The research mission in the Department of Medicine has several goals, the most fundamental of which is to gain new knowledge through discovery and work
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Dr. Jason Parham has been named the Department of Medicine’s new Executive Vice Chair. Dr. Parham, a Mississippi native, attended medical school, residency and infectious diseases
Dr. Joseph Maher to serve as Director of new Medical Genetics and Precision Medicine Division
The Department of Medicine has instituted a new division, the Division of Medical Genetics and Precision Medicine for which Dr. Joseph Maher will serve as the
Dr. Raman Palabindala was awarded the Faculty Education Award by the Associated Student Body. This award recognizes those UMMC faculty members who demonstrate a talent
Congratulations to all those who received promotion or tenure for the 2019-2020 academic year. These achievements reflect continued excellence and professional competence. This exciting milestone
Dr. Shirley Schlessinger: a dynamic leader retires
Dr. Shirley Schlessinger retired after 34 years of service to UMMC in June 2019. Dr. Schlessinger held many key leadership roles within the university, including
Dr. Tanya Robinson has joined the Department of Medicine as an Assistant Professor of medicine in the Division of Digestive Diseases. A native of Jackson,
Congratulations to all the residents and fellows who received awards at their respective graduations! Best of luck to all graduating and moving on either in
I am pleased to be able to begin a regular newsletter feature that will highlight activities, opportunities and challenges for the research mission of the Department
Congratulations to the Department of Medicine award winners for the 2018-2019 academic year! Mentoring Award – Dr. Wisit Cheungpasitporn (Nephrology) This award is for
Dr. Bhagyashri Navalkele wins “Best Abstract” for her multidisciplinary work for C.diff prevention
Dr. Bhagyashri “Bhagy” Navalkele, Assistant Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, recently presented “Impact of a Multidisciplinary Team on Reducing Hospital-acquired Clostridiodes difficile Infections (CDI) at
Tell us about your professional background and what you do at UMMC. I am originally from the Dominican Republic and went to medical school at
