The Department of Medicine earned top honors at the 2026 Carl G. Evers Awards! In addition to taking home the two top honors, eight additional faculty, staff, and trainees received awards. Congratulations!
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Congratulations to Dr. Kollin Kahler and Dr. Jarrett Morgan for receiving Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Awards!
UMMC and Department of Medicine Alumna Dr. Christina Wallace makes history as first Choctaw Chief Medical Officer
The Alpha Mississippi Chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha (AΩA) Honor Society inducted their 2026 initiates on March 3rd. Congrats to all!
Another Successful Match Day
The internal medicine and medicine-pediatrics programs had another successful year in the Match! The Department of Medicine is proud to welcome 45 new interns starting in July.
The Southern Regional Meeting (SRM) took place in New Orleans, Louisiana last month. Congratulations to all faculty and trainees on their achievements!
Resident Spotlight: Dr. Grant Wichman
Meet Dr. Wichman – Hattiesburg native, internal medicine resident, and lifelong car enthusiast. Here, Dr. Wichman shares about his path to medicine and UMMC, and the moments that have shaped his training along the way.
Intern Spotlight: Dr. Mary Ranie McDonald
Meet Dr. Mary Ranie McDonald – Mississippi native and UMMC medicine/pediatrics intern whose path in medicine is rooted in mentorship, service, and a love for life beyond the hospital.
Resident Spotlight: Dr. Charles DeWare
Meet Dr. Charles DeWare: Texan by birth, internal medicine resident by profession, and frog-grabbing enthusiast by reputation, now making his mark at UMMC.
Recap: 2025 ACP Abstract Day
The Department of Medicine and American College of Physicians hosted the 2025 ACP Abstract Day on October 30th in the Student Union.
Internal Medicine Residency Class of 2025 Achieves 100% ABIM Board Pass Rate
The Internal Medicine Residency Class of 2025 has achieved a 100% pass rate on the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) certification exam.
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