Dr. Shenae Cummings, internal medicine intern and fitness fanatic, shares her path to UMMC and what she’s learned during intern year.
Category: Residency
2023 Department of Medicine Scholarship Day was held on April 18th in the Student Union. The day began with a poster session featuring clinical vignettes, clinical research, and basic science research authored by both trainees and faculty.
The Alpha Mississippi Chapter of Alpha Omega Alpha (AΩA) Honor Society inducted their 2023 initiates on April 11th. Students and residents are chosen based on their academic and professional achievement, leadership, service to others, and a commitment to scholarly and personal excellence. Congratulations to all who were inducted!
Congratulations to the Department of Medicine for being awarded both M3 and M4 Department of the Year by the Carl G. Evers Society!
The Carl G. Evers Awards are voted on by the medical school classes and are awarded annually. Congratulations to all who were awarded this year!
Intern Spotlight: Dr. Monica Kala
Meet Dr. Monica Kala, internal medicine/pediatrics intern, Mississippi native, and brunch specialist.
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 38 new interns for the 2023-2024 academic year starting in July. Congratulations!
Alumni Spotlight: Drs. Madison and Ryan Williams
Native Texans Drs. Madison and Ryan Williams completed internal medicine residency at UMMC. Here, they share about their time at UMMC and what they’ve been up to since residency training.
Intern Spotlight: Dr. Meredith Cobb
Meet Dr. Meredith Cobb, MD, PhD, mother of 2, and categorical medicine intern. Here, Meredith shares about her path to UMMC for training, memorable moments thus far, and some advice to future interns.
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Summer Allen
Dr. Summer Allen completed medical school, residency, and fellowship at UMMC. Here, she shares about her time at UMMC, her two beautiful daughters, and her current practice in pulmonology and critical care.
The Southern Regional Meeting (SRM) took place in New Orleans, Louisiana earlier this month. Congratulations to all faculty and trainees for their achievements!
Resident Spotlight: Dr. Wilson Helmhout
Meet Dr. Wilson Helmhout, internal medicine PGY-2 resident, foodie, and cat lover. Here, Dr. Helmhout shares why she chose to continue medical training at UMMC, her favorite restaurants in town, and a little bit about her life outside of the hospital.
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