Dr. Sarah Gaugler completed internal medicine residency and was a chief resident at UMMC. Here, she shares some of her favorite memories from training and what she’s up to now.
Category: Residency
Resident Spotlight. Dr. Rachel Mullins
Get to know Dr. Rachel Mullins, native Virginian, PGY-2 in internal medicine, and bread baker extraordinaire.
Announcing the Department of Medicine Impact Report
Announcing the Department of Medicine Impact Report, a comprehensive view of the department over the past few years. Inside, you’ll find examples of some of the wonderful work being done by our outstanding faculty and trainees, innovations in each realm of our tripartite mission, and metrics of growth in our clinical and research activities.
Dr. Javed Butler, Chair of Medicine, would like to announce a new fund to be used solely to support research expenses for trainees in the Department. Please consider making a year-end gift to the University of Mississippi Department of Medicine to our unrestricted fund.
Resident Spotlight: Dr. Sydney West
Dr. Sydney West, Mississippi native and PGY-2 internal medicine resident, shares with us why she chose UMMC for residency, why she’d do it again, and some of her favorite memories thus far in training.
Recap: ACP Abstract Day
UMMC Department of Medicine and American College of Physicians (ACP) hosted the 2021 ACP Abstract Day on October 28th. Ninety posters and six oral presentations were delivered by students, residents, and fellows from UMMC and statewide.
Intern Spotlight: Dr. Blake LeBlanc
Get to know Louisiana native Dr. Blake LeBlanc, categorical medicine intern and cajun cooking connoisseur.
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Denise McDuffey
Dr. Denise McDuffy, medical school and residency alumnus, shares memories of her time at UMMC and what she’s up to now.
Resident Spotlight: Dr. Hilary Elom
Get to know Dr. Hilary Elom, PGY-II internal medicine resident, public health graduate, and Captain in the US Army National Guard.
Intern Spotlight: Dr. Ben Billingsley
Get to know Dr. Ben Billingsley, categorical intern for the internal medicine residency program. A native Mississippian, Ben shares about his background, path to medicine, and why he chose to train at UMMC.
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Justin M. Turner
Dr. Justin M. Turner, alumnus of the internal medicine residency program, talks about what drew him back to his home state for residency training, why he remains here today, and what he loves about UMMC.
The start of a new academic year welcomes 40 new interns and 31 new fellows!
We welcomed 40 interns and 31 fellows to the Department of Medicine this month. This includes 26 categorical, 5 medicine-pediatrics, 4 preliminary, 2 preventive medicine, and 3 dermatology interns. In addition, 58 interns will spend anywhere from 6-12 months on rotations with the Department.
Progress Notes 