Get to know Dr. Blair Wiygul, PGY-2 categorical internal medicine resident, extrovert, and dog lover. Here, Dr. Wiygul shares about her decision to stay at UMMC for residency, some of what she’s learned thus far, and a bit about what makes her tick.
Category: Residency
Congratulations to all the residents, fellows, and faculty who received awards this year!
Fellow Focus: Dr. Anna Gladfelter
Meet Dr. Anna Gladfelter, Arkansas native, first-year Pulmonary and Critical Care fellow, and Halloween enthusiast. Here, she shares a bit about herself, her path to medicine (via an art degree) and why she loves pulmonary/critical care and UMMC.
Introducing the 2023-2024 Chief Medical Residents
Welcome to the new chief residents for the 2023-2024 academic year: Drs. Mari Young, Preston Bell, Raina Muthukumaru, and Steven Billingsley.
Congratulations to the many incoming categorical internal medicine and medicine-pediatrics interns who were honored at the sixty-second annual School of Medicine Honors Day this past month.
Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Awards
Congratulations to Dr. Graham Hodge and M4 Melanie Baker who were honored at the Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Awards banquet on May 18th.
Resident Spotlight: Dr. Brian Monk
Get to know Texas native Dr. Brian Monk, internal medicine PGY-2 resident, coffee devotee, and plant parent.
Dr. Brett Jeter, Associate Professor in the Division of Hospital Medicine, was inducted into the prestigious Nelson Order last month, a top honor of student education on campus.
Intern Spotlight: Dr. Shenae Cummings
Dr. Shenae Cummings, internal medicine intern and fitness fanatic, shares her path to UMMC and what she’s learned during intern year.
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!
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