Dr. Martha Magnuson is a PGY-3 resident in internal medicine and applying to rheumatology for fellowship. Here, she shares with us her path to medicine,
Category: Residency
Purple Hair: A relevant and insightful story about bias by Dr. Myrna Alexander Nickens, Vice Chair of Diversity and Inclusion in the Department of Medicine
Alumni Spotlight: dr. nettie davidson
Alumni Dr. Nettie Davidson shares about her time at UMMC, starting with her path to residency, devastating loss along the way, and where she is today.
Resident Spotlight: Dr. Valencia Oglesby
Why did you choose UMMC for residency? Not to sound cliché , but I chose UMMC for residency because of the people. Residency is challenging
Welcome new interns and fellows
We welcomed 56 interns and 26 fellows to the Department of Medicine this month. This includes 25 categorical, 2 primary care, 5 medicine-pediatrics, and 24 additional preliminary or rotating interns who will spend anywhere from 6-12 months in the Department.
Welcome all to the Department of Medicine!
Congratulations to all the residents and fellows who received awards this year and best of luck to all graduating and moving on either in their training or into practice!
Message from the Outgoing Chief Residents
Over the past couple of months, we have been asked, “Are you ready to be finished?” That is a difficult question. Are we ready to
We are proud to present MORE education awards received by members of the Department of the Medicine, including Pre-Clinical and Clinical Professors of the Year and the annual Carl Evers Awards.
Resident Spotlight: Dr. Jade Anyumba-Mitema
Learn more about PGY-3 Dr. Jadeline Anyumba-Mitema. She was born and raised in Mombasa, Kenya and is set to graduate from Internal Medicine residency in
The internal medicine and medicine-pediatrics programs had another successful year in the Match! The Department of Medicine is proud to welcome 37 new residents for the 2020-2021 academic year. The incoming intern class represents 16 medical schools spanning across the globe. Read more for a complete listing.
The Department of Medicine considers teaching excellence an important mission. Congratulations to our many faculty and residents who have recently been selected for various teaching awards throughout the campus. Read more for full listing, including Trailblazer Awards, Nelson C. Order of Teaching Excellence, AOA awards, and Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Awards.
Dr. Myrna Alexander Nickens, Vice Chair of Diversity and Inclusion for the Department of Medicine, writes about being intentional in our efforts towards both diversity and inclusion in the department.
Progress Notes 