Meet Elizabeth “Liz” Picciola, Louisiana native, PGY-2 internal medicine resident, twin, and reality TV devotee.
Category: Residency
2022 Griffith-Pinkston Memorial Golf Tournament
The annual Griffith-Pinkston Memorial Golf Tournament, honoring two of our late outstanding pulmonologists, James Griffith (“Grif”) and William “Chappie” Pinkston, took place on Friday, November 11th at Lake Caroline Golf Course.
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Russell Reed
Dr. Russell Reed, a native Mississippian, shares about his time at UMMC, memorable moments from training that include glamour shots and cats, and what he’s up to now.
Recap: ACP Abstract Day
The Department of Medicine and American College of Physicians hosted 2022 ACP Abstract Day on October 27th. The day included 111 posters and 6 oral presentations delivered by students, residents, and fellows from UMMC and statewide.
Resident Spotlight: Dr. Ritesh Patel
Get to know Dr. Ritesh Patel, PGY-3 in internal medicine, Michigan football fan, and travel aficionado.
Each year students graduating from allopathic medical schools in the United States are asked to complete a Graduation Questionnaire by the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC). The results include a rating by each student of the quality of the educational experience in each clinical clerkship…
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Bryan Batson
Dr. Bryan Batson shares about his time at UMMC, memorable moments from training, and what he’s up to now.
Resident Spotlight: Dr. Sam Thomas
Get to know Dr. Sam Thomas, categorical PGY-2 resident, husband, hunter, and dog lover.
Resident Spotlight: Dr. Nathan Usry
Get to know Dr. Nathan Usry, second year internal medicine resident, soon-to-be new dad, and avid fantasy football fan.
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Kellen Jex
Dr. Kellen Jex, a native Mississippian, shares about his time at UMMC, memorable moments from training, and what he’s up to now.
Resident Spotlight: Dr. Brianna Arrington
Meet Dr. Brianna Arrington, Meharry graduate and current PGY-3 in medicine-pediatrics. Here, Dr. Arrington shares about her path to UMMC, her love of TV shows, and some advice for the new interns.
Welcome New Interns and Fellows!
We welcomed 57 interns and 26 fellows to the Department of Medicine this month! This includes 25 categorical, 1 primary care, 5 medicine-pediatrics, and 26 additional preliminary or rotating interns who will spend anywhere from 6-12 months in the Department.
Progress Notes 