Progress Notes

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Stephen LeBlanc

Dr. Stephen LeBlanc is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Allergy and Immunology and serves as the Associate Division Director for Clinical Affairs and the Assistant Fellowship Director. Here, Dr. LeBlanc shares about his work and some of the reasons why he calls himself a “career UMMCer.”

The Clay that Broke the Mold: A Tribute to Suzanne Clay

Suzanne Clay served the Department of Medicine for over 50 years in various administrative capacities and is regarded by most to be one of its most influential leaders. She is beloved and admired by many, including four former Chairs, whose tributes are shown here. But first, she shares some memories of her time at UMMC.

Research Spotlight: Dr. Maria Gonzalez Suarez

Dr. Maria Gonzalez Suarez, Assistant Professor in Nephrology, discusses her recent article in the American Journal of Kidney Diseases, her newly-awarded grant by the Mississippi Center for Clinical and Translational Research, and her take on balancing a career and family.

Dr. Vishnu Garla named Associate Medicine Director for the UMMC Clinical Research and Trials Unit

18 Aug 2020 ummcmedicine

Dr. Vishnu Garla has been named Associate Medicine Director for the UMMC Clinical Research and Trials Unit. Dr. Garla is an Assistant Professor in the

18 Aug 2020 ummcmedicine

Candice Adams has been appointed the Director of Ambulatory Services for the Department of Medicine. In this role, she will be responsible for helping develop goals and strategies, implement process interventions, and manage trends for the DOM ambulatory practices for all divisions.

research corner: Dr. Deborah konkle-parker

17 Aug 2020 ummcmedicine

Dr. Deborah Konkle-Parker is a Professor in the Department of Medicine’s Division of Infectious Diseases, School of Nursing, and School of Population Health. She has worked at UMMC since 1996. Here, she tells us about her research and her passion for health disparity research.

16 Aug 2020 ummcmedicine

This month’s Faculty Spotlight features Dr. Vincent (Vince) Herrin, Professor in the Division of Hematology and Oncology. Here, Dr. Herrin shares his path to UMMC and what has kept him here for over two decades.

Welcome new interns and fellows

16 Jul 2020 ummcmedicine

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!

14 Jul 2020 ummcmedicine

Welcome to the Department of Medicine!

Cathy LeeChing, MD
Elizabeth Fryoux, MD
Yang Guo, MD
Shahzeb Khan, MD
Zack Knott, MD
Brandon Lennep, MD
Jarrett Morgan, MD

13 Jul 2020 ummcmedicine

Congratulations to all those who received promotion or tenure for the 2020-2021 academic year. These achievements reflect continued excellence and professional competence. This exciting milestone

13 Jul 2020 ummcmedicine

Dr. Schaefer joined UMMC in early 2020. He completed his internal medicine training at York Hospital in York, PA, and his gastroenterology training at Johns Hopkins (Baltimore, MD). Since completing his gastroenterology training, he has served in leadership positions in a variety of private and academic gastroenterology practices.

9 Jul 2020 ummcmedicine

The Department of Medicine’s Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine, has formed a Section of Interventional Pulmonology (IP). Dr. Michal Senitko, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Surgery will serve as the inaugural section chief. The Interventional Pulmonology service at UMMC was created over 3 years ago by Dr. Senitko and Dr. George E. “Trey” Abraham III.

Fellow Spotlight: Dr. Hassan Cheema

7 Jul 2020 ummcmedicine

Dr. Hassan Cheema, PGY-VI fellow in Pulmonary and Critical Care, shares about himself and his time at UMMC.

6 Jul 2020 ummcmedicine

Dr. Pradeep Bathina is a faculty member in the Hospital Medicine division and is currently serving on the front lines caring for COVID patients. Here, Dr. Bathina shares about his background, his love of UMMC, and a memorable hobby.

6 Jul 2020 ummcmedicine

This July, the interns and new fellows in the field of medicine begin an extraordinary journey, one where they will need to adjust to their roles as primary care providers in a very uncertain environment. As the house staff class of 2020-21, they may have anxiety about caring for patients diagnosed with Covid-19, understanding that there is not yet a cure for this highly infectious virus.

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Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Stephen LeBlanc

The Clay that Broke the Mold: A Tribute to Suzanne Clay

Research Spotlight: Dr. Maria Gonzalez Suarez

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Paul Pierce

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Ashley Sumrall

Inaugural Alumni Reunion a Success

Alumni Spotlight: Tate Thigpen, MD

Recap: Research Day 2019

2019 Griffith-Pinkston Memorial Golf Tournament Highlights

Dr. Vishnu Garla named Associate Medicine Director for the UMMC Clinical Research and Trials Unit

research corner: Dr. Deborah konkle-parker

Welcome new interns and fellows

Fellow Spotlight: Dr. Hassan Cheema