Progress Notes

Leaving a Legacy: Dr. Sharon Douglas retires

Sharon Douglas, MD, Professor of Medicine and Associate Dean for Education at the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center, is retiring this month after 35 years of service to UMMC and the VA. Here, she reflects on her career and what’s in store for her after retirement.

Resident Spotlight: Dr. Rochelle Thompson Kolawole

Dr. Rochelle Thompson Kolawole, PGY-3 categorical resident in internal medicine, was born in Liberia but grew up in six different countries around Africa. She is a mom to a little boy and wife to Dr. John (Olu) Kolawole, a second-year cardiology fellow at UMMC. After graduation, Dr. Thompson Kolawole will begin a combined fellowship in Infectious Diseases/Critical Care. Here, she shares about her love of her family, all things travel, and UMMC.

Fellow Spotlight: Dr. Kristin Hom, PGY-V

Dr. Kristin Hom is a PGY-V in Pulmonary and Critical Care and serves as a front-line COVID worker in the medical ICU at UMMC. Here, she shares about why she came to UMMC, how life has changed with COVID, and about her love for ballet and all things Disney World.

Recognizing medical student research mentors – Dr. Pegah Hosseini-Carroll and Dr. Michael McMullan

April 6, 2022 ummcmedicine

Drs. Pegah Hosseini-Carroll and Michael McMullan are both serving as Medical Student Research Program mentors. They both began as summer research mentors to rising M2 medical students, but have each taken on the responsibility of mentoring an M2 student on a biomedical research project through the remainder of their medical school career.

March 2, 2022 ummcmedicine

Dr. Andrew Brown has authored a timely article in the American College of Cardiology magazine discussing burnout, wellness, and the COVID-19 pandemic. The article, entitled “Wellness For Cardiovascular Trainees in the Era of COVID-19” discusses Mississippi’s experience with the pandemic as well as national cardiology fellows-in-training (FITS) wellness data and potential actions, both systemic and individual to combat burnout.

Resident Spotlight: Dr. Meagan Robbins

March 2, 2022 ummcmedicine

Dr. Meagan Robbins is a PGY-IV resident in internal medicine and pediatrics and will serve as a Pediatrics Chief Resident this coming year. Here, Dr. Robbins shares about her love for all things Disney, Ted Lasso, and UMMC.

Dr. Calvin Thigpen honored at JFC 20th Anniversary Gala

March 2, 2022 ummcmedicine

Dr. Calvin Thigpen was honored at the Jackson Free Clinic 20th Anniversary Gala at the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum on February 18, 2022. Congratulations Dr. Thigpen!

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Sarah Gaugler

March 2, 2022 ummcmedicine

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.

March 2, 2022 ummcmedicine

The Trailblazer Teaching Award recognizes educators who have demonstrated a record of innovating, engaging, and inspiring others through their service to students in the School of Medicine. Ten faculty were awarded this year from the Department of Medicine.

Fellow Focus: Dr. Johnny Schaub, PGY-VI

March 2, 2022 ummcmedicine

Dr. Johnny Schaub, a third year fellow in hematology and oncology, shares his path to Mississippi, medicine, and UMMC.

March 2, 2022 ummcmedicine

Congratulations to the many trainees and faculty who presented or presided at the Southern Regional Meeting and Southern Society of General Internal Medicine meetings last month in New Orleans, Louisiana.

February 7, 2022 ummcmedicine

This month, we celebrate Black History Month by recognizing the first black male and female physician in the United States. Both of these historic physicians challenged prejudices present in the United States to become physicians and care for the underserved.

February 7, 2022 ummcmedicine

Dr. Meredith Sloan, PGY-4 in Pulmonary and Critical Care, has been selected to the ACP Council for Resident and Fellow Members. Seven trainees were chosen nationally to serve on the council for a 2-year term beginning in April 2022.

February 7, 2022 ummcmedicine

Dr. Yoshitsugu Obi has been awarded as a Clinical and Translational Research Scholar by the Mississippi Center for Clinical and Translational Research (MCCTR).

Fellow Focus: Dr. Abdallah “Abe” Abdallah

February 7, 2022 ummcmedicine

Dr. Abdallah “Abe” Abdallah, PGY-4 fellow in Digestive Diseases, shares his path to medicine and about his love of hiking, Latin dancing, and UMMC.

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Leaving a Legacy: Dr. Sharon Douglas retires

Another successful Match Day

Dr. Demondes Haynes gives keynote address at CHEST Annual Meeting

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Denise McDuffey

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Justin M. Turner

Resident Spotlight: Dr. Rochelle Thompson Kolawole

alumni spotlight: Dr. Josh Blair

alumni Spotlight: Dr. cameron huxford

Resident Spotlight: Dr. Joie Young

Fellow Spotlight: Dr. Kristin Hom, PGY-V

Recognizing medical student research mentors – Dr. Pegah Hosseini-Carroll and Dr. Michael McMullan

Resident Spotlight: Dr. Meagan Robbins

Dr. Calvin Thigpen honored at JFC 20th Anniversary Gala

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Sarah Gaugler

Fellow Focus: Dr. Johnny Schaub, PGY-VI

Fellow Focus: Dr. Abdallah “Abe” Abdallah