Progress Notes

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.

The Department takes on a major role in COVID-19 Clinical Trials

18 Apr 2020 ummcmedicine

UMMC is starting eight clinical trials in the next days and weeks related to COVID-19. Drs. Gailen Marshall and Jason Parham both are serving as principal investigators in several trials with many other faculty members also involved as co-investigators. Read more to learn about the trials that are underway and set to start soon.

18 Apr 2020 ummcmedicine

Congratulations to the Department of Medicine for being awarded both M3 and M4 Department of the Year by the Carl G. Evers Society. The Department of Medicine has won these awards for over 10 years in a row! This is a true testament to the department’s commitment to education and a direct result of the efforts of our faculty, staff, and trainees. Many thanks to those faculty members who are directly involved in medical student education, specifically Dr. Michelle Horn, who serves as Director of Student Education and Clerkships for the Department and Jennifer Chappell, Program Administrator.

Dr. Gabriel Hernandez authors paper in the Journal of Cardiac Surgery on heart transplantation in congenital heart disease patients

17 Apr 2020 ummcmedicine

Gabriel Hernandez, MD FACC recently published the article “Heart transplantation and in‐hospital outcomes in adult congenital heart disease patients with Fontan: A decade nationwide analysis from 2004 to 2014” in the Journal of Cardiac Surgery. Dr. Hernandez tells us about the paper, its findings and potential impact on adult congenital heart disease patients.

17 Apr 2020 ummcmedicine

Learn more about Dr. Michelle Horn, faculty member in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics and Director of Student Education and Clerkships for the Department of Medicine. Dr. Horn shares about her love of Mississippi, all things UMMC, sports, and what it’s like to balance a career and family.

17 Apr 2020 ummcmedicine

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.

17 Apr 2020 ummcmedicine

Dr. Catherine Lowe, PGY-5 in Cardiology, was selected for the “Emerging Star” Award by UMMC’s Group on Women in Medicine and Science (GWIMS).

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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. Gailen Marshall delivers keynote address at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Annual Meeting

Recap: ACP Abstract Day

An Interview with “Dr. Rick”

The Department takes on a major role in COVID-19 Clinical Trials

Dr. Gabriel Hernandez authors paper in the Journal of Cardiac Surgery on heart transplantation in congenital heart disease patients