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.

January 23, 2023 ummcmedicine

Dr. Barbara Craft was recently recognized as an American Cancer Society Breast Cancer Champion. The American Cancer Society honored four University of Mississippi Medical Center faculty at its annual awards luncheon, which celebrates the year’s mission, advocacy and fundraising successes.

Alumni Spotlight: Drs. Kimberly and John Bridges

January 23, 2023 ummcmedicine

Drs. Kimberly and John Bridges, both alumni of UMMC School of Medicine and the Department of Medicine, share their favorite memories of training and what they are up to now.

Dr. Gailen Marshall receives Richard L. Summers Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Research Award

January 23, 2023 ummcmedicine

Dr. Gailen Marshall, Faser Triplett Sr. MD Chair in Allergy and Immunology and Interim Division Director or Rheumatology, recently was a recipient of the Richard L. Summers Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Research Award.

December 12, 2022 ummcmedicine

Congratulations to all who matched into the department’s fellowship programs last month! New fellows will begin in July 2023.

December 12, 2022 ummcmedicine

Russell Boles, Vice Chair of Finance and Administration for the Department of Medicine, has earned the prestigious Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE) distinction.

Resident Spotlight: Dr. Elizabeth Picciola

December 12, 2022 ummcmedicine

Meet Elizabeth “Liz” Picciola, Louisiana native, PGY-2 internal medicine resident, twin, and reality TV devotee.

Behind the Scenes: Ellie Hales

December 12, 2022 ummcmedicine

Let’s go behind the scenes with one of the many who work to make it all happen – Ellie Hales. Ellie shares about her role at UMMC with two divisions and a fellowship. Thank you Ellie for all you do!

Fellow Focus: Dr. Suhaib Al-Sawajneh

December 12, 2022 ummcmedicine

Meet Dr. Suhaib Al-Sawajneh, native of Jordan and current UMMC nephrology fellow. Here, Dr. Al-Sawajneh shares about his path to nephrology, UMMC, and his love of music.

December 12, 2022 ummcmedicine

Michael Watson, an employee in the Division of General Medicine, celebrates 25 years of service to UMMC! Watson, a die-hard 49ers fan and father of five, first came to work at UMMC in 1997.

2022 Griffith-Pinkston Memorial Golf Tournament

November 18, 2022 ummcmedicine

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.

November 17, 2022 ummcmedicine

Dr. Ricardo Trigueros has joined the Department this month in the Division of Infectious Diseases.

Fellow Focus: Dr. Ashley Willis

November 17, 2022 ummcmedicine

Get to know Dr. Ashley Willis, Louisiana native, PGY-4 fellow in Allergy and Immunology, and lover of antiquing and embroidery. Here, Dr. Willis shares about her path to Mississippi, love of chocolate, and small things that brighten her day.

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Another Successful Match Day

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

Alumni Spotlight: Drs. Kimberly and John Bridges

Dr. Gailen Marshall receives Richard L. Summers Outstanding Achievement in Clinical Research Award

Resident Spotlight: Dr. Elizabeth Picciola

Behind the Scenes: Ellie Hales

Fellow Focus: Dr. Suhaib Al-Sawajneh

2022 Griffith-Pinkston Memorial Golf Tournament

Fellow Focus: Dr. Ashley Willis