Dr. Patrick Sanchez completed medical school, residency, and fellowship at UMMC. Here, Dr. Sanchez shares about his time at UMMC and what he’s up to now.
Congratulations to the thirteen Department of Medicine faculty that were inducted into UMMC’s Academy for Excellence in Education this month.
Congratulations to the six Department of Medicine faculty who received 2023 UMMC Excellence in Research Awards!
Welcome new faculty to the Department of Medicine this month –
Christina Ezemenaka, DrPH, MS
Malik Zeshan, MD
Reaching the goal of becoming a medical professional entails a multitude of transitions. It’s a process. In my case, the first two decades were filled with uncertainty about the viability of becoming a physician.
Dr. Prakhar Vijayvargiya is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Infectious Diseases, Co-Director of the Transplant ID Program, and Program Director for the Infectious Diseases Fellowship. Here, he shares a bit about his background, what brought him to UMMC, and what has kept him here.
This year, the Department celebrated an overall fantastic fellowship match. Thirteen of our residents matched into UMMC fellowships and nine of our residents matched elsewhere for fellowship.
Get to know Dr. Maneesh Mannem, PGY-4 fellow in Rheumatology. A native of India, Dr. Mannem shares his love of cricket, rheumatology, and UMMC.
Drs. Zach and Kelly Pippin, 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.
Jennifer Chappell was awarded the Program Administrator Service Award by the national Med-Peds Program Directors Association. Congratulations Jennifer!
Meet Dr. Namrata Paladugu, South Carolina native and internal medicine intern. Here, Dr. Paladugu shares what brought her to Mississippi, small things that make her day better, and a bit about what makes her tick.
The Department of Medicine and American College of Physicians hosted the 2023 ACP Abstract Day on October 26th.
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