Progress Notes

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.

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.

5 Mar 2021 ummcmedicine

Dr. Licy Yanes Cardozo has been named Director of Resident Research for the Internal Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Yanes Cardozo is an Associate Professor in both the Departments of Medicine and Molecular and Cell Biology. Dr. Yanes Cardozo has been awarded numerous accolades on campus, including the Department of Medicine Research Fellow Award, multiple Excellence in Research Awards, and the Stanley Chapman Young Investigator Award.

Resident Spotlight: Dr. Amor Royer

4 Mar 2021 ummcmedicine

Dr. Amor Royer, PGY-3 in internal medicine, shares memories from training and his love for UMMC. A native of the US Virgin Islands, Dr. Royer shares about his interests and why he chose UMMC for training. Dr. Royer matched into Gastroenterology and Hepatology fellowship at the University of Louisville and will start July 2021.

4 Mar 2021 ummcmedicine

Dr. Jessica (Jessie) Lavender has been named Director of the Primary Care Track for the internal medicine residency program. Dr. Lavender is an Assistant Professor in General Internal Medicine and Hypertension. She completed medical school, internal medicine residency, and chief residency at UMMC. As a resident, she was chosen as “Resident of the Year” by the Evers medical student society.

Fellow focus: Dr. Murphy Hinson

4 Mar 2021 ummcmedicine

Get to know Dr. Murphy Hinson, PGY-5 cardiology fellow. Dr. Hinson completed internal medicine residency at UMMC and was a chief resident before entering cardiology fellowship. Here, he shares about his path to cardiology, his memorable month as a visiting student at UMMC, and his love of Mississippi.

UMMC Cardiologists went big for go red month

4 Mar 2021 ummcmedicine

In addition to Black History Month, February was also Go Red for Women month. This campaign serves to increase awareness that 1 in 3 women die of cardiovascular disease. Throughout February, UMMC cardiologists, UMMC Women’s Heart Clinic and University Heart Valve Clinic were busy informing the public of the importance of cardiovascular disease, especially in women.

3 Mar 2021 ummcmedicine

Dr. Frederick H. Asher has been named Division Director for the Division of Hospital Medicine in the Department of Medicine. He completed medical school at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine in 2002 and internal medicine residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2005.

3 Mar 2021 ummcmedicine

Get to know Dr. Morgan McLeod, Assistant Professor in the Departments of Medicine and Pediatrics. Dr. McLeod practices inpatient and outpatient adult and pediatric medicine and hosts the “Kids and Teens” radio show every Thursday on Mississippi Public Broadcasting.

research Corner: Dr. Kevin Sullivan

3 Mar 2021 ummcmedicine

Dr. Kevin Sullivan, PhD, is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Geriatrics and the MIND center. Here, he shares about his background, research interests, and recent work related to Alzheimer’s Disease and cognitive impairment.

2 Feb 2021 ummcmedicine

Happy Valentine’s Day from some of the many married couples in the Department of Medicine!

1 Feb 2021 ummcmedicine

Congratulations to many members of the Department who were recognized with nominations for Pillars Awards this year. The Pillars Recognition of Service and Inclusive Excellence Awards acknowledge the work of faculty and trainees who work to further diversity and a “climate of inclusion” at UMMC and within the surrounding community.

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Dr. Andy Wilhelm has been named Associate Division Director of the Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine Division. Dr. Wilhelm completed his medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency and chief residency at UMMC in internal medicine. He completed Pulmonary and Critical Care fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

28 Jan 2021 ummcmedicine

Dr. Michelle Horn has been named Division Director of General Internal Medicine and Hypertension. Dr. Horn obtained her BS in Chemistry from Millsaps College and then completed medical school, Internal Medicine-Pediatrics residency, and a Pediatrics Chief Resident year here at UMMC.

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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

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Dwight McComb, Primary care physician and author

Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Stephen LeBlanc

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

Research Spotlight: Dr. Maria Gonzalez Suarez

Resident Spotlight: Dr. Amor Royer

Fellow focus: Dr. Murphy Hinson

UMMC Cardiologists went big for go red month

research Corner: Dr. Kevin Sullivan