Progress Notes

Fellowship Match

December 16, 2025 ummcmedicine

This year, the Department celebrated an overall fantastic fellowship match. Congratulations to all!

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July 21, 2025 ummcmedicine

Seventeen members of the Department began the academic year with a promotion in rank. Congratulations to all!

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Another Successful Match Day

April 2, 2025 ummcmedicine

The internal medicine and medicine-pediatrics programs had another successful year in the Match! The Department of Medicine is proud to welcome 43 new interns starting in July.

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July 22, 2024 ummcmedicine

Nine members of the Department began the academic year with a promotion in rank. Congratulations to all!

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Another Successful Match Day

April 8, 2024 ummcmedicine

The internal medicine and medicine-pediatrics programs had another successful year in the Match! The Department of Medicine is proud to welcome 39 new interns for the 2024-2025 academic year starting in July.

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Dr. Calvin Thigpen awarded Mastership in the American College of Physicians

November 19, 2023 ummcmedicine

Dr. Samuel “Calvin” Thigpen was awarded Mastership in the American College of Physicians (ACP). Dr. Thigpen is the 11th Mississippian to gain this honor.

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Another Successful Match Day

March 21, 2023 ummcmedicine

The internal medicine and medicine-pediatrics programs had another successful year in the Match! The Department of Medicine is proud to welcome 38 new interns for the 2023-2024 academic year starting in July. Congratulations!

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Leaving a Legacy: Dr. Sharon Douglas retires

May 12, 2022 ummcmedicine

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.

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Another successful Match Day

April 5, 2022 ummcmedicine

The Department of Medicine is proud to welcome 40 new interns for the 2022-2023 academic year starting in July. Read more for the full listing.

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February 7, 2022 ummcmedicine

Dr. Michael Hall, Associate Professor of Medicine and Associate Division Director of Cardiovascular Diseases, has been appointed Interim Chair of Medicine effective March 1, 2022.

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Dr. Demondes Haynes gives keynote address at CHEST Annual Meeting

November 1, 2021 ummcmedicine

Demondes Haynes, MD, FCCP, Professor in the Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care and Associate Dean for Medical School Admissions at UMMC, delivered the keynote address at the American College of CHEST Physicians annual meeting in October.

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Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Denise McDuffey

October 8, 2021 ummcmedicine

Dr. Denise McDuffy, medical school and residency alumnus, shares memories of her time at UMMC and what she’s up to now.

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An Interview with “Dr. Rick”

August 17, 2018 ummcmedicine

Dr. Richard D. deShazo, known by everyone as “Dr. Rick,” retired after 20 years of service to UMMC on June 8, 2018. Dr. Rick came

Welcome to Progress Notes

August 14, 2018 ummcmedicine

Dear all, Welcome to Progress Notes, the University of Mississippi Medical Center Department of Medicine’s newsletter. Our aim is to keep you updated with news and

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