This year, the Department celebrated an overall fantastic fellowship match. Congratulations to all!
Fellow Focus: Dr. Trest Underwood
Meet Dr. Trest Underwood, Mississippi native, pulmonary/critical care PGY-IV fellow, and football fan.
Let’s go behind the scenes with one of the many who work to make it all happen – Jasmine Magee. Jasmine shares about her role at UMMC. Thank you Jasmine for all you do!
MSMA Women in Medicine Awards
The Mississippi State Medical Association held its Women in Medicine Awards on August 8, 2024. Congratulations to Dr. Helen Turner and Dr. Melanie Baker on their awards!
Dr. Risa Webb celebrates 20 years of service at UMMC this month!
Dr. Hall presented the 2024 Department Awards at the annual State of the Department Grand Rounds. Congratulations to all the winners!
Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Andy Brown
Hear from Dr. Andy Brown, former UMMC medical student, resident, chief resident (x2!) and faculty member. Here, Dr. Brown shares about his time at UMMC, which included 19 years on faculty, and what he’s up to now.
Happy work anniversary to Drs. Deborah Minor, Bobby Owens, and Kim Tarver!
Fellow Focus: Dr. Joshua Walls
Get to know Dr. Joshua Walls, Arkansas native and current PGY-IV Allergy/Immunology fellow.
INTRODUCING THE 2024-2025 CHIEF MEDICAL RESIDENTS
Welcome to our new chief medical residents!
Blake LeBlanc, MD
Jaslyn Paschal, MD
Kelly Dale, MD
Chad Hierlmeier, MD
Welcome 7 new faculty this month to UMMC!
Margaret Cosnahan, MD
Wilson Helmhout, MD
W. Fowler Joiner, Jr, MD
Rachana Marathi, MD
Elizabeth Picciola, MD
Meredith Sloan, MD
Raj Tumma, MD
Scholarship Day 2024 was a success! Congratulations to the four award winners.
A Message from the Outgoing Chief Residents
Hear from our outgoing chief medical residents – Mari Young, Preston Bell, Raina Muthukumaru, and Steven Billingsley – and what their futures hold next.
Progress Notes 