UMMC has joined the Caris Life Sciences Precision Oncology Alliance, a global network of leading cancer institutions. This partnership will provide our doctors with cutting-edge data to improve cancer treatment and patient outcomes. Learn more: umc.edu/news/News_Arti…

Dr. Hall presented the 2024 Department Awards at the annual State of the Department Grand Rounds. Congratulations to all the winners! buff.ly/4cuTf1x

Welcome 3 new faculty members to the Department! Dr. Muhammad Waleed Raza (Hospital Medicine ), Dr. Varun Sardar (Cardiovascular Diseases) and Dr. Ahmed Swi (Digestive Diseases). buff.ly/4cx8Du6

I've had the privilege of being guided by mentors who believed in me and inspired hope for the future. I vowed to pay it forward. I'm incredibly humbled to receive the 'Mentoring Award' from the UMMC Department of Medicine The University of Mississippi Medical Center. This one is for you dad. ummcmedicinenews.org/2024/08/14/815…

𝙊𝙋𝙍 𝘿𝙧𝙤𝙥 𝙄𝙣! Dr. Faisal Bukeirat (right), division chief for digestive diseases, DROPPED IN the OPR to introduce his new faculty member, Dr. Ahmed Swi, to the liaisons. Dr. Swi joined UMMC at the first of August. 🥼🩺 #oprdropin #ummcofficeofphysicianrelations

Thank you to Dr. Carter Milner for presenting on CAR-T therapy, a cancer treatment that engineers a patient’s immune cells to recognize and destroy cancer cells. This advanced cancer treatment is offered only in the state at the UMMC. Rod Rocconi

Dr. Risa Webb celebrates 20 years of service at UMMC this month! Dr. Webb is a Professor of Medicine in UMMC Infectious Diseases. Thank you Dr. Webb for your service - we've been lucky to have you! buff.ly/3SQ3QNm

Department of Medicine Grand Rounds Tuesday, August 27th at noon, Dr. Bo Shen from Columbia University in New York will be presenting "Interventional IBD-Endoscopic Therapy of Complications" R153 and WebEx umc.webex.com/umc/j.php?MTID…

Alumni Spotlight! 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. buff.ly/3yv7s0B

Department of Medicine Grand Rounds Tuesday, September 3rd at noon, Dr. Marianthi Kiriakidou from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia will be presenting "Lupus in 2024: Clinical Applications of Basic Science" R153 and WebEx umc.webex.com/umc/j.php?MTID…

A significant moment in Jessica Greer’s cancer journey was becoming the second person to ring the new bell at UMMC Grenada, a symbol that celebrates the end of treatment and the strength and hope of patients. Read more: umc.edu/news/News_Arti… Rod Rocconi

I’m very proud of the growth we are experiencing in the research mission The University of Mississippi Medical Center. This is a testament to the tireless and quality work of our faculty, staff, and students. umc.edu/news/News_Arti…

Tackling those diseases that affect our families and fellow Mississippians the most! UMMC Research leading the way! The University of Mississippi Medical Center Lee Bidwell Alan Jones #AHealthierMississippi

Department of Medicine Grand Rounds Tuesday, September 10th at noon, Dr. Matthew Elliott will present "Past Medical History Lists Penicillin Allergy - Is it Real?" CW106 and WebEx umc.webex.com/umc/j.php?MTID…

Intern Spotlight! Get to know Dr. Wanya Pridgen, South Carolina native, medicine-pediatrics intern, and sneaker specialist ummcmedicinenews.org/2024/09/09/int…

Department of Medicine Grand Rounds Tuesday, September 17th at noon, Dr. Gailen Marshall will present "Inflammation in Long COVID: Potential Targets for Future Therapies" CW106 and WebEx umc.webex.com/umc/j.php?MTID…

Big news! Forbes magazine ranked the University of Mississippi Medical Center as one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2024 and as the highest-rated health care institution in the state on that list. Learn more: umc.edu/news/News_Arti…

Amy Lemly is the ACHD Nurse Practitioner at University Heart at UMMC. She is a prized team member, whose gentle nature and kindness helps build bonds with this special patient population. Amy seeks to embrace each patient into ACHD clinic like a member of a big family. #ACHD #CardioTwitter

Proud of you Saleha Aziz!!

Department of Medicine Grand Rounds Tuesday, September 24th at noon, Dr. Irina Bancos will present "Adrenal Insufficiency" via WebEx umc.webex.com/umc/j.php?MTID…