Frederick H. Asher, MD
Professor
Department:
SOM-Medicine-HOSP
Email:
fasher@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 815-2869
Biography
Dr. Fred Asher is a seasoned hospitalist and a respected professor of Internal Medicine with a career spanning over two decades. A proud alumnus of the University of Mississippi School of Medicine, Dr. Asher completed his medical degree in 2002 and his residency in Internal Medicine at UMMC in 2005. Following his residency, he dedicated three years to serving patients at Ochsner Hospital in New Orleans. His commitment to patient care led him back to UMMC, where he has been a pivotal member of the Division of Hospital Medicine since its inception.
As the Division Director for Hospital Medicine, Dr. Asher has been instrumental in steering the division's direction and expansion, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care. Beyond his directorial duties, he contributes to the medical community as a physician advisor, leveraging his expertise to enhance hospital operations and patient flow. His keen interest in optimizing the hospital system has significantly improved patient care and hospital efficiency.
Dr. Asher's dedication to education, patient care, and system optimization underscores his holistic approach to healthcare, making him a valued leader and mentor at UMMC.
Education
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, MD, Internal Medicine Residency | 2005 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, MD | 2002 |
| University of Southern Mississippi, BS, Microbiology | 1999 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Licensure, Mississippi Board of Medical Lisensure | 2013 |
Current Positions
| Associate Professor, School of Medicine | 06/2012 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Instructor, Mississippi College | 07/2013 - 07/2020 |
| Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine | 2008 - 06/2012 |
| Assistant Professor, Tulane University, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine | 2007 - 2010 |
| Physician, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine | 2005 - 2008 |
| Division Director of Hospital Medicine, UMMC, School of Medicine |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Horton WB, Weeks AQ, Rhinewalt JM, Ballard RD, Asher FH Analysis of a Guideline-Derived Resident Educational Program on Inpatient Glycemic Control Southern Medical Journal 10/15 (Accepted future publication) | 2015 |
Presentations
| Poster Presentation, Peritoneal Puzzle: A Rare Case of Encapsulating Peritoneal Sclerosis in a Patient with Alport Syndrome, UMMC | 04/2023 |
| Poster Presentation, The Uncommon Cold, UMMC, UMMC | 10/2018 |
| Poster Presentation, Calciphylaxis in a non-end-stage renal disease patient, ACP, UMMC | 10/2017 |
| Poster Presentation, Q fever presenting as a case of fever of unknown origin, ACP, UMMC | 10/2017 |
| Poster Presentation, Pancreatic adenocarcinoma, an interesting presentation, ACP, UMMC | 10/2017 |
| Poster Presentation, Minocycline-induced DRESS syndrome, ACP, UMMC | 10/2017 |
| Poster Presentation, TISSUE IS THE ISSUE- THE RUSE OF A RAPIDLY DEVELOPING EYE MASS IN AN IMMUNOCOMPROMISED PATIENT | 10/2016 |
| Poster Presentation, An Unusual Presentation of Acute Retroviral Syndrome | 10/2015 |
| Poster Presentation, Limited Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis of the bilateral ears presenting as loss of consciousness., ACP, Jackson, MS | 10/2014 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Analysis of a Guideline-Derived Resident Educational Program on Inpatient Glycemic Control, MS/LA ACP Educational & Scientific Meeting, Point Clear, Alabama | 09/2014 |
| Poster Presentation, VANCOMYCIN INDUCED LINEAR IgA BULLOUS DERMATOSIS, SHM NAtional Meeting, Las Vegas, NV | 04/2014 |
| Poster Presentation, VANCOMYCIN INDUCED LINEAR IgA BULLOUS DERMATOSIS, ACP, Jackson, MS | 10/2013 |
| Poster Presentation, West Nile with Autonomic Dysfunction, ACP, JAckson, MS | 10/2013 |
| Poster Presentation, When Psoriasis wins: Hepatic Abscess with Ustekinumab therapy, ACP, JAckson, MS | 10/2013 |
| Poster Presentation, Blastomycosis induced panhypopituitarism, Endocrine Society, San Francisco, CA | 06/2013 |
| Noon Conference, DOM, Preoperative Evaluation, DOM, UMMC | 09/2011 |
| Grand Rounds,DOM, The Preoperative Evaluation, UMMC | 10/2010 |
| Noon Lecture, DOM, Quick Liver Panel Interpretation, DOM, UMMC | 01/2010 |
| Board Review Course, Neurology for the Boards, UMMC, DOM | 06/2009 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, The Medicine PReoperative Evaluation, Ochsner, Ochsner Hospital | 02/2008 |
| Grand Rounds, Preoperative Evaluation, Ochsner Clinic Foundation, New Orleans, LA | 2008 |
| Monthly Lecture, Guide to Antibiotic Usage, M-4 Clerkship, UMMC |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Selected for and Completed-DOM Leadership Development Program, UMMC | 2022 |
| Gold Humanism Teacher Honoree, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2013 |
| Infectious Disease International Travel Grant Recipient, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2004 |
| Herrin-Hess Scholarship, University Of Mississippi Medical Center | 1998 |
| M3 and M4 Clinical Science Department of the year, Ever's Society |
Professional Membership and Service
| Society of Hospital Medicine, Mississippi Chapter, Officer, Vice President | 2022 - Present |
| Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine, Member | 2009 - Present |
| Conference-Related, Academic Hospitalist Academy "Becoming a superior Educator" | 2008 |
| Clerkship Directors of Internal Medicine, Member | 2008 - 2020 |
| American College of Physicians, Fellow | |
| Society of Hospital Medicine, Member |
Committee Service
| Patient Capacity/Flow Taskforce, Member | 2023 - Present |
| Medical Executive Committee, Member at Large | 2022 - Present |
| Internal Medicine-Emergency Medicine Taskforce | 2022 - Present |
| Glycemic Control of Diabetic Inpatient Population | 2022 - Present |
| MS-DRG optimization for Sickle cell pain crisis patient, Mentor for Physician Lead | 2021 - Present |
| Patient Flow Taskforce | 2021 - Present |
| Adult UR Committee, Member | 2021 - Present |
| Department of Medicine COVID contingency committee, Member | 2020 - 2020 |
| Discharge Candidate Review Committee, Member | 2019 - 2021 |
| SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-CURRICULUM | 2017 - 2020 |
| THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS AND CLINICS-PHARMACY AND THERAPEUTICS, Member | 2017 - Present |
| Readmissions Analytics Workgroup | 2015 - 2015 |
| Continuous Quality Improvement Subcommittee, Member | 2015 - 2016 |
| HAC Glucose Control Committee (QI), Member | 2014 - 2018 |
| MEDICAL CENTER-FACULTY SENATE | 2014 - 2017 |
| Poster Review Committee for the American College of Physicians National Meeting | 2013 - Present |
| Glycemic Control Taskforce, Chair | 2013 - 2014 |
| LCME Accreditation Subcommittee, Member | 2010 - 2011 |
| School Of Medicine - Promotions (Basic Science), Member | 2010 - 2011 |
| Internal Medicine Ed Council, Member | 2009 - 2021 |
| Value Analysis Committee, Chair | 2008 - 2010 |
| Internal Medicine Quality Improvement Committee, Member | 2008 - 2009 |
| Residency Selection Committee, Member | 2008 - 2019 |
| Discharge Process Committee, Member | 2008 - 2009 |
| Morbidity and Morality Conference Committee, Chair | 2007 - 2008 |
| Preoperative Clinic Development Committee, Chair | 2007 - 2008 |
Community Service
| Bacchus Ball Fundraiser, Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi, Chair | 02/2019 - 02/2020 |
| Bacchus Ball Fundraiser, Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi, Co-chair | 02/2018 - 02/2019 |
| Jackson Free Clinic, Volunteer | 2008 - 07/2013 |
Other Service
| Society of Hospital Medicine, Mississippi Chapter Vice President | 07/2022 - Present |
| Regional ACP Poster Reviewer | 04/2022 - 04/2022 |
| Pre-judging poster presentations for Scholarship Day | 04/2022 - 04/2022 |
| Poster Judge for Abstract Day | 10/2018 - 10/2018 |
| Assistant Clerkship Director, DOM | 2009 - 06/2021 |
Teaching Experience
| 621, Medicine, Course, Preceptor, Introduction to Clinical Medicine | Annual 2011 |
| 674, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Hospital Medicine | Annual 2011 |
| 667, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Medical Consult Service | Annual 2010 |
| 631, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Medicine Clerkship | Annual 2010 |
| MED 651, Medicine, Course, Course Director, MED 651 General Medicine Clerkship | Annual 2010 |
Directed Student Learning
| Preceptor, Advised: Boshen Liu | 2014 - 2015 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Christina Daniel | 2014 - 2015 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Cherie Dahm | 2013 - 2014 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Crystal Daigle | 2013 - 2014 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Warren Masterson | 2012 - 2013 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Pavi Williams | 2012 - 2013 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Chad Armstrong | 2011 - 2012 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Chris Penton | 2011 - 2012 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Brandon Weatherly | 2010 - 2011 |
| Preceptor, Advised: William Smithhart | 2010 - 2011 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Russ Kirk | 2009 - 2010 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Sean Douglas | 2009 - 2010 |
Residency Training
| Research Advisor | 2014 - Present |
| M2 Preceptor, Attending Physician | 2009 - Present |
| M2 Small group Facilitator, Attending Physician | 2009 - 06/2009 |
| M3/M4 Medicine Clerkship, Assoc. Program Director | 2009 - Present |
| Medicine Ed Council, Attending Physician | 2009 - Present |
| Internal Medicine, Attending Physician | 2008 - Present |