Elizabeth Christ, MD
PROFESSOR EMERITUS
Department:
SOM-Peds-Critical Care
Email:
echrist@umc.edu
Education
| University of Tennessee, Fellowship, Pediatric Critical Care | 1997 |
| Louisiana State University - New Orleans, Pediatric Chief Resident, School of Medicine | 1994 |
| Louisiana State University - New Orleans, Pediatrics Residency, School of Medicine | 1993 |
| Louisiana State University - New Orleans, MD, School of Medicine | 1990 |
| McNeese State University, BS, Pre-med | 1986 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Re-certification, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, American Board of Pediatrics | 09/2015 - 12/2017 |
| Re-certification, Board Recertification - Pediatric Critical Care | 10/2012 - 12/2015 |
| Re-certification, Board Recertification - Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatric | 11/2007 - 11/2014 |
| Re-certification, Board Recertification - Pediatric Critical Care, American Board of Pediatrics | 10/2005 - 12/2012 |
| Licensure, Medical Licensure - MS, Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure | 07/1997 - 06/2016 |
| Licensure, Medical Licensure - LA, Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners | 07/1990 - 11/2010 |
| Re-certification, Board Recertification - Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics | 10/2000 - 10/2007 |
| Certification, Board Certification - Pediatric Critical Care, American Board of Pediatrics | 10/1998 - 10/2005 |
| Certification, Board Certification - Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics | 10/1993 - 10/2000 |
Current Positions
| Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics | 07/2013 - Present |
| Medical Director, School of | 07/2012 - Present |
| Medical Director, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics | 07/2012 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Associate Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics | 07/2004 - 06/2013 |
| Division Chief, University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics | 07/2008 - 06/2012 |
| Medical Director, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, School of , Department of Pediatrics | 05/2003 - 06/2010 |
| Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics | 07/1997 - 06/2004 |
Sponsored Program Funding
| Extramural, LeBonheur Grant, Macrophage Activation by SpeC | 01/1996 - 12/1997 |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Amy Odom, Elizabeth Christ, Natalie Kerr, Kathryn Byrd, Joel Cochran, Frederick Barr, Mark Bugnitz, John C. Ring, Stephanie Storgion, Robert Walling, Gregory Stidham , and Michael Quasney. Prevalence of Retinal Hemorrhages in Pediatric Patients After In-hospital Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: A Prospective Study. Pediatrics June 1997;99:e3. | 1997 |
| Christ EA, Meals E, English BK. Streptococcal Pyrogenic Exotoxins A (SpeA) and C (SpeC) Stimulate the Production of Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase (iNOS) Protein in RAW 264.7 Macrophages. Shock Vol. 8, No. 6, pp. 450-453, 1997. | 1997 |
| Daniel J. DiBardino, M.D. [1], William J. Lancaster, B.A. [1], Walter Merrill, M.D. [2], Marc E. Mitchell, M.D. [3], Emilee Taylor, R.N. [1], Charles Gaymes, M.D. [5], Makram Ebeid, M.D. [5], Jennifer Shores [5], Elizabeth Christ, M.D. [4], Mary Taylor, M.D. [4], Michelle Sheth, M.D. [5], Jorge D. Salazar, M.D. [1] Revitalization of the University of Mississippi Children’s Heart Center; Report Card from the First 18 Months Experience Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association; December 2012; Volume 53 | 2012 |
Abstracts | |
| J Wyatt-Ashmead, J Henegar, J Henegar, J Lancon, A Parent, E Christ, J Keeton, Z Salih, A Ellis, H Gatlin, M Edmond, and A Ashmead: DEFECTS/BREAKS IN THE INTERNAL ELASTIC LAMINA OF VERTEBRAL-BASILAR ARTERIES AND THROMBOEMBOLIC INFARCTS IN A TEENAGE FOOTBALL PLAYER, Ultrapath XII, Barcelona Spain, July 2004 | 2004 |
| Patterson B, Christ EA. Predictors of mortality in acute hypoxemic respiratory failure: Do they still apply? Southern Society of Pediatric Research, New Orleans, LA, 2003. | 2003 |
| Christ EA, Boyte WR, Walker TA. Successful treatment of purpura fulminans with activated protein C. Southern Society of Pediatric Research, 2002. | 2002 |
| Walker, TA, Boyte, WR, and Christ, EA. Usefulness of Anterior-Posterior Radiographs Following Femoral Venous Catheter Placement in Children. Submitted for 2001 International Conference, American Thoracic Society. | 2001 |
| Christ EA. Bullous Skin Lesions Associated with Valproic Acid Ingestion. Poster presented at Southern Society for Pediatric Research March 2001. | 2001 |
| Christ EA, Meals E, English BK. Streptococcal Pyrogenic Exotoxins Induce Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) and Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase (iNOS) Production in RAW 264.7 Macrophages. Society of Critical Care Medicine, 1997. | 1997 |
| Odom A, Christ EA, Kerr N, Byrd K, Cochran J, Barr F, Bugnitz M, Ring JC, Storgion SA, Walling R, Stidham GL, Quasney MW. Prevalence of Retinal Hemorrhages in Pediatric Patients After In-hospital Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: A Prospective Study. Pediatrics Vol. 99 No. 6 June 1997, p.e3. | 1997 |
| Gordon S, Christ EA, Unusual Etiologies of Neonatal Stridor: Diagnostic Strategies. Clinical Research, 1992. | 1992 |
Presentations
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Shock in the Neonate, State Medical Response System Expo, Southaven, MS | 02/2014 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Single ventricle physiology, Cardiac Boot Camp, Student Union Conference Room | 08/2013 |
| Grand Rounds, State of the Unit, Development of a Modern Tertiary Care ICU, Department of Pediatrics, S123 | 06/2012 |
| Speaker, Infant with ductal dependent lesion, Department of Pediatrics Case Management Conference, S123 | 08/2011 |
| Speaker, “Septic Shock”, Nursing Continuing Education for Rapid Response Team | 05/2009 |
| Department of Emergency Medicine Grand Rounds, Shock, Pediatric Considerations, classroom | 01/2008 |
| Speaker, “Shock in the Neonate”, Department of Pediatrics Case Management Conference | 10/2006 |
| Speaker, “Traumatic Brain Injury in infants, children, and adolescents”, Nursing Continuing Education | 04/2006 |
| Speaker, “What’s hot and what’s not in the PICU: an evidence-based medicine review and update”, Pediatric Grand Rounds, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 04/2005 |
| Speaker, “Respiratory Emergencies in Kids”, Air Care Spring Pediatric Conference | 02/2003 |
| Speaker, “Respiratory Distress and Failure: Advanced Pediatric Life Support”, University of MS Medical Center | 03/2001 |
| Poster Presentation, Bullous Skin Lesions Associated with Valproic Acid Ingestion., Southern Society for Pediatric Research | 03/2001 |
| Speaker, “Child Fatality Review Teams”, Pediatric Grand Rounds, University of MS Medical Center | 12/2000 |
| Presentation, “Stabilization and Transport of the Critically Ill Child”, MS Chapter of AAP Spring Meeting, Jackson, MS | 04/1999 |
| Speaker, “Acute Renal Failure”, Pediatric Grand Rounds, University of MS Medical Center | 10/1998 |
| Poster Presentation, Streptococcal Pyrogenic Exotoxins Induce Tumor Necrosis Factor (TNF) and Inducible Nitric Oxide Synthase (iNOS) Production in RAW 264.7 Macrophages., Society of Critical Care Medicine | 1997 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Holliman Award for Outstanding Pediatric Faculty, Department of Pediatrics | 2002 |
| Q award, University of Mississippi Medical Center |
Professional Membership and Service
| State of MS Child Death Review Panel, Chairperson | 2006 - 2007 |
| Committee on Injury and Poison Prevention, MS Chapter AAP, Committee Chair | 1999 - 2001 |
| Advanced Pediatric Life Support, Workshop Organizer, National AAP meeting, New Orleans, LA | 1997 |
| Residency Education Sub-committee of the Society of Critical Care Medicine Section on Pediatrics, Committee Member |
Committee Service
| The University Hospitals and Clinics - Critical Care, Member | 2008 - Present |
| Medical Center - Institutional Quality Board, Member | 2007 - 2012 |
| Patient Care Committee, Chair | 2005 - 2007 |
| School Of Medicine - Executive Faculty, Member | 2003 - 2005 |
| Patient Care Committee, Member | 2001 - 2005 |
| Pain Patrol Committee, Member | 1997 - 1999 |
Other Service
| Batson Children's Quality Committee, member | 07/2012 - Present |
| Department of Pediatrics Promotion and Tenure Committee | 07/2011 - Present |
| Batson Patient Flow Committee | 06/2011 - Present |
| Congenital Heart Program-Internal Advisory Board, Member | 2011 - 06/2012 |
| VP shunt malfunction Ad Hoc Committee | 2011 - 04/2011 |
| Maintained the integrity of Division of Critical Care, Division chief | 05/2010 - 06/2012 |
| Assisted in development of congenital heart program, General leadership role | 04/2010 - 07/2012 |
| Utilization Review Committee, Pediatric Representative | 07/2009 - 06/2011 |
| Pediatric Value Analysis Committee | 10/2008 - 06/2010 |
| Pediatric Quality Council, Council | 07/2007 - 06/2009 |
| PICU Committee, Chair, Chair | 05/2003 - 06/2010 |
| Pediatric Residency Review Committee | 07/2002 - 2009 |
| Organize monthly Departmental Morbidity and Mortality Conference, Performance Improvement | 07/2001 - Present |
| Department of Pediatrics Curriculum Committee | 04/2001 - 05/2006 |
| PICU Committee | 07/1997 - Present |
| Children’s Hospital Bereavement Committee | 07/1997 - 2007 |
Teaching Experience
| Lecture, Lecturer, PICU Boot Camp | Annual 2015 - 2015 |
| Lecture, Lecturer, PICU Boot Camp | Annual 2014 - 2014 |
| Lecture, Lecturer, Cardiac Boot Camp | 2013 - 2013 |
| Medicine, Course, Instructor, Advanced Pediatric Life Support; National AAP Meeting | Fall 1997 |
| 668, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Pediatric Critical Care | Annual - 2013 |
Directed Student Learning
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Advised: B Patterson | 2002 - 2002 |
Fellows supervised
| Pediatric Critical Care Fellowship, Training Faculty, 4 fellows supervised | 07/2013 - Present |
Residency Training
| Pediatrics, Attending Physician | 2007 - Present |