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Jennifer A. Cox, MD

Jennifer A. Cox, MD

Professor

Department:
SOM-Peds-Hematology/Oncology

Email:
jcox1@umc.edu

Work Phone:
(601) 984-5220

Biography

I am a Pediatric Hematologist/Oncologist in the Children's of Mississippi Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders. I am also the Vice Chair of Pediatrics and Medical Director for Ambulatory Clinical Services at Children's of Mississippi. These roles allow me the opportunity to serve the children of Mississippi and make an impact on the future of our state.

Education

University of Minnesota Medical Center, MD, Pediatric Stem Cell Transplantation2005
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, MD, Pediatric Stem Cell Transplantation2005
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, MD, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology2004
University of Mississippi Medical Center, MD, Pediatrics2000
University of Mississippi Medical Center, MD, Medicine1997
Mississippi State University, BS, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology1993

Specialty Certification Licensure

Licensure, State of Tennessee11/2023 - Present
Licensure, State of Alabama05/2011 - Present
Licensure, State of Mississippi07/1997 - 06/2024
Certification, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology

Current Positions

Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics07/2023 - Present
Vice Chair, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics07/2023 - 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, Department of Pediatrics05/2020 - 06/2023
Attending Physician and Medical Director, Huntsville Hospital for Women and Children, Department of Pediatrics05/2011 - 05/2020
Volunteer Teaching Faculty, Huntsville Campus, University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Medicine05/2011 - 05/2020
Adjunct Faculty, St Jude Childrens Research Hospital, School of Medicine05/2011 - 05/2020
Assistant Professor, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics07/2005 - 05/2011
Instructor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics07/2000 - 07/2001