
Ameze Ero, MD
Assistant Professor
Department:
SOM-Peds-Neurology
Email:
aero@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-5210
Education
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Pediatric Neurology Fellowship, Pediatric Neurology | 2017 |
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Pediatric Residency, General Pediatrics | 2014 |
University of Mississippi Medical Center, MD, Medicine | 2011 |
University of Mississippi, BS, Biological Sciences | 2007 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
NPI | |
Licensure, Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure | |
DEA, Controlled Substance Registration Certificate | |
Certification, Headache Medicine, United Council of Neurologic Subspecialties | 10/2022 - Present |
Certification, The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology | 09/2017 - Present |
Current Positions
Assistant Professor, School of Medicine | 07/2017 - Present |
The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 |
Sponsored Program Funding
Extramural, Metabolic Effects of Fructose 1, 6, Bisphosphate in Normoxic and Hypoxic States of MG63 Osteosarcoma Cells, Mississippi Functional Genomics Network | 06/2006 - 08/2006 |
Extramural, The Effects of Estrogen and Testosterone on MG-63 Cellular Metabolism, Research Experience Opportunity (REO) | 06/2005 - 08/2005 |
Publications
Biomedical Sciences Instrumentation Peer Reviewer | |
Abstract Review: "STUDY THE CORRELATION BETWEEN POORLY CONTROLLED HBA1C LEVELS AND DEGREE OF ANAEMIA IN A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE , Abstract Review: "STUDY THE CORRELATION BETWEEN POORLY CONTROLLED HBA1C LEVELS AND DEGREE OF ANAEMIA IN A TERTIARY CARE CENTRE , | 2024 |
Poster Presentation | |
Taylor V, Garrett J, Reeves J, Staton L, Stark H, Adah A, Huang D, Benghuzzi H, Adah F Effects of Ambulation with Standard Walker and/or Rolling Walker with platforms on cardiopulmonary functions and Biochemical Stress Markers in Non- weight Bearing Individuals. Poster presentation, # 129, CSM of APTA, held at Nashville TN, February, 2008 | 2008 |
Journal Article | |
THE EFFECTS OF TRANSCRANIAL DIRECT CURRENT STIMULATION ON DUAL-TASK COSTS IN OLDER ADULTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW THE EFFECTS OF TRANSCRANIAL DIRECT CURRENT STIMULATION ON DUAL-TASK COSTS IN OLDER ADULTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Biomedical Science Instrumentation 2023; 59 (2):241-248 | 2023 |
Adah A, Hill K, Wyatt J, Didion L Pemphigus foliaceus in an adolescent J Pediatr. 2014 Nov;165(5):1062. | 2014 |
Adah A, Benghuzzi H, Tucci M, Huang D, Franklin L, Adah F Metabolic effects of fructose 1,6-bisphosphate in normoxic and hypoxic states of MG63 osteosarcoma cells Biomed Sci Instrum. 2006;42:120-5 | |
Ero,A Secondary Intracranial Hypertension from Rapid Correction of Profound Hypothyroidism with IV Levothyroxine: A Case Report Biomedical Science Instrumentation 2023; 59 (2):249-254 | 2023 |
Ero A, Adah F, Adah O Efficacy of Non-invasive Electrical Stimulation on Migraine Headache Prevention Biomedical Science Instrumentation 2023; 59 (2):261-271 | 2023 |
Ero A Opisthotonus in an Infant With Suspected Spinal Tuberculous Meningitis Journal of Child Neurology 2017, Vol. 32(9) 848-855 | 2017 |
Abstracts | |
Ero, A Opisthotonus in an Infant With Suspected Spinal Tuberculous Meningitis Presented at the 42nd Annual Southern Pediatric Neurology Society Meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana | 2017 |
Huang D, Adah A, Richardson R, Pierce C, Whittington A, Taylor T Defining the role of hif-1 ? And ctgf in fibrosis Defining the role of hif-1 ? And ctgf in fibrosis - biomed 2009. Biomed Sci Instrum. 2009;45:340-5. PMID: 19369786. | 2009 |
Adah A, Benghuzzi H, Tucc, M, Adah F The Effects of Estrogen and Testosterone on MG-63 Cellular Metabolism Journal of the Mississippi Academy of Sciences, 50 (1): 83. | 2005 |
Presentations
Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Cephalgia: Approach to Pediatric Headaches CME, Community Development Foundation, Tupelo CME Event for local pediatricians. Medical students and residents were also present., Tupelo, MS | 11/2023 |
National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Secondary Intracranial Hypertension from Rapid Correction of Profound Hypothyroidism with IV Levothyroxine: A Case Report, 39th Annual Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference, New Orleans | 09/2023 |
Platform Presentations, THE EFFECTS OF TRANSCRANIAL DIRECT CURRENT STIMULATION ON DUAL-TASK COSTS IN OLDER ADULTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW, Southern Biomedical Engineering Conference, New Orleans, LA | 09/2023 |
National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, EFFICACY OF NON-INVASIVE ELECTRICAL STIMULATION ON MIGRAINE HEADACHE PREVENTION, Southern Biomedical Engineering Symposium, New Orleans, LA | 09/2023 |
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Tics and Tourette's Syndrome: A Neurologic Perspective, CAY Echo Series, UMMC | 05/2022 |
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Conversion Disorder: The Role of Rehabiliation, University of MS, Department of Rehabilitation, UMMC | 04/2019 |
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Understanding Autism, Association of Nigerian Physicians in America (ANPA), Jackson, MS | 12/2018 |
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Neonatal Brain Injury and it's Sequelae, Rehabilitation services, UMMC | 10/2018 |
Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Laughing seizures: A Case Presentation on Gelastic Seizures, Penry, Salem, North Carolina | 04/2017 |
National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Laughing Seizures: A case based presentation on gelastic seizures., Pellock Seminar, South Carolina | 11/2016 |
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Conversion Disorder, Rehab Grand Rounds, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 04/2016 |
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, What’s the hysteria about conversion disorder, Ummc rehabilitation services, UMMC | 06/2014 |
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Neurocutaneous Syndromes, Genetics, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 06/2014 |
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Case presentation: Adolescent females and abdominal pain, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 07/2013 |
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Necrotizing Enterocolitis: A Chart Review, Student Research III Opportunity, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 08/2010 |
Poster Presentation, Metabolic Effects of Fructose 1,6-Bisphosphate in Normoxic and Hypoxic States of MG63 Osteosarcoma Cells., Biomedical Sciences and Instrumentation, Indianapolis, Indiana | 11/2008 |
Poster Presentation, Alcohol-induced osteonecrosis via Annexin Pathway, Mississippi Functional Genomics Network Research Experience Opportunity, University of MS Medical Center | 09/2007 |
Poster Presentation, Metabolic Effects of Fructose 1,6-Bisphosphate in Normoxic and Hypoxic States of MG63 Osteosarcoma Cells., Mississippi Academy of Sciences 71st Annual Meeting, Starkville, MS | 02/2007 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
Diversity and Inclusion Champion Certificate Program, UMMC Office of Diversity and Inclusion | 2024 |
Pediatric Epilepsy Program Travel Grant, Penry Foundation | 2017 |
Responsible Conducts of Research, Office of Postdoctoral Studies | 2016 |
Pellock Resident Scholar, Child Neurology Society | 2016 |
S.T.A.R Award, Conference Attendance, Department of Pediatrics | 2014 |
First Place Award Health Sciences Division, Mississippi Academy of Sciences | 2006 |
Professional Membership and Service
American Interventional Headache Society (AIHS) 14th Advanced Interventional Head and Neck Procedures Workshop, Attendee, AIHS 14th Annual Advanced Interventional Head and Neck Procedures Workshop | 2024 |
Stat Pearls, Officer, Other Officer, Stat Boards Contributor. for Stat Pearls which is an accredited online provider of healthcare continuing education activity. In this role, I review Pediatric Neurology board questions, organize the questions under the appropriate categories, provide updated reference guidelines to materials already in the question banks, and submit new board review questions. | 2024 - Present |
American Interventional Headache Society, Member, National professional organization working for the benefit of people suffering from intractable headache, neck, and orofacial pain that is not responding to conventional treatment. My special interest group is Pediatric Headache Medicine | 2024 - Present |
American Headache Society, Attendee, Scottsdale Headache Symposium- virtual attendance | 2022 |
American Headache Society, Member | 2022 - Present |
American Migraine Foundation, Member | 2022 - Present |
Group on Women in Medicine and Science (GWIMS), Member | 2020 - Present |
Southern Pediatric Neurology Society, Attendee, 43rd Annual Southern Pediatric Neurology Society Meeting in New Orleans, LA | 2018 |
American Medical Association, Member | 2017 - Present |
Vagal Nerve Stimulator Therapy Symposium, Attendee, Advancing the Treatment of Drug Resistant Therapy | 2017 |
American Epilepsy Foundation, Attendee, Pellock Seminar on Epilepsy | 2016 |
American Academy of Neurology, Member | 2014 - Present |
Child Neurology Society, Member | 2014 - Present |
Mississippi State Medical Association, Member | 2011 - Present |
Student National Medical Association, Member | 2007 - 2011 |
Epilepsy Foundation of Mississippi, Attendee |
Committee Service
Pediatric Clinical Competency Committee, Member | 2024 - Present |
Biomedical Sciences Instrumentation Abstract Reviewer, The roles of an abstract reviewer include accessing various journal abstract submissions, recording and submitting recommendations for corrections, amendments and suitability for publication. | 2024 - Present |
Non-traumatic Needle Guidelines and Statement- Quality Improvement Project, Task Force Member | 2023 - Present |
Stroke Task Force, Task Force Member | 2021 - Present |
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-ADMISSIONS FILE REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE, Member | 2021 - Present |
Emergency Headache Management, Task Force Member | 2018 - Present |
Pediatric Neurology Program Evaluation Committee, Member | 2018 - Present |
Pediatric Neurology Clinical Competency Committee, Member | 2018 - Present |
Pediatric Neurology Residency Selection, Member | 2017 - Present |
Pediatric Neurology Resident Interviewer, Member | 2017 - Present |
Community Service
Baker Place Elementary Field Day, Kindergarten and third grade classroom volunteer for various events | 08/2023 - 05/2024 |
Child Care Network, Class room volunteer for various pre-k activities to include career day, field day and other events. | 05/2023 - 05/2024 |
African Christian Fellowship end of year fundraising, Program moderator- raising funds for various mission projects in Africa | 12/2022 - 12/2022 |
Father's Day Program, Augusta, GA Chapter of African Christian Fellowship, Program Speaker | 06/2022 - 06/2022 |
4H Columbia County, Volunteer | 08/2021 - Present |
Women's Day, Program Speaker and Moderator. Topic: Living a balanced life-wife, mother, and career woman | 05/2020 - 05/2020 |
MS autism awareness and fund raising, Fundraiser | 12/2018 - 12/2018 |
Epilepsy Foundation of Mississippi, Epilepsy camp recruiter | 05/2018 - 05/2020 |
Brain Day, Promoting interest and awareness of neurology at Children's Museum | 08/2017 - Present |
African Christian Fellowship, Jackson Chapter, Children's classroom teacher (school age). My role included organizing weekly lessons and teaching the school age children during sessions of ACF meeting sessions | 2017 - 2018 |
Jackson First Assembly of God, Dream Team Leader | 2017 - 05/2021 |
Edo National Association, "Ebola and Beyond" - Medical missions and fundraising to West Africa | 2014 - Present |
Teen Life, Support and Fundraising for battered women | 2013 - Present |
Missions for Africa, Helping to raise funds and awareness for the needs of various medical missions in Africa | 2010 - Present |
Ronald McDonald Health Fair, Organized a health fair for children in the community to help raise awareness of the improtance of a healthy lifestyle at a young age | 2009 - Present |
Jackson Free Clinic, Student organized clinic for underprivileged individuals in Jackson and surrounding cities. Assisted in seeing patients and leading medical teams. | 07/2008 - 06/2011 |
Other Service
Pediatric Research Day Reviewer, Reviewer for annual Pediatric Research Day. Role consisted of reviewing various posters and judging for placement at this scholarly event. | 07/2024 - 07/2024 |
Children's Leadership Program University of MS Medical Center, I have been selected to participate in the 2024 - 2025 Children’s Leadership Program by Children’s of Mississippi executive leaders. The program is designed to enhance the skills and behaviors essential to leadership excellence among pediatric providers and leaders within Children’s of Mississippi. I am excited to explore key topics in leadership that align with mission statements at UMMC. | 06/2024 - 06/2025 |
Teaching Experience
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer | Spring 2024 - 2024 |
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer | Spring 2024 - 2024 |
Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, M3 Pediatric Clerkship Problem Solving Leader | Fall 2021 |
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer | Spring 2021 |
Medicine, Small Group, Problem Solving Leader | Annual 2020 - 2021 |
Medicine, Course, Attending, Electroencephalography | Annual 2020 |
CONJ 611, Medicine, Course, Facilitator, Medical Neuroscience and Behavior 1 | Annual 2019 |
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Adult Neurology Board Prep Series | Annual 2019 |
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Child Neurology Board Review | Annual 2018 |
Medicine, Small Group, Course Presenter, Medical Student Career Fair | Annual 2017 - 2019 |
Medicine, Small Group, Preceptor, Introduction to Clinical Medicine | Annual 2014 - 2019 |
Directed Student Learning
Preceptor, Advised: Candice Walker | 2021 - 2021 |
Preceptor, Advised: Kirkland Laughter | 2020 - 2020 |
Preceptor, Advised: Erin Britt | 2020 - 2020 |
Preceptor, Advised: Jamelle Johnson | 2020 - 2020 |
Preceptor, Advised: Keely Charles | 2020 - 2020 |
Preceptor, Advised: Lachelle Johnson | 2020 - 2020 |
Preceptor, Advised: Joshua Luke | 2020 - 2020 |
Preceptor, Advised: Renira Rugnath | 2020 - 2020 |
Fellows supervised
Pediatric Neurology Residency Program, Attending Physician, 10 fellows supervised | 07/2017 - Present |
Residency Training
Pediatric Neurology Residency, Attending Physician | 2020 - Present |
Child Psychiatry Residency Program, Attending Physician | 2018 - Present |
Pediatric Neurology Residency, Attending Physician | 2018 - Present |
Pediatric Residency, Attending Physician | 2017 - Present |
Adult Neurology Residency, Attending Physician | 2017 - Present |