Ameze Ero, MD

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 Neurology2017
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Pediatric Residency, General Pediatrics2014
University of Mississippi Medical Center, MD, Medicine2011
University of Mississippi, BS, Biological Sciences2007

Specialty Certification Licensure

NPI
Licensure, Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure
DEA, Controlled Substance Registration Certificate
Certification, Headache Medicine, United Council of Neurologic Subspecialties10/2022 - Present
Certification, The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology09/2017 - Present

Current Positions

Assistant Professor, School of Medicine07/2017 - 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 Network06/2006 - 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, 20082008

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):241-2482023
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):249-2542023
Ero A, Adah F, Adah O Efficacy of Non-invasive Electrical Stimulation on Migraine Headache Prevention Biomedical Science Instrumentation 2023; 59 (2):261-2712023
Ero A Opisthotonus in an Infant With Suspected Spinal Tuberculous Meningitis Journal of Child Neurology 2017, Vol. 32(9) 848-8552017

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, Louisiana2017
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 Orleans09/2023
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, LA09/2023
National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, EFFICACY OF NON-INVASIVE ELECTRICAL STIMULATION ON MIGRAINE HEADACHE PREVENTION, Southern Biomedical Engineering Symposium, New Orleans, LA09/2023
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Tics and Tourette's Syndrome: A Neurologic Perspective, CAY Echo Series, UMMC05/2022
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Conversion Disorder: The Role of Rehabiliation, University of MS, Department of Rehabilitation, UMMC04/2019
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Understanding Autism, Association of Nigerian Physicians in America (ANPA), Jackson, MS12/2018
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Neonatal Brain Injury and it's Sequelae, Rehabilitation services, UMMC10/2018
Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Laughing seizures: A Case Presentation on Gelastic Seizures, Penry, Salem, North Carolina04/2017
National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Laughing Seizures: A case based presentation on gelastic seizures., Pellock Seminar, South Carolina11/2016
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Conversion Disorder, Rehab Grand Rounds, University of Mississippi Medical Center04/2016
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, What’s the hysteria about conversion disorder, Ummc rehabilitation services, UMMC06/2014
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Neurocutaneous Syndromes, Genetics, University of Mississippi Medical Center06/2014
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Case presentation: Adolescent females and abdominal pain, University of Mississippi Medical Center07/2013
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Necrotizing Enterocolitis: A Chart Review, Student Research III Opportunity, University of Mississippi Medical Center08/2010
Poster Presentation, Metabolic Effects of Fructose 1,6-Bisphosphate in Normoxic and Hypoxic States of MG63 Osteosarcoma Cells., Biomedical Sciences and Instrumentation, Indianapolis, Indiana11/2008
Poster Presentation, Alcohol-induced osteonecrosis via Annexin Pathway, Mississippi Functional Genomics Network Research Experience Opportunity, University of MS Medical Center09/2007
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, MS02/2007

Honors, Awards, and Recognition

Diversity and Inclusion Champion Certificate Program, UMMC Office of Diversity and Inclusion2024
Pediatric Epilepsy Program Travel Grant, Penry Foundation2017
Responsible Conducts of Research, Office of Postdoctoral Studies2016
Pellock Resident Scholar, Child Neurology Society2016
S.T.A.R Award, Conference Attendance, Department of Pediatrics2014
First Place Award Health Sciences Division, Mississippi Academy of Sciences2006

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 Workshop2024
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 Medicine2024 - Present
American Headache Society, Attendee, Scottsdale Headache Symposium- virtual attendance2022
American Headache Society, Member2022 - Present
American Migraine Foundation, Member2022 - Present
Group on Women in Medicine and Science (GWIMS), Member2020 - Present
Southern Pediatric Neurology Society, Attendee, 43rd Annual Southern Pediatric Neurology Society Meeting in New Orleans, LA2018
American Medical Association, Member2017 - Present
Vagal Nerve Stimulator Therapy Symposium, Attendee, Advancing the Treatment of Drug Resistant Therapy2017
American Epilepsy Foundation, Attendee, Pellock Seminar on Epilepsy2016
American Academy of Neurology, Member2014 - Present
Child Neurology Society, Member2014 - Present
Mississippi State Medical Association, Member2011 - Present
Student National Medical Association, Member2007 - 2011
Epilepsy Foundation of Mississippi, Attendee

Committee Service

Pediatric Clinical Competency Committee, Member2024 - 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 Member2023 - Present
Stroke Task Force, Task Force Member2021 - Present
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-ADMISSIONS FILE REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE, Member2021 - Present
Emergency Headache Management, Task Force Member2018 - Present
Pediatric Neurology Program Evaluation Committee, Member2018 - Present
Pediatric Neurology Clinical Competency Committee, Member2018 - Present
Pediatric Neurology Residency Selection, Member2017 - Present
Pediatric Neurology Resident Interviewer, Member2017 - Present

Community Service

Baker Place Elementary Field Day, Kindergarten and third grade classroom volunteer for various events08/2023 - 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 Africa12/2022 - 12/2022
Father's Day Program, Augusta, GA Chapter of African Christian Fellowship, Program Speaker06/2022 - 06/2022
4H Columbia County, Volunteer08/2021 - Present
Women's Day, Program Speaker and Moderator. Topic: Living a balanced life-wife, mother, and career woman05/2020 - 05/2020
MS autism awareness and fund raising, Fundraiser12/2018 - 12/2018
Epilepsy Foundation of Mississippi, Epilepsy camp recruiter05/2018 - 05/2020
Brain Day, Promoting interest and awareness of neurology at Children's Museum08/2017 - 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 sessions2017 - 2018
Jackson First Assembly of God, Dream Team Leader2017 - 05/2021
Edo National Association, "Ebola and Beyond" - Medical missions and fundraising to West Africa2014 - Present
Teen Life, Support and Fundraising for battered women2013 - Present
Missions for Africa, Helping to raise funds and awareness for the needs of various medical missions in Africa2010 - 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 age2009 - 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, LecturerSpring 2024 - 2024
Medicine, Lecture, LecturerSpring 2024 - 2024
Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, M3 Pediatric Clerkship Problem Solving LeaderFall 2021
Medicine, Lecture, LecturerSpring 2021
Medicine, Small Group, Problem Solving LeaderAnnual 2020 - 2021
Medicine, Course, Attending, ElectroencephalographyAnnual 2020
CONJ 611, Medicine, Course, Facilitator, Medical Neuroscience and Behavior 1Annual 2019
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Adult Neurology Board Prep SeriesAnnual 2019
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Child Neurology Board ReviewAnnual 2018
Medicine, Small Group, Course Presenter, Medical Student Career FairAnnual 2017 - 2019
Medicine, Small Group, Preceptor, Introduction to Clinical MedicineAnnual 2014 - 2019

Directed Student Learning

Preceptor, Advised: Candice Walker2021 - 2021
Preceptor, Advised: Kirkland Laughter2020 - 2020
Preceptor, Advised: Erin Britt2020 - 2020
Preceptor, Advised: Jamelle Johnson2020 - 2020
Preceptor, Advised: Keely Charles2020 - 2020
Preceptor, Advised: Lachelle Johnson2020 - 2020
Preceptor, Advised: Joshua Luke2020 - 2020
Preceptor, Advised: Renira Rugnath2020 - 2020

Fellows supervised

Pediatric Neurology Residency Program, Attending Physician, 10 fellows supervised07/2017 - Present

Residency Training

Pediatric Neurology Residency, Attending Physician2020 - Present
Child Psychiatry Residency Program, Attending Physician2018 - Present
Pediatric Neurology Residency, Attending Physician2018 - Present
Pediatric Residency, Attending Physician2017 - Present
Adult Neurology Residency, Attending Physician2017 - Present