Judith G. Gearhart, MD
PROFESSOR EMERITUS
Education
| University of Mississippi School of Medicine at UMMC, Residency in Family Medicine | 1983 |
| University of Mississippi School of Medicine, MD, Medicine | 1980 |
| Mississippi College, BS, Art/Education | 1975 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Family Medicine, ABFM | 2013 - 2023 |
| Certification, Family Medicine, ABFM | 2003 - Present |
| Certification, Family Medicine, ABFM | 1989 - 2003 |
| Certification, Family Medicine, ABFM Diplomate | 1983 - Present |
| Licensure, Medicine, MSBOML | 07/1980 - Present |
Current Positions
| Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Dept Family Medicine | 07/2006 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Associate Professor, UMMC, School of Medicine, Department of Dept Family Medicine | 1990 - 06/2006 |
| Director, Student Programs, UMMC, School of Medicine, Department of Dept Family Medicine | 1986 - 2003 |
| Assistant Professor, UMMC, School of Medicine, Department of Dept Family Medicine | 1984 - 1990 |
| Instructor, UMMC, School of Medicine, Department of Dept Family Medicine | 1983 - 1984 |
Sponsored Program Funding
| Department of Health and Human Services Predoctoral Training Grant in Primary Care, Department of Health and Human Services | 01/2000 - 12/2003 |
| Predoctoral Training Grant in Family Medicine, Department of Health and Human Services | 01/1994 - 12/1997 |
| Predoctoral Training Grant in Family Medicine, Department of Health and Human Services | 01/1991 - 12/1994 |
| Predoctoral Training Grant in Family Medicine, 1988-1991., Department of Health and Human Services | 01/1988 - 12/1991 |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| 0. Gearhart JG, Forbes RC, Dabbs W What’s wrong with this picture ? Journal of Mississippi State Medical Association Clinical Problem-solving series. 47(12), Dec., 2006 :358-62 | 2006 |
Review Article | |
| Gearhart J, Dabbs W. Vertebral osteomyelitis Journal of Mississippi State Medical Association Clinical Problem-solving Series 2006. | 2006 |
| . Forbes R, Gearhart J, Kirk K No shoes? No problem ! Journal of Mississippi State Medical Association Clinical Problem-solving Series. 47(10), Oct, 2006 :291-4. | 2006 |
| Gearhart J, Forbes R, Webber C, Hathorn L. Stomach trrouble and trouble spots. Journal of Mississippi State Medical Association Clinical Problem-solving series. 47(6), June, 2006 :163-6 | 2006 |
| . Krans E, Gearhart JG, Pregnant women’s beliefs and influences regarding exercise during pregnancy. Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association, 2005 | 2005 |
| Herring J, Gearhart, J. Assessment of premenstrual glycemic control in an insulin dependent woman. Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association 1996:513-14. | 1996 |
| Gearhart J, Forbes B Management of the newly diagnosed diabetic patient. American Family Physician, June 1995 | 1995 |
| Buttross S, Gearhart J, Peck J. Early identification and management of hearing impairment in children. American Family Physician, 51:2, 1995: 1437-46. | 1995 |
| Gearhart J, Duncan J, Replogle B Efficacy of sliding scale insulin: a comparison with prospective regimens therapy. Family Practice Research Journal, 14:4, 1994:313-22. | 1994 |
| Moffitt J, Gearhart J, Yates A Management of asthma in children. American Family Physician, 50:5, 1994:1039-56. | 1994 |
| Habeeb GE, Gearhart JG. Common patient symptoms: patterns of self- treatment and prevention”. Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association, 1993:179-181. | 1993 |
| Gearhart JG, Beebe DK, Milhorn HT, Meeks GR “Alcoholism in women: medical consequences and guidelines to recognition”. American Family Physician, 1991:907-913. | 1991 |
| Gearhart JG, Walley EJ, Phillips DM. “Resources for designing curriculum goals and objectives”. Academic Medicine, 66:7, 1991:427. | 1991 |
| . Davey-Sullivan B, Gearhart, JG. “The cytobrush effect on Pap smear adequacy” Family Practice Research Journal, 11:1, 1991. | 1991 |
| Davey-Sullivan B, Gearhart JG. “The use of the Pap smear in Mississippi" Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association, 32:5, 1991. | 1991 |
| Gearhart JG, Davey-Sullivan B, Fulton, LJ. Management of the abnormal Pap smear”. Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association, May, 1991. | 1991 |
| Phillips DM, Gearhart JG “Pelvic infections”. Taylor RB, ed. New York: Difficult Medical Management, 1990. | 1990 |
| . Gearhart, JG, & Phillips, DM Choosing an oral contraceptive Family Practice Recertification, 11, (3), 65-78, 1989. | 1989 |
| Gearhart JG, Phillips DM. “Choosing a method of oral contraceptive: perceptions, risks, and benefits”. Family Practice Recertification, 11:3, 1989. | 1989 |
| Beebe DK, Gearhart JG. “Peripartum cardiomyopathy: a case report Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association, XXIX:3, 1988 | 1988 |
| Balducci L, Phillips DM, Gearhart JG, Little DD, Bowie C, McGehee RP “Sexual complications of cancer treatment: the case for primary care” American Family Physician, 37:3, 1988:159-172. | 1988 |
| Phillips DM, Gearhart JG. “The female reproductive system”. Taylor RB, ed. 3rd edition. New York: Family Medicine: Principles and Practice, 1988. | 1988 |
| Milhorn HT, Gearhart JG “Hyponatremia”. Family Practice Recertification, 8:10, 1986 | 1986 |
Book Chapter | |
| Gearhart,JG Diabetes Weiss, B, 20 common problems in primary care. New York: McGraw Hill, 1999:79-120. | 1999 |
| Phillips, D.M. & Gearhart, J.G Pelvic infections . In R.B. Taylor (Ed.), Difficult Medical Management (pp. 504-510). Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders | 1990 |
| Phillips, D.M. & Gearhart, J.G. The female reproductive system In R.B. Taylor (Ed.), Principles and Practice of Family Medicine (3rd ed.), (pp. 302-330). New York: Springer Verlag. | 1988 |
Presentations
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, “360 Degree Evaluations in Medical Education.”, UMMC, 2006 | 2006 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Family Medicine CME Day, Jackson, MS, 2005, “Teaching Tips.” | 2005 |
| Pregnant women’s beliefs and influences regarding exercise during pregnancy. | 2005 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Family Medicine CME Day, Jackson, MS, 2004, “NBME Step2CS: A Teaching | 2004 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Junior Family Medicine core lecture/workshop, “Management of Diabetes”, each student rotation, 1995-2004. | 2004 |
| Poster Presentation, Vignettes in Preceptor Training”., LA | 2004 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Family Medicine CME Day, Jackson, MS, "Diabetes Management", 2003. | 2003 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Family Medicine CME Day, Jackson, MS, March 6, 2002, "Update". | 2002 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Preceptor Workshop at Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians Annual Meeting, annually, 1983-2002 | 2002 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Family Medicine CME Day, Jackson, MS, March 7, 2001, "Update". | 2001 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Family Practice Residents Core Series: "Screening Guidelines for Chlamydia", 2001. | 2001 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Family Medicine CME Day, Jackson, MS, March 2, 2000, "Update". | 2000 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Family Practice Residents Core Series: "Osteoporosis", 2000. | 2000 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Family Practice Update: "Osteoporosis", 2000. | 2000 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Senior Clerkship, “Case Studies in Hypertension”, each student rotation, 1990-2000. | 2000 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Senior Clerkship, “Case Studies in Hypertension”, each student rotation, 1990-2000. | 2000 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Family Medicine CME Day, Ridgeland, MS, March 3, 1999, "What is an OSCE?" | 1999 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Preceptor Workshop, “Teaching the student about Diabetes”, June 14, 1999. | 1999 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Family Medicine CME Day, Jackson, MS, March 4, 1998. “Interactive Learning in the Family Practice Clerkship”. | 1998 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Family Medicine CME Day, Ridgeland, MS, March 5, 1997. “Update”. | 1997 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Family Medicine CME Day, Ridgeland, MS, March 6, 1996. “Update”. | 1996 |
| ssessment of premenstrual glycemic control in an insulin dependent woman | 1996 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Family Medicine CME Day, Ridgeland, MS, March 1, 1995. “Family Medicine Training -- New Curriculum Developments”. | 1995 |
| Efficacy of sliding scale insulin: a comparison with prospective regimens therapy. | 1994 |
| Poster Presentation, Mississippi Family Physicians” use of an Electronic Bulletin Board and Electronic Mail”, AZ | 1994 |
| Poster Presentation, Physician Placement Service”., AZ | 1994 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, “Integrating Volunteer Faculty into the Predoctoral Family Medicine Academic Environment”, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Predoctoral Education, AZ | 1994 |
| Common patient symptoms: patterns of self-treatment and prevention | 1993 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Family Medicine CME Day, Ridgeland, MS, “Diabetes Update”. March 3, 1993. | 1993 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Medical Lecture Series, Jackson, MS, “Therapeutic Alternatives in the Prevention of Osteoporosis”. March 10, 1992. | 1992 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Family Practice Update, Jackson, MS, “Reproductive Hazards in the Workplace”. May 9, 1991. | 1991 |
| The cytobrush effect on Pap smear adequacy”. | 1991 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, The use of the Pap smear in Mississippi | 1991 |
| Beebe, D.K., Walley, E.J., Gearhart, J.G. Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Predoctoral Conference, San Diego, California. “Keeping Your Preceptors Happy”, February, 1990. | 1990 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Fall 1990 Family Practice Review, University of Florida, Lake Beuna Vista, Florida. “Hormone Replacement Therapy”. November 8, 1990. | 1990 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Fall 1990 Family Practice Review, University of Florida, Lake Buena Vista, Florida. “Management of the Abnormal Pap Smear”. November 8, 1990. | 1990 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians Annual Scientific Assembly, Gulf Shores, Alabama. “Management of the Abnormal Pap Smear”. July 27, 1990. | 1990 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians Annual Scientific Assembly, Gulf Shores, Alabama. “Management of the Abnormal Pap Smear”. July 27, 1990. | 1990 |
| Poster Presentation, “Effective Administration of Predoctoral Teaching Programs: A recruitment Advantage”., TX | 1990 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, “Keeping Your Preceptors Happy”, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Predoctoral Conference, CA | 1990 |
| Poster Presentation, “Teaching Physical Exam Skills Using Patient Simulators”, TX | 1990 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Family Medicine CME Day, Jackson, MS. March 1989. | 1989 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Family Medicine Preceptor Workshop, Houston, Mississippi. June, 1989. | 1989 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Family Practice Update, Jackson, MS. “Preparing for the Recertification Exam”. May 12, 1989. | 1989 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Florida Academy of Family Physicians Update, Daytona Beach, Florida. “Premenstrual Syndrome”. June 16, 1989 | 1989 |
| Gearhart, J.G. University of Mississippi Medical Center Sports Medicine for Physicians Conference, Jackson, MS. “Pre-Season Exam: Cardio-Respiratory Evaluation”. August 12, 1989. | 1989 |
| Poster Presentation, “Teaching Comprehensive Physical Assessment”., FL | 1989 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, ., “Keeping the Wolf from the Door: Maintaining Your Curriculum Time in a Changing Political Climate”, Society of Teachers of Family Medicine 1988 Predoctoral Education Conference, TX | 1988 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Co-presentation with Residents’ Geriatrics Conference at Family Medicine Conference, Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, Jackson, MS. “Evaluation of the Elderly Patient”, “The Immobilized Patient”, and “Malnutrition in the Hospitalized Patient”. Winter and Spring, 1988. | 1988 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Family Medicine Preceptor Workshop, Greenwood, MS, October 1988. | 1988 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Family Practice Update, Jackson, MS. “Initial Choice of Contraceptive Method”. April 27, 1988. | 1988 |
| Gearhart, J.G. American Cancer Society Symposium for Medical Students, University of Mississippi Medical Center, “Cancer Prevention”. May 12,1987. | 1987 |
| Gearhart, J.G. American Cancer Society Symposium, Jackson, MS, “When to Suspect Cancer”. March 20, 1987. | 1987 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Family Medicine Rounds, Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, Jackson, MS, “When to Suspect Cancer”. May 14,1987. | 1987 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Family Practice Update, Jackson, MS, “Preparing for the Recertification Exam”. May 12, 1987. | 1987 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Hospital Staff Conference, Mercy Hospital, Vicksburg, MS, “The Preparticipation Sports Exam”. June 8,1987. | 1987 |
| University of Florida Family Practice Update, Orlando, Florida. “Initial Choice of Contraceptive Method” and “Premenstrual Syndrome”. October, 1987. | 1987 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Clinical Teaching Traineeship for Preceptors”, The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, CA | 1986 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Family Medicine Rounds, Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, Jackson, MS, “The Preparticipation Sports Exam”. May 1986. | 1986 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Family Practice CME Day, Jackson, MS, “The Preparticipation Sports Exam”. March 5, 1986. | 1986 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Family Practice Update, Jackson, MS, “Childhood Asthma”, April 10, 1986. | 1986 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Family Practice Update, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL “The Preparticipation Sports Exam”. March 28, 1986. | 1986 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Family Practice Update, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, “Pediatric Asthma”. March 28, 1986. | 1986 |
| “Using Community Resources in Family Medicine Clerkships”, The Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, CA | 1986 |
| Gearhart, J.G. American Cancer Society Cancer Update: Prevention, Diagnosis and Treatment, Jackson, MS, “What’s New In Cancer Prevention”. September 1985. | 1985 |
| Gearhart, J.G. American Cancer Society Symposium on Nutrition and Chronic Diseases, Jackson, MS, “Malnutrition in Hospitalized Patients”. February 22-23, 1985. | 1985 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Family Practice Update, Jackson, MS, “Otitis Media and Tympanometry”. April 1985. | 1985 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians, Biloxi, MS, “Colorectal Cancer Screening”. June 29, 1985. | 1985 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Mississippi State Medical Association, Biloxi, MS, “Colorectal Cancer Screening”. May 18, 1985. | 1985 |
| “Developing Student Research Assistantships in Family Medicine”, . Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, LA | 1985 |
| Gearhart, J.G. American Cancer Society Symposium on Cancer in the Elderly, “When to Quit and When to be Aggressive”. September 10, 1984. | 1984 |
| Gearhart, J.G. Family Medicine Grand Rounds, University of Mississippi Medical Center, “Urological and Renal Complications of Pregnancy”. 1983. | 1983 |
| Gearhart, J.G. .Medicine Grand Rounds, Mississippi Baptist Medical Center, Jackson, MS, “Summertime Encephalitis”. 1982. | 1982 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Outstanding Faculty Honoree for UMMC, MS State Legislature | 2012 |
| Doctors as Artists Exhibit, in Brown’s Gallery’s | 2001 |
| AAFP Exemplary Teaching Award for Part-time Faculty, AAFP | 1998 |
| Teaching Excellence Award, Carl G. Evers Societey | 1997 |
| Best Doctors in America, listing | 1996 |
| Patient education award, UMC | 1995 |
| Community Medicine Award, UMC Department of Family Medicine | 1983 |
| Fellow, American Academy of Family Physicians | 1983 |
| Outstanding Senior Student in Family Medicine, UMC | 1980 |
| 1974 Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities, Mississippi College Hall of Fame | 1974 |
Professional Membership and Service
| NBME, Computerized Case Simulations Scripting Committee, Step III | 2004 - 2005 |
| Association of Standardized Patient Education, Committee Member | 2003 - Present |
| NBME, Computerized Case Simulations Scoring Committee, Step III | 2000 - 2003 |
| MAFP, Officer, President/Elect/Past | 1995 - 1996 |
| Epilepsy Foundation of Mississippi, Board of Advisors of a Company | 1995 |
| MAFP, Officer, Vice President | 1994 - 1995 |
| MAFP, Officer, Secretary | 1993 - 1994 |
| MAFP, Officer, Treasurer | 1993 - 1994 |
| MAFP, Committee Chair, Membership Committees | 1989 - 1995 |
| MAFP, Member, Board of Directors | 1988 - Present |
| ACS, Miss Chapter, Committee Member, Professional Education Committee | 1984 - 1987 |
| MAFP, Committee Chair, Public Relations | 1984 - 1987 |
| American Medical Association, Committee Member | 1983 - 1999 |
| Ms State Medical Association, Committee Member | 1983 - 1999 |
| UMC Dept of Family Medicine, Program Organizer, CME Day for Family Medicine Preceptors | 1983 - Present |
| Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, Committee Member | 1983 - Present |
| American Cancer Society, Committee Member, Professional Education Committee | 1982 - 1986 |
| Doctors Ought to Care, Chairperson | 1982 - 1985 |
| Hinds Co Mental Health Association, Board of Directors of a Company | 1981 - 1982 |
| AAFP, Member | 1976 - Present |
Committee Service
| School Of Medicine - Faculty Appointments, Promotions | 2007 - Present |
| School Of Medicine - Promotions and Tenure | 2007 - Present |
| School Of Medicine - Curriculum | 1988 - Present |
Community Service
| Rural Leaders Pipeline Committee MS Access for Rural Care, Consultant | 1999 - Present |
| Epilepsy Foundation of MS Professional Advisory Board, Member | 1995 - 2000 |
| National Family Planning Advisory Committee, Member | 1988 - 1998 |
| American Heart Assoc, Instructor ACLS | 1988 - 1990 |
| Ms Academy Family Physicians, Board of Directors | 1987 - Present |
| Ad Hoc Committee on Family Medicine Section Hospital Privileges, MS Baptist Med Ctr, Member | 1986 - Present |
| American Cancer Society, MS Chapter, Member | 1985 - 1998 |
| Professional Education Subcommittee on Colorectal Cancer Screening, ACS, Chairperson | 1984 - 1987 |
| Community Speakers Bureau, MS Baptist Medical Ctr, Member | 1984 - 1995 |
| American Cancer Society Ms Chapter, Professional Education Committee | 1982 - 1986 |
| Hinds County Mental Health Association, Member, Board of Directors | 1981 - 1982 |
Residency Training
| Family Medicine Residency, Attending Physician | 1983 - Present |