Justine Eve Maril "Justine" B. Ibale, MD
Assistant Professor
Department:
SOM-Peds-Neonatology
Email:
jibale1@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-4416
Biography
Dr Justine Ibale was born in the Philippines but grew up in Mississippi where she continues to call home. She graduated from Saba University School of Medicine in 2020. She moved back home to Jackson, MS to complete her Pediatric Residency at University of Mississippi Medical Center 2020-2023. She then obtained the opportunity to remain in UMMC to work as a Newborn Nursery Hospitalist and NICU Neurodevelopment Clinic provider. She finds great fulfillment in caring for infants while teaching and training residents and medical students. When not at the hospital, Dr Ibale enjoys singing, being outside, watching Ole Miss games, and spending time with her husband and family.
Education
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi, MD, General Pediatrics | 2023 |
| Saba University School of Medicine, Saba, Dutch Caribbean, MS, Master of Science | 2020 |
| Saba University School of Medicine, Saba, Dutch Caribbean, MD, Doctor of Medicine | 2020 |
| University of Mississippi, University, Mississippi, BA, Biochemistory | 2015 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, UMMC - NICU Lactation Champion, Institute for the Advancement of Breastfeeding & Lactation Education | 08/2025 - Present |
| Certification, General Pediatrics Board Certification, American Board of Pediatrics | 10/2024 - Present |
| Licensure, Mississippi State Medical License, Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure | 07/2023 - Present |
| Certification, 22-26 Month Follow-up Visit of High-risk Infants Examiner, Neonatal Research Network | 03/2025 - Present |
| Certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program - NRP, American Academy of Pediatrics/ American Heart Association | 07/2020 - Present |
| Certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support - PALS | 07/2020 - Present |
| Certification, Basic Life Support - BLS (CRP & AED) | 07/2020 - Present |
| NPI, National Provider Identifier, US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | 07/2020 - Present |
| DEA, Unrestricted Mississippi License, US Department of Justice | 07/2020 - Present |
| Certification, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative | 10/2025 - Present |
| Certification, Newborn Behavioral Observation, The Brazelton Institute | 10/2023 - Present |
Current Positions
| Newborn Nursery Hospitalist | 07/2024 - Present |
| Assistant Professor, School of Medicine | 07/2023 - Present |
| Resident Education Liaison for Newborn Nursery, School of Medicine | 07/2023 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| House Officer, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine | 07/2020 - 06/2023 |
| Co-Director of Entertainment, Student Activities Association, University of Mississippi | 08/2014 - 05/2015 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| U Matter Award, 2 Children's, UMMC | 2020 |
| Cum Laude Graduate, University of Mississippi | 2015 |
| Gamma Beta Phi Honor Society, University of Mississippi | 2011 |
| National Honor Society of Collegiate Scholars, University of Mississippi | 2011 |
Professional Membership and Service
| Academic Pediatric Association, Member | 2026 - Present |
| Institute for the Advancement of Breastfeeding and Lactation Education, Member | 2025 - Present |
| American Academy of Pediatrics, Member | 2020 - Present |
| Mississippi State Medical Association, Member | 2020 - Present |
Committee Service
| BORN's Risk of Subthreshold Phototherapy Study, Member | 2026 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-ADMISSIONS INTERVIEW, Member | 2026 - Present |
| Baby Interest Group, Member | 2025 - Present |
| NRN Follow-up of High-Risk Infants Protocol Research Study Committee, Member | 2025 - Present |
| Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Scholarly Oversight Committee (SOC), Member | 2025 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-CURRICULUM, Member | 2025 - Present |
| Growing Readiness for Infant Nutrition Breastfeeding Initiatives and Goals QI Committee, Member | 2025 - Present |
| Newborn Medicine Congenital Syphilis Guidelines Committee, Member | 2025 - Present |
| Newborn Medicine Congenital CMV Guidelines Committee, Member | 2025 - Present |
| Pediatric Residency Recruitment Committee, Member | 2024 - Present |
| Newborn Medicine Education Committee, Member | 2023 - Present |
| Newborn Medicine Wellness Committee, Member | 2023 - Present |
| Pediatric Resident Council, Member | 2022 - 2023 |
| SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-GME - RESIDENCY REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE, Member | 2022 - 2023 |
| SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-CURRICULUM - PROGRAM EVALUATION SUBCOMMITTEE, Member | 2021 - 2023 |
Community Service
| Sanderson Farms Championship, Volunteer | 10/2025 - 10/2025 |
| Babies With Books Read-A-Thon, Volunteer | 09/2025 - 09/2025 |
| Big T Invitational, Volunteer | 06/2025 - 06/2025 |
| St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Madison, MS, Donor | 06/2025 - Present |
| Run the Rainbow for Children's of Mississippi, Volunteer | 03/2023 - 03/2023 |
| Distinguished Young Women of Hinds County, Volunteer | 01/2023 - Present |
| Jackson Free Clinic, Water Drive volunteer | 09/2022 - 09/2022 |
| Pediatrics Resident Council Community Service Committee, Sub-committee member | 04/2022 - 06/2023 |
| The Salvation Army, Angel Tree volunteer | 12/2020 - Present |
| St Richard Catholic Church, Jackson, MS, Donor | 06/2020 - Present |
| St Paul Catholic Church, Flowood, MS, Donor | 06/2020 - Present |
| Holy Savior Catholic Church, Assistant Cantor | 08/2008 - Present |
Other Service
| GET SMART Qualitative Interview Study regarding safe sleep practices | 08/2024 - Present |
Teaching Experience
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Newborn Medicine Nelson Lecture for Pediatrics | Annual 2025 |
| Medicine, Course, Instructor, Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification | Annual 2025 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Graduating Pediatric Resident Board Review | Summer 2025 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Study Hall for Pediatric Residents | Spring 2025 |
| Medicine, Clinical/Practicum, Preceptor, NICU High-Risk Follow-Up Clinic | Annual 2025 |
| Nursing, Clinical/Practicum, Preceptor, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program | Annual 2025 |
| PED 631, Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, Pediatrics Clerkship (M3) | Annual 2025 |
| IMP2, Medicine, Small Group, Preceptor, Introduction to the Medical Profession II | Annual 2025 |
| IMP1, Medicine, Small Group, Preceptor, Introduction to the Medical Profession I | Annual 2025 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Newborn Nursery Resident Lecture Series | Annual 2025 |
| Medicine, Course, Course Coordinator, Newborn Nursery Resident Lecture Schedule | Annual 2025 |
| SOM 622, Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Breastfeeding | Annual 2025 |
| Medicine, Course, Instructor, Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification | Annual 2024 |
| Medicine, Clinical/Practicum, Preceptor, NICU High-Risk Follow-Up Clinic | Annual 2024 |
| Nursing, Clinical/Practicum, Preceptor, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program | Annual 2024 |
| PED 631, Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, Pediatrics Clerkship (M3) | Annual 2024 |
| IMP2, Medicine, Small Group, Preceptor, Introduction to the Medical Profession II | Annual 2024 |
| IMP1, Medicine, Small Group, Preceptor, Introduction to the Medical Profession I | Annual 2024 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Newborn Nursery Resident Lecture Series | Annual 2024 |
| Medicine, Course, Course Coordinator, Newborn Nursery Resident Lecture Schedule | Annual 2024 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Newborn Medicine Journal Club | Winter 2024 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Newborn Medicine Nelson Lecture for Pediatrics | Annual 2024 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, M3 Boot Camp | Spring 2023 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Pediatrics Resident Journal Club | Spring 2023 |
| Medicine, Course, Instructor, Neonatal Resuscitation Program Certification | Annual 2023 |
| Medicine, Clinical/Practicum, Preceptor, NICU High-Risk Follow-Up Clinic | Annual 2023 |
| Nursing, Clinical/Practicum, Preceptor, Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Program | Annual 2023 |
| PED 631, Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, Pediatrics Clerkship (M3) | Annual 2023 |
| IMP2, Medicine, Small Group, Preceptor, Introduction to the Medical Profession II | Annual 2023 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Newborn Nursery Resident Lecture Series | Annual 2023 |
| Medicine, Course, Course Coordinator, Newborn Nursery Resident Lecture Schedule | Annual 2023 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Newborn Medicine Nelson Lecture for Pediatrics | Annual 2023 |
| IMP1, Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, Introduction to the Medical Profession I: Cultural Competency Small Groups | Annual 2022 - 2023 |
Directed Student Learning
| Preceptor, Advised: Madison Maier, Danny Ly | 2026 - Present |
| Attending Physician | 2025 - 2026 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Karimah Strawder | 2025 - 2025 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Taylor Bishop, Maggie Everett | 2025 - 2025 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Lores Sharp, Abigail Carroll | 2024 - 2025 |
| Attending Physician | 2024 - 2025 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Leah Agnew | 2024 - 2024 |
| Attending Physician | 2023 - 2024 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Kendle Everett, Catherine Louann Robertson | 2023 - 2023 |
Fellows supervised
| Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Scholarly Oversight Committee (SOC) member, 1 fellows supervised | 09/2025 - Present |
| Neonatal Perinatal Medicine Fellowship Program, Training Faculty, 6 fellows supervised | 07/2023 - Present |
Residency Training
| UMMC Pediatric Residency Program, Attending Physician | 2025 - Present |
| UMMC Pediatric Residency Program, Attending Physician | 2025 - Present |
| UMMC Pediatric Residency Program, Attending Physician | 2025 - Present |
| UMMC Pediatric Residency Program, Attending Physician | 2025 - Present |
| UMMC Pediatric Residency Program, Attending Physician | 2025 - Present |
| UMMC Pediatric Residency Program, Attending Physician | 2025 - Present |
| UMMC Pediatric Residency Program, Attending Physician | 2025 - Present |
| UMMC Pediatric Residency Program, Attending Physician | 2024 - 06/2025 |
| UMMC Pediatric Residency Program, Attending Physician | 2024 - 06/2025 |
| UMMC Pediatric Residency Program, Attending Physician | 2024 - 06/2025 |
| UMMC Pediatric Residency Program, Attending Physician | 2023 - 06/2024 |
| UMMC Pediatric Residency Program, Attending Physician | 2023 - 06/2024 |
| UMMC Pediatric Residency Program, Attending Physician | 2023 - 06/2024 |