Leslie "Kendall" Mckenzie, MD
Chair
Department:
SOM-Emergency Medicine
Email:
lmckenzie@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-5586
Education
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center, Fellowship, EMS / Disaster Medicine | 2014 |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center, Residency, Emergency Medicine | 2004 |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center, Transitional Intership, Emergency Medicine/Anesthesiology | 2000 |
| Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine, MD, Medicine | 1999 |
| Florida State University, BA, Spanish | 1993 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, American Board of Emergency Medicine | 11/2005 - Present |
| Licensure, Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure | 07/1999 - Present |
Current Positions
| Department Chair, School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine | 07/2020 - Present |
| Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine | 07/2017 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Vice Chair, The University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine | 11/2015 - 06/2020 |
| Associate Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine | 07/2012 - 06/2017 |
| Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine | 05/2004 - 06/2012 |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Fahling JM, McKenzie K. Oculocardiac reflex as a result of intraorbital trauma: a case report. The Journal of Emergency Medicine. Accepted for publication. | 2016 |
| McKenzie K, Winckler CJ, Thompson J, Fahling JM. Improving Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Performance. Submitted for publication. | 2016 |
| Wilson JA, McKenzie LK, McLeod WT, Darsey DA, Craig J. Improving Disaster Response Efforts through the Development of a Civilian Disaster Healthcare Response System. Submitted for publication. | 2016 |
| Fahling JM, McKenzie K, Cease A. Analysis of Ambulance Interior Temperatures in a Metropolitan Area. Submitted for publication. | 2016 |
| McKenzie K, Puskarich MA, Jones AE. What Is the Prognosis of Nontraumatic Hypotension and Shock in the Out-of-Hospital and Emergency Department Setting? Ann Emerg Med | 2015 |
| Dehon E, McKenzie K, McLemore G. The Impact of Trainees on Length of Stay in the Emergency Department at an Academic Medical Center. South Med J. 2015 May;108(5):245-8. | 2015 |
| Aneja A, Jew NB, Graves ML, McKenzie K. Skin dimpling after a closed proximal humerus fracture. J Emerg Med. 2013 Oct;45(4):e99-102. | 2013 |
| Tollefson BJ, McKenzie LK, Galli R. Top Ten Facts You Should Know About Snakebites. J Miss State Med Assoc. 2012 Jan;53(1):9-10 | 2012 |
| Harris J, McKenzie K, Finley R Atraumatic Rupture of a Normal Spleen: A Case Report. JMSMA. 2011 Jul:209-11 | 2011 |
| Johnson, J.M., Thomas T.M., Wilson C.M., McKenzie L.K. A 24-year old man with subjective fever an syncope J Emerg Nurs. 2010 Jul:36(4):336-7. | 2010 |
| Galli R., Keith J., McKenzie K., Hall G., Henderson K. TelEmergency: A Novel System for Delivering Emergency Care to Rural Hospitals Ann Emerg Med. 51(3):275-84. 2008 | 2008 |
Abstracts | |
| McKenzie K., Summers R.L., Knight R.A. Accuracy of Diagnostic Decision Support Systems with Respect to Emergency Department Patients Ann Emerg Med. 2002;40(4):S95 2002 | 2002 |
Book Chapter | |
| McKenzie, L.K. On-line review questions (various chapters) in Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice Rosen's Emergency Medicine: Concepts and Clinical Practice, 7th ed. Mosby Elsevier, Philadelphia, PA 2009 | 2009 |
Letter to the Editor | |
| Phillips, W.J., Halpin J., Jones J., McKenzie K. Remifentanil for procedural sedation in the emergency department. Ann Emerg Med 2009 Jan;53(1):163. | 2009 |
Presentations
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, The Surgical Airway., Southeastern Emergency Medicine Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA | 04/2016 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Lifesaving Emergency Medicine Procedures., Southeastern Emergency Medicine Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA | 04/2016 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Uses of Ultrasound on the Battlefield., US Army Medical Department, Camp Buehring, Kuwait | 08/2015 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Tactical Medicine Procedures: A Refresher., US Army Medical Department, Camp Buehring, Kuwait | 08/2015 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Blood, Tourniquets, and TXA., Army Medical Department, Camp Buehring, Kuwait | 07/2015 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Battlefield Medicine: What We've Learned., Southeastern Emergency Medicine Annual Conference, New Orleans, LA | 05/2015 |
| Poster Presentation, Improving Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation., Society of Academic Emergency Medicine, San Diego, CA | 05/2015 |
| Poster Presentation, The Impact of Trainees on Length of Stay in the Emergency Department at an Academic Medical Center., Society of Academic Emergency Medicine Research Forum, Dallas, TX | 05/2014 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Ultrasound in Trauma., Mississippi ACEP, Jackson, MS | 08/2013 |
| Poster Presentation, Do evaluations of residents change when the evaluator becomes known?, Council of Residency Directors Research Forum, Atlanta, GA | 09/2012 |
| Poster Presentation, Do evaluations of residents change when the evaluator becomes known?, Society of Academic Emergency Medicine Research Forum, Chicago, IL | 05/2012 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Blast Injuries, International Security Assistance Force Medical Conference, Kabul, Afghanistan | 05/2006 |
| Poster Presentation, TelEmergency: Distance Emergency Care Using Nurse Practitioners., American College of Emergency Physicians Research Forum, San Francisco, CA | 10/2004 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Faculty Lecturer of the Year, Department of Emergency Medicine | 2014 |
| Faculty Lecturer of the Year, Department of Emergency Medicine | 2011 |
| Teacher of the Year - Department of Emergency Medicine, The University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2006 |
| Chief Resident of Emergency Medicine, The University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2002 |
| Excellence in Research Award - Department of Emergency Medicine, The University of Mississippi Medical Center | |
| National Defense Service Medal, United States Army | |
| Iraq Campaign Medal, United States Army | |
| Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, United States Army | |
| Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, United States Army | |
| Army National Guard Components Achievement Medal, United States Army | |
| Army Achievement Medal, United States Army | |
| Afghanistan Campaign Medal, United States Army | |
| Army Commendation Medal, United States Army | |
| Meritorious Service Medal, United States Army | |
| Bronze Star Medal, United States Army |
Professional Membership and Service
| National Association of State EMS Officials, Fellow | 2013 - 2014 |
| National Association of EMS Physicians, Member | 2013 - Present |
| Society of Academic Emergency Medicine, Committee Member, Ethics Committee | 2013 - 2015 |
| American Academy of Emergency Medicine, Inaugural Committee Member, Quality Standards Committee | 2013 - Present |
| American Academy of Emergency Medicine, Fellow | 2009 - Present |
| American Board of Emergency Medicine, Diplomate | 2005 - Present |
| American College of Emergency Physicians, Fellow | 1999 - Present |
| Society of Academic Emergency Medicine, Member | 1999 - Present |
Committee Service
| Emergency Department Hand Hygiene Committee, Chair | 2016 - Present |
| AAEM Quality Standards Committee, Member | 2015 - Present |
| Emergency Medicine Quality Council, Chair | 2014 - Present |
| Clinical Advisory Group, Member | 2013 - Present |
| Medical Direction, Training, and Quality Assurance Committee, Member | 2013 - Present |
| Department of Emergency Medicine Clinical Competence Committee, Member | 2010 - 2013 |
| Department of Emergency Medicine Documentation Task Force, Task Force Chair | 2009 - 2009 |
| UMMC Emergency Management Committee, Co-Chair | 2008 - 2013 |
| Patient Care Products Committee, Member | 2008 - 2011 |
| UMMC Emergency Management Committee, Member | 2006 - Present |
| Department of Emergency Medicine Education Council Committee, Chair | 2005 - 2008 |
| Department of Emergency Medicine Education Council Committee, Member | 2004 - 2008 |
| SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-GRADUATE MEDICAL EDUCATION, Member | 2004 - 2007 |
| SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-RESIDENCY REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE, Member | 2004 - 2007 |
Community Service
| Mississippi Army National Guard, Deputy Commander of Clinical Affairs | 10/2015 - Present |
| United States Military, Operation New Dawn | 06/2015 - 10/2015 |
| Mississippi Army National Guard, State Flight Surgeon | 08/2012 - Present |
| United States Military, Operation New Dawn | 04/2011 - 08/2011 |
| Mississippi Army National Guard, Flight Surgeon | 11/2008 - Present |
| Army Medical Department Regional Training Institute, Medical Director | 11/2008 - Present |
| State Medical Assistance Team, State of Mississippi, Medical Director | 07/2008 - Present |
| Mississippi Army National Guard Incapacitation Board, Physician Member | 05/2007 - Present |
| Mississippi Army National Guard, Field Surgeon | 12/2006 - 11/2008 |
| United States Military, Operation Enduring Freedom | 04/2006 - 07/2006 |
| United States Military, Operation Iraqi Freedom | 2003 - 02/2004 |
| Florida Army National Guard, Battalion Surgeon | 12/1998 - 12/2006 |
Other Service
| US Army Medical Department Medic Skills Training and Validation | 06/2015 - 09/2015 |
| Ebola & Emerging Infectious Diseases PPE Training | 11/2014 - Present |
| Holmes Community College Critical Care Paramedic Training Program, Medical Director | 2014 - Present |
| Mississippi Center for Emergency Services, Medical Director | 07/2013 - Present |
| Emergency Medicine Resident Procedural Competency Initiative, Training Developer | 06/2011 - 09/2011 |
| Wilderness and Disaster Medicine M4 Elective, Course Developer and Director | 07/2009 - 06/2014 |
| State Medical Assistance Team, Medical Director | 07/2008 - Present |
| Program Development and Research for Telemergency, Director | 05/2004 - 04/2006 |
Teaching Experience
| Hospital-based training, Course, Course Director, Ebola & Emerging Infectious Diseases PPE Training | Annual 2014 |
| Medicine, Course, Preceptor, Introduction to Clinical Medicine | Annual 2012 - 2013 |
| 686, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Wilderness Medicine | Annual 2009 |
Directed Student Learning
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, Civilian Disaster Healthcare Response Systems: An Exploratory Study Using the Delphi Technique Advised: Jonathan Wilson | 2016 - Present |
| Research Advisor, Advised: Joel Fahling | 2015 - Present |
Fellows supervised
| Emergency Medical Services, Program Director, 1 fellows supervised | 11/2015 - Present |
Residency Training
| Emergency Medicine Residency, Subspecialty/Activity Director | 2014 - Present |
| Emergency Medicine Residency Program, Subspecialty/Activity Director | 2010 - Present |
| Emergency Medicine, Assoc. Program Director | 2007 - 02/2008 |
| Emergency Medicine Residency Program, Asst. Program Director | 2004 - 06/2007 |