William "Mark" M. Meeks, Jr, MD
PROFESSOR EMERITUS
Education
| Medical College of Virginia, Chief Resident, Internal Medicine | 1986 |
| Medical College of Virginia, MD, Internal Medicine | 1985 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, MD, Medical School | 1982 |
| Mississippi State University, BS, General Science | 1978 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine | 09/1986 - Present |
| Certification, Hospice & Palliative Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine | 11/2012 - 11/2022 |
| Licensure, Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure | 06/2019 |
| Certification, Geriatric Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine | 04/1992 - Present |
Current Positions
| Director, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine | 2008 - Present |
| Division Director, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine | 2004 - Present |
| Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine | 2004 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Associate Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine | 1994 - 2004 |
| Director, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine | 1994 - 2000 |
| Internal Medicine Residency, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine | 1994 - 1996 |
| Internal Medicine Residency Program, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine | 1990 - 1994 |
| Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine | 1987 - 1993 |
| Instructor, McGuire VA Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine | 1986 - 1987 |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Pilkington VD, Douglas SP, Meeks, WM, Windham BG Series: Concepts in End of Life Care Palliative Care Medicine J MS State Med Assn. 2013;54(3):81-90 | 2013 |
| Meeks WM Why the Confusion? Journal Mississippi State Medical Association. 2009; 50(1)"10-13 | 2009 |
| Meeks WM Pathophysiology of Hypertension in the Elderly Seminars in Nephrology. 2002; 22(1):65-70 | 2002 |
| Guynes RD, Huey RL, McMullan MR, Meeks WM, Ellis M, Perry ES Case records of the Department of Medicine University of Mississippi Medical Center Journal of Mississippi State Medical Association. 1996: 37(9):736-739 | 1996 |
| Mosley, TH, Jr, Grothues, CA, Meeks, WM, Jr. Treatment of tension headache in the elderly: a controlled evaluation of relaxation training and relaxation training combined with cognitive behavior therapy Journal of Clinical Geropsychology. 1995;1:175-188 | 1995 |
| Cruse, JM, Brackin, MN, Lewis, RE, Meeks, W, Nolan, R and Brackin, B. HLA disease association and protection in HIV infection among African Americans and Caucasians Pathobiology. 1991; 59(5):324-328 | 1991 |
Presentations
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, The Aging Brain Pharmacotherapy in the Elderly, St. Dominic Behavioral Services, St. Dominic Jackson, MS | 07/2013 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Review of Frontal Lobe Dementias, Mississippi Department of Mental Health's 13th Annual Conference on Alzheimer's Disease and Psychiatric Disorders in the Elderly, Olive Branch, Mississippi | 08/2012 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Presentation-"Dementias" St. Phillips Episcopal Church, St. Phillips Episcopal Church, Jackson, Mississippi | 06/2012 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Transitions in Care for the Elderly: A panel discussion regarding sites of care for the elderly with physical and/or cognitive impairment Panel: Adult Day Care(Dixie Myrick), Assisted Living Facility(Jeff Eads), Skilled Nursing Facility(Julie Hoffman) and Hospice(Tony West), Department of Medicine Tuesday Chair's Conference, University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson MS | 01/2012 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Caregiver Conference Affirmations and Caregiver Challenges: Caring for the Patient with Cognitive Impairment, Univ of MS Medical Center and First Baptist Summit Counseling, First Baptist Church, Jackson MS | 10/2011 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Tuesday Chair's Conference "Ask the Experts", University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS | 10/2011 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Geriatric Pharmacotherapy, Ochsner Academics Geriatric Lecture Series, New Orleans, LA | 09/2011 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Southern Radio Show, Mississippi Public Broadcasting, Jackson, MS | 09/2011 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Principles of Hospice Care, University of Mississippi Medical Center Social Work, Jackson, Mississippi | 04/2011 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| 2015 Allstar Teaching Award | 2015 |
| M3 Allstar Attending, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2010 |
| James L. Achord Physician Award-in recogmition by his peers of his excellence and dedication as a physician and role model for medical students, University of Mississippi Medical Center/Department of Medicine | 2007 |
| Alpha Omega Alpha Faculty Member of the Year, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 1989 |
Professional Membership and Service
| Hospice Ministries, Director, Home Hospice Care | 2006 - 2010 |
| White House Council on Aging, Mississippi Delegate | 2005 |
| Mississippi Chapter of American Medical Directors Association, Vice President | 2004 - 2011 |
| Highland Home, Medical Director | 2002 - Present |
| State Veterans Association Home, Medical Director | 2002 - 2005 |
| American Medical Directors Association, Member | 1997 - Present |
| Lakeland Health Care Center, Medical Director | 1997 - 2001 |
| Mississippi Methodist Rehabilitation Center, Committee Member, Institutional Review Board | 1995 - 2003 |
| The Geriatric Education Center, Independent Study, Harvard University | 1993 |
| American Academy on Physician and Patient, Member | 1993 - 1995 |
| American Geriatrics Society, Member | 1992 - Present |
| American College of Physicians, Fellow | 1986 - Present |
| Society of General Internal Medicine, Member | 1986 - 2011 |
| Medical College of Virginia, Committee Member, Promotion and Tenure Committees | 1986 - 1987 |
| Medical College of Virginia, Committee Member, Pharmacotherapeutics Committee | 1986 - 1987 |
| Medical College of Virginia, Committee Member, Clinical Competence Committee | 1986 - 1987 |
Committee Service
| SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-EXECUTIVE FACULTY, Member | 1996 - 2011 |
| MEDICAL CENTER-ETHICS ADVISORY, Member | 1996 - 1997 |
| Medical Center - Geriatrics, Division Director | 1995 - Present |
| School of Medicine - Evaluation Committee, Chair | 1994 - 2011 |
| Medical Center - Agromedicine, Member | 1992 - 2011 |
| THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS AND CLINICS-INFECTION PREVENTION, Member | 1991 - 1994 |
| THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS AND CLINICS-PHARMACY AND THERAPEUTICS, Member | 1989 - 2011 |
Community Service
| Mississippi Health Care Association, Medical Director's conference | 04/2012 - 04/2012 |
Other Service
| University of Mississippi Health Care - Gentiva Hospice, Manage In-Patient Hospice Service | 2009 - 12/2015 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, Chief of Staff | 2007 - 2008 |
| Faculty Senate, Member | 1998 - 12/2011 |
| Department of Medicine, Chairman, Evaluation Committee | 1994 - 12/2011 |
| Geriatric Medicine Conference, Director | 1993 - 12/2011 |
| Faculty Senate, Member | 1993 - 1996 |
| Ambulatory Care Block, Director | 1991 - 1993 |
Teaching Experience
| Medicine, Lecture, Course Presenter, Geriatrics Core Curriculum | Annual 2018 - 2019 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Geriatric Core Curriculum | Annual 2017 - 2018 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Geriatrics Core Curriculum | Annual 2016 - 2017 |
| Medicine, Course, Course Presenter, Geriatrics Core Curriculum | Annual 2015 - 2016 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Course Presenter, Geriatrics Core Curriculum | Annual 2014 - 2015 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Course Presenter, Geriatric Core Curriculum | Annual 2013 - 2014 |
| 631, Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Internal Medicine Clerkship | Spring 2013 |
| 634, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Outpatient Care of the Geriatric Patient | Spring 2013 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Course Presenter, Geriatrics Core Curriculum | Annual 2012 - 2013 |
| 631, Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Internal Medicine Clerkship | Fall 2012 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Course Presenter, M3 Geriatric Lecture | Fall 2012 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, M4 Conference(Clinical Case) | Fall 2012 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Course Presenter, Mississippi College Physician Assistant Lectures | Fall 2012 |
| 634, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Outpatient Care of the Geriatric Patient | Fall 2012 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Course Presenter, M3 Geriatric Lecture | Summer 2012 |
| 631, Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, General Medicine Clerkship | Spring 2012 |
| 661, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Geriatrics/Gerontology | Spring 2012 |
| Medicine, Course Presenter, M2 Pharmacology Lecture | Spring 2012 |
| 634, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Outpatient Care of the Geriatric Patient | Spring 2012 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Course Presenter, Geriatric Core Curriculum | Annual 2011 - 2012 |
| 661, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Geriatrics/Gerontology | Fall 2011 |
| 631, Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, M3 Geriatric Medicine Lecture | Fall 2011 |
| 634, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Outpatient Care of the Geriatric Patient | Fall 2011 |
| 661, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Geriatrics/Gerontology | Spring 2011 |
| 634, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Outpatient Care of the Geriatric Patient | Spring 2011 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Course Presenter, Geriatric Core Curriculum | Annual 2010 - 2011 |
| 661, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Geriatrics/Gerontology | Fall 2010 |
| 634, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Outpatient Care of the Geriatric Patient | Fall 2010 |
Fellows supervised
| Geriatric Fellowship, Program Director, 2 fellows supervised | 07/2018 - 06/2019 |
| Geriatric Fellowship, Program Director, 3 fellows supervised | 07/2017 - 06/2018 |
| Geriatric Fellowship, Program Director, 3 fellows supervised, fellowship | 07/2016 - 06/2017 |
| Geriatric Fellowship, Program Director, 2 fellows supervised | 07/2014 - 06/2015 |
| Geriatric Fellowhsip, Program Director, 1 fellows supervised | 07/2013 - 06/2014 |
| Geriatric Fellowship, Program Director, 3 fellows supervised | 07/2012 - 06/2013 |
| Geriatric Fellowship, Program Director, 1 fellows supervised | 07/2011 - 06/2012 |
| Geriatric Fellowship, Program Director, 1 fellows supervised | 08/2009 - 06/2010 |