Amanda R. Rice, MD

Amanda R. Rice, MD

Assistant Professor

Department:
SOM-Family Medicine

Email:
arice@umc.edu

Work Phone:
(601) 815-0600

Biography

Dr. Amanda Rice is native of Jackson, MS who graduated from Mississippi College in 2001. After graduation from college, Dr. Rice attended University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. Due to her roots, she returned to complete Family Medicine residency at University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2011. Dr. Rice has practiced medicine in Mississippi serving patients in rural area and Jackson metro area. Dr. Rice has served as a physician in multiple compacities including private practice and as Chief Medical Officer at a Federally Qualified Health Center. Dr. Rice returned to UMMC in 2019 to become faculty in the Department of Family Medicine. Since being at UMMC, Dr. Rice has become core faculty at the residency program and continues to see her own panel of patients at the Flowood family medicine clinic. Dr. Rice is board certified in family medicine, a member of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, and Group on Women in Medicine and Science. She is committed to patient care and has a passion for educating patients, community health, and educating learners. Outside of Medicine, Dr. Rice enjoys spending time with her family, serves as youth mentor, and enjoys singing.

Education

University of Mississippi Medical School, Family Medicine Residency, Family Medicine2011
University of Kansas School of Medicine, MD, Medical degree2008
Mississippi College, BS, Biology2001

Specialty Certification Licensure

Re-certification, American Board of Family Medicine04/2013 - Present
Licensure, Medical, Mississippi State Medical Board06/2011 - 06/2026

Current Positions

Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine01/2019 - Present
The University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi 39216

Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments

Chief Medical Officer, G.A. Carmichael Family Health Center07/2022 - 04/2024

Publications

Journal Article

Alston, K., Rice, A., Melton, S., & Bibb, K. I'm not superwoman...and that is okay: Self-Care and Women in Medicine. (Current Status: In Preparation)
Momah, T., Rice, A., Diaz Gomez, O. "Lymphoblastic Leukemia (Metachronous): Malignancy in Metastatic Prostate Cancer
(Current status: In Preparation)

Presentations

Poster Presentation, UMMC05/2025

Honors, Awards, and Recognition

Early- Career Faculty Award Nominee, Group on Women in Medicine and Science (GWIMS)2025
Trailblazer Award for Excellence in Medical Student Education, UMMC2025
Emerging Leaders Fellowship recipient, Society of Teachers in Family Medicine2024
GWIMS Leadership Development Program, Group on Women in Medicine and Science2024
Executive Leadership Award, G.A. Carmichael Family Health Centers2023
Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Physicians2023

Professional Membership and Service

STFM New Faculty in Family Medicine Collaborative, Incoming Chair, Providing support and mentoring for new faculty members. As Chair, I was elected by committee members to serve in 3-year term.2025 - Present
STFM Medical Student Education Collaborative, Member, Encouraging and supporting medical student education faculty and leaders2025 - Present
STFM Minority and Multicultural Health Collaborative, Member, Increasing the number of URM faculty, including those with leadership positions in academic family medicine and the number of URM FM students/residents2025 - Present
STFM Artificial Intelligence (AI) Collaborative, Member, This collaborative will serve as a dedicated platform for educators, researchers, and enthusiasts to come together, exchange ideas, and explore the possibilities of AI in education. By pooling our collective expertise and resources, we can create a space that nurtures innovation and drives positive change in the way we educate and empower future generations.2025 - Present
STFM Emerging Leaders Fellowship, Fellow, I was selected from a competitive pool of qualified applicants nationwide for a prestigious year-long fellowship focused on leadership in academic medicine. This fellowship offers a unique opportunity for professional growth and development in leadership roles. I am one of 14 individuals chosen to participate. The program includes a 12-month leadership project, individual and team presentations—including one at a national conference—and culminates in certification upon successful completion2025 - Present
American Diabetes Association, Member2023 - Present
American College of Healthcare Executives, Member2022 - Present
National Association of Community Health Centers, Member, Clinical committee2022 - Present
Group on Women in Medicine and Science, Member2021 - Present
Society of Teachers of Family Medicine, Member2019 - Present
American Medical Association, Member2011 - 2020
Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians, Member2011 - Present

Committee Service

SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-MEDICAL STUDENT PROMOTIONS, Member2025 - Present
Family Medicine Residency Program Clinical Competency Committee, Co-Chair2024 - Present
National Association of Community Health Centers Clinical Practice Committee, Member2023 - 2024
Mississippi Coaches Alliance, Board director for nonprofit organization that assist with program for student athletes in state of Mississippi2022 - Present
G.A. Carmichael Family Health Centers Clinical Quality Improvement and Quality Assurance Committee, Chair2022 - 2024
Family Medicine Update Planning Committee, Member2019 - 2020
Office of Patient Experience, family medicine faculty champion who reviewed patient experience survey results and strategies to improve patient experience2019 - 2020
Family Medicine Residency Selection Committee, Member2019 - Present
Family Medicine Residency Program Clinical Competency Committee, Member2019 - Present
Family Medicine Program Evaluation Committee, Member2019 - Present
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-ADMISSIONS INTERVIEW, Member2019 - Present

Community Service

Mississippi Food Network, Volunteer as part of UMMC Family Medicine departmental community day as we donated over 1200 food items and assisted with organizing, preparing, and packaging the items to be delivered to families in need.04/2025 - 04/2025
Department Holiday Service Project, I participated with the rest of the Family Medicine Department as we partnered with the Jackson Revival Center for their "Angel Among Us" Project. We collected items and monetary donations to purchase holiday gifts for families in need.12/2024 - 12/2024
Strength, Humility, Excellence (S.H.E.) Project, Guest presenter on topic "Diabetes, Holiday Mindful Eating"11/2024 - 11/2024
Harvest Celebration Church Breast Cancer Awareness Brunch, guest speaker for discussion on breast cancer screening10/2024 - 10/2024
Strength, Humility, Excellence (S.H.E.) Project, Guest presenter on the topic " Hypertension, Heart Disease, Diabetes: Knowing Your Numbers Can Save Your Life"10/2024 - 10/2024
American Heart Association Community Health Fair, I was a volunteer and assisted with BP checks, glucose checks, and provided medical consultation to attendees. I also arranged for and supervised 3 Family Medicine residents and 1 medical student that assisted with this event09/2024 - 09/2024
Christ Tabernacle Church Health Summit, Guest speaker for youth and young adult attendees. Topic "Protect yourself because You are important" which focused on preventative health for youth and young adults, proper nutrition and exercise, and safe sex practices.08/2024 - 08/2024
WJTV Morning News Health Talk, Health care guest to discuss "Importance of Annual Wellness"05/2024 - 05/2024
Hinds Community College Health Fair, volunteer - provided medical consults10/2023 - 10/2023
New Horizon Church International Obesity Town Hall, Guest panelist for "Obesity and your Health"08/2023 - 08/2023
4th Annual Adverse Childhood Experiences & Trauma Awareness Symposium, "The Moment to Sustain Positive Childhood, Adult, and Community Experiences" Guest panelist on discuss of childhood trauma and maternal health04/2023 - 04/2023
American Red Cross Disaster Relief clinic for Rolling Fork, MS, I was the lead physician for Community Health Center mobile unit set up for health care needs and urgent rescues following tornado in Rolling Fork. I assisted in providing patient care, search and rescue, and coordinating ordering of emergency medication for people affected by the tragic loss of most daily needs and health care necessities during the tornado.03/2023 - 03/2023
Mississippi Schools for Deaf and Blind Career Day, Volunteer for career fair and discussed the path of education for a career in medicine. Also counseled students on the required testing, importance of having a mentor in the area of interest, and benefits of shadowing those that are in that career.10/2022 - 10/2022
Kixie 107 FM Radio interview with Rob Jay, Live radio interview discussing Wellness including preventative care and screenings. We also discussed current sports events and how to recover from sports relayed injuries.10/2022 - 10/2022
S.T.E.A.M. Camp at Tougaloo College, guest presenter on "Being a great Leader"07/2022 - 07/2022
Smith Chapel M.B. Church Annual Health Fair, Volunteer- provided medical consults on checking blood pressure and glucose. Counseled attendees on the importance of "knowing your numbers."10/2021 - 10/2024
Union Hill M.B. Church Health Fair, Volunteer and provided medical consultation on preventative health, wellness, how to monitor blood pressure and glucose, and the importance of regular health care check ups.10/2019 - 10/2019
Jackson Free Clinic, Volunteering biannually as attending physician providing oversight to medical students and residents in patient care at the free clinic01/2019 - Present
Association of Black Cardiologists Inc. "Spirit of the Heart Cardiovascular Prevention and Wellness", "A community of Leaders call to Action Forum" panelist10/2017 - 10/2017
Jackson State University Girls Engaging in Mathematical Sciences (GEMS), Featured guest/speaker for Career Series06/2017 - 06/2017
Strength, Humility, Excellence (S.H.E.) Project, Featured speaker on topic "Pink Girls Rule the World, Breast Cancer Awareness"10/2014 - 10/2014

Other Service

HIV certified provider training, I received certification in HIV training, including treatment regimens, behavioral therapy recommendations, and management of pre-exposure (PrEP), and post- exposure prophylactic (PEP) treatments.11/2023 - 11/2023
American Heart Association Women In Red, Attendee/donor02/2023 - 02/2023

Teaching Experience

Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, FQHC: what are they?Spring 2025
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Family Medicine OrientationWinter 2024
CONJ 612, Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, Introduction to the Medical Profession-1 (IMP-1): Professionalism Small GroupsFall 2024 - 2024
FM656A, Medicine, Course, Course Director, FM Inpatient ServiceAnnual 2024
FM651A, Medicine, Course, Course Director, FM PreceptorshipAnnual 2024
FM 652A, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Family Medicine ClerkshipAnnual 2024
FM658A, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Medical EthicsAnnual 2024
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Musculoskeletal ExamSpring 2024
Small Group, Medicine, Small Group, Preceptor, Social Determinants of HealthFall 2024
Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, Shoulder exam and joint injection workshopFall 2024 - 2024
Medicine, Small Group, Guest Presenter, Why choose Family MedicineFall 2024 - 2024
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, GI systems-Common GI ProblemsAnnual 2024
CONJ612, Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, Introduction to the Medical Profession-1 (IMP-1): Patient-Physician small groupsFall 2024 - 2024
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Family Medicine OrientationWinter 2023
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Family Medicine OrientationWinter 2022
Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, IMP- 3 Physician AdvocacyAnnual 2022 - 2023
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Family Medicine OrientationWinter 2021
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Family Medicine OrientationWinter 2020
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, FMOWinter 2019

Directed Student Learning

Preceptor, Advised: Kaitlin Williams, Ashya Robinson, Mary Davis, Courtney Detwiler2024 - Present

Residency Training

UMMC Psychiatry Residency Program, Attending Physician2022 - Present
UMMC Preventive Medicine Residency Program, Attending Physician2022 - Present
UMMC Family Medicine Residency Program, Attending Physician2022 - Present
UMMC Family Medicine Residency Program, Attending Physician2019 - Present