Janet L. Ricks, DO
Professor
Department:
SOM-Family Medicine
Email:
jricks2@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-6800
Biography
Dr. Janet Ricks is a board certified Family Medicine physician. Born in Texas and raised in rural Mississippi, she attained her medical degree from University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri. She completed her Family Medicine residency here at UMMC. She is committed to providing comprehensive health care to her patients. Outside of clinical practice, her hobbies are hiking, baking and crochet.
Education
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, Family Medicine | 2001 |
| University of Health Sciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine, DO | 1998 |
| Mississippi University for Women, BA, Biology | 1992 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians | 11/2010 - 11/2017 |
| Certification, Diplomate: Family Medicine | 03/2014 - Present |
| Licensure, State Medical License | 06/2001 - Present |
Current Positions
| Family Medicine Residency Program Director, School of Medicine | 02/2018 - Present |
| Professor, School of Medicine | 07/2017 - 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 | 07/2012 - 06/2017 |
| Assistant Professor, University of MS Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Family Medicine | 2007 - 06/2012 |
| Physician, Rush Medical Group, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine | 07/2001 - 12/2006 |
| Physician, Specialty Hospital of Meridian, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine | 07/2001 - 12/2006 |
Sponsored Program Funding
Publications
Review of questions for Kaplan Question Bank | |
| Ricks, J. - Reviewer USMLE Step 2 Clinical Knowledge Question Bank, Kaplan Medical | |
Journal Article | |
| Sankoorikal, V., Ricks, J Clinical Problem-Solving Case: When the Treatment Becomes the Problem Journal of the MSMA, Vol. LVI, No. 7, pgs. 213-215. | 2016 |
| Ricks J, Replogle R, Cook N Management of Alcohol Withdrawal Syndrome Am Fam Physician. 2010 Aug 15;82(4):344-347. | 2010 |
| Shipley S Ricks J Heart Failure: An Overview of the 2013 ACCF/AHA Guidelines & Focused Updates (2016 & 2017) Family Medicine Residency Curriculum Resource, online resource | 2018 |
Book Chapter | |
| Ricks J, Hammer Toe, 5 Minute Clinical Consult Lippincott, Williams and Wilkins, Philadelphia, In Press | |
Presentations
| Family Practice Update, "The Case for Obesity", Department of Family Medicine, Jackson, MS | 03/2017 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, "Weight First: Better Health Through Weight Management", Louisiana Osteopathic Medical Association Annual CME Conference, New Orleans, LA | 08/2016 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, "Weight First: Better Health Through Weight Management", Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association Summer Conference, Destin, FL | 06/2016 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, "Hemoptysis" Case Presentation", Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association Winter Conference, Biloxi, MS | 01/2016 |
| NSF Supported Grant, Lecture on Cardiac Rhythm Abnormalities / Introduction to Research in STEM (Science, Technology, Medicine Fields), HBCU Facilities/Moving Forward Grant, LeMoyne College/Memphis, TN | 06/2015 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, "Shoulder Exam", Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association, Destin, FL | 05/2015 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, "Welcome to Medicare Visit Requirements", Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association, Destin, FL | 05/2015 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, "Challenges for the Clinical Competency Committee" Presentation by Dr. Ricks and Dr. Chris Arthur, ACOFP Program Directors Workshop, Las Vegas | 03/2015 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, "Keeping Up" with medical information, MS Osteopathic Medical Association, Biloxi, MS | 02/2014 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, How to manage warfarin in atrial fibrillation, A-OPTIC and Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association | 05/2013 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Improving primary care treatment of atrial fibrillation, MS Osteopathic Medical Association, Biloxi, MS | 02/2013 |
| Presentation to Family Medicine Residents, Update on the ADA/EASD guidelines for treating Type II Diabetes, Department of Family Medicine, Woodbridge Teaching Center | 10/2012 |
| Presentation for Family Medicine Residents, Dementia, Department of Family Medicine, Woodbridge Teaching Center | 07/2012 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, PAVE (Performance improvement in Adult Vaccination and Education) Adult Varicella Adult Pneumococcus, Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association, Beau Rivage, Biloxi, MS | 02/2012 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Stills Technique for cervical spine, Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association, Destin, FL | 06/2011 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, The back exam and low back pain, Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association, Destin, FL | 05/2011 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, The back exam and low back pain, UMMC, Family Medicine, Jackson, MS | 04/2011 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Use of Insulin Infusion Pumps, Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association, Jackson, MS | 02/2011 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, The 10 Minute Shoulder exam, Louisiana Osteopathic Medical Association, New Orleans, LA | 08/2010 |
| Presentation to MadCAAP organization, Diet and Obesity, Madison Countians Allied Against Poverty, Canton, MS | 06/2010 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, The 10 minute shoulder exam, Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association, MS | 06/2010 |
| Presentation to Pre-Med students, Options in osteopathic medicine, Millsaps Pre-medical group, Millsaps University | 09/2009 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Hip Evaluation and treatment, Louisiana Osteopathic Medical Association, New Orleans, LA | 08/2009 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Hip Evaluation and treatment, Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association, Destin, FL | 06/2009 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Lumbar and Pelvis OMT, MS Osteopathic Medical Association, San Destin, Florida | 05/2008 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Implementing Insulin Infusion Pumps, UMMC Department of Family Medicine, Jackson, MS | 04/2008 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Department of Family Medicine Faculty of the Year, Department of Family Medicine - Residents | 2012 |
| Department of Family Medicine Faculty of the Year, Department of Family Medicine - Residents | 2010 |
| Department of Family Medicine Faculty of the Year, Department of Family Medicine - Residents | 2007 |
Professional Membership and Service
| Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association, Officer, Other Officer | 2020 - Present |
| Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association, Officer-President | 2015 - 2017 |
| Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association, Officer, Secretary | 2011 - 2013 |
| American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, Member | 2010 - Present |
| Jackson Free Clinic, Member | 2009 - 2012 |
| Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association, Member | 2007 - Present |
| American Osteopathic Association, Member | 2007 - Present |
| Mississippi Academy of Family Practice Physicians, Member | 1998 - Present |
| American Academy of Family Practice Physicians, Member | 1998 - Present |
| American Medical Association, Member | 1998 - Present |
Committee Service
| Program Evaluation Committee, Department of Family Medicine, Member | 2015 - Present |
| Family Medicine Residency Education Task Force, Chair | 2015 - Present |
| Medicaid Drug Utilization Review Board, Member | 2015 - Present |
| Goals and Objectives Evaluation Committee, Department of Family Medicine, Chair | 2015 - 2015 |
| Mississippi Rural Scholarship Program, Member | 2015 - Present |
| Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association Program Planning Committee, Member | 2015 - Present |
| Clinical Competency Committee, Chair | 2014 - Present |
| American College of Osteopathic Family Physician, In-Training Exam Committee, Member | 2013 - Present |
| Primary Care Coalition; Mississippi State Medical Association, Member | 2013 - Present |
| Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association Seminar Program Planning Committee, Chair | 2013 - 2015 |
| Office of Mississippi Physician Workforce, Member | 2012 - 2015 |
| SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-RESIDENCY REVIEW SUBCOMMITTEE, Member | 2011 - Present |
| Family Medicine Update Planning Committee, Member | 2009 - Present |
| Medical Records Committee, MS Baptist Medical Center, Member | 2009 - 2011 |
| Family Medicine Residency Selections Committee, Member | 2008 - Present |
| Physician Continuity Clinic, Member | 2007 - Present |
Community Service
| Jackson Free Clinic for the Homeless, Faculty Attending | 07/2013 - 06/2015 |
Other Service
| American Osteopathic Association, Delegate | 07/2016 - 07/2016 |
| American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, Delegate | 04/2016 - 04/2016 |
| American Osteopathic Association, Delegate | 07/2015 - 07/2015 |
| American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, Delegate | 03/2015 - 03/2015 |
| American Osteopathic Association, Delegate | 07/2014 - 07/2014 |
| American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians, Delegate | 03/2014 - 03/2014 |
| Paragon Implementation, Facilitator for Implementation of Electronic Health Record System | 01/2014 - 10/2014 |
| American Osteopathic Association, Delegate | 07/2013 - 07/2013 |
| Epic Implementation, Facilitator "Super User" for implementation of Electronic Health Record | 2012 - 10/2012 |
| Continuity Clinic, Physician | 2007 - Present |
Teaching Experience
| Medicine, Lecture, Course Presenter, Core Curriculum | Annual 2017 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Sepsis Guidelines | Spring 2016 - 2016 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Medical Management of Obesity | Spring 2016 - 2016 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Family Medicine In-training Exam Review | Spring 2016 - 2016 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, Evidence Based Medicine | Spring 2015 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Musculoskeletal Exam | Fall 2015 - 2015 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Diabetes Management | Fall 2015 - 2015 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, Journal Club | Fall 2015 - 2015 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Rapid Fire | Fall 2015 - 2015 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, The Practical Physical: Heart Murmurs | Fall 2015 - 2015 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, The Practical Physical: Flu | Fall 2015 - 2015 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Rapid Fire: Diabetes | Fall 2015 - 2015 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Evaluation of EKG | Spring 2015 - 2015 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, Introduction to Clinical Medicine | Spring 2014 - 2014 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Lecturer, Review of American Family Physician | Fall 2014 - 2014 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Spinal Stenosis | Spring 2014 - 2014 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Shoulder Exam | Spring 2014 - 2014 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Lecturer, Introduction to Osteopathic Manipulative Management | Fall 2014 - 2014 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, Problem Based Learning | Fall 2014 - 2014 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, Community Assessment | Fall 2014 - 2014 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, Evidence Based Medicine | Fall 2014 - 2014 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Orthopedic Examination | Fall 2014 - 2014 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Lecturer, Evidence Based Medicine | Fall 2013 - 2013 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, Community Assessment | Fall 2013 - 2013 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Orthopedic Physical Exam | Fall 2013 - 2013 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Diabetes Management | Fall 2013 - 2013 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Introduction to Osteopathic Manipulative Management | Fall 2013 - 2013 |
| 631, Medicine, Small Group, Lecturer, Family Medicine Clerkship | Fall 2012 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, Family Medicine Journal Club | Fall 2012 |
| 631, Medicine, Small Group, Lecturer, Family Medicine Clerkship | Spring 2012 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, Family Medicine Journal Club | Spring 2012 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Diabetes Management | Spring 2012 - 2012 |
| 631, Medicine, Small Group, Lecturer, Family Medicine Clerkship | Fall 2011 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, Family Medicine Journal Club | Fall 2011 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Lecturer, Navigating insurance forms | Fall 2011 |
| Medicine, Course, Course Director, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine | Fall 2011 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Spirometry | Fall 2011 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Course Director, Family Medicine Board and In-training Review | Summer 2011 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Orthopedic Physical exam | Summer 2011 |
| 682, Nursing, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Therapeutic Management in Primary Care - Master's course in nursing (N682-1) | Summer 2011 |
| 631, Medicine, Small Group, Lecturer, Family Medicine Clerkship | Fall 2010 |
| 631, Medicine, Small Group, Lecturer, Family Medicine Clerkship | Fall 2010 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, Family Medicine Journal Club | Fall 2010 |
| Medicine, Course, Course Director, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine | Fall 2010 |
| 682, Nursing, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Therapeutic Management in Primary Care - Master's course in nursing (N682-1) | Summer 2010 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Common Supplements | Winter 2010 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Diabetes Management | Winter 2010 |
| Medicine, Preceptor, Family Medicine Clerkship | Winter 2010 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Small group facilitator, Introduction to clinical medicine | Winter 2010 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Lecturer, Osteopathic Manipulative Management | Winter 2010 |
| 631, Medicine, Small Group, Lecturer, Family Medicine Clerkship | Fall 2009 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, Family Medicine Journal Club | Fall 2009 |
| Medicine, Course, Course Director, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine | Fall 2009 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Diabetes Management | Winter 2009 |
| Medicine, Preceptor, Family Medicine Clerkship | Winter 2009 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Small group facilitator, Introduction to clinical medicine | Winter 2009 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Lecturer, Osteopathic Manipulative Management | Winter 2009 |
| 631, Medicine, Small Group, Lecturer, Family Medicine Clerkship | Fall 2008 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, Family Medicine Journal Club | Fall 2008 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Diabetes Management | Winter 2008 |
| Medicine, Preceptor, Family Medicine Clerkship | Winter 2008 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Small group facilitator, Introduction to clinical medicine | Winter 2008 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Lecturer, Osteopathic Manipulative Management | Winter 2008 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Diabetes Management | Winter 2007 |
Directed Student Learning
| Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: | 2007 - Present |
Fellows supervised
| Primary Health Psychology Fellowship, Training Faculty, 2 fellows supervised | 01/2007 - Present |
Residency Training
| Family Medicine, Program Director | 2017 - Present |
| Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, Preceptor | 2016 - 10/2016 |
| Department of Family Medicine, Asst. Program Director | 2010 - 06/2017 |
| Department of Family Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, Program Director | 2010 - Present |
| Department of Family Medicine, Training Faculty | 2007 - Present |
| Department of Family Medicine - Inpatient Service MBMC and UMMC, Attending Physician | 2007 - Present |