John S. Rushing, MD
Assistant Professor
Department:
SOM-Obstetrics & Gynecology
Email:
jsrushing@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-5330
Education
| University of Colorado, Fellowship Training, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility | 2022 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, Residency Training, Obstetrics & Gynecology | 2019 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, MD, Doctorate of Medicine | 2015 |
| University of Mississippi, BA, Biology | 2009 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, ABOG | |
| Licensure | |
| Certification, Obstetrics and Gynecology, ABOG |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Pomeroy KO, Comizzoli P, Rushing JS, Lerston IL, Nel-Themaat L The ART of cryopreservation and its challenging landscape Fertil Steril. 2022 Mar;117(3):469-476 | |
| Rushing JS, Appiah L, Polotsky AJ, Murray S, Foust E, Hassell K, Roeca C Ovarian stimulation for fertility preservation in an oncology patient with etonogestrel implant in place J Assist Reprod Genet. 2021 Feb;38(2):513-516 | |
| Nasab S, Rushing JS, Segars JH, Evers E, Handa VL, Lawson S, Miller C, Yenokyan G, Bienstock J, Satin AJ A Mentorship Program for Academic Obstetrician Gynecologists that Improved Publication and Overall Confidence for Success Semin Reprod Med. 2019 Sep;37(5-06):257-264 | |
| do Carmo JM, da Silva AA, Rushing JS, Pace B, Hall JE Differential control of metabolic and cardiovascular functions by melanocortin-4 receptors in proopiomelanocortin neurons Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 2013 Aug 15;305(4):R359-68 | |
| do Carmo JM, da Silva AA, Sessums PO, Ebaady SH, Pace BR, Rushing JS, Davis MT, Hall JE Role of Shp2 in forebrain neurons in regulating metabolic and cardiovascular functions and responses to leptin Int J Obes (Lond). 2014 Jun;38(6):775-83 | |
| do Carmo JM, da Silva AA, Rushing JS, Hall JE Activation of the central melanocortin system contributes to the increased arterial pressure in obese Zucker rats Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 2012 Mar 1;302(5):R561-7 | |
| Wallace K, Chatman K, Johnson V, Brookins A, Rushing J, LaMarca B Novel treatment avenues for uterine leiomyoma: a new implication for endothelin? Clin Sci (Lond). 2018 Oct 29;132(20):2261-2267 | |
| Parry JP, Riche D, Rushing J, Linton B, Butler V, Lindheim SR Performing the Parryscope technique gently for office tubal patency assessment Fertil Steril. 2017 Oct;108(4):71 | |
Review Article | |
| Rushing JS, Santoro N Perimenopause: Utility of Testing Current Opinion in Endocrine and Metabolic Research 27 (2022): 100402 | 2022 |
| Hagen-Lillevik S, Rushing JS, Appiah L, Longo N, Andrews A, Lai K, Johnson J Pathophysiology and management of classic galactosemic primary ovarian insufficiency Reprod Fertil. 2021 Jun 25;2(3):R67-R84. | |
Abstracts | |
| Rushing J, Roeca C, Clain E, Lersten IL, Siegel DR, Johnson J, Santoro N, Polotsky AJ Improving resident education in reproductive endocrinology and infertility. Fertility and Sterility 118.4 (2022): e187 | |
| Rushing J, Truong T, Meacham R, Stern JE, Polotsky AJ PREIMPLANTATION GENETIC TESTING FOR ANEUPLOIDY IMPROVES LIVE BIRTH RATE PER TRANSFER IN MALE FACTOR INFERTILITY Fertility and Sterility 118.4 (2022): e89-e90 | |
Book Chapter | |
| Rushing JS, Santoro N Fertility Issues in Polycystic Ovarian Disease: A Systematic Approach. Endocrinol Metab Clin North Am. 2021 Mar;50(1):43-55 | |
| Parry JP, Rushing JS Blastocyst Transfer for Everyone? Textbook of Assisted Reproduction. Springer, Singapore, 2020. 425-429. | |
Presentations
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Updates on Menopausal Hormone Therapy, Medical Endocrinology Grand Rounds, Jackson, MS | 01/2026 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Fertility Preservation in Oncology Patients, Medical Oncology Grand Rounds, Jackson, MS | 06/2023 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Endometriosis: Updates on Medical Management, MS/AL ACOG Annual Regional Conference, Destin, FL | 05/2023 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Management of Non-Tubal Ectopic Pregnancy, Grand Rounds Department of OBGYN, Jackson, MS | 03/2023 |
| Platform Presentations, Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy Improves Live Birth Rate Per Transfer in Male Factor Infertility, ASRM Scientific Congress and Expo, Anaheim, CA | 10/2022 |
| Poster Presentation, Improving Resident Education in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, ASRM Scientific Congress and Expo, Anaheim, CA | 10/2022 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Male and Female Infertility, Medical Endocrinology Grand Rounds, Jackson, MS | 08/2022 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Pediatric Adolescent Fertility Preservation, Pediatric Hematology and Oncology Grand Rounds, Jackson, MS | 07/2022 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Fertility Preservation, University of Mississippi Division of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Jackson, MS | 07/2022 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Understanding the Cellular Mechanisms that Contribute to POI in Classic Galactosemia, University of Colorado Department of OBGYN Grand Rounds, Denver, CO | 05/2022 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Pilot Program: Improving Resident Education in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, University of Colorado Department of OBGYN Grand Rounds, Denver, CO | 04/2022 |
| Poster Presentation, Altered Stress Responsive Gene Expression and Apoptosis Susceptibility in a Granulosa Cell Model of Classic Galactosemic Primary Ovarian Insufficiency, Society of Reproductive Investigation, Denver, CO | 03/2022 |
| Poster Presentation, Where are the donors: Do donor conceived people become donors themselves?, ASRM Scientific Congress, Baltimore, MD | 10/2021 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, National Journal Club Presentation: Transplantation of Cryopreserved Ovarian Tissue in a series of 285 Women: a review of five leading centers, North American Society for Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology, Denver, CO | 09/2021 |
| Platform Presentations, Dysregulation of Primordial Follicle Growth Activation Regulatory Factor Expression in a Granulosa Cell Model of Galactosemic Primary Ovarian Insufficiency, Society of Reproductive Investigation, Boston, MA | 07/2021 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Infertility Evaluation to Hysterectomy? A Rare Presentation of GTN, Colorado ACOG, Denver, CO | 04/2021 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Van Wyk-Grumbach Syndrome: An Interesting Presentation of Hypothyroidism, University of Colorado Division of Endocrinology, Denver, CO | 05/2020 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, A Mentorship Program for Obstetrician Gynecologists Improves Overall Confidence for Academic Success, University of Mississippi Department of OBGYN Research Retreat, Jackson, MS | 05/2018 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Stump the Professors: Ruptured Endometrioma, Gynecic (Jackson Obstetrical Gynecological Society), Jackson, MS | 01/2018 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Interesting cases encountered during OBGYN residency, Gynecic (Jackson Obstetrical Gynecological Society), Jackson, MS | 03/2016 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| APGO Excellence in Teaching Award, Faculty, UMMC OBGYN Department | 2024 |
| Reproduction and Fertility Lay Summary Prize, Reproduction and Fertility | 2021 |
| AAGL Special Excellence in Endoscopic Procedures, UMMC | 2019 |
| Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Resident Award for Excellence in Obstetrics, UMMC | 2019 |
| John T. Kitchings, M.D. CREOG Examination Award, UMMC | 2019 |
| APGO Excellence in Teaching Award, UMMC | 2019 |
| Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award, Arnold P. Gold Foundation | 2019 |
| Resident of the Year Award, UMMC School of Medicine | 2019 |
| Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award, Arnold P. Gold Foundation | 2018 |
| All Star Resident Award, UMMC School of Medicine | 2018 |
| Golden Apple Teaching Award, UMMC OBGYN | 2018 |
| Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award, Arnold P. Gold Foundation | 2017 |
| Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award, Arnold P. Gold Foundation | 2016 |
| Golden Apple Teaching Award, UMMC OBGYN | 2016 |
| Joey Purvis Award for most caring and concern for patients and fellow students, UMMC OBGYN | 2015 |
| Gold Humanism Honor Society, UMMC School of Medicine | 2015 |
| John Gibbons Medical Student Award, ACOG District VII | 2014 |
Professional Membership and Service
| ASRM | |
| ACOG | |
| SREI | |
| Gynecic |
Teaching Experience
| SOM 622, Medicine, Lecture, Course Presenter, M2: Production of Estrogens | Annual |
| SOM 622, Medicine, Lecture, Course Presenter, M2: Female Puberty | Annual |
| SOM 610, Medicine, Lecture, Course Presenter, M1: Intro to Gestation | Annual |
| Medicine, Small Group, Course Presenter, M1: Contraception | Annual |
| Medicine, Lecture, Attending, M3: Female Puberty | Annual |
| Medicine, Lecture, Attending, M3: Amenorrhea | Annual |
| Medicine, Lecture, Attending, M3: Infertility | Annual |
| Medicine, Lecture, Attending, Resident Didactics: Mullerian Anomalies | Annual |
| Medicine, Lecture, Attending, Resident Didactics: Infertility | Annual |
| Medicine, Lecture, Attending, Resident Didactics: CREOG Review for REI | Annual |
| Medicine, Lecture, Attending, OBGYN Intern School: The Menstrual Cycle | Annual |
Residency Training
| Obstetrics and Gynecology, Research Advisor | 2026 - Present |
| Obstetrics and Gynecology, Research Advisor | 2024 - 06/2025 |