Amanda L. Witt, MD
Division Chief
Department:
SOM-Neurology
Email:
awitt@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-5500
Biography
Amanda Witt, MD is an Associate Professor and Neuromuscular Division Chief in the Department of Neurology at University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS. She is board certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with subspecialty board certifications in neuromuscular and electrodiagnostic medicine. She attended medical school at the University of Texas Medical School at Southwestern in Dallas, TX, completed an internal medicine internship at Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas and a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency at Baylor University Medical Center in Dallas, TX. She then completed a fellowship in neuromuscular medicine at the U.C. Davis Medical Center in Sacramento, CA. She moved to Jackson, MS with her family in 2011. She takes care of patients of all ages with congenital or acquired disabilities with a focus on neuromuscular disorders and spasticity management. She is the clinical director of the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) clinic in Jackson, MS and lead investigator for the MOVR project through the MDA. She enjoys teaching students, residents and fellows. She is also an active member of the AANEM (American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine) and has served on their education committee since 2017.
Education
| UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA DAVIS MEDICAL CENTER, FELLOWSHIP - AUGUST 2010 - AUGUST 2011, NEUROMUSCULAR MEDICINE FELLOWSHIP | 2011 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, RESIDENCY - JULY 2007 - JULY 2010, PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION DEPT. | 2010 |
| UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL SCHOOL, MD | 2006 |
| MILLSAPS COLLEGE, BS, CHEMISTRY | 2002 |
| BAYLOR UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER, PHYSICAL MEDICINE & REHABILITATION DEPT | |
| PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL OF DALLAS, INTERNAL MEDICINE |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Electrodiagnostic Medicine, American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine | 04/2018 - 04/2028 |
| Certification, Neuromuscular Medicine, Americal Board Of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation | 10/2011 - 12/2021 |
| Certification, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitaion | 07/2011 - 12/2021 |
| Licensure, Texas Medical Board | 08/2010 - 08/2014 |
| Licensure, MISSISSIPPI STATE BOARD OF MEDICAL LICENSURE | 05/2011 - 06/2014 |
| Licensure, California Medical Board | 05/2010 - 04/2013 |
Current Positions
| Professor, School of Medicine | 07/2022 - Present |
| Division Chief, School of Medicine, Department of Neurology | 05/2017 - Present |
| Director, School of Medicine, Department of Neurology | 2017 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Associate Professor, UMMC, School of Medicine, Department of Neurology | 07/2017 - 06/2022 |
| M3 Clerkship Director, UMMC, School of Medicine | 11/2014 - 09/2019 |
| Neuromuscular Fellowship Director, UMMC, School of Medicine | 07/2013 - 07/2020 |
| Division Director, UMMC, School of Medicine | 10/2011 - 06/2016 |
| Assistant Professor, Univeristy of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Neurology | 08/2011 - 06/2017 |
| Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics | 08/2011 - 06/2016 |
| Instructed and Observed fellow second year students, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology | 2004 - 05/2004 |
| Medical Assistant, The Woman's Clinic, Monroe, LA, School of | 2000 - 2002 |
| Orthopedic Clinic, Jackson, MS | 2000 - 2001 |
Sponsored Program Funding
| Extramural, MDA Clinic Grant, Muscular Dystrophy Assc (MDA) | 07/2021 - 06/2024 |
| Extramural, MOVR Grant for MDA clinic, MDA | 01/2021 - Present |
Presentations
| Invited Symposia, Myasthenia gravis: New Therapeutics, Neurology Clinical Sciences | 10/2024 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Neuromuscular Therapy for Carrier's Too?, Carrell Krusen, Virtual | 02/2021 |
| Poster Presentation, Subacute Weakness in a Patient with Hodgkin's Lymphoma, Carrell Krusen, Dallas, TX | 02/2020 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Chronic Management of Neuromuscular Disorders, AANEM, Washington DC | 10/2018 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Medical options for Management of Spasticity, PT at UMMC, Jackson, MS (JMM) | 11/2017 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Musculoskeletal Complications in Neuromuscular Disease, AANEM, Phoenix, AZ | 09/2017 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Metabolic Myopathy presentation of a Dystrophinopathy, Carrell Krusen Neuromuscular Symposium, Dallas, TX | 02/2017 |
| Poster Presentation, Etiologies of Concussion in Pediatric populations, American Neurological Association, Baltimore, MD | 10/2016 |
| Poster Presentation, Does A Loss of Consciousness Affect Post-Concussive Headache?, Sports Concussion Conference, Chicago, IL | 07/2016 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, I was one of 3 members of a concussion panel for the Mississippi Student-Athlete Health Forum held at the Sports Hall of Fame., Mississippi Student-Athlete Association, Mississippi Sports Hall of FAme | 05/2016 |
| Children's Quality Committee Meeting, Children's Rehabilitation Service: Rehab Metrics, Children's Quality Committee, Wiser Administration Conference Room | 12/2015 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Mild TBI/Concussion Pathway, General Surgery Department Noon Conference, Clinical Sciences Building, General Surgery conference room | 04/2015 |
| Rehab Grand Rounds, Therapy and Rehabilitation Options for Common Types of Neuromuscular Disease, Rehab Division Grand Rounds Series, 5A at UMMC | 04/2015 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Post Stroke Spasticity: Diagnosis and Management, 2014 Stroke Symposium, UMMC Conference Center, Jackson Medical Mall | 11/2014 |
| Poster Presentation, Clinical Phenotypes of Symptomatic Females with Dystrophinopathies, AANEM, Savannah, GA | 10/2014 |
| Rehab Grand Rounds, Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography: Clinical Correlations, Rehab Grand Rounds Series, 5A at UMMC | 05/2014 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Clinical Correlations of Electrodiagnostic testing, Family Medicine Update, Jackson, MS | 03/2014 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Clinical Correlations of Neuroanatomy, School of Health Related Professions, Physcial and Occupational therapy, UMMC Student Union Building | 03/2014 |
| Poster Presentation, Juvenile Dermatomyositis, Carell Krusen Symposium, Dallas, TX | 02/2014 |
| Rehab Grand Rounds, Traumatic Brain Injury, Rehab Grand Rounds Series, 106 LG Classroom | 09/2013 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Nerve Conduction Studies and Electromyography: Clinical Correlations, Grenada Medical Center Internal Medicine Department, Grenada Medical Center | 08/2013 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Children's Rehab Services, Pediatric Spring Meeting, Embassy Suites, Ridgeland, MS | 04/2013 |
| Poster Presentation, Infant Botulism, Carell Krusen Symposium, Dallas, TX | 02/2013 |
| Scientific Presentations, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Neurology Grand Rounds, UMMC | 12/2012 |
| Organized presentation for staff and families by an author and patient with Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Laurie Hoirup, M.S. From Sacramento, CA Author, I Can Dance: My Life with a Disability, Children's Rehabilitation Services, S123 | 08/2012 |
| Scientific Presentations, Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Pediatrics Grand Rounds, S123, UMMC | 08/2012 |
| Scientific Presentations, Rehabilitation and Medical Care of the Spinal Cord Injury Patient, Rehab Grand Rounds, UMMC | 07/2012 |
| Rehab Grand Rounds, Rehabilitation and Medical Complications following Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury, Rehab Grand Rounds Series, 308 LG classroom | 07/2012 |
| Scientific Presentations, Rehabilitation and Medical Care of the Spinal Cord Injury Patient, Gentiva CME for therapists, Eagle Ridge Conference Center, Raymond, MS | 05/2012 |
| Poster Presentation, A Retrospective Analysis of a Treatment Protocol of Juvenile Dermatomyositis with Intravenous Methylprednisolone, Intravenous Immunoglobulin, and Methotrexate, Americal Academy of Neurology, New Orleans, LA | 04/2012 |
| Poster Presentation, The Role of Electrodiagnostic Testing in a Case Series of Infants Who Present With Hypotonia, Carrell Krusen Symposium, Dallas, TX | 02/2012 |
| Scientific Presentations, Update on Dystrophinopathies, Pediatric Grand Rounds, noon, Jackson, MS | 02/2012 |
| Scientific Presentations, Update on Dystrophinopathies, Neurology Department, Grand Rounds (8am), UMMC | 02/2012 |
| Scientific Presentations, Variation of Phenotypic Presentation of Females with Dystrophinopathy, Carrell Krusen Symposium, Dallas, TX | 01/2012 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Alpha Omega Alpha, University of Texas Southwestern Medical School | 2006 |
| Phi Beta Kappa, Millsaps College | 2002 |
| JANET LYNNE SIMS AWARD FOR JR PREMED STUDENT, PHI BETA KAPPA |
Professional Membership and Service
| MDA, Care Center Director, Annual MDA conference attendance while director | 2017 - Present |
| AANEM, Committee Member, AANEM Electrodiagnostic SAE committee | 2013 - Present |
| AANEM, AANEM annual meeting, attended 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020 | 2010 - Present |
| AAPM&R, Attendee, Meeting, Annual Meeting 2012 | 2007 - Present |
Committee Service
| AANEM Educational Resource Committee, Member | 2018 - Present |
| AANEM Neuromuscular Update Committee, Member | 2017 - 2018 |
| Mentorship Committee for Dr. Rodriguez, Member | 2016 - Present |
| Neuroscience Curriculum Committee, Member | 2015 - Present |
| THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS AND CLINICS-MEDICAL RECORDS, Member | 2015 - 2016 |
| AANEM Electrodiagnostic SAE Committee, Member | 2013 - 2017 |
| Weekly Team/Staff meeting for Children's Rehabilitation inpatient service, Co-Chair | 2011 - 2016 |
| Department Head meeting for Children's Rehabilitation Service, Member | 2011 - 2016 |
Community Service
| MyWheels, Member of Board of Directors | 06/2016 - Present |
Other Service
| Resume Cervical Dystonia Botox, Medical Service | 2018 - Present |
| Reviewed Article for Muscle and Nerve | 10/2017 - 10/2017 |
| Doctor Day at Children's Museum, Preparation of display materials, organized staff/patients and community members who participate in disability awareness and recreation to present and interact with the children during the presentation. Organized equipment for demonstration for the day. | 12/2015 - 04/2016 |
| SWOT Analysis team for Children's Rehabilitation Services, Committee member | 09/2015 - 12/2015 |
| Multidisciplinary ALS Clinic, Co-Director of MDA clinic, physician. I also coordinate staff flow and consultations during clinic. | 01/2015 - Present |
| Botox for Infants with Torticollis, I now evaluate and provide botox injections for infants between 9 and 18 months of age who have persistent torticollis despite appropriate therapy and home stretching program as an intervention prior to consideration for surgery. This is data driven by multiple studies and was not previously performmed at UMMC. | 07/2014 - Present |
| Member of research committee preparing study on Early Mobility in the PICU, committee member, rehabilitation physician | 02/2014 - Present |
| Pediatric Concussion Follow up Program, Rehab Physician. Patients are referred to me with ongoing post concussive symptoms > 4 weeks for medical management and school advocacy | 07/2013 - Present |
| CARF accreditation preparation committee. Our rehab department was successful in acheiving a 3 year accreditation for our Pediatric Inpatient Rehabilitation Program and our Pediatric TBI program., medical director/rehabilitation physician | 04/2013 - 05/2014 |
| Participated in organization and function of a Children's Rehab Reunion, Master of ceremonies, planning committee | 09/2011 - 09/2012 |
Teaching Experience
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, M3 Neuroscience clerkship | Fall 20-21 |
| Medicine, Course, Block Leader for Neurotrauma, Medical Neuroscience and Behavior 2 | Fall 2021 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Med Behavior and Neuroscience | Spring 2021 |
| n/a, Lecture, Lecturer, EMG basics and cases | Spring 2021 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Med, Behavior and Neuroscience | Spring 2020 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Med, Behavior and Neuroscience | Fall 2019 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Medical Behavior, anatomy and physiology | Spring 2018 - 2018 |
| n/a, Medicine, Lecture, Course Presenter, Pediatric Neurology Fellow Lecture series | Summer 2018 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Medical Behavior, anatomy, and physiology | Spring 2018 - 2018 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Medical Behavior, anatomy, and physiology | Spring 2018 - 2018 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Medical Physiology | Fall 2017 - 2017 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, M1 Medical Neurobehavioral | Spring 2017 - 2017 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Medical Neurobehavior course M1 year | Spring 2017 - 2017 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Medical Physiology | Fall 2017 - 2017 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Nelson Conference | Fall 2015 - 2015 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Rehabilitation and Medical Care of the Spinal Cord Injury Patient | Fall 2015 - 2015 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Children's Rehabilitation Services | Summer 2014 - 2014 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Clinical Correlation: Nerve and Muscle | Fall 2012 - 2012 |
| Medicine, Neurology Resident lecture series, EMG/Neuromuscular Medicine | |
| Pediatric Rehabilitation |
Directed Student Learning
| Neuroscience M3 rotation, n/a | 2020 - Present |
| M3 Clerkship Director, none | 2014 - 2020 |
| Preceptor, not applicable Advised: Cynthia Wozow | 2014 - Present |
| Preceptor, none | 2014 - Present |
Fellows supervised
| Neurophysiology, Attending Physician, 1 fellows supervised, EMG portion of fellowship | 07/2021 - 06/2022 |
| FP Sports Medicine Fellowship, Training Faculty, 1 fellows supervised, EMG | 07/2016 - 06/2017 |
| Neuromuscular Fellowship, Program Director, 1 fellows supervised, EMG | 02/2016 - 02/2017 |
| Palliative Care Fellowship, Attending Physician, 1 fellows supervised | 01/2016 - 02/2016 |
| Neurophysiology Fellowship, Attending Physician, 1 fellows supervised, EMG | 07/2015 - 06/2016 |
| Neurophysiology Fellowship, Attending Physician, 2 fellows supervised, EMG/MDA clinic | 07/2013 - 06/2014 |
| Neuromuscular Medicine Fellowship, Program Director, 1 fellows supervised | 07/2013 - Present |
| Neurophysiology Fellowship, Attending Physician, 2 fellows supervised, EMG | 08/2011 - 06/2012 |
| Pain fellowship, Preceptor, 3 fellows supervised | 01/2011 - Present |
| UTSW INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL MEDICINE, OB/GYN CLINIC TRAINER, 0 fellows supervised, INSTRUCTED AND OBSERVED 2ND YEAR STUDENTS IN PERFORMING BREAST AND PELVIC EXAMINATIONS | 01/2004 - 05/2004 |
Residency Training
| Pediatrics, Research Advisor | 2015 - 12/2016 |
| Neurology, Research Advisor | 2015 - Present |
| Neurology, Research Advisor | 2015 - Present |
| Neurology, Attending Physician | 2011 - Present |