Savannah E. Duckworth, MD
Associate Professor
Department:
SOM-Medicine-GSOM
Email:
seduckworth@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-5770
Education
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine, Residency, Internal Medicine, Residency, Internal Medicine | 2017 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, MD, Medical Doctorate | 2014 |
| Mississippi State University, BS, Biological Sciences with a Minor in Leadership Studies | 2010 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Teaching Educators Across the Continuum of Healthcare (TEACH) Program, Society of General Internal Medicine | 07/2020 - Present |
| DEA, Controlled Substance Registration Certificate, Drug Enforcement Administration | 06/2019 - 06/2022 |
| NPI, National Provider Identifier, National Provider Identifier | 07/2014 - Present |
| Licensure, Medical Licensure, Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure | 07/2017 - 06/2022 |
| Certification, HIV Medicine Training Track, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Division of Infectious Diseases | 07/2016 - 06/2017 |
Current Positions
| Course Director for the Introduction to the Medical Profession-1 course, School of Medicine | 07/2020 - Present |
| Medical Director for the School of Medicine Judith Gore Gearhart Clinical Skills Center, School of Medicine | 07/2020 - Present |
| Program Organizer, Internal Medicine Scholars Observership, School of Medicine | 05/2019 - Present |
| Course Director for the Ambulatory Internal Medicine Rotation for third year medical students, School of Medicine | 07/2018 - Present |
| Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine | 07/2017 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Course Co-Director for the Introduction to the Medical Profession-1 course, UMMC, School of Medicine | 07/2018 - 06/2020 |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Savannah Duckworth MD FACP, Tiffany Leung MD MPH FACP FAMIA, Avital O'Glasser MD FHM, Amanda Clark MD "Listen and Learn: A Guide to Podcasts for Internists" Pending publication for Society of General Internal Medicine Forum. Vol. 42, Number 7. July 2019. | 2019 |
Electronic Publications | |
| Calcote MJ, Mann J, Adcock K, Duckworth S, Donald M. "Big Data in Healthcare: An Interprofessional Course." Nurse Educator 49(4):p E187-E191, July/August 2024. | DOI: 10.1097/NNE.0000000000001571 | 2024 |
Presentations
| Poster Presentation, "Thinking Outside of the Box, and Outside of the Pleural Space: A Rare Manifestation of Bilateral Pleural Effusions Secondary to Pancreaticopleural Fistula." Emily Mansour, MS3; Sarah Riedi, DO; Savannah Duckworth, MD. Submitted to ACP Regional conference for 06/2023., MS / AL ACP Regional Scientific Meeting 2023, Meridian, MS | 06/2023 |
| Poster Presentation, Fatal Outcome of Necrotizing Fasciitis due to Aeromonas species with associated Bacteremia. Mullins, R, Hilton K, Sims A, Mcleod M, Duckworth S., Society of Critical Care Medicine, Virtual presentation for the 51st Critical Care Congress | 04/2022 |
| Poster Presentation, Implementing a new clinical skills assessment process for medical trainees post USMLE STEP-2 Clinical Skills Licensure Exam Discontinuation. Herrington A, Rutledge P, Norris D, Duckworth S, Hillegass W, Wilson W., Society for Simulation in Healthcare Conference 01/0222, Virtual national meeting, Virtual Conference | 01/2022 |
| Poster Presentation, Sliding Hiatal Hernia as Etiology of Refractory Positional Cough. Wilkerson MC, Duckworth S., American College of Physicians (ACP) Mississippi / Alabama Regional Scientific Meeting, Meridian MS | 06/2021 |
| Poster Presentation, Clinical Approach to Diagnosing Cancer of an Unknown Primary Site. Howard M, Abisamra H, Duckworth S., UMMC American College of Physicians (ACP) Abstract Day, Virtual platform | 10/2020 |
| Poster Presentation, Interesting Presentation of Pituitary Macroadenoma. Lewis M, Patel P, Duckworth S., Multiple virtual presentations - UMMC ACP Abstract Day, Southern Regional Society of General Internal Medicine Conference, American College of Physicians National Conference, Virtual platform | 09/2020 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, 2020 American College of Physicians Mississippi / Alabama Regional Scientific Meeting - Invited to deliver "Primary Care Updates" One-hour presentation for regional conference attendees on ambulatory care updates. Unfortunately, this talk was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic., American College of Physicians (ACP) Regional Meeting, Birmingham AL --> Cancelled due to COVID | 06/2020 |
| Poster Presentation, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome / Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Overlap from an Over the Counter Agent. Campbell J, Abisamra H, Riem D, Harber I, Duckworth S., UMMC American College of Physicians (ACP) Abstract Day, Virtual Platform | 05/2020 |
| Platform Presentations, "An Expanded Observership Curriculum: Introducing Early Medical students to the Field of Internal Medicine", Society of General Internal Medicine, Southern Regional Meeting 2020, New Orleans, Louisiana | 02/2020 |
| Poster Presentation, The Consequences of Hyponatremia. Sears C, Pivovarova A, Satiya S, Duckworth S. Accepted for presentation at the 2020 Mississippi / Alabama American College of Physicians (ACP) Regional Scientific Meeting, but this event was cancelled due to COVID-19., Birmingham AL --> Cancelled due to COVID-19 | 02/2020 |
| Poster Presentation, The Consequences of Hyponatremia. Sears C, Pivovarova A, Satiya S, Duckworth S. Accepted for presentation at the 2020 UMMC Department of Medicine Research Day, but this event was cancelled due to COVID-19., 2020 UMMC Department of Medicine Research Day, Jackson MS --> Cancelled due to COVID-19 | 02/2020 |
| Poster Presentation, Interesting presentation of Myasthenia Gravis. Missel M, Duckworth S. Accepted for presentation at the National 2020 Society of General Internal Medicine Conference, but this event was cancelled due to COVID-19., Birmingham AL --> Canceled due to COVID-19 | 01/2020 |
| Poster Presentation, Could it be Kaposi? Williams J, Jeter B, Duckworth S, Henegan JC., Presented at UMMC American College of Physicians (ACP) Abstract Day 2019, Jackson MS | 09/2019 |
| Poster Presentation, An Atypical Case of Ocular Toxoplasmosis. Johnson J, Duckworth S, Crowder K, Tieu B, Shimose L, Anderson M., Presented at UMMC American College of Physicians (ACP) Abstract Day 2019, Jackson MS | 09/2019 |
| Poster Presentation, HSV Encephalitis in an HIV Positive Patient Gathings AL, Duckworth S., Presented at UMMC American College of Physicians (ACP) Abstract Day 2019, Jackson MS | 09/2019 |
| Poster Presentation, An Unlikely Combination. Bush B, Smith D, Duckworth S, Jeter B., Presented at UMMC American College of Physicians (ACP) Abstract Day 2019, Jackson MS | 08/2019 |
| Poster Presentation, Unusual Presentation of Chelitis Granulomatosa Bui C, Duckworth S, Jeter B, LeBlanc S., Presented at UMMC American College of Physicians (ACP) Abstract Day 2019, Jackson MS | 08/2019 |
| Poster Presentation, Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES) in Association with IgA Vasculitis. Khadivi A, Grenn JC, Dean C, Duckworth S., Alabama/Mississippi ACP Chapters Regional Scientific Meeting, Jackson MS | 06/2019 |
| Poster Presentation, "I finally have a case of lupus" - Dr. Gregory House. Kaur H, Tierney M, Duckworth S., UMMC Department of Medicine Research Day, Jackson MS | 04/2019 |
| Poster Presentation, West Nile Meningitis East of the Mississippi River. Himel S. Ross RJ, Patel P, Duckworth S., Society of General Internal Medicine, Southern Region (SSGIM), Houston TX | 02/2019 |
| Poster Presentation, Semaglutide: The Safe Overdose. Himel S, Ross RJ, Patel P, Duckworth S., Society of General Internal Medicine, Southern Region (SSGIM), Houston TX | 02/2019 |
| Poster Presentation, Classic Rash, Uncommonly Seen. Hall K, Duckworth S, Lucar Lloveras J., UMMC American College of Physicians (ACP) Abstract Day, Jackson MS | 10/2018 |
| Poster Presentation, Babesiosis in the Southeast United States, National Meeting, American College of Physicians, San Diego, CA | 04/2017 |
| Poster Presentation, Symptomatic hypomagnesemia secondary to saxagliptin. Patlolla S, Duckworth S, Subauste J, UMMC American College of Physicians (ACP) Abstract Day, Jackson MS | 10/2016 |
| Poster Presentation, Babesiosis in the Southeast United States, Mississippi/Alabama Regional Meeting, American College of Physicians, Birmingham, Alabama | 06/2016 |
| Poster Presentation, Babesiosis in the Southeast United States, UMMC American College of Physicians (ACP) Abstract Day, Jackson, MS | 10/2015 |
| Poster Presentation, West Nile Encephalitis in a Healthy Young Adult, UMMC American College of Physicians (ACP) Abstract Day, Jackson MS | 10/2014 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Promotion to Associate Professor, UMMC | 2022 |
| Academy for Excellence in Education - select faculty to create innovative programs to enhance teaching across our institution, UMMC | 2022 |
| Nelson Order of Teaching Excellence 2020-2021. Established in 2004 to recognize faculty who have provided the finest attention to student education on this campus., UMMC School of Medicine | 2021 |
| First recipient of the Trailblazer of the Year Award - the only school honor for which a faculty member is recognized for outstanding performance by their peers, UMMC School of Medicine | 2021 |
| Teaching Educators Across the Continuum of Healthcare (TEACH) Program - selected as one of 23 participants for this year-long national program developed for junior clinician educators to advance teaching skills. Directed by nationally recognized group of faculty., Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM) | 2021 |
| Clinical Professor of the Year Award - only recipient of this award selected by the senior class to the clinical professor who fosters learning, exhibits exceptional teaching, and inspires the class to strive for excellence in and out of the classroom., UMMC SOM, Class of 2020 | 2020 |
| Nelson Order of Teaching Excellence 2019-2020. Established in 2004 to recognize faculty who have provided the finest attention to student education on this campus., UMMC School of Medicine | 2020 |
| Leonard Tow Award - Faculty recipient of this campus-wide honor for excellence as a compassionate clinician, UMMC Gold Humanism Society | 2019 |
| Chosen to have award named in my honor; awarded to one student annually who demonstrates exemplary education skills at the JFC: "The Savannah Duckworth Student Educator Award", Jackson Free Clinic (JFC) | 2019 |
| Chosen to have award named in my honor; awarded to one resident annually who demonstrates exemplary education skills at the JFC: "The Savannah Duckworth Resident Excellence in Education Award", Jackson Free Clinic (JFC) | 2019 |
| Trailblazer Teaching Award - recognizes outstanding faculty for demonstrating excellence in medical student education; for engaging, inspiring, and mentoring learners; for modeling educational leadership; and for serving as a catalyst for the enhancement of teaching and learning., UMMC School of Medicine Office of Medical Education | 2019 |
| Evers Society Hall of Fame - Hall of Fame members are those who has previously won three or more Evers Society awards, UMMC Evers Society - student-led honorary and service organization to improve medical education through course and educator evaluation. | 2018 |
| Received this student-selected campus-wide award, given to only six residents, as a third year IM resident. Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award, Gold Humanism Honor Society | 2017 |
| Resident Teacher of the Year - selected by the student members of the UMMC AOA Chapter, Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) | 2017 |
| Regional winner of the Resident Clinical Vignette Poster Competition, Mississippi/Alabama Chapters, Regional Meeting American College of Physicians | 2016 |
| Received this student-selected campus-wide award, given to only six residents, as a second year IM resident. Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award, Gold Humanism Honor Society | 2016 |
| Evers Society M4 Resident of the Year - only recipient of this campus-wide award selected by the fourth year medical student class, UMMC Evers Society - student-led honorary and service organization to improve medical education through course and educator evaluation. | 2016 |
| Evers Society M3 Resident of the Year - only recipient of this campus-wide award selected by the third year medical student class, UMMC Evers Society - student-led honorary and service organization to improve medical education through course and educator evaluation. | 2016 |
| Medicine Resident of the Year - only recipient of this award selected by VA Internal Medicine faculty, G.V. Sonny Montgomery Veterans Affairs Medical Center | 2016 |
| Received this student-selected campus-wide award, given to only six residents, as an IM intern. Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award, Gold Humanism Honor Society | 2015 |
| Evers Society M3 Resident of the Year - only recipient of this campus-wide award selected by the third year medical student class. Received this award as an IM intern., UMMC Evers Society - student-led honorary and service organization to improve medical education through course and educator evaluation. | 2015 |
| 2014 Medical Student of the Year - only recipient of this award given by the SOM Student Affairs Deans, UMMC Student Affairs | 2014 |
| Gold Humanism Honor Society - student inductee selected by UMMC School of Medicine faculty and leadership, Gold Humanism Honor Society | 2013 |
Professional Membership and Service
| Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM), Member | 2018 - Present |
| Alpha Omega Alpha, Member, Membership in national organization as well as Mississippi chapter. | 2017 - Present |
| American College of Physicians - Mississippi chapter, Member | 2014 - Present |
| American College of Physicians, Fellow, Attendance at national, regional, and local conferences. Achieved Fellowship in the organization in 2019. | 2014 - Present |
| American Medical Association, Member | 2010 - 2020 |
| Mississippi State Medical Association, Member | 2010 - 2020 |
Committee Service
| MEDICAL CENTER-FACULTY SENATE, Chair | 2023 - 2024 |
| MEDICAL CENTER-FACULTY SENATE, Member | 2023 - 2024 |
| SCHOOL OF MEDICINE-STUDENT ACADEMIC AWARDS, Member | 2022 - 2022 |
| MEDICAL CENTER-FACULTY SENATE, Steering Comittee Member | 2021 - Present |
| MEDICAL CENTER-FACULTY SENATE, Member | 2021 - Present |
| Department of Internal Medicine Education Council - Design educational mission and focus for our department starting at the student level and into training (resident, fellow education) and in practice as faculty development, Member | 2021 - Present |
| Internal Medicine House Officer Selection Committee - Osteopathic Applicants Subcommittee. Review applications and discuss osteopathic students applying to our residency program and report to overseeing House Office Selection Committee, Member | 2020 - Present |
| Internal Medicine House Officer Selection Committee - UMMC Applicants Subcommittee. Review applications and discuss current UMMC students applying for our residency program and report to overseeing House Office Selection Committee, Member | 2020 - Present |
| Program Outcome Evaluation Subcommittee - As part of the SOM curricula redesign, this workgroup focuses on evaluating outcomes of each topic and identifying where in the new curricula content will belong. Reports to the SOM Curriculum Committee. | 2020 - 2024 |
| Simulation Education Advisory Subcommittee for the Simulation Strategic Oversite Committee, School of Medicine Curriculum Committee - Analyzed data from simulated patient encounters to assist rotations in adjusting their course content; re-worked simulated encounter rubrics and grading for M3 students after the dissolution of STEP-2 CS for a stronger focus on preparedness for matriculation to M4 year, Member | 2019 - Present |
| Professionalism Subcommittee for the School of Medicine Curriculum Committee - Rewrote the SOM Student Dress Code; created a professionalism policy for 'unprofessional' behavior with an algorithm of how to address behavior and whom to notify (Supervisors, Course Directors, Office of Student Affairs), Member | 2019 - Present |
| Pre-Clinical Course Directors Curriculum Coordination Subcommittee - Reviewed M1 and M2 course content to align topics between courses and prepare students for clinical rotations and to take the STEP-1 licensure exam, Member | 2019 - Present |
| Society of General Internal Medicine - Southern Region Planning Committee. Southern Region Planning Committee 2019 - present. Served as Workshop Co-Chair 2019-2020, 2020-2021. Currently on regional planning committee for 2022 meeting, role currently unassigned, Member | 2019 - Present |
| Education Program Subcommittee for the routine LCME Accreditation Visit - Assisted in reviewing and analyzing SOM curricula to provide details and information to site visitors regarding course objectives and content, Member | 2019 - 2020 |
| Wellness Subcommittee for the Graduate Medical Education Committee - Campus-wide committee composed of residents and faculty with focus of enhancing and supporting wellness of our GME trainees, Member | 2018 - Present |
| Internal Medicine House Officer Selection Committee - Interview, review applications, and aid in ranking applicants to our IM residency program, Member | 2017 - Present |
| Rater for School of Medicine Office of Admissions. Multiple Mini Interviews where applicants are posed with a question to converse about for 8 minutes at a time. Provide feedback on their communication skills, maturity of deliberation, and ability to discuss topic from various perspectives., Member | 2015 - Present |
| American College of Physicians Resident Council. Member 2014 - 2017, Secretary 2015 - 2017, Member | 2015 - 2017 |
| Graduate Medical Education Committee - Internal Medicine Resident Representative, Member | 2015 - 2017 |
| Medical Executive Committee - Selected as Internal Medicine faculty representative for this campus-wide committee. Approve privileges for new appointments, review trends in patient outcomes, discuss future UMMC events and plans, Member |
Community Service
| Jackson Free Clinic (JFC), Telehealth provider during COVID-19 pandemic to virtually care for patients unable to come to the JFC. | 06/2020 - 07/2020 |
| Jackson Free Clinic (JFC), Assist student-led JFC board members in identifying and scheduling Internal Medicine volunteers - 2017 to present | 07/2017 - Present |
| Project Amazonas Medical Mission Trip, Member of medical team to remote areas of Peru providing medical care to local Peruvians | 02/2016 - 02/2016 |
| Medical Mission Trip to Leogane, Haiti, Member of medical team to underserved urban Haitian city providing medical care during height of chikunguyna epidemic in 2014 | 05/2014 - 06/2014 |
| Sal y Luz Annual Mission trip, Member of mission team and one of the leaders/organizers of the medical team. Annual mission trip to underserved areas of Honduras from 2013 to present | 09/2013 - Present |
| Jackson Free Clinic (JFC) Board of Directors, Served as formal leadership of the JFC during medical school. Student Director 2013 - 2014; Student Volunteer Coordinator 2011 - 2013; Internal Medicine Faculty Recruiter 2019 - present | 03/2011 - Present |
| Jackson Free Clinic (JFC), Served as regular volunteer since medical school (starting in 2010) and have continued regular volunteering throughout residency and now as IM faculty member. | 09/2010 - Present |
Other Service
| Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM), Southern Region SGIM Planning Committee for upcoming 2022 SSGIM regional meeting | 03/2021 - Present |
| Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIMM), Abstract reviewer (Innovation category) for 2021 SGIM Southern Regional Conference | 09/2020 - 02/2021 |
| Transitioning to virtual curriculum in the setting of COVID-19 pandemic, During AY 2020-2021, I was instrumental in transitioning the M1 IMP-1 curriculum from in-person to a hybrid model including virtual options. The goal was to uphold the educational standards of our institution while keeping our UMMC M1 students safe regarding possible transmission of infection. I coordinated with lecturers to pre-record sessions, created links and recorded virtual sessions, adjusted small group sessions for a virtual interactive format, and delivered/proctored exams remotely. | 08/2020 - 05/2021 |
| Supplies coordinator, Facilitate delivery of expired phlebotomy tubes, etc unable to be used for patient care to the Jackson Free Clinic for student-only practice use. | 07/2020 - Present |
| Telehealth transition, Coordinated transition and provided virtual care for clinic patients during COVID-19 pandemic | 03/2020 - 06/2020 |
| COVID-19 Command Center Volunteer, Triaged symptomatic patients (employee and non-employee) for COVID-19 testing during March 2020 when testing supplies were very limited at our facility. | 03/2020 - 04/2020 |
| Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM), Southern Region SGIM Planning committee, Workshop Sub-committee. Organized multiple workshops for 2021 Virtual Southern Regional SGIM Conference in New Orleans, LA. | 2020 - 02/2021 |
| American College of Physicians, Mississippi Chapter Liaison for Oral / Poster Abstract Competition, Mississippi / Alabama ACP Regional Meeting Planning Committee - collected student, resident, fellow, and early career physician submissions from across the state and dispersed for pre-judging; organized poster/oral competition for those accepted for competition to 2021 MS/AL ACP Regional Meeting | 2020 - 06/2021 |
| Mock interviewer for the School of Medicine, Mock interviewer for the School of Medicine - Host one-on-one interviews with fourth year medical students prior to their residency interview season. Provide list of talking points/interview questions for students, and provide feedback on their mock interview performance to prepare them for interview season | 08/2019 - Present |
| Epic Superuser, Epic Superuser - Received additional training in our institution's electronic health record (EHR) to assist other physicians and residents in our department, create more user-friendly features for my colleagues, and assist in formatting for our Division's Epic layout. | 07/2019 - Present |
| American College of Physicians (ACP), Wellness 'Fun Run' Coordinator at the Mississippi / Alabama ACP Chapters Scientific Meeting 2019 | 05/2019 - 06/2019 |
| Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM), Southern Region SGIM Planning committee, Workshop Sub-committee. Organized multiple workshops for 2020 Southern Regional SGIM Conference in New Orleans, LA. | 2019 - 02/2020 |
| Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM), Abstract reviewer (Clinical vignette category) for 2019 SGIM Southern Regional Conference | 09/2018 - 02/2019 |
| American College of Physicians (ACP) - Mississippi Chapter, 2017, 2018 Poster judge for UMMC Abstract Day - Mississippi Chapter ACP state-wide meeting | 10/2017 - 10/2018 |
| ClubMed is our campus' Internal Medicine Student Interest Group that serves as an introduction to Internal Medicine for students and also as a recruitment tool for Internal Medicine residency. In 2017 I was fortunate to be asked to serve as the club's Faculty Advisor. | 07/2017 - Present |
Teaching Experience
| SOM 620, Medicine, Small Group, Content author, Gastrointestinal System - Content author for small group for GI system in SOM 620 course | 2024 |
| SOM 615, Medicine, Small Group, Content author for small group for Renal and Genitourinary systems in SOM 615 course, Renal and Genitourinary systems - Content author for small group for Renal and Genitourinary systems in SOM 615 course | 2024 |
| Medicine, Guest Presenter, UMMC Evers Society Annual Banquet 2023 Keynote speaker. Title "Learning from those who go before us to help those after us." | Spring 2023 - 2023 |
| Medicine, Guest Presenter, UMMC Gold Humanism Honor Society Induction Ceremony 2022 Keynote speaker. Title: "Seen, Heard, and Validated." | Fall 2022 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, M3 BootCamp - Recorded a one-hour lecture for rising M3 students introducing them to the electronic health record system and navigating clinic vs hospital platforms. Explained how to search for patients, chart review, and customize notes. | Summer 2021 |
| Medicine, Attending, M2 Wellness Retreat - Delivered 30-minute talk to the M2 class about how to balance wellness and studying for STEP-1. Offered ways to stay on task studying while avoiding comparison to others, and ways to maintain personal health during this stressful time. | Spring 2021 - 2021 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Ambulatory Conference Curriculum - February 2021. "Vertigo" - 45 minute pre-recorded lecture reviewing causes of vertigo/dizziness etiology and management as part of the clinic curriculum for Internal Medicine Resident physicians. | Spring 2021 - 2021 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, Invited to be panel discussant 09/07/21 on "Inter-professional Volunteering at the Jackson Free Clinic," a one-hour long session organized by the Jackson Free Clinic board members to promote volunteering from various schools on campus (School of Medicine, School of Pharmacy, School of Health Related Professions, School of Population Health). | Fall 2021 |
| CONJ 612, Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Introduction to the Medical Profession-1 (IMP-1) course, "Introduction to Physician Professionalism" One-hour lecture delivered to first year medical students on defining and understanding professionalism for physicians, identifying professional attire, and recognizing professional (and unprofessional) behaviors. | Fall 2021 |
| CONJ 612, Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, "Writing in AMA Style" is a one-hour lecture to be delivered in fall 2021 as part of the Introduction to the Medical Profession-1 course. Will discuss appropriate formatting for scientific papers in the American Medical Association style, and students will practice citing correctly in AMA style. | Fall 2021 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Guest Presenter, "Supporting and Promoting Self-Directed Learning" - Given as part of the School of Medicine Summer Professionalism Series, this one-hour session explored the design, implementation, and assessment of a self-directed learning module for medical students. | Summer 2020 - 2020 |
| CONJ 612, Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, IMP-1 Chief Complaints / SOAP Format Lecture - One-hour long lecture given to the first year medical students introducing them to the basics of medical information gathering. Discussed how to gather chief complaints and how to learn chief concerns. Explained the difference between subjective complaints and objective findings. Delivered 2020, 2021 | Fall 2020 |
| CONJ 612, Medicine, Lecture, Course Director, Introduction to the Medical Profession-1 is one of the core, required courses for all first year medical students. Topics covered include professionalism, medical ethics, patient-physician communication, information gathering, patient interviewing skills, biostatistics/information mastery, cultural awareness, and nutrition. Course Co-Director 2018-2020, Course Director 2020-present. | Annual 2020 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, IMP-1 Introduction to Pain Lecture - One-hour lecture for first year medical students discussing types of pain (nociceptive, inflammatory, neuropathic, functional) and treatment options for each. Explored acute vs chronic pain and appropriate ways to approach pain management. | Fall 2020 - 2020 |
| CONJ 612, Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, IMP-1 Review of Systems and Past Histories (Family, Medical, Surgical) Lecture - One-hour lecture introducing first year medical students to information gathering by the 14-point review of systems. Also covered appropriate history taking including 4-generation family history, and pertinent medical/surgical events. | Fall 2020 - 2020 |
| CONJ 612, Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, IMP-1 Social History Lecture - One-hour lecture for first year medical students explaining how to gather a thorough social history while also making your patient feel at ease during the interview. Covered substance use, sexual history, diet/exercise, living situation, and potential occupational risks. | Fall 2020 - 2020 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Attending, Internal Medicine Residency Program - As part of the program's ambulatory curriculum, I participated in 30-minute "Morning Huddles" on topics such as diabetes and obesity. Delivered 3 "Morning Huddles" sessions for IM residents. | Spring 2020 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, M3 BootCamp "Fundamentals of Clinic" - One-hour lecture for the M3 class on ambulatory visits to prepare them to begin the clinical years of medical school. Covered differences between acute, chronic, and wellness visits. Discussed how to guide conversation with the patient depending on the visit type. Discussed how to document and present appropriately in clinic. | Summer 2019-2020, 2020-2021 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Tropical Medicine Community Rotation 2019 - "General Internal Medicine for the Jungle" - One-hour lecture to medical students and resident physicians as part of their Tropical Medicine Community Rotation. Prepared students/residents for their time spent caring for patients in the Amazonian jungle. | Spring 2019 - 2019 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Internal Medicine Ambulatory Conference Curriculum - February 2019. "Immunizations" - One hour lecture reviewing adult vaccination schedule and indications as part of the clinic curriculum for Internal Medicine Resident physicians. | Spring 2019 - 2019 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Internal Medicine Ambulatory Conference Curriculum - September 2019. "Immunizations" - One hour lecture reviewing adult vaccination schedule and indications as part of the clinic curriculum for Internal Medicine Resident physicians. | Fall 2019 - 2019 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Facilitator, M1 Orientation 2019 - Physicians and Society: Four 1-hour long discussion groups where I led conversation for first year medical students about the role of doctors as members of our society and healthcare system. Discusses opportunities, challenges, etc. | Fall 2019 |
| CONJ 612, Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, IMP-1 Spirituality and Medicine - One-hour long discussion led by Dr. Keith Mansel (Palliative Care) and myself about integrating one's beliefs in healthcare. We challenged students to identify their motivating factors and what helps them to cope with difficult days. | Fall 2019 |
| CONJ 612, Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, IMP-1 Patient/Physician Communication Lecture - One-hour long lecture given by Dr. David Norris and myself about the foundations and qualities of good communication between patients and physicians. | Fall 2019 |
| CONJ 612, Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, IMP-1 Compassion Lecture - One-hour lecture describing the compassion continuum including pity, sympathy, and empathy. Discussed how to practice medical empathy using perspective analysis, reflection, and validation of the patient's feelings. | Fall 2019 - 2019 |
| CONJ 612, Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, IMP-1 Collection Information Lecture - One-hour lecture introducing M1 students to the patient interview. Discussed how to use open-ended and closed-ended questions and how to ask sensitive questions in non-threatening/non-assumptive/non-judgmental way. | Fall 2019 - 2019 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Tropical Medicine Community Rotation 2020 - "General Internal Medicine for the Jungle" - One-hour lecture to medical students and resident physicians as part of their Tropical Medicine Community Rotation. Prepared students/residents for their time spent caring for patients in the Amazonian jungle. | Spring 2019 - 2020 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Ambulatory Conference Curriculum - February 2020. "Immunizations" - One hour lecture reviewing adult vaccination schedule and indications as part of the clinic curriculum for Internal Medicine Resident physicians. | Spring 2019 - 2020 |
| CONJ 612, Medicine, Lecture, Course Director, IMP-1 Exam Review - One-hour optional exam review lecture. Discussed content from the first exam in Introduction to the Medical Profession-1 for students to have better understanding of the material. Reviewed basic exam-taking skills to help students approach clinical-style exam questions. | Spring 2019 - 2020 |
| CONJ 612, Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, IMP-1 History of Present Illness Lecture - One-hour long lecture given to first year medical students introducing the elements of the HPI and how to accurately gather clinical information. Delivered 2019, 2020. | Fall 2019 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, Internal Medicine Scholars Observership (IMSO) CV Creation Workshop - Two-hour session given to students between M1 and M2 year in the IMSO program on how to create a CV, pertinent information to include, how to arrange/format. Delivered this presentation annually 2019-2021. | Summer 2019 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, Internal Medicine Scholars Observership (IMSO) Abstract / Case Report Workshop - Two two-hour sessions given to students between M1 and M2 year in the IMSO program on how to create an abstract and write a case report. Students successfully wrote, submitted, and presented presentations at local ACP Abstract Day. Delivered this presentation annually 2019-2021. | Summer 2019 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, IMP-1 Medical Humanities activity - Facilitated discussions during the first year medical students' trip to the Mississippi Museum of Art. Students explore the 'art to medicine' and develop skills of observation and interpretation from various perspectives. Students participate in art making, inspection of exhibits, and group discussion. | Spring 2018, 2019 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Tropical Medicine Community Rotation - "General Internal Medicine for the Jungle" - 1 hour lecture to medical students and resident physicians as part of their Tropical Medicine Community Rotation. Prepared students/residents for their time spent caring for patients in the Amazonian jungle. | Spring 2018 - 2018 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Electronic health record efficiency - Provided a one-hour lecture for Internal Medicine residents highlighting ways to streamline clinic visits and become more efficient in the electronic health record. Explained how to customize notes and favorites to make charting easier. | Annual 2018 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Attending, M3 Boot Camp - Served as attending for mock-presentations that rising M3 students give during their Boot Camp experience. Provided feedback on presentation delivery and content. Have volunteered with M3 BootCamp since its inception. | Annual 2018 - 2020 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, IMP-1 Chief Complaints / SOAP Format Lecture - Two-hour long lecture given by Dr. David Norris and myself to the first year medical students introducing them to the basics of medical information gathering. Discussed how to gather chief complaints and how to learn chief concerns. Explained the difference between subjective complaints and objective findings. | Fall 2018 - 2018 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Faculty Advisor, Lecturer, Panel discussant, ClubMed, Internal Medicine Student Interest Group. Faculty Advisor, Lecturer, Panel discussant for meetings promoting IM and recruiting students. | Annual 2017 |
| MED 640, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Ambulatory Internal Medicine Course - Optional 2-week clinic elective for third year medical students interested in Internal Medicine clinics. This rotation offers exposure to IM and Med-Peds resident and attending clinics as well as an afternoon of volunteering at the local Jackson Free Clinic. Course Director 2017-present. | Annual 2017 |
| CONJ 612, Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, IMP-1 Professionalism Small Group Discussion Leader - 2017 to present. Led multiple two-hour discussion groups for first year medical students on the topic of medical professionalism. Discussions were case based to prepare students for real-life scenarios that present themselves. | Annual |
| CONJ 612, Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, IMP-1 Communication Small Group Discussion Leader - 2017 to present. Led multiple one-hour small groups for first year medical students learning and practicing good communication skills. | Annual |
| CONJ 612, Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, IMP-1 Patient-Physician Communication Small Group Discussion Leader - 2017 to present. Facilitated multiple one-hour sessions where first year medical students role-play as the physician and as the patient to simulate future clinical interactions. Provided feedback on beneficial communications skills and behaviors. | Annual |
| CONJ 612, Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, IMP-1 Behavior Change Small Group Facilitator - 2017 to present. Facilitated multiple one-hour sessions for first year medical students on behavior change using the motivational interviewing skills they learned in class to help patients identify and make positive change. | Annual |
| CONJ 612, Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, IMP-1 History-Taking Small Group Facilitator - 2018 to present. Facilitated multiple one-hour sessions for first year medical students on how to gather an appropriate medical history based on the patient's chief complaint. Students practiced by interviewing each other. I offered real-time feedback during the session. | Annual |
| CONJ 612, Medicine, Small Group, Course Director, IMP-1 Lifelong Learning Small Group Facilitator - 2018-present. Facilitated multiple one-hour sessions where first year medical students deliver a presentation on a topic of their choice and completed a SMART goal as part of their self-directed learning course objective. | Annual |
Directed Student Learning
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Internal Medicine Scholars Observership - 2021 is the third annual year of this program. Month long program for students between their M1 and M2 years. Were able to transition learning back to in-person this year! Objectives: 1) exposure students to Internal Medicine inpatient and ambulatory settings, 2) build relationships between students and Internal Medicine residents and faculty, and 3) introduce medical students to scholarship activities and lifelong learning. Advised: Jordan Healy, Keauna Hilton, Georgia Gibson, Samuel Hopper, Conner Hughey | 2021 - 2021 |
| Supervised Research, Ongoing project supervising two students: "Developing a Model for Health Education Programming for Underserved Populations and Assessing the Impact of Health Education Material as a Teaching Aid on Medical Student Volunteer Self-Efficacy, Communication Skills, and Cultural Competency." IRB approval pending. Advised: Rachael Pace, Reagan Moak | 2021 - Present |
| Supervised Research, Ongoing project supervising medical student on Quality Improvement project regarding patient perspectives and interest in healthy lifestyle. Patient survey questions include amount of exercise, height/weight, amount of regular medications, mindfulness practices/activities, mood and pain score. Advised: Kristin Myers | 2021 - Present |
| Preceptor, Guided student along his second year of medical school and helped transition him from classroom setting in preparation for wards/clinics during third year of medical school. Providing exposure to clinic and hospital. Served as mentor Advised: Elliot McKenzie | 2020 - 2021 |
| As Medical Director for the Clinical Skills Center, I meet routinely with third year medical students throughout the academic year. If students are struggling with clinical skills encounters, we meet to review their performance and discuss ways to improve in the future. Additionally, I meet with any student upon request to review their performance as well. About 20 individual student meetings per year. | 2020 - Present |
| Formal Mentor, Served as formal mentor for student during his M3 and M4 year. Assisted in professional growth and helped prepare him for interview season. Plan to continue mentor relationship as he embarks on residency journey. Advised: Taylor Moore | 2020 - Present |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Internal Medicine Scholars Observership - 2020 was mostly a virtual platform with exposure Telehealth. Month long program for students between their M1 and M2 years, increased size in 2020 to 6 students. Objectives: 1) exposure students to Internal Medicine inpatient and ambulatory settings, 2) build relationships between students and Internal Medicine residents and faculty, and 3) introduce medical students to scholarship activities and lifelong learning. Advised: Marilyn Pigott, Andrew Walker, Jasmine McNair, Patrick McDaniel, Sally Passons, Sarah Chase Dulske | 2020 - 2020 |
| Preceptor, Guided student along his second year of medical school and helped transition him from classroom setting in preparation for wards/clinics during third year of medical school. Providing exposure to clinic and hospital. Served as mentor Advised: Jon Moreno | 2019 - 2020 |
| Student-organized Women in Medicine mentor pairing with two students. Guided students through preclinical years and into their clinical rotations, advised during residency interviews. Advised: Wilson Helmhout, Haley Hobart | 2019 - Present |
| Directed Individual/Independent Study, Internal Medicine Scholars Observership - Created a new program in summer 2019 for students between their M1 and M2 years who expressed interested in Internal Medicine. Objectives: 1) exposure students to Internal Medicine inpatient and ambulatory settings, 2) build relationships between students and Internal Medicine residents and faculty, and 3) introduce medical students to scholarship activities and lifelong learning. Advised: Jeshanah Johnson, Blair Bush, Jessica Williams, Christopher Bui | 2019 - 2019 |
| Supervised UMMC students on week-long medical mission trip in Honduras - Supervised and aided students interviewing and examining patients during medical mission trip. Common complaints included back pain, headache, indigestion, rashes. Assisted students with data gathering and formulating plan of care based on the medications we had available in our pharmacy. Advised: Logan Ramsey, Marlee Wadsworth, Richelle Jefferson | 2019 - 2019 |
| Preceptor, Guided students along their second year of medical school and helped transition them from classroom setting in preparation for wards/clinics during their third year of medical school. Provided exposure to clinic and hospital. Served as mentor Advised: Nathan Usry, Andrew Brown | 2018 - 2019 |
| Supervised UMMC students on week-long medical mission trip in Honduras - Supervised and aided student interviewing and examining patients during medical mission trip. Common complaints included back pain, headache, indigestion, rashes. Assisted student with data gathering and formulating plan of care based on the medications we had available in our pharmacy. Advised: Helen Turner | 2018 - 2018 |
| Preceptor, Guided students along their second year of medical school and helped transition them from classroom setting in preparation for wards/clinics during their third year of medical school. Provided exposure to clinic and hospital. Served as mentor Advised: Dustin Bihm, Madaleine Meeks | 2017 - 2018 |
| Supervised Teaching Activity, Attending physician in Internal Medicine clinics - work with about 10-15 M3 and M4 students annually in the clinic setting. | 2017 - Present |
| Supervised Teaching Activity, Attending physician on Internal Medicine inpatient teaching wards - work with about 60-70 M3 and M4 students annually in this setting. | 2017 - Present |
| Faculty Supervisor, Supervised students and resident physicians during volunteer work at the Jackson Free Clinic. Aided in medical decision making, phlebotomy, and coordination of care (referrals to outside facilities). Ongoing volunteer work since 2010. Faculty volunteering since 2017. Innumerable students supervised over the years! | 2017 - Present |
| Preceptor, Guided students along their second year of medical school and helped transition them from classroom setting in preparation for wards/clinics during their third year of medical school. Provided exposure to clinic and hospital. Served as mentor Advised: Logan Ramsey, Morgan Davis | 2016 - 2017 |
| Preceptor, Guided students along their second year of medical school and helped transition them from classroom setting in preparation for wards/clinics during their third year of medical school. Provided exposure to clinic and hospital. Served as mentor Advised: Dana Smith, Natalie Ethridge | 2015 - 2016 |
Residency Training
| Quality Improvement Project on HCV screening. Advisor for 4 Internal Medicine resident physicians, Advisor | 2020 - Present |
| UMMC Internal Medicine Residency - Year-long clinic attending and mentor for 12 residents, Training Faculty | 2020 - 06/2021 |
| Jackson Free Clinic - Supervised students and resident physicians during volunteer work at the Jackson Free Clinic. Internal Medicine residents are required to volunteer at the JFC during their Ambulatory Clinic month-long rotation., Attending Physician | 2019 - Present |
| UMMC Internal Medicine Residency - Year-long clinic attending and mentor for 11 residents, Training Faculty | 2019 - 06/2020 |
| Quality Improvement Project on referral and imaging scheduling in clinics. Advisor for 4 Internal Medicine resident Physicians., Advisor | 2018 - 06/2019 |
| UMMC Internal Medicine Residency - Year-long clinic attending and mentor for 10 residents, Training Faculty | 2018 - 06/2019 |
| Sal y Luz Medical Mission Team June 2018 - Attending physician supervised 1 Family Medicine resident in mission work in Honduras, Preceptor | 2018 - 06/2018 |
| UMMC Internal Medicine Coaching Program - Year-long coaching program paired with 2 Internal Medicine interns to aid in critical thinking and problem solving skills, and personal and professional growth, Training Faculty | 2017 - 06/2018 |
| Attending physician on Internal Medicine inpatient teaching wards - work with about 20 residents annually in this setting., Attending Physician | 2017 - Present |
| UMMC Internal Medicine Residency - Year-long clinic attending and mentor for 8 residents, Training Faculty | 2017 - 06/2018 |