Mark E. Ladner, MD
Chair
Department:
SOM-Psychiatry
Email:
mladner3@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-5746
Biography
Mark E. Ladner, M.D. is a professor and Chair of the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior. Dr. Ladner is board certified in psychiatry. He is the primary attending on 7 West inpatient psychiatry unit and Medical Director of the Adult Outpatient Psychiatric Clinic at Riverchase. Dr. Ladner received his medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine and also completed his residency at UMMC, where he served as chief resident. Dr. Ladner’s career has included positions at Madison County Medical Center, Hinds Behavioral Health Services, Psycamore Psychiatric Programs and the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center. He also operated a private psychiatric practice at St. Dominic-Jackson Memorial Hospital. Outside of the hospital, Dr. Ladner enjoys spending time with his family and attending athletic events. His wife is the Executive Director of the Mississippi Psychiatric Association and their triplet daughters currently attend the University of Mississippi.
Education
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, MD, Psychiatry | 1996 |
| University of Mississippi, MD, School of Medicine | 1992 |
| University of Mississippi, BA, History | 1987 |
| Jackson Preparatory School, High School Diploma, General Education-High School | 1983 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Maintained Board Certification in Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology | 02/2017 - Present |
| DEA, DEA Certification | 11/1993 - 03/2023 |
| Licensure, Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure | 08/1993 - Present |
| Certification, Maintenance of Board Certification in Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology | 03/2007 - 12/2017 |
| Certification, Initial Board Certification in Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology | 11/1997 - 11/2007 |
Current Positions
| Vice Chair, School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry | 07/2020 - Present |
| Professor, School of Medicine | 07/2018 - Present |
| Division Director, School of Medicine | 06/2017 - Present |
| Director, School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry | 04/2016 - Present |
| Fellow | 05/2010 - Present |
| Psychiatrist | 2005 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Deputy Vice Chair, UMMC, School of Medicine | 03/2017 - 06/2020 |
| Staff Psychiatrist, MS State Hospital | 2017 - 04/2022 |
| Associate Professor, UMMC, School of Medicine | 04/2016 - 06/2018 |
| Staff at Merit Health River Region, River Region, School of Medicine | 07/2015 - 10/2016 |
| Acting Chief of Psychiatry, Jackson VA Medical Center, School of Medicine | 07/2015 - 04/2016 |
| President of the Medical Staff, Jackson VA Medical Center, School of Medicine | 12/2010 - 12/2012 |
| Past President, Mississippi Psychiatric Association | 05/2009 - 05/2011 |
| President Elect of Medical Staff, Jackson VA Medical Center, School of Medicine | 2009 - 12/2010 |
| Secretary, Jackson VA Medical Center, School of Medicine | 2008 - 2009 |
| Prior Staff, Forrest General Hospital | 04/2007 - 10/2015 |
| Adolescent Psychiatric Care, Psycamore Adolescent Evening Partial Program | 2005 - 2008 |
| Supervise UMMC Psychiatric Residents, Jackson VA Mental Health Outpatient Clinic, School of Medicine | 04/2004 - 04/2016 |
| Staff Psychiatrist, Jackson VA Medical Center, School of Medicine | 04/2004 - 04/2016 |
| Team Leader, Jackson VA Mental Health Outpatient Clinic, School of Medicine | 04/2004 - 04/2016 |
| Affiliate Faculty, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine | 02/2004 - 04/2016 |
| Department Chair, St. Dominic Hospital | 2001 - 2003 |
| Psychiatrist, St. Dominic Hospital | 07/1999 - 02/2004 |
| Secretary of the Medical Staff and as Psychiatric Services Chief, Madison County Medical Center | 07/1997 - 07/1998 |
| Psychiatrist, Outpatient Psychiatry at Madison County Medical Center | 07/1996 - 07/1998 |
| Director, Madison County Medical Center | 07/1996 - 07/1999 |
| Psychiatrist, Charter Behavioral Health Systems | 1994 - 06/1996 |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Reeves RR, Ladner ME, Smith P Neuroleptic malignant syndrome vs. serotonin syndrome: Can they be distinguished without an underlying etiology? FEDERAL PRACTITIONER 2013; 30(11): 34-39. | 2013 |
| Tchikrizov V, Ladner ME, Caples FV, Morris M, Spillers H, Jordan CD, Balls-Berry JE, Taylor-Desir MJ, Frye MA, Vallender EJ Health disparities in the treatment of bipolar disorder Personalized Medicine in Psychiatry Volume 37-38, March-April 2023 | 2023 |
| Sara H. Gleason, Julie Schumacher, L.Joy Houston, Mark E. Ladner, Daniel Williams Top 10 Facts You Should Know about Screening and Brief Intervention for Alcohol Use Disorders Journal of MSMA Vol.60, NO.8. 2019:244-245 | |
Presentations
| UMMC Grand Rounds, Overview of the Diagnosis and Treatment of Major Depression for Medicine Grand Rounds, Medicine Department, UMMC | 03/2022 |
| Department of Medicine Chair Conference, Speaker, Topic was “Psychiatry Update: New Finding in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Anxiety, Depression and Suicide” on October 10, 2017, Department of Medicine, UMMC | 10/2017 |
| Co-presented lecture at conferene, Shining the Light on Mental Illness in Mississippi: An Evening for Health Care Providers, “Addressing Risky Substance Use in Primary Care: From Prevention to Treatment”, MS Sports Hall of Fame | 05/2017 |
| Brown Bag Luncheon Presentation, “Boost Your Mood, Improve Your Life.”, UMMC Hospital | 01/2017 |
| Presentation, DSM-5: Changes to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders., Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians Fall Conference, Memphis, TN | 11/2014 |
| Presentation, Understanding, Using and Implementing DSM 5 in Clinical Settings., St. Dominic Hospital to Mississippi Psychiatric Association, St. Dominic’s Auditorium in Jackson, MS | 01/2014 |
| Presentation, Understanding, Using and Implementing DSM 5 in Clinical Settings., Mississippi Psychiatric Association, Pine Grove hospital in Hattiesburg, MS | 09/2013 |
| Presentation, Diagnosis and Treatment of PTSD with a Focus on Veterans to NAMI State Conference, Flowood, MS at Table 100 | 04/2013 |
| Presentation, Review of Attention Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder, Nurse Practitioner Update at Marriott Hotel, Jackson, MS | 09/2012 |
| Presentation, Appropriate Use of Antipsychotics to VISN 16 Pharmacy Benefits Management meeting., Ridgeland, MS | 09/2011 |
| Presentation, Diagnosis and Treatment of PTSD with a Focus on Veterans., Mississippi Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting, Hattiesburg, MS | 02/2011 |
| Presentation, Schizophrenia., Nurse Practitioner Update, at Marriott Hotel in Jackson, MS | 09/2010 |
| Presentation, Mental health needs of returning veterans., Mental Health America Mississippi Chapter, Ridgeland, MS | 06/2010 |
| Presentation, Overview of Bipolar Disorder., Nurse Practitioner Update at Marriott Hotel, Jackson, MS | 09/2009 |
| Presentation, When the Clinic Becomes a Confessional: Exploring the Legal Responsibilities of Mental Health Professionals., University of Mississippi Medical Center Dept. of Psychiatry Grand Rounds, Jackson, MS | 04/2008 |
| Presentation, Mental Health Outpatient Overview to staff from community residential care homes, Jackson VA, Jackson, MS | 02/2006 |
| Presentation, Diagnosis and treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder to staff, Jackson Mental Health Center, Jackson, MS | 06/2002 |
| Presentation, Diagnosis and treatment of Generalized Anxiety Disorder to staff, Jackson Mental Health Center, Jackson, MS | 05/2002 |
| Presentation, Emergency commitment and 72 hour emergency hold., Social Work Conference, Jackson, MS | 10/2001 |
| Presentation, Use of antidepressant medications in chronic pain., Dr. Songcharoen and her staff, Jackson, MS | 10/2001 |
| Presentation, State Legislative Affairs, Mississippi Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting, Mobile, Ala | 04/2000 |
| Presentation, Lecture to Madison County Medical Center nursing home staff, Canton, MS | 10/1998 |
| Presentation, Clinical Psychiatry in the nursing home setting., Madison County Medical Center Nursing Home, Canton, MS | 08/1998 |
| Presentation, Board Exam Presentation to University of Mississippi Medical Center Psychiatric Residents, Jackson, MS | 04/1998 |
| Presentation, Dementia lecture to Canton Lion Club, Canton, MS | 04/1997 |
| Grand Rounds Presentation, Sports Psychiatry., University of Mississippi Medical Center Psychiatry Grand Rounds, Jackson, MS | 05/1996 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Selected for membership into Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society, UMMC Chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society | 2023 |
| Trailblazer Teaching Award, UMMC Office of Medical Education | 2020 |
| Professor, UMMC | 2018 |
| Service Award in appreciation of 10 years of dedicated service to the United States Government, Jackson VA Medical Center | 2014 |
| Certificate of Achievement: Time off Award, Jackson VA Medical Center | 2012 |
| Certificate of Achievement: Customer Service Quality Award, Jackson VA Medical Center | 2010 |
| Outstanding Service Award for Directing the Business of Psychiatry Course to PGY IV Psychiatric residents, University of Mississippi Medical Center Psychiatry Department | 2006 |
| Katrina Incentive Award, Jackson VA | 2005 |
| Jacquith Award for Outstanding Senior Resident, University of Mississippi Medical Center Psychiatry Department | 1996 |
| Chief Resident, University of Mississippi Medical Center Psychiatry Department | 1995 |
| Cum Laude Graduate/Dean and Chancellor's Honor Rolls, University of Mississippi | 1987 |
Professional Membership and Service
| American Association of Chairs of Departments of Psychiatry, Member | 2020 - Present |
| Southern Psychiatric Association | 2012 - Present |
| Mississippi Psychiatric Association, Officer, President/Elect/Past | 2009 - 2011 |
| American Psychiatric Association, Area 5 Assembly Representative | 2008 - 2010 |
| Mississippi Psychiatric Association, Officer, Secretary | 2005 - 2007 |
| Mississippi Psychiatric Association, Officer, Treasurer | 2003 - 2005 |
| By-laws Committee, Committee Member, Mississippi Psychiatric Association | 2003 - 2005 |
| Public Affairs Representative, Mississippi Psychiatric Association | 2001 - 2003 |
| State Legislative Representative, Member, Mississippi Psychiatric Association | 1999 - 2001 |
| Early Career Psychiatrist Representative, Member, Mississippi Psychiatric Association | 1997 - 1998 |
| Mississippi Psychiatric Association, Executive Council, Mississippi Psychiatric Association | 1997 - Present |
| Mississippi Psychiatric Association, Member | 1993 - Present |
| American Psychiatric Association, Member | 1993 - Present |
| Mississippi State Medical Association, Member | 1989 - Present |
| Central Medical Society, Member | 1989 - Present |
Committee Service
| THE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS AND CLINICS-CREDENTIALS, Member | 2022 - Present |
| School of Medicine File Review Committee for Medical School Admissions, Member | 2021 - Present |
| Professional Practice Evaluation Committee, Member | 2020 - Present |
| Opioid Task Force, Task Force Member | 2018 - 2022 |
| Trainee Professional Development and Wellness Committee, Member | 2017 - Present |
| Resident Applicant Committee, Member | 2016 - 2018 |
| QI Committee at UMMC, Member | 2016 - Present |
| UMMC Resident Clinical Competency Committee, Member | 2016 - Present |
| UMMC Resident Curriculum Committee, Member | 2016 - Present |
| Psychiatry Residency Program Evaluation Committee, Member | 2016 - Present |
| UMMC Resident Awards Committee, Member | 2016 - Present |
| ICD-10 Charter Committee at Jackson VA Medical Center, Member | 2015 - Present |
| Consumer Affairs Specialist Interview Panel at Jackson VA Medical Center, Member | 2014 - Present |
| Residency Curriculum Committee, Member | 2013 - Present |
| RCA Committee at Jackson VA Medical Center, Member | 2012 - Present |
| Jackson VA Patient Safety Committee | 2011 - Present |
| Mental Health Software/Systems Redesign Team at Jackson VA Medical Center, Member | 2011 - Present |
| By-law Ad Hoc Committee at Jackson VA Medical Center, President of the Medical Staff | 2011 - 2012 |
| Ongoing professional practice evaluation committee at Jackson VA Medical Center | 2010 - 2010 |
| Physician Performance Pay (P4P) Workgroup at Jackson VA Medical Center, Member | 2010 - Present |
| Interview Panel for Jackson VA Chief of Mental Health, Member | 2010 - 2010 |
| Project Application Planning Team at the Jackson VA Medical Center, Member | 2010 - Present |
| System Redesign Team: Smoothing Discharge Time at the Jackson VA Medical Center, Member | 2010 - Present |
| HFMEA Team at the Jackson VA Medical Center regarding handling of lab results, Member | 2010 - Present |
| Clinical Executive Board (CEB) at Jackson VA Medical Center, Member | 2010 - 2012 |
| Physician Pay Goals work group at the Jackson VA Medical Center, Member | 2009 - Present |
| Peer Review Committee at Jackson VA Medical Center, Member | 2008 - 2016 |
| Psychiatric Residency Training Committee | 2005 - 2008 |
| Clozaril Treatment Committee at the Jackson VA Medical Center, Member | 2005 - 2016 |
| Goal Sharing Committee at the Jackson VA Medical Center, Member | 2005 - 2006 |
| St. Dominic Peer Review Committee, Member | 2003 - Present |
| St. Dominic Physician Leadership Committee, Member | 2002 - Present |
Community Service
| Saint Joseph Catholic School Parent Association, Member | 08/2014 - 05/2020 |
| Knights of Columbus at Saint Richard Catholic Church, Member | 06/2008 - Present |
| St. Richard Catholic School Building Campaign Committee | 2007 - 2009 |
| St. Richard School Cardinal Men's Club, Member | 08/2006 - 05/2013 |
| National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, Member | 05/1999 - Present |
| Past American Cancer Society Volunteer, Volunteer | 06/1996 - Present |
| University of Mississippi Medical School Alumni Association, Member | 05/1992 - Present |
| University of Mississippi Alumni Association, member | 06/1987 - Present |
| St. Richard Catholic Church, Member | 06/1965 - Present |
Other Service
| Mock oral, Participated in Mock oral for PGY IV psychiatric residents at UMMC while on affiliate academic staff | 2008 - Present |
| Medical Director of Conference, Medical director for conference "Buprenorphine and Office Based Treatment of Opioid Dependence" in Jackson, MS at the Hilton Hotel | 09/2006 - 09/2006 |
| Medical Director of Conference, Medical Director of conference "Realizing the Dream, Promoting Quality Mental Health Care for African Americans" in Jackson, MS at the Hilton Hotel | 09/2006 - 09/2006 |
| Research, Research thru the University of Mississippi Medical Center Family Medicine Department in 1990 on access to primary care in Mississippi. This resulted in an article that was published in the Journal of the Mississippi State Medical Association titled "Accessibility to Primary Care in Mississippi." | 06/1990 - 09/1990 |
Teaching Experience
| Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, MNB2 SP Demonstration Exam: Neurocognitive Disorders | Spring 2023 - 2023 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Psychopharmacology in Pregnancy | Winter 2019 - 2019 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Overview of Somatic Treatment of Schizophrenia | Winter 2019 - 2019 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, Medical Neuroscience & Behavior-2 (CONJ 628) | Annual 2018 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Eating Disorders | Spring 2018 - 2018 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, M3 Pharmacology lecture on Antipsychotics and Mood Stabilizers | Annual 2018 - 2019 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Antipsychotics and Mood Stabilizers | Summer 2018 - 2018 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Introduction to Psychopharmacology to Psychology Residents | Spring 2017 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Neurocognitive Disorders including interview of standardized patient | Spring 2017 - 2017 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Overview of Psychotic Disorders | Annual 2017 - 2018 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Opioid Use Disorders | Fall 2017 - 2017 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Sexual Dysfunctions and Paraphilic Disorders | Spring 2016 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, Psychiatric Interviewing | Annual 2008 - 2009 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Course Director, Business of Psychiatry | Annual 2005 |
| Medicine, Course, Board Review | Annual |
Directed Student Learning
| Attending Psychiatrist | 2016 - Present |
Residency Training
| UMMC Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Attending Physician | 2017 - Present |
| UMMC Psychiatric Resident Mentorship, Training Faculty | 2016 - Present |
| UMMC Resident Psychotherapy supervision, Training Faculty | 2016 - Present |
| UMMC Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, Training Faculty | 2016 - Present |
| Jackson VA Medical Center, Training Faculty | 2004 - 04/2016 |