Jarrett R. Morgan, MD
Associate Professor-Clinical
Department:
SOM-Medicine-GSOM
Email:
jmorgan@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-5601
Biography
Dr. Morgan is a secret Marvel superhero & comic book fan extraordinaire. He is a Jackson native and loves the area & people so much that he never considered leaving. He completed his undergraduate degree at Belhaven University and continued his training at UMMC for both medical school & Internal Medicine/Pediatric residency. He served as a chief resident for Pediatrics and has since been on staff as a jack of all trades at UMMC working in the inpatient & outpatient divisions of Internal Medicine & Pediatrics, serving as co-course director for the Introduction to Medical Profession I class, and now as an Assistant Program Director of Pediatrics. He enjoys the challenge and fulfillment of taking care of a disadvantaged population and improving not only the health but health literacy of a population that he’s grown to care for throughout his entire life. He thrives off the opportunity for student & resident education, helping others to become fantastic doctors.
He recharges with time with his family & friends, reading books. He is a superhero aficionado, astronomy nerd, and lover of all the wonderful Jackson food scene.
Education
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, Chief Pediatric Resident | 2019 |
| University of MS Medical Center, Residency, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics | 2019 |
| University of MS Medical Center, MD, Medical Student | 2015 |
| Belhaven University, BS, Biology | 2010 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Board Certification | |
| Certification, Board Certification | |
| Licensure, Medical License | |
| Certification, Board Certification |
Current Positions
| Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics | 07/2023 - Present |
| Pediatric Hospitalist, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics | 07/2022 - Present |
| Co-Course Director for the Introduction to the Medical Profession-1 course, School of Medicine | 07/2021 - Present |
| Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine | 07/2020 - Present |
| Obesity Medicine Specialist, School of Medicine | 07/2020 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| Internal Medicine Hospitalist, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine | 07/2020 - 07/2022 |
| Pediatric Chief Resident, UMMC, School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics | 07/2019 - 06/2020 |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Bibb K, Fryoux E, Morgan J, Momah T Top 10 Facts About Adult Obesity JMSMA.2023;64(2). | 2023 |
| do Carmo JM, da Silva AA, Morgan J, Wang YX, Munusamy S, Hall JE Inhibition of soluble epoxide hydrolase reduces food intake and increases metabolic rate in obese mice Nutrition, Metabolism, & Cardiovascular Diseases (2012) 22, 598-604 | 2012 |
Abstracts | |
| Kalehoff J, Morgan J, Presgraves J, Richmond C, Tolo I The Effects of Green Tea, White Tea, EGCG, and Caffeine on Trypanosoma lewisi-Infected Rats Mississippi Academy of Sciences, Abstracts Issue (2011) 56, 74 | 2011 |
| Albritton H, Black J, Deaton E, Morgan J, et al. The Effect of Ellagic Acid, Beta Glucan, and Vinblastine in Various Combination on Rats Infected with Trypanosoma lewisi Mississippi Academy of Sciences, Abstract Issue (2010) 55, 86 | 2010 |
Presentations
| Invited Symposia, Obesity Management for the Pediatric Population, Pediatric Department, Department of Pediatrics Grand Rounds | 08/2023 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, An Overview of Medical Weight Management, American College of Physicians (ACP), AL/MS Regional ACP Meeting | 06/2023 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Obesity Intervention and Behavioral Modification Strategies in Pediatrics, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), MS AAP Chapter Meeting | 03/2023 |
| Poster Presentation, Acute Kidney Injury and Anti-Neutrophilic Cytoplasmic Autoantibody Vasculitis, American College of Physicians (ACP)-MS Chapter, UMMC Abstract Day | 10/2022 |
| Invited Symposia, An Overview of Medical Weight Management, Department of Internal Medicine Grand Rounds, UMMC | 08/2022 |
| Poster Presentation, Case of POEMS Syndrome Masquerading as Multiple Myeloma, American College of Physicians (ACP)-MS Chapter, UMMC Abstract Day | 10/2021 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Let's Talk About Obesity, Forest General Family Residency Program, Forest General Hospital | 05/2021 |
| Poster Presentation, Q Fever Presenting as Case of Fever of Unknown Origin, American College of Physicians MS Chapter, UMMC Abstract Day | 10/2017 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Recognizing Sepsis, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), MS Regional AAP Chapter meeting | 10/2016 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Case Presentation: Neonatal HSV, American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), MS AAP Chapter Meeting | 09/2015 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| M3 Student Clinician Ceremony Keynote Speaker-chosen by the Gold Humanism Honor Society to give a speech regarding the physician perspective on the third year of medical school and advice for success. This was given to the rising M3s during their white coat ceremony before starting the M3 year., Gold Humanism Honor Society | 2023 |
| Trailblazer Award for Excellence in Medical Education- 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, Office of Medical Education | 2023 |
| M3 All Star Attending Award-voted on by the M3 medical student class for outstanding attendings who have a dedication to medical education and mentoring for third year medical students., Evers Society-student-led honorary and service organization to improve medical education through course and educator evaluation | 2022 |
| Trailblazer Award for Excellence in Medical Student Education- 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, Office of Medical Education | 2022 |
| Chief Resident Spotlight Award- recognition of an outstanding resident as voted on by faculty, fellow residents, and nursing staff, Chief Resident Council | 2017 |
| Gold Humanism Honor Society-medical student inductee selected by UMMC School of Medicine faculty and leadership for demonstration of outstanding clinical and humanistic qualities., Gold Humanism Honor Society | 2014 |
Professional Membership and Service
| Gold Humanism Honor Society, Member | 2014 - Present |
| American Academy of Pediatrics, Member, Attendance at regional and local conferences. | 2011 - Present |
| American College of Physicians, Member, Attend annual UMMC Abstract Day - Mississippi Chapter ACP state-wide meetings. | 2011 - Present |
Committee Service
| AAP DEI Task Force - I was selected to join the MS Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics DEI Task force whose purpose is to form a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policy statement for the chapter. The formation of this statement is ongoing, as we have monthly to bi-monthly meetings to discuss it among the task force., Task Force Member | 2023 - Present |
| C.A.R.E. (Council for the Advancement of Resident Education) Committee- Helped to organize the Committee from its inception. It functions as a disciplinarian group of Pediatric faculty who evaluate and ensure the appropriate progression of Pediatric residents along medical milestones and enact improvement plans accordingly. We typically have monthly meetings to discuss residents who have been referred to our committee, in addition to meetings at least monthly with the referred residents assigned to each member., Member | 2022 - Present |
| Pediatric Clinical Competency Committee - Meetings at least biannually to evaluate each of the Pediatric residents to determine their readiness for promotion and graduation., Member | 2022 - Present |
| EPIC Oversight Committee - As a member of the committee, I participate in monthly meetings and related task forces to discuss and implement changes to our electronic medical records. This includes novel ways of documentation, order sets, and innovative methods of communicating with patients., Member | 2021 - Present |
| S.C.O.R.E (Structural Competence in Orientation and Residency Experiences) Implementation team- I worked with the Office of Diversity and Inclusion over 6-7 months to form a structural competency curriculum, composed of online modules and recordings for presentations to accompany the modules. This curriculum was intended for all incoming residents to UMMC. I also helped to organize an in-person session for discussion and case-based scenarios, which will be conducted annually during orientation week., Member | 2021 - Present |
| The UMMC Faculty Senate- Consists of nominated and elected members of the faculty. It exists such that the faculty shall assume its proper share of the responsibility for making academic decisions, for the protection of academic freedoms within a framework of due process and for the general advancement of UMMC and its faculty. Acts in an advisory capacity to the administration on policies affecting UMMC, to make the general faculty aware of ongoing activities and projects currently being discussed by the Senate, and to keep the general faculty informed of its recommendations., Member | 2021 - Present |
| Internal Medicine/Pediatrics (Med/Peds) Clinical Competency Committee - Meets at least 1-2 times yearly to evaluate each of the Med/Peds residents to determine their readiness for promotion and graduation. I typically will have 3-4 residents to review evaluations and milestone performance for an overall assessment., Member | 2021 - Present |
| Internal Medicine House Office Selection Committee - Minority Applicants Subcommittee. Review applications and discuss minority students applying to our residency program and report to overseeing House Office Selection Committee, Member | 2020 - Present |
| Internal Medicine House Office 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 Clinical Competency Committee - Meets at least 2 cycles per year (3-4 meetings per cycle) to evaluate each of the Internal Medicine residents to determine their readiness for promotion and graduation. I typically will have 10-12 residents to review evaluations and milestone performance for an overall assessment. It is not uncommon to have additional ad hoc meetings for significant resident issues along the year., Member | 2020 - Present |
| Internal Medicine Mortality Review Commitee-I review the medical records of recently deceased Internal Medicine patients and compose reports based on my findings. Typically I will review 4-6 charts every 1-2 months and submit standardized reports., Member | 2020 - Present |
| Internal Medicine House Officer Selection Committee - Purpose is to interview and review applicants for the UMMC Internal Medicine residency, and also to aid the ranking of those applicants for the program. I typically participate in 5-6 interview days per year, in addition the final "Rank Meetings" in which we review the full listing of applicants. This committee also votes on upcoming Internal Medicine Chief Residents., Member | 2020 - Present |
| File Review Subcommittee- I review approximately 3-5 files per month from students applying to medical school over the fall and winter seasons and provide feedback on my evaluation, based on the student's experiences and personal statements. It typically requires 1-2 hours per file review., Member | 2020 - Present |
| Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Program Evaluation Committee- Half-day long meeting every 3-4 years to review program structure and requirements as well as discussing resident feedback and methods to implement changes., Member | 2019 - Present |
| Pediatric Continuing Medical Education (CME) Committee - Met monthly to bi-monthly with Pediatric faculty to organize Grands Rounds for the department. I and my fellow Chief Resident were also responsible for technical support of the day of Grands Roudns, Member | 2019 - 2020 |
| Med/Peds House Office Selection Committee - Purpose is to interview and review applicants for the UMMC Internal Medicine/Pediatric residency, and also to aid the ranking of those applicants for the program., Member | 2019 - Present |
| Pediatric House Office Selection Commitee - Purpose is to interview and review applicants for the UMMC Pediatric residency, and also to aid the ranking of those applicants for the program. I typically participate in 6-7 interviews per year, in addition to the final "Rank Meetings" to evaluate the full list of applicants., Member | 2019 - Present |
| Pediatric Mortality and Morbidity Task Force-Meeting monthly with fellow Pediatric faculty to review adverse events and near-miss events within the department and perform root cause analyses on the events., Member | 2019 - 2020 |
| Internal Medicine Program Evaluation Committee- Meeting regularly to review program structure and requirements as well as discussing resident feedback and methods to implement changes., Member | 2019 - Present |
| Pediatric department- Monthly meetings with the division leaders from across the department to discuss any issues, concerns, or ideas for changes and methods for implementing changes., Member | 2016 - Present |
| Multiple Mini Interviewer- I participate in 3-5 interview sessions per year in which applicants (usually 9-10 applicants per session) are posed with a question to converse about for 8 minutes at a time. I provide feedback on their communication skills, maturity of deliberation, and ability to discuss topic from various perspectives., Member | 2013 - Present |
Community Service
| Pediatric Community Service Commitee, I act as faculty mentor for the Resident Community Service Committee, and as such I have helped to organize fundraisers for local scholarship organizations, organize book drives for our continuity clinic, and coordinate food drives for local churches. Our goal has been to have at least 1-2 events every quarter. | 07/2022 - Present |
| Black Men in White Coats, I participated in a panel of minority physicians who spoke to a select group of over 50 middle- and high-school age children on the challenges of medical training and need for improved minority representation in the medical field. As it is a yearly event, I have been able to participate by interacting with the students in subsequent events as well. | 06/2021 - Present |
| MBP Radio Show-Southern Remedy, I have acted as recurring guest for an hour-long radio show on Mississippi Public Broadcasting (MBP) network that broadcasts statewide in MS. During the program, we discussed various medical topics related to adolescent and adult healthcare, such as hypertension, vaccinations, and diabetes. I have also acted as interim host over two winter periods. | 2019 - Present |
| Christian Education Seminar for local church, I present to a local church on health-related topics as a part of their education seminars. I have given three presentations so far, on mental health, effects of chronic stress, and dementia. | 02/2015 - Present |
Other Service
| ACP Grand Rounds Debate Judge - Acted as one of three judges for annual ACP debate during IM Grand Rounds, to determine the winner and provide feedback. | 05/2023 - 05/2023 |
| Workshop Organizer for Pediatric Residents - Organized a career workshop for the Pediatric Residents. During this workshop, Pediatric faculty discussed advice for choosing specialties and thriving in residency. | 04/2023 - 04/2023 |
| Faculty mentor for medical student interest group - Acting as faculty mentor for a recently started interest group called "Healthy Inside and Out". The goal of this group is to visit local schools and churches monthly to every other month, to provide basic medical information on healthy living. | 01/2023 - Present |
| Collaborator with Nurse Practitioner - Acting as collaborator with the Nurse Practitioner, Mandy Windham, who cares for Pediatric patients at the Mercy Delta clinic in Rolling Fork, MS. In this role, I review 4-5 charts monthly and assist with any management-related questions (such as billing or choice of therapy). | 2023 - Present |
| Mock Interviewer - Acting as mock interviewer for M4 students applying to Internal Medicine, prior to the start of interview season, and provided feedback for improvement. I typically will meet with 4-5 students per year for this. | 09/2021 - Present |
| Collaborator with Nurse Practitioner - Acting as collaborator with the Nurse Practitioner, Shanda Sandridge, who cares for Pediatric patients at UMMC Weight Management clinic. In this role, I review 4-5 charts monthly and assist with ongoing research projects. | 04/2021 - Present |
| IM Journal Club Judge - Acted as judge for Internal Medicine journal club debate and help to determine the ultimate winner. | 01/2021 - 01/2021 |
| ACP Abstract Day Judge - Acted as a judge for abstracts submitted for the annual Americal College of Physicians (ACP) Abstract Day at UMMC. In this role, I evaluate 10-15 abstracts and provide standardized feedback. | 08/2020 - Present |
| UMMC Residency Fair- Acted as representative for Pediatrics to recruit medical students to Pediatrics. | 09/2019 - 09/2019 |
Teaching Experience
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, IM Ambulatory Conference | Spring 2023 - 2023 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Guest Presenter, Internal Medicine Wellness Panel | Winter 2023 - 2023 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Pediatric Nelson Lecture Series | Spring 2023 - 2023 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Guest Presenter, Pediatric Interest Group | Fall 2022 - 2022 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Guest Presenter, Pediatric Interest Group/ Student National Medical Association Meeting | Summer 2022 - 2022 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Introduction to the Medical Profession-I | Winter 2022 - 2022 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Pediatric Case Conference | Summer 2022 - 2022 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, IM Noon Conference | Winter 2022 - 2022 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Pediatric Study Hall Conference | Spring 2022 - 2022 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, Introduction to the Medical Profession-I | Annual 2021-Present |
| Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, Introduction to the Medical Profession-I | Annual 2021-Present |
| Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, Introduction to the Medical Profession-I | Annual 2021-Present |
| Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, Introduction to the Medical Profession-I | Annual 2021-Present |
| Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, Introduction to the Medical Profession-I | Annual 2021-Present |
| Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, Introduction to the Medical Profession-I | Annual 2021-Present |
| Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, IMP-1 Medical Humanities Activity | Spring 2021-Present |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Introduction to the Medical Profession-I | Fall 2021-Present |
| Medicine, Lecture, Introduction to the Medical Profession-I | Fall 2021-Present |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, IM Hospitalist Education Series | Summer 2021 - 2021 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Introduction to the Medical Profession-I | Summer 2021 - 2021 |
| CONJ 612, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Introduction to the Medical Profession-I | Annual 2021 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Introduction to the Medical Profession-I | Winter 2021 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Attending, M3 Boot Camp | Annual 2020-2021 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Introduction to the Medical Profession-I | Winter 2020 - 2020 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Introduction to the Medical Profession-I | Winter 2020 - 2020 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Introduction to the Medical Profession-I | Spring 2020 - 2020 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Introduction to the Medical Profession-I | Spring 2020 - 2021 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Pediatric Board Review Conference | Winter 2020 - 2020 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Facilitator, Pediatric Case Management Conference | Winter 2020 - 2020 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Pediatric Study Hall Conference | Spring 2020 - 2020 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, IM Clinic Curriculum Lecture Series | Winter 2020 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, Introduction to the Medical Profession-II | Fall 2017-2020 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Pediatric Board Review Conference | Summer 2019 - 2019 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Pediatric Board Review Conference | Fall 2019 - 2019 |
| Interprofressional Event involving the Schools of Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy, Small Group, Facilitator, Introduction to the Medical Profession-II | Winter 2019 - 2019 |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, M3 Boot Camp | Summer 2019 - 2019 |
| Medicine, Small Group, Attending, Pediatric Problem Solving Groups | Annual 2019 |
Directed Student Learning
| Preceptor, Advised: Alexander Velazquez, Garrett Jordan, Brandon Evans, Alysa Crigler | 2022 - 2023 |
| Supervised Teaching Activity | 2022 - Present |
| Supervised Research, A Comparison of Community Health Profiles and Nutritional Indices in Mississippi Advised: Mary Grace Bass | 2022 - 2022 |
| Preclinical Advisor, Advised: Qua'Niya Head, Avery Watson, Robert Wasson, Charles Weeks, John Salvemini, Harshin Sanjawal | 2021 - Present |
| Preceptor, Advised: Caroline Nall, Sunna Savani, Ricardo Ungo, Meagan Weir (née Francis) | 2021 - 2022 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Emilee Ann Boldon, Emily Lewis | 2020 - 2021 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Jacolyn Robinson | 2020 - 2021 |
| Undergraduate Shadowing | 2020 - Present |
| Supervised Teaching Activity | 2020 - Present |
| Physician/Student Mentoring Program, Advised: Benjamin Thompson | 2019 - 2019 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Sally McClung, Sommer Durr | 2019 - 2020 |
| Pediatric Problem Solving Groups | 2019 - Present |
| Supervised Teaching Activity | 2019 - Present |
| Preceptor, Advised: Rohan Pareek, Mary Clay Bailey | 2018 - 2019 |
| Preceptor, Advised: Shanu Moorthy, Daniel McClung | 2017 - 2018 |
Residency Training
| Pediatric Department, Asst. Program Director | 2022 - Present |
| Quality Improvement Project on exercise counseling for obese patients. Advisor for four Internal Medicine Residents, Advisor | 2022 - 07/2022 |
| Pediatric Department, Advisor | 2020 - 06/2023 |
| Internal Medicine/Pediatric Continuity Clinic, Attending Physician | 2020 - Present |
| Internal Medicine Continuity Clinic, Attending Physician | 2020 - Present |
| Internal Medicine Inpatient Service, Attending Physician | 2020 - Present |
| UMMC, Training Faculty | 2019 - 06/2020 |
| General Pediatrics Inpatient Teaching Service, Attending Physician | 2019 - Present |