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Physician Well-being

Welcome to the UMMC Physician Well-being Home Page, curated with care by the Physician Well-being Committee. Here, we prioritize the health and resilience of our dedicated physicians, fostering a supportive community and providing resources ensuring a thriving and resilient community of healers at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Committee Charge

The charge of the Physician Well-Being committee is to assess and provide recommendations to enhance well-being and professional fulfillment of physicians. The committee will review and respond to physician well-being data gathered through standard institutional surveys and lead the implementation of efforts to promote well-being for all physicians. The committee will advise the Well-Being Executive Committee on matters concerning physician well-being needs. The committee reports to the Well-Being Executive Committee. 

Committee Members

Committee Chair:
Varsha Manucha, MD
Pathology

Director of Cytology
Section Chief of Urologic and H&N Pathology

Nilda Maria Williams, MD
Radiology

Accociate Professor of Radiology, Body Imaging

Brad Ingram, MD
Pediatric Neurology

Executive Vice Chair of Pediatrics
Assistant Dean for Graduate Medical Education

Josh Mann, MD
Preventive Medicine

Department Chair and Professor

Michael Morris, MD
Pediatric General Surgery

Pediatric Trauma Medical Director
General Surgery Residency

Rachael Morris
Obstetrics & Gynecology

Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Director

Ahmad Mahadeen
Neurology

Assistant Professor

Michelle Sheth, MD
Anesthesiology

Vice Chair of Faculty Development
Director of Pediatric CV Anesthesia

Julie Schumacher, PhD
Psychiatry

Vice Chair for Education & Interim
Director of the Division of Psychology

Teel Liddell
Dermatology

Assistant Professor

Josie Bidwell, DNP
Preventative Medicine

Office of Well-being Director
Lifestyle Medicine Clinic Clinical Director

Patrick Smith, MD
Family Medicine

Chief Faculty Affairs Office

Shannon Pittman, MD
Family Medicine

Chief Medical Information Officer
Department Chair

AMA Joy in Medicine Recognized Organization 2022 badge.

Joy in Medicine Bronze Recognition

Through the Office of Well-being, the Medical Center has been recognized nationally by the American Medical Association with its Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program. Joy in Medicine guides organizations interested, committed or already engaged in improving physician satisfaction and reducing burnout. With its Bronze level designation, the AMA is recognizing and applauding UMMC’s steps to reduce physician burnout and stress and to promote the well-being of all employees.

Limited Physician Committee Group Photo.