Justine Eve Maril B. Ibale, MD
Gender: Female
Biography: Dr Justine Ibale was born in the Philippines but grew up in Mississippi where she continues to call home. She graduated from Saba University School of Medicine in 2020. She moved back home to Jackson, MS to complete Pediatric Residency at University of Mississippi Medical Center 2020-2023. She then obtained the opportunity to remain in UMMC to work as a Newborn Nursery Hospitalist and NICU High Risk Clinic provider. She finds great fulfillment in caring for infants while teaching and training residents and medical students. When not at the hospital, Dr Ibale enjoys singing, being outside, watching Ole Miss games, and spending time with her husband and family.
Education
| Board Certification: | Pediatrics |
| Medical Education: | Saba University School of Medicine |
Experience
Current Positions
| Assistant Professor, Delta Health System Medical Center in partnership with University of Mississippi Medical Center | 07/2024 - Present |
| Assistant Professor, School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 07/2023 - Present |
| Resident Education Liaison for Newborn Nursery, School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 07/2023 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, UMMC - NICU Lactation Champion, Institute for the Advancement of Breastfeeding & Lactation Education | 08/2025 - Present |
| Certification, Pediatric Board Certification, American Board of Pediatrics | 10/2024 - Present |
| Licensure, Mississippi State Medical License, Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure | 07/2023 - Present |
| Certification, 22-26 Month Follow-up Visit of High-risk Infants Examiner, Neonatal Research Network | 03/2025 - Present |
| Certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program - NRP, American Academy of Pediatrics/ American Heart Association | 07/2020 - Present |
| Certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support - PALS | 07/2020 - Present |
| Certification, Basic Life Support - BLS | 07/2020 - Present |
| NPI, National Provider Identifier, US Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services | 07/2020 - Present |
| DEA, Unrestricted Mississippi License, US Department of Justice | 07/2020 - Present |
| Certification, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative | 10/2025 - Present |
| Certification, Newborn Behavioral Observation, The Brazelton Institute | 10/2023 - Present |