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Message from the Chief Residents

As the current Chief Residents for the Internal Medicine Residency Program, we are grateful to be able to share a bit of information into what we believe is an excellent opportunity for you to continue your medical training here at our institution.

Although raised in different areas throughout the state, we are all native Mississippians who have first-hand experience of an area we firmly believe you will find a deep-rooted sense of community and a spirit of resiliency amongst its people that truly characterizes our state. Not only is UMMC the sole academic medical center for Mississippi, it also serves as a safety net for those who most need our help. The patients are particularly diverse, reflecting a wide spectrum of disease pathology, often within the context of health disparities. Whether you pursue primary care, hospital medicine, or subspecialty practice, you will be well-prepared for practice, but even more so, you will leave feeling that you have made a difference in the lives of your patients.

The quality training and unique experiences that we have had the privilege of receiving during the past three years has helped mold us into the physicians we are today, but more importantly, it has deeply impacted us on an individual level. What sets our program apart is not only our clinical variety, but the supportive and nurturing environment in which you will learn medicine. You will have the opportunity to work alongside dedicated faculty who are leaders in their fields, prioritize teaching and mentorship, care deeply about residents as individuals, and who want nothing more than for residents to succeed and achieve their goals. This extraordinary combination is the reason we are so excited to serve as Chief Residents and give back to the students, residents, and faculty who have invested so much in us.

We want to invite you to consider joining our residency family here at UMMC, where you will find a robust community of learners and leaders who are committed to excellence in patient care, education, and research. We can’t wait to meet you, hear about your goals, and learn how we can support your path forward. Please do not hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions about our program or would like to schedule a visit. We look forward to welcoming you to UMMC and sharing with you all that our program has to offer!

- Lee, Anna Lauren, Matthew, and Wilkes