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Research

Part of the mission of the Department of Surgery is the creation of new knowledge, and general surgery residents are actively encouraged to participate in that creation throughout their residency years. Each categorical surgery resident must complete at least one project suitable for publication during the course of his/her training; many residents complete multiple projects within the five years of their training.

Opportunity exists within the general surgery residency for a dedicated one- to two-year research experience for selected residents. Residents may apply for such opportunities and will be chosen by the faculty on the basis of performance within the residency, career goals, and proven intellectual curiosity. Available mentors include the Division of General Surgery physician and research faculty members, as well as other faculty across the UMMC campus.

The departmental research faculty welcome residents to their laboratories and will mentor residents to navigate the IRB process. Off-campus dedicated research years will be considered on an individual basis (e.g., NIH Clinical Centers). The timing of the research years within a resident's training may vary and will be individualized.

Research Residents

Shanquell Dixon
Shanquell Dixon, MD
Research Dates: July 2024 - June 2026
Research Institution: University of Alabama
Research Focus: Pediatric Surgery
Alexa Engel
Alexa Engel, MD
Research Dates: July 2024 - June 2026
Research Institution: University of Indiana
Research Focus: Pediatric Surgery
Kever Lewis
Kever Lewis, MD
Research Dates: July 2024 - June 2026
Research Institution: MD Anderson
Research Focus: Surgical Oncology
Justin G. Sanders
Justin "Gage" G. Sanders, DO
Research Dates: July 2025 – June 2027
Research Institution: University of Mississippi Medical Center
Research Focus: Trauma Research
Andrew H. Scott
Andrew "Hunter" H. Scott, MD
Research Dates: July 2025 – June 2027
Research Institution: Emory University
Research Focus: Pediatric Surgery Research
Savannah Walker
Savannah Walker, MD
Research Dates: July 2023 - June 2024
Research Institution: University of Mississippi Medical Center
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Research Dates: July 2024 - June 2026
Research Institution: University of Arkansas
Research Focus: Pediatric Surgery