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Second Group of Internal Medicine Resident Physicians Matches to Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi
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We are pleased to announce that the next class of Internal Medicine Resident Physicians have matched to Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi. The 12 trainees who will make up the second class will join the inaugural class of Resident Physicians who founded the program in 2021. The group will begin their three years of training in July 2022 following a two-week orientation period. A full class announcement will be forthcoming. Throughout the recruitment process, program leadership focused on the whole candidate, with the most important criteria being “mission fit,” including applicants who are natives of the Mid-South, were educated in the area, have a strong connection to loved ones in Mississippi or the Mid-South, and those who have a strong desire to live in and serve the state and region after training. Each of the 12 incoming resident physicians possesses their own unique combination of characteristics and connections that made them an ideal candidate to train at Baptist North Mississippi. The recruitment season wrapped up on March 2, 2022, with the certification of the final rank order list in The National Resident Matching Program’s Main Residency Match. Through the process, a dynamic group of candidates from across the globe shared their life stories, motivation for pursuing medicine, and professional aspirations. All 12 positions were filled in the Main Residency Match. The program’s mission remains to train clinically and procedurally competent physicians in the specialty of Internal Medicine who will provide high quality, safe, cost-effective, and patient/family-centered care for adults in North Mississippi, upholding the greater Baptist Memorial Health Care mission of “Healing, Preaching and Teaching.” |
Guest lecturers provide insight on diabetes management, testing success
Marshall Bouldin, IV, MD, presented a Grand Rounds lecture entitled “Review of Current Diabetes Guidelines and Antiglycemic Therapy,” on January 18, 2022 in the Graduate Medical Education Department of Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi.
Daniel Griffin, DO, joined residents, students, and faculty on February 9, 2022, to share tips and strategies for maximizing performance and results on tests and preparing for board examinations.
Dr. Bouldin is the Chief Medical Officer, Vice Chairman, and Co-founder of Vigilant Health. Previously, Dr. Bouldin was Associate Professor of Medicine at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he was Director of the University of Mississippi Diabetes and Metabolism Center. He was also Chief Medical Officer of the Delta Health Alliance, a federally funded not-for-profit corporation responsible for improving health and wellness in the Mississippi Delta region. While at University of Mississippi Medical Center, Dr. Bouldin founded and directed the Delta Diabetes Project, sponsored by the Health Resources and Services Administration, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Delta Health Alliance, and the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Dr. Bouldin’s work at the Delta Health Alliance and the Delta Diabetes Project are the foundation of Vigilant Health.
Earlier in his medical career, Dr. Bouldin practiced internal medicine in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Virginia and medical school at The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Mississippi. He was also awarded a bachelor’s degree from Oxford University, where he was a Rhodes Scholar.
The learning objectives of the presentation were to:
- Develop a practical understanding of type 2 diabetes, in the individual patient and in our society
- Understand and be able to apply current diabetes guidelines to individual patients
- Learn how population health concepts, chronic care models, and value-based care apply to the successful management of diabetes
Dr. Griffin is an intensivist at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. He earned his medical education at William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Hattiesburg, MS, in 2015. He completed his residency at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, Miss., followed by his fellowship at University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine in Kansas City.
During his journey through medical school, training, and into practice, he focused on improving his test-taking abilities with the goal of scoring in the highest percentiles. This resulted in outstanding outcomes and culminated with his achievement of the highest scores possible on his Internal Medicine, Critical Care, and Pulmonology board examinations.
The presentation covered the following topics:
- Griffin’s test-taking background
- Mental mindset
- Knowing your foe
- Learning strategies
- Study Tips
- Test taking tips
- Examples of putting methods into practice
Resident physicians have ultrasound opportunities in hand
Associate Program Director Jacob Whelan, MD, introduced resident physicians at Baptist Memorial Hospital – North Mississippi to the newest piece of technology available at the Oxford, Mississippi, program.
Three Butterfly IQ+ whole-body ultrasound probes were purchased as part of funding to start the Internal Medicine residency, and are designed to make ultrasound easy to use.
They use chip technology to allow for more access and broader availability to handheld portable ultrasounds. On each probe, there are 6 imaging modes and 22 presets, including B-mode, M-mode, color Doppler, power Doppler, pulsed wave Doppler, and biplane. Presets include lung, cardiac, abdomen, and more.
A Butterfly IQ+ representative will offer further training during a virtual session on Wednesday, February 23, 2022.
ESPN Names Oxford as America’s Best College Town
UM home edges out Athens, Georgia, and three Big 10 university towns in ranking
By Michael Newsom
August 6, 2021
OXFORD, Miss. — Though it should come as no surprise to the tens of thousands of University of Mississippi fans who pack the Grove for seven Saturdays each fall, ESPN has listed the home of Ole Miss Rebels as the country’s best college town ahead of the 2021 NCAA football season.
In a video segment released this week, ESPN tweeted, “The Grove is an unbelievable Game Day atmosphere. What is your favorite college town?” with a video and graphics proclaiming Oxford as its top college town. The home of UM edged out Athens, Georgia, another Southeastern Conference university town, as the nation’s best college town.
The Big 10 rounded out the rankings with Madison, Wisconsin, in third, and Ann Arbor, Michigan, fourth and State College, Pennsylvania, placing fifth.
Chancellor Glenn Boyce said the university is appreciative of the ranking, which confirms what the Ole Miss community has known for decades.
Cheerleaders pump up the crowd from the Grove Stage during pre-game festivities before the Ole Miss Rebels’ 2019 matchup with Texas A&M. Photo by Christian Johnson/Ole Miss Digital Imaging Services
“With this ranking, ESPN has confirmed what thousands upon thousands of Ole Miss students, alumni, fans and visitors have passionately believed for many years: Oxford, Mississippi is America’s greatest college town,” Boyce said.
The experience visitors have on campus is due in part to the city’s strong partnership with the university, he said.
“We are truly fortunate to call Oxford our home, and we’re grateful the city is such a terrific partner,” Boyce said. “Along with its legacy as a wellspring for arts and culture, today’s Oxford is a thriving destination for dining, shopping, entertainment and much more. Like Ole Miss, Oxford is charming, beautiful and a whole lot of fun.”
Oxford Mayor Robyn Tannehill said the city is also happy about the recognition.
“We are thrilled that ESPN has recognized Oxford as the country’s best college town,” Tannehill said. “We certainly agree! Oxford and Ole Miss complement each other so well. We are looking forward to the fall crowds as our community celebrates!”
Keith Carter, UM director of intercollegiate athletics, who is also an alumnus and former Rebel basketball great, agreed with the ranking in his own tweet.
“Been saying this for about 25 years,” Carter said. “Best place in the world!”
This year, Ole Miss football is drawing hype as a possible contender for the SEC West, and excitement about the season is high. Coach Lane Kiffin leads his squad into its first matchup of the season Sept. 6 in Atlanta against Louisville, followed by the Rebels’ first home game against Austin Peay, scheduled for Sept. 11.
A mural near the Oxford Square shows the city’s personality. Photo by Logan Kirkland/Ole Miss Digital Imaging Services
In the ESPN segment, local restaurants are touted. The Grove and Oxford are celebrated for the welcome that gets rolled out to visitors, and the intensity of the fan base is also mentioned as a factor in the decision.
David Pollack, ESPN college football analyst and former Georgia Bulldog All American football player, chimes in on the ESPN video. Pollack, who was on the 2014 “College GameDay” broadcast from Ole Miss, also has the perspective of someone who has been to the Grove for some major college football showdowns.
Though Oxford beat out Athens, home of his alma mater, Pollack noted the splash Ole Miss made and gave props.
“‘GameDay’ went there several years ago and it’s hard to disagree (with the No. 1 ranking),” Pollack says over video of fans in the Grove. “Look at the people, the Hotty Toddys are out. It’s insane. The Grove is unbelievable Game day atmosphere, but the town is full of football junkies.”
- SOURCE: University of Mississippi News
Resident Physicians Learn Kata Method for Continuous Improvement
Four resident physicians attended a virtual workshop that introduced them to the Kata method of continuous improvement. Led by Skip Steward, Chief Improvement Officer for Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation, the three-day conference delved into the philosophy that individuals can develop habits and skills to obtain true continuous improvement and maximum efficiency.
Steward’s presentation explains, “A Kata is a routine you practice, so its pattern becomes an automatic habit that gives you some new skills.” Personal habits can be harnessed as powerful tools to influence people’s daily lives and outcomes. The learning sessions also provided techniques and methods the trainees can use to overcome obstacles that may stand in the way of success.
Dr. Garrett Hadley, Dr. Simra Kiran, Dr. Swetha Priyadarshan, and Dr. Sajan Sarker completed the seminar in July. In the coming months, the rest of the first class of resident physicians will have the chance to join a workshop. The goal of introducing all 12 resident physicians to the structure and routine of Kata is to elevate their approach to the quality and improvement initiatives they undertake.
