Office of Mississippi Physician Workforce

Office of Mississippi Physician Workforce Office of Mississippi Physician Workforce

06/27/2024

Effective July 1, 2024, the Mississippi State Department of Health will now house the Office of Mississippi Physician Workforce.

If you have any questions during this transition, please reach out to Jennifer Gholson, MD at Jennifer.Gholson@msdh.ms.gov.

Yesterday, the OMPW had the opportunity to attend the GME Research Day at Memorial Hospital Gulfport-Memorial Health Sys...
05/23/2024

Yesterday, the OMPW had the opportunity to attend the GME Research Day at Memorial Hospital Gulfport-Memorial Health System as a poster/oral presentation judge. It was such a remarkable experience and all presentations were phenomenal!

Here's a recap of our 2024 Chief Residents Workshop! We had the most exciting time engaging with these newly selected Ch...
04/30/2024

Here's a recap of our 2024 Chief Residents Workshop! We had the most exciting time engaging with these newly selected Chief Residents. We also had some amazing speakers! We are looking forward to continue growing this workshop to make sure that Future Chief Residents have the skills and tools needed to fulfill their role as they transition into junior faculty.

Speakers and Topics:

Dr. Zonzie McLaurin, DHA, "Cultivating The Leader Within: Knowing Who You Are and Where You Are To Lead Effectively With Your Purpose"

Dr. Gretchen Holmes, PhD, "Crucial Conversations: Navigating Difficult Conversations as a Chief Resident"

Dr. Matthew Macaluso, DO, "Burnout, Depression, & Suicidality Among Physicians: What Resources Are Available?"

Dr. Jarrett Morgan, MD, "Transitional Preparation: Getting Ready for Chiefdom"

Let's congratulate these Chiefs on their new roles and these amazing speakers for their presentations!

What a great weekend supporting the Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians!Friday night MAFP hosted a Coordinators Din...
04/15/2024

What a great weekend supporting the Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians!

Friday night MAFP hosted a Coordinators Dinner Meeting and
Saturday OMPW were Exhibitors during the conference. We are so grateful for the MAFP!

Here's a little recap of our 2024 Spring GME Summit!
04/02/2024

Here's a little recap of our 2024 Spring GME Summit!

We are beyond excited to host our 2nd Chief Residents Workshop! This year we have added a Networking Social event for th...
04/01/2024

We are beyond excited to host our 2nd Chief Residents Workshop! This year we have added a Networking Social event for the Incoming Chief Residents!

The Chief Residents Workshop is a skills-based event for residents transitioning into their new roles as clinical leaders. The interactive sessions are intended to provide incoming chiefs with a learning environment that enhances their confidence as leaders/managers, fosters interpersonal communication, enhance group dynamics, and advances the programs' educational mission. The incoming chiefs will be challenged to think and act strategically, and use creative solutions to tackle challenging managerial scenarios.

As the N**P Match week has come to an end, we would like to congratulate all   participants. We would also like to thank...
03/15/2024

As the N**P Match week has come to an end, we would like to congratulate all participants. We would also like to thank our residency programs for such hard work during this process! 😀🎉🎉🎉🎉

Our final Speaker Spotlight for the upcoming GME Summit is on Dr. Jason Reminick, MD, MBA, MS.Jason Reminick, MD, MBA, M...
03/15/2024

Our final Speaker Spotlight for the upcoming GME Summit is on
Dr. Jason Reminick, MD, MBA, MS.

Jason Reminick, MD, MBA, MS is the CEO & Founder of Thalamus, the premier cloud-based interview management platform for graduate medical education (GME) training programs. Dr. Reminick trained in the combined Pediatrics/Anesthesiology residency program at Stanford University Medical Center/Stanford Children's Health - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital. He graduated Alpha Omega Alpha from the University of Rochester School of Medicine, while concurrently earning his MBA from the Simon Graduate School of Business, concentrating in Entrepreneurship and Health Sciences Management. He graduated Cum Laude from the University of Pennsylvania, majoring in Biochemistry and Theatre Arts, while concurrently sub-matriculating to earn an MS in Chemistry. He was recognized as a Physician of Tomorrow award recipient (2012) by the American Medical Association for his entrepreneurial, humanistic and medical journalism pursuits. He was a member of the Stanford University Society of Physician Scholars (2013-2017), a Joseph Collins Foundation Fellow (2011-2013). and an AMSA Medical Humanities Scholar (2012).
Dr. Reminick' s research is featured in leading medical journals including The Journal of Graduate Medical Education (JGME), The Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA), The Journal of the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons (JAAOS) and Anesthesia & Analgesia. He is a nationally renowned expert on the undergraduate medical education (UME) to graduate medical education (GME) transition, including all many key topics regarding residency (and fellowship) recruitment and the Match. Dr. Reminick is passionate about medical innovation, entrepreneurship, education, technology, the doctor-patient relationship and the medical humanities. Originally from East Meadow, Long Island, NY, Dr. Reminick now resides in Nashville, TN with his wife and son, while spending a good deal of his time in the innovation ecosystem of Silicon Valley (where he previously lived).

The countdown is on! We are officially one week away from the 2024 Spring Graduate Medical Education Summit! If you have...
03/14/2024

The countdown is on! We are officially one week away from the 2024 Spring Graduate Medical Education Summit! If you haven't done so already, please register using the link below. We are looking forward to having an awesome time and making the best memories!


https://uofmississippi.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_02HqaIcd9YGkB6e

Today's Panelist Spotlight for the upcoming GME Summit is on Dr. Sreenivas Koka, DDS, MS.Dr. Sreenivas Koka is from the ...
03/13/2024

Today's Panelist Spotlight for the upcoming GME Summit is on
Dr. Sreenivas Koka, DDS, MS.

Dr. Sreenivas Koka is from the United Kingdom and comes from a family of dentists with 15 dentists covering four generations. After moving to the U.S., he received DDS and MS (prosthodontics) degrees from The University of Michigan. He joined the University of Nebraska faculty in 1992, became a Diplomate of the American Board of Prosthodontics in 1995, and received his PhD in Oral Biology from the University of Nebraska in 1999. While at the University of Nebraska, Dr. Koka received the Outstanding Teacher Award on numerous occasions and was the inaugural Merritt C. Pedersen Professor of Dentistry. He joined the Staff of Mayo Clinic in 2004 and is former Consultant, former Professor of Dentistry and former Chairman of the Department of Dental Specialties in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Koka received an MBA from MIT's Sloan School of Management in 2013 and moved to Zurich, Switzerland to be Executive Director of the Foundation for Oral Rehabilitation. Dr. Koka moved back to the U.S. to focus on patient care and student education and open Koka Dental Clinic, a private practice focused on implant and removable prosthodontics in San Diego. Dr. Koka is Clinical Professor in Advanced Prosthodontics at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. He is past interim Chair of Restorative Dentistry and currently a lecturer in Advanced Prosthodontics at UCLA School of Dentistry. He is a Fellow and Past-President of the Academy of Prosthodontics, a Fellow of the American College of Dentists, a member of the ADA/CDA/SDCDS, President of the International College of Prosthodontists, and is Chair of MIT’s Sloan School of Management Alumni Board. Dr. Koka has published over 100 journal articles and book chapters and lectures extensively nationally and internationally. Dr. Koka has been a reviewer for NIH grants and been a principal investigator on grants funded by NIH and industry sources. In addition, Dr. Koka is the co-founder of the Future Leaders in Prosthodontics workshop series.

Today's Panelist Spotlight for the upcoming GME Summit is on Dr. Melissa Stephens, MD.Dr. Melissa Stephens graduated wit...
03/11/2024

Today's Panelist Spotlight for the upcoming GME Summit is on
Dr. Melissa Stephens, MD.

Dr. Melissa Stephens graduated with distinction from the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine in 1998. She then completed family medicine residency training at the University of Kansas Medical in 2001. After residency, she remained on faculty as Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine. She later served as faculty at the Goppert-Trinity Family Medicine Residency Program in Kansas City, Missouri. Dr. Stephens spent more than a decade in clinical practice caring for underserved patients in rural and urban settings in the Midwest, Pacific Northwest, and Mississippi Gulf Coast. In 2015, she joined William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine (WCUCOM) in Hattiesburg, Mississippi as Associate Professor of Clinical Sciences. Dr. Stephens has been awarded the WCUCOM Outstanding Clinical Faculty Award and the AACOM Society of Osteopathic Medical Educators Marguerite Elliott Innovation in Clinical Medical Education Award. She was recognized as the 2023 Evelyn Gandy Women’s Leadership Honoree at the Mississippi Pinnacle Awards. In August 2023, Dr. Stephens transitioned to a new part-time position at WCUCOM. She currently serves as Associate Dean of Population Health and Professor of Clinical Sciences. She actively leads a number of different initiatives at the medical school including Tar Wars (tobacco-free education program); Child Advocacy Studies Training (CAST); and Choosing Wisely STARS (Students and Trainees Advocating for Resource Stewardship). Dr. Stephens made this transition to be able to accept a position as the Associate Program Director of the EC-HealthNet Family Medicine Residency Program in Meridian, Mississippi. She subsequently was promoted to Program Director in January 2024. Dr. Stephens is excited to lead this community-based residency program, where an emphasis is placed on full-scope rural training. She is actively working with strategic partners to help the residency program launch the first Rural Maternal Health (Family Medicine with Obstetrics) Fellowship in Mississippi. Dr. Stephens serves on the Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians Foundation Board of Trustees (President); Office of Mississippi Physician Workforce Advisory Board and Executive Committee (Vice Chair); National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners National Faculty; Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Medical Education Collaborative Steering Committee; Schools Against Va**ng Advisory Council; and Hattiesburg EXCEL by 5 Steering Committee.
Dr. Stephens is a Diplomate of the American Board of Family Medicine and a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Today's Speaker Spotlight for the upcoming GME Summit is on Dr. Seger Morris, DO, MBA.Family to more than 15 osteopathic...
03/08/2024

Today's Speaker Spotlight for the upcoming GME Summit is on
Dr. Seger Morris, DO, MBA.

Family to more than 15 osteopathic physicians spanning 3 generations, Dr. Morris earned his medical degree from Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine after a non-traditional path to becoming a physician. With a BS in Investment Finance, MBA in Strategic Management, and experience in business, management, and leadership prior to entering medical school, the business and policy of healthcare were top of mind throughout his training. During residency training at Magnolia Regional Health Center (MRHC) in Corinth, MS, he served as Chief Resident, completed a Health Policy Fellowship sponsored by the American
Osteopathic Association (AOA), and served on the Board of Directors of the Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association (MOMA) among many other hospital and medical society committees. After completing residency, he served in several roles at MRHC including Lead Hospitalist, Executive Director of Magnolia Regional Community Care Clinic, Associate Clinical Professor of Internal Medicine, Clinical Quality Officer, and Medical Director of the Clinical Documentation Management Program. Dr. Morris now serves as Division Chief for Mississippi Internal Medicine Programs and Chief of Program Development for Baptist Memorial Medical
Education and works clinically as an Academic Hospitalist at Baptist North Mississippi. Additionally, he is the Regional Assistant Dean and Director of Health Policy Programs for William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and lectures locally, regionally, and nationally on topics ranging from Internal Medicine, to Health Policy and Leadership, to Clinical Documentation and Billing. He is a Past President of MOMA, previously served the AOA as Chair of the Bureau of Emerging Leaders and as a member of the Board of Trustees. He currently serves as a delegate for the AOA House of Delegates and the Mississippi State Medical Association Annual Session, and serves on the Board of Directors as Vice President of the American Osteopathic Foundation. For his influence and service, he has received several leadership awards and is inducted as a Fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Internists and the American College of Physicians. He and his wife, Kellie, live in Oxford, MS with their four children; and he enjoys traveling, sports, family, friends, and entrepreneurship in his free time.

Today's Speaker Spotlight for the upcoming GME Summit is on Brooke Moore, MBA, PMP, C-TAGME.Brooke brings over 14 years ...
03/04/2024

Today's Speaker Spotlight for the upcoming GME Summit is on
Brooke Moore, MBA, PMP, C-TAGME.

Brooke brings over 14 years of experience in medical education. Currently serving as the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Thalamus, Brooke focuses on improving the transition to residency and leading physician recruitment initiatives.
Throughout her career, Brooke has held key roles in academic medical centers and GME consulting firms, showcasing her diverse expertise. She has overseen educational programs, led strategic initiatives, pursued accreditation, and enhanced operational processes.
Active in the Graduate Medical Education (GME) profession, Brooke serves as the Immediate Past Chair for the Council of Program Administrators and Coordinators (COPAC) within the Association of Hospital Medical Education (AHME). In her commitment to shaping the future of medical education, she contributes to physician recruitment success, drawing from her unique professional journey.
Brooke earned her Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology from the University of Texas and a Masters in Business Administration from Rice University. She holds national certification from the Training Administrators of Graduate Medical Education (TAGME) and is recognized as a certified Project Management Professional (PMP).

Today's Panelist Spotlight for the upcoming GME Summit is on Robert Weathersby, MSN-HCA, RN. Robert is a native of Jacks...
03/01/2024

Today's Panelist Spotlight for the upcoming GME Summit is on Robert Weathersby, MSN-HCA, RN.

Robert is a native of Jackson, Mississippi. He currently resides in Clinton, Mississippi with his wife and two daughters. Robert has worked in various health care roles over the past 18+ years including behavior health, cardiology, intensive/critical care, neurology, community health, and hospital operations. His professional experience includes Registered Nurse-Critical Care, Director of Clinical Outreach, Director of Operations and Chief Operating Officer. He has obtained education from the following schools:
-Holmes Community College, Associate Degree Nursing
-The University of Southern Mississippi, Bachelor of Science
-Mississippi University for Women, Bachelor of Science in Nursing
-The University of Mississippi Medical Center, Master of Science in Nursing with emphasis in Healthcare Administration.
Robert enjoys spending time with family & friends, traveling, fishing, and currently learning to golf.

Today's Speaker Spotlight for the upcoming GME Summit is on Christine Redovan, MBA, MLIS!A Partners® GME consultant sinc...
02/27/2024

Today's Speaker Spotlight for the upcoming GME Summit is on Christine Redovan, MBA, MLIS!

A Partners® GME consultant since 2010, Chris has successfully helped over 70 new residency programs and institutions reach full ACGME accreditation status. She has been successful in working with over 100 existing institutions and programs (across multiple specialties) to attain success in ACGME re-accreditation, address adverse outcomes, and prepare for meeting changing and challenging Graduate Medical Education (GME) environments. Her emphasis is using teamwork, collaboration, best practices, and data driven measurements and outcomes in GME programs to mentor, educate, and sustain GME programs.
For ten years prior, Chris served as Director of GME and International Affairs at Metro Health Medical Center, in Cleveland, Ohio. In this position she was responsible for 24 ACGME accredited training programs with over 380 house officers. There, she managed all aspects of ACGME accreditation including institutional review, GMEC responsibilities, and program reviews. In addition, Chris oversaw the medical student program, AOA and ADA accredited residencies, recruitment activities and seven shared ACGME accredited programs. She began her career in GME at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation as a medical student coordinator.
Chris brings a wealth of experience from her previous GME director role where she managed all aspects of ACGME accreditation from the institution and program perspective. A graduate of Cleveland State University with a master’s in business administration and a graduate of Kent State University with a master’s in library and information science, combined with over 25 years of graduate medical education experience, Chris has the knowledge and expertise to provide practical, accessible solutions for today’s graduate medical education challenges.

This week's Speaker Spotlight for the upcoming GME Summit is Dr. Gretchen Holmes. Gretchen Holmes, PhD oversees all Medi...
02/23/2024

This week's Speaker Spotlight for the upcoming GME Summit is
Dr. Gretchen Holmes.
Gretchen Holmes, PhD oversees all Medical Education, including Graduate and Undergraduate Medical Education, Continuing Medical Education, and Clinical Research for Memorial Hospital System. Previously, Dr. Holmes served as the GME Director of Research for multiple hospital systems and as the DIO/Director of GME for Orange Park Medical Center in Orange Park, Florida. As DIO, she has started over ten residency programs, achieved full accreditation for existing programs, and has started multiple fellowships. Dr. Holmes is an experienced researcher having published in top journals including Health Communication, Psycho-Oncology, and Injury Epidemiology. Her published research includes work in obesity management, rapport, provider-patient communication, health literacy, decision-making, and rural cancer health disparities. She regularly taught Behavior Change Theory at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has served as a national-level patient advocate for the National Cancer Institute since 2002 and serves on the editorial board for the Journal of Patient Experience. She was named one of the Top 100 Successful Women to Know in 2022 by Gulf Coast Magazine. A three-time cancer survivor, Dr. Holmes is a motivational and keynote speaker and is the host of the podcast, “The Work in Between,” that focuses on the daily behaviors and actions necessary to achieve our physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health goals.

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