Kevin M. Mays, MD
Assistant Professor
Department:
SOM-Ophthalmology
Email:
kmays@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-5023
Biography
Dr Kevin Mays grew up in a small town outside of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania but moved to South Carolina to pursue his undergraduate degree double majoring in Biology and Chemistry. He attended medical school at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and graduated magna cum laude.
He has a passion for teaching and was a tutor throughout high school, undergrad, and medical school; he even taught an MCAT preparatory course for a nation-leading test prep service.
He enjoys automotive repair, woodworking, circuitry, and video games. He also likes to hike, lift weights, and play board games.
He and his wife have two children and have chosen to raise a family in the Jackson metro.
Education
| University of South Carolina School of Medicine, MD, Medicine | 2017 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Licensure, State of Mississippi Medical License | 07/2021 - Present |
| Certification |
Current Positions
| Associate Director, School of Medicine, Department of Ophthalmology | 07/2021 - Present |
| Staff Ophthalmologist | 07/2021 - Present |
| Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Medicine | 07/2021 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Parker, J.L. MD; Mays, K. MD; Pratibu, P. MD; Block, D. MD; Pick, P. MD Perineuritis Presenting as the Initial Manifestation of CNS Involvement in Rai Stage 0 Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Journal of Neuro-Ophthalmology (2021) | 2022 |
| Kendarius J Butler, Angel A Castro, Tiffany S Dwyer, Louise M Hardwick, Melody C Iacino, Sara G Manore, Kevin M Mays, Caylie A McGlade, Lisa N Hair, Erin W Parker, Mikala R Smith, Morgan T Turnow, Matthew R Wilson, Stephanie R Woodson, William E Cotham, Michael D Walla, Jason C Hurlbert, T Christian Grattan Design, synthesis and analysis of novel sphingosine kinase-1 inhibitors to improve oral bioavailability Bioorg Med Chem Lett. 2021 Oct 15:50:128329. | 2021 |
| Rajesh K Sharma, Kevin Mays Unilateral Blurred Vision as the Sole Presenting Symptom of Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia J Ophthalmic Vis Res. 2020 Feb 2;15(1):109-112 | 2020 |
Book | |
| Alan Penman, Kimberly Crowder, Michael E. Hochman (ed.), William M. Watkins 50 Studies Every Ophthalmologist Should Know OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS, Oxford UK, 2020 | 2020 |
Presentations
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Annual C.J. Chen Ophthalmology Update Lecture Series Lectures (2021 – current), UMMC Department of Ophthalmology, Sheraton The Refuge, Flowood, MS | 08/2021 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Quantifying Sonogram Proficiency Development in Screening Left Ventricular Hypertrophy Through the Measurement of Left Ventricular Mass Index. (First place winner), SCMA, South Carolina Medical Association Annual Meeting | 2016 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| UMMC Department of Ophthalmology Teacher of the Year Award, UMMC Department of Ophthalmology | 2023 |
| UMMC Department of Ophthalmology Resident Research Day Best Presentation Award, UMMC Department of Ophthalmology | 2021 |
| James Stallworth Student Scholar Award, University of South Carolina School of Medicine | 2017 |
| USC School of Medicine Academic Scholarship, USC School of Medicine | 2013 |
| Gloria Godfrey Jones Outstanding Tutor, Winthrop University | 2012 |
Professional Membership and Service
| Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology (AUPO), Member | 2023 - Present |
| Alpha Omega Alpha, Member | |
| Association of Veterans Affairs Ophthalmologists, Member | |
| Mississippi Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, Member | |
| American Academy of Ophthalmology, Member |
Committee Service
| Dept of Ophthalmology Clinical Competency Committee (CCC), Member | 2021 - Present |
Teaching Experience
| SOM 623, Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, SOM 623 | Fall 2024-current |
| Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Emergency Medicine Bootcamp: Ophthalmology | Fall 2024-current |
| Dept of Ophthalmology, Course, Course Director, Capstone Quizzes | Annual 2023-current;monthly |
| Dept of Ophthalmology, Lab, Course Director, Wetlab | Annual 2023-current |
| Dept of Ophthalmology, Lecture, Lecturer, Lens Lecture | Annual 2021-current;monthly |
| Dept of Ophthalmology, Lecture, Lecturer, Morbidity and Mortality (M&M) | Annual 2021-current;monthly |
| Dept of Ophthalmology, Lecture, Course Presenter, Wetlab Lecture Series | Annual 2021-current;monthly |
| Medicine, Small Group, Attending, Ophthalmology Intern Bootcamp ft. the Kevin Mays Experience (holiday extravaganza special edition) | Annual 2021-current |
| Dept of Ophthalmology, Course, Course Director, Oral Board Preparatory Course | Fall 2021-current |
| Medicine, Small Group, Facilitator, Ophthalmology Interest Group (OIG) | Annual 2021-current |
| Dept of Ophthalmology, Small Group, Preceptor, Case Grand Rounds / Chief Clinical Cases | Annual 2021-current |
| Dept of Ophthalmology, Small Group, Preceptor, Journal Club / Continuing Education Series | Annual 2021-current |
| Dept of Ophthalmology, Lecture, Course Presenter, C.J. Chen Ophthalmology Update Conference | Annual 2021-current |
| Medicine, Lab, Course Presenter, Medical Neuroscience & Behavior I Block 4 "Special Senses" Clinical Lab | Annual 2019-2023 - 2023 |
Directed Student Learning
| Research Advisor, Investigating the prevalence of the RBP3 protein in the aqueous following ocular trauma Advised: SCOTT MURPHY, JACKSON DEAR, WALKER WATTERS | 2023 - Present |
Residency Training
| Dept of Ophthalmology Residency Program, Assoc. Program Director | 2021 - Present |