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Kim C. Tarver, MD

Kim C. Tarver, MD

Division Chief

Department:
SOM-Medicine-GER

Email:
ktarver@umc.edu

Work Phone:
(601) 984-5610

Biography

Dr. Tarver serves as both Division Chief for Geriatrics and Director of Clinical Services for The MIND Center at UMMC. She has served for over 20 years as a clinician educator with board certification in Internal Medicine and more recently fellowship training and board certification in Geriatrics. She has a dedicated passion for vulnerable and underserved dementia patients and their caregivers. She is a sought after lecturer in Mississippi on many issues related to comprehensive dementia care and caregiver support. She serves as a legislative advocate for persons with Alzheimer's and related diseases as well as for their caregivers. Dr. Tarver also has particular interest in psychiatric illness and grief counseling for older persons. She obtained certificate training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy in Los Angeles, CA and founded a clinic which provides psychotherapy services to older people. Outside interests include reading, playing trumpet and woodworking. She holds a second degree black belt in Taekwondo and is a World Champion in sparring.

Education

University of Mississippi Medical Center, Geriatrics2019
Institute for Contemporary Psychoanalysis, Certificate Training Program, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy2003
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Internal Medicine1997
University of Mississippi Medical Center, MD, Medicine1994
Millsaps College, BS, Chemistry1990

Specialty Certification Licensure

Re-certification, Diplomat in Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine10/2017 - 12/2027
Re-certification, Diplomat in Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine10/2007 - 12/2017
Certification, Diplomat in Geriatrics, American Board of Internal Medicine11/2019 - 12/2029
Certification, Diplomat in Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine08/1997 - 10/2027
Licensure, MS State Board of Medical Licensure, MS State Board of Medical Licensure09/2007 - Present
Certification, Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Institute for Contemporary Psychoanalysis08/2002 - 05/2004

Current Positions

Division Chief, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine07/2021 - Present
Director of Clinical Services, The MIND Center, Department of Medicine07/2019 - Present
Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine07/2022 - Present
The University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi 39216

Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments

Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine07/2004 - 06/2022
Clinician, Long Beach County Health Clinic12/2002 - 05/2004
Clinician, Heartwise Fitness Institute09/2002 - 05/2004
Clinician, Covenant Grace Medical Group02/2002 - 05/2002
Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine07/1998 - 06/2001
Instructor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine07/1997 - 06/1998
Associate Professor, School of Medicine