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Welcome to the UMMC Physician Well-being Home Page, curated with care by the Physician Well-being Committee. Here, we prioritize the health and resilience of our dedicated physicians, fostering a supportive community and providing resources ensuring a thriving and resilient community of healers at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Committee Charge
The charge of the Physician Well-Being committee is to assess and provide recommendations to enhance well-being and professional fulfillment of physicians. The committee will review and respond to physician well-being data gathered through standard institutional surveys and lead the implementation of efforts to promote well-being for all physicians. The committee will advise the Well-Being Executive Committee on matters concerning physician well-being needs. The committee reports to the Well-Being Executive Committee.
Committee Members
Nilda Maria Williams, MD Radiology Committee Chair Assistant Professor of Radiology, Body Imaging | Zeb Henson, MD Internal Medicine Medical Chief of Staff Internal Medicine/ Pediatrics Residency | Brad Ingram, MD Pediatric Neurology Executive Vice Chair of Pediatrics Assistant Dean for Graduate Medical Education |
Josh Mann, MD Preventive Medicine Director Office of Well-being Department Chair | Varsha Manucha, MD Pathology Director of Cytology Section chief of Urologic and H&N Pathology | Michael Morris, MD Pediatric General Surgery Pediatric Trauma Medical Director Associate Program Director General Surgery Residency |
Shannon Pittman, MD Family Medicine Chief Medical Information Officer Department Chair | Julie Schumacher, PhD Psychiatry Associate Director Office of Well-being Vice Chair for Education & Interim Director of the Division of Psychology | Michelle Sheth, MD Anesthesiology Vice Chair of Faculty Development Anesthesiology Director of Pediatric CV Anesthesia |
Patrick Smith, MD Family Medicine Chief Faculty Affairs Office Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, School of Medicine Professor, Department of Family Medicine, School of Medicine | | |
Joy in Medicine Bronze Recognition
Through the Office of Well-being, the Medical Center has been recognized nationally by the American Medical Association with its Joy in Medicine Health System Recognition Program. Joy in Medicine guides organizations interested, committed or already engaged in improving physician satisfaction and reducing burnout. With its Bronze level designation, the AMA is recognizing and applauding UMMC’s steps to reduce physician burnout and stress and to promote the well-being of all employees.