James W. Galbraith Jr., MD
Specialties: Adult Emergency Medicine
Gender: Male
Biography: Dr. Jim Galbraith is an emergency physician, educator, and public health researcher with a career focus on integrating public health interventions into emergency care. He has led pioneering efforts in emergency department-based HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV) screening, influencing national screening recommendations and advancing harm reduction strategies for persons who inject drugs. As Vice Chair of Research for the UMMC Department of Emergency Medicine, Dr. Galbraith oversees a diverse portfolio of federally and industry-funded clinical trials in infectious diseases, sepsis, and trauma. His work emphasizes bridging the gap between clinical care, public health, and academic scholarship to improve outcomes for vulnerable populations. Dr. Galbraith is passionate about mentoring future clinicians and researchers and continues to expand educational initiatives that prepare trainees to lead in both emergency medicine and public health.
Education
| Board Certification: | Emergency Medicine |
| Internship: | John Peter Smith Hospital (Tarrant County Hospital District) |
| Medical Education: | University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine |
| Residency: | University of Alabama at Birmingham |
Experience
Current Positions
| Faculty, School of Graduate Science's Biomedical Science Program, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39216 | 2023 - Present |
| Secondary Faculty, School of Population Health, School of Population Health, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39216 | 2020 - Present |
| Vice Chair, School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39216 | 08/2018 - Present |
| Director, School of Medicine, Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39216 | 08/2018 - Present |
| Associate Professor, School of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39216 | 08/2018 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Re-certification, Board Certification, American Board of Emergency Medicine | 2021 - 12/2030 |
| Certification, Board Certification, American Board of Emergency Medicine | 11/2010 - 12/2020 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Research Impact Award 2023-2024, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Emergency Medicine | 2024 |
| Research Pinnacle Award, 2022-2023, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Emergency Medicine | 2023 |
| Research Pinnacle Award, 2021-2022, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Emergency Medicine | 2022 |
| Emergency Department Heartbeat Award, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Emergency Medicine | 2020 |
| Hepatitis Hero Award, 2017, Centers for Disease Control and Preventions, Viral Hepatitis Action Coalition | 2017 |
| President's Award for Excellence in Teaching Nomination, 2015-2016, Univeristy of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Medicine | 2016 |
| Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society Nomination and Induction, 2011-2012, Univerisity of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Medicine | 2012 |
| Best Lecturer Award, 2011-2012, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Emergency Medicine | 2012 |
| President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching Nomination, 2011-2012, University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Medicine | 2012 |
| President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching Nomination, 2009-2010, University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Medicine | 2010 |
| President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching Nomination, 2008-2009, University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Medicine | 2009 |
| Best Lecturer Award, 2008-2009, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Emergency Medicine | 2009 |
| Rud Polhill Award for Outstanding Performance in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, 2007-2008, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Children's Hospital | 2008 |
| Chief Resident, 2007-2008, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Emergency Medicine | 2008 |