Morris, Robert W., M.D.
Specialties: Musculoskeletal Radiology, Sarcomas (Bone and Soft Tissue Cancers)
Gender: Male
Biography: Dr. Morris grew up in the Jackson, MS area and attended college at Georgia Tech. After college, he returned to Mississippi to attend medical school at the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. This was followed by radiology residency and a musculoskeletal radiology fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. After fellowship, he worked in private practice radiology for several years before joining the faculty at UMMC in February 2016. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling, having visited 45 different countries, and spending time with his wife and their cats.
Education
| Board Certification: | Radiology, Diagnostic Radiology |
| Fellowship: | University of Alabama at Birmingham |
| Internship: | Baptist Health System, Inc. |
| Medical Education: | University of Mississippi School of Medicine |
| Residency: | University of Alabama at Birmingham |
Experience
Current Positions
| Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Department of Radiology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39216 | 07/2021 - Present |
| Vice Chair, Department of Radiology, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS 39216 | 07/2021 - Present |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Magnetic Resonance Medical Director (MRMD), American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety | 10/2021 - 10/2031 |
| Re-certification, Diplomate of the American Board of Radiology, American Board of Radiology | 01/2018 - Present |
| Certification, Board Certification, American Board of Radiology | 06/2007 - 06/2017 |
| Licensure, Medical License, Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners | 10/2012 - Present |
| Licensure, Medical License, Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure | 04/2008 - Present |
| Licensure, Medical License, Alabama Medical Licensure Commission | 08/2003 - Present |
| Re-certification, CITI Human Research, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative | 09/2023 - 09/2025 |
| Certification, Certified Peer Reviewer, Publons Academy | 05/2020 - Present |
| Certification, Certified B Reader, National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health | 05/2020 - 04/2030 |
| Re-certification, CITI Good Clinical Practice, Collaborative Institutional Training Initiative | 03/2023 - 03/2026 |
| Certification, Basic Life Support, American Heart Association | 09/2023 - 09/2025 |
| Certification, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support, American Heart Association | 09/2023 - 09/2025 |
| Certification, Excellent Teacher- Faculty Edition, UMMC | 12/2018 - Present |
| Certification, Certificate of Proficiency in Coronary CT Angiography, American College of Radiology | 05/2011 - Present |
| NPI | 02/2007 - Present |
| DEA | 01/2008 - Present |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Reviewer of Special Distinction Award 2023, Skeletal Radiology | 2024 |
| Research Travel Award, UMMC Department of Radiology | 2024 |
| The Academy for Excellence in Education, UMMC Office of Academic Affairs | 2023 |
| Reviewer of Special Distinction Award 2022, Skeletal Radiology | 2023 |
| Imaging AI Advanced Certificate, Radiological Society of North America | 2023 |
| AUR Radiology Management Program, Association of University Radiologists | 2023 |
| Advanced Level Quality Certificate, Radiological Society of North America | 2022 |
| AUR/APDR Radiology Career Advancement Lectureship Program, Association of University Radiologists | 2022 |
| Reviewer of Special Distinction Award 2021, Skeletal Radiology | 2022 |
| Physician's Recognition Award, American Medical Association | 2022 |
| Cooley Visiting Professor, University of Texas Medical Branch | 2021 |
| Trailblazer Teaching Award, UMMC Office of Medical Education | 2020 |
| Teacher of the Year, UMMC Department of Radiology | 2017 |