Majithia, Vikas, M.D.

Primary Practice Location:
University Hospital
2500 N. State St.
Jackson, MS 39216

Appointments: (888) 815-2005

Areas of Practice: Rheumatology

Education

Board Certification:	Internal Medicine, Rheumatology
Medical Education:	PANDIT B.D. SHARMA POST GRAD. INSTITUTE OF MED SCI
Internship Program:	PANDIT B.D. SHARMA POST GRAD. INSTITUTE OF MED SCI
Residency Program:	St. John Hospital and Medical Center
Fellowship Program:	University of Mississippi Medical Center

Current Positions

Associate Professor , School of Medicine, Department of Medicine	07/2009 - Present
Program Director , School of Medicine, Department of Medicine	2010 - Present
Course Director M-3 Rheumatology Clerkship , School of Medicine, Department of Medicine	2004 - Present
Course Director M-4 Rheumatology Clerkship , School of Medicine, Department of Medicine	2004 - Present
Lupus Clinic Faculty Coordinator , School of Medicine	2004 - Present
The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216

Education

Johns Hopkins School of Public Health and Hygiene, MPH, Public Health	2012
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Rheumatology	2003
St John Hospital and Medical Center, Internal Medicine	1999
Pandit BD Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India, Institute of Medical Science	1996
Pandit BD Sharma PGIMS, Rohtak, Haryana, India, MBBS, Institute of Medical Science	1994
Model School, AISSE	1989

Specialty Certification Licensure

Certification, Rheumatology, American Board of Internal Medicine	11/2004 - Present
Licensure, State of Mississippi	12/2001 - Present
Certification, Clinical Densitometrist, International Society of Clinical Densitometry	1999 - Present
Certification, ECFMG, Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates	1995 - Present
Certification, Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine	08/1999 - 2004
Licensure, State of Indiana	1999 - 2004
Licensure, State of Michigan	1996 - 2002

Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments

Assistant Professor, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine	2004 - 06/2009
Assistant Program Director, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine	2006 - 12/2009
Arthritis Clinic Faculty Coordinator, University of Mississippi Medical Center, School of Medicine, Department of Medicine	2004 - 2009
Internal Medicine Physician, Caylor-Nickel Clinic, Department of Medicine	08/1999 - 2001

Honors, Awards, and Recognition

Rheumatology Fellowship Award, American College of Rheumatology	2015
Medical Student Preceptor Award, American College of Rheumatology	2014
Faculty Mentor for Gold Humanism Honor Society Student, Jeannette Pullen Chapter of Gold Humanism Honor Society	2013
Fellowship, American College of Physicians	2013
Medical Student Preceptor Award, American College of Rheumatology	2013
Rheumatology Fellowship Award, American College of Rheumatology	2012
Norman C. Nelson Order of Teaching Excellence, University of Mississippi Medical Center	2012
Faculty Mentor for Gold Humanism Honor Society Student, Jeanette Pullen Chapter of Gold Humanism Honor Society	2011
Medical Student Preceptor Award, American College of Rheumatology	2011
Faculty Mentor for Gold Humanism Honor Society Student, Jeanette Pullen Chapter of Gold Humanism Honor Society	2010
Rheumatology Fellowship Award, American College of Rheumatology	2010
Best Doctor/Best Doctors in America	2009
Research and Education Foundation Literature Award for Student Research, American Society of Health-Systems Pharmacists	2009
Faculty Mentor for Gold Humanism Honor Society Student, Jeanette Pullen Chapter of Gold Humanism Honor Society	2008
All Star Teacher, Internal Medicine Residents	2007
Faculty of The Year, Alpha Omega Alpha	2007
Annual Rheumatology Fellowship Training Award & Grant, AMGEN	2003
Physician of the Year, Caylor-Nickel Clinic, Bluffton, Indiana	2001
Resident of the Year, St. John Hospital & Medical Center, Detroit, Michigan	1997
Honors of subjects Anatomy, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Preventive Medicine, Surgery, and Internal Medicine, Pandit B D Sharma Postgraduate Institute of Medicine Science, Rohtak	1989

Professional Membership and Service

American College of Physicians, Elected Fellow	2013 - Present
Spondyloarthritis Research & Treatment Network, Member	2011 - Present
Southern Society for Clinical Investigation, Member	2008 - Present
American Federation for Medical Research, Member	2005 - Present
American College of Rheumatology, Fellow	2002 - Present
American College of Physicians, Member	1996 - 2012
Medical Council of India, Member	1994 - Present

Committee Service

American College of Physicians - MKSAP 17, Rheumatology Section, Development Committee, Member	2013 - Present
American College of Rheumatology- AS/Axial SpA Clinical Practice Guidelines Development Committee, Member	2013 - Present
American College of Rheumatology, REF Task force, Member	2012 - 2012
Indo-US Rheumatology visiting Fellowship, Chair	2012 - Present
American College of Rheumatology, CARE Committee for Rheumatolgoy Continous Professional Development, Member	2011 - Present
Department of Medicine Research Council Executive Committee, Member	2011 - Present
Population Research Subcommittee, Chair	2011 - Present
Mississippi Arthritis and Rheumatism Society, Vice Chair	2011 - Present
Search and Recruitment Committee for Department Chairpersons, Member	2011 - Present
American College of Rheumatology, In-training Exam Task Force, Member	2010 - 2013
Leadership Council Member, Arthritis Foundation Mississippi Chapter, Chair	2010 - Present
Faculty Senate, Member	2008 - 2011
School Of Medicine - Promotions (Clinical), Member	2008 - Present
Medical Center - Institutional Review Board 1, Member	2007 - 2011
Medicare Advisory Committee, State of Mississippi, Member	2006 - 2012
School Of Medicine - Curriculum, Member	2005 - Present
House Staff Selection Committee, Department of Medicine, Member	2005 - Present

Community Service

Arthritis Foundation of Mississippi, Chair, leadership council	2013 - Present
Arthritis Foundation of Mississippi, Member Leadership Council	2011 - 12/2012
Rheumatology Education Fund, Volunteer	2008 - Present
Lupus Foundation of Mississippi Annual Update, Lecturer	2004 - 2007

Publications

Journal Article
Melcescu E, Kemp EH, Majithia V, Vijayakumar V, Uwaifo GI, Koch CA. Grave's disease, hypoparathyroidism, SLE, alopecia and angioedema: autoimmune polyglandular syndrome variant or coincidence? Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol. 2013 Jan-Mar;26(1):217-22.	2013
Suggs, M. J., Majithia, V., Lewis, R. E., Cruse, J. M. *HLA DR B1503 allelic haplotype predominance and associated immunodysregulation in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus** Experimental Molecular Pathology 91(2): 548-62	2011
Swan, J. T., Riche, D. M., Majithia, V. Systematic review and metanalysis of immunosuppressant therapy clinical trials in membranous lupus nephritis Journal of Investigative Medicine 59(2): 246-58	2011
Boulis, E. R., Majithia, V. Adult-onset Henoch-Schonlein purpura with positive c-ANCA (anti-proteinase 3): Case report and review of literature Rheumatology International	2010
Boulis, E. R., Majithia, V. Orchitis in Lupus/Scleroderma overlap syndrome: A Case Report and Literature Review Canadian Journal of Urology 17(4):5306-8	2010
Bhinder SK, Majithia V Membranous (Class V) Renal Disease in SLE May Be More Common than Previously Reported: Results of A 6-Year Retrospective Analysis American Journal of Medical Science 2010; 339(3): 230-2	2010
Karim S, Majithia V Devic's Syndrome as an Initial Presentation of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus American Journal of Medical Science, 2009 338(3):245-7	2009
Saharan S, Majithia V. Isolated Muscle Mass as an Initial presentation of Sarcoidosis. Journal of Mississippi State Medical Association 49(4):107-9	2008
Bhinder SK, Majithia V. Cocaine use and its rheumatic manifestations: a case report and discussion. Clin Rheumatol. 2007 Jul;26(7):1192-4. Epub 2006 Jun 20.	2007
Bhinder S, Harbour K, Majithia V. Transverse myelitis, a rare neurological manifestation of mixed connective tissue disease--a case report and a review of literature. Clin Rheumatol. 2007 Mar; 26(3):445-7.	2007
Majithia V, Harisdangkul V Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura in systemic lupus erythematosus: A frequent and severe consequence of active disease Rheumatology (Oxford). 2006;45(9):1170-1. Epub 2006 Jul 11	2006
Dupont AJ, Majithia V, McMurray RW Nephrogenic fibrosing dermopathy, a new Mimicker of systemic sclerosis: a case report and discussion American Journal of Medical Science 2005; 330(4): 192-4	2005
Majithia V, Harisdangkul V Mycophenolate Mofetil (Cellcept): an alternative therapy for Autoimmune Inflammatory Myopathy Rheumatology 2005; 44(3):386-9	2005
Bhinder S, Majithia V, Harisdangkul V Myasthenia gravis and systemic lupus erythematosus: truly associated or coincidental-two case reports and review of the literature Clinical Rheumatology 2005; Nov 18;1-2	2005
Majithia V, Sanders S, Harisdangkul V, Wilson JG Successful treatment of Sarcoidosis with Leflunomide Rheumatology 2003 42: 700-702	2003
Review Article
Majithia V, Peel C, Geraci SA Rheumatoid arthritis in elderly patients Geriatrics. 2009; 64(9):23-28	2009
Gill H, Majithia V. Successful use of infliximab in the treatment of Reiter's syndrome: a case report and discussion. Clin Rheumatol. 2008 Jan; 27(1):121-3.	2008
Majithia V, Geraci SA Rheumatoid arthritis: diagnosis and management. Am J Med. 2007 Nov; 120(11):936-9	2007
Majithia V, McMurray RW Ankle abnormality in a man with tibiofibular fracture The Journal of Musculoskeletal Medicine 2004; 21(5): 287-88	2004
Abstracts
Bruce, J., Compton, S., and Majithia, V. A case of concomitant cocaine induced vasculitis and hepatitis C arthropathy Journal of Investigative Medicine 2013; 61(2):458	2013
Compton, S., Bruce, J., and Majithia V. Sarcoidosis gets on the nerves Journal of Investigative Medicine 2013; 61(2):458	2013
Lirio, E., Sandhu, A., and Majithia, V. The pulseless clinic patient: A case of extracranial giant cell artheritis Journal of Investigative Medicine 2013; 61(2): 490	2013
Reimold, A., Caplan, L., Majithia, V., et al. Development of the PULSAR (Program to Undertand the Longterm Outcomes in Spondyloarthritis) Registry. Arthritis and Rheumatology 2012; 64(10)(suppl):S939	2012
Vedanarayanan, V., Jones, A. V. and Majithia, V. Low BMI, medication use and social factors such as smoking and not secondary medical disorders and older age may be more prevalent in men undergoing bone density measurement Arthritis and Rheumatology 2012; 61(10)(suppl): S840	2012
Green, A. and Majithia, V. Prevalence of skin disease in SLE patients at an African-American cohort Journal of Investigative Medicine 2012; 60(1), 429	2012
Bruce, J. and Majithia, V. A case of severe tophaceous Gout Journal of Investigative Medicine 2012; 60(1),328	2012
Green, A. and Majithia, V. Severe Hypercalcemia as an initial presentation of Sarcoidosis Journal of Investigative Medicine 2012; 60(1), 330	2012
Green, A. and Majithia, V. Reactive Panniculitis and Tenosynovitis Journal of Investigative Medicine 2012; 60(1),329	2012
Kumar, S. and Majithia, V. A 33-year-old woman with breathlessness and aphthous ulcers Journal of Investigative Medicine 59(2). 387	2011
Kumar, S., Mains, T., Majithia, V. High prevalence of CAD and its risk factors in veternals with spondyloarthritides Journal of Investigative Medicine 59(2), 478	2011
Peters, T., Patel, A., Majithia, V. High Prevalence of low BMD and secondary causes in patients undergoing DEXA scan Journal of Investigative Medicine 59(2), 478	2011
Thomas, A., Kumar, S., Majithia, V. Can Streptococcal infection precipitate lupus nephritis Journal of Investigative Medicine 59(2), 397	2011
Mahmood, F. and Majithia, V. Weber-Christian Disease-A diagnositic and therapeutic dilemma Journal of Investigative Medicine 59(2), 395	2011
Harrell, A. and Majithia, V. Resolution of Hepatitis B associated PAN with plasmapharesis and anti-virals Journal of Investigative Medicine 59(2)	2011
Wilson A., Patel, A., Peters, T., Majithia, V. Analysis of prevalence of low bone mineral density and secondary causes in patients undergoing bone density measurement Arthritis and Rheumatology 2011; 63(suppl):S436	2011
Thomas, A., Pendurthi, M. K., Majithia, V. Low Prevalence of use of ACEI/ARBS and Lipid Lowering Agents in African American (AA) SLE Parients Arthritis and Rheumatology 2011; 63(suppl): S545	2011
Mains, T. B., Kumar, S., and Majithia, V. High prevalence of Coronary Heart Disease and its risk factors in veterans with spondyloarthritides Arthitis and Rheumatology 2011; 63 (suppl):S503	2011
Thomas, A., Pendurthi, M. K., McMurray RW, Majithia V. SLE and Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) As Cormorbid Conditions Arthritis and Rheumatology 2011; 63(suppl):S552	2011
Melcescu, E., Kemp, E. H., Majithia, V., Vijayakumar, V., Uwaifo, G. I., Kock, C. A. Graves' disease, systemic lupus erthematosus, hypoparathyroidism, autoimmune: polyglandular syndrome or coincidence? European Journal of Endocrinology2010, 22:P224	2010
K Eddleman and V Majithia Pregnancy in Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: A Three Year Retrospective Analysis Journal of Investigative Medicine 2010; 58 (2), 442	2010
E Boulis and V Majithia Bilateral Orchitis in Lupus/Scleroderma Overlap Syndrome Journal of Investigative Medicine 2010; 58 (2), 372	2010
E Boulis, RW McMurray, V Majithia and JK Jenkins A Comparison of Osteoporosis Treatment Guidelines, T-Score vs FRAX: DXA Has Less Utility in Non-Caucasians Journal of Investigative Medicine 2010; 58 (2), 472	2010
F Pasha, V Majithia, S Sanders and D Johnson Osteoporosis Risk Assessment in Veterans Affairs Rheumatoid Arthritis [VARA] Registry Patients Journal of Investigative Medicine 2010 ; 58 (2), 374.	2010
S Kumar, N Witty and V Majithia Rituximab as a Successful Treatment for Refractory Uveitis in Rheumatoid Arthritis Journal of Investigative Medicine 2010; 58 (2), 362.	2010
Majithia, V., Swan, J. T., Riche, D. Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Immunosuppressant Therapy Clinical Trails in Membranous Lupus Nephritis Arthritis and Rheumatoism 2010: 62(10), S582-3	2010
Eddleman, K., Majithia, V. High Prevalence of Fetal Loss and Pregnancy Complications in Africian-American Lupus Patients: A Retrospective Case-Control Study Arthritis and Rheumatism 2010; 62(10),S778	2010
Swan J, Majithia V, Dale K, Riche D Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Immunosuppressant Therapy Clinical Trials in Membranous Lupus Nephritis Journal of Investigative Medicine 2009; 57(1), 369	2009
MG Suggs and V Majithia *HLA DRB11503: A Predominant Allelic Haplotype in SLE Correlated to Immunoregulatory Gene Expression Affecting Regulatory T Cells** Arthritis and rheumatism. 2009; 60(10); S407	2009
Singh AP, Majithia V Myasthenia Gravis Presenting as Weakness in a Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient Journal of Investigative Medicine 2009; 57(1), 315	2009
Boulis E, Majithia V Adult-Onset Henoch-Schonlein Purpura With Positive C-ANCA [Anti-Proteinase 3]. Journal of Investigative Medicine 2009; 57(1), 313.	2009
Pasha F, Bond A, Majithia V, McMurray RW Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome in a Patient with Lupus Nephritis Journal of Investigative Medicine 2009; 57(1), 304	2009
Singh AP, Sanders S, Majithia V An Unusual Presentation of Reactive Arthritis as Erosive Arthritis of Hand Joints Journal of Investigative Medicine 2008; 57, supplement 1	2008
Singh A, Majithia V, Johnson D Prevalence of Vitamin D Deficiency in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients at VA Medical Center in Jackson Mississippi Arthritis and Rheumatism. 2008; 58(12); 3995	2008
Karim S and Majithia V Devic's syndrome as initial presentation of systemic lupus erythematosus Journal of Investigative Medicine 57, supplement 1	2008
Gill H, Majithia V Provigil for fibromyalgia Journal of Investigative Medicine 2007; 55, supplement 1	2007
. Saharan S, Majithia V. Isolated Muscle Mass as an Initial presentation of Sarcoidosis. Jounal of Mississippi State Medical Association; 55, supplement 1	2007
Jenkins JK, Yacob G, Majithia V, Harisdangkul V, McMurray RW Ethnic Differences in Cytokines Exist in Recent-Onset Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Journal of Investigative Medicine 2006; 54(1): S300	2006
Bhinder SK, Majithia V Case Report of Cocaine-Induced Pseudovasculitis: A Commonly Overlooked Mimicker of Vasculitic Syndromes Journal of Investigative Medicine 2006; 54(1): S258	2006
Gill H, Majithia V Successful Use of Infliximab in Treatment of Reiter’s Syndrome: A Case Report Journal of Investigative Medicine 2006; 54(1): S284	2006
Dupont A, Majithia V Lower Monthly Dose of IV Cyclophosphamide May Be As Effective As High Dose Regimen In Prolonging Renal Survival In Proliferative Lupus Nephritis Arthritis and Rheumatism 2005; 52(12): 4100-1	2005
Dupont A, Majithia V Lower Monthly Dose of IV Cyclophosphamide For Treatment Of Lupus Nephritis is Safe And Well Tolerated: Results Of A 6 Year Retrospective Analysis Arthritis and Rheumatism 2005; 52(12): 4106	2005
Bhinder SK, Majithia V Membranous (Class V) Renal Disease in SLE May Be More Common than Previously Reported: Results of A 6-Year Retrospective Analysis Arthritis and Rheumatism 2005; 52(12): 4080	2005
Bhinder SK, Majithia V, Brar HS, Lebrun C Membranous (Class V) renal disease in SLE may be more common than previously reported: Results of a 3-year retrospective analysis Journal of Investigative Medicine 2005; 53(1): S300	2005
Majithia V, Jenkins J Oxysterols Inhibit IL-1Ra Expression in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells Arthritis and Rheumatism 2003; 48(12): 3623	2003
Majithia V, Sanders S, Harisdangkul V Mycophenolate Mofetil (Cellcept): A Safe and Effective Therapy for Adult Inflammatory Myositis Arthritis and Rheumatism 2003; 48(12): 3622-23	2003
Book Chapter
Majithia V Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathy American College of Physicians- MKSAP 17, Philadelphia, 2013
Majithia V Systemic Sclerosis American College of Physicians- MKSAP 17, Philadelphia, 2013
Majithia V Disease-Modifying Anti-rheumatic Drugs American College of Physicians- MKSAP 17

Presentations

State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Annual Internal Medicine Board Review- Rheumatology Section, Department of Medicine, UMC	07/2013
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Biologic Therapy for Rheumatic Diseases, Department of Medicine, UMC	02/2013
National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, FRAX and BMD Corelation in Male Osteoporosis., Indian Rheumatology Association, Annual Meeting of Indian Rheumatology association	12/2012
Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Biologic Therapy for Rheumatic Diseases in 2012, ACP, Point Clear, AL	09/2012
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Annual Internal Medicine Board Review, Rheumatology Section, Department of Medicine, UMC	07/2012
Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Cohort Studies in SLE: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly., SSCI, New Orleans, LA	02/2012
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Interstitial Lung Disease- Management and recommendations, Department of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center	08/2011
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Annual Internal Medicine Board Review, Rheumatology Section, Department of Medicine, UMC	07/2011
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Sarcoidosis - Management, Controversies and Recommendations, Department of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center	03/2011
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Annual Internal Medicine Board Review, Rheumatology Section, Department of Medicine, UMC	07/2010
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Annual Internal Medicine Board Review, Rheumatology Section, Department of Medicine, UMC	07/2009
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Annual Internal Medicine Board Review, Rheumatology Section, Department of Medicine, UMC	07/2008
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Annual Internal Medicine Board Review, Rheumatology Section, Department of Medicine, UMC	07/2007
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Systemic Sclerosis-An Update, Department of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center	10/2006
State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, CPC: An unusual case of arthritis and diarrhea., Department of Medicine, UMC	12/2005
Poster Presentation, Effect of Oxysterols on IL-1β and IL-1Ra Expression in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells and Coronary artery cells, Annual Rheumatology Fellowship Symposium, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS	03/2003
Poster Presentation, Prevalence Of Mutation Responsible For Absence of Penicillin Binding Protein (A Known Mechanism Of Penicillin resistance in Penicillin Resistant Streptococcus Pneumoniae isolates), ACP-ASIM National Conference	1999
Poster Presentation, Steroid Therapy in Treatment of Exacerbation of Carcinoid Syndrome- A case report, ACP-ASIM Regional conference, Michigan Chapter, Michigan	1998
Poster Presentation, Cryptogenic Splenic Abscess successfully managed by Closed Drainage, ACP-ASIM Regional conference, Michigan Chapter	1997

Teaching Experience

631, Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Internal Medicine Clerkship	Spring 2013
621, Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Introduction to Clinical Medicine	Spring 2013
621, Medicine, Course, Preceptor, Introduction to Clinical Medicine	Spring 2013
638, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Rheumatology	Spring 2013
668, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Rheumatology	Spring 2013
631, Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Internal Medicine Clerkship	Fall 2012
621, Medicine, Course, Preceptor, Introduction to Clinical Medicine	Fall 2012
638, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Rheumatology	Fall 2012
668, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Rheumatology	Fall 2012
631, Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Internal Medicine Clerkship	Spring 2012
621, Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Introduction to Clinical Medicine	Spring 2012
621, Medicine, Course, Preceptor, Introduction to Clinical Medicine	Spring 2012
638, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Rheumatology	Spring 2012
668, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Rheumatology	Spring 2012
631, Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Internal Medicine Clerkship	Fall 2011
621, Medicine, Course, Preceptor, Introduction to Clinical Medicine	Fall 2011
638, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Rheumatology	Fall 2011
668, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Rheumatology	Fall 2011
Medicine, Small Group, Lab Presenter, Morning Report	2011
621, Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, Introduction to Clinical Medicine	Spring 2011
638, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Rheumatology	Spring 2011
668, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Rheumatology	Spring 2011
638, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Rheumatology	Fall 2010
668, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Rheumatology	Fall 2010
Medicine, Small Group, Lecturer, Morning Report	2010
638, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Rheumatology	Winter 2010
668, Medicine, Course, Course Director, Rheumatology	Winter 2010
Medicine, Small Group, Lecturer, Morning Report	2009
Medicine, Small Group, Course Presenter, Morning Report	2008
Medicine, Small Group, Course Presenter, Morning Report	2007
Medicine, Small Group, Course Presenter, Morning Report	2006
Medicine, Small Group, Course Presenter, Morning Report	2005
Medicine, Course, Course Director, M-2 Rheumatology Clerkship	2004
Medicine, Course, Course Director, M-3 Rheumatology Clerkship	2004
Medicine, Course, Course Director, M-4 Rheumatology Clerkship	2004
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, M-2 Student Lecture	2003
Medicine, Lecture, Lecturer, M-3 Student Lecture	2003

Directed Student Learning

Supervised Research, Advised: Khush Aujla	2013 - Present
Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: 3 students	2012 - Present
Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: 2 Students	2011 - Present
Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: 2 Students	2009 - Present
Supervised Teaching Activity, Advised: 2 Students	2008 - Present
Dissertation Committee Member, HLA DRB1*1503: A Predominant Allelic Haplotype in SLE Correlated to Immunoregulatory Gene Expression Affecting Regulatory T Cells. Advised: Margie Suggs	2008 - 2010
Instructor, Advised: 2 Students	2008 - Present
Instructor, Advised: 2 Students	2007 - Present
Instructor, Advised: 2 Students	2006 - Present
Instructor, Advised: 3 Students	2005 - Present

Residency Training

University of MS Medical Center- Family Practice, Subspecialty/Activity Director	2012 - Present
University of MS Med CTR- Internal Medicine Residency, Training Faculty	2004 - Present
University of Mississippi Medical Center- Internal Medicine Residency, Subspecialty/Activity Director	2004 - Present

Fellows supervised

Rheumatology Fellowship, Program Director, 12 fellows supervised, Multiple clinics and consultation services	01/2007 - Present
Rheumatology, Training Faculty, 4 fellows supervised, multiple clinics, consultation	01/2004 - 12/2006

Extramural, Human Genome Sciences (HGS)/GlaxoSmithKline: (BASE) Adverse Events of Special Interest in Adults with Active, Autoantibody-Positive Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Receiving Belimumab at University of Mississippi Medical Center/ Division of Rheumatology, GlaxoSmithKline	08/2012 - 12/2018
Extramural, Human Genome Sciences (HGS)/ GlaxoSmithKline: (EMBRACE) Efficacy and Safety of Belimumab in Adult Subjects of Black Race with Systemic lupus Erythematosus (SLE) at University of Mississippi Medical Center/ Division of Rheumatology, GlaxosmithKline	08/2012 - 12/2018
Extramural, Annual Rheumatology Fellowship Award, Amgen Pharmaceuticals	01/2002 - 12/2003

Majithia, Vikas, M.D.

Education

Current Positions

Education

Specialty Certification Licensure

Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments

Honors, Awards, and Recognition

Professional Membership and Service

Committee Service

Community Service

Sponsored Program Funding

Publications

Journal Article

Review Article

Abstracts

Book Chapter

Presentations

Teaching Experience

Directed Student Learning

Residency Training

Fellows supervised

Biography

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