MOMA (Mississippi) 2023 Winter CME Meeting On Demand

Dr. Richard Calderone, DO, MPH Related Seminars and Products

Forrest General Hospital

Originally from Slidell, LA, Richard C. Calderone, DO, MPH performed his undergraduate studies at Southeastern Louisiana University.  He earned a Master of Biomedical Sciences degree from William Carey University, as well as a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Southern Mississippi.  He is a graduate of the inaugural class of William Carey University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he was a National Health Service Corps Scholar.  Dr. Calderone completed his residency training in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at The University of Mississippi Medical Center and received additional certifications in Hypertension and HIV Medicine. He is currently a fellow in the Population Health Training in Place Program, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “Preventive Medicine” program.  Dr. Calderone is the secretary of the board of directors for the Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association and for the South Mississippi Medical Society.  He serves as a full-time faculty member for the Forrest General Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program, where he is also the medical director of the FGH Preoperative Clinic.

William Mayo, DO Related Seminars and Products

Ophthalmogist/ Past President of AOA

Mayo Eye Clinic, Oxford, MS

William S. Mayo, DO –Ophthalmologist, Mayo Eye Center, Oxford, MS

Topic: Ophthalmic Emergencies
Disclosures:  None

Medical School:  University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kansas City, 1981
Residency:  University of Mississippi (Flexible Internal Medicine), 1982
Fellowship:  University of Mississippi (Ophthalmology), 1985
Board Certifications:  ABO, 1987, AOBO, 1992

BIO: Dr. William S. (Bill) Mayo is a board-certified ophthalmologist practicing in Oxford, Mississippi. He also is a clinical instructor at the William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, where he served as chairman of the Department of Ophthalmology from 2010–2012.  In 2019, Dr. Mayo served as the 122nd President of the American Osteopathic Association.  

Throughout his tenure, Dr. Mayo has served the AOA in many capacities, including as chair of the Department of Governmental Affairs, the Department of Affiliate Relations, the Department of Business Affairs, and as vice chair and chair of the Department of Educational Affairs. Additionally, Dr. Mayo is a past president of the Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association and the Mississippi EENT Society. He also has served on the Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure since 2006 and was president from 2010-2012.

After earning his osteopathic medical degree from what is now the Kansas City (Missouri) University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1981, Dr. Mayo completed an internship and ophthalmology residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS.??

Stephen Farrow, MD Related Seminars and Products

Executive Director, NDORI, Endocrinologist

NDORI

Stephen Farrow, MD – Executive Director, NDORI, Endocrinologist, Biloxi, Mississippi

Topic: NDORI Research Topic
Disclosures:  None

Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine
Residency: Wayne State University School of Medicine Residency, Internal Medicine

BIO: Dr. Stephen Farrow is NDORI’s Executive Director. He has 30 years of federal and academic experience as an internist, endocrinologist, and geriatrician, including direct-care and national executive service with the Department of Veterans Affairs. His research and quality improvement experience includes human performance research with the Navy’s Fighter Weapons School and Special Warfare divisions, basic and clinical civilian studies in hypertension and diabetes, and funded work on clinical decision support and enhanced facility-clinician-patient communication. 

Italo Subbarao, DO, MBA Related Seminars and Products

Dean, WCUCOM

WCUCOM

Italo Subbarao, DO, MBA – Dean and Chief Academic Officer, William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Hattiesburg MS

Medical School:  Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medical School
Residency:  Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
Board Certification: AOBEM 

BIO: Dr. Italo Subbarao is a leader in domestic and international disaster response and has provided field and technical support during large-scale emergencies like earthquakes in Haiti and Pakistan, shootings in Mumbai, and hurricanes like Katrina – which brought about his first visit to Mississippi in 2005.  Seven years later, having worked as an emergency room physician and disaster fellow at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and director of Public Health Readiness for the American Medical Association, Dr. Subbarao arrived in Hattiesburg.
Dr. Subbarao joined the WCU College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2012, serving as associate professor of clinical sciences and Associate Dean.  Later, he moved into the role of Senior Associate Dean, and in 2019 became the Dean of WCUCOM.  Dr. Subbarao serves on the board of directors for many state and national organizations, including the Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association. 

David Roy, DO Related Seminars and Products

Dermatologist

Pine Belt Dermatology

Dr. David B. Roy received his Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine from NOVA Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine. His Traditional Rotating Internship was completed at Grandview Medical Center in Dayton, OH via Ohio University.  Dr. Roy completed a Fellowship in Clinical Dermatology and Research in Dayton, Ohio.  Dr. Roy completed his Dermatology Residency via Midwestern University in Phoenix, AZ during which time he served as chief resident.  He is board certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Dermatology, and is a fellow of the American Society for MOHS Surgery.  Professional memberships include American Osteopathic College of Dermatology, American Osteopathic Association, American Society for MOHS surgery, and the American Society for Dermatologic Surgery.  Dr. Roy performed MOHS surgery in Scottsdale, AZ and Yuma, AZ for two years, specializing in large and aggressive tumors of the head and neck.

Medical School:  Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2003

Internship:  Traditional Rotating, Grandview/Southview Hospitals, Kettering Medical Center Network, Dayton, OH, 2004

Residency:  Dermatology, Chief Resident, Kingman Regional Medical Center, Kingman, AZ, 2008

Board Certifications:  AOCD

Ashley Hood, DO Related Seminars and Products

Elite Wellness for Women

Dr. Hood is currently in a private practice, Elite Wellness for Women, an OB/GYN clinic in Jackson, Mississippi.  He received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences – College of Osteopathic Medicine.  He then completed his internship and residency in OB/GYN at the University of Mississippi Medical Center.

Dr. Hood remains extremely involved in the osteopathic profession.  He is currently serving as a board member for the American Osteopathic Association. He also served as a student and resident member to the American Osteopathic Association’s Board of Trustees.  He has served on the AOA’s Bureau of Osteopathic Education, and the AOA Council of Osteopathic GME Development.  He has previously served on many AOA bureaus, councils, and committees. 

He is also serving as chair of the American College of Osteopathic OB/GYN Bylaws Committee and served three terms on the ACOOG Board of Trustees. 

He is a past president for the Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association and has been very involved in the MOMA since he was a resident.  He continues to serve as the MOMA delegation chair to the AOA House of Delegates.

He has served on two committees of the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners. He is clinical preceptor for the William Carey University – College of Osteopathic Medicine in Hattiesburg, MS, where he teaches women’s health topics.  He was awarded the MOMA Preceptor of the Year in 2021-2022.

He also serves on many hospital committees at River Oaks Hospital in Jackson, MS, currently serving as Chief of Staff.

He enjoys life with his wife, Summer, and their 4 children.  He enjoys golf, and water skiing, and traveling with his family. 

Interesting fact:  Dr. Hood, or “Ashley”, was named after Gone with the Wind.  His mother was a big fan of the movie, and her best friend’s name?????   …… You guessed it, Scarlet.  There were actually 5 boys in his high school named Ashley (generational thing)!!

John Norton, MD Related Seminars and Products

John W. Norton, MD – Geriatric Psychiatrist, Oakes Geriatric Program, St. Dominic’s Behavioral Health Services, Jackson, MS

Topic: Neuro Psychiatric Aspects of Dementia
Disclosures:  None

Medical School:  Rush Medical College, Rush University, Chicago, IL, 1986
Internship: Cook County Hospital, Chicago, IL
Residency:  Psychiatry and Neurology, Brown University, Providence, RI
    Fellowship: Epilepsy, Brown University, Providence, RI
Board Certifications: ABP&N, Traumatic Brain Injury Medicine, Geriatric Psychiatry, Neurology, Psychiatry, Psychosomatic Medicine, Addiction Medicine, Advanced Psychopharmacology, Headache Medicine

Ethan Worthington, DO Related Seminars and Products

Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences; Director of OMM Scholars Program

WCUCOM

Dr. Ethan Worthington, DO is a Family Medicine Specialist and has over 16 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Pikeville College / College Of Osteopathic Medicine in 2007. Currently working at WCUCOM as the Assistant Professor of Clinical Sciences; Director of OMM Scholars Program.

Dr. Richard Charles Calderone, DO Related Seminars and Products

Family Medicine Residency Clinic

Forrest General Hospital/ Family Medicine Residency Clinic

Originally from Slidell, LA, Richard C. Calderone, DO, MPH performed his undergraduate studies at Southeastern Louisiana University.  He earned a Master of Biomedical Sciences degree from William Carey University, as well as a Master of Public Health degree from the University of Southern Mississippi.  He is a graduate of the inaugural class of William Carey University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine, where he was a National Health Service Corps Scholar.  Dr. Calderone completed his residency training in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at The University of Mississippi Medical Center and received additional certifications in Hypertension and HIV Medicine. He is currently a fellow in the Population Health Training in Place Program, through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “Preventive Medicine” program.  Dr. Calderone is the secretary of the board of directors for the Mississippi Osteopathic Medical Association and for the South Mississippi Medical Society.  He serves as a full-time faculty member for the Forrest General Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program, where he is also the medical director of the FGH Preoperative Clinic.

Roberto Santos, DO Related Seminars and Products

Medical School: University of Santo Tomas, Manila, Philippines, MD, Medicine, 1995

Residency: State University of New York, Upstate Medical University, MD, Pediatrics, 2005

Fellowship: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, MD, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 2008

Board Certification: Pediatrics, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, ABP

BIO: Dr. Santos graduated from The University of Santo Thomas, Manila Philippines in 1995 followed by his residency at State University of New York in Pediatrics. Dr. Santos completed a Fellowship in Pediatrics Infectious Diseases at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Dr. Santos serves as a Professor of Pediatrics in the Department of Pediatrics (Division of Infectious Diseases) at Children’s of Mississippi, University Medical Center.

He is also the Vice-Chair of Pediatrics, Diversity, and Inclusion at Children’s of Mississippi – University of Mississippi Medical Center. Dr. Santos has been an active member of the American Board of Pediatrics – Subboard of Pediatric Infectious Diseases since 2020. The Subboard is responsible for developing the initial certifying, Maintenance of Certification (MOC), Maintenance of Certification for Pediatrics (MOCA-Peds), and Subspecialty In-Training Examination (SITE).

Dr. Santos is was a Member of Credentialing Exam Item Writer & Reviewer for the American Academy of HIV Medicine from 2019-to 2021. The Academy’s HIV-focused professional certifications are the first and only credentials offered domestically and internationally to physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and pharmacists specializing in advanced-level HIV care.

Additionally, Dr. Santos is a Fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (FIDSA), and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP). He is a Diplomate (Board Certified) for the American Board of Pediatrics – Subboard in Infectious Diseases, and a Contributor to the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) Guidance for Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C) Version 3. UMMC Coronavirus - Patient Treatment Guidelines, Published online February 7, 2022.

Wes Aldred, MD Related Seminars and Products

Pulmonary Critical Care Physician

Hattiesburg Clinic

Medical School:  University of Mississippi School of Medicine, Jackson, MS, 2013

Internship:  North Mississippi Medical Center, 2012

Residency:  Internal Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, 2016

Fellowship: Pulmonology & Critical Care, University of Mississippi Medical Center

Board Certification:  Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, Pulmonology, ABIM

Dr. Wes Aldred was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi and is a graduate of Ole Miss.  He completed medical school, internal medicine residency, and pulmonary and critical care fellowship at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, where he also served as chief resident in internal medicine.

He is currently practicing as a Pulmonary and Critical Care Physician with the Hattiesburg Clinic, where he has special interest in point of care ultrasound, advanced bronchoscopy, and lung cancer care.

In addition to his medical practice, he is active in the Mississippi Chapter of the American College of Physicians where he has served for 5 years on their Regional Meeting Planning Committee and Governor’s Advisory Council. He also serves as the Assistant Medical Director for the Mississippi Organ Recovery Agency.

Valerie Norton, DO Related Seminars and Products

Magnolia Regional Health Center

Dr. Norton graduated from the Kansas City University of Medicine & Bioscience College of Osteopathic Med in 2011. She works in Corinth, MS and 5 other locations and specializes in Internal Medicine and Other Specialty. Dr. Norton is affiliated with Magnolia Regional Health Center.

Dr. Paul Volansky, DO Related Seminars and Products

Cardiologist

Magnolia Regional Health Center

Dr. Paul Volansky, DO is a cardiologist at Magnolia Regional Health Center in Corinth, MS.  He graduated from Nova Southeastern University College Of Osteopathic Medicine with honors in 2013. He completed residency in Internal Medicine and a fellowship in Cardiology at Magnolia Regional Health Center. 

Dr. Ryan Anderson, DO Related Seminars and Products

Director of Clinical Ultrasound

WCUCOM/Keesler Air Force Base

Dr. (Maj) Ryan Anderson, DO is an emergency medicine physician in Biloxi, MS. He is a Major in the U.S. Air Force, stationed at Keesler Air Force Base where he serves as flight commander and lead physician of the emergency department.  He also works part time at Singing River Gulfport and Highland Community Hospital to help serve the local community. He was recently named Director of Ultrasound at William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine and has developed a revolutionary ultrasound credentialing platform for all graduating medical students.  He is also Founder and CEO of Conquering The Boards which offers personalized study schedules for medical students to help them successfully navigate studying for their licensing exams while still balancing their core curriculum.  He is a local resident of Biloxi, MS, is happily married to his wife, Alli, who is an ER nurse, and has three children - Arya (4), Adam (2), and Ella (1 month). 

Katherine Pannel, DO Related Seminars and Products

Medical Director of Right Track Medical Group

Right Track Medical Group

Dr. Pannel is Medical Director of Right Track Medical Group. A native of Inverness, Mississippi, she has been a practicing psychiatrist in North Mississippi since 2010. She is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She graduated form Kanasa City University of Medicine and Biosciences.  She continued her education with a  Psychiatric Residency at University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and a Psychiatric Residency, Geriatric Specialty, University of Alabama at Birmingham.

Justin McKinney, DO Related Seminars and Products

Plastic Surgeon

Mississippi Premiere Plastic Surgery

Dr. McKinney is a New York Native who has relocated from Charleston, West Virginia.  He completed General Surgery at St. Josephs Regional Medical Center, Paterson New Jersey, Plastic Surgery at St. Barnabas Medical Center in Bronx, New York, and Hand Surgery Fellowship at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, Mississippi.  Dr. McKinney is board certified by the American College of Osteopathic Surgery in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery and by the American Osteopathic Board of Orthopedic Surgery in Hand Surgery 

He has recently joined Mississippi Premiere Plastic Surgery (Madison, Mississippi) following working at Charleston Area Medical Center where his main focus was on treatment of the traumatically injured upper extremity. 

His hospital affiliations include, St. Dominic’s Medical Center (Jackson, MS), Baptist Health Systems (Jackson, MS), Merit Medical Center (Jackson, MS) and the Veteran’s Administration Hospital (Jackson, MS).  

Cindy Brown, BS Related Seminars and Products

Outreach Coordinator, Beneficiary Relations, Office of the Governor, Division of Medicaid

MS Division of Medicaid

Undergraduate School:  B.S. Business Management, Jackson State University, Jackson, MS

BIO: Cindy Brown is native of Jackson, MS. Cindy has worked in the Healthcare field for over 24 years and 20 of those years were associated with The MS Division of Medicaid. She has been the VP of Membership of Toastmasters “Guess Who’s Talking Now” Club Number 3284 for the past 2 years. She has served as the Financial Advisor for The Jackson Rattlers AAU Basketball Team. She is a Youth Leader, Sunday school teacher and a member of the Leadership Board at Grace Inspiration Church; as well as an original Mississippi Mass Choir Member. Cindy has been married for 23 years to Percy Brown III and they have two sons; Percy Brown IV (20) and Peyton Omar Brown (19). Cindy received an Associate’s Degree from Hinds Jr. College and her Bachelors of Science Degree in Business Management from Jackson State University.

Gretchen Holmes, PhD Related Seminars and Products

Designated Institutional Official

Memorial Hospital at Gulfport Tradition, Gulfport, MS

Gretchen Holmes currently oversees all medical education, including graduate medical education and clinical research, for Memorial Hospital at Gulfport. As the Designated Institutional Official (DIO), Dr. Holmes has the authority and responsibility for all ACGME-accredited programs sponsored by Memorial Previously, Dr. Holmes served as the GME Director of Research for multiple hospital systems and as the DIO/Director of GME for Orange Park Medical Center in Orange Park, Florida. Dr. Holmes is an experienced researcher, having published in numerous top-tier journals. She regularly teaches courses at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Behavior Change Theory and has served as a national-level patient advocate for the National Cancer Institute for 15 years. Dr. Holmes holds a bachelor of science degree in communication and a master of arts in communication and media ecology from New York University and a Ph.D. in health communication with a graduate certificate in medical behavioral science from the University of Kentucky.

Thompson W. Liddell, MD Related Seminars and Products

Infectious Disease

Hattiesburg Clinic

Thompson Liddell, MD, is a physician at Hattiesburg Clinic Infectious Diseases.

Liddell received his medical degree from the University of Mississippi in Jackson, Miss. He completed an internal medicine internship and residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) in Jackson. He also completed a fellowship in infectious diseases at UMMC.

Liddell is board certified in infectious diseases by the Infectious Diseases Society of America. He is a member of several prestigious medical organizations, including American Medical Association, American College of Physicians, Infectious Diseases Society of America and Mississippi Medical Association.

At Hattiesburg Clinic, Liddell provides consultation for a range of infectious diseases. He has specific interests in antibiotic stewardship, bone and joint infections, and atypical mycobacteria. His primary focus is to meet the medical needs of his patients while growing lasting relationships with them.

Liddell is a Hattiesburg native and a proud supporter of The University of Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles. He has a wonderful wife and four wonderful children.

Justin Turner, MD Related Seminars and Products

Chief Medical Officer

Mississippi State Department of Health

Dr. Turner is an internal medicine physician who joined MSDH in 2022 as Chief Medical Officer. He has previously held positions as the vice-chief of Internal Medicine at St. Dominic Hospital, as well as medical director for several hospice services in the Jackson area. He also serves on the COVID-19 Task Forces for the Mississippi State Medical Association and the City of Jackson.

He has received numerous awards, including the 2022 inaugural Mississippi Children’s Museum Community Service Award, the 2021 Dr. Axel Hanson Distinguished Physician Award from Meharry Medical College, and the 2020 Dr. James Waites Leadership Award from the Mississippi State Medical Association.

Dr. Turner is a graduate of Jackson State University, Meharry Medical College, and completed his residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.