UMMC Pediatric Residency Program

The Mississippi Chapter of the AAP recently held their state meeting. We had residents, medical students, and attendings representing us with posters and presentations! A few of our attendings not pictured were there as attendees and judges as well!

We pride ourselves at Children’s of Mississippi on our unique pathologies that lead to so much learning as well as opportunities for case reports, posters, and oral presentations!

Dr. Jasmine Ware presented earlier this month at grand rounds on the roots of distrust. What great timing with Black History Month! Dr. Ware is not only a fantastic doctor but amazing role model to our patients (and co residents!!). She is a fierce advocate and cares so deeply for our children. We are so proud to call her ours and for her presentation.

Scroll to see some of her slides and take away points!

Mississippi teens are experiencing rising rates of depression, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder, and demand for specialized care continues to grow. Children’s of Mississippi has opened a new adolescent acute psychiatric unit designed specifically for patients ages 13 to 17, filling a long-standing gap in inpatient services. Learn how hospital leaders say the new unit will improve safety, continuity of care and support for families: https://umc.edu/news/News_Articles/2026/02/adolescent-acute-psychiatric-unit.html