UMMC Neurology

04/24/2026

Great turnout at our SIGN (Student Interest Group in Neurology) Meet & Greet last night! 🧠

It was a wonderful opportunity for students to connect with faculty, residents, and each other while learning more about the field of neurology. We’re excited to see such strong interest in the future of our specialty!

04/23/2026

🧠⚡ It’s Neurodiagnostic Week! 🧠⚡

From EEGs to continuous monitoring, our neurodiagnostic team is essential in detecting conditions, informing treatment decisions, and helping improve patient outcomes. Their work brings insight and direction during some of the most complex moments in care.

We’re grateful for our neurodiagnostic professionals and their expertise, dedication, and commitment to exceptional patient care.

04/23/2026

Today we celebrate our incredible admins who keep us running strong every single day!

From coordinating patient care and supporting our faculty, to keeping everything organized behind the scenes, your dedication does not go unnoticed. You are truly the backbone of our department, and we are so grateful for all that you do.

Thank you for your hard work, your heart, and your commitment to excellence. Happy Administrative Professionals Day! 💙

04/20/2026

One of the best parts of AAN—bringing together our alumni, faculty, and residents in one place.

Grateful for the time to reconnect, catch up, and continue building our Neurology community.

04/15/2026

The Evers Society at UMMC— known as the “Departmental Olympics”— recognizes the faculty, residents, and courses that make the biggest impact on medical students each year.

Neurology had an incredible showing, sweeping all 4 M4 awards:

• M4 All Star Resident: Dr. Pooja Bhandari
• M4 Resident of the Year: Dr. Qasim Bhatti
• M4 All Star Attending: Dr. Shreyas Gangadhara(not pictured)
• M4 Attending of the Year: Dr. Kunal Bhatia

Our M2 course, Neurological Sciences, was also named Course of the Year, with Dr. Timothy Dasinger and Dr. Kristen Alston recognized as course directors.

So proud of our outstanding faculty and residents!

04/14/2026

Join us for our Annual Neurology Symposium on May 16 at The Refuge in Flowood. Designed for neurology APPs, physicians, and referring providers.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and collaborate.

Register today!

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04/10/2026

Excellence in neurology starts with our people 🤩

Dedicated physicians committed to advancing patient care, research, and education every day!

04/10/2026

Calling all UMMC Neurology alumni attending AAN! 🧠

Join us for an evening of connection, conversation, and community. We always look forward to this time together!

Check out the invitation below for details and please RSVP ASAP. We hope you can join us!

03/30/2026

Happy Doctors’ Day to our incredible UMMC Neurology physicians! 💙🧠

Your dedication to advancing neurological care and your compassion for every patient you serve make a difference each and every day. We are so proud to have such an amazing team leading the way 🤩

03/26/2026

💜 Serving looks AND awareness 💜

Today we’re rocking purple for Epilepsy Awareness! Our team is proud to show support for our patients and help raise awareness in our community.

Fun fact: 1 in 26 people will be diagnosed with epilepsy in their lifetime, awareness makes a difference!

03/25/2026

Help us congratulate Dr. Shelby Freeman! 🎉

Dr. Freeman was selected by third-year medical students as one of this year’s recipients of the Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award from the Arnold P. Gold Foundation.

This honor recognizes residents who lead with compassion, support their peers, and go above and beyond in teaching the next generation of physicians.

We’re proud to have you on our team! 👏

03/25/2026