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Kerry Yancy, MD, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Jackson, MS, University of Mississippi Medical Center

KerryJYancyMD, MCJ, FACEP, FAWM, DABDM, IBCLC

Pediatric Emergency Medicine Jackson, MS

Assistant Professor of Pediatrics/Pediatric Emergency Medicine FACEP, FAWM, IBCLC

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  • Office

    Children's Hospital of Mississippi
    University of Mississippi Medical Center
    Jackson, MS 39216
    Phone+1 601-984-2195
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Summary

  • Board certified PEM physician for over 29 years. My recent Master of Criminal Justice in Homeland Security and Emergency Management, with a dual focus in Disaster Preparedness/Response and Human Trafficking Intervention has led to board certification by the American Board of Disaster Medicine. To my knowledge, I am the first physician in the state of Mississippi to hold this board certification.

Education & Training

  • University of Mississippi
    University of MississippiMaster of Criminal Justice, Homeland Security and Emergency Management: Disaster Preparedness/Response and Human Trafficking Intervention, Phi Kappa Phi and Order of the Sword & Shield National Honor Societies. 4.0 GPA, 2000 - 2022
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoFellowship, Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics), 1992 - 1994
  • Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of MedicineResidency, Pediatrics, 1989 - 1992
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
    University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 1989, MD
  • Austin College
    Austin CollegeBA, Biology, Cum Laude, 1981 - 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • MS State Medical License
    MS State Medical License 2018 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1990 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2020 - 2024
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 2021 - 2023
  • AL State Medical License
    AL State Medical License 2018 - 2019
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 2017 - 2019
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1994 - 1999
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Emergency Medicine
  • American Board of Disaster Medicine Board Certified Diplomat in Disaster Medicine
  • International Board of Lactation Consultant ExaminersInternational Board Certified Lactation Consultant
  • Wilderness Medical Society FAWM
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Intertel Member Intertel (Top 1% IQ Society), 2020
  • Larry Snider Ripple Award for Mentorship The International Cat Association South Central Region, 2017
  • Ten Years of Service Award Alumni Board of Directors, Trinity Valley School, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

Abstracts/Posters

  • Peak Flow Meter Prescription Source for Children with Asthma Presenting to a Pediatric Emergency Department
    Yancy, Kerry J. and Melzer-Lange, Marlene, Ambulatory Pediatric Association, Washington, DC, 5/1997

Lectures

  • Hyperthermia and Heat-Related Illness 
    PEM Fellows Conference University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS - 5/26/2022
  • Aggression in the PED 
    PEM Fellows Conference University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS - 12/17/2020
  • Pediatric Dermatologic Emergencies 
    Univeristy of Mississippi Medical Center PEM Fellows Lecture - 9/3/2020
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Press Mentions

  • Front and Center: Dr. Kerry Yancy, Board Certified in Disaster Medicine
    Front and Center: Dr. Kerry Yancy, Board Certified in Disaster MedicineFebruary 26th, 2024
  • FACEPs in the Crowd
    FACEPs in the CrowdJune 30th, 2020

Research History

  • Lead InvestigatorPeak Flow Meter Prescription Source for Children with Asthma Presenting to a Pediatric Emergency Department Children's Hospital of Wisconsin, Medical College of Wisconsin1996 - 1997
  • Biology Student/ Specimen CollectorJan Term "Rainforests and Deserts" Botany Research in Mexico with Professor George Diggs Austin College, Sherman, Texas1981 - 1981

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