Forrest General Family Medicine Residency Program

06/23/2026

Super excited to have Dr. Franklin back with us! 🎉

In 1984, a baby was born at Forrest General Hospital. Decades later, he walked back through those same doors, this time in a white coat.

Dr. James Franklin's path to medicine wasn't easy or direct. It included EMT school, years as a paramedic, sleeping in his truck between shifts and classes, and a journey that took him over 2,200 miles from home. But every step led back to one place, Forrest General Hospital.

Read the full story here: (https://hubs.ly/Q04mm-0Y0)

04/27/2026

📚✨ Our Family Medicine Residency Program had an incredible simulation lab training focused on Hepatitis A in the outpatient office setting! 🩺💉

Our team engaged in hands-on learning experiences that helped us practice timely diagnosis, management strategies, and patient counseling. 🚀💬 It’s amazing to see how simulations enhance our skills and prepare us for real-life challenges in primary care.

A huge shoutout to our faculty, Dr. Andrews, for guiding us through this crucial aspect of patient care. Together, we’re building a healthier future! 💪❤️

04/20/2026

Happy poster season! Congratulations to two of our residents Dr. Sandoval (PGY-2) and Dr. Pitts (PGY-2) who were selected to present their case reports at South Central Regional Medical Center’s first annual poster day!

04/20/2026

FMRP 💛’s !!

What a great weekend at Spring Fling networking with other family physicians in our state, learning from guest speakers, and practicing procedures!

We are so excited for our residents Dr. Jacobson (PGY-2) and Dr. Windham (PGY-1) who have been elected as MAFP Board Members for the upcoming year.

We are also very proud of Dr. Thompson (PGY-2, 3rd place overall finalist) and Dr. Pride (PGY-2) who presented their case presentations and posters!

04/20/2026

Our residents and faculty had a great time helping with and running in the Hattiesburg Half Marathon last weekend! Thank you to HBC Sports Medicine for engaging our residents in community activities 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

04/13/2026

🌟Big thanks to Jenine Housewright, LMSW, and her amazing students, Faith Omulu and Sarah Rector, for leading our Family Medicine Residency Didactics on stress reduction methods! 🌈💖 Our residents learned valuable techniques to manage stress, all while having fun with adorable gum ball machine-shaped squeeze toys! 🎈🍬

We truly appreciate our Social Work team for their commitment to our wellness and the essential work they do every day! 🙌💙

03/30/2026

❤️One of our favorite days, National Doctors’ Day, is TODAY!!❤️

• Thank you to these physicians— and sooooo many others — who give their time, wisdom, and love to care for un- and underinsured adults in our area by volunteering at Fellowship Health Clinic!

• BIG shoutout to our volunteer Medical Director, Judd Reynolds, DO, who keeps us on track year-round!

• THANK YOU to the Forrest General Family Medicine Residency Program for providing high quality healthcare for our patients since 2016!

❤️ “Community caring for community”— it happens every day at Fellowship Health Clinic! ❤️

03/30/2026