Phillip Dixon, MD

About Me

I'm the current administration fellow for the Department of Emergency Medicine. My professional interests include creating a more efficient and effective emergency department, as well as national and state health policy, advocacy and leadership, and physician wellness.

I completed my undergraduate studies at Johns Hopkins University while playing four years of football. I then went to St. George's University for both my MPH and MD degrees. Following medical school, I completed my emergency medicine residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and was elected as a chief resident in my final year of residency.

During my residency, I became interested in advocacy, physician leadership, and administration. I was elected as the national secretary-treasurer for the Resident-Student Association of the American Academy of Emergency Physicians, as well as elected the resident representative for the Mississippi State Chapter of the American College of Emergency Physicians. I was also one of two chief residents among all specialties to co-chair the Chief Resident Committee and represented residents on multiple hospital administration committees.

I currently am an at-large board member for the Young Physician Section of the American Academy of Emergency Physicians.

In my spare time, I enjoy fitness, sports, outdoor activities, and community events.