At Magnolia Regional Health Center, our mission has always been simple: provide exceptional care close to home. One of the ways we fulfill that mission is through our robust medical education programs, which allow us to care for patients today while preparing outstanding physicians for the future.
You may notice resident physicians and fellows working alongside our attending doctors in the hospital and in our clinics. We want our community to feel confident and informed about who is providing their care—and why having physicians in training is a strength of our healthcare system.
What Is a Resident Physician or Fellow?
Resident physicians and fellows are medical doctors who have completed medical school and earned their MD or DO degree. Residents are continuing their training in a specific specialty through a residency program, while fellows have completed a residency and are pursuing advanced training in a subspecialty, such as cardiology.
At Magnolia Regional Health Center, these physicians are not practicing alone. They work under the close supervision of experienced, board-certified attending physicians who oversee every aspect of patient care. This team-based approach ensures patients receive safe, high-quality, evidence-based care at all times.
Our Residency and Fellowship Programs
Magnolia Regional Health Center is proud to offer advanced medical training through:
- Internal Medicine Residency Program
- Emergency Medicine Residency Program
- Cardiology Fellowship Program
Each program is designed to combine hands-on clinical experience with close physician mentorship, continuous evaluation, and the latest medical standards.
Internal Medicine Program Director, John Peyton Preece, D.O. FACOI, FACP says, “Our community based Internal Medicine residency delivers rigorous, hands-on clinical training through progressive autonomy, emphasizing bedside decision making and procedural excellence. Through robust scholarly activity, dedicated mentorship, and strong camaraderie, we prepare confident, compassionate physicians ready to lead in any practice setting.”
“In Corinth, Mississippi, we have the patient volume, systems, and faculty to provide outstanding emergency medicine training as the regional hub for North Mississippi. Our residents care for a population of more than 100,000 people, gaining high-volume experience, leading resuscitations, and training in an efficient, supportive environment. With nationally recognized faculty leadership and the right balance of acuity and responsibility, we deliver exceptional emergency medicine training while living and serving in a rural community.” Says Emergency Medicine Chair and Program Director, Steven T. Haywood, MD, RRT, FACEP.
“Our cardiology fellows are highly trained physicians who bring advanced knowledge and specialized skills to the patients we serve, working under the close supervision of our experienced cardiologists. Having this level of expertise within our hospital strengthens the quality of heart care available to our entire community. It is also beneficial to faculty as it keeps us up to date on the most cutting edge treatments,” says Paul Volanksy, DO, Cardiology Fellowship Program Director.
Why Training Doctors Matters to Patient Care
The best doctors don’t learn medicine from textbooks alone—they learn by caring for real patients, in real situations, with expert guidance. Residency and fellowship programs are a critical part of that journey.
Because physicians in training are actively learning, they:
- Take extra time to review cases thoroughly
- Stay up to date on the latest medical research
- Collaborate closely with supervising physicians
- Approach patient care with curiosity, compassion, and attention to detail
This layered model of care—physicians in training working alongside seasoned doctors—means patients benefit from multiple levels of expertise focused on their health.
Your Care Comes First
Patients at Magnolia Regional Health Center can feel confident knowing they are receiving the best care possible. Every diagnosis, treatment plan, and medical decision is carefully reviewed and guided by experienced physicians who are committed to patient safety and clinical excellence.
By welcoming residents and fellows into our hospital and clinics, we are not only meeting today’s healthcare needs—we are investing in the future of medicine and ensuring our community will continue to have skilled, compassionate doctors for years to come.
Committed to Our Community and the Future
At Magnolia Regional Health Center, teaching and healing go hand in hand. We are proud to serve as a training ground for future physicians while continuing to deliver the high-quality care our patients expect and deserve.
