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Four Physicians Recognized as New Fellows
Four MAFP members were recognized in 2020 with the Degree of Fellow from the American Academy of Family Physicians. Criteria for receiving the AAFP degree of fellow consists of a minimum of six years of membership in the organization, extensive continuing medical education, participation in public service programs outside medical practice, conducting original research and serving as a teacher in family medicine.
“Being recognized with the Degree of Fellow has great significance among family physicians,” said Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians (MAFP) President Dr. James Griffin of Hattiesburg. “Not only does it represent the respect of one’s peer physicians, but it symbolizes high personal standards as well.”
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Sarah A. Barowka, MD, FAAFP,
achieved the Degree of Fellow (see story, facing page).
Scott A. Carlton, MD, FAAFP, achieved the Degree of Fellow. The MAFP honored Dr. Carlton in 2019 with its Military Award, which is only given to one member annually for service in the armed forces. He is a Colonel and Field Surgeon in the Medical Command of the Mississippi Army National Guard (MS ARNG).
Dr. Carlton is a native of Greenville who graduated from Mississippi State University and the University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC). He is a boardcertified family physician who practices at MEA Medical Clinics at various locations.
A member since 1997, Dr. Carlton served six years on the MAFP Board of Directors. He is also a member of the Central Mississippi Medical Society and the Mississippi State Medical Association. He is a preceptor who trains medical students at both UMMC and William Carey University School of Osteopathic Medicine.
Dr. Carlton and his wife, Judge Virginia Carlton, have three children, Rachel, Read and Phoebe.
Edmund M. “Ned” Miller, DO, FAAFP, a family physician in West Point, has achieved the Degree of Fellow. Dr. Miller, who earned his board certification from the American Board of Family Medicine, sees patients at West Point Family Medicine Clinic in West Point. In addition, he works as an emergency room physician at North Mississippi Medical Center.
Dr. Miller graduated from West Point High School and took part in the Shakouls Honors College at Mississippi State University as an undergraduate, graduating cum laude in biomedical engineering. He earned his medical degree from William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine (WCUCOM), then completed a 3-year residency in family medicine at the North Mississippi Family Medicine Residency Program in Tupelo.
Since becoming a practicing physician, Dr. Miller has helped mentor medical students studying at WCUCOM, serving as an adjunct clinical professor for four years.
Besides membership in the American Academy of Family Physicians and Mississippi Academy of Family Physicians, Dr. Miller is a member of the American Medical Association, American Osteopathic Association, Mississippi State Medical Association and the Federal Aviation Administration. Recently, he represented Mississippi at the American Academy of Family Physicians National Conference of Constituency Leaders conference in Kansas City, Missouri.
Christie Theriot, MD, FAAFP, is a board -certified family physician who recently moved to the Gulf Coast to practice medicine at Ochsner Health; she is practicing virtually at present and will soon be part of an Ochsner clinic opening in Picayune in the coming weeks.
Before joining Ochsner in Spring 2020, Dr. Theriot was part of the North Mississippi Family Medicine Residency Program in Tupelo – first as a resident and chief resident, then as a member of the faculty, including service as Family Medicine Department Head. She served on the North Mississippi Medical Center’s Executive Committee as well as other committees.
Dr. Theriot is a summa cum laude graduate of Nicholls State University in Thibodaux, LA, and received her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA. Her professional certifications include board certification by the American Board of Family Medicine plus certifications in Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, Advanced Trauma Life Support and Neonatal Resuscitation.
In addition to being a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians since 2014, Dr. Theriot is a member of the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine and the American Medical Association.
Dr. Theriot and her husband, Jason, are the proud adoptive parents of an infant daughter, Alliyah.
You Can Be an AAFP Fellow
You must be an Active member who has practiced for 6 years or more. Applicants submit a detailed application and a one-time fee. Call AAFP at 1-800-274-2237 for more info or search online for “AAFP Degree of Fellow.”
