Present Academic Rank And Physician

• Cardiologist, Cardiology Associates of North Mississippi, 2002 – Present
• Cardiologist, North Mississippi Medical Center, Tupelo, Mississippi, 2002 – Present

Education

• Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cardiology Fellow, 1999 – 2002
• University of Virginia Internal Medicine, Chief Resident, 1998 – 1999
• University of Virginia Internal Medicine, Residency, 1995 – 1998
• University of Mississippi School of Medicine, M.D., 1995
• University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy , B.S. Pharmacy, 1987
• Delta State University , B.S. Biology, 1984

Honors

• Dean’s Excellence in Teaching Award, University Of Virginia, 1997
• Alpha Omega Alpha, 1994 – 1995
• Phi Kappa Phi, 1995
• Phi Kappa Phi Award for Scholastic Excellence, 1995
• Lange Medical Book Award, 1993 – 1994
• Associated Medical School Student Body Treasurer, 1993 – 1994
• Sophomore Medical Class, Vice-President, 1992 – 1993
• Freshman Medical Class, Vice-President, 1991 – 1992
• John Fair Lucas Freshman Medical Award, 1991 – 1992
• Pharmacognosy Award, 1987
• Chosen by Classmates for Pharmacy School Hall of Fame, 1987
• Pharmacy School Professional Leadership Award, 1987
• Rho Chi Pharmacy Honor Fraternity Vice-President, 1986
• Pharmacy Student Body Vice President, 1986 – 1987
• Who’s Who in American Colleges and Universities, 1984
• Delta Scholar, Delta State University, 1984
• Faculty Scholar, Delta State University, 1983

Research

• Clinical Events Committee (CONSERVE Trial), 2000-2002
• Clinical Events Committee (CREDO Trial), 2000-2002

Publications

• Estess JM, Topol EJ. Fibrinolytic treatment for elderly patients with acute myocardial infarction. [Editorial] Heart 87:308-311 2002 April
• Estess JM, Moliterno DJ. Thrombolytic therapy for acute myocardial infarction [Review] Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, 53(4): 489-98, 2001 August.
• Estess JM. Treatment of cardiovascular disease in special populations. Resident Research and Review 1(1) 2001 July
• Estess JM. Diabetes and the cardiologist: A call to action. Resident Research and Review 1(1) July
• Jerimias A. Casserly I. Estess JM. Smedira NG. Topol EJ. Acute myocardial Infarction after aortic valve endocarditis. American journal of Medicine110(5): 417- 8.2001 April 1
• Topol EJ et al. Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine2nd Ed. Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Philadelphia, PA 2002 [Contributing author]
• Topol EJ et at. Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine2nd Ed. CD ROM Lippincott Williams and Wilkins Philadelphia, PA 2002 [Contributing author]

Work Experience

• Chief Resident Internal Medicine- University of Virginia, 1998 – 1999
• Part time Physician- Correctional Physician Services, 1998 – 1999
• Part time Physician – Patient First, Richmond, Virginia, 1997-1999
• On Call IV Pharmacist – Mississippi Home Therapeutics, 1992 – 1994
• Relief Pharmacist – Eckerd’s Pharmacy, 1992 – 1994
• Sales Representative, Eli Lilly and Company, Greenville MS, 1987 – 1991
  – Rookie of the Year, 1988
  – # 1 in Sales – Memphis Area, 1989
  – # 2 in Southern Region Sales, 1989
• Switch (Management) Program, 1990
• National Recognition Meeting, 1990

Certification

• Board Certified Internal Medicine, 1998 – Present
• Medical License 552776 Commonwealth of Virginia, 1997
• Registered Pharmacist, 1987 – Present
• Board of Medical Licensure – Mississippi, 2002 – Present

Professional Organizations

• American Heart Association – Fellow Member
• American College of Cardiology – Fellow Member, 1999 – Present
• American Medical Association, 1991 – Present
• American Medical Association Political Action Committee, 1992 – Present
• Student Alumni Council, 1992 – 1993
• Galen Order – University of Mississippi School of Pharmacy, 1989 – Present
• Kappa Psi Pharmacy Fraternity President, 1985
• Beta Beta Beta Biology Honor Fraternity, 1983
• Alpha Epsilon Delta Vice President, 1983