Dr. Teri Oakes Dyess, MD, FHM, FACP, is a highly accomplished physician and healthcare leader based in Jackson, MS. With a career spanning over three decades, she currently serves as a Hospitalist and Director of Hospital Medicine at St. Dominic's Hospital, where she has made significant contributions since 2013. Dr. Dyess's extensive experience also includes a role as Co-Chief Medical Officer from 2021 to 2023. A board-certified internist and active member of prominent medical organizations, she has played pivotal roles in various Mississippi healthcare institutions, demonstrating her commitment to advancing healthcare. Additionally, her involvement in state-level initiatives for physical fitness and health further highlights her dedication to the well-being of her community.