Saint Francis Family Medicine Residency
Housestaff
Chief Residents
Samantha Howard, MD
Hometown: Hernando, MS
Undergraduate: Union University
Interests & Tidbits: I enjoy drawing, painting, and doing artsy stuff. My favorite activity is traveling,
and one of my life goals is to visit every continent.
Why Saint Francis FMR: During my third year of medical school, I rotated at Saint Francis and was impressed
by the variety of patients and the severity of pathology that I saw. The faculty genuinely
care about the residents, and that supportive environment really drew me to this program.
Also, being from the Memphis area, I knew that I wanted to stay near to my family.
Sara Nelson-Owens, MD
Hometown: Grew up in Coastal Carolina
Undergraduate: Norfolk State University
Marital Status: Single
Interests & Tidbits: I love music of all forms. If music was the only remedy in the world I would never
get sick.
Why Saint Francis FMR: I am attracted to the diversity of this program. I love the way the curriculum is
set up to make you an expert in all forms of practicing medicine. I love the charm
of living in the south and I am sure this program embodies the best of southern charm.