PGY-3

Hometown: Diberville, MS
Undergraduate: University of South Alabama
Medical School: St. George’s University
Whatdo I enjoy doing in my free time:     Outdoor activities: fishing, clamming, crabbing, kayaking, and gardening. Cooking and exploring new food and culture. Visiting family and friends. Speed watching TV shows and movies (LOR > Hobbit > Star Wars > Star Trek). 
What do I like about our residency: What is there not like? Unopposed. Diversity. Supportive environment. Plenty of learning experiences. 
Career Aspirations: Outpatient Clinic

Hometown: Kennett, MO
Undergraduate: University of Missouri
Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
What do I enjoy doing in my free time: Married to the GOAT, I love spending time with my beautiful wife. We have enjoyed trying all the wonderful restaurants Memphis has to offer. I am a huge sports fan and follow Mizzou Football, and the St. Louis Cardinals closely. Since living in Memphis, I have become a Grizzlies fan as well! I have also enjoyed getting to know and hang out with my co-residents at all our social functions.
What do I like about our Residency: I think our residency provides so many opportunities to determine what you like and prepares you exceptionally well for whatever you want to do after graduation, whether Inpatient, Outpatient, OB, or a mix of it all. I also like that our residents spend a lot of time together outside of work. We work hard but love to have fun as well!
Career Aspirations: I am still undecided as to where I would like to go post residency. I am interested in possibly doing a sports medicine fellowship but know I want to practice full scope Family medicine wherever I end up!

Hometown: Memphis, TN
Undergrad: Middle Tennessee State University
Medical School: UTHSC
What do I enjoy doing in my free time: In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I enjoy making memories with them and reflecting on the memories later. I also enjoy finding a good Netflix movie or series and relaxing in my bed with my warm cup of tea or hot cocoa.

Interesting tidbits: I am the oldest of 6. The sixth child, my second little brother, is due in June. I will be 26 years older than him. I am 17 years older than my youngest sister. Needless to say, I am spaced out extremely far from all my siblings and oftentimes must clarify my role as sibling instead of parent when we are in public.
What do I like about our residency: I loved my junior internship experience during my 4th year of medical school. I felt like the faculty really enjoyed teaching and the residents were always helpful to one another. The biggest thing that stood out to me was the fact that they did not always focus on the constructive criticism. If you were doing good in a particular area, they made sure to point out your positives as well. I think that is extremely important to keep a positive morale during such a challenging time like residency.
Career aspirations: I plan to practice outpatient medicine in Memphis. Being from Memphis, my biggest aspiration is to give back to my community and inspire younger generations to follow their dreams. I went to Kirby High School, a school that is not always recognized for its wonderful attributes. I would love to go back and speak to the students there, as well as other schools like it, and tell them that all career aspirations are achievable. I also would like to make a difference in changing some of the healthcare disparities. Black women have a higher rate of maternal mortality. Black, Hispanic, and Native American populations are more likely to die of COVID-19 and are at a higher risk for underlying health conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. I would like to decrease these statistics, especially in a city such as Memphis where the minority is the majority. I just want to make a lasting impact on my community that will extend beyond my time as a physician.

Hometown: Chattanooga, TN
Undergraduate: Rhodes College
Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
What do I enjoy doing in my free time: I enjoy anything that lets me be active especially if I can bring my dog, Poe. I love hiking, kayaking, camping, and weightlifting. I also love all things dungeons and dragons and science fiction. I am also a huge fan of the Boston Red Sox
What do I like about our residency: The other residents and faculty are fantastic. Our education has both good depth and breadth. We get exposed to a broad spectrum of conditions as well as have a diverse patient population. It is a fantastic environment for learning.
Career Aspirations: I hope to practice rurally and provide full spectrum family medicine in Tennessee.

Hometown: Pretoria South Africa/Camarillo, CA
Undergraduate: Abilene Christian University (ACU)
Medical School:Texas Tech University HSC.
Interesting Tidbits: I am thankful I have had the opportunity to live and volunteer all over the world. I am fortunate to have worked many different types of jobs that have all harmonized in the field family medicine. I love plants and spending time in nature. I am passionate about wellness, community service, art, and design.
What do I enjoy doing in my free time: I enjoy traveling and adventuring in the outdoors. I enjoy spending time with friends, family, and pets as well as finding ways to be active, creative, and artistic. Of course, all of these with good tunes!
What do I like about our residency: I am grateful for the kind and genuine people I have had the honor to work with. I love the emphasis on community, underserved, and women’s health.
Career Aspirations: I am passionate about global health, community-based healthcare, and especially MSK and OB. I hope to work/serve locally and globally.

Hometown: Lynchburg, TN
Undergraduate: Tennessee Tech University
Medical School: William Carey Univ Col of Osteopathic Medicine
What do I enjoy doing in my free time: In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my friends and family, watching TV shows or movies on Netflix, and trying to cook new things.
What do I like about our residency: Everyone has been very friendly since day one, ranging from my fellow residents, the attending, and the clinic staff. I also like that our curriculum provides us with wide variety of experiences to help prepare us for life after residency.
Career Aspirations: I hope to practice medicine in back in rural middle Tennessee, in an area that is underserved and in need of a family physician.