Resident, Fellow, and Trainee Updates

Sarah Eley, MD

Sarah Eley joins us from Akron, Ohio. She graduated with honors from The Ohio State University with a bachelor’s degree in biology. She then matriculated at Northeast Ohio Medical University where she earned her medical degree. During medical school, she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and received the Ted Voneida Neuroscience Award and the Howard J. Igel, M.D. Scholarship. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys outdoor activities, spending time with friends and family, reading, drawing, and taking care of her cat Leo.  

Cody Estep, MD

Cody earned his bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and molecular biology from Centre College in Danville, KY before attending the University of Kentucky College of Medicine where he earned his medical degree. During medical school he was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society.  Outside of work, Cody enjoys glass blowing, snowboarding, and sports.

Sarah Fillingim, MD

Sarah Fillingim joins UMMC from Mobile, AL where she lives with her husband and three children. She earned her bachelor’s degree in biology from Troy University before receiving a masters in environmental toxicology from the University of South Alabama. She then earned her medical degree from the University of South Alabama’s College of Medicine. During medical school, she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society and served as the president of the Gold Humanism Honor Society.  Outside of work, Sarah enjoys running, baking, playing board games, and watching her son play basketball.

Summer Morrissette, MD

Summer joins UMMC from Charleston, SC. She graduated with honors from the University of Alabama with a bachelor’s degree in biology. She then earned her medical degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. During medical school, she was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Outside of work, Summer enjoys reading, traveling, and watching Alabama football.

Rachel Wilkinson, MD

Rachel currently resides in Jackson, MS. She graduated from the University of Mississippi with a bachelor’s degree in biology before earning a master’s in biological and health sciences from the University of Alabama at Birmingham. She then earned her medical degree from the University of Mississippi School of Medicine. Outside of work, Rachel enjoys spending time with her fiancé and their golden retriever, playing pickle ball, and traveling to visit friends and family.  

Tyler Marion, MD

Tyler earned both his bachelor’s degree in biology and master’s degree in business administration from Texas Tech University. He then earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. During medical school, he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Outside of work, Tyler enjoys sports, travel, and watching movies.