Current Pediatric Residents

Program: Pediatrics
Year: PGY III
Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Undergrad School: Davidson College
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Why did you choose UMMC?:
For multiple reasons— I firstly wanted to receive excellent training and also because of the people I met during interview season. It seemed like the residents genuinely got along and supported each other; after matching here, I can confirm my suspicions were correct

Biography Information:
I used to be indecisive, but now I’m not so sure…
I used to be addicted to soap, but now I’m clean.
I used to be a banker, but then I lost interest.
I was addicted to the hokey pokey, but thankfully I turned myself around.
I considered opening a bakery, but I couldn’t raise the dough.
I wanted to learn how to drive a stick shift, but I couldn’t find a manual.
I love whiteboards; they’re remarkable.
I used to hate facial hair, but it grew on me.

Career Interest:
General Pediatrics, possibly open to further specializing

Field Interest:
Endocrinology, Genetics

Hobbies:
Tennis, snowboarding, puns, eating, sleeping, and being merry

What makes you unique?:
My consistently positive attitude and my sense of humor

What you like to do in your free time?:
I enjoy playing tennis, snowboarding, cooking, hanging out with friends and my two cats, and making puns whenever possible

What do you like about the program?:
I really like the welcoming, supportive atmosphere at UMMC