Current Pediatric Residents

Program: Pediatrics
Year: PGY II
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 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