Class of 2023

Home Town:
Phoenix, Arizona

Medical School:
University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix

Clinical Interests:
I have a broad range of interests and have not settled on a particular field of Pediatrics but I can see myself going into GI, Cardiology, or Hospitalist medicine (nothing is set in stone just yet!). I also have an interest in global health, advocacy, and medical education.

Personal Interests:
My interests include hiking, traveling, spending time at the beach, yoga, napping, and binge-watching shows on Netflix (always looking for recommendations!).

Home Town:
Clearwater, Florida

Medical School:
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine

Clinical Interests:
EVERYTHING!! It’s hard to decide what area I want to be in when my interests are quite varying. I’m keeping an open mind but I know I can see myself working in the hospital setting.

Personal Interests:
I am a major foodie! Whether it’s testing out a new recipe or finding an interesting restaurant to check out, that’s my happy place. Otherwise I can be found with family and friends or reading a good book!

Home Town:
Oakton, Virginia

Medical School:
Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Clinical Interests:
I have loved all my time in outpatient primary care and am considering a career in general pediatrics. However, I also have interests in GI, developmental pediatrics, and global health so right now I’m enjoying trying new rotations and keeping an open mind.

Personal Interests:
I enjoy anything outdoors – biking, kayaking, or just watching clouds go by from the comfort of a hammock. I love baking as long as someone else washes the dishes. I also enjoy spending time with my husband, buying entirely too many plants for my garden, and making friends with any dog who will let me pet them.

Home Town:
Sellersville, Pennslyvania

Medical School:
USF MCOM SELECT

Clinical Interests:
I would like to work with children who have intellectual disabilities, most likely in a primary care role. I also have an interest in palliative care, and think I may try to blend these interests.

Personal Interests:
I love reading and always make time for a good book. I also enjoy running and playing basketball.

Home Town:
McDonough, Georgia

Medical School:
Augusta University / University of Georgia Medical Partnership

Clinical Interests:
Preventive medicine and healthy habits are what bring me joy so outpatient Gen Peds is where I see myself! My hope is by focusing on these I'll be able to keep kiddos out of the hospital as much as possible both now and well into adulthood while improving the overall health of my community. That being said, I'm fully committed to learning as much as possible and my main clinical interest will always be the best care possible for the children I am entrusted to care for.

Personal Interests:
Soccer! I also enjoy most any other sports and cooking. My active areas of personal improvement are personal finance, mindfulness, and making sure I call my mom once a week.

Home Town:
Buffalo, New York

Medical School:
State University of New York Upstate Medical University

Clinical Interests:
Keeping my options for the future open of course, but I'm interested in PICU, PEM, Adolescent, and Hospitalist medicine. Outside of the hospital, I enjoy community outreach, education, and advocacy specifically through the local school districts and summer camps.

Personal Interests:
Dogs! Unfortunately, I don't have my own yet, but St. Petersburg is so dog friendly that it is only a matter of time before my husband and I get a pup. I also like spending time at my lakehouse in Upstate New York, the USWNT (women's soccer), mindless reality TV shows, Mexican food, and ice cream.

Home Town:
Greenwood, Indiana

Medical School:
Indiana University School of Medicine

Clinical Interests:
Right now, I'm interested in hematology/oncology and palliative care, but I'm very open to anything! I love all pediatrics! I also want to have a career that focuses on medical education in addition to clinical duties.

Personal Interests:
I love spending time with friends, family, my cat Remington, and my dog Paco! I also enjoy crafting, practicing calligraphy, and painting. My favorite thing to do since moving to Florida, however, is heading to the beach for a lazy day and ending the day by coming home and watching Netflix with my husband and our fur babies.

Home Town:
Quincy, Illinois

Medical School:
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Clinical Interests:
I am very interested in critical care, procedure based specialties, and hospital medicine. My favorite so far has been working with the babies in the NICU. Other interests of mine include medical education and academic medicine.

Personal Interests:
Going on adventures with my pup, Zoey! I love anything outdoors from kayaking, running, playing soccer, or hanging out at the beach with my fellow residents. I’m always looking for new restaurants to try. On Sundays, you can find me cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs!

Home Town:
Memphis, Tennessee

Medical School:
University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Clinical Interests:
I can't choose one thing because I love all aspects of pediatric medicine! I'm passionate about working with underserved communities so as long as I can incorporate that into my future life as a physician, I'll be a happy camper.

Personal Interests:
Food is life. I love cooking and baking for myself and others, but most importantly - eating. Netflix/Hulu/Amazon Prime/HBO Max/Disney + is also life. Other things I love are traveling, hiking, going to the beach, and online shopping!

Home Town:
Flowery Branch, Georgia

Medical School:
Mercer University School of Medicine

Clinical Interests:
Right now my clinical interests are pretty broad! I love working in the hospital setting but I could also see myself pursuing something that allows me to do both inpatient and outpatient medicine. I also enjoy procedures so I am excited to get more experience in the procedural specialties while I narrow down my clinical goals.

Personal Interests:
I absolutely love the water! You can find me at the beach or by the pool with a book on my days off. I also love trying new restaurants so I am excited to live in a new city with so many wonderful restaurants to try. On Saturdays during football season I love cheering on my alma mater (Go Dawgs!!) and I am looking forward to finding some fellow UGA fans in St. Pete. I also love a good Netflix/Hulu binge so I am always looking for new show suggestions!

Home Town:
Springvale, Maine

Medical School:
Tufts University School of Medicine

Clinical Interests:
My clinical interests are still incredibly varied, but I do hope to ultimately settle in a branch of pediatrics that allows me to establish long-term relationships with my patients and their families — specifically, those who are managing chronic illnesses or are considered medically complex. For this reason, I’ve found myself drawn to subspecialties such as neonatology, hematology/oncology, or palliative care.

Personal Interests:
I love to be doing absolutely anything outdoors with my family, friends, and my dog! I like to explore and find what is uniquely special about whichever city I’m in. If you’re looking for a partner to hike, bike, kayak, start up a game of tennis or beach volleyball, I’m your girl!

Home Town:
Colleyville, Texas

Medical School:
University of Oklahoma

Clinical Interests:
On some days of the week I want to be a general pediatrician, other days I think I want to be a hospitalist, and on my super wild days I think it would be fun to work in the PICU. There is also the occasional day where I think I would love working with teenagers and meeting their unique needs by becoming an Adolescent Medicine physician.

Personal Interests:
I love all things sports and playing outside! My brother is the quarterback at Texas Tech so most of my Saturdays are spent cheering him on. (Wreck ‘em!!) Football is my most favorite sport to watch, but soccer is my favorite sport to play. My husband and I love to spend our free time traveling, skiing, and finding new yummy restaurants. Ice cream (Blue Bell’s Cookie Two Step) is my love language and cuddling up on the couch with a book and a blanket is my favorite way to wind down.

Home Town:
Velke Bierovce, Slovakia

Medical School:
Masarykova Univerzita Lekarska Fakulta

Clinical Interests:
I appreciate primary care as a bedrock of pediatric health care. Although, cardiology has been my favorite specialty for quite some time. Additionally, I hope to incorporate some aspect of artificial intelligence in my scholarly activity. In upcoming years, I intend to learn and discern how to proceed with my career so that it brings about the greatest amount of common good.

Personal Interests:
I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, outdoor and indoor sports/work-out, philosophical/contemplative literature, and plum ice cream.