CA-2

Talal (Adam) Akbar

CA-2
University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Fun fact about yourself:
I touched a reef shark while snorkeling in the Caribbean.

Favorite rotation:
Chronic Pain - the faculty are really nice and quick to teach.

Biggest accomplishment in the past year:
I became PADI certified in Cartagena, Colombia.

Hobbies:
Hiking, fishing, weightlifting, guitar, photography

Best thing about the Anesthesiology residency at UNC:
The people here are friendly and approachable. The leadership is responsive to suggestions and proactive in improving our educational experience.

Amber Allred

CA-2
Morehouse School of Medicine

Favorite thing to do in the area:
Check out a brewery - Vecino is my current favorite.

Best part about living in Chapel Hill:
The safe community feel. I never have to worry about traffic and people are so welcoming wherever I go.

Best part about UNC:
Everyone always has a smile on their face. It makes a hard day much easier when you see people greet you with a smile.

Fun Fact:
I love to swim and scuba dive!

Vivian Doan

CA-2
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

Fun fact:
I'm Vietnamese and Norwegian.

Favorite rotation:
Cardiac. You work closely with a small group of phenomenal attendings who love to teach. Their enthusiasm is infectious. You'll work hard, but it's probably the rotation where you'll grow up the most.

Biggest accomplishment in the past year:
Attending ASA, ASRA and SCA as a CA-1.

Hobbies:
Krav Maga, bouldering, baking and traveling the world.

Best thing about the Anesthesiology residency at UNC:
You're not JUST another resident. People actually care and they put forth the effort to learn your name and get to know you, including attendings, CRNAs, surgeons, OR circulators, etc.

Michael Goldberg

CA-2
Indiana University School of Medicine

What's the best thing about living in Chapel Hill?
I love all the great restaurants in the area. There is always something fun and exciting going on. Also plenty of great outdoor activities nearby!

What’s the best part about the UNC Anesthesiology program?
The family environment where people know each other and care about each other.

William (Michael) Hart

CA-2
Wake Forest School of Medicine

Fun Fact:
I used to be a Family Physician and was the team doctor for the Carolina Courage professional soccer team. That, and I am a die hard Star Wars and Marvel fan.

Favorite rotation:
OB Anesthesia. It's a nice blend of procedural experience, OR time with scheduled and acute cases and patient interaction. Additionally, it is run by a fantastic team!

Biggest accomplishment in the past year:
Surviving and enjoying the leap of faith associated with a change in career.

Hobbies:
Reading, running, biking, movies, video games and playing with my kids.

Best thing about the Anesthesiology residency at UNC:
I believe the collegial atmosphere is one of the best features of the program. There is a wonderful relationship between the attendings, residents, CRNAs and surgical staff that is overall supportive and fun while also providing a wonderful clinical education.