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Hometown<\/strong>: Satellite Beach, FL<\/h4>\n

Undergraduate<\/strong>: University of North Florida<\/h4>\n

Medical School<\/strong>: University of Florida<\/h4>\n

What drew you to UNC?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

UNC is known for great training, and the triangle is a beautiful place to live. However, my interview day is what sold me. Everyone was welcoming, encouraging, and seemed to genuinely enjoy their job and UNC. Now that I\u2019m here, I find this attitude extends beyond the anesthesia department which makes every rotation a wonderful experience.<\/p>\n

What do you love most about the Triangle?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Commuting between Chapel Hill, Durham, and Raleigh is extremely easy, so we have access to three unique cities, each with a different scene. Plus all the nature to explore in between!<\/p>\n

What are your career aspirations?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

I haven’t made a decision on a specific fellowship, but my goal is to work in an academic hospital.<\/p>\n

What is your go-to fun fact?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

I lived on a boat during my undergraduate years.<\/p>\n

If you weren’t an anesthesiologist, what would you be?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The owner of a plant nursery.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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