{"id":9296,"date":"2023-04-10T14:04:59","date_gmt":"2023-04-10T18:04:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/?page_id=9296"},"modified":"2025-07-11T14:37:38","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T18:37:38","slug":"class-of-2026","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/education\/residency\/meet-the-residents\/class-of-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Class of 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Alexandra Armato<\/h2>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<strong>Hometown:<\/strong> Irving, TX<br \/>\n<strong>Undergraduate:<\/strong> Austin College<br \/>\n<strong>Medical School:<\/strong> Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso, TX<br \/>\n<strong>Areas of Interest in EM:<\/strong> Ultrasound, Toxicology, Medical Education<br \/>\n<strong>Hobbies:<\/strong> Running, reading, hiking<br \/>\n<strong>Why I chose<\/strong>: When applying for residencies, I went in with the mindset that the sky was the limit. I had lived in Texas my entire life and wanted to experience a different part of the country, as terrifying as that notion was. On my interview day with UNC, I felt an immediate \u201cclick\u201d; I knew that I could feel at home with this program despite a move of more than 1,000 miles. UNC was also exactly what I was looking for \u2013 a strong program with a wide range of training experiences and faculty who are dedicated to developing strong leaders in Emergency Medicine. I really enjoyed every faculty and resident that I spoke with, and I could tell that they truly were happy with this program and each other. Looking back on my notes that I took that day, I had written an embarrassing number of exclamation points. The last sentence said, \u201cI LOVE THIS PROGRAM!!!!\u201d. Someone once told me that when you are making your rank list the decision should be easy, and UNC afforded me that blessing. I am so excited to start this next step in my journey, especially knowing that it is here at UNC!<br \/>\n<strong>Email:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:alexandra.armato@unchealth.unc.edu\">alexandra.armato@unchealth.unc.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9305\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Alexandra-Armato-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Alexandra-Armato-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Alexandra-Armato-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Alexandra-Armato-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Alexandra-Armato-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Alexandra-Armato-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Alexandra-Armato-280x210.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Alexandra-Armato-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr  style=\"margin:30px 0\"class=\" rule-thin osc-rule\" \/>\n<h2>Ryan Blanton<\/h2>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<strong>Hometown:<\/strong> Lilburn, GA<br \/>\n<strong>Undergraduate:<\/strong> Georgia State University<br \/>\n<strong>Medical School:<\/strong> Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine<br \/>\n<strong>Areas of Interest in EM:<\/strong> Global EM, ultrasound, wilderness medicine<br \/>\n<strong>Hobbies:<\/strong> Hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, golf, and slow-pitch softball<br \/>\n<strong>Why I chose<\/strong>: My wife and I moved to Holly Springs, NC at the start of medical school and it didn\u2019t take long to realize that the triangle was where we wanted to be long-term. Not only is this a prime location and close to family\/friends &#8211; UNC has everything I was searching for in a residency program. I love the early (and frequent) exposure to both academic and community medicine, in addition to the broad academic breadth and depth among the faculty to help me identify a niche within EM. Every resident\/faculty that I interacted with was down-to-earth and there was a strong family-oriented culture. It is truly an honor to be a member of the Tar Heel family, go Heels!<br \/>\n<strong>Email:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:ryan.blanton@unchealth.unc.edu\">ryan.blanton@unchealth.unc.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9298\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Ryan-Blanton-550x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Ryan-Blanton-550x1024.jpeg 550w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Ryan-Blanton-161x300.jpeg 161w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Ryan-Blanton-768x1431.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Ryan-Blanton-824x1536.jpeg 824w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Ryan-Blanton-1099x2048.jpeg 1099w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Ryan-Blanton-600x1118.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Ryan-Blanton-scaled.jpeg 1374w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr  style=\"margin:30px 0\"class=\" rule-thin osc-rule\" \/>\n<h2>Walker Bussey-Spencer<\/h2>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<strong>Hometown:<\/strong> Memphis, TN<br \/>\n<strong>Undergraduate:<\/strong> University of Tennessee Knoxville<br \/>\n<strong>Medical School:<\/strong> University of Tennessee Health Science Center<br \/>\n<strong>Areas of Interest in EM:<\/strong> Critical Care, Medical Education<br \/>\n<strong>Hobbies:<\/strong> Playing basketball, hiking, attending music festivals, die-hard Memphis Grizzlies fan<br \/>\n<strong>Why I chose<\/strong>: I chose UNC because I love the beautiful state of North Carolina, and when I interviewed and met the residents I was blown away in a way that just did not happen with any other program. The connection between the residents was obvious, and they made me feel welcome and at ease. I know I will have unparalleled opportunities to mature as a physician under such a highly regarded group of faculty. I also have family living in the triangle that I am excited to be closer to once again!<br \/>\n<strong>Email:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:walker.bussey-spencer@unchealth.unc.edu\">walker.bussey-spencer@unchealth.unc.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9309\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Walker-Bussey-Spencer-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Walker-Bussey-Spencer-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Walker-Bussey-Spencer-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Walker-Bussey-Spencer-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Walker-Bussey-Spencer-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Walker-Bussey-Spencer-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Walker-Bussey-Spencer-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr  style=\"margin:30px 0\"class=\" rule-thin osc-rule\" \/>\n<h2>Margaret Driscoll<\/h2>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<strong>Hometown:<\/strong> Portland, Oregon<br \/>\n<strong>Undergraduate:<\/strong> University of San Diego<br \/>\n<strong>Medical School:<\/strong> Creighton University School of Medicine<br \/>\n<strong>Areas of Interest in EM:<\/strong> Medical education, social EM, LGBTQIA+ health<br \/>\n<strong>Hobbies:<\/strong> Watching independent films, rewatching Wes Anderson films, Formula One Racing, trying new restaurants, card &amp; board games, and spending time with my husband and our Samoyed, Skylar.<br \/>\n<strong>Why I chose<\/strong>: There are too many reasons to list here, but ultimately the genuine and kind people who create a great culture in the department. The location is incredible and has something for everyone, reminding me of my home state in its proximity to both mountains and beaches. The combination of world-class educators, strong female leadership, and comprehensive training environment exposure (plus longitudinal peds) will allow me to be an expert at adapting my own practice to the population, institution, and resources anywhere I land!<br \/>\n<strong>Email:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:margaret.driscoll@unchealth.unc.edu\">margaret.driscoll@unchealth.unc.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9301\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Margaret-Driscoll-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Margaret-Driscoll-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Margaret-Driscoll-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Margaret-Driscoll-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Margaret-Driscoll-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Margaret-Driscoll-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Margaret-Driscoll-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr  style=\"margin:30px 0\"class=\" rule-thin osc-rule\" \/>\n<h2>Matt Holloman<\/h2>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<strong>Hometown:<\/strong> Severn, NC<br \/>\n<strong>Undergraduate:<\/strong> East Carolina University<br \/>\n<strong>Medical School:<\/strong> Brody School of Medicine<br \/>\n<strong>Areas of Interest in EM:<\/strong> Rural Emergency Medicine, EMS, and mentorship<br \/>\n<strong>Hobbies:<\/strong> baseball, watching sports, spending time outside with my dog, Jeter<br \/>\n<strong>Why I chose<\/strong>: I chose UNC because of my interview experience which was by far better than all the rest. Although virtual, my interviewers seemed interested in me as a person, and I felt like I would be well taken care of during residency if I were to train here. I was also born and raised in eastern North Carolina and cheered for UNC basketball with my dad growing up. Overall, UNC felt like a place I could happily call home during residency training.<br \/>\n<strong>Email:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:matthew.holloman@unchealth.unc.edu\">matthew.holloman@unchealth.unc.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9307\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Matt-Holloman-768x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Matt-Holloman-768x1024.png 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Matt-Holloman-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Matt-Holloman-600x800.png 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Matt-Holloman.png 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr  style=\"margin:30px 0\"class=\" rule-thin osc-rule\" \/>\n<h2>Susan Kennedy<\/h2>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<strong>Hometown:<\/strong> Indianapolis Indiana<br \/>\n<strong>Undergraduate:<\/strong> East Carolina University<br \/>\n<strong>Medical School:<\/strong> University of North Carolina<br \/>\n<strong>Areas of Interest in EM:<\/strong> Palliative Care, Social Medicine, Wilderness Medicine<br \/>\n<strong>Hobbies:<\/strong> Surfing, knitting, distance running, sewing, card games, board games and hanging with my dog!<br \/>\n<strong>Why I chose<\/strong>: I chose UNC because I really enjoyed everyone that I met during my AI. All the residents were kind and supportive and seemed like they were genuinely having fun on shift. I was also super impressed by the attendings and their commitment to education. I really like that UNC EM offers a wide range of training locations and there is a strong combination of academic and community emergency medicine.<br \/>\n<strong>Email:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:susan.kennedy3@unchealth.unc.edu\">susan.kennedy3@unchealth.unc.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9304\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Susan-Kennedy.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"779\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Susan-Kennedy.jpg 779w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Susan-Kennedy-300x296.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Susan-Kennedy-768x757.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Susan-Kennedy-600x592.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 779px) 100vw, 779px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr  style=\"margin:30px 0\"class=\" rule-thin osc-rule\" \/>\n<h2>Andres Lopez<\/h2>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<strong>Hometown:<\/strong> UNC Chapel Hill<br \/>\n<strong>Undergraduate:<\/strong> University of Tennessee Health Science Center<br \/>\n<strong>Medical School:<\/strong> University of North Carolina<br \/>\n<strong>Areas of Interest in EM:<\/strong> Medical Education\/Teaching, Ultrasound<br \/>\n<strong>Hobbies:<\/strong> Hiking, mountain biking, pickup soccer\/bball\/rugby, MTG<br \/>\n<strong>Why I chose<\/strong>: I rotated through UNC EM\u2019s emergency department and felt instantly hooked. The attendings felt like dedicated teachers as opposed to just preceptors- there to support you in patient care but also actively teach knowledge and procedural skills. My interactions with the residents were great- and there was a genuine interest in pathology and helping each other on shift. Being able to work in both the UNC system and WakeMed allows me to see many culturally and linguistically concordant patients and fill the needs for vulnerable populations in rewarding and gratifying ways. I look forward to seeing how I can explore interests such as US, global health, teaching opportunities, and more in a well rounded setting!<br \/>\n<strong>Email:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:andres_lopez@med.unc.edu\">andres_lopez@med.unc.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9310\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Andres-Lopez.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Andres-Lopez.jpeg 640w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Andres-Lopez-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Andres-Lopez-280x210.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Andres-Lopez-600x450.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr  style=\"margin:30px 0\"class=\" rule-thin osc-rule\" \/>\n<h2>Ben Malinda<\/h2>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<strong>Hometown:<\/strong> Kernersville, NC<br \/>\n<strong>Undergraduate:<\/strong> NC State &#8211; Biological Engineering<br \/>\n<strong>Medical School:<\/strong> Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC<br \/>\n<strong>Areas of Interest in EM:<\/strong> Education, Ultrasound, Tactical Medicine<br \/>\n<strong>Hobbies:<\/strong> Climbing, hiking, spending time with my family and my dogs<br \/>\n<strong>Why I chose<\/strong>: As soon as I got to meet the residents and the program leadership, I knew that this program was a family. A family that placed a huge emphasis on wellness and community while remaining devoted to training to be the best emergency medicine physicians possible. The opportunities for learning and growth at UNC are essentially endless which made it an obvious choice for my residency training.<br \/>\n<strong>Email:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:benjamin.malinda@unchealth.unc.edu\">benjamin.malinda@unchealth.unc.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9299\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Ben-Malinda-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Ben-Malinda-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Ben-Malinda-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Ben-Malinda-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Ben-Malinda-1536x2048.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Ben-Malinda-600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Ben-Malinda-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr  style=\"margin:30px 0\"class=\" rule-thin osc-rule\" \/>\n<h2>Rafael Ortega<\/h2>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<strong>Hometown:<\/strong> Clifton Park, NY<br \/>\n<strong>Undergraduate:<\/strong> Rochester Institute of Technology<br \/>\n<strong>Medical School:<\/strong> University of Rochester School of Medicine<br \/>\n<strong>Areas of Interest in EM:<\/strong> EMS, Critical Care, Ultrasound, Medical Education<br \/>\n<strong>Hobbies:<\/strong> Ice hockey, Alpine skiing, Hiking, Biking, Watching action\/horror movies, Xbox, Cooking, Cider and wine tasting, Hanging with friends and family<br \/>\n<strong>Why I chose<\/strong>: UNC was my first interview of the season and I knew immediately this would be a perfect fit. It was clear the program has amazing clinical training, welcoming faculty, and really sets their graduates up for success. During the second look, UNC definitely exceeded the \u201cvibe test\u201d and I could see the camaraderie amongst everyone I was searching for. I\u2019m going to miss the snow of the north, but the incredible nature available in North Carolina will be a huge plus for fostering mental and physical wellness these next few years. I\u2019m incredibly honoured to be here!<br \/>\n<strong>Email:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:rafael.ortega@unchealth.unc.edu\">rafael.ortega@unchealth.unc.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9306\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Rafael-Ortega-772x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"772\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Rafael-Ortega-772x1024.jpeg 772w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Rafael-Ortega-226x300.jpeg 226w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Rafael-Ortega-768x1018.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Rafael-Ortega-1159x1536.jpeg 1159w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Rafael-Ortega-1545x2048.jpeg 1545w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Rafael-Ortega-600x795.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Rafael-Ortega-scaled.jpeg 1931w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr  style=\"margin:30px 0\"class=\" rule-thin osc-rule\" \/>\n<h2>Jesse Puscheck<\/h2>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<strong>Hometown:<\/strong> Buffalo, NY<br \/>\n<strong>Undergraduate:<\/strong> Canisius College<br \/>\n<strong>Medical School:<\/strong> Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine<br \/>\n<strong>Areas of Interest in EM:<\/strong> Critical Care, Resuscitation, Ultrasound, Global Health<br \/>\n<strong>Hobbies:<\/strong> Hiking, spending time with my wife and two boys, fly fishing, athletics, all things cold brew coffee.<br \/>\n<strong>Why I chose<\/strong>: The people, the reputation, the location. UNC embodies a one-of-a-kind atmosphere built on strong academics and exceptional people. From the pre-interview social to the interview itself, it became clear that the people comprising the program were my kind of people \u2013 authentic and down to earth. Additionally, UNC carries a robust academic and clinical reputation with multiple and varied training centers providing both high acuity and volume. Each site renders a unique experience which generates residents who are proficient and leaders within the field of emergency medicine. The location is also second to none as the Triangle is one of the best places to live for families and individuals alike.<br \/>\n<strong>Email:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:jesse.puscheck@unchealth.unc.edu\">jesse.puscheck@unchealth.unc.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9302\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Jesse-Puscheck-769x1024.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"769\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Jesse-Puscheck-769x1024.png 769w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Jesse-Puscheck-225x300.png 225w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Jesse-Puscheck-768x1023.png 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Jesse-Puscheck-600x799.png 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Jesse-Puscheck.png 952w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 769px) 100vw, 769px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr  style=\"margin:30px 0\"class=\" rule-thin osc-rule\" \/>\n<h2>John Riley<\/h2>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<strong>Hometown:<\/strong> Ann Arbor, Michigan<br \/>\n<strong>Undergraduate:<\/strong> University of California, Berkeley<br \/>\n<strong>Medical School:<\/strong> UNC<br \/>\n<strong>Areas of Interest in EM:<\/strong> EMS, Wilderness Medicine, Critical Care, Medical Education<br \/>\n<strong>Hobbies:<\/strong> Dad stuff, the outdoors, photography, playing guitar and pretending to play piano<br \/>\n<strong>Why I chose<\/strong>: I was impressed by the variety of clinical experiences available at UNC, including at WakeMed Raleigh, one of the busiest emergency departments in the United States. It is also important to me that UNC and WakeMed are safety net hospitals dedicated to serving the people of North Carolina. The faculty at UNC have an incredibly wide range of experiences and interests, which enriches the didactic curriculum and provides myriad opportunities for mentorship. The residents here are enthusiastic, down-to-earth, and seem genuinely happy to be learning emergency medicine &#8211; I am excited to be a part of that community!<br \/>\n<strong>Email:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:john.riley@unchealth.unc.edu\">john.riley@unchealth.unc.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/John-Riley-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/John-Riley-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/John-Riley-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/John-Riley-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/John-Riley-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/John-Riley-2048x1536.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/John-Riley-280x210.jpg 280w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/John-Riley-600x450.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr  style=\"margin:30px 0\"class=\" rule-thin osc-rule\" \/>\n<h2>Olivia Sneary<\/h2>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<strong>Hometown:<\/strong> Bluffton, OH<br \/>\n<strong>Undergraduate:<\/strong> Wright State University<br \/>\n<strong>Medical School:<\/strong> Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine<br \/>\n<strong>Areas of Interest in EM:<\/strong> EMS, Ultrasound<br \/>\n<strong>Hobbies:<\/strong> Trying new restaurants and breweries, cooking, spending time with friends and family<br \/>\n<strong>Why I chose<\/strong>: I loved my interview day with UNC, even with it being virtual. I could tell the residents genuinely loved the program and that they were very supported. I wanted to get experience in both academic and community medicine, which UNC had to offer, providing a particularly varied and comprehensive clinical experience with high acuity. Chapel Hill being beautiful with great weather was definitely a plus too! There\u2019s never a shortage of things to do!<br \/>\n<strong>Email:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:olivia.sneary@unchealth.unc.edu\">olivia.sneary@unchealth.unc.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9311\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Olivia-Sneary-787x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"787\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Olivia-Sneary-787x1024.jpeg 787w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Olivia-Sneary-230x300.jpeg 230w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Olivia-Sneary-768x1000.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Olivia-Sneary-1180x1536.jpeg 1180w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Olivia-Sneary-1573x2048.jpeg 1573w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Olivia-Sneary-600x781.jpeg 600w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Olivia-Sneary-scaled.jpeg 1967w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 787px) 100vw, 787px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr  style=\"margin:30px 0\"class=\" rule-thin osc-rule\" \/>\n<h2>Conor White<\/h2>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<strong>Hometown:<\/strong> Charlottle, NC<br \/>\n<strong>Undergraduate:<\/strong> UNC-Chapel Hill<br \/>\n<strong>Medical School:<\/strong> Campbell School of Osteopathic Medicine<br \/>\n<strong>Areas of Interest in EM:<\/strong> Ultrasound, Medical Education, Disaster Medicine<br \/>\n<strong>Hobbies:<\/strong> Running, traveling, music, sports, and finding new coffee shops and breweries<br \/>\n<strong>Why I chose<\/strong>: There is really so much to love about UNC. First, the Triangle area is a fantastic place to live with tons to do, as well as beaches and mountains just a few hours drive if you want to get away. As a program, UNC offers both academic and community training opportunities as residents work in multiple emergency departments, including two level 1 trauma centers.<\/p>\n<p>But, at the risk of sounding clich\u00e9, it is the people that make UNC such a special place. Prior to starting medical school, I worked as a scribe in the UNC Emergency Department and had already seen firsthand how passionate the faculty was about the resident\u2019s education. Not to mention, they provided a tremendous amount of support to me both prior to and throughout medical school. As an away student, faculty and residents were excited about teaching and immediately made me feel like part of the team. UNC\u2019s Emergency Medicine program created an environment that I know will support me in becoming the physician I want to be.<br \/>\n<strong>Email:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:conor.white@unchealth.unc.edu\">conor.white@unchealth.unc.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/06\/Conor_white-497x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"497\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/06\/Conor_white-497x1024.jpg 497w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/06\/Conor_white-146x300.jpg 146w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/06\/Conor_white.jpg 561w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 497px) 100vw, 497px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr  style=\"margin:30px 0\"class=\" rule-thin osc-rule\" \/>\n<h2>Michael Wilinski<\/h2>\n<div class=\"row  oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<strong>Hometown:<\/strong> Dearborn Heights, MI<br \/>\n<strong>Undergraduate:<\/strong> University of Michigan<br \/>\n<strong>Graduate:<\/strong> Case Western Reserve University, Naval War College<br \/>\n<strong>Medical School:<\/strong> LECOM-Bradenton<br \/>\n<strong>Areas of Interest in EM:<\/strong> Operational\/Tactical Medicine, Combined and Joint Military Medicine, Civ-Mil Relations, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief<br \/>\n<strong>Hobbies:<\/strong> Sailing, Ballroom Dancing, Gardening, Fishing, Reading, Rugby, Ice Hockey, F1<br \/>\n<strong>Why I chose<\/strong>: UNC represents an extraordinary opportunity to prepare for a future in Emergency Medicine across a continuum of training settings to develop clinical excellence. After cold emailing the program with the news I was selected for Navy-funded civilian training, Dr. Binz immediately jumped onto my recruitment. Goodness, was I impressed! She made it her mission to make us feel welcome and ensure the program fits my family and me. In addition, the fact that she went out of her way to arrange multiple clinical work leads for my wife Kirsten, a Primary Care Pediatrician, represents the depth of commitment the program has for its residents and our well-being. I am grateful for this opportunity to serve the community and look forward to all the Triangle has to offer.<br \/>\n<strong>Email:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:michael.wilinski@unchealth.unc.edu\">michael.wilinski@unchealth.unc.edu<\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"col-lg-6 col-md-6 col-xs-12 col-sm-6 oscitas-bootstrap-container\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-9303\" src=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Michael-Wilinski-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Michael-Wilinski-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Michael-Wilinski-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.med.unc.edu\/emergmed\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/649\/2023\/04\/Michael-Wilinski-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, 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