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Hometown

Oak Ridge, TN

College

University of Tennessee – Knoxville

Major

Medical Laboratory Sciences

Medical School

East Tennessee State University – Quillen College of Medicine

Favorite Hobbies

I love reading (on a fantasy kick right now), trying new restaurants/exploring the town with my husband, board games, cuddling with my cat and dog, and occasionally baking if I’m feeling really ambitious!

Favorite Restaurant/Take-out

Tesoro for Italian and Pizzeria Toro for pizza but there are so many great restaurants in Durham that it’s hard to choose!

If I Wasn’t a Pathologist, I Would Be a…

A literary agent! Reading new and upcoming novels and working to get them published seems like a pretty good gig.

On My Next Weekend Not on Call, I Would Be…

As first years, we don’t take call so you can find me doing any of the hobbies I mentioned!

Secret Talent

Speed reading a really good book.

Favorite Thing About Pathology

How broad it is! There really is something interesting for everybody. I also love how much collaboration there is between colleagues and that there’s usually plenty of time to discuss/research difficult cases.