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.