Start Year: 2016
Medical School: University of Virginia
Hometown: Amherst, VA
Clinical and Research Interests: Clinically interested in surgical oncology. My research interests include health services and health policy research.
What were you looking for in a residency program?: Operative volume, complex patients, a program that provides care to underserved populations, and health services research opportunities.
Favorite memory of intern year: When my chief walked me through an appendectomy. I finally felt like a real surgeon! I also have a lot of good memories interacting and working with my co-interns that year. I made lifelong friends.
Favorite place to go in NC: It’s very tough to pick a single favorite. Raleigh or Durham for the food. Wrightsville beach is my get away spot. Asheville for hiking and craft brews. Durham Bulls games for a local weekend activity.
Honors and Awards: Lineberger Pope Clinical Research Award; Herbert J Proctor Award for Excellence in Surgical Research; 2021 WakeMed Resident of the Year; 2021 Outstanding Medical Student Teaching Award
Hidden talents: Grillmaster, racquetball, softball
Hobbies: Gastronomy, running/exercising, reading, raising our dog
