Current Dermatology Residents

Undergraduate: Union University
Medical School: UTHSC College of Medicine
Previous Training: Preliminary Year in Internal Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Hobbies/Interests: Weightlifting, dancing, hiking/kayaking, cooking, and Cardinals baseball
What I love about UTHSC/Memphis: Memphis is a unique juxtaposition of historical and modern, of affluent and underprivileged, of music and soul, of sports and industry, and of cultures and colors. With this mixture comes a vibrant diversity in both community and residency training. It was a perfect fit for my husband and me.

Undergraduate: University of Michigan

Medical School Wayne State University School of Medicine
Previous Training: Preliminary year in medicine at UPMC/Pinnacle Harrisburg PA
Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, fishing, hiking, traveling, the “family”, UM football “GO BLUE”
What I love about UTHSC/Memphis: Diverse patient population, approachable faculty, great co-residents, which all makes for a great learning environment. Great local restaurants, home of Elvis, and don’t forget about the Peabody ducks.

Medical School: The University of Toledo College of Medicine
Previous Training: Preliminary Year in Internal Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Hobbies/Interests: Playing tennis, running along the Mississippi river, reading, and spending time with my family at the Great Lakes.
What I love about UTHSC/Memphis: The opportunity to practice in a variety of clinic settings with a diverse patient population and experience a high quality of hands-on training, as well as being a part of a cohesive, caring group of fellow residents, with attendings that are committed to your education. 

Undergraduate: UT Knoxville
Medical School: ETSU Quillen COM
Preliminary Year: Internal Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, hiking, exploring new restaurants, working out, drinking wine, reading, hanging out with my husband and our cat, Sasha
What I love about UTHSC/Memphis: Very friendly, supportive group of faculty and amazing group of residents who always help one another.

Undergraduate: Louisiana State University
Medical School: LSU Shreveport
Previous Training: UTHSC Internal Medicine preliminary year
Hobbies/Interests:  Trying new restaurants/happy hours around town, hanging out with my dog Cooper, spending time with family and friends, LSU football, working out, traveling, and working on home improvement projects
What I love about UTHSC/Memphis: Everyone (co-residents and faculty) are so welcoming and friendly. We have a diverse patient population through various clinics to learn from! One of my favorite attractions in Memphis is the Orpheum Theatre-- it hosts a variety of broadway shows throughout the year!

Undergraduate: Southwest Baptist University
Medical School:  University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Previous Training: Preliminary year in Internal Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family, hiking, cycling, playing guitar, traveling, reading, Kansas City sports
What I love about UTHSC/Memphis: Approachable and supportive faculty and co-residents. Diverse patient population and training sites. Memphis is a great place to live with fantastic food and friendly people!

Medical School: University of Pittsburgh
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Previous Training: Preliminary year in Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Hobbies/Interests: Exploring Memphis with friends, family, and our dog, Redd; theater arts; spinning/cycling; travelling; baking; camping; Redbirds games
What I love about UTHSC/Memphis: I love that attendings are approachable and want to teach and that co-residents are mentors and friends. Memphis has so much to offer as a growing city- shows at the Orpheum, local breweries and BBQ, farmers markets and festivals, and pride for our Memphis teams (Grizzlies, Redbirds and Memphis 901 FC)!

Undergraduate: University of Tennessee Knoxville
Medical School:  University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Previous Training: Preliminary Year in Internal Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, walking with my dog, Bonzo, exploring Memphis restaurants with my partner, Barrett, home improvement projects on our 1940s era home
What I love about UTHSC/Memphis: Culture and history are everywhere you go in Memphis. There is a sense of community that is unique for a city of this size. The food scene is amazing and continues to grow every year. Clinically, the diverse patient population gives rise to a broad range of pathology. Plus, the faculty and co-residents are all so supportive and knowledgeable. It is an amazing place to live and train!

Undergraduate: Kent State University
Graduate:  University of the Southwest
Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University 
Previous Training: Preliminary Year in Internal Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Hobbies/Interests: Playing and watching basketball, reading, cooking, attempting to garden and being outdoors
What I love about UTHSC/Memphis: Having a children’s hospital, VA, and county hospital is a unique opportunity to learn in various practice settings. The diversity of patient’s social, health, and ethnic backgrounds will prepare me well for any career in dermatology.

Undergraduate: Tulane University
Graduate:  Tulane University School of Medicine
Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport
Previous Training: Preliminary Year in Internal Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Hobbies/Interests: I am a big fan of live music, happy hours, festivals, dancing, running, karaoke (Tina Turner’s “Proud Mary” is my go-to song), eating crawfish, rollercoasters (the more intense, the better), and cheering on my Houston Astros, New Orleans Saints, and Tulane Green Wave.
What I love about UTHSC/Memphis: I love that UTHSC Dermatology is a categorical program, where a year of internal medicine training allowed me to get to know my new city and campus, meet a ton of colleagues that I can now call friends, and get settled in prior to PGY-2 year. Thankful for Memphis' live music scene, excellent barbeque, Mississippi River views and sunsets, and Louisiana crawfish at the Crawfish Shack.

Undergraduate: University of Miami Coral Gables
Graduate:  University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center  
Previous Training: Preliminary Year in Internal Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, eating, hanging out with my two silly nephews
What I love about UTHSC/Memphis: Memphis is a great place to live with tons of delicious food and local parks. Not to mention friendly and supportive co-residents, faculty and staff!