Residency

Hometown: Mission Viejo, CA
Undergraduate: Brigham Young University
Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Fun Facts: I am married and have a 1 year old daughter that keeps me very busy. I love being outdoors to run, hike and bike. I used to work as a software engineer. I love working with tech and finding ways to integrate new technology into otolaryngology.
What do you like about our program? We serve a diverse and unique patient population that allows us to see all sorts of pathologies. I have already seen things that I though I would only read about in textbooks. We also have a very tight knit group of residents that support one another. Our faculty are approachable and great teachers.
What do you like about Memphis? Memphis has great food and culture. There is always something going on. Cost of living is very manageable on a resident salary as well.
Why did you choose Memphis? I chose Memphis because it seemed like the best fit for my family and me.

Hometown: Gallup, NM 
Undergraduate: University of New Mexico 
Medical School: University of New Mexico 
Fun Facts: I am an avid hiker and backpacker. My favorite backcountry routes are those in and through the Grand Canyon and southern Utah. I am also very interested in landscape and wildlife photography. I've more recently been trying to pick up astrophotography when I can find dark skies. 
What do you like about our program? My fellow residents are amazing people in and out of the hospital! The residents from all levels have been very welcoming. I have made some great friends which makes residency an incredibly fun experience. I really enjoy the different practice environments found in Memphis: Regional One, Methodist, Le Bonheur Children's Hospital, the VA, St. Jude, and Baptist. There is also a wide diversity of patients as the main health center for patients across three different states in the mid-South. 
What do you like about Memphis? I love that everyone I meet is so invested and passionate about this city. From supporting the Memphis Grizzlies, to live music, to good food, to great trails in the forest just north of the city, Memphis has a little of everything I love while still retaining the community-like personality of a smaller city. It is very drivable and affordable which makes life outside of residency much easier. 
Why did you choose Memphis? I did my away rotation here at the University of Tennessee. I really enjoyed my time with the residents and I thought that the pediatrics and trauma experience was very strong. I felt that the residency program was a good size and was impressed by the growth of the department over the past several years. I think that this program will set me up well regardless of the future direction of my career.

Hometown: Bonner Springs, KS
Undergraduate: University of St. Mary
Medical School: University of Kansas
Fun facts: I have a 5 year old border collie, (Han) Solo. I consider myself a coffee connoisseur - my favorite coffee shop in Memphis so far is Crazy Gander. I enjoy kayaking, hiking, and camping!
What do you like about our program? I love the variety in practice settings that we see, everything from a low-resource county hospital to a private hospital setting in East Memphis. I also really appreciate the attention that our faculty place on our educational experiences. So far as an intern, we’ve already participated in one out-of-state bootcamp and four hands-on workshops. 
What do you like about Memphis? Excellent cost of living, minimal to no traffic, great food/coffee, and plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities! One of my favorite places I’ve explored so far is Shelby Farms Park in East Memphis.
Why did you choose Memphis? The people are what sold me on this program. Everyone is so supportive of one another and the faculty really care about their role as educators. 

Hometown: Marshall, MI
Undergraduate: Ferris State University
Medical School: Western Michigan University Home Stryker School of Medicine
Fun Facts: My wife is an Ob-Gyn resident - we were thrilled to match here together. We have a corgi named Thor… His name definitely goes to his head. I also love to mountain bike, brew beer, and skip leg day.
What do you like about our program? I love how often residents and their partners hang out together outside of the hospital. At least weekly, several (if not most) of us meet up at a brewery or somebody's house to chill. I also like the uniquely strong exposure to facial trauma that UTHSC has, as well as the opportunity to work with research fellows in the department for maximizing research productivity.
What do you like about Memphis? The local breweries here are solid. It's also a good place to have a dog - tons of affordable dog care services and large dog parks.
Why did you choose Memphis? My wife and I had never been to Memphis, but we both walked away from our (virtual) interviews at UTHSC with good vibes. For us, it came down to finding a place with good academic opportunities, fun people, and most importantly a program that wanted both of us. UTHSC checked all those boxes.

Hometown: Mineola, NY
Undergraduate: Sophie Davis Biomedical Education Program/City College of New York
Medical School: CUNY School of Medicine
Fun Facts: I studied Indian Classical Dance for 14 years. I also enjoy running in my free time, working out, cooking and watching foreign television shows.
What do you like most about our program? Exposure to a diverse patient population across multiple settings similar to what I had experienced in med school, facial trauma exposure, faculty invested in making us excellent comprehensive otolaryngologists
What do you like most about Memphis? Small size city, great BBQ, lots of green spaces, lack of traffic, the warm weather after a lifetime in the Northeast 
Why did you choose Memphis? Invested faculty, great vibes during the interview, family atmosphere and strong camaraderie between the residents

Hometown: Rocky River, OH
Undergraduate: The Ohio State University
Medical School: Case Western Reserve School of Medicine
Fun Facts: I only ever lived in Ohio before moving to Memphis. I like to crochet little animals - Dumbo octopus is my favorite to make. I like to explore new restaurants and coffee shops, and go thrifting and antiquing 
What do you like most about our program? I really love the sense of community. The residents are all friendly, smart, and helpful, and the staff want to teach and have your back. We also serve such a diverse patient population at 6 different hospitals which is an extremely unique and beneficial part of this program. 
What do you like most about Memphis? It’s shockingly similar to Cleveland! There’s lots of small little pockets of areas around the city that all have their own vibes with fun local restaurants and shops. There’s also many green spaces to enjoy the warm sunny weather. I haven’t been here that long and it already feels like home.
Why did you choose Memphis? I felt a sense of community even through zoom interviews. Since I was moving away for the first time I wanted to make sure I was with a group who was supportive at work and actually got along outside of it. It’s a group that encourages everyone to do their best. 

Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
Undergraduate: University of Iowa
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
Fun Facts: Favorite word is “ope.” I love traveling, hiking, true crime series, good food, and spending time with my people.
What do you like most about our program? The residents! Everyone is fun, authentic, and supportive of one another. The faculty are invested in your learning and take pride in developing you as both a surgeon and person. I also appreciate the various training sites, robust trauma experience, and the opportunity to care for underserved communities.
What do you like most about Memphis? The sunshine and warm weather, awesome BBQ and local breweries, live music scene, and affordable living.
Why did you choose Memphis? I knew the program would be a great fit because of the incredible residents, diverse training opportunities, and overall collegiality among the department. Plus, my significant other is a resident at UTHSC, so coming to Memphis was an easy choice!

Hometown: Orlando, FL
Undergraduate: University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Fun Facts: I am a dual US-Austrian citizen, I speak multiple languages (some better than others!), and I was a baby model back in the day.
What do you like about our program? What I like most about the UTHSC otolaryngology program is our tight-knit resident community. Moreover, residents enjoy unparalleled operative autonomy, most evident in our craniomaxillofacial trauma experience. Not to mention our excellent call schedule and rapid faculty expansion with young, talented members, which foster an environment of continuous growth.
What do you like about Memphis? Affordable and accessible city with minimal traffic. Endless recreational opportunities. Vibrant brewery and food scene. Memphis embraces a diverse patient population. Here, I get to live, learn, and thrive in the heart of the Mid-South.
Why did you choose Memphis? Ultimately I chose Memphis because I was close with a few of the junior residents who I could trust to give me the unadulterated version of their residency experience, and I was blown away by how highly they spoke of their fellow residents, the faculty members they looked up to, and their overall training experience.

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia

Medical School: University of Mississippi School of Medicine

Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)

Medical School: Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University