Current Residents
Brittany Gerald, MD
PGY-5
Bio
Dr. Gerald was born and raised in Phoenix, AZ, where she grew up riding and showing
horses mostly in 4-H. She went to college at Arizona State University and rode on
the equestrian team there while double-majoring in Developmental Biology/Genetics
and Biochemistry. During undergrad, she was a research intern in a neurodevelopmental
genomics lab that focused on rare childhood disorders, working mostly on Rett Syndrome
projects. For medical school she went to University of Arizona College of Medicine
Phoenix, where her research shifted to pediatric TBIs. Brittany is excited to be coming
to Tennessee and is bringing her 14-yer old cat, Sparta, and 9-month-old puppy, Winnie!
Her horse, Maggie, is staying in Arizona for now.
Max Goodsell, MD
PGY-5
Bio
Dr. Goodsell is a graduate of ATSU Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine and
excited to pursue Pediatric Neurology at UTHSC. Prior to that, Dr. Goodsell attended
BYU Idaho where he obtained his bachelor’s degree in Psychology. He has found great
joy in working with children, especially those with developmental disabilities. Dr.
Goodsell has lived all over the country from California to North Carolina but finds
the food in Memphis hard to beat. In his free time, Max enjoys playing with his French
bulldog, tending to his garden, and hiking, especially during the Appalachian fall.
Makenzie Myers
PGY-4
Morgan Young
PGY-4
Laci Bean, DO
PGY-3
Bio
Dr. Bean was born and raised in Birmingham, AL. She attended The University of Alabama
for undergrad where she majored in Biology. For medical school she attended VCOM-Auburn.
In her free time, Laci enjoys traveling with her husband, Logan, as well as trying
new restaurants. She also enjoys going on walks with their two goldendoodles, Fitz
and Bennie.
Vaishvi Jhaveri, DO
PGY-3
Bio
Dr. Jhaveri hails from New York City. She earned her undergraduate degrees from Wesleyan
University, graduating with a BS in Neuroscience & Behavior and a BA in Dance. She
went on to attend Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harlem. While she'll miss
the Big Apple, Dr. Jhaveri is thrilled to be in Memphis pursuing her dream of becoming
a Child Neurologist. Outside of work, she enjoys dancing, attending concerts, hosting
Bachelor viewing parties, and spending time with her black cat, Oliver.