Hometown

Cary, NC

Undergraduate

Davidson College

Medical School

University of South Carolina – Greenville

Career/Clinical Interests

Gender Affirming Care/LGBTQ+ Care

Why did you choose UAB Med-Peds Residency Program?

I was blown away by the range of interests and passions of each and every person I met at UAB. The people were absolutely incredible and so were the ways they took care of and invested in their patients. There are so many unique opportunities for community engagement and so many brilliant patient advocates and change makers. I wanted to be part of a program that would provide a multitude of opportunities for advocacy work in clinical, community, and legislative spaces, and UAB had it all!

Hobbies/Special Interests

Reading (thrillers, mystery), cooking, piano, trying new coffee shops!

Fun Fact

I used to be a competitive slam poet!

Hometown

Belmont, NC / Lafayette, LA

Undergraduate

University of Louisiana at Monroe

Medical School

Louisiana State University - Shreveport

Career/Clinical Interests

Currently keeping my mind open, but I’ve always been interested in Academic Medicine and possibly Combined Heme/Onc!

Why did you choose UAB Med-Peds Residency Program?

I loved how close-knit this program was and how evident it was even through a computer screen. I wanted to be at a place where I felt supported not only by my fellow residents, but by leadership as well. I was blown away during my interview and second look because I could tell that the leadership was very supportive of their residents’ wellness, and of their personal and professional goals. The categorical programs are very strong, and I knew training here would make me both a great internist and pediatrician. The beautiful city of Birmingham is just a plus to all this program has to offer!

Hobbies/Special Interests

Reading, Painting, Crochet, Nail Art.

Fun Fact

I was in an arts academy in high school for painting and graphic design- and I still love doing artsy things! These days, you’ll find me working on multiple crochet projects and making nail art. I even started my personal nail shop/service during my last year of medical school!

Hometown

Birmingham, AL

Undergraduate

Howard University

Medical School

Howard University College of Medicine

Career/Clinical Interests

Not sure just yet, I love working with kids, adults and solving complex problems.

Why did you choose UAB Med-Peds Residency Program?

I want to be an excellent physician and I knew I would receive excellent training here. The best part is I am lucky enough to be trained in the city that I am from and serve my hometown community

Hobbies/Special Interests

My family, romance novels, and eating great food.

Fun Fact

I love sneakers!

Hometown

Hoover, AL

Undergraudate

Auburn University

Medical School

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Career/Clinical Interests

Transition of Care in Medically Complex Children Becoming Adults (general vs subspecialty).

Why did you choose UAB Med-Peds Residency Program?

I looked ALL over for residency and found great Med-Peds programs everywhere, but there is truly something special about UAB and this community I never found replicated. Some of it lies in the combination of balanced training with exceptional categorical programs on each side in a physically connected hospital system that facilitates Med-Peds unity even in a big system. Some of it is the catchment area and mix of tertiary/quaternary care with care of the underserved all in the same place. Some of it is the emphasis on teaching and learning at all levels and creating psychologically safe learning environments. But most of it is feeling like I was already so embraced and loved by a community I simply could not imagine leaving! So thankful I get to be part of the UAB MedPeds family!

Hobbies/Special Interests

Tennis, mountain biking, running, church/college ministry, game nights with friends, coffee shops, Broadway (sibling trips to NYC), Disney!

Fun Fact

My father and I are trying to see a game at every major league baseball stadium together.

Hometown

Paris, KY

Undergraduate

Transylvania University

Medical School

University of Kentucky

Career/Clinical Interests

Med-Peds primary care and maybe inpatient adult medicine, but keeping my options open!

Why did you choose UAB Med-Peds Residency Program?

True connections that I made during my interview and how genuine everyone was. I knew I would be able to call Birmingham home because the people, not just because of the awesome city! Having never seen UAB before I had interviewed, my expectations could never have prepared me for how incredible the program directors, residents, and support staff would be.

Hobbies/Special Interests

Tennis, ultimate frisbee, running, meeting new people, trying new restaurants, especially in Birmingham, craft beer

Fun Fact

I was born on October 3rd, which, if anyone cares to know, is Mean Girls Day. And no, I don’t wear pink on Wednesdays!

Hometown

Brinson, Georgia

Undergraduate

Georgia Institute of Technology

Medical School

Mercer University School of Medicine

Career/Clinical Interests

Breastfeeding medicine, rural health, advocacy for incarcerated people, primary care

Why did you choose UAB Med-Peds Residency Program?

The people here are just the best! From my very first interactions, I immediately connected with residents and faculty in Med-Peds, Medicine, and Pediatrics. Additionally, the patient population here is similar to where I hope to practice and the culture at UAB is one which truly supports and encourages resident well being.

Hobbies/Special Interests

Hiking (locally, love Oak Mountain with my husband and two kids!), currently on a quest to find the best pizza in Birmingham, cycling, reading (fav: The Sun Still Shines), and baking.

Fun Fact

 I once sang the National Anthem at an Atlanta Braves game and before a sitting US President.

Hometown

Huntsville, Al

Undergraduate

Auburn University

Medical School

Heersink School of Medicine

Career/Clinical Interests

Combined hospitalists, academic medicine

Why did you choose UAB Med-Peds Residency Program?

 I chose UAB Med-Peds because of the strong balance of medicine and pediatrics. The people here are always eager to teach and invest in learners of all stages. Going to medical school here I was able to see how the faculty is invested in their resident and cares about their growth both inside and outside of work.

Hobbies/Special Interests

Spending time with my dog, Harper. Reading mystery/thriller novels, catching up with friends at local breweries around Birmingham.

Fun Fact

I am a triplet! I have two sisters, once is a pharmacists and the other an engineer.

Hometown

Jackson, TN

Undergraduate

Lipscomb University

Medical School

East Tennessee State University

Career/Clinical Interests

Med-Peds Primary Care. I would love to care for largely underserved populations. I'm passionate about global health and forming sustainable partnerships with other physicians, hospitals, and clinics in different areas around the world. I'm also very interested in the study of infectious disease!

Why did you choose UAB Med-Peds Residency Program?

I love the culture at UAB. I knew that I would have the opportunity to learn from top-notch clinicians on both the IM and Peds side. The leadership of the Med-Peds program and both of the categorical programs truly care about our development as people with lives outside of the hospital, too!

Hobbies/Special Interests

Reading (theology/philosophy/history), Sports, Music/Concerts, Outdoors Activities (hiking, skiing, tennis)

Fun Fact

I used to work at a deli in Nashville and cooked for country music stars Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, and others. Sandwiches are still the only thing that I can cook -- but they are pretty good if I must say so myself.

Hometown

Tuscaloosa, AL

Undergraduate

Duke University

Medical School

Heersink School of Medicine

Career/Clinical Interests

Transition from pediatric to adult medical care, improving medical care for underserved populations

Why did you choose UAB Med-Peds Residency Program?

The combination of friendly, down-to-earth people working together within a powerhouse institution provides the perfect balance I was looking for in a training program.

Hobbies/Special Interests

Latin Dance, Escape room games, Broadway theater

Fun Fact

I am a Disney adult

Hometown

Tracy, CA and Huntsville, AL

Undergraduate

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Graduate School

UAB School of Public Health

Medical School

Heersink School of Medicine

Career/Clinical Interests

Academic Primary Care/Transition Medicine/Precision Medicine Research

Why did you choose UAB Med-Peds Residency Program?

The people! Additionally, Children's Hospital of Alabama is the only children's hospital in the state, providing a very large catchment area and allowing us to see not only bread and butter peds, but also rare and complex cases. As an aspiring researcher, UAB not only has robust research opportunities and world-renowned research faculty, but also an inter-disciplinary culture well-known to support early career trainees.

Hobbies/Special Interests

Yoga, running, D&D, gardening, hanging out with my fiance Jon and our dog Roux

Fun Fact

I just bought a house!

Hometown

St. Louis, MO

Undergraduate

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Medical School

University of Missouri - Kansas City

Career/Clinical Interests

Academic Med-Peds Hospitalist with involvement in Medical Education

Why did you choose UAB Med-Peds Residency Program?

The people here are fabulous! They are invested in your personal success both in and outside of the hospital. Moving from another state, I couldn’t be more appreciative to have made a new family here with the wonderful people at UAB. It was important to me to train at a Med-Peds program that offered equally strong training on both sides. UAB has the perfect mix of local engagement as well as a national reputation for excellence in medicine.

Hobbies/Special Interests

Cooking, baking, running, game nights with friends, Peloton, exploring BHAM!

Fun Fact

My husband is an oral surgery resident at UAB and we've both inadvertently started saying "y'all" since moving down here!

Hometown

Hoover, AL

Undergraduate

Auburn University 

Medical School

Heersink School of Medicine

Career/Clinical Interests

Adolescent medicine, transitional care, some form of inpatient and outpatient (all the things)

Why did you choose UAB Med-Peds Residency Program?

I was really fortunate and lucky to have been able to work with a lot of the MedPeds residents as a medical student; they were half the reason why I decided to go into MedPeds! I chose to stay at UAB for the residents, the leadership, and the incredibly strong categorical programs on either side!

What do you love about UAB Med-Peds?

Everyone here is just incredibly supportive of one another and down to earth. On my first day of residency, almost every resident reached out to us and offered support and encouragement. I also love that Dr. Stein set such a welcoming and warm atmosphere for us - I know that her door truly is always open, day or night.

Birmingham's Best Food and/or Drink

Big Spoon Ice Cream!!! I’m torn on drinks because I love all of the breweries: Trimtab, Backforty, and Carrigans Beer Garden are my favorites

Birmingham Must-See

Legion FC Soccer Game!

Hometown

Waterproof, LA/Natchez, MS

Undergraduate

Louisiana State University

Graduate School

Georgia State University College of Law

Medical School

Heersink School of Medicine

Career/Clinical Interests

Primary care, prison healthcare reform and medico-legal consulting.

Why did you choose UAB Med-Peds Residency Program?

Some of my most memorable upper levels were Med-Peds residents. Other than the fantastic training, I was truly interested in a program that was open and willing to have honest conversations about increasing diversity and minority representation within their program. I also had a really fun virtual interview day!

What do you love about UAB Med-Peds?

This program leadership has been phenomenal. They reached out to offer honest advice early on in 4th year and that advice has only increased since then. For every good and bad experience, I know that if I hear from no one else, I am going to hear from my PDs, APDs and Chief. I think I talk to/text with my PD every single day. Is that weird? That might be weird. You don't have to put this part if it's weird.

Birmingham's Best Food and/or Drink

Chez FonFon if you want to be fancy. Encore Rouge Food Truck if you aren't on any sort of diet. Big Bad Breakfast, ABE, FIVE or Over Easy if you are looking for brunch. Slice if you want a good low carb pizza.

Birmingham Must-See

Hmmm. Tough. I'm not really an outdoors, hiking, nature person so I'm probably not the best person to answer this questions. There's some monument, viking man thing that people talk about. Apparently people like the mountains around here. But, the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is really nice.

Hometown

Beckley, WV

Undergraduate

Washington University in St. Louis

Graduate School

Ohio State University

Medical School

Ohio State University

Career/Clinical Interests

Primary care & public health

Why did you choose UAB Med-Peds Residency Program?

UAB was the perfect combination of top-tier IM and Peds programs I was looking for, with a warmth I had only hoped for. The UAB motto is “Excellence without Ego,” and that feeling of competence overlapping with compassion is felt every day in the hospital. The small Med-Peds class allows you to have a tight knit community even within the large Peds and IM programs. In addition, as someone interested in public health, I was excited by UAB’s ties to the Jefferson County Health Department (right next door). I’m hoping to collaborate with them on a local public health initiative during my training.

Why do you love about the UAB Med-Peds Residency Program?

The warmth and hospitality of everyone in the program! Coming from another state, I was anxious about how I’d fit into the program. But from Day #1, I have felt showered with support from every person in the Med-Peds, Peds, and IM programs.

Birmingham's Best Food and/or Drink

My favorite so far is Thai food at Surin West

Birmingham Must See

Oak Mountain Park is only 30 minutes away and has incredible hiking and mountain biking.

Hometown

Huntsville, AL 

Undergraduate

Auburn University 

Medical School

Heersink School of Medicine

Career/Clinical Interests

Medical education, hospital medicine, infectious diseases

What do you love about UAB Med-Peds?

Since I had the privilege of being a medical student here at UAB, I was able to see that both the IM and Peds programs here truly display excellence without ego. Also, the Med-Peds residents were always my favorite to work with on the wards. 

What are the strengths of UAB Med-Peds?

The support! The UAB Med-Peds family is no joke. 

Birmingham's Best Food and/or Drink

Post Office Pies, Ono Poke, Back Forty, Soho Social, Blue Pacific, Seoul Restaurant 

Birmingham Must-See

Hometown Supermarket! I know it’s strange to recommend a grocery store, but for those who love international cooking, this place is truly top notch. I could spend hours in there!

PGY 5

Hometown

Duluth, GA

Undergraduate

University of Georgia

Medical School

Medical College of Georgia

Career/Clinical Interests

Pediatric Neurology

Why did you choose UAB for your Pediatric Residency?

Wonderful people, a beautiful hospital, and unparalleled teaching and clinical exposure - all in a great city that is close to my family and friends.

Hobbies/Special Interests

Playing guitar and piano, hiking, chasing around my corgi, Walter

Fun Fact

My birth certificate says I was born in Minnesota, but in reality I was born over Texas soil. My grandmother wouldn't accept the fact that I was not going to be born in Texas. Therefore, she transported bags of soil from Texas, got them into the hospital, and placed them underneath the bed on which I was born.

PGY 5

Hometown

Hoover, AL

Undergraduate

Mississippi State University

Medical School

University of South Alabama

Career/Clinical Interests

Epilepsy, headache, neurodevelopmental disabilities

Why did you choose UAB for your Pediatric Residency?

I chose UAB because I wanted to complete my training in the place that sparked my interests in child neurology to begin with.

Hobbies/Special Interests

Cooking, baking, bargain shopping with my mom, playing viola

Fun Fact

I collect vinyl records and enjoy listening to them on my grandmother's vintage record player.

PGY 4

Hometown

Alabaster, AL

Undergraduate

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Medical School

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Career/Clinical Interests

General child neurology, epilepsy

Why did you choose UAB for your Pediatric Residency?

The people! The residents are a big family and the faculty are so supportive. I also love how many opportunities for research, service, and community involvement are available to us at UAB and how we are encouraged to explore our interests.

Hobbies/Special Interests

Reading, binging Netflix and Disney shows, hanging out with my husband and daughter

Fun Fact

I was a barista throughout undergrad and I’m always excited to explain the difference between a latte, a cappuccino, and a macchiato to anyone who asks.

PGY 4

Hometown

Miami, FL

Undergraduate

University of South Florida

Medical School

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton

Career/Clinical Interests

Child neurology

Why did you choose UAB for your Pediatric Residency?

Beautiful hospital, great city, and a very supportive faculty! Most importantly, during interview season UAB made by far the greatest effort in getting to know me as an applicant and as a person.

Hobbies/Special Interests

I enjoy reading, hiking, traveling, and cooking. I especially like trying to make new recipes from other cultures!

Fun Fact

I am slowly working on tracing my family genealogy from when they initially migrated to Cuba all the way from the Canary Islands!

PGY 3

Hometown

Longmont, CO

Undergraduate

Baylor University

Medical School

Des Moines College of Osteopathic Medicine

Career/Clinical Interests

Pediatric Neurology

Why did you choose UAB Child Neuro?

I chose UAB Pediatrics for it's kind, supportive, and fun learning environment! I feel so lucky to have the privilege of working with these amazing people everyday. Oh and the hospital is absolutely beautiful!

Hobbies/Special Interests

Painting, traveling to new places, and discovering amazing restaurants in Birmingham with my fiance, John.

Fun Fact

I grew up on a farm and have competitively shown various livestock animals including cattle and pigs!

PGY-3

Hometown

Cumming, GA

Undergraduate

University of Georgia

Medical School

Mercer University School of Medicine - Savannah

Career/Clinical Interests

Not totally sure, but possibly NICU!

Why did you choose the UAB Pediatric Residency Program?

I heard from so many different people how supporting and kind the residents and faculty were here at UAB. I can now say that they were so right! After learning about all the resources available at this institution on interview day, I was also confident that UAB would provide excellent training in both general pediatrics and numerous sub-specialties.

Hobbies

Hiking, exploring Birmingham, almost any board game, reality TV

Fun Fact

I was once chased by a peacock while traveling in Guatemala.

PGY 2

Hometown

Vestavia Hills, AL

Undergraduate

Auburn University

Medical School

Wake Forest School of Medicine

Career/Clinical Interests

Currently, I’m interested in general pediatric neurology, but I am also very interested in traumatic brain injury, neuromuscular disorders, and epilepsy. I’m also interested in understanding the interplay of medical care and adoption, specifically the quality of care both domestically and internationally adopted children receive.

Why did you choose the UAB Pediatric Residency Program?

Children’s of Alabama provides some of the greatest volume and diversity of patients in the country. Because we see all of Alabama and parts of Florida, Mississippi, Georgia and Tennessee, I was confident I would get to take care of a wide variety of illnesses that will permit me and my fellow residents to become well rounded doctors. The people here are also hands down the kindest, happiest yet most professional group of people I encountered when looking for a residency program. I’m thrilled to be back in my home town amongst some of the best doctors at the best hospital!

Hobbies

I love Auburn and Wake Forest sports—War Eagle and Go Deacs! I love hiking, working out, and being active in general. I also have a passion for youth ministry and involvement in the local church. I served as a youth pastor while in medical school in North Carolina and can’t express in words how powerful and meaningful it was. It is increasingly hard to be a middle schooler or high schooler in this world, but the Good News of Jesus provides life, direction, clarity and joy for adolescents (and all people). I hope to continue mentoring and ministering while at UAB to kids, teens, and their families.

Fun Fact

I speak German and am trying to become fluent in Spanish—if anyone wants to practice their Spanish, I’d appreciate help anytime.

PGY 2

Hometown

Lafayette, LA

Undergraduate

Louisiana State University

Medical School

LSU - New Orleans

Career/Clinical Interests

Child Neurology

Why did you choose the UAB Pediatric Residency Program?

I chose UAB because of how supportive this program is! They are so dedicated to making sure everyone is prepared to succeed. They have incredible programs for pediatrics, child neurology, and adult neurology - I knew I would get the best training possible from my time with all 3 programs!

Hobbies

Running/Hiking, Painting, Building Puzzles

Fun Fact

I've been to 44 states and 20 national parks!

PGY 1

Hometown

India

Medical School

Sapthagiri Institute

Career/Clinical Interests

Pediatric Neurology

Why did you choose UAB Child Neuro?

Great academic program and the people

Hobbies/Special Interests

Badminton, hiking

Fun Fact

I'm a dog person

PGY 1

Hometown

New Orleans, LA

Undergraduate

LSU-Baton Rouge

Medical School

LSU-New Orleans

Career/Clinical Interests

Child NeurologyNeuromuscular Disease

Why did you choose the UAB Pediatric Residency Program?

I could see and feel the sense of family and support at UAB from the beginning of my interview. Having a residency program where I would have a family and a home away from home while I was learning and growing was the most important thing to me while choosing a program.

Hobbies/Special Interests

Anything supporting LSU sports, attending live music events.

Fun Fact

I spent a summer at a classical ballet intensive in Prague where none of the teachers spoke English. All of ballet is spoken in French so the instruction translates in all countries!

PGY 1

Hometown

Amman, Jordan

Undergraduate

University of Jordan

Medical School

University of Jordan

Career/Clinical Interests

Child Neurology

Why did you choose the UAB Pediatric Residency Program?

The people - from residents to faculty to support staff, everyone is dedicated to making sure were cared for and that we have strong education!

Hobbies/Special Interests

Ballet, hiking, camping,fishing.

Fun Fact

I’ve gone free diving with sharks in Hawaii!

PGY-4

Hometown

Charlotte, NC

Undergraduate

University of North Carolina

Medical School

Medical University of South Carolina

Career/Clinical Interests

Heme/onc

Why did you choose the UAB Pediatric Residency Program?

The people! Everybody seemed very easy going and chill

Hobbies/Special Interests

Dogs, gardening, hosting parties

Fun Fact

I used to be a horse girl

PGY-3

Hometown

Wading River, NY

Undergraduate

James Madison University

Medical School

St. George's University

Career/Clinical Interests

Pediatric/Medical Genetics

Why did you choose the UAB Pediatric Residency Program?

The strong camaraderie and collabortion among the UAB community, along with the largely represented patient populations and pathologies seen.

Hobbies/Special Interests

Play soccer, visit beaches, attend sporting events, hiking

Fun Fact

When I was a kid I had a pet duck named Monkey!

PGY-2

Hometown

Dearborn, MI

Undergraduate

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Medical School

Wayne State University

Career/Clinical Interests

Medical Genetics

Why did you choose the UAB Pediatric Residency Program?

Amazing pediatrics and genetics training in a city that I love!

Hobbies/Special Interests

Cooking, reading, playing with my puppy, travel, baking

Fun Fact

I adopted a puppy named Lemon at the end of intern year and she loves to swim and lay in the sun!

PGY-1

Hometown

Kosciusko, MS

Undergraduate

Mississippi College

Medical School

University of Mississippi Medical Center

Career/Clinical Interests

Pediatric Medical Genetics

Why did you choose the UAB Pediatric Residency Program?

The people are what make any place! It's a great environment to grow in training with all the support and kindness you could ask for!

Hobbies/Special Interests

Baking, reading, international missions, college football.

Fun Fact

I went skydiving for my 16th birthday!