Medical School: Florida State University COM
Residency Class: CA-3 (class of 2023)
Hometown: Orlando, FL
Favorite part of the program/UAB or something you love about it: When we work, we work, but we’re able to have a life outside of medicine as well. Our time is respected by the program. 
Favorite rotation and why: pain procedures (because that’s what I’m going into)
My neighborhood and why I like it: Oxmoor Valley golf course town homes. It’s beautiful, updated, not too expensive, and has golf course views. Plus a Publix is 2 min away. 
Best places for soaking up the local culture: BJCC has lots of concerts and events. I’m seeing Kevin Hart there next month. I’m not the one to ask about culture…
Favorite spots for a date night: There are a lot of restaurants and bars to chose from. I like going to Collin’s Bar, where you describe some flavors you want in a cocktail and they get creative. 
Favorite places to take guests: On a nice day, Back Forty Brewing Company - good food, awesome outdoor area, & good beer. 
Best things to do with family/kids: Also Back Forty Brewing Co.
Best park, trail, or golf course/Where I take in the scenic views: I live 5 min from Red Mountain and it has some nice, free trails. 
Why I like Birmingham: Birmingham is great size city with everything you’d want to do, low traffic, solid hiking, low cost of living, great climate, close to other awesome cities, easy to fly in and out of. I could fill a page with reasons. 
What I wish someone had told me before I moved here: I would end up having to buy an inflatable swimming pool because no one has pools here! I don’t get it. Small cost of moving from Florida I guess. 
What I’ll miss the most about UAB/Birmingham: I’m going to miss my class a lot. We really did have an awesome group. 
Plans for after graduation: Pain fellowship!