PGY 2

Hometown

Augusta, GA

Undergraduate

University of Georgia

Medical School

Mercer University

Career/Clinical Interests

Nicu/Picu/Em

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

UAB has the best of both worlds - there's such a special & supportive atmosphere and you get the best training!

Hobbies/Special Interests

Cheering on the dawgs, being a plant mom, pilates/yoga/running, & reading

Fun Fact

I’m fluent in Arabic and finally taught myself how to read it at 26 (this isn’t sponsored by duolingo)

PGY 2

Hometown

Atlanta, GA

Undergraduate

University of Georgia

Medical School

Medical College of Georgia

Career/Clinical Interests

Endocrinology or Allergy/Immunology

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

I chose UAB Pediatrics Residency Program because I was looking for a medium-sized, highly competitive program that would have all of the subspecialty exposure and opportunities I was looking for while also being surrounded by the most compassionate and dedicated colleagues! I also wanted a program where I could be close to my family back home, and where my boyfriend and I could couples match together.

Hobbies/Special Interests

Hiking, travel, photography, hot yoga.

Fun Fact

My mission whenever I travel to a new place is to visit the local farmers market and/or the botanical garden.

PGY 2

Hometown

Vestavia Hills, GA

Undergraduate

Auburn University

Medical School

Wake Forest

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 UAB Peds?

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/Special Interests

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

Orlanda, FL

Undergraduate

Florida State University

Medical School

Florida State University Pensacola

Career/Clinical Interests

Critical Care or Pediatric Hospitalist

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

As a large academic medical center, I knew UAB would provide all the sub-specialities that my patients would need and that I could learn from. I know that I will leave this residency well-rounded and prepared for any future career in pediatrics. Since starting residency, I have felt truly welcomed and a part of the UAB family

Hobbies/Special Interests

Reading, gardening, video games, hiking, and listening to podcasts

Fun Fact

I have played the cello for almost 20 years!

PGY 2

Hometown

Morris, AL

Undergraduate

Auburn University

Medical School

Heersink School of Medicine

Career/Clinical Interests

General Pediatrics or Nephrology

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

As a UAB medical student I had the opportunity to witness firsthand the hard work and dedication that the UAB pediatrics residents bring to their work everyday. They stood out to me as such thoughtful, compassionate, and knowledgeable physicians. As a native of the Birmingham area, having the opportunity to serve the children of my home state alongside such physicians was the perfect opportunity!

Hobbies/Special Interests

Reading, playing board games, and spending time on/near water with family

Fun Fact

I was a patient of Children’s of Alabama when I was just a few months old!

PGY 2

Hometown

Memphis, TN

Undergraduate

University of Georgia

Medical School

University of Virginia

Career/Clinical Interests

General pediatrics, advocacy

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

I knew that training at UAB and Children's of Alabama would give me the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population and gain the skills I need to care for high-acuity complex patients. Every single faculty member and resident I met on my interview day were so kind and welcoming - I knew the program would offer a supportive learning environment!

Hobbies/Special Interests

Cooking, DIY-ing, windowsill gardening, hiking

Fun Fact

Cooking, DIY-ing, windowsill gardening, hiking

PGY 2

Hometown

Lafayette, LA

Undergraduate

University of Louisiana at Lafayette

Medical School

Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center at Shreveport

Career/Clinical Interests

Pediatric Hospital Medicine and/or Pediatric Intensive Care

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

Employees are truly happy to be here, are encouraged, uplifted and supported in their pursuit to provide excellent care of our youth. UAB challenges it’s employees to maintain high standards of care for its patients as well as it’s staff’s own well-being. 

Hobbies/Special Interests

Crochet, drawing, running

Fun Fact

If she could eat any food for the rest of her life, it would be potatoes in any form.

PGY 2

Hometown

Suwanee, GA

Undergraduate

University of Tennessee

Medical School

Emory University

Career/Clinical Interests

General Pediatrics

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

I was looking for two major things during residency applications: a program that would train me to be an excellent pediatrician and a program that would support me and my family through the process. On my interview day, I could really tell how much the program cared about the residents as people and made an effort to incorporate residents' significant others and families. I have so far found this to be true since I started and I am so happy to be apart of UAB's program!

Hobbies/Special Interests

Cooking (and especially eating!), Hanging out with my husband and toddler, Long distance running, Breastfeeding Medicine.

Fun Fact

I have lived in five southeastern states: Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, Tennessee, and now Alabama!

PGY 2

Hometown

Lafayette, LA

Undergraduate

Louisiana State University

Medical School

LSU New Orleans

Career/Clinical Interests

Child Neurology

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

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/Special Interests

Running/Hiking, Painting, Building Puzzles

Fun Fact

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

PGY 2

Hometown

Bossier City, LA

Undergraduate

Louisiana Tech University

Medical School

LSU Shreveport

Career/Clinical Interests

Pediatric Hospital Medicine and/or Pediatric Intensive Care

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

UAB offers a wide variety of clinical experiences that I believe will help me become the best physician possible for my future patients. Also, the people and atmosphere here are one of a kind.

Hobbies/Special Interests

Baking, reading, outdoor activities

Fun Fact

My first language was Greek!

PGY 2

Hometown

Babylon, NY

Undergraduate

College of Charleston

Medical School

Medical University of South Carolina

Career/Clinical Interests

Cardiology, medical education

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

I knew UAB had a great reputation as a high volume children's hospital with diverse exposure to pediatric medicine. When I got to my interview, the supportiveness of the program directors and sense of family among co-residents really stood out. Plus, my wife and I loved the affordability and size of Birmingham.

Hobbies/Special Interests

Cooking, cocktail making, hiking, running, gardening, traveling, long walks with my wife.

Fun Fact

I grew up surfing and rode my first wave when I was five years old.

PGY 2

Hometown

Birmingham, AL

Undergraduate

Mississippi College

Medical School

Heersink School of Medicine

Career/Clinical Interests

Undecided

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

I was fortunate to be exposed to the program as a medical student. I witnessed how well- trained the residents were and how the program leadership genuinely cares for their residents. I knew that I would receive the best training possible and be prepared for whatever career path I choose.

Hobbies/Special Interests

Traveling, aviation, gardening, reading.

Fun Fact

I love to cook all sorts of Asian foods.

PGY 2

Hometown

Hoover, AL

Undergraduate

Samford University

Medical School

University of South Alabama

Career/Clinical Interests

Cardiology/undecided

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

The people! It was evident to me on my interview day that the people I spoke to were kind and invested in knowing who I was. The breadth and complexity of clinical exposure that we get here makes our education fantastic!

Hobbies/Special Interests

Running, playing piano, bioethics, petting all the hospital therapy dogs

Fun Fact

I love speaking with patients and their families in Spanish (decently well) and would love to be good enough to get my translator certification one day!

PGY 2

Hometown

India

Medical School

Sapthagiri Institute

Career/Clinical Interests

Pediatric Neurology

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

Great academic program and the people

Hobbies/Special Interests

Badminton, hiking

Fun Fact

I'm a dog person

PGY 2

Hometown

Huntsville, AL

Undergraduate

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Medical School

Heersink School of Medicine

Career/Clinical Interests

Unsure maybe something inpatient

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

Close to home and a really good place to settle down!

Hobbies/Special Interests

Triathlon and anything that involves going outside

Fun Fact

I am currently working as a resident and renovating a house!

PGY 2

Hometown

Saint Simons Island, GA

Undergraduate

University of Georgia

Medical School

Medical College of Georiga

Career/Clinical Interests

Hospital Medicine

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

At Children’s of Alabama, the diversity of patient acuity and medical complexity is unbelievable. COA is a true high-volume center with amazing pediatric resources. Most importantly, the program here invests in the development of each and every resident on a personal and professional level. Every person you meet wants you to succeed and is willing to put aside time and energy just for you - from attendings to Program Directors to co-residents. The culture could not be more supportive.

Hobbies/Special Interests

Tennis, cooking, trying new restaurants, spending time with my dog, and board games

Fun Fact

My favorite dinner to make with my husband is homemade pork gyoza!

PGY 2

Hometown

Augusta, GA

Undergraduate

University of Georgia

Medical School

Medical College of Georgia

Career/Clinical Interests

NICU/Intensive Care

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

UAB stood out to me as a perfect blend of a large volume program with huge amounts of support and personalization in my training as a resident. It was clear that both attendings and administrative staff viewed residents as peers, spending time in not only educating, but also in building relationships with their teams. The UAB pediatrics program is a place that encourages the building up of others, and it creates an amazing culture of both professional and individual growth!

Hobbies/Special Interests

I enjoy games in any form, from sports like soccer and tennis to board games with friends! I also love cooking with my wife, Maggie, as well as going on hikes with my dog, Clementine!

Fun Fact

I have a severe bee allergy but for some reason I love beekeeper videos. I guess you want what you can't have.

PGY 2

Hometown

Troy, MO

Undergraduate

Avila University

Medical School

University of Kansas

Career/Clinical Interests

Academic medicine in PICU or rural pediatrics involving research

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

It is a place where my co-residents are like family and we see a wide variety of etiologies and acuities.

Hobbies/Special Interests

Cooking, fishing, hiking, escape rooms, gaming.

Fun Fact

He has escaped from 30+ escape rooms across 3 states.

PGY 2

Hometown

Mobile, AL

Undergraduate

Auburn University

Medical School

Heersink School of Medicine

Career/Clinical Interests

Heme/Onc

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

The people!!!

Hobbies/Special Interests

Being outdoors, tennis, pickleball, fantasy football, comedy series, summer camps

Fun Fact

I love doing trivia but I'm really bad at it.

PGY 2

Hometown

Tampa, FL

Undergraduate

University of South Florida

Medical School

West Virginia University

Career/Clinical Interests

General outpatient pediatrics or cardiology

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

I really liked the people and felt like I would fit well with the program. On interview day, it felt like a place where I could learn a lot and have fun doing so!

Hobbies/Special Interests

I love hiking, cooking, dancing, and watching a good rom-com!

Fun Fact

I was born in Cuba.

PGY 2

Hometown

Escondido, CA

Undergraduate

Southern Methodist University

Medical School

Texas Tech University

Career/Clinical Interests

PICU

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

UAB Pediatrics is an excellent program. The administrators and department leadership take very real interest in you, both as a candidate and as a person. I know I made the right choice in coming here for residency. The UAB medical complex is a huge place filled with many physicians and patients, meaning exposure to all sorts of conditions and backgrounds. When you're off-shift, Birmingham is an amazing city to live, reminding me a lot of Austin, Texas. Overall, I would highly recommend UAB Pediatrics to any and every applicant.

Hobbies/Special Interests

I like to spend as much time as I can outdoors. I've hiked Red Mountain and Oak Mountain on my off-days, and plan on picking up fishing and more outdoor activities when I can. I've been reading through the Game of Thrones series, and learning to cook traditional family recipes.

Fun Fact

Before medical school, I was a bartender, EMT, interior designer, and political fundraiser.

PGY 2

Hometown

Lafayette, LA

Undergraduate

LSU Baton Rouge

Medical School

LSU New Orleans

Career/Clinical Interests

Palliative care or developmental/behavioral pediatrics

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

The kind and supportive people!

Hobbies/Special Interests

Hiking, making clay earrings, road trips, concerts

Fun Fact

I have a former racing greyhound as a pet!

PGY 2

Hometown

Miami, FL

Undergraduate

Florida State University

Medical School

Meharry Medical College

Career/Clinical Interests

Neonatology or PHM

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

I rotated here for my inpatient Pediatrics rotation in my third year of medical school, and I loved the hospital. The patient population was exactly what I was looking for, and the faculty and staff were always (and still are) very intentional about making me feel welcome and well-supported.

Hobbies/Special Interests

I am a huge Star Wars and Anime fan, and I love taking long naps.

Fun Fact

I adopted two guinea pigs named Mando and Finn!

PGY 2

Hometown

Columbia, SC

Undergraduate

Furman University

Medical School

University of South Carolina School of Medicine - Greenville

Career/Clinical Interests

Neonatology

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

I chose the UAB Pediatrics Residency Program because it offered high acuity training alongside some of the best physicians in the country, as well as a close-knit community that feels like family. I am so thankful to be a part of this program!

Hobbies/Special Interests

Swimming, crochet, traveling, baking, and playing with my cat, Kiwi.

Fun Fact

I was a collegiate equestrian!

PGY 2

Hometown

Lafayette, LA

Undergraduate

LSU Baton Rouge

Medical School

LSU Health Shreveport

Career/Clinical Interests

Undecided! Keeping an open mind

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

The patient diversity and acuity, the many fellowship opportunities, and most importantly, I felt welcomed and part of a family from the get go!

Hobbies/Special Interests

Dance classes, trivia nights, and exploring the city/region

Fun Fact

I was a backup dancer in the Beyonce Super Bowl XLVII Halftime Show!

PGY 2

Hometown

Hattiesburg, MS

Undergraduate

The University of Dayton

Medical School

The University of Mississippi Medical Center

Career/Clinical Interests

Primary Care

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

I felt at home with all of the residents I met and attendings I talked with! Additionally, UAB has so much to offer and I knew that I would receive the training I need to be the best pediatrician!

Hobbies/Special Interests

Mountain Biking, Hiking, Camping, Playing Board Games, and Reading

Fun Fact

I was a college cheerleader for like 3 months in college (Go Flyers!).