College/University: University of Tennessee - Knoxville

Medical School: Wake Forest School of Medicine

Clinical and Research Interests

Interested in critical care, toxicology, and wilderness medicine. Currently working on a COVID-19 Registry project.

What were you looking for in a residency program?

• Good support from administration
• Cohesiveness of residency group
• Potential to see highly unusual pathology

What are the strengths of the Duke program?

The Duke EM residency has been very supportive, and many of my co-residents are now like family. There is certainly a lot of trauma and other unique patients (lung/heart transplant, LVAD, etc) that I do not believe I would have encountered elsewhere. The majority of the faculty are very dedicated to resident learning and education. Dr. Broder has been an amazing program director. I would certainly choose Duke again.

What advice do you have for incoming interns?

Be nice to your nurses, and do your best to stay humble or you will learn the taste of your foot in you mouth more often than you will expect. We don't expect you to know everything, especially in your first few months, but being actively engaged and trying your hardest with a good attitude will go a long way.

What do you like best about living in Durham and the Triangle?

Interesting and diverse community. Plenty of very good food options and breweries. Close proximity to at least 3 lakes and the Eno River. Only a 2.5 hour drive to the beach and 3 hours from Asheville, NC.

What do you like to do outside of Duke?

Brewing beer, rock climbing, painting, kayaking, hiking, gardening and spending time with friends.

Honors and Awards

• Resident of the Month (x3)