Start Year: 2013

College/University: Pomona College

Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine

Clinical and Research Interests

Clinically, I am interested in the role of surgery in the management of end-stage heart and lung disease. I participate in health services research in which we examine the efficiency of and disparities in the allocation of thoracic allografts to those awaiting heart and lung transplantation. My basic science work has centered on the energetics associated with primary graft dysfunction following heart and lung transplantation, along with novel immunosuppression strategies to prevent allograft rejection.  

What were you looking for in a residency program?

Excellence in clinical training, a team of co-residents interested in supporting one another

What are the strengths of the Duke program?

Excellent clinical training, unparalleled research program, great team of residents

What advice do you have for incoming interns?

We are here for you!

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

Brumley Nature Preserve is probably my favorite place to sneak away for cyclocross and trail running.

What do you like to do outside of Duke?

Maya is the new addition to our family. Most of the time outside of Duke we are just trying to keep up with her!

Honors and Awards

• Research fellowship funded by NIH-NHLBI F32, grants from AST and SCORES