PGY-5
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Hunter E. Skoog, M.D.
Medical School
Texas A&M Health Science Center College of MedicineUndergraduate
Texas A&M UniversityHometown
Longview, TexasInterests/Hobbies
Fishing, working out, basketball and Texas A&M football.Favorite thing about Birmingham
How friendly everyone is, and all the good food.Favorite thing about UAB
The residents and faculty! -
Rob Wineski, M.D.
Medical School
University of Mississippi School of MedicineUndergraduate
Harvard UniversityHometown
Ocean Springs, Miss.Interests/Hobbies
Baseball and the New Orleans SaintsFavorite thing about Birmingham
All of the local parks and outdoor festivalsFavorite thing about UAB
My fellow residents and attendings -
Natalie A. Derise, M.D.
Medical School
Louisiana Stae University School of Medicine, ShreveportUndergraduate
Louisiana State University -
Beau T. Vandiver, M.D.
Medical School
University of Texas Medical Branch School of MedicineUndergraduate
University of Texas at Dallas
PGY-4
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Jessica Bishop, M.D.
Medical School
Medical College of GeorgiaUndergraduate
Georgia TechHometown
Savannah, GeorgiaInterests/Hobbies
Traveling, hiking, Netflix with her cats and Birmingham breweries -
Ashwini Tilak, M.D.
Medical School
University of VirginiaUndergraduate
University of MiamiHometown
Jacksonville, FloridaInterests/Hobbies
Stand-up paddle boarding, singing, playing ukulele, working out, exploring wineries and breweries. -
Sudhir Manickavel, M.D.
Medical School
University of South Florida Morsani College of MedicineUndergraduate
University of California -
Jake Morgan, M.D.
Medical School
University of Oklahoma School of MedicineUndergraduate
University of OklahomaHometown
Tulsa, Oklahoma
PGY-3
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Luke N. Bailey, M.D.
Medical School
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of MedicineUndergraduate
Auburn UniversityHometown
Grant, ALInterests/Hobbies
Exercising, reading, grilling, college footballFavorite thing about Birmingham
The strong sense of community and excellent food, drink, and entertainment venues.Favorite thing about UAB
The residents, attendings, and high surgical volume. -
Emily K. Miller, M.D.
Medical School
University of Arkansas College of MedicineUndergraduate
University of ArkansasHometown
Little Rock, ARInterests/Hobbies
Running, hiking, baking, dachshundsFavorite thing about Birmingham
There are many great places to eat, good breweries, and dog-friendly placesFavorite thing about UAB
Everyone is so welcoming and willing to go out of their way to help. -
T. Graham Norwood, M.D.
Medical School
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of MedicineUndergraduate
Auburn UniversityHometown
Montgomery, ALInterests/Hobbies
Fishing, hunting, golfing, Auburn University athleticsFavorite thing about Birmingham
Birmingham provides the professional opportunities of a large city while maintaining a strong sense of community that is usually found in smaller towns.Favorite thing about UAB
The camaraderie among the attendings, fellows and residents creates an ideal environment for professional development and personal growth. -
J. Alex Peña, M.D.
Medical School
University of Alabama School of MedicineUndergraduate
Auburn UniversityHometown
Mazatlán, MexicoInterests/Hobbies
Everything tennis (especially Roger Federer), coffee, international soccer, travel, exotic foodFavorite thing about Birmingham
Has to be the primo food scene!Favorite thing about UAB
Hands down the camaraderie among everyone in the ENT program. Also, we get to perform a whole lot of surgery here and who doesn’t love that?
PGY-2
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Amanda Atkins, M.D.
Medical School
University of South Alabama College of MedicineUndergraduate
University of AlabamaHometown
Birmingham, ALInterests/Hobbies
Being outdoors, baking, tennis, fishing, cuddling with my black labFavorite thing about Birmingham
Birmingham is the perfect mix of big city and small town. The growing food and brewery scene give it a big city feel, and the convenience of living makes it similar to a smaller town.Favorite thing about UAB
The people at UAB are down-to-earth and always willing to help you learn. -
Nicholas Rivers, M.D.
Medical School
UAB School of MedicineUndergraduate
University of MontevalloHometown
Tuscaloosa, ALInterests/Hobbies
Fishing, camping, exerciseFavorite thing about Birmingham
Restaurants and breweriesFavorite thing about UAB
The community -
Delaney Sheehan, M.D.
Medical School
LSU School of Medicine, New OrleansUndergraduate
LSUHometown
Mandeville, LAInterests/Hobbies
Soccer, outdoor activities, golden retrievers, trying new restaurants, bird watching, LSU & Saints fooballFavorite thing about Birmingham
The landscape (so many hills!), brewery scene, nice people, dog-friendlinessFavorite thing about UAB
Everyone is so welcoming and makes you feel at home right away -
Christopher Walz, M.D.
Medical School
UAB School of MedicineUndergraduate
Auburn, ALHometown
Birmingham, ALInterests/Hobbies
Hiking, camping, cooking, reading, golfFavorite thing about Birmingham
I've long considered Birmingham a hidden gem of the southeast. It's a perfect example of city life that's defined by southern culture. The food and drink scene is incredible here as well with top notch restaurants and bars on every street.Favorite thing about UAB
The way in which UAB residents, faculty, and staff look out for one another has always impressed me.
PGY-1
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Edward Harris, Jr.
Medical School
University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioUndergraduate School
University of HoustonHometown
Norfolk, VirginiaInterests/Hobbies
Singing/songwriting, exercise, vicariously watching mechanical restorations, as well as advocacy and mentorship for increasing the pipeline for underrepresented minority groups within medicineFavorite Thing About Birmingham
Diversity of the people, landscapes, food, and activitiesFavorite Thing About UAB
The unparalleled camaraderie and collaborative nature amongst the faculty, residents, and staff while also developing high surgical skill -
John Hunsicker
Medical School
University of Texas Health Science Center at San AntonioUndergraduate School
Samford UniversityHometown
St. Louis, MissouriInterests/Hobbies
Golf, basketball, spikeball, all things outdoors, Kansas basketball, and exploring Birmingham’s food sceneFavorite Thing About Birmingham
By far, the people make Birmingham what it is. My wife and I love the slower pace of life after growing up in a larger city, and we enjoy how easy it is to get around.Favorite Thing About UAB
The culture at UAB is collegial, focused on the learner, and devoted to world-class patient care. The faculty and residents support and lead the way in continuing the legacy of this culture, and this was a main reason why I wanted to train at UAB! -
Connor Koch
Medical School
UAB Heersink School of MedicineUndergraduate School
Auburn UniversityHometown
Birmingham, AlabamaInterests/Hobbies
Fly fishing, fly tying, backpacking, anything outdoors, live music, and local breweriesFavorite Thing About Birmingham
Has all the amenities of a big city you could want with the hospitality of a smaller cityFavorite Thing About UAB
I knew during my medical school rotations that the ENT department was special, but I can truly say it was like no other. Attendings and residents alike are approachable, charismatic, and take pride in developing you as both a surgeon and person. -
James Stewart
Medical School
UAB HeersinkSchool of MedicineUndergraduate School
Auburn UniversityHometown
Marion, AlabamaInterests/Hobbies
Fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, and anything involving spending time outdoors. I also enjoy woodworking, cooking, and playing sportsFavorite Thing About Birmingham
Great restaurants, breweries, and some nice outdoor areas a short drive away. Birmingham offers almost anything you could want from a bigger city, but is small enough that it still has the feel of a smaller city, which I think is a great balance.Favorite Thing About UAB
The camaraderie among everyone in the department. Everyone from the interns to faculty members look out for one another and work well as a team. Plus, UAB gets an impressive amount of surgical volume which leads to excellent training opportunities.