PGY 5

Hometown

Montgomery, AL

Undergraduate

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Medical School

Howard University

Career/Clinical Interests

General neurology, epilepsy, implicit bias and racial disparities in healthcare.

Why did you choose the UAB Pediatric Residency Program?

Excellent medical training while being close to my family. 

Hobbies/Special Interests

Writing, yoga, listening to music.

Fun Fact

My favorite animal are dinosaurs.

PGY 4

Hometown

Berkeley Lake, GA

Undergraduate

University of Georgia

Graduate

University of Georgia

Medical School

Medical College of Georgia

Career/Clinical Interests

Pediatric neurology, the business of medicine.

Why did you choose the UAB Pediatric Residency Program?

Awesome residency program. Awesome attendings Awesome co-residents.

Hobbies/Special Interests

Weight lifting, hanging out with my wife and daughters

Fun Fact

I used to play bass in a Fleetwood Mac cover band

PGY 4

Hometown

Jackson, MS

Undergraduate

Mississippi College

Medical School

University of Mississippi Medical School

Career/Clinical Interests

Adolescent/transitional care neurology, epilepsy

Why did you choose the UAB Pediatric Residency Program?

On my interview day I met a group of therapy pugs walking in a line across one of the crosswalks, and I knew UAB was my kind of place. I made the choice to stay in Mississippi for my first 2 years of pediatrics so I could be close to my grandmother, who was very sick at the time. I subsequently transferred to UAB/COA to complete my pediatric neurology training, and it has easily been one of the best decisions I’ve made. 

Hobbies/Special Interests

Spending time with my rescue dogs, yoga, hiking, and home improvement projects 

Fun Fact

So far, my 2020 experience has included more puzzles and bird watching than I ever imagined.

PGY 3

Hometown

Utica, MS

Undergraduate

University of Alabama

Medical School

University of Alabama at Birmingham 

Career/Clinical Interests

Pediatric Neurology

Why did you choose the UAB Pediatric Residency Program?

All of the wonderful people!

Favorite Food and/or Drink (restaurant, brewery, etc.)

Atomic Lounge

Birmingham Must-See

Our thriving performing arts scene! Birmingham has many wonderful theatres (Red Mountain Theatre Company, Virginia Samford Theatre, Birmingham Festival Theatre, and Theatre Downtown just to name a few), a beautiful symphony orchestra, ballet and dance companies, a wonderful art museum, and tons of live music.

PGY 2

Hometown

Amman, Jordan

Undergraduate

University of Jordan

Medical School

University of Jordan

Career/Clinical Interests

Neonatal neurology, HIE, stroke outcomes, and clinical research

Why did you choose the UAB Pediatric Residency Program?

You feel supported by everyone

Favorite Food and/or Drink (restaurant, brewery, etc.)

Try the Mediterranean food at Taboon Noon O Kabab

Birmingham Must-See

King's Chair hike at Oak Mountain State Park

PGY 2

Hometown

Charleston, SC

Undergraduate

Wofford College

Medical School

Medical University of South Carolina

Career/Clinical Interests

Pediatric Neurology- all things brain and nerve related:), medical education and mentorship

Why did you choose the UAB Pediatric Residency Program?

Teamwork and the sense of camaraderie you develop with your individual specialty team, co-residents in the same workspace, and especially co-residents while on MOLE. I really appreciate the support they offer me, and am always reassured to know they're available to bounce ideas off of or help provide direction if I start to feel stuck. 

Favorite Food and/or Drink (restaurant, brewery, etc.)

Luna's in Avondale, Ghost Train Brewery

Birmingham Must-See

Moss Rock

PGY-1

Hometown

Duluth, GA

Undergraduate

University of Georgia

Medical School

Medical College of Georgia

Career/Clinical Interests

Pediatric Neurology

Why did you choose UAB for your Pediatric Residency?

Wonderful people, a beautiful hospital, and unparalleled teaching and clinical exposure - all in a great city that is close to my family and friends.

Hobbies/Special Interests

Playing guitar and piano, hiking, chasing around my corgi, Walter

Fun Fact

My birth certificate says I was born in Minnesota, but in reality I was born over Texas soil. My grandmother wouldn't accept the fact that I was not going to be born in Texas. Therefore, she transported bags of soil from Texas, got them into the hospital, and placed them underneath the bed on which I was born.

PGY 1

Hometown

Hoover, AL

Undergraduate

Mississippi State University

Medical School

University of South Alabama

Career/Clinical Interests

Epilepsy, headache, neurodevelopmental disabilities

Why did you choose UAB for your Pediatric Residency?

I chose UAB because I wanted to complete my training in the place that sparked my interests in child neurology to begin with.

Hobbies/Special Interests

Cooking, baking, bargain shopping with my mom, playing viola

Fun Fact

I collect vinyl records and enjoy listening to them on my grandmother's vintage record player.