PGY 5

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 4

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 4

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-3

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 3

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.

PGY 2

Hometown

Alabaster, AL

Undergraduate

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Medical School

University of Alabama at Birmingham

Career/Clinical Interests

General child neurology, epilepsy

Why did you choose UAB for your Pediatric Residency?

The people! The residents are a big family and the faculty are so supportive. I also love how many opportunities for research, service, and community involvement are available to us at UAB and how we are encouraged to explore our interests.

Hobbies/Special Interests

Reading, binging Netflix and Disney shows, hanging out with my husband and daughter

Fun Fact

I was a barista throughout undergrad and I’m always excited to explain the difference between a latte, a cappuccino, and a macchiato to anyone who asks.

PGY 2

Hometown

Miami, FL

Undergraduate

University of South Florida

Medical School

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton

Career/Clinical Interests

Child neurology

Why did you choose UAB for your Pediatric Residency?

Beautiful hospital, great city, and a very supportive faculty! Most importantly, during interview season UAB made by far the greatest effort in getting to know me as an applicant and as a person.

Hobbies/Special Interests

I enjoy reading, hiking, traveling, and cooking. I especially like trying to make new recipes from other cultures!

Fun Fact

I am slowly working on tracing my family genealogy from when they initially migrated to Cuba all the way from the Canary Islands!

PGY 1

Hometown

Longmont, CO

Undergraduate

Baylor University

Medical School

Des Moines College of Osteopathic Medicine

Career/Clinical Interests

Pediatric Neurology

Why did you choose UAB Med-Peds?

I chose UAB Pediatrics for it's kind, supportive, and fun learning environment! I feel so lucky to have the privilege of working with these amazing people everyday. Oh and the hospital is absolutely beautiful!

Hobbies/Special Interests

Painting, traveling to new places, and discovering amazing restaurants in Birmingham with my fiance, John.

Fun Fact

I grew up on a farm and have competitively shown various livestock animals including cattle and pigs!

PGY 1

Hometown

India

Medical School

Sapthagiri Institute

Career/Clinical Interests

Pediatric Neurology

Why did you choose UAB Med-Peds?

Great academic program and the people

Hobbies/Special Interests

Badminton, hiking

Fun Fact

I'm a dog person