2025-2026 Chief Residents
Resident Bios
JARAD ANDERSON, M.D.
UNDERGRADUATE: University of Oklahoma
MEDICAL SCHOOL: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
BIO: I am originally from the small town of Cleveland, Oklahoma. I received my undergraduate degree in Chemical Biosciences from the University of Oklahoma and then completed medical school at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. I actually did not rotate at UAB or even visit Birmingham prior to matching here but after my interview, I knew UAB was exactly the place I wanted to be and where I wanted to receive my training. UAB has proved to be an excellent place to train and live. The comradery between residents and faculty is great. The high acuity, ever-increasing volume, wide range of pathology and early autonomy provides an excellent opportunity for rigorous training under the guidance of supportive faculty. I am truly grateful to have match at such a wonderful program that is known for providing excellent patient care. My EM interests include critical care, resuscitation and palliative medicine. Outside of the Emergency Department, I enjoy spending time outdoors with friends and playing the piano.
MARGARET BALDWIN, M.D.
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MEDICAL SCHOOL: UAB Heersink School of Medicine
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SARAH BALKCOM, M.D.
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MEDICAL SCHOOL: Lincoln Memorial University
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LOGAN BEACH, M.D.
UNDERGRADUATE: BYU - Idaho
MEDICAL SCHOOL: University of Utah
BIO: I grew up mostly in Oregon. I completed my undergrad in Idaho, medical school in Utah, and I'm excited to be completing residency here at UAB. I chose UAB partly for the same reasons most would say. On the interview trail every EM program talks about being a trifecta of academic, county, and community training that will prepare you for anything. In reality I feel like there are very few of those around the country, UAB being one of them. Once I got here as a visiting student I was beyond impressed by everyone’s skill, and the rate at which you see very complex, critically ill patients. More than that, though, the caliber of the staff here is unmatched. They are just a bunch of impossibly happy, kind, upbeat, patient people. They're passionate teachers and mentors. My family and I have loved being in Birmingham and are excited to take advantage of all it has to offer!
MADISON WILLIAMS CHEN, M.D.
UNDERGRADUATE: Belmont University
MEDICAL SCHOOL: University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
BIO: I grew up in Northeast Ohio with a few years spent during elementary school in South Carolina. After high school, I moved to Nashville, TN to attend undergrad at Belmont University where I met my husband! I graduated from Belmont University with a major in Neuroscience and minor in Chemistry. Afterwards, I moved to Greenville, SC and spent a year working as a scribe and also as a Logistics Advisor for a pre-healthcare summer internship. My husband and I were married about a month before I started medical school, and enjoyed four more great years in Greenville. We were so excited and overwhelmed by the residency application process. Mostly, how to evaluate programs over virtual interviews. UAB’s program stood out in so many ways; I was excited about training at an academic center with high acuity patients, great opportunities for career development, early resident-autonomy. Most importantly, UAB’s sense of community between leadership, faculty, and residents was apparent on interview day and confirmed at my second look. We are now here in Birmingham and loving it! When I’m not working, you can find my husband and I playing tennis (poorly), biking, walking our dog Henry, or eating out at all the awesome restaurants in Birmingham.
KYLE COHEN, D.O.
HOMETOWN: Trussville, AL
UNDERGRADUATE: University of Alabama at Birmingham
MEDICAL SCHOOL: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
BIO: I grew up in Trussville, AL. After a couple of years of classes at Jefferson State Community College, I started volunteering with Trussville Fire Department and went to paramedic school. I completed my clinical rotations in the ED at UAB, which is where I met my wife, Heather, while she was working as a patient care tech. We have now been married for 13 years and are the proud parents of four boys. I worked as a firefighter/paramedic and after several years of transporting patients to the emergency department, I decided that I wanted to be an emergency physician. With Heather’s support, I went back and finished my undergrad at UAB while teaching full time in the Jefferson State EMS Program. We moved back to Heather’s hometown of Dothan, AL where I attended medical school at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine. During my time there, I extended my education and worked for a year in the clinical simulation center and obtained a Master of Science in Adult Education from Troy University. Thinking about residency, I reflected on the relationships that I built during my years in EMS and teaching in Birmingham and I knew that UAB was where I wanted to be. The level of training, acuity of patients, and level of autonomy, along with the fantastic family atmosphere and supportive culture is truly amazing. All of this was solidified when I did a 4th year audition rotation at UAB. My interests in EM include EMS, Simulation, and Ultrasound. When I’m not working, I try to spend as much time as I can with my family at the neighborhood pool, helping with whatever sport the boys are playing, or an occasional round of disc golf.
MICHAEL COLPOYS, M.D.
HOMETOWN: Newnan, GA
UNDERGRADUATE: University of Georgia
MEDICAL SCHOOL: USC School of Medicine Greenville
BIO: I grew up two hours west of Birmingham in a small town called Newnan, GA. Fun fact: It is the hometown of 90’s country legend Alan Jackson, our claim to fame! I attended the University of Georgia for undergrad (Go Dawgs!) and USC School of Medicine Greenville in Greenville, SC for medical school. In between that time, I moved to Charleston, SC where I met my wife, Taylor, and worked several jobs including being an ED Tech, a prep cook and smoking pit BBQ to name a few. Both being from the southeast, Taylor and I knew we wanted to stay in the region, and after my interview here at UAB, I instantly knew Birmingham was the place for us. The support and camaraderie of everyone in the program along with the high acuity and diversity of our patient population is second to none. My current interests in EM include U/S, crit care, and global health to name a few. When not at work you’ll find me hanging out with Taylor, our one-year-old daughter Turner and mini labradoodle Beau. In addition, I love cooking and entertaining, playing music, collecting vinyl records, and watching the Dawgs during football season.
MILLER CONE, M.D.
HOMETOWN: Cumming, GA
UNDERGRADUATE: University of Georgia
MEDICAL SCHOOL: Mercer University School of Medicine
BIO: I grew up about 45 minutes north of Atlanta before attending the University of Georgia for undergrad (Go Dawgs!) where I earned my Bachelor's in Genetics and a minor in Religion. After undergrad, I worked as a scribe for about 2 years before attending the Mercer University School of Medicine in Savannah, GA medical school! These were the best four years of my life and I made some incredible friends and met my amazing wife, Danielle. Couples matching can be difficult, but from the beginning, the program leadership, attending’s, and residents we met at UAB were so kind, humble, and encouraging and made us feel like we would both be proud to call this place home! On top of all of this, the training you get at UAB is top notch and we see some of the most complex and clinically diverse pathology in the country! Outside of work, you’ll find me working out, reading, exploring new restaurants, trying new recipes with my wife, and loving on our two cats. We can’t wait to see what UAB and Birmingham have in store for us!
MATT CORNELISON, M.D.
UNDERGRADUATE: Georgia College
MEDICAL SCHOOL: Medical College of Georgia, Athens Campus
BIO: I grew up in Augusta, Georgia. After high school I enrolled in a technical college and became a paramedic. I loved the work and the camaraderie and had the opportunity to work with some outstanding EM physicians. I continued working in EMS while earning my bachelor’s degree in Literature, which is where I met my wife, Destiny, before going to medical school at MCG in Athens. My interest in UAB always stemmed from its reputation for excellent clinical training and autonomy with passionate teachers, and I’m thrilled to be a member of this team. In our off time, my wife and I enjoy traveling, hiking, and hanging out with our two dogs.
ELISSA CORSINO, M.D.
HOMETOWN: New York, NY
UNDERGRADUATE: New York University
MEDICAL SCHOOL: Meharry Medical College
BIO: I was born in New York City, where I spent my formative years before heading to Nashville for medical school at Meharry Medical College. Prior to that, I completed my undergraduate studies at NYU and earned a Master of Science in Clinical Research from the Icahn School of Medicine. During graduate school, I discovered a passion for group fitness and began teaching spin classes, a pursuit I continued through medical school. My interest in medicine began in childhood while accompanying my mother to work, a radiologist who deeply loved her job. When I discovered emergency medicine as a specialty and had the opportunity to do research and shadow in the ED, I knew I had found my people. My introduction to UAB was gradual, starting with rotations there during my third year for surgery and pediatrics. I fell in love with the city and the environment and ultimately decided to do an away rotation. The unmatched exposure offered by being the only Level 1 trauma center in all of Alabama, combined with the residency leadership's clear dedication to teaching and investment in residents, confirmed my decision that UAB was where I needed to be for residency. My EM interests include medical education and administration. When I'm not in the ED, you can find me catching a group fitness class, hitting up a farmers market, or spending time with my husband Patrick and my dog Bean.
JORDAN GAHAGAN, M.D.
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MEDICAL SCHOOL: LSU - Shreveport
BIO: Being born and raised in God’s Country (sometimes referred to as Louisiana) has shaped me into the person I am today. Ever since I was knee high to a duck I have spent most of my time either in a deer stand, a duck blind, a boat, or finding some other reason to be outside. I was able to fulfill my childhood dream of attending LSU where I double majored in Biological Sciences and Death Valley Communications (still don’t have a voice from yelling so much on Fall Saturday nights). After college and 3 of the poorest years of my life working as a scribe and EKG tech in a ER in Baton Rouge, I went to the frigid north for medical school. In Shreveport, I fell in love with Allie Desforges and we couples matched here at UAB for EM and Ortho (thanks for the early retirement plan, Allie!). UAB has been an incredible experience thus far. Every day I am pushed to be a better doctor clinically, procedurally, and compassionately. My favorite part of the program is that this residency has consistently recruited genuine people that I enjoy working with and spending time with outside of the hospital. When Allie and I aren’t working, we are spending time with our Goldendoodle Doc (I know, cliche name), cooking one of our favorite Cajun dishes, or enjoying a nice cold beverage at a local brewery.
CALEB GATWOOD, M.D.
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ANUPA GHIMIRE, M.D.
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WHITNEY GULLEDGE, M.D.
HOMETOWN: Columbia, TN
UNDERGRADUATE: University of Tennessee at Knoxville
MEDICAL SCHOOL: UTHSC College of Medicine
BIO: I grew up in a small town about an hour south of Nashville called Columbia, also known as “The Mule Capital of the World,” with my mom and two sisters. In college, I studied biochem at UT Knoxville (go Vols!!) and then bounced over to Memphis for medical school at UTHSC. I loved little facets of every rotation and luckily found my way toward Emergency Medicine, where I can interact with and learn from a huge variety of patients and consultants. Despite not rotating here as a student, I was drawn to UAB for the highest of acuity, early autonomy, resident camaraderie, and outstanding faculty. I’m excited to explore Birmingham! Outside of work you can find me at the gym, a brewery, playing sand volleyball, or taking a nap.
JACK HARMON, M.D.
UNDERGRADUATE: Auburn University
MEDICAL SCHOOL: The University of Alabama Heersink School of Medicine
BIO: I grew up in Montgomery, AL as one of five children. I attended Auburn University (War Eagle!) for undergrad, and meanwhile worked at a community hospital as a medical scribe on nights and weekends—which was the experience that helped me decide to apply to medical school. I took a year off after college and worked at a local doctor’s office, married my beautiful wife Lesli, and then began med school at UAB. I had the opportunity to return to Montgomery during my two clinical years on the Montgomery Regional Campus—and then was blessed to match back here at University Hospital in this awesome specialty! It is such a privilege to get to hear our patients’ stories and assist them in getting the help they need. I tried to keep an open mind on the interview trail, but in my opinion UAB delivered the best interview experience by far and solidified my decision to train here. I am convinced the faculty want nothing more than to see you grow and thrive, but also prioritize and support family/life outside the hospital. The residents are extremely approachable and fun to be around, and the experience so far has been phenomenal. When not at work, I enjoy freshwater fishing, taking walks in the neighborhood with my wife, frequenting local restaurants, and trying to piece together what my dog (Zeke) has been up to while I’m gone on shift.
JOHN HEARD, D.O.
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JP HEUDEBERT, M.D.
UNDERGRADUATE: University of Alabama
MEDICAL SCHOOL: UAB
BIO: I was born in Wisconsin but Birmingham is my hometown. I grew up walking the halls of UAB hospital following my father, a physician here at UAB. I've loved this town all my life. Watching "A Christmas Vacation" at Alabama theater, listening to blues at Gip's Place and celebrating my birthday at Skates 280. My life long friends and my family have stayed here together. I went to the glorious University of Alabama for undergrad, but finished with three graduate degrees at UAB including here at the Heersink School of Medicine. I met my amazing fiance, Meghan, a Samford graduate and local pharmacist. We are so excited for this new chapter in our lives and I feel a special pride in taking care of my hometown community. You can find us around town trying all the great restaurants and walking our three dogs.
WESLEY HOLLAND, M.D.
HOMETOWN: Brevard, NC
UNDERGRADUATE: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
MEDICAL SCHOOL: Yale School of Medicine
BIO: I grew up in the small mountain town of Brevard, NC, about 45 minutes southwest of Asheville. When not in school, I basically lived in the outdoors doing things like hiking, backpacking, cycling (both road and mountain), kayaking, and playing disc golf. I moved four hours down I-40 for college at UNC-Chapel Hill (Go Heels!) and majored in biology with a minor in chemistry. I actually started working on research with an emergency medicine doctor my sophomore year, fell in love with the ED, and was pretty much convinced from then on that’s what I wanted to do with my life. I wasn’t in any hurry, though, so I took two years off after college to become a teacher as part of Teach for America. I spent the next two years as a high school biology teacher in the South Bronx of NYC and had an incredibly wild experience I wouldn’t trade for anything. I then got back on the medicine track and started medical school at Yale and never seriously considered anything other than EM. By the time I applied for residency, I had had enough of the Northeast and wanted to come back to the South. I honestly didn’t know much about UAB when I applied and had never rotated here, but I was sold on interview day. Something about the people and the program just excited me and made me want to be a part of it. I came for second look in January, which only confirmed my feelings, and ranked UAB #1. I’m now a proud UAB EM resident who is extremely grateful to be surrounded and supported by such amazing people. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my girlfriend Gagan (a PGY-4 psychiatry resident in Miami) and cat Leonard. We love taking sunset walks, going to the beach, bowling, trying new food at new places, and sometimes just vegging out on the couch at home
JANIE HUBBARD, M.D.
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ZACH JASPER, M.D.
HOMETOWN: Cumming, GA
UNDERGRADUATE: Furman University
MEDICAL SCHOOL: University of South Carolina Greenville
BIO: My early childhood was spent in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, but I now call Cumming, Georgia, my home. My undergraduate years were spent at Furman University, where I received my BA in Spanish and a minor in Medicine, Health, and Culture. This was the first step in my dream of becoming a bi-lingual doctor. I was fortunate to spend another four years in Greenville, earning my medical degree at the University of South Carolina. During my fourth year, I had the extraordinary opportunity to rotate at UAB. I was instantly enamored by the strong camaraderie among faculty, residents, and staff within the emergency department. Furthermore, UAB offered an abundance of high-acuity patients and academic support that was unmatched on my interview trail. All this, combined with the program's position on early autonomy for residents and a focus on personal development, immediately hooked me. UAB's EM leadership genuinely cares and will go above and beyond for their residents. In my personal time, I like to exercise, play sports of any kind, watch F1 racing, and explore the great outdoors. My EM interests include administration, medical education, and critical care.
ELLE KARTZMARK, M.D.
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HELENA KONS, M.D.
UNDERGRADUATE: Texas Christian University
MEDICAL SCHOOL: Texas Christian University
BIO: I grew up in the Bay Area in Northern California and went to Texas Christian University for undergrad and medical school. While doing my emergency medicine clerkship as a medical student, I had the opportunity to work with a recent graduate of the UAB emergency residency program and was so impressed by her I knew I had to check out UAB. When I arrived here for my away and saw how impressive all of the residents were and the acuity patients they were caring for, in addition to the camaraderie between everyone in the department, I was sold. I’m especially interested in ultrasound and am excited to be a part of a department with such strong ultrasound faculty! Outside of work I love going on hikes with my dog, visiting with friends and family, and staying active any way I can. I am so excited and blessed to call this place my home!
JEREMY KUDER, M.D.
HOMETOWN: Tallahassee, FL
UNDERGRADUATE: Florida State University
MEDICAL SCHOOL: Florida State University College of Medicine - Pensacola
BIO: I am originally from Tallahassee, Florida where I grew up in a large, crazy, loving family. I received my Bachelor's degree from FSU in exercise physiology while working as an emergency department scribe at the local hospital there. After some time spent in Colorado working as an outdoor guide, I returned to FSU where I was blessed to find my wife, Jemma, as well as a degree in medicine. I completed my clerkship rotations in Pensacola, Florida before coming to UAB as a visiting student where I found the program I am now lucky to call home for the next four years. My interests within emergency medicine include critical care and global health. Outside of medicine, Jemma and I enjoy adventuring outside, spending time with our families, serving with our church, and experiencing other cultures. On a free afternoon, you can find us exploring new running trails around Birmingham or chasing down live music.
KRISTEN LINARES, M.D.
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MEDICAL SCHOOL: Baylor College of Medicine
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IAN MCCULLOUGH, M.D.
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JARRED MILLARD, M.D.
UNDERGRADUATE: Middle Tennessee State University
MEDICAL SCHOOL: Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University
BIO: I grew up in Burns, Tennessee, a small town west of Nashville. After high school, I had no plans to attend college. Instead, I pursued vocational training in emergency services and received certifications in structural firefighting, search and recovery diving, EMT, and paramedicine. I had the privilege of serving in various disaster areas during this training, and while working with a doctor in Haiti immediately after the 2010 earthquake, I knew I wanted to be a physician. That dream was delayed as I spent the next nine years working as a critical care ground and flight paramedic before beginning medical school. During this time, I met the most beautiful girl at an ugly sweater Christmas party and convinced her to marry me. Erika and I have been married for nearly nine years and have three amazing kiddos who keep us on our toes. Completing medical school as a family of 4 (and then 5!) was a wild adventure but one I wouldn't trade for the world! On my away rotation at UAB, I was immediately struck by the pride each resident, faculty, and staff member took in being a part of this institution. The emergency medicine program and UAB as a whole is marked by not only clinical excellence and innovation but also by warmth and collegiality, which is very important to me. During every shift that month I would sit next to experts in emergency medicine and watch them adeptly care for complex patients, all while treating everyone they encountered, myself included, like a friend. I am so excited to be a part of the UAB EM family and learn how to be a compassionate and clinically excellent emergency medicine physician from the same doctors I looked up to so much last year. I plan to remain involved with and give back to the EMS community that has meant so much to me, and I am very thankful for the opportunities at UAB to do just that. If I'm not on shift, I'm probably at one of the local YMCA pools with the family teaching my daughter to swim, building legos with my son, watching one of our favorite series with Erika, or making up crazy games with the kids.
WILLIAM MILLER, M.D.
UNDERGRADUATE: University of Alabama
MEDICAL SCHOOL: Quillen College of Medicine at East Tennessee State University
BIO: I grew up in Jackson, TN before attending the University of Alabama (Roll Tide!) then heading to East Tennessee to attend Quillen College of Medicine. I met my wife Marilyn during college, and I was lucky enough to convince her to move up to Johnson City with me. We got married during my third year of medical school. Since then we’ve added a pup named Nola (no connection to New Orleans) and have a baby boy on the way! I knew UAB is where I wanted to train as soon as I started my away rotation. You have the opportunity here to care for some of the sickest patients, work closely with world class faculty and residents, and learn from some of the leading experts in Emergency Medicine. Not to mention the incredible culture and sense of camaraderie that extends into every aspect of the program. When I’m not at work, you’ll find me traveling, grilling, exploring local restaurants, rewatching HBO’s Succession, or heading to Tuscaloosa for an Alabama football or basketball game.
CALLIE O'BRYANT, M.D.
HOMETOWN: Canton, GA
UNDERGRADUATE: Augusta University
MEDICAL SCHOOL: Medical College of Georgia
BIO: I grew up in Canton Georgia as the 3rd of 4 girls, where I stayed until I left for Augusta, Georgia, to attend undergraduate at Augusta University, as a part of the 7 year BS/MD program at Augusta University and the Medical College of Georgia. I came into school knowing I wanted to pursue emergency medicine, and my experiences teaching ultrasound and getting to serve a diversity of people in their most critical moments only affirmed that emergency medicine was the place for me. While at the Medical College of Georgia I had the joy of meeting my Alabama native husband Ty. Thank goodness I did, as he is the reason UAB popped up on my radar, and after an amazing away rotation, I knew I needed to train around the exceptional, brilliant, and kind people that are all around UAB. When I’m not in the hospital I enjoy spending time with my husband and sisters, video games, baking, and travelling to new places. I am excited and thankful to be a part of this fantastic team serving the great people of Birmingham!
NICK ORRIS, M.D.
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SALLY PASSONS, M.D.
UNDERGRADUATE: Mississippi State University
MEDICAL SCHOOL: University of Mississippi Medical Center
BIO: I was born and raised in Starkville, MS where I also attended Mississippi State University (Hail State!). I then went on to attend medical school in Jackson, MS at UMMC. My now husband, Brighton, and I met at MSU and started dating my first year of medical school. We had both been to Birmingham multiple times growing up visiting family. During my interview day and my second look, it was very apparent how much the residents and faculty were supportive of each other. This support and the complex patients seen at UAB every day made it feel like the perfect fit! During our free time, you can find us attending or watching MSU sports, having a good happy hour with friends, or driving down to the beach whenever we get the chance. We are so excited to start our next chapter here in Birmingham!
LIZ PITTMAN, M.D.
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TYLER POWER, M.D.
HOMETOWN: Lexington, AL
UNDERGRADUATE: University of Alabama at Birmingham
MEDICAL SCHOOL: Heersink School of Medicine
BIO: I grew up in rural Alabama in a town called Lexington. I got an EMT license and began volunteering in my local fire department while in high school before leaving for college. I came down to Birmingham for undergrad, stayed for medical school, and am now here for another 3 years of residency. My wife and I tried to find a program that could compete with UAB so that we would have an excuse to move to a new city, but after months of interviewing, I knew there wasn’t one. UAB was unmatched in its family community, trauma exposure, and culture; and I wouldn’t have wanted to be anywhere else. My wife, Gracie, and I have been together since senior year in high school and married since 2018, and our daughter Lorén joined the family last year. When I’m not at work, we do CrossFit daily, mountain bike, mountaineering, play tennis, and watch Falcons football.
AHMED SAEED, M.D.
UNDERGRADUATE: University of Alabama at Birmingham
MEDICAL SCHOOL: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
BIO: I grew up in the midst of duality, born and raised in Pakistan before immigrating to Birmingham, Alabama at the age of 14. Birmingham has been my home ever since, and it holds a special place in my heart. I pursued my undergraduate education at UAB, where I obtained a bachelor’s degree in biology. Additionally, I furthered my education by earning a master’s in biomedical science from Troy University. After college, I had the opportunity to work in EMS, this experience and my life journey taught me invaluable life lessons. It was from these experiences that I realized medicine is not solely about the science; it is about understanding the impact of circumstances, values, and beliefs on the provision and reception of healthcare. Witnessing the importance of physicians who could connect with patients on a personal level, empathizing with their struggles, fears, and how life challenges affect their health, left a profound impression on me. In this regard, the emergency department resonated deeply with me. It is a space where every patient can seek and access healthcare, regardless of their situation, and where they should be met with compassion and empathy from healthcare providers. I firmly believe that no institution embodies this level of care better than UAB, which is why I made the decision to return home and serve my community. I eagerly look forward to immersing myself in the dynamic environment of the emergency room, where every day brings unpredictability. It excites me to be at the forefront of providing immediate, hands-on care to individuals during their most vulnerable moments. The collaborative nature of the emergency department, combined with the continuous learning and skill refinement opportunities, inspires me to become a compassionate advocate for those in need. With an unwavering passion and a genuine desire to make a difference, I eagerly embrace the fast-paced challenges that lie ahead. I am thrilled to be part of a team that saves lives, one awe-inspiring moment at a time.
THOMAS SANDERS, M.D.
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KINSLEY STUART, M.D.
HOMETOWN: Pass Christian, MS
UNDERGRADUATE: University of Mississippi
MEDICAL SCHOOL: University of Mississippi Medical Center
BIO: I grew up in a small beach town on the gulf coast of MS! Between my three brothers and two sisters I have ten nieces and nephews so my favorite title at the moment is being the fun aunt! I went to the University of Mississippi for undergrad (Hotty Toddy!) and majored in biochemistry. It was during these years that I started traveling and working with different organizations in places like Nicaragua and fell in love with exploring and learning about different cultures and their healthcare systems. I ventured over to Jackson, MS for medical school where I fell in love with EM. I knew I wanted to stay in the southeast for residency, and it was my interview with UAB where I talked to the residents and faculty that solidified that that’s where I wanted to be. Everyone was so down to earth and excited to talk about their experiences with the program and the community they had fostered together. More than that, it was the commitment I saw to us as residents and our success that drew me to Birmingham. I can’t wait to explore everything Birmingham has to offer from Baron’s games to Oak Mountain park while learning from my UAB EM fam!
ANDREW WASHINGTON, M.D.
HOMETOWN: Arab, AL
UNDERGRADUATE: University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH)
MEDICAL SCHOOL: University of South Alabama Frederick P. Whiddon College of Medicine
BIO: I am originally from a small town called Arab which is an hour south of Birmingham. Growing up, I was familiar with the renown and prestige of the UAB health system. I did not rotate at UAB, but did attend a second-look event in person after having such a great interview experience. As someone with a wife, daughter, and a little boy on the way, I was looking for a program that would help me become a great doctor and a great husband/dad. The faculty and residents at UAB really create a family atmosphere and environment where anyone can learn comfortably. Having access to world class training and such diverse pathology - while being so close to family - seemed too good to be true. Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading theology and memoirs, and listening to all sorts of music.
SHAHN WASHINGTON, M.D.
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