PGY-1 Residents

PGY 1

Hometown

Harvest, AL

Undergraduate

The University of Alabama

Medical School

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

Career/Clinical Interests

Endocrinology, Nutrition, Pediatric Obesity

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

Growing up in Alabama, I always knew UAB was the place to go for medical care. Once I decided on a career in pediatrics, I wanted to train at a place with high acuity that still felt supportive. My 4th year away rotation proved that UAB is absolutely the place for both! The encouragement, kindness and excellence in clinical care shown by everyone here made UAB an easy choice.

Hobbies/Special Interests

Fun Fact

PGY 1

Hometown

Memphis, TN

Undergraduate

The University of Alabama

Medical School

ETSU Quillen College of Medicine

Career/Clinical Interests

Undecided!

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

So many reasons! What stood out to me most was the genuine sense of gratitude throughout the program alongside an eagerness to learn, teach and support one another. It was clear to me that the program is intentional about training compassionate, well-rounded pediatricians who will be prepared for any avenue they choose to pursue within pediatrics. I also love the city of Birmingham and enjoy exploring all it has to offer!

Hobbies/Special Interests

Fun Fact

PGY 1

Hometown

Charlotte, NC

Undergraduate

East Carolina University

Medical School

University of South Carolina School of Medicine - Greenville

Career/Clinical Interests

PICU, NICU, or Hospitalist

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

I wanted to train at an academic center where I could see and learn everything, but I also wanted to be at a place where the community was strong and I could have best friends for life and world-class mentors. I found all of these things at UAB! From interviews to second looks, I could tell that the people were truly genuine and excited about me as a person and providing ALL kids with the best care possible!

Hobbies/Special Interests

Fun Fact

PGY 1

Hometown

Kosciusko, MS

Undergraduate

Mississippi College

Medical School

University of Mississippi Medical Center

Career/Clinical Interests

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

UAB felt like home when I came for my second look. The program directors, administrators and all the residents were super nice during the interview season. I knew I would get amazing training and that this program would be a great place for me to grow.

Hobbies/Special Interests

Fun Fact

PGY 1

Hometown

Belt, MT

Undergraduate

Boise State University

Medical School

University of Washington School of Medicine

Career/Clinical Interests

Peds Primary Care

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

My fiance and I couples matched (peds/diagnostic radiology) so our application list became very large very fast, but we were both blown away by our respective interviews with UAB and the more people we met from here and the more we learned about the area and program the more we fell in love with it. We were over the moon when we found out that we matched together at UAB!

Hobbies/Special Interests

Spending time with friends, video games, water activities like scuba diving, kayaking, or just spending time at any lake, beach, river, or creek :)

Fun Fact

I have moved 20 times through my life living in 6 states and 2 countries.

PGY 1

Hometown

Spring, TX

Undergraduate

Dallas Baptist University

Medical School

Sam Houston State University

Career/Clinical Interests

Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

I chose UAB because it balances clinical excellence with a deeply supportive environment. The program's exceptional depth and wide variety of pediatric pathology ensure that I will be exposed to both complex cases and foundational community health. Beyond the training, what truly solidified my decision was the culture. During my interactions, it became clear that the faculty and residents care for one another at a deeply personal level, creating an ideal, collaborative environment to navigate the demands of residency.

Hobbies/Special Interests

Exercising, pickleball, board games

Fun Fact

This is my first time living outside of Texas!!

PGY 1

Hometown

Weston, FL

Undergraduate

Florida State University

Medical School

Florida State University College of Medicine

Career/Clinical Interests

Inpatient medicine

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

The professional reason: UAB Pediatric Residency Program is a strong academic program with a wide catchment area and great learning opportunities.
The Real Reason: The people here are so welcoming and nice!

Hobbies/Special Interests

Reading, music, video games

Fun Fact

I'm scuba certified :)

PGY 1

Hometown

Quito Ecuador and Hawkinsville, GA

Undergraduate

Georgia Southern University

Medical School

Mercer University - Savannah Campus

Career/Clinical Interests

Undecided

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

So many reasons! During my second look, the residents and faculty were so intentional and kind! You could tell that everyone was passionate about this program in both people and academia, and I wanted to be a part of it! It remains true to this day, and I am so excited to see how these next 3 years go!

Hobbies/Special Interests

Finding new restaurants, sourdough recipes and hiking trails! Love hanging out with my husband and golden retreiver Gus!

Fun Fact

I've done calligraphy for multiple weddings throughout the years!

PGY 1

Hometown

Dunwoody, GA

Undergraduate

Augusta University

Medical School

Medical College of Georgia

Career/Clinical Interests

General pediatrics, infectious disease

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

I was super impressed and comforted talking to the doctors and residents during my interview and second look.

Hobbies/Special Interests

Cooking/baking and video games

Fun Fact

I had a pet frog for 23 years

PGY 1

Hometown

New Orleans, LA

Undergraduate

Tulane University

Medical School

Louisiana State University - New Orleans

Career/Clinical Interests

Allergy, ID, or NICU

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

The stellar combination of close-knit people, excellent training, and an amazing city!

Hobbies/Special Interests

Running, video games, trying new restaurants, building LEGO, and pickleball

Fun Fact

I used to work at Cafe du Monde!

PGY 1

Hometown

Fort Smith, Ark

Undergraduate

University of Oklahoma

Medical School

University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine

Career/Clinical Interests

Neonatology!

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

I chose UAB Pediatrics because of the welcoming, resident-focused culture, exceptional clinical training and the chance to advocate for and care for a diverse pediatric community.

Hobbies/Special Interests

My hobbies include reading, cooking, pilates, caring for my houseplants and spending time with my fiancé and our cats.

Fun Fact

II got engaged in Barcelona, Spain one week after Match Day!

PGY 1

Hometown

Bengaluru, India

Undergraduate

Rashtreeya Vidyalaya Pre University College

Medical School

Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences

Career/Clinical Interests

Currently drawn to Neonatology, but excited to explore other pediatric subspecialties along the way.

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

The people, without a doubt. During my rotation as a medical student, I genuinely loved being at UAB. Everyone was incredibly welcoming, supportive, approachable, and responsive, creating an environment where I felt valued and excited to learn. That experience made UAB an easy choice, and now that I'm here as a resident, that feeling has only grown stronger.

Hobbies/Special Interests

Fun Fact

PGY 1

Hometown

Fort Mill, SC

Undergraduate

Winthrop University

Medical School

The Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at TCU

Career/Clinical Interests

PICU, nephrology, palliative, child abuse

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

All the kind people!

Hobbies/Special Interests

Gardening, hiking, reading

Fun Fact

My family fostered around 25 kids over 5 years.

PGY 1

Hometown

Helena, MT

Undergraduate

Montana State University

Medical School

Creighton University

Career/Clinical Interests

NICU

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

The faculty and residents who I met during the interview process were really welcoming and did a great job promoting UAB as an awesome place to work. Also, my fiancee and I had a lot of fun at the second look event and really like Birmingham as a city.

Hobbies/Special Interests

Mountain biking, fly fishing, camping

Fun Fact

I was almost trampled by a cow moose one time

PGY 1

Hometown

Birmingham, AL

Undergraduate

The University of Alabama

Medical School

Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine

Career/Clinical Interests

Primary Care 

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

I chose UAB because of the large amount of learning opportunities that UAB Pediatric Residency provides. I also felt like UAB Peds felt like home and allowed me to care for a community that I grew up in.

Hobbies/Special Interests

Reading and Pilates

Fun Fact

I am a Pilates instructor!

PGY 1

Hometown

Tuscaloosa, AL

Undergraduate

The University of Alabama

Medical School

Louisiana State University School of Medicine - New Orleans

Career/Clinical Interests

Undecided

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

During my interview and the open house I felt that the institution and clinical leadership at UAB embody intentionality and excellence. This matched what I sought a program: a place where people invested in each other well and where residents were supported and inspired to reach their potential.

Hobbies/Special Interests

I love spending time with loved ones, exercising, taking care of my plants, and making a good cup of coffee at home.

Fun Fact

2018 Youth Group Christmas Party Limbo Champion

PGY 1

Hometown

Jupiter, FL

Undergraduate

Auburn University

Medical School

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Career/Clinical Interests

General pediatrics/primary care

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

My experience with the UAB Pediatric Residency Program as a medical student was fantastic and made me want to be a part of the program as a resident! UAB Pediatrics offers excellent clinical training and teaching while fostering a supportive and positive culture! I feel so fortunate to be a part of a program that I know will help make me the best pediatrician I can be!

Hobbies/Special Interests

I am interested in global health and medical Spanish. In my free time, I enjoy running, drawing/painting, and spending time with my husband, Matthew, who is an internal medicine resident at UAB!

Fun Fact

I play the violin and in middle school, I got to perform at Carnegie Hall!

PGY 1

Hometown

Denham Springs, LA

Undergraduate

Louisiana State University

Medical School

Louisiana State University School of Medicine - Shreveport

Career/Clinical Interests

Hospital Medicine or Primary Care

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

Because of the amazing and supportive individuals I met here

Hobbies/Special Interests

Music, trying to become a runner, baking

Fun Fact

I have written my name in the U.S. Capitol Building!

PGY 1

Hometown

Odenville, AL

Undergraduate

Samford University

Medical School

University of South Alabama College of Medicine

Career/Clinical Interests

General Pediatrics

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

This was the program that made me immediately feel at home! During my away rotation and the interview process, every single person I interacted with at this program was so supportive and friendly. I was also very impressed by the depth and quality of training, especially in giving residents plenty of opportunities to lead and make clinical decisions.

Hobbies/Special Interests

Piano, reading, nature walks, volleyball, soccer, cooking

Fun Fact

I have a birthmark in the shape of a cat's paw. I also almost died the night before I met my wife due to a cat.

PGY 1

Hometown

Summerville, SC

Undergraduate

Clemson University

Medical School

Medical University of South Carolina

Career/Clinical Interests

Undecided/Advocacy and MedEd!

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

UAB Peds is the perfect mix of high acuity/large catchment area and a supportive program with such close knit community. The people really make the place and I would choose UAB all over again!!

Hobbies/Special Interests

Hiking/camping and being outdoors, college football (Go Tigers!)

Fun Fact

I once spent 2 weeks roadtripping across the country with my sister to go to 8 National Parks including the Big 5 of Utah!

PGY 1

Hometown

Greenwood, SC

Undergraduate

Furman University

Medical School

University of South Carolina School of Medicine - Greenville

Career/Clinical Interests

Outpatient Pediatrics, Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Academics

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

Where do I even start? From the moment I interviewed I felt genuinely cared for by everyone that I met. Each person I interacted with was down to earth and invested in getting to know me. The camaraderie amongst the residents stood out to me - they felt like a family! The level of training here is truly exceptional and the faculty and staff pour so much into the residents. My wife and I couple’s matched here - she is in Family Medicine at UAB St. Vincent’s East. We felt led to this program in so many ways and are incredibly excited and thankful to now call Birmingham home!

Hobbies/Special Interests

Playing sports (soccer, pickleball, basketball), keeping up with college/pro sports, running, movies, games, hiking, trying new restaurants, going to church and spending time with friends and family.

Fun Fact

My younger brother's initials are SPR and mine are PWR. Together we make SPR PWR (superpower)!

PGY 1

Hometown

Bethalto, IL

Undergraduate

University of Alabama

Medical School

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

Career/Clinical Interests

PICU

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

During interview day everyone in the program was so welcoming and it truly felt like the entire program was one big family!

Hobbies/Special Interests

Any Alabama sports (especially football and basketball), reality TV, reading

Fun Fact

I've been charged by an angry elephant in Africa!

PGY 1

Hometown

Newnan, GA

Undergraduate

Mercer University

Medical School

Medical College of Georgia

Career/Clinical Interests

Unsure! NICU or newborn maybe

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

I did an AI here and absolutely fell in love with the program, the people, the opportunities and the learning environment!

Hobbies/Special Interests

Hiking/spending time outdoors, reading, baking, puzzles, Atlanta Braves.

Fun Fact

Dancing, arts and crafts, reading

PGY 1

Hometown

Gadsden, AL

Undergraduate

Auburn University

Medical School

The University of Alabama at Birmingham

Career/Clinical Interests

Not sure yet!

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

As a third and fourth year medical student, I got to see firsthand the incredible bonds between the residents and wanted to experience that myself. When choosing a residency I prioritized places that I thought were the best fit for me socially as well as clinically and academically, and UAB seemed to be the perfect balance of those three. Plus Birmingham is such an amazing city with a great mix of nature, incredible restaurants and bars, and proximity to my family (and the beach!). I couldn’t have asked for a better program!

Hobbies/Special Interests

Fun Fact

PGY 1

Hometown

Lexington, KY

Undergraduate

Transylvania University

Medical School

University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Career/Clinical Interests

PEM, PICU, Pulmonary, GI

Why did you choose UAB Peds?

I chose UAB because everyone was so kind and inviting. I felt right at home!

Hobbies/Special Interests

Crochet, baking, reading, crafts

Fun Fact

I've swam with sharks and sting rays!

PGY 1

Medical School

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine