Hometown: Buffalo, New York
Undergraduate Education: B.S., Bioinformatics, St. Bonaventure University
Graduate Education: M.D., SUNY Upstate Medical University
Internship: University of Cincinnati

Chen was particularly drawn to UAB for its dedication to academic excellence and professional advancement, all while promoting overall well-being and personal growth. The chance to collaborate with some of the most accomplished minds in medicine and engage in groundbreaking research made UAB an ideal place for him to develop his career. He looked forward to beginning this new chapter alongside colleagues and mentors, eager to contribute to the innovative, patient-centered environment that defines UAB.

Hometown: Ann Arbor, Michigan
Undergraduate Education: B.S., Chemistry, University of Michigan
Graduate Education: Ph.D., Cancer Biology, University of Wisconsin; M.D., Wayne State University
Internship: Brookwood Baptist Health, Birmingham, AL

Djavadian saw this program as an exceptional opportunity to integrate his clinical and scientific expertise with the ultimate goal of delivering high-quality care to cancer patients. Drawn by UAB’s highly collegial atmosphere and its leadership in both clinical and basic sciences, he recognized it as the ideal setting to pursue his professional aspirations and make a meaningful impact in the field of oncology.

Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee
Undergraduate Education: B.S. Biochemistry and Cellular and Molecular Biology, University of Tennessee in Knoxville
Gradutate Education: M.D., University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis
Internship: Brookwood Baptist Health System

Hubler is passionate about reducing health care disparities, driving quality improvement, and utilizing modern techniques to minimize normal tissue toxicity. His professional focus reflects a commitment to equitable, innovative patient care. Outside of medicine, he enjoys football, golf, college wrestling, video games, and cherishes time with his family and church community. He chose UAB for its exceptional, well-rounded training that equips residents for all facets of clinical practice in a supportive, collegial environment, while also encouraging personalized career development.

Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee
Undergraduate Education: B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Vanderbilt University
Graduate Education: M.S. Biomedical Engineering, UAB; M.D. UAB Heersink School of Medicine
Internship: Brookwood Baptist Health System, Birmingham, Alabama

For residency, Hoyle was thrilled to match at UAB and chose it for a third time because he had seen firsthand how this institution provides excellent training as well as a welcoming environment in a severely underrated city.

Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama
Undergraduate Education: B.S. Biomedical Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB)
Graduate Education: M.D. UAB Heersink School of Medicine
Internship: Brookwood Baptist Health System, Birmingham, Alabama

Moradi was excited to come to UAB for residency because it is one of the premier programs in the Southeast due to its cutting-edge technology and world-class faculty and culture.

Hometown: Bowling Green, Kentucky
Undergraduate Education: B.S. Agricultural Biotechnology, University of Kentucky
Graduate Education: M.D. University of Kentucky in Bowling Green
Internship: Medical Center in Bowling Green, Kentucky

Simpson was excited to come to UAB because of the excellent training, technology, and mentors that made him feel like part of the family. Oncology and cancer patients mean a lot to him, and he knows that his time in residency will help him grow personally as well as professionally.

Hometown: Knoxville, Tennessee
Undergraduate Education: B.S. Bioengineering, Clemson University
Graduate Education: M.D., University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Internship: Arkansas

Ragland values UAB’s standard of excellence in both its clinical practice and training of residents. With the support of congenial residents and staff, she looks forward to her personal development as a radiation oncologist.

Hometown: Nepal
Undergrad: Tribhuvan University
Medical School: B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences

Siwakoti was born in Nepal and completed her undergraduate studies in Biology at Tribhuvan University. She earned her M.D. from the B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences before pursuing residency training in Internal Medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center and a fellowship in Endocrinology at Yale University. She was thrilled to match at UAB Radiation Oncology, drawn by its stellar reputation, access to cutting-edge technology, dedicated mentors, and a highly collegial group of residents. Passionate about cancer care, she feels honored to join a team so deeply invested in advancing patient outcomes.

Hometown: Charleston, South Carolina
Undergraduate Education: B.S., Microbiology, University of Alabama
Graduate Education: Ph.D., Biology, University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB); M.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Intership: Brookwood Baptist Health

Steed completed medical school at UAB, and was excited to stay at UAB for Radiation Oncology and care for the cancer patient community while exploring some of her continued research interests.

Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama
Undergraduate Education: B.S. Biochemistry and B.A. Physics, Samford University, Birmingham, Alabama
Graduate Education: M.D., UAB Heersink School of Medicine
Internship: Brookwood Baptist Health System, Birmingham, Alabama

Travis focuses his research on advancing radiosurgery for central nervous system malignancies, particularly within the context of immunotherapy, reflecting his commitment to innovation in neuro-oncology. He enjoys working out, playing video games, and expressing creativity through piano. Drawn to UAB for its cutting-edge training and a culture defined by kindness and collaboration, he appreciates the faculty’s supportive mentorship and the camaraderie of smart, friendly co-residents who foster a positive and engaging learning environment.

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Undergrad: The Ohio State University
Medical School: West Virginia University

Trotta is originally from Pittsburgh, PA, and earned his degree in microbiology from The Ohio State University. He spent a gap year conducting leukemia and lymphoma research at the University of Pittsburgh before attending medical school at West Virginia University, where he also completed a Transitional Year internship. He was drawn to UAB for its reputation in training outstanding radiation oncology residents and the high regard past residents expressed for the program. He also appreciated Birmingham’s affordability, thriving food scene, and access to outdoor activities like golf and hiking—making it a perfect fit both professionally and personally.