Current Residents

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: Auburn, AL
Undergrad Education: BS Biomedical Sciences - Auburn University, Auburn, AL
Graduate Education: MD - UAB Heersink School of Medicine, Birmingham, AL
Internship: Baptist Health Transitional Year, Birmingham, AL

What drew you to UAB: Having attended UAB for medical school, I had the opportunity to work closely with the department and see firsthand the strength of the program. The combination of outstanding clinical training, innovative research, and supportive faculty made UAB an easy choice. What stood out most was the collaborative, close-knit culture among the residents and faculty. In addition, Birmingham offers a great quality of life with excellent food, outdoor activities, and a strong sense of community.

Hobbies outside of work: Playing golf, watching sports, spending time with friends and family, hunting, and fishing

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: New Orleans, LA
Undergrad Education: Tulane University
Graduate Education: LSU School of Medicine - New Orleans
Internship: Tulane University

What drew you to UAB: It’s the perfect combination of great clinical training and an exceptionally welcoming, supportive culture among the faculty and residents. Plus, it’s nice to be close to home to visit my friends and family when I have some time off!

Hobbies outside of work: I love staying active by running and playing pickleball and soccer. As a native New Orleanian, I love eating good food, so I'm always looking for new restaurants to try!

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: 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: 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.

Hometown: Southside, AL
Undergrad Education: B.S., Biochemistry, Mississippi State University
Graduate Education: D.O., Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine- Auburn Campus
Internship: University of Alabama at Birmingham- Huntsville Campus, Department of Internal Medicine

What drew you to UAB: I was drawn to UAB Radiation Oncology because of the strong sense of community, supportive culture, and commitment to resident growth that I experienced during my first interactions with the program. I have been inspired by UAB's dedication to providing exceptional care to patients across Alabama and the meaningful impact it has on the communities it serves. Combined with outstanding clinical training and mentorship opportunities, UAB felt like the ideal place to begin my career in radiation oncology.

Hobbies outside of work: I enjoy running and attending workout classes, reading, playing mahjong, and spending time outdoors and traveling with my husband and our pup, Crue!