Current Residents

Hometown: Ashland City, TN

Undergraduate: Tennessee Technological University

Graduate School: University of Memphis/University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Career Goals: Undecided

Hobbies/Interests: I’ve been an avid musician since I was a child and still enjoy pickin’ guitar with friends. I also enjoy spending time with family, reading, walking Millie (my dog), and smoking BBQ.

Why UT-Nashville: Being from the Nashville area, staying close to home was important to me. However, what truly drew me to this program was its exceptional quality of training and the supportive community. As a medical student, I had the privilege of learning from residents and attendings who were not only highly knowledgeable but also genuinely kind and eager to teach.

Hometown: Maloney Gardens, Trinidad and Tobago, W.I.

Undergraduate: Morgan State University

Medical School: St. George’s University

Career Goals: Primary Care Physician

Hobbies/Interests: Singing, volunteering at food banks, bike riding, walks in nature, making memories with loved ones

Why UT-Nashville: I applied to the program because I wanted to stay close to my community of loved ones. Moreover, several persons told me that UT-Nashville has a great program where the directors, mentors, preceptors and the program structure itself create a supportive environment for residents, as a group/family, to become excellent physicians. I tend to agree. I believe God guided my steps to UT-Nashville and I sure am glad I’m here!

Hometown: Nashville, TN

Undergraduate: Lipscomb University

Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Career Goals: Hospitalist/Primary Care

Hobbies/Interests: I love hanging out with family and friends here in my home city. I’m all about soccer, reading good books, and hitting the trails, especially in the mountains. Also, I’m very close to hitting a 365-day streak on Duolingo (no big deal).

Why UT-Nashville: During my medical school rotations at UT Nashville, I knew this was where I belonged. The diverse patient population and exposure make it the best place for extensive learning and growth. Also, I’m a Nashville native so everything I know and love is in this great city!

Hometown: Missouri Valley, IA

Undergraduate: Iowa State University

Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

Career Goals: Undecided

Hobbies/Interests: Weightlifting, hiking/backpacking, watching and playing sports

Why UT-Nashville: I chose UT-Nashville because the program provides great learning opportunities while maintaining a good work-life balance. Everyone here is friendly and willing to help. I am excited to train in this program!

Hometown: Franklin, TN

Undergraduate: Mississippi State

Medical School: UTHSC

Career Goals: Cardiology

Hobbies/Interests: Carpentry, hiking, golf and cooking

Why UT-Nashville: I rotated here as a medical student and loved the program and the people. I am from middle Tennessee so I enjoy having a program with a great work-life balance and great clinical teaching in an area of the country I love.

Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky

Undergraduate: University of Kentucky

Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine

Career Goals: Primary Care or Hospitalist

Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy playing guitar, piano, and violin. I also like to golf, exercise, and cook

Why UT-Nashville: I got a great vibe from the faculty and residents and I love the South!

Hometown: Weston, Massachusetts

Undergraduate: Amherst College

Medical School: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine

Career Goals: Geriatrics

Hobbies/Interests: Hiking with my husband and two bernedoodles, Running, Reading and Cooking

Why UT-Nashville: Supportive faculty who are passionate about teaching and facilitating a healthy work-life balance. Family friendly schedule, quality didactics and welcoming co-residents!

Hometown: Toronto, Canada

Undergraduate: Vanderbilt University

Medical School: UTHSC College of Medicine

Career Goals: Undecided

Hobbies/Interests: Roller skating, playing piano and guitar, macrame weaving, gardening

Why UT-Nashville: This program has an incredible culture that is kind, welcoming, balanced in lifestyle, and learner-friendly. I love the close-knit community that this program fosters. Ascension is also an excellent healthcare organization to work under, and the program is run well and fully integrated into the hospital system.

Hometown: Smyrna, TN

Undergraduate: University of Tennessee Knoxville

Medical School: East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine

Career Goals: Undecided

Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, Gardening, Cooking, Yoga

Why UT-Nashville: The high quality of mentorship and strong commitment to excellence in residency training drew me to UT Nashville. After my initial interactions with faculty and residents, I knew I would be surrounded by individuals committed to creating an environment where learning is both prioritized and personalized. I am excited to train in Nashville at an exceptional program that will undoubtedly guide me toward the best possible opportunities for my career.

Hometown: Mount Juliet, TN

Undergraduate: Middle Tennessee State University

Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Career Goals: Hospitalist or Primary Care

Hobbies/Interests: I love working out, reading books, watching any sport that is on TV but especially football and baseball, hanging out with my friends and family and always finding new things to do in Nashville.

Why UT-Nashville: I knew after rotating here during my core internal medicine rotation that this was the place for me. The culture of this program is unmatched and every attending cares about your wellbeing and wants you to be able to learn as much as possible. Being from the Nashville area and with the diverse patient population, I can’t think of a better place to be trained as a doctor.

Hometown: Memphis, TN

Undergraduate: St. Louis College of Pharmacy

Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Career Goals: Hospitalist Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, Dancing, Gardening, Language Learning

Why UT-Nashville: During my IM clerkship here in Nashville, I appreciated the program’s culture and felt that it nurtures growth and learning without neglecting resident well-being. I expect that this program will help me become the type of physician I aspire to be and am excited to be here!

Hometown: Nashville, TN

Undergraduate: Middle Tennessee State University

Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Career Goals: I’m interested in becoming a hospitalist and am excited to build a career in inpatient medicine.

Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy watching movies, hiking, cooking, and listening to music.

Why UT-Nashville: I loved my time at UT-Nashville as a medical student, and now as a resident, I still feel that same excitement coming in each day. The residents and attendings create such a welcoming, supportive environment—it truly feels like a family. Everyone looks out for one another, and there’s a genuine culture of kindness, teamwork, and shared purpose. It’s an incredible place to learn, grow, and be part of something special.

Hometown: Nashville, TN

Undergraduate: Lipscomb University

Medical School: East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine

Career Goals: Hospital Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: Fly fishing, archery, farm work, forestry, dad life

Why UT-Nashville: From the moment I first met program attendings and admins from UT Nashville at a medical conference in my 3rd year of med school, I felt they represented a reflection of my desired future self; rooted in Nashville, practical, bright, and interested in the process as much as the outcome.

Hometown: Bainbridge, GA

Undergraduate: University of Georgia

Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine

Career Goals: Cardiology

Hobbies/Interests: Golf, reading, guitar, UGA football

Why UT-Nashville: UT Nashville was an easy choice for me. From my first interaction with the program on my away rotation, everyone that I met was so friendly and welcoming. It really impressed me to see all of the residents, attendings, and staff be so collegial and passionate about medicine. As I continued to meet residents throughout the interview process, it became clear that the culture at this program is so supportive with everyone being invested in each other’s growth.

Hometown: Charlotte, NC

Undergraduate: Colgate University

Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine

Career Goals: Undecided

Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, sports, history, and cooking (specifically, perfecting my chili recipe)

Why UT-Nashville: The program has a great, close-knit vibe. The faculty and current residents are dedicated to teaching and helping one another grow as clinicians.ching

Hometown: New Orleans, LA

Undergraduate: Louisiana State University

Medical School: LSU Health New Orleans School of Medicine

Career Goals: Undecided, but I enjoy hospital medicine, ID, and GI

Hobbies/Interests: My favorite hobby is kayaking, preferably in rivers with decent current! I am also passionate about fashion! I enjoy styling myself and others, thrifting, and researching fashion trends/forecasting.

Why UT-Nashville: I wanted to live in a city with access to both nature/beautiful rivers and fun city life. Nashville has both of these things and allows me to pursue all my hobbies in one place! The program itself is warm, welcoming, and the perfect size! outdoor sports- Cricket, Volleyball, Lawn tennis; Working Out; Traveling; Hiking; Calligraphy; Sketching

Hometown: Nashville, TN

Medical School: Hawler Medical University

Career Goals: Hospital Medicine, Heme/Onc

Hobbies/Interests: Soccer, Anime, MMA, Chess, Traveling

Why UT-Nashville: I chose this program because it provided the academic resources and support that all residents need along with a community based training environment where you really feel you are making a difference in people’s lives.

Hometown: Claysville, PA

Undergraduate: Ohio University

Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Career Goals: Undecided

Hobbies/Interests: Vegetable gardening, fishing, tennis

Why UT-Nashville: I was looking for a smaller, close-knit program that balanced strong academics with a supportive, welcoming culture. UT Nashville stood out because it offered that perfect mix of academic rigor, collegiality, and camaraderie, and I knew it was a place where I could grow both professionally and personally. I’m excited to be part of the program.

Hometown: Crossville, TN

Undergraduate: University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Career Goals: Undecided

Hobbies/Interests: Playing the banjo, listening to music, reading comic books, watching movies, and cooking

Why UT-Nashville: From my experience on interview day, I had a strong feeling that these were people I would both work well with and enjoy spending time with for the next three years to come. Coupled with the program culture, quality of education, and opportunity to serve the community, I knew UT-Nashville was where I wanted to be!

Hometown: Nashville, TN

Undergraduate: Lipscomb University

Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University

Career Goals: Hospital Medicine / Primary Care

Hobbies/Interests: Hanging out and spending quality time with friends and family. I love soccer, whether it’s traveling to watch my favorite teams or playing on the weekends. Visca el Barca!

Why UT-Nashville: Born and raised in Nashville, I hope to build my career serving the Nashville community that has given me so much. Staying in Nashville made the decision natural and easy, but what truly confirmed it for me was the people. I felt welcomed and supported by the residents and staff who you could tell genuinely enjoyed working together and were invested in each other’s success.

Hometown: Nashville, TN

Undergraduate: Vanderbilt University

Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Career Goals: Primary Care/Hospitalist/GI

Hobbies/Interests: I play golf when I get some time and play pickleball with friends in Nashville. I also like watching F1 and football.

Why UT-Nashville: I chose this program because of the amazing leadership team, attendings, and residents who were so happy here and had so many great things to say about this program during my rotations here 3rd and 4th year. It’s also in Nashville which is a growing city that has so many things to do.

Hometown: Oak Lawn, IL

Undergraduate: University of Illinois – Chicago

Medical School: Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine

Career Goals: Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: Soccer, skiing, cooking and trying new foods, spending time with family and friends

Why UT-Nashville: I chose the UT Nashville Internal Medicine Program because it offers the perfect combination of tight-knit camaraderie and mentorship, structured autonomy, and a true commitment in training comprehensive, dedicated physicians. The residents truly enjoy each other’s presence and create a supportive, collegial culture where everyone pushes one another to be better and celebrates each other’s progress. Combined with the opportunity to train in a great city like Nashville, this felt like the ideal place to begin my career.

Hometown: Helena, AL

Undergraduate: Troy University

Medical School: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine

Career Goals: Underserved Primary Care

Hobbies/Interests: I’m a marathon runner that loves to cook and spend time outside. Always on a mission to find the best food in Nashville.

Why UT-Nashville: I loved that much of the program’s leadership shared my passion for underserved medicine. The residents and faculty were super friendly on interview day and they’ve been no different in-person. I love that Nashville offers plenty to do outside of work while also providing a diverse training environment to grow in.

Hometown: Eufaula, AL

Undergraduate: University of Alabama at Birmingham

Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

Career Goals: Diagnostic Radiology

Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, trying new restaurants, reading sci-fi, skiing

Why UT-Nashville: I wanted to spend my prelim year somewhere with a tight, close-knit community of residents, and since I already knew Nashville was a great place to live, UT-Nashville was an easy call!

Hometown: New Orleans, LA

Undergraduate: Louisiana State University

Medical School: Meharry Medical College

Career Goals: Dermatology

Hobbies/Interests: Hiking at Radnor Lake, building Legos, working out, perfecting my red beans and rice recipe

Why UT-Nashville: I chose UT-Nashville because it felt like a place where everyone genuinely cared about and supported each other. The sense of community and the support I found here make it the perfect place to complete my preliminary year.