Introducing the 2026-2027 class of Internal Medicine Chief Residents

Why did you choose to train at Emory?
As an Atlanta native, I grew up hearing about Emory and Grady, and I was in awe of their work. When I attended medical school at Emory, I got to rotate at Grady and fell in love with its mission. That’s when I realized I wanted to work at Grady because of how much it gives back to my hometown. I also knew that training at Emory in the combined internal medicine and psychiatry program would prepare me for anything I wanted to do after residency. Finally, even just through Zoom interviews, I could tell that the program was welcoming and warm. It was immediately clear to me that Emory supported its residents—not just in becoming physicians, but also through all of the life that happens during this exciting time.

What is your favorite thing about our program?
The people! I work with brilliant, kind, and thoughtful co-residents every day. I am inspired by their advocacy for their patients, their innovation, and their commitment to patients and each other. I am also grateful for faculty who have mentored me and lead by example; day in and day out, they demonstrate what it means to be a patient-centered physician. And finally, I love working with our patients. They have taught me so much (far beyond medicine), and it is a privilege to walk beside them as their doctor.

Tell us a fun fact about yourself.
I lived in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg in between college and medical school. I speak French and even got to learn a few Luxembourgish words along the way!

What is your favorite thing about our program?
Hard to choose! I am thankful for how much I have gotten to see and do. I am more thankful for all of the people I have gotten to do it with. Hard days and good days — sharing this experience with my friends and mentors (and my patients!) makes it more meaningful than I could have imagined.

Tell us a fun fact about yourself.
I took ornithology in college and would consider myself an amateur birder. Last year, I was lucky to spot a Colima warbler while camping in the Chisos Mountains of Big Bend National Park – the only place in the U.S. where they migrate seasonally.

Why did you choose to train at Emory?
When applying for residency, I knew I was looking for a program that would allow me to care for a diverse and vulnerable patient population. Emory stood out not only for its clinical rigor but also for its unique structure across four different training sites. As I look back on my time as a resident, these distinct clinical environments have given me exposure to a wide array of disease presentations and meaningful insights into the healthcare disparities our patients face, along with the steps I can take to navigate those barriers. I truly believe my time here has not only shaped my confidence in clinical decision-making, but also my ability to advocate for equitable patient care.

What is your favorite thing about our program?
My favorite thing about our program is, by far, the people. My co-residents aren’t just incredible colleagues  — they have become some of my closest friends outside of the hospital. I have grown tremendously as a physician because of the people I am surrounded by, from my peers to fellows and attendings. There is a shared commitment to teaching and supporting one another, and I am incredibly grateful to have trained in such a collaborative community.

Tell us a fun fact about yourself.
My favorite fictional character of all time who I aspire to be like personally and professionally is Samwise Gamgee. Please come find me to discuss further!

What is your favorite thing about our program?
I’ve met some incredible people since I’ve been at Emory. I’ve met mentors who have been incredibly supportive in exploring what I want to do with my career, and attendings who have taught me so much about the clinical and human side of medicine. But my absolute favorite thing about our program has been the friendships I’ve made with my co-residents. From hard moments to great moments, I’ve made so many memories with not only my class but with friends at all different levels of our program, inside and outside the hospital. I could not be more fortunate to have met the people I’ve gotten to work with.

Tell us a fun fact about yourself.
I am a huge sports fan, especially soccer, football, baseball, and F1! I even named my dog after my favorite football player, Tom Brady.

What is your favorite thing about our program?
The opportunities through the Primary Care Track, and especially the people in this track, have changed my life for the better. Spending time at Grady’s Ponce Clinic through this track is an absolute joy, and unique opportunities like participating in community service bring us together in the best way.

Tell us a fun fact about yourself.
I love thrift shopping, and I can take requests from friends and find exactly what they’re looking for at Goodwill.

What is your favorite thing about our program?
I love the people I get to work with on a daily basis, including my co-residents, students, fellows, faculty, program leadership, and nursing staff. I’m always amazed by the incredible care and compassion my co-residents provide for their patients, especially the humanism they bring to medicine despite the busy day-to-day life as a resident. Even on the hardest days, I feel lifted up by the wonderful people with whom I get to work.

Tell us a fun fact about yourself.
I love to travel around the U.S. and have been to all 50 states. My next goal is to try to get to as many national parks as I can!