Hi! I grew up in the suburbs of Chicago, Illinois. After 18 years of snow and cold, I headed down to the Sunshine State to attend the University of Miami, FL, where I earned my bachelor’s degree in neuroscience. After finishing my undergraduate degree, I worked full-time as a clinical coordinator in a neuropsychology laboratory at the University of Notre Dame for one year. I moved closer to family where I received my D.O. degree at A.T. Still University KCOM. My significant other and I are very excited to both be joining the USF family together, with him starting his intern year in emergency medicine. We love spending time outside with our chocolate lab, Clark, and are excited to show him the beach for the first time! I am currently undecided as to what area of pediatrics I will work in, but I am excited to incorporate mental health advocacy into whatever I do. In my free time, I love to run, read, and volunteer as a crisis intervention counselor. I cannot wait to be a USF pediatric resident and to start working towards my dream of being a pediatrician!

I grew up on farm in S.C. as the second to youngest of five. I completed a BS degree in biology at Anderson University where I love pretending to be a wildlife biologist but realized my talents, temperament, and passion was really in medicine. I went to USCSOMG in Greenville S.C. and fell in love with pediatrics. At home I enjoy spending time with my pets, birding, baking and learning to sew. I am incredibly excited to begin my residency training at USF in beautiful Tampa!

Hi all! I am originally from a tiny town called Johnstown in upstate NY. I went to Siena College in Albany for undergrad and then made my way to Erie, PA, for medical school at LECOM. My boyfriend and I met in medical school, and successfully couples matched into Peds and EM! I am a crazy proud mom to a variety of plants as well as to a fantastically adorable pup named Marcy. I am interested in everything within pediatrics, from PEM to Peds Nephrology to Newborn Medicine, and would love to stay within the realm of academic medicine moving forward. Having lived our entire lives in the Northeast, we are ready for some sunshine! We love everything outdoors, so once we leave our snow shovels behind and stock up on some sunscreen, we are looking forward to exploring all of the wonderful things that the Tampa Bay area has to offer!

I grew up just outside of Charleston, WV, in a small town called Cedar Grove. I’m a mountaineer at heart and attended West Virginia University for undergrad, where I received a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry and minored in dance. For medical school, I attended the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine. Never having ventured far from the mountains, my husband comes from Daytona, Florida, and makes me feel like an honorary Floridian. We are excited to be at USF and experience everything Tampa Bay has to offer! My professional interests include medical education, community outreach, and procedures. I am strongly considering pursuing a procedural fellowship such as neonatology! Outside of medicine, I love working out, watching sports, and spending time with family and friends. You can always find me outdoors on a walk, boating, snow or water skiing – anything to be active! I am excited for the next three years in Tampa and for good weather to be outdoors year-round!

Hello everyone! I was born in Houston, Texas, but moved to Florida when I was 1.5 months old, so I’m basically a Floridian. I grew up in Valrico, FL, and attended USF for undergrad. I didn’t move too far away for medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, FL. The beach is my second home; you can find me there reading, studying, playing volleyball, or swimming. On the days I don’t feel like battling the humidity, I enjoy binging Netflix and crafting. I also enjoy traveling to experience new cultures and try different types of food! My professional interests include pursuing a fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology. I am beyond excited to return to the Bulls family as a pediatric resident!

I was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina. I attended Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC, for undergrad, where I majored in biology. After college, I moved back home to work at a pediatric private practice for a year before attending medical school at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Columbia. Although I loved Columbia, I was ready for a change of scenery for residency. I currently plan to pursue a career in outpatient general pediatrics but look forward to exploring other specialties over the next three years! Outside of medicine, I enjoy trying new breweries and restaurants, trying out various group fitness classes, playing tennis, and hosting friends for dinner and drinks! I am so excited to be a part of the USF Pediatric Residency family and to make Tampa my new home!

Hi! I am originally from Jacksonville, Florida, and I attended the University of Florida for undergrad. I took a year off before medical school and served with the National Health Corps as an AmeriCorps member and spent the year as a Patient Navigator at River Region, a substance abuse treatment facility. I started medical school at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, where I met my significant other, Nikhil, who is also a pediatrics intern at USF! Growing up, I always wanted to be a pediatrician, and I am so excited to spend the rest of my career advocating for kids and families. My professional interests include Pediatric Endocrinology and Adolescent Medicine, but I am definitely keeping an open mind! In my free time, I like to travel, eat good vegetarian food, and play tennis. I am so excited to return to Florida for the next three-plus years and be a part of the USF Pediatrics family!

Hi! I am a first-generation Cuban-Iranian American and grew up in Miami, FL. I attended the University of Florida for undergrad (Go Gators!), got an MPH at Florida International University, and graduated from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine. As a medical student, I rotated through TGH and loved how friendly and down-to-earth all the residents and staff were. My professional interests include emergency medicine, advocacy, and improving health disparities. In my spare time, I enjoy organizing á la Marie Kondo for friends and family, traveling, trying new restaurants, and hanging out with my fiancé, Logan (a USF IR resident!), and our pup, Chloe. We are thrilled to be joining the USF family and are looking forward to exploring everything Tampa has to offer!

I was born and raised at the base of the canyons in Sandy, Utah. After graduating from Brigham Young University in exercise science. I attended medical school at A.T. Still College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri, and I am excited to start a new chapter in sunny Tampa, Florida. I am interested in Critical Care and Neonatology, but I am open to the new experiences that training at USF Pediatrics will bring. Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time with my wife and daughter, going on hikes and walks, and trying out the local cuisine. I also enjoy rock climbing, surfing, soccer, and basketball.

Hello! I was born in Dallas, TX, but moved to Fort Lauderdale in high school and haven’t wanted to leave Florida since! I attended the University of Florida for undergrad (GO GATORS) and Nova Southeastern University for medical school. I fell in love with the Tampa/St. Pete area and with the USF community, and I am so excited to be joining this awesome group of people. I moved to Tampa with my husband and our small rescue dog, Callie, and we can’t wait to explore the dog beach and all the other dog-friendly activities the city has to offer.

Hi everyone! I was born in Bohol, Philippines, and moved to Tampa when I was three years old. I was raised in Tampa and attended school in the Tampa Bay area all the way up to college. I attended the University of South Florida and earned degrees in biomedical sciences and anthropology. I loved Florida so much I decided to stay in the sunshine state for medical school and went to Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Bradenton Campus. I am so excited to return to Tampa as well as be a USF Bull again! I believe it has come full circle for me as I now can complete my residency training at the institution that helped me build the steppingstones towards my medical career. For fun, I love to travel, hike, go on runs, kayak, and spend time with family and friends. You can also find me in the kitchen cooking/baking or on my patio, tending to the many houseplants I enjoy collecting. I am so grateful to be joining the USF Peds family!

I was born in Hamburg, Germany but grew up in Atlanta, GA. I went to Emory University for undergrad, where I majored in biology. A couple of fun facts about me are that I am an Eagle Scout, and I was an Uber driver in Atlanta. I went to medical school at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, where I met my fiancé and fellow pediatrics intern, Roshini Pudhucode! As of now, I am interested in Critical Care medicine, but I will keep an open mind throughout my residency. In my free time, I enjoy outdoor activities such as hiking and playing tennis, and I also love watching sports, movies, and TV shows. I am excited to explore Tampa and be a part of the USF family for the next three-plus years!

Hi everyone! I was born and raised in Houston, TX, attended high school in London, England, and received my undergraduate degree in biology from Washington College in Maryland. After college and being ready for something new, I made the wise decision to move to the Tampa Bay area and fell in love. During medical school at Nova Southeastern University, I spent a month at USF, where I met the amazing faculty and residents and knew that I had found my dream program. I am so excited to join the USF Peds family! I am interested in general pediatrics or any subspecialty that will allow me to know my patients for years. When not in the hospital, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, traveling (40+ countries and counting!), singing, listening to podcasts, and cuddling with my cat, Peter.

Hi! I was born and raised in Miami, Florida. I attended Florida International University for undergrad, where I majored in biomedical engineering. I later went on to conduct research for the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis before attending the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine for medical school. Currently, my professional interests include Allergy and Immunology, Hematology/Oncology, and General Pediatrics, but I plan on keeping an open mind during residency and learning as much as possible about all aspects of Pediatrics. Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and being outdoors, especially near the water. I grew up dancing ballet and love taking dance/fitness classes whenever I can. I also enjoy playing the guitar in my free time. I am so excited to be a part of the USF Peds family and can’t wait to explore all of Tampa!

I was born and raised in the Tampa area and am thrilled to be back! I attended the University of Florida and received my degree in Food Science and Human Nutrition followed by a master’s degree from USF. I then attended medical school at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine. It has been my goal to train with USF Pediatrics for as long as I can remember, having had the most wonderful experiences as a patient with USF physicians! I am excited to explore various subspecialties and general pediatrics to find out where I can best manage chronically ill patients! I have a special interest in endocrinology, likely because I have lived with Type 1 Diabetes for most of my life. I enjoy spending my free time with my husband and our pug, Winston. You can find us spending time on the boat, eating snacks, or traveling to new places.

I was born and raised in Florida but completed my undergraduate degree and M.Ed. at the University of Notre Dame. Before pursuing medicine, I taught middle school science. I attended medical school at Florida Atlantic University and absolutely loved my pediatrics rotations. My current interests are between General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine. In my free time I enjoy working on jigsaw puzzles, crocheting, and baking.

I was born in California but grew up in San Antonio, Texas and went to college at the University of Washington in Seattle. Since 4th grade I’ve known I wanted to be a pediatrician, and all my jobs growing up involved kids! After college I scribed in Pediatrics which is when I fell in love with general outpatient pediatrics. I went to medical school at Rocky Vista University in Colorado and love to ski. However, after 4 years of the cold I am excited to have the beaches and warmth! My hobbies are anything outdoors including running, boating, fishing, and I love to travel, try new food places, and hang out with friends.

I was born in Fort Lauderdale Florida and am so excited to finally be moving back to the sunshine state! I attended Univ. of Southern Miss. for undergrad and VCOM-Auburn for medical school. I’m honored to have the opportunity to begin my career as a physician serving the communities I love the most in Florida. In my free time I enjoy working out, being by the water, and attending live music events.

I grew up right here in Tampa, Florida! I graduated with my bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from the University of Florida and my Doctor of Medicine from Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine in Miami. In my off time, I love to read and create art. I am very passionate about digital art but enjoy more traditional mediums as well. I am a huge fan of fiction and non-fiction, but my best-loved genre is fantasy. My favorite author is Brandon Sanderson!

I was born in Detroit, Michigan but grew up primarily in Houston, Texas. I went to medical school at the Aga Khan University in Karachi, Pakistan due to my interest in Global Health. During the pandemic, I met my lovely husband, who is also a pediatrics intern at USF.  In my free time, I love to try new dessert recipes, read Colleen Hoover novels, learn calligraphy, and stress relief with kickboxing. I am obsessed with dad jokes and puns.

I was born in Southern California and moved to Roswell, Georgia when I was young. I attended Emory University where I studied biology and played on the volleyball team. After graduating, I stayed in Atlanta for two years to work as a research specialist with a focus on HIV and related viruses. I attended St. George’s University on Grenada for medical school and completed my clinical years in Miami.  I hope to pursue a fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Sports Medicine, or Cardiology. In my free time, I love to be outside, go to the beach, do yoga, read, play volleyball, and listen to true crime podcasts.

I was born and raised in Detroit, MI. I received my Bachelors in Physiology at Michigan State University. I then worked at Richmond Community Hospital and received my master's in biology at the HBCU Virginia State University. During that time, I met my now husband. My talents took me back to Michigan State University College of Human Medicine where I completed my M.D. program. In my free time, I love sharing the gospel through my social platforms and connecting with women in and outside of medicine. I also love to travel and have an interest in Global Health and Hematology and Oncology. I am coming to Fla with my hubby, two fur babies, and our new bundle of joy.

Hello! My childhood was spent in several states, as well as a few years in Southeast Asia, but I mostly grew up in Colorado Springs, CO. I majored in Biomedical Engineering at Vanderbilt University, and then moved here to Tampa to attend the USF Morsani College of Medicine. During medical school, I enjoyed the sun and water of Tampa Bay, and learned how fulfilling it is to partner with families in caring for kids. My professional interests include hospital medicine, global health, and medical education. On a personal level, I enjoy pursuing my faith and going for walks, and you can frequently find me losing at chess or some other game.

I was born in Atlanta, but I grew up in beautiful Pensacola, Florida. For my first two years of college, I played soccer in Leeds, UK at Richmond International Academic and Soccer Academy. I then transferred to the University of South Florida to finish undergrad and fell in love with the Tampa area I attended Morehouse School of Medicine prior to returning to the Florida sunshine for residency. I have an interest in pursuing Pediatric Emergency Medicine, inpatient or outpatient general pediatrics. Some of my favorite things to do are soccer, traveling, visiting beaches, rivers, or hiking trails. I also enjoy watching tv and hanging out with friends and family.

I was originally born in Alexandria, Egypt but immigrated to the US when I was a year old. I have lived in South Carolina for as long as I can remember, attended Furman University for my BS in Biology, and the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville for medical school. My professional interests include inpatient medicine, rheumatology, and infectious disease. I am excited to see where advocacy fits in those interests because I am very passionate about incorporating it into my career. I am thrilled that I am close to the beautiful beaches, warm weather, and a church community I have grown close to in the area. In my free time, I love reading, trying new restaurants, and spending time outdoors- I'm a beach and mountain girl!

I was born in New York and grew up in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. After high school, I moved to Celebration, FL to get away from the cold weather and be close to Disney World. I attended the University of Florida for college and then spent a year working as an emergency room medical scribe. I went to medical school at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine. My professional interests include pediatric cardiology and pediatric emergency medicine or General Pediatrics. For fun, I love hiking, watching movies, going on long walks with my two dachshunds, and playing piano.