House Staff
Current Residents
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Michael Goodall, DO
Medical Degree: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Suwanee GA
Undergraduate Degree: Augusta University, Augusta GA
Hometown: Peachtree City, GA
Interests in Pathology: Molecular Genetics, Neuropathology, Renal Pathology
Why I chose Augusta University: I fell in love with Augusta during my undergraduate years and so am grateful for the opportunity to return and train to become a pathologist in the same place I was introduced to laboratory medicine.
Hobbies: Hiking, Mountain-biking, Fishing
Interesting Fact: I am a dual-citizen (Canadian) but hate the cold!
Posters, Presentations & Publications
Production and Characterization of a Microglial NF-kB Deficient Animal Model.
Production of a NF-kB Deficient Microglial Animal Model.
The Role of Myeloid Cell NF-kB Signaling in Cancer
Amara Hendricks, MD
Medical Degree: Loma Linda University School of Medicine, Loma Linda CA
Undergraduate Degree: Oakwood University, Huntsville, AL
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Interests in Pathology: Hematopathology
Why I chose Augusta University: The program is supportive and offers a great environment to learn and grow in.
Hobbies: Playing acoustic guitar, painting, cooking
Interesting Fact: I've been to the highest peak in Georgia, so that's fun lol
Posters, Presentations & Publications
Kaythryn Rager, Amara Hendricks, David Yi Xu,Huynh Cao, David Baylink, Kimberly J Payne, Olivia L. Francis-Boyle “Characterization of Human Tumor Infiltrating Lymphocytes and Human Acute Myeloid Leukemia Cells for use in an AML Patient Derived Xenograft Mouse Model”, Annual Post-Graduate Convention, Loma Linda, CA March 2021 (03/2021)
Amara A. Hendricks, Itthipol Sungwienwong, and E. James Petersson, Ph.D. The development of acridon-2-yalanine derivatives for in vivo incorporation into proteins. Abstract submission and presentation at the ABRCMs, November 2016.
Amara A. Hendricks; Brandi S. Betts-Obregon; and Andrew T. Tsin, Ph.D. High glucose effect on rMC1 proliferation and VEGF secretion. Abstract submission and presentation at ABRCMs, November 2015.
Brandon Ocariz, MD
Medical Degree: St. Matthew's University School of Medicine, Cayman Islands
Undergraduate Degree: Florida International University, Miami, FL
Hometown: Miami, FL
Interests in Pathology: Anatomic Pathology
Why I chose Augusta University: Curriculum flexibility, Faculty's open-door policy and passion for teaching, friendly and supportive culture, and work environment.
Hobbies: I love Photography, Longboarding, Traveling, and I am a big time Foodie
Posters, Presentations & Publications
Ocariz, B. (2020, May 27). "Radiology Presentation: Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm" [Oral Presentation]. Radiology Elective Case Presentations/ Miami, FL, USA.
Ocariz, B. (2021, November 29). "Anal Melanoma" [Oral Presentation]. Advent Health Colorectal Surgery Research Meeting/Orlando, FL, USA.
Ocariz, B., & Browning, P. (2021, April 05). "Psychotropic Medications 2: SSRI, Stimulants & Anxiolytics" [Oral Presentation].
Psychiatry Educational Conference Student Presentations/Far Rockaway, NY, USA.
PGY-4
Obiora Ufondu, MD
Medical Degree: University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
Undergraduate Degree: Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
Hometown: Southampton, PA
Interests in Pathology: Cytology
Why I chose Augusta University: Good program, friendly residents, and nice place to live
Hobbies: Reading, exercise, video games, and movies
Interesting Fact: Even before I graduated, people called me Dr. Obi.
Forensic Pathology Fellows
Alexandra Medeiros, MD
Sanyk McCuller, MD