Meet Our PGY 1 Psychiatry Residents

Hi, I’m Jennifer! I was born and raised in Beirut, Lebanon and had lived there all my life until I moved to Augusta. I obtained my MD from the University of Balamand and completed three years of Psychiatry residency in Lebanon at the Saint George University Medical Center before matching into this program. Deep down I always knew I wanted to be a psychiatrist, and I just cannot imagine doing anything else. I am especially interested in Schizophrenia, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, and Forensics. In my free time you’ll find me laughing in some corner with friends, chasing sunsets, and journaling.

Hello! My name is Cody Carrell, I grew up in Monroe, GA. I spent a lot of time around animals on my dad's farm and at my mom's vet practice, so I credit animals for teaching me to read behavior from an early age. I graduated from Mercer University with a degree in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with some very fun minors in History and Psychology. I continued on to Mercer University School of Medicine and fell in love with psychiatry during my rotations at the Bradley Center in Columbus, GA. Outside of work, I enjoy absolutely spoiling my dogs Bindi and Nala, reading when I can find the motivation, and traveling when I can find the time. I have broad interests within psychiatry, but however I end up practicing, it'll be in Georgia.

Hello everyone! My name is Edil Nour, and I am a first-generation Somali-American, born in Atlanta and raised in Lawrenceville, Georgia. I graduated from Georgia Gwinnett College with a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry in 2018, marking me as the first college graduate in my family. Following this, I pursued my medical education at the Medical College of Georgia, where I accelerated through the Peach State Scholar Program, completing my medical degree in just three years.

Currently, my professional interests lie in child and adolescent psychiatry, forensics, and addictions. Mental health advocacy is particularly close to my heart, and I am eager to embark on my residency training, with the aspiration of serving the underserved communities of Georgia and ultimately establishing a practice in Somalia that prioritizes holistic mental well-being.

In my leisure time, I indulge in reading, writing, binge-watching shows on Netflix, spending quality time with friends and family, and catching up on much-needed sleep.

Hello, I am Akshar Patel. I was born and raised in Houston, Texas. I went to undergrad at the University of Texas in San Antonio, where I majored in Biology with a concentration in Neurobiology and minored in sociology. I went to medical school at UTMB in Galveston. I became interested in psychiatry during a preceptorship early in medical school, but I am still trying to figure out exactly what I want to do in psychiatry. I am interested in general psychiatry and CAP.  I enjoy hiking, gaming, working out, cooking, trying new food, and drawing! I’ve documented my art journey on my Instagram page, @drawn2therapy, and I’ve published a self-illustrated children's book about a young tiger cub battling depression.

Hi! My name is Austin Peigh. I was born and raised in Guyton, GA. I played a year of college baseball at Darton State College before finishing my undergraduate at Georgia Southern. I was a server at Ruths Chris in Savannah, GA for a year before attending Mercer University School of Medicine. I am thrilled to join the Psychiatry residency program at MCG and look forward to being a part of a team that values teaching and a supportive learning environment. In my free time I enjoy playing golf, spending time with my pets, or binge watching a new TV show. 

Hi, I am Nisa! I was born and grew up in the diverse and vibrant culture of Ankara, the capital of Turkey. I graduated from Ankara University School of Medicine. My interest in psychiatry started in high school and solidified in medical school. I worked as a general practitioner in the ER for a year during the pandemic. Afterwards, I started a child and adolescent psychiatry residency at Baskent University School of Medicine. I spent a year learning more about psychiatry and conducting research at Mayo Clinic Arizona before starting my residency at MCG. In my free time, you’ll find me spending time with my family, friends, and pets, enjoying my coffee, discovering new restaurants, binge-watching, dancing, reading, and swimming.