PGY-1

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Ryan Bloomquist, MD, PhD, DMD, MPH, MBA*

  • PGY 1
Educational Background

Medical School: University of South Carolina - Columbia

Career Interests: Ophthalmology

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Andrew Bouffler, MD

  • PGY 1
Educational Background

Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Hometown: Sydney, Australia 

Career Interests: Hospitalist, GI 

Hobbies: Be amongst family & friends, be outside, hike, play golf & soccer, watch college hoops/football, F1 & cricket  

Why MCG?: The faculty and residents I met while interviewing were all friendly and easy-going. I attended a morning report during second look and was impressed by the learning environment and complex pathology the residents were presenting. The program has a comprehensive ultrasound fellowship and abundant opportunities should I be interested in further training. Staying in the South was a priority. 

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Sean Byrne, DO

  • PGY 1
Educational Background

Medical School: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Willem de Vries, MD

  • PGY 1
Educational Background

Medical School: Mercer University

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Christopher Dick, MD

  • PGY 1
Educational Background

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia

Hometown: Dunwoody, GA

Career Interests: Primary Care

Hobbies: Watching the Dawgs, golf, basketball, cooking

Why MCG?: I chose MCG because of the incredible faculty and staff and the diverse patient population.

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Mustafa Farooq, MD*

  • PGY 1
Educational Background

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia

Career Interests: Interventional Radiology

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Michael Filoramo, MD*

  • PGY 1
Educational Background

Medical School: Florida State University

Hometown: Boca Raton, Florida

Career Interests: Ophthalmology 

Hobbies: I enjoy playing golf, pickleball and taking my dog Gus on walks.

Why MCG?: After having the opportunity to come to MCG for a month long externship during my fourth year of medical school, I quickly realized that Augusta is an amazing community where I will hopefully thrive as a resident! 

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Alexa Ghulam, MD*

  • PGY 1
Educational Background

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia

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Brandee Goo, MD, PhD*

  • PGY 1
Educational Background

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia

Hometown: Kailua, HI

Career Interests: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Hobbies: Roller derby, Crossfit, and cooking

Why MCG?: I attended MCG for school and felt that I received great training.

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John Hetzel, MD

  • PGY 1
Educational Background

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia

Undergraduate School: Columbus State University

Hometown: Hogansville, GA

Career Interests: Allergy/Immunology

Hobbies: Home renovation, Landscaping and gardening, weightlifting, Hiking, Video games

Why MCG?: I chose MCG because of it's positive workplace culture and supportive learning environment. 

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Mattie Kennedy, MD

  • PGY 1
Educational Background

Medical School: University of South Carolina - Columbia

Hometown: Hillsville, VA

Career Interests: Infectious Disease or Hospitalist

Hobbies: Spending time outside with my dog June, reading, and watching reality TV 

Why MCG?: I came to MCG because everyone I met was incredibly friendly and welcoming. I also appreciated the diverse clinical experiences I would be able to get at both Wellstar and the VA. 

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Alex Loayza, MD*

  • PGY 1
Educational Background

Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina - Charleston

Career Interests: Ophthalmology

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John McNally, DO

  • PGY 1
 Educational Background

Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Carolinas

Undergraduate School: East Carolina University

Hometown: Richmond, VA

Career Interests: Cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology 

Hobbies: Walk, video games, music 

Why MCG?: I chose to attend MCG for residency due to my fantastic experience during an away rotation. All the residents, fellows, and attendings I worked with during my rotation were active teachers and clearly wanted me and the other students to get the most possible out of the rotation. Everyone I worked with was very personable, and the MCG environment was very tight-knit and comfortable. There were numerous research opportunities presented to me and my team, and I enjoyed being in an academic environment that was so conducive to my learning. I also completed my medical school rotations in Aiken, SC, and wanted to remain in the area long-term. 

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Christian McShannic, DO

  • PGY 1
Educational Background

Medical School: Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Benjamin Mims, DO*

  • PGY 1
Educational Background

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

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Kajal Mistry, MD

  • PGY 1
Educational Background

Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine

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Jennelle Norem, DO

  • PGY 1
Educational Background

Medical School: Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Caleb Padgett, MD, PhD

  • PGY 1
Educational Background

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia

Hometown: Langley, SC 

Career Interests: Cardiology, General Internal Medicine 

Hobbies: Golf, slow pitch softball, music 

Why MCG?: I loved the area, the collegial environment, and the great opportunities for learning. 

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Anand Patel, DO

  • PGY 1
Educational Background

Medical School: William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hometown: Kenya

Career Interests: Cardiology

Hobbies: Soccer, football, and hiking

Why MCG?: MCG has a tremendously supportive environment where the residents and faculty alike are invested in individual and collective success of the program, multiple research opportunities, and fellowships. 

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Laura Perez, MD

  • PGY 1
Educational Background

Medical School: Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine

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Om Purohit, MD

  • PGY 1
Educational Background

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia

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Tharshika Raguraj, MBBS

  • PGY 1
Educational Background

Medical School: General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University - Faculty of Medicine

Hometown: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Career Interests: Hospital medicine 

Hobbies: Baking, cooking, singing 

Why MCG?: I love the friendly and supportive environment 

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Havird (McLean) Skalak, MD

  • PGY 1
Educational Background

Medical School: Mercer University

Hometown: Augusta, GA

Career Interests: Hematology/Oncology 

Hobbies: Play with my golden retriever, True Crime podcasts/documentaries, and spending time with friends and family 

Why MCG?: I chose MCG because it gave me the chance to come back home, be close to family, and train in a program that really prioritizes great education and offers many fellowship opportunities.  

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Jaime Smith, MD

  • PGY 1
Educational Background

Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine

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Joseph Suchomski, MD

  • PGY 1
Educational Background

Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine

Hometown: Pittsfield, NH

Career Interests: Hematology/Oncology, HealthTech

Hobbies: Spending time with my family, baseball, camping, outdoor recreation

Why MCG?: A good case mix of oncologic cases, mid size academic program with phenomenal co-residents!

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Carter Taysom, DO

  • PGY 1
Educational Background

Medical School: Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine

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Matthew Telfer, MD*

  • PGY 1
Educational Background

Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Hometown: Lexington, Kentucky

Career Interests: Cardiology and Pulm/Crit

Hobbies: I enjoy playing tennis, running, weightlifting and checking out new restaurants

Why MCG?: I came to MCG to be exposed to the complexity and variety of pathology here and the excellent program leadership.

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Julia Weaver, MD

  • PGY 1
Educational Background

Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine

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Kenji Yoshida, MD*

  • PGY 1
Educational Background

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia

Hometown: Macon, GA

Career Interests: Dermatology

Hobbies: Working out, tennis, cooking 

Why MCG?: The strong mentorship and friendly resident culture