Emergency Medicine Residents

Year 2

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Gabriela Amadeo, DO

  • Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Jelani Bender, MD

  • University of South Alabama
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Reggie Benson, MD

  • Medical College of Georgia
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Joshua Berk, MD

  • Uniformed Services University

Hometown: Dover, New Hampshire

Undergraduate Training: University of New Hampshire, B.A. in Philosophy

Medical School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Profession Area of Interest: Medical Humanities and Physician Authorship.

Why I came to MCG: The opportunity to provide medical care to an underserved population, as well and the immense volume and acuity that are vital to world-class training.

 

Joshua berk

 

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Robert Besch, MD

  • Uniformed Services University

Hometown: Albany, NY

Undergraduate Training: Johns Hopkins University

Medical School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

Profession Area of Interest: Operational Medicine & EMS

Why I came to MCG: I came to MCG because I wanted the same high-quality education that I witnessed my upper co-residents receive from each other, our exceptional faculty, the high volume/acuity of patients, program culture, and opportunities across critical care, HEMS, austere, tactical, and disaster medicine.

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Jason Halley, DO

  • AT Still University

Hometown: Layton, Utah

Undergraduate Training: Southern Utah University

Medical School: A.T. Still University - Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

Profession Area of Interest: Wilderness Medicine

Why I came to MCG: MCG not only felt like the place where I'd receive the best ranging, but a place where I would belong. The emphasis on pediatric care is a unique strength of the program. I love knowing that I will have the ability to intervene and care for anyone in any situation.

 

Jason Halley & family

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Neva Hope, DO

  • William Carey University

Hometown: East Point, GA

Undergraduate Training: University of Georgia

Medical School: William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Profession Area of Interest: Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Social EM/Health disparities

Why I came to MCG: Being from Georgia, I've always heard great things about MCG. After my interview, it just felt like the right fit. Between the exemplary clinical training, the abundance of mentorship, and high acuity patients, I knew I would get everything I needed to become an excellent physician.

 

Neva Hope and husband

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Tyler Jetjomlong, MD

  • Albany Medical College

Hometown: Middletown, NY

Undergraduate Training: SUNY, Albany

Medical School: Albany Medical College

Profession Area of Interest: Critical Care

Why I came to MCG: MCG has a high acuity and volume of patients plus an ED ICU which will give me the broadest range of cases and critical care exposure to be prepared for any scenario. In addition, the staff and faculty were incredibly welcoming, friendly and eager to teach.

 

Tyler Jetjomlong and wife

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Manpreet Luthra, MD

  • University of South Carolina- Columbia

Hometown: Rancho Mirage, CA

Undergraduate Training: University California Riverside

Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia

Profession Area of Interest: Operational Medicine/Tactical Medicine/Critical Care

Why I came to MCG: First, I was lured in by the amazing residents that I met as a medical student. I witnessed their unparalleled skill in the ED while also feeling a passion for emergency medicine. Second, the volume is unlike any other hospital in the region, thus making it a slam dunk when it came to experience. Lastly, I love living in the southeast.

 

 

Manpreet Luthra, MD

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Adir Mohaban, MD

  • Medical College of Georgia
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Tyler Reid, MD

  • University of Toledo

Hometown: Cedarville, OH

Undergraduate Training: Cedarville University

Medical School: University of Toledo

Profession Area of Interest: Military Medicine, EMS

Why I came to MCG: I appreciate that MCG provides a wide variety of acuity and diversity in the patient population it serves. From my first day in the department as a rotating student, I was welcomed and accepted as a valuable member of the team, and over time I was only more and more impressed with the environment and atmosphere that MCG has cultivated within the department. In additional, the robust academic instruction, and unique opportunities to work and learn outside of the hospital made MCG the best location for me to continue my training. 

 

Tyler Reid, MD

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Eddie Rutledge, DO

  • Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hometown: Satellite Beach, FL

Undergraduate Training: BS Health Science at University of Central Florida

Medical School: VCOM- Auburn

Profession Area of Interest: Army Medicine and Ultrasound

Why I came to MCG: I chose MCG because it provided the best opportunity to see high acuity patients on a regular basis, and during my audition, I found that the staff and residents were very supportive and fostered growth and learning. 

 

Eddie Rutledge, DO

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Abi Thompson, DO

  • Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hometown: Wolcottville, Indiana

Undergraduate Training:Indiana University

Medical School:Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

Profession Area of Interest:Undecided

Why I came to MCG:I had the opportunity to rotate in the department as a medical student and I loved the experience! The attendings and residents were wonderful at teaching and very supportive. The department has high volume and high acuity, making it a great place to learn and to push myself.

 

Abi Thompson, DO

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Valdemar Wany, MD

  • Morehouse School of Medicine
Hometown: Hempstead, NY

Undergraduate Training: Hofstra University

Medical School: Morehouse School of Medicine

Profession Area of Interest: Sports Medicine

Why I came to MCG: MCG offers the opportunity to work with a diverse population of patients in and around Augusta. Combing this fact with the enjoyment I feel with Emergency Medicine made MCG an obvious choice. 

Bryan Turner

  • Trinity School of Medicine

Hometown:  Tyler, TX

Undergraduate Training: Southern Methodist University

Medical School: Trinity School of Medicine

Profession Area of Interest: Critical Care, Resuscitation, Community Medicine, Patient Advocacy.

Why I came to MCG:

Things I enjoy outside of Emergency Medicine: