Lakshitha Anbazhakan, MD
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia
Undergraduate School: Georgia Institute of Technology
Hometown: Naperville, IL
Career Interests: Undecided
Hobbies: Arts and crafts, Painting, Trying new restaurants
Why MCG?: I chose MCG because I went to medical school here and saw firsthand how amazing all the faculty and residents are!
Avery Arons, MD
Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Undergraduate School: University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Hometown: Nashville, TN
Career Interests: Pulmonary / Critical Care
Hobbies: Resistance training, Cooking, Watching movies, Football
Why MCG?: MCG has every medical specialty which allows for comprehensive care of a high acuity patient population. The residents, fellows, and faculty have created an excellent environment and culture to learn and grow as physicians.
Eric Assid, MD*
University of Queensland
*Prelim
Justin Bradshaw, DO*
Medical School: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine - Southern Utah
Undergraduate School: Brigham Young University
Hometown: Santa Clara, UT
Career Interests: Ophthalmology
Hobbies: Running, Outdoors, Spending time with my wife and daughters
Why MCG?: When my wife and I came to Augusta for my away rotation last year, we fell in love with the people and the beautiful area! I was very impressed with all the doctors I learned from and thought it would be a great place to do residency!
Steven Carroll, MD
Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine
Undergraduate School: UGA
Hometown: Woodstock, GA
Career Interests: Primary Care
Hobbies: Sports, Cooking / grilling, Anything outdoors
Why MCG?: I chose MCG because it's a program that is close to home, with great culture and an emphasis on their residents learning and well-being.
Melissa Del Tufo, MD
Medical School: St. George's University
Undergraduate School: University of South Carolina - Aiken
Hometown: Budd Lake, NJ
Career Interests: Pulmonary / Critical Care
Hobbies: Dressage, CrossFit
Why MCG?: I love the Aiken / Augusta area and I loved all of the opportunities the program had to offer.
Scotty Hall, MD
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia
Undergraduate School: University of Georgia
Hometown: Dublin, GA
Career Interests: Hospitalist, Primary Care, Rheumatology
Hobbies: Music, Cooking, Reading, Weightlifting, College football
Why MCG?: As a medical student at MCG, I always appreciated how welcoming the residents and faculty were. The internal medicine program here really prioritizes a collegial and positive work environment, which are qualities I value as well.
John Hetzel, MD*
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia
Undergraduate School: Columbus State University
Hometown: Hogansville, GA
Career Interests: Dermatology, 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.
Jay Hilton, MD
Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine
Undergraduate School: University of North Georgia
Hometown: Habersham, GA
Career Interests: Electrophysiology
Hobbies: Music (oboe, guitar, percussion), Hiking, Video Games
Why MCG?: The people here are down to Earth and easy to get along with. Definitely has the best of both words in that it is an academic program, but not so large you feel lost in the crowd. Augusta is a very affordable and nice place to live as well.
Thomas Hornaday, MD
Medical School: USC Columba
Undergraduate School: USC Columbia
Hometown: Greenville, SC
Career Interests: Cardiology / Critical Care
Hobbies: Cooking, Golf
Why MCG?: This is where I would like to pursue future training and it is within the area I would like to practice.
Addison Iszler, MD
Medical School: Nova Southeastern University
Undergraduate School: University of Alabama
Hometown: Kennsaw, GA
Career Interests: Hospitalist
Hobbies: Running, Baking
Why MCG?: I loved my interview and meet and greet with the current residents!
Chandini Kannan, DO
Medical School: Edward via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Louisiana
Undergraduate School: University of Georgia
Hometown: Tyrone, GA
Career Interests: Hematology / Oncology
Hobbies: Film, Musical theatre, Fashion, Romance Novels
Why MCG?: I chose MCG because of its large family atmosphere that supports its residents in all endeavors. As a prominent academic center, it provides ample opportunity to participate in research with exposure to a broad pathophysiology. MCG also allows for the development of meaningful relationships with its excellent faculty.
John Landrum, DO
Medical School: VCOM Auburn
Undergraduate School: Auburn University
Hometown: Cumming, GA
Career Interests: Hospitalist or GI
Hobbies: Running, Lifting, Turkey hunting
Why MCG?: A great learning environment with a strong sense of camaraderie and numerous fellowship opportunities.
Eunice Lee, MD
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia
Undergraduate School: Emory University
Hometown: Norcross, GA
Career Interests: Hospitalist, Cardiology
Hobbies: Going on walks, Pilates, baking
Why MCG?: I did my medicine clerkships at MCG and loved the learning environment. The residents were very supportive of one another and the attendings were all approachable and eager to teach. We get great exposure to high acuity patients, and I knew this program would prepare me for any setting. I also wanted to stay at my home program because my husband is a resident at MCG.
Selvaganesh Maduraiveeran, MD
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia
Undergraduate School: Emory University
Hometown: Cumming, GA
Career Interests: Inpatient and outpatient general internal medicine
Hobbies: Dungeons and Dragons, Anything fantasy related, basketball, football, and video games
Why MCG?: I went to school here and enjoyed the supportive, friendly culture of the program between residents and faculty.
Nicole Micklus, MD*
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia
Undergraduate School: University of Georgia
Hometown: Savannah, GA
Career Interests: Dermatology
Hobbies: Being outside, Running, Hiking, Spending time with friends and family
Why MCG?: MCG has been a supportive culture that I've had the privilege of being a part of since medical school! The faculty and staff are always happy to teach and foster a great learning environment. I'm happy I get to call Augusta home for 4 more years!
Ali Mirza, MD
Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Graduate School: Medical University of South Carolina
Undergraduate School: University of South Carolina
Hometown: Columbia, SC
Career Interests: Inpatient Medicine, Technology in Medicine
Hobbies: Strength training, Computers, PC gaming, Fantasy football, World History, Architecture
Why MCG?: It is a highly-regarded institution that also holds fellowships I am potentially interested in. MCG offers a large amount of resources to help me achieve my career goals.
Rachel Mix, DO
Medical School: University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate School: University of Georgia
Hometown: Niceville, FL
Career Interests: Cardiology, Electrophysiology
Hobbies: Hanging out with friends and family, Getting outdoors with my two dogs, Traveling, Boating, Skiing, Hang-gliding, Baking, Playing the cello
Why MCG?: MCG offered lots of opportunities for further career development. It was easy to pick up on the family and collegial environment. I knew I would be challenged and supported at the same time.
Margi Nayak, MD*
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine - Georgia
Undergraduate School: University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Hometown: Ahmedabad, India
Career Interests: Radiology
Hobbies: Knitting/crocheting, Playing violin, Art/calligraphy, and Baking
Why MCG?: Due to the good experiences with staff and faculty as well as my experience with attendings who graduated from MCG.
Samuel Obi, MD
Medical School: Meharry Medical School
Undergraduate School: Georgia Tech
Hometown: Riverdale, GA
Career Interests: Hospitalist or Primary Care
Hobbies: Reading, Photography, Gaming
Why MCG?: I felt that MCG offered me the opportunity to explore subspecialities in internal medicine that other programs did not. They also had a very warm and welcoming atmosphere that I felt drawn to.
Disha Patel, MD *
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia
Undergraduate School: Augusta University
Hometown: Dublin, GA
Career Interests: Dermatology
Hobbies: Traveling, Hiking, Cooking, Binge watching Netflix shows
Shivam Patel, DO*
Medical School: NSU KPCOM
Undergraduate School: UCF
Hometown: Winter Haven, FL
Career Interests: Ophthalmology
Hobbies: Sports, Music, Star Wars
Why MCG?: Diverse patient population with great attendings.
Margaret Shmunes, DO *
Medical School: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at New Mexico State University
Undergraduate School: University of North Florida
Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
Career Interests: Ophthalmology
Hobbies: Weightlifting, Soccer, Gardening, Reading, Collecting shark teeth, Walking with my cat
Why MCG?: I chose MCG because of the mentors, surgical training, and my co-residents!
Haley (Sorensen) Hunting, DO
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate School: Utah State University
Hometown: Orem, UT
Career Interests: Pulmonary / Critical Care
Hobbies: House plants, Elephant statue collecting, Fish tanks, gardening, reading
Why MCG?: I chose MCG for an excellent, academic internal medicine education, the program's focus on resident well-being, and the fantastic people!
Daniel Strock, MD*
Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School
Undergraduate School: Virginia Tech
Hometown: Fredericksburg, VA
Career Interests: Dermatology, LGBTQ+ patient care
Hobbies: Baking, Growing house plants, Learning about art history, Collecting art books, My dog
Why MCG?: I wanted to do my intern year at an institution with a good balance of academic learning opportunities and work-life harmony
Ayesha Syed, MD
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia
Undergraduate School: Augusta University
Hometown: Lawrenceville, GA
Career Interests: Allergy/Immunology, Endocrinology
Hobbies: Watercolor painting, Reading Fiction books, Trying new restaurants and cafes, Spending time with family and friends, Going on walks
Why MCG?: I really enjoyed my time working with the MCG IM faculty and residents as a medical student. The program has a supportive culture with access to most IM fellowships, which I am excited to explore during residency. It is also close to home and my support system.
Michael Warner, MD
Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine
Undergraduate School: University of Louisville
Hometown: Louisville, KY
Career Interests: Academic Medicine, Hospitalist, Pulm/Crit/ LGBTQ+ Affirming Healthcare
Hobbies: Bouldering, Skiing, Hiking, Kayaking, Football, Basketball, Board games, Crocheting
Why MCG?: I love teaching and want to pursue a career in academic medicine. MCG has great faculty teaching and medical students on almost every rotation with many opportunities for teaching, as well as a dedicated track for academic medicine.
Alex Woodcock, MD
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine
Undergraduate School: Indiana University
Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
Career Interests: GI / Pulm/CC
Hobbies: Golf, Rock Climbing, Traveling
Why MCG?: Everyone seemed to truly get along, the schedule had a nice balance, wanted to find warmer weather.
Derek Zhang, MD
Medical School: University of Central Florida College of Medicine
Undergraduate School: University of Maryland, College Park
Hometown: Clarksburg, Maryland
Career Interests: Hematology / Oncology
Hobbies: Lifting, Tennis, Sports/outdoor activities in general
Why MCG?: The culture and the strong clinical training. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming. MCG also has the most fellowships, which allows us to learn from many different subspecialists.
