Kervin Doctor, MD
Graduated 2015
Andreia Williams White, DO
Graduated 2016
Aleksandra Murawska Baptista, MD
Graduated 2016
Nathan Way, MD
Graduated 2016
Olatunde Bosu, MD
Graduated 2017
Lenord Burwell, MD
Graduated 2017
Lena Gamble, MD
Graduated 2017
Daniela Rodriguez, MD
Graduated 2017
Laura Hyer, MD
Graduated 2018
Jamie Bishop, DO
Graduated 2018
Arnelya Cade Chatman, MD
Graduated 2018
Ernestine Clements, DO
Graduated 2018
Edward Williams, MD
Graduated 2019
Nicholas Darby, MD
Graduated 2019
Shoaib Y. Mahmood, MD
Graduated 2019
Sumayah Abed, MD
Brooke Carroll, MD
Christine Whiten, DO
Jeffrey Weeks, DO
John Wright, DO
Keith Do, MD
Jasmine Heard, DO
Julia Todd, DO
Whitney Hudman, MD
Mya Stayton, DO
Tyler Rushforth, DO
Philip Ojeabulu, MD
Shirin Amlani, DO
Zeb Akers, MD
Isaiah Matroni, DO
Folabi Ariganjoye, MD
Jonathan Sharley, MD
Joseph Mossad, MD
Molly Hamilton, MD
Shay Gibson, DO
Victoria Chisholm, DO
Graduated 2024
Amanda Paramore, DO
Graduated 2024
Carrie Brackett, DO
Graduated 2024
Kaylyn Goranson, DO
Jocelyn Ragan, DO
Christopher Ingram, DO
Haley Warwick-Jones, DO
Mariam Lobbous, MD
Melissa Saganich, DO
Where are you from?
Rocky Top, TN
Why did you come to Cahaba FMR?
When looking for a residency program, I knew that I wanted to be trained in a rural medicine. I grew up in a small town in Tennessee. I love the pace of life and familiarity that small towns create. Knowing small, rural living, I am aware of the obstacles present when it comes to getting medical care. I have witnessed, heard stories about, and personally experienced hardships regarding accessing medical care in rural-small towns. While Cahaba FMR fulfilled my desire to be trained in rural medicine and help prepare me to practice post-residency in a small town, I also fell in love with the community Cahaba has. As a medical student, I had the opportunity to rotate with Cahaba FMR. The support and community I felt from the residents alone made me feel as if I was part of the team long before I truly became a team member. Cahaba’s global health program was also a huge factor that drew me to the program. I have experience with global missions pre-medicine, and plan to continue to nurture the calling I have to serve underserved populations both in my back yard and overseas, wherever that may be.
Undergrad:
Lincoln Memorial University
Med school:
Edward via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Carolina campus
What does your life outside of medicine look like?
Outside of medicine I try to spend as much time with my people as I can. This sometimes is as simple as at home pizza and movie nights with my partner, Jonathon. While other times it involves traveling to new places for hiking trails, difference races with my friends, or going to visit family. I enjoy a good book and just about any activity that involves being outdoors.
What is your favorite food to cook?
Any kind of pasta, preferably the kinds stuffed with cheese!
What is a destination you'd like to visit or live?
I would love to visit Hawaii, Thailand, and New Zealand.
What drives you?
My spiritual relationship with God, my personal relationships with my family and friends, and new relationships I form along the way all drive me to celebrate the good times and support me during the hard times.
What is your post residency plan?
My post-residency plan involves working as a primary care physician in a rural setting both domestically and internationally.
Kristen Harvey, DO
Where are you from?
Columbus, Mississippi
Why did you come to Cahaba FMR?
The location, mission, and people of Cahaba UAB FMR really stood out while I was searching for a residency program. The location of Cahaba UAB FMR in a rural area provides care to people who may not otherwise be able to find medical care. The small community fosters close relationships with patients, staff, and the community, while providing training in a similar environment to which I envision my career in the future. What interested me even more than the location, was the mission and people of Cahaba UAB FMR. The people of Cahaba UAB FMR are genuine. They truly care about you as a person and want to help you develop into the physician you will be for your career. Cahaba UAB FMR provides training for full-scope family medicine, so residents who graduate from the program are able to provide medical care to people in the most rural areas with the resources available to them. Most of all, you are able to become part of a team of people serving others in the love of Christ, through medical care or other means.
Undergrad:
Millsaps College
Med school:
University of Mississippi Medical Center
What does your life outside of medicine look like?
I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, traveling, gardening, going to ball games, cooking out, or watching races on occasion. I also like spending time taking care of my animals, including my dog, cat, and chickens.
What is your favorite food to cook?
I love to cook a variety of desserts, but only when I can share!
What is a destination you’d like to visit or live?
I would love to visit more of the national parks across America.
What drives you?
My God, my family, and the people I serve. They help guide me in big life decisions and the little things everyday and motivate me to continue and improve in my work.
What is your post residency plan?
I plan to practice full-spectrum Family Medicine in a rural area of Alabama or Mississippi.
Eric Stringfield, MD
Where are you from?
Wichita, Kansas
Why did you come to Cahaba FMR?
I originally found out about Cahaba, because some of the physicians in Wichita were trying to live out a similar mission inspired by Cahaba. Here were doctors so passionate about living out their Christian faith that they were living in these communities that they hoped to help. These men and women were sacrificing prestige, wealth, and even safety for the sake of impacting and integrating with their community. I loved that mentality and aspire to be a physician like that. I wanted to be surrounded by like-minded individuals in both my teachers and my fellow learners. So now I am here and could not be more content with the community of which I get to be a part.
Undergrad:
Kansas State University
Med school:
University of Kansas School of Medicine
What does your life outside of medicine look like?
I have been married to my wife, Jada, for 6 years. We have two dogs, Twinkie and Pumpkin. My life outside medicine is spent mostly in their company. My wife and I love to entertain guests and regularly have people over to our house to play board or table-top games. We love seeing new places and trying new foods. I still find time to read, play video games, or play pickleball just to name a few things.
What is your favorite food to cook?
Lemon blueberry scones
What is a destination you'd like to visit or live?
We would love to visit New Zealand at some point
What drives you?
The desire to utilize the gifts, talents, and experiences that I have in the service of helping the less fortunate.
What is your post residency plan?
I do not have a solidified post-residency plan currently. I am considering doing a sports medicine or addiction medicine fellowship. I enjoy teaching, so I may end up in academics as well. The one unifying direction is that I hope to find a community to serve and into which I can integrate once I finish training.
Ellie Taylor, DO
Where are you from?
Originally from Hampton, GA but have been living in beautiful East TN for the last 6 years.
Why did you come to Cahaba FMR?
I was drawn to Cahaba FMR because of the mission of serving rural underserved communities. After doing my 3rd and 4th year medical school rotations in a rural hospital I knew I wanted to practice rural medicine and felt that Cahaba was a great fit for my personal goals. I have a special interest in women's health and global medicine, both of which are strongly supported by this program. During interview day, I had lovely conversations with the residents and faculty. I felt like they truly wanted to get to know me and support my goals.
Undergrad:
Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola, FL
Med school:
Lincoln Memorial University Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Knoxville, TN
What does your life outside of medicine look like?
On my days off I am usually spending time with my husband and my dog, Rico. We love to be outside enjoying nature or trying out new restaurants in the city.
What is your favorite food to cook?
Anything with pasta
What is a destination you'd like to visit or live?
Would love to travel to Switzerland!
What drives you?
My family and I come from very humble beginnings. As an immigrant family and single parent household, there were many barriers to living a healthy and comfortable life. My goal has always been to become the type of physician now that my family needed back then.
What is your post residency plan?
After completing an OB fellowship, I plan to return to rural east Tennessee to practice long-term.