Fellows & Alumni - Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program

Hometown: Meridian, MS
Undergraduate: Meridian Community College followed by Mississippi College
Personal Interests: I'm a Christian and I love learning about the Bible, theology, and apologetics.
Video Games: Specifically Nintendo franchises like Mario, Fire Emblem, Pokémon, etc
I play the flute.
I've gotten into running. I've run a few 5k's.
I have a cat named Blizzard.

Why Infectious Diseases?
It keeps everything I like about internal medicine without losing anything. I get to see all kinds of patients with all kinds of pre-existing conditions. I get to work with every kind of specialists in the healthcare system. I get to see pathologies from every organ system.
Curing an infection is also very satisfying. We have a clear enemy that we fight and beat.
My favorite cases to take care of are the ones that make me think. I love trying to solve a medical mystery.

Why Ochsner?
I loved my interview. I could tell that the attendings were here for our benefit. They were genuinely interested in my life. The fellows seemed genuinely happy as well. The location was a huge factor as well. I want to learn train in a place where I can see literally anything. I can get that at a tertiary referral center in one of the largest cities in the deep south. 

Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Undergraduate: Pace University
Personal Interests: traveling, dancing, Broadway shows, exploring parks, hiking trails, being a foodie-experiencing new cuisines and restaurants! 

Why Infectious Diseases?
ID provides the perfect balance of intellectual challenge, interdisciplinary collaboration and opportunity to make a tangible difference and meaningful impact in patient care on so many levels. I am drawn to the multiple avenues that can be explored within the field such as global relevance, public health and antibiotic stewardship - just to name a few.

The specialty of ID is boundless, multifaceted, delicate and intriguing. It truly resonates with my inquisitive, detail oriented , investigative personality and patient focused approach to care.

Why Ochsner?
Ochsner embodies every quality I need for my career advancement, personal growth and academic excellence. The program has a warm, supportive environment complimented by genuine camaraderie, a stellar academic curriculum with excellent mentorship. And its location in New Orleans - the most unique and vibrant city, with endless activities, fabulous food and a wide array of pathology - is just a cherry on top!