Residents
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Margaret Smith, MD |
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Categorical Intern Class of 2029 |
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Joshua Chait, MD Hometown: Cocoa Beach, FL College: College of Charleston Medical School: Wake Forest School of Medicine Hobbies: biking, music/guitar, lifting, tattoos, backpacking, hanging with wife and cat Why CMC: After doing an away rotation here, it was clear CMC was the program I wanted to train at. It has a great clinical experience, autonomy, supportive leadership, and comradery between residents of every year. The residents are all very close and look out for each other and I think that is important to have during an intense 5 years of training. Surgical field: undecided (maybe ACS, MIS, or colorectal) |
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Lilly Jones, MD, MPH |
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Lexi Miranda, MD Hometown: Johnson City, TN College: University of Tennessee, Knoxville Medical School: East Tennessee State University, Quillen College of Medicine Hobbies: Exploring Charlotte’s food scene, exercising, scenic hikes, pet sitting, and spending quality time with family and friends Why CMC: CMC offers the perfect blend of excellent training and a supportive culture. The operative exposure, autonomy, research opportunities, and camaraderie continue to exceed my expectations. Having the opportunity for surgical training in the dynamic city of Charlotte is truly a dream come true. Surgical Field of Interest: Cardiothoracic Surgery, Leadership, and Medical Education |
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Matthew O'Brien, MD Hometown: Charlotte, NC College: Wake Forest University Medical School: University of South Carolina Hobbies: Working out, hiking, eating out, fantasy football Why CMC: I knew that CMC was a busy hospital that I would gain the clinical experience I needed to be confident in my skills coming out of residency. During my visiting rotation in 4th year of school, I saw the opportunity for and experienced the strong mentorship and camaraderie amongst faculty and residents. My wife and I couples matched here and are excited to be in Charlotte, I was born at CMC so it is full circle. Specialty: Undecided |
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Madeleine Schlafly, MD, MS |
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Daniel Zeter, MD Hometown: Albuquerque, New Mexico College: Baylor University Medical: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU Hobbies: Working out, golfing, watching the Packers, and eating Krispy Kreme doughnuts. Why CMC: The people. Everyone here is so kind and welcoming. Also, CMC is a Level 1 Trauma center in a major metropolitan area that prepares their residents well for fellowship or practice. Surgical Field of Interest: Pediatric Surgery, HPB Surgery |
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PGY 2 Class of 2028 |
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Lena Bless, MD Hometown: Zurich, Switzerland College: John Hopkins University Medical: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine Hobbies: Travelling, weightlifting and yoga, puzzling, and house plants Why CMC: My two main criteria for a surgical program was that there had to be a strong and varied clinical experience and that the program would be supportive and welcoming. CMC fulfilled both those criteria and then some. Everyone's enthusiasm for the field and the camaraderie among residents really stood out to me! Surgical Field of Interest: Undecided |
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Lizzie Clark, MD, MPH, BSN Hometown: Loveland, CO College: Oral Roberts Medical: George Washington School of Medicine Hobbies: Woodworking, hiking, kayaking, gardening, and paint by numbers Why CMC: It was impressive all around. It offered open doors to whatever I chose to do and the people were so supportive and fun to be with. I was also impressed with the opportunities for electives and training in rural and global surgery. Surgical Field of Interest: Rural/Global Surgery, Trauma/Critical Care |
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Samantha Kerr, MD Hometown: Mohegan Lake, NY College: Clemson University Medical school: University of South Caroline School of Medicine- Greenville Hobbies: barre classes, skiing, exploring Charlotte’s food and brewery scene, spending time with family, friends, and my golden retriever Why CMC: CMC has everything I was looking for in a residency program and more- Level 1 trauma status, early operative experience, research opportunities, and camaraderie amongst residents. The culture at CMC is incredibly supportive, and the doors are open to whichever fellowship I decide to pursue in the future. Also, Charlotte is an amazing city to live in with a variety of things to do. Surgical Field of Interest: Undecided |
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Souma Kundu, MD, MPH |
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Caroline Rader, MD |
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David Rosas, MD, MBA |
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PGY 3 Class of 2027 |
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Je'Coy Hawley, MD Hometown: St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands College: University of Tampa Medical School: Florida State University College of Medicine Hobbies: Saxophone, Piano and Steel drum instrumentalist. Reading. Philosophy Why CMC: To become the best and brightest, you must train with the best and the brightest. Surgical Field of Interest: Undecided |
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Alexis Holland, MD Hometown: Nashville, TN College: Furman University Medical School: The University of Tennessee College of Medicine Hobbies: Golfing, Painting, Community Service, Watching sports, Exploring the city, Hanging out with family and friends Why CMC: A supportive culture was the most important thing to me when looking for a program, and I immediately felt like I fit in here. CMC is also a true hybrid program, and I didn't feel like any doors or opportunities were closed to me here. Surgical Field of Interest: Surgical Oncology, Breast Surgery |
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Mariah Johnson, MD |
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Will Lorenz, MD Hometown: Charlotte, NC College: Furman University Medical School: University of South Carolina- Greenville Hobbies: Cooking, exploring the Charlotte food scene, hanging out with my wife and dog, going to the beach or mountains Why CMC: I was looking for a program that was academic, had great research opportunities and an amazing operative experience. This program seemed to have the perfect balance for me. Also, as soon as I met the residents at the meet and greets and interview day, I found them to be a fun but driven group of people. Since I've been here, this group of residents has been extremely supportive and made my transition way easier than expected. Surgical Field of Interest: Undecided |
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Namratha Mylarapu, MD Hometown: Nizamabad, India College: Augusta University Medical School: Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine Surgical Field of Interest: Undecided |
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Blake Stephens, MD Hometown: Cincinnati, OH College: University of Cincinnati Med School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine Hobbies: Gym, hiking, photography, video games, driving Why CMC: I gathered that CMC has great operative volume, flexibility of dedicated research year, the people were great, and there is a lot of growth moving forward for the program/hospital. Surgical Field of Interest: Trauma/Critical Care, Cardiothoracic |
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Judy Ugwuegbu, MD Hometown: Pointe Claire, QC College: University of Pittsburgh Graduate School: University of Pittsburgh, School of Pharmacy Medical School: Wake Forest University School Of Medicine Hobbies: Hiking, gym, salsa dancing, plant mom'ing Why CMC: I was looking for a residency with 3 main things: camaraderie among residents, early OR experience, and a level 1 trauma status with a variety of operative experiences. I feel like I've hit the jack-pot and then some. In just the short time I've been at CMC I've felt supported, cared for, invested in, and challenged. I've laughed a lot. It's a been a great environment to learn in, and I'm excited to spend the next 5-6 years here. Surgical Field of Interest: Undecided |
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PGY 4 Class of 2026 |
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Raza Ahmad, MD Hometown: Potomac, MD College: St. Mary's College of Maryland Medical School: University of Queensland-Ochsner Hobbies: Cooking, hiking, coffee brewing, rowing Why CMC: When looking for a residency I knew I wanted a program that had a culture of operating early, with strong resident autonomy, and exposure to a wide variety of surgical pathology. I also wanted a residency that would either prepare me to excel in any fellowship that I decided to pursue or give me the tools to succeed in General Surgery practice. While CMC checked all those boxes for me, what sold me was the great interactions between the residents and faculty during my interview day and dinner. This is a truly collegial program that strongly invests in their residents' education and growth and gives them an immense amount of support from all levels. I could not imagine training anywhere else. Surgical Field of Interest: Cardiothoracic Surgery and Pediatric Surgery |
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Neal Bartl, MD Hometown: Davidson, NC College: Sewanee: The University of the South Medical School: UNC Chapel Hill Hobbies: Running, weight lifting, trying new breweries with family and friends Why CMC: I had the opportunity to work on a research project with several of the surgeons at CMC during my undergrad summers and they left a lasting impression on me. Everyone was incredibly kind and eager to help. The residents were strong leaders and clearly saw each other as family, from interns to chiefs. While rotating in Charlotte as a fourth year medical student I was impressed by the operative volume and high level of autonomy given to the residents by attendings. The location is also stellar; Charlotte is a great city with plenty to do. I can’t think of any better place to be for residency! Surgical Field of Interest: Undecided |
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Elizabeth Gerzina, MD Hometown: Memorial City, TX College: University of Texas Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine Hobbies: Hiking, trivia, trying new restaurants and breweries Why CMC: Amazing operative volume and early autonomy, really supportive resident culture, and great fellowship opportunities Surgical Field of Interest: Undecided |
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Hometown: Wilmington, NC College: Duke University Med School: UNC Chapel Hill Hobbies: Hiking, traveling, running, spending time with friends and family Why CMC: I rotated here as a medical student and love the fun and supportive environment! The operative experience is also amazing, and I was very impressed with the clinical and technical skills of the residents even early in their training. Surgical Field of Interest: Undecided |
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Ansley Ricker, MD Hometown: Greenville, TN College: Mars Hill University Medical School: East Tennessee State University Quillen College of Medicine Hobbies: Intramural sports, community volunteer work, spending quality time with family and friends, traveling and exploring new restaurants. Why CMC: I chose CMC because the residents, faculty, and staff here are the most incredibly supportive and caring people toward me. After being a part of a team my entire life through basketball, I knew I needed that in a residency program, and that is exactly what I found here at CMC. I have the most supportive group of co-residents who genuinely strive to take care of one another every day. Furthermore, the female mentorship here is strong, which is crucial for women in surgery. Lastly, CMC has a prominent history of placing its residents into top fellowship programs across the country, so my interests of cardiothoracic surgery and surgical oncology, whatever I end up deciding, are well within reach! Surgical Field of Interest: Surgical Oncology, HPB Surgery |
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Christian Sanderfer, MD Hometown: Lincoln, NE Undergrad: University of Nebraska-Lincoln Medical School: University of Nebraska Medical Center Hobbies: In my free time outside of the hospital, I love to play golf, cook, and barbecue with fellow residents. Why CMC: I completed an away rotation during my 4th year of medical school and can honestly say that CMC had a completely different feel than anything I had experienced in surgery. The culture of the program is unmatched. All of the residents interacted together and any level resident could talk directly to a chief. There was a culture of hard work and excellence. Everyone was happy and genuinely loved what they were doing and the surgeons they were becoming. The training, different complexity levels, and volume of cases are second to none. Charlotte is a wonderful city that continues to grow and offers so many different activities, breweries and restaurants. Surgical Field of interest: Cardiac Surgery, Colorectal Surgery |
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Hadley Wilson, MD Hometown: Charlotte, NC College: Vanderbilt University Medical School: University of North Carolina Hobbies: Golfing, fly fishing, duck hunting, skiing, exploring Charlotte’s many greenways via biking or running Why CMC: The best camaraderie between the residents and operative experience begins the day you get here. Plus, I grew up here, and Charlotte is an awesome place to live. Surgical field of interest: Cardiothoracic Surgery |
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PGY 5 Class of 2025 |
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Logan Carney, MD Hometown: Union, KY College: Eastern Kentucky University Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine Why CMC: I felt most welcomed at CMC by the faculty and residents. There is a great camaraderie here and it is truly a surgery family where you are supported and encouraged. The program is centered on early operating experience and a high volume of complex cases which provide a great environment to learn in. Also, the city of Charlotte is a young and rapidly growing area that has no shortage of things to do and provides a great place to live and have a family. With all these things combined, choosing CMC as my top choice was a no-brainer! Surgical Field of Interest: Trauma Surgery |
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Joshua Davis, MD Hometown: Norman, OK College: The University of Oklahoma Medical School: The University of Oklahoma Hobbies: Eating tacos, petting my dog, running, racquetball, hiking, camping, skiing and reading Why CMC: Strong surgery residency with amazing operative exposure. As a fourth year rotating medical student, I was impressed by the culture at CMC. Faculty are dedicated to teaching, support early operative experience and appropriate clinical autonomy. Cohesive group of residents who are easy to get along with, are good teachers and help you succeed. Also, Charlotte is an amazing city with no shortage of things to offer. Research Year: HPB Surgery Surgical Field of Interest: HPB Surgery |
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Michael Katzen, MD Hometown: Bradenton, FL College: University of South Florida Medical School: University of Central Florida Hobbies: Gym, guitar, eating everything in sight Why CMC: I did a rotation here as a fourth year medical student and fell in love with this program. The operative volume and breadth of pathology are on par with top academic institutions, yet the culture feels more like a community hospital. The residents, faculty, and staff get to know each other to create a truly enjoyable work environment. In addition, Charlotte is a fantastic up-and-coming city that is really easy to live in and has a ton of things to do. Research Year: Carolinas Laparoscopic & Advanced Surgery Surgical Field of Interest: General Surgery |
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Caleb Pflederer, MD Hometown: Tremont, IL College: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Medical School: Rush Medical College Hobbies: Backpacking, jazz and blues guitar, Chicago Cubs baseball Why CMC: As a 4th year medical student rotating here, I absolutely loved my time. The program has a tight-knit culture between residents, as well as faculty. This is a program where the residents hang out outside of the hospital together, look out for each other, and have a lot of camaraderie. The training is excellent, and Charlotte has a lot to offer! Surgical Field of Interest: Minimally invasive surgery |
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William Archie, MD Hometown: Goldsboro, NC College: Washington and Lee University Medical School: Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University Hobbies: Rock climbing, working out at the gym, watching Formula 1 Racing, live music, and going to breweries Why CMC: CMC has great volume coupled with outstanding academic opportunities. A cohesive group of residents and supportive attendings make it that much easier to take full advantage of the opportunities presented here. Surgical Field of Interest: Trauma/Critical Care, Vascular, Plastics |
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Alynna Wiley, MD |
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