Residents

We strive to recruit residents who are well-rounded, self-motivated, and hard-working. We recruit residents from all over the United States, with 8 residents per class for a total of 24 residents during an academic year. We cultivate a sense of camaraderie between all residents, with only subtle role differences per class.

Our residents have a great work-life balance. They are able to partake in hobbies and group events. They typically have gatherings, such as trivia or meals, multiple times during any given week.

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Asia Edwards, MD

Asia Edwards, MD

PGY-3
Hometown

Greenwood, SC

Education

Undergraduate: College of Charleston – BS in Biology with minor in African American studies

Medical School: USC School of Medicine-Greenville

EM Interests

Pediatrics, and Adult palliative/hospice care

Fun Facts and Hobbies

I like to road bike and roller skate but I love doing hair, iced coffee and sleeping! I am also obsessed with animals, my two dogs, Honey and Leo, are my life.

Cody Howell, MD

Cody Howell, MD

PGY-3
Education

Undergraduate: Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis; BS in Forensic and Investigative Sciences, BS in Biology

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

EM Interests and Plans

Ultrasound and Tactical Emergency Medicine

Upon residency completion I will fulfill my 4-year active duty obligation to the US Navy as an EM-specialized Operational Medical Officer.

Interesting Facts and Hobbies

I’m the oldest of my 4 siblings. My hobbies include: hiking National Parks with my wife, fixed gear bike-riding, weight lifting, learning guitar and reading books that aren’t medical textbooks.

My favorite genre’s and top book in each category are:

Historical Fiction – East of Eden by: John Steinbeck

Fantasy – The Lord of the Rings by: J.R.R. Tolkien

Medical Memoir – On Call In Hell by: CDR Richard Jadick

Comparative Religion – the Hero With a Thousand Faces by: Joseph Campbell

Popular Science – the Righteous Mind by: Jonathan Haidt

David Qu, MD

David Qu, MD

PGY-3
Education

Undergraduate: Vanderbilt University – Molecular and Cellular Biology

Medical School: UTHSC – Memphis

EM Interests and Plans

Critical care, ultrasound

Interesting Facts and Hobbies

I’ve hiked Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand (Mount Doom from LotR). Hobbies include diabolo, swimming, piano, petting other people’s dogs at parks and breweries.

Class of 2025

Thomas Herlevich, MD

Thomas Herlevich, MD

PGY-3
Education

Undergraduate: University of Florida – Biology

Medical School: University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine

EM Interests and Plans

Ultrasound and wilderness medicine

Hobbies

Soccer, guitar, USPSA shooting

Benjamin Kartub, MD

Benjamin Kartub, MD

PGY-3
Education

Undergraduate: University of California, Los Angeles – Biochemistry

Medical School: University of California, Los Angeles

EM Interests and Plans

Ultrasound and nerve blocks, admin, and resident and medical student education

Interesting Facts and Hobbies

Hobbies are hanging out with my family and cat colony, biking, and cooking

Diana Zhou, MD

Diana Zhou, MD

PGY-3
Education

Undergraduate: Case Western Reserve University – Music (piano performance) and Psychology

Medical School: UTHSC – Memphis

EM Interests and Plans

Pediatric EM, ICU

Interesting Facts and Hobbies

I enjoy playing the piano, traveling, skiing and snowboarding.

Benjamin Hook, MD

Benjamin Hook, MD

PGY-3
Education

Undergraduate: Arizona State University – Biomedical Engineering

Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine – Greenville

EM Interests and Plans

EMS

Interesting Facts and Hobbies

Volleyball, Mountain Biking, Climbing, Chess to name a few!

Jonathan Marks, MD

Jonathan Marks, MD

PGY-3
Education

Associates: Meridian Community College – AAS in Nursing

Undergraduate: University of West Alabama –  BA in History

Medical School: University of Mississippi Medical Center

EM Interests and Plans

Ultrasound and Global EM (medical missions). Will be working community EM at Neshoba General Hospital (Philadelphia, Mississippi) after residency.

Interesting Facts and Hobbies

Jonathan worked as an ER nurse full-time for seven years before he went back to school for his MD, and while in medical school worked as an RN PRN.

He was homeschooled, he is an artist and musician (guitar and piano). He is a coffee enthusiast, hates reading, but loves audiobooks, and he enjoys fishing and running. He also loves spending time with his wife (Sherilyn) and four beautiful daughters (Lily, Alyssa, Evie, and Maelyn).

Elliott Cooper, MD

Elliott Cooper, MD

PGY-2

Hometown

Charleston, SC

Education

Undergraduate: University of South Carolina – Biology major, Spanish minor

Medical School: USC School of Medicine-Greenville

EM Interests and Plans

Work at a teaching hospital

Interested in ultrasound, admin, and teaching

Interesting Facts and Hobbies

I have two dogs and one cat. Enjoy going to breweries, trying new restaurants, taking the dogs to Shelby farm, and hiking. Lake days on the boat are my (and my dogs) favorite.

James Jackson, MD

James Jackson, MD

PGY-2

Hometown

Kennesaw, GA

Education

Undergraduate: Georgia State University

Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine

Hobbies

White-water rafting, CrossFit, weightlifting, cycling, classic literature, skeet shooting, skateboarding, and ping pong

Jackson Strong, MD

Jackson Strong, MD

PGY-2

Hometown

Jacksonville, FL

Education

Undergraduate: Auburn University

Medical School: Florida State University of Medicine, Orlando

Hobbies

Golf, fishing, gardening, smoking meats, craft beer, paddling, hiking, and his dog Heidi

Class of 2026

Ricky Gable, MD

Ricky Gable, MD

PGY-2

Hometown

Gosnell, AR

Education

Undergraduate: Arkansas State University

Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Hobbies

Golf, running, his kid, and Golden Retrievers 

Allison Pabich, DO

Allison Pabich, DO

PGY-2

Hometown

Colorado Springs, CO

Education

Undergraduate: University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

Medical School: Rocky Vista University – Colorado Campus

Hobbies

Her dogs (Captain & Ranger ♥), true crime podcasts, hiking, paleo cooking, snowboarding, home renovation projects, playing the French horn, and international travel

Alexis Wildman, MD

Alexis Wildman, MD

PGY-2

Hometown

Colfax, CA

Education

Undergraduate: California State University, Long Beach – BA in Cellular & Molecular Biology

Medical School: California Northstate University College of Medicine 

Medical Interests

Women’s health, ultrasound, and critical care

Interesting Facts and Hobbies

I Love traveling and even back packed by myself in Europe the summer before medical school started. I also have a black belt in taekwondo. And I have read almost 400 books in the last five years.

Garrett Graham, MD

Garrett Graham, MD

PGY-2

Hometown

Paragould, AR

Education

Undergraduate: University of Mississippi

Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences

Hobbies

Playing the violin, fishing, and time with family 

Gabriella Santa Lucia, MD

Gabriella Santa Lucia, MD

PGY-2

Hometown

Pittsburg, PA

Education

Undergraduate: College of Charleston

Medical School: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine

Hobbies

The outdoors, volleyball, weightlifting, Karate, football, personal training, global outreach, flipping houses, and her spaniels

Miranda Teixeira, MD

Miranda Teixeira, MD

PGY-1

 

Hometown

Fairfax, VA

Education

Undergraduate: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Medical School:  Eastern Virginia Medical School

EM Interests

Ultrasound

Favorite spot in Memphis

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Fun Facts and Hobbies

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Matthew Dempsey, MD

Matthew Dempsey, MD

PGY-1

 

Hometown

Fairfax, VA

Education

Undergraduate: University of Virginia

Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center

EM Interests

Wilderness Medicine and Ultrasound

Favorite spot in Memphis

Greenbelt Park

Fun Facts and Hobbies

Matt previously served as a US Marine and worked in finance for nine years before going back to school to earn his MD. He lived in Colorado before medical school and enjoys hiking, running, biking, skiing, camping, diving and most things outdoors. He also enjoys reading.

Devon Clifton, MD

Devon Clifton, MD

PGY-1

 

Hometown

Louisville, KY

Education

Undergraduate: Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, BS in Kinesiology with minor in Spanish

Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine- Bowling Green Campus

EM Interests

Disaster and International Medicine; Street Medicine; and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in medical education and patient care

Favorite spot in Memphis

I’m still getting acquainted to Memphis but so far my grain-of-salt answer is Court Square Park downtown. The whole meander taking the Skybridge from Mud Island, down Main St, and down Beale is *chef’s kiss* and Court Square is the sweet spot right in the middle!

Fun Facts and Hobbies

Devon (“Dev Dog, “Dengue Dev”) worked full-time as an ED scribe for two years and then for one as an ED Tech prior to medical school.  His plan B and C career considerations were being a chef or the next crossover Alt-Rock/Country sensation, both now roles he fulfills at home as often as possible. He is passionate about international adventuring and being fully immersed in other cultures, supplemented by his love of linguistics. He is always happy to spend leisure time doing “anything involving sunscreen and-or bug spray” (especially both), and he thrives most during summertime in the South.

Class of 2027

Prisha Patel, MD, MS

Prisha Patel, MD, MS

PGY-1

 

Hometown

Nashville, TN

Education

Undergraduate: Belmont University

Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center

EM Interests

Global/Social Health

Favorite spot in Memphis

Overton Park

Fun Facts and Hobbies

Prisha initially aimed for pediatrics but, after three years as a ER scribe, discovered her passion for emergency medicine. She enjoys gardening, watching football, and has volunteered over 400 hours during medical school.

Colby Downs, MD

Colby Downs, MD

PGY-1

 

Hometown

Pulaski, TN

Education

Undergraduate: Vanderbilt University

Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center

EM Interests

Wilderness Medicine, Ultrasound, EMS, MedEd

Favorite spot in Memphis

Any golf course or the Med

Fun Facts and Hobbies

Colby has been excited to become an EM physician since first shadowing in the emergency department in high school. He has enjoyed living in Memphis for the past four years and is excited to have just bought his first house in East Memphis. In his free time, Colby attempts to do every hobby, including golf, pickleball, hunting, fly fishing, hiking/backpacking, tennis, disc golf, and spending time with his wonderful wife, Carolyn.

Jerry Hagler, MD

Jerry Hagler, MD

PGY-1

 

Hometown

Boise, Idaho

Education

Undergraduate: Boise State University

Medical School: University of Washington

EM Interests

Rural EM, Pediatrics

Favorite spot in Memphis

Hyde Park

Fun Facts and Hobbies

Jerry was an Army medic and Paramedic prior to attending medical school in Washington state and completed a pediatric residency at UTHSC prior to moving into Emergency Medicine. He enjoys spending time with his wife (Sarah), two daughters (Everly and Lively) and newborn son (Asher). He loves spending time outdoors when he can. Jerry is also an avid coffee drinker and audiobook listener.

Matthew Scott, MD

Matthew Scott, MD

PGY-1

 

Hometown

Memphis!

Education

Undergraduate: Christian Brothers University, BS in Biology

Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center

EM Interests

Medical Education

Favorite spot in Memphis

Rootstock wine shop

Fun Facts and Hobbies

Matthew was an ER scribe throughout college and during breaks in the first two years of medical school. He is a wine enthusiast and loves traveling. He watches sports and plays Xbox.