Fellows

Originally From: Atlanta, GA
Went to College/University at: University of South Carolina (Go Gamecocks!)
Did Residency at: UAMS/ACH
I chose UAMS/ACH for fellowship because of: The people! I loved the attendings and fellows when I was a resident. The ED here is a big family who supports and cares for each other. The patient volume and acuity was also a big factor for me since I am a very hands on learner! We see not only a large volume of patients, but everything from not sick to dying and those in between.
This is what I love most about fellowship: Spending every shift in the ED, the best place in the hospital!
This is what I love most about Little Rock: The central location in the state makes it convenient to all the amazing hiking opportunities around the state! Little Rock itself has the River Walk and Pinnacle which both have gorgeous views that are essentially right down the street from you!
My PEM interests include: Medical resuscitations and trauma
In my free time… : I like going hiking, completing puzzles, and walking my pups
Other things to know about me: I have two ADORABLE dogs, Zoe and Henry, who also love living in Little Rock. Zoe is a Plott Hound/Australian Shepard mix who is 11 years old but thinks she is still a puppy. She loves ALL food and getting pets but pets from boys in particular are her favorite! Henry is a yellow lab who will be 9 years old this year and loves walkies, guarding the house, and his mom!

Originally From: Collinsville, IL
Went to College/University at: University of Louisiana at Monroe
Did Residency at: UAMS/ACH
I chose UAMS/ACH for fellowship because of: The faculty and the opportunity to work at the state’s only level 1 children’s trauma center
This is what I love most about fellowship: The opportunity to take care of critically sick and injured children while also teaching trainees
This is what I love most about Little Rock: The outdoor activities and the ease at which you can commute through the city
My PEM interests include: Education and Innovation
In my free time… : Spend time with my family and exercise
Other things to know about me: My wife’s name is Haleigh and she runs the operations for a local travel company. We have a daughter named Maren and a
Golden Retriever named Lily

Originally From: Maynard, AR
Went to College/University at: Lyon College
Did Residency at: UAMS/ACH
I chose UAMS/ACH for fellowship because of: I loved the program and staff during residency
This is what I love most about fellowship: The people, including my co-fellows
This is what I love most about Little Rock: Local cuisine and no traffic jams
My PEM interests include: Trauma and health equity
In my free time… : I read, travel, play trivia and go to game nights
Other things to know about me: I have an amazing dog! I love having family close in Arkansas. I love to ski!

Originally From: Los Angeles, California
Went to College/University at: Marist College
Did Residency at: UT College of Medicine, Chattanooga
I chose UAMS/ACH for fellowship because of: During my interviews, I was able to tell that everyone enjoyed working at UAMS and with each other. I also felt I was going to learn a lot with ACH being the only children’s hospital in the state.
My PEM interests include: Child abuse management and prevention
In my free time… : I love to spend time with my husband, travel and do puzzles
Other things to know about me: My husband’s name is Neil, and we just got married! He loves baseball, and we’re excited to tour as many of the nearby
stadiums as possible.

Originally From: North Little Rock, AR
Went to College/University at: University of Central Arkansas
Did Residency at: UAMS/ACH
I chose UAMS/ACH for fellowship because of: I did residency here and loved it. I stayed on as an attending pediatrician in the ED and decided to pursue Fellowship to continue my education in pediatric Emergency Medicine and further my career.
My PEM interests include: I am interested in trauma, behavioral health, toxicology and teaching
In my free time… : I enjoy working in my Covid garden, working on the many home projects we have going, and listening to true crime podcasts.
Other things to know about me: I have a wonderful husband and a beautiful, feisty teenage daughter. We also have several cats (some might say too many, but we love them all) and one dog. I am very crafty. I can make a flower from almost anything and I am very handy with duct tape.

Originally From: Fayetteville, Arkansas (Go Hogs!!)
Went to College/University at: Ouachita Baptist University
Did Residency at: UAMS/ACH
I chose UAMS/ACH for fellowship because of: It was a great place to do residency and maybe I’m biased but I think ACH has the best people!
My PEM interests include: Point of Care Ultrasound
In my free time… : I spend time with my friends (game nights, karaoke and trivia!). I also have a wonderful church family and teach 4th-6th grade girls Sunday School.
Other things to know about me: I have the best family! My parents and sister are in northwest Arkansas and my grandparents live in Little Rock while my
brother is in Washington DC. We get together often with all the family dogs: Boaz, Dottie, Solomon and Oliver

Originally From: Plainfield, IL
Went to College/University at: Loyola University Chicago
Did Residency at: UAMS/ACH
I chose UAMS/ACH for fellowship because of: The large volumes and catchment area, amazing faculty, friendly fellows, and awesome ancillary staff.
This is what I love most about fellowship: The abundant opportunities to continually learn new things from engaging faculty and mentors.  
This is what I love most about Little Rock: Little Rock has all of the amenities of a large city while having the hospitality of a small community. 
My PEM interests include: Trauma, injury prevention 
In my free time… : I enjoy bike riding, reading, skiing, traveling, walking my doggie
Other things to know about me: My husband, Jordan, is currency completing his MD/ PhD. We have a very fluffy bernedoodle, Isabelle, who enjoys going for walks at Two Rivers.

Originally From: Little Rock, AR
Went to College/University at: Washington and Lee University
Did Residency at: UAMS/ACH
I chose UAMS/ACH for fellowship because of: I chose ACH/UAMS for fellowship because I love Arkansas and because the ED medical team, fellows, and our program coordinator are people who I wanted to work with. I also knew that that I would have excellent training experiences, especially since ACH is the only tertiary children’s hospital in the state. 
This is what I love most about fellowship: Definitely the people! 
This is what I love most about Little Rock: My neighborhood, Hillcrest! It is a close community with great restaurants and fun events!
My PEM interests include: Ultrasound!
In my free time… : I enjoy spending time with friends/family, gardening, live music, and outdoor adventures! 
Other things to know about me: I am engaged to my best friend, Emily! Emily is an Ob-Gyn resident at UAMS and dog-mom to our yellow-lab, Hoot! The three of us love to go on walks and adventures together.

Originally From: Huntsville, AL

Went to College/University at: UAB
Did Residency at: Palms West Hospital
I chose UAMS/ACH for fellowship because of: Being the main children’s hospital for Arkansas means you see the sickest kids in the whole state.  You also get tons of trauma and ultrasound experience.  Also the faculty/fellows really are really awesome
This is what I love most about fellowship: The faculty and my co-fellows are all awesome.  It also is a really great place to train because you’ll see pretty much everything
This is what I love most about Little Rock: There’s tons of really cool outdoor activities
My PEM interests include: Ultrasound, Trauma
In my free time… : I love game nights, trivia, playing/watching sports, and doing anything outdoors
Other things to know about me:  My parents and 2 brothers live in Alabama.  I love getting to visit them and be the fun uncle to my adorable niece and nephew.