Fellows

Originally From: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Went to College/University at: Trinity University
Did Residency at: UAMS/ACH
I chose UAMS/ACH for fellowship because of: The awesome faculty and ED staff
This is what I love most about fellowship: Learning new things
This is what I love most about Little Rock: Nature and outdoor activities
My PEM interests include: Medical mysteries- I love a puzzle!
In my free time… : I read and hang out with my dogs.
Other things to know about me: I have a basset hound and a mutt who are my favorite things in the whole world!

Originally From: Las Cruces, New Mexico
Went to College/University at: New Mexico State University/ University of New Mexico
Did Residency at: UAMS/ACH
I chose UAMS/ACH for fellowship because of: It is a great place to learn with a large catchment area. Also, the people are amazing.
This is what I love most about fellowship: The people, including my co-fellows
This is what I love most about Little Rock: Lots of outdoor activities and great food
My PEM interests include: Trauma and child maltreatment recognition
In my free time… : I hike, kayak, read and play video games
Other things to know about me: I have 4 amazing rescue dogs that keep me busy along with a tortoise!

Originally From: Tallahassee, FL
Went to College/University at: Mount Holyoke College
Did Residency at: Johns Hopkins All Children’s Hospital
I chose UAMS/ACH for fellowship because of: 1. Large catchment area, 2. Friendly fellows, and attendings, 3. Good ED volumes,  4. Beth Storm/Renita Pushparajah
This is what I love most about fellowship: 1. The people! 2. Dr. Morse’s commentary during didactics, 3. Great exposure to a high volume, high acuity pediatric ER
This is what I love most about Little Rock: It’s a beautiful city with easy access to the outdoors and a strong local identity (restaurants, shops, etc). It’s a hidden gem!
My PEM interests include: Environmental health
In my free time… : I read, run, hike, travel and try my hand as a newly minted gardener (but haven’t grown mint yet!)
Other things to know about me: I have 2 dogs, Millie and Sunday, and I hope to share their bio with you someday soon!

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… : Hiking, puzzles, 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