Residents and Fellows
Why UK?
Robust didactics, excellent clinical teaching, development of strong skills, and the intern year. And Lexington is also beautiful!
Why UK?
The camaraderie among residents and staff, and the welcoming environment throughout UK.
Why UK?
Family atmosphere and incredible training and education close to home.
Why UK?
I chose UK Anesthesiology for residency because the faculty and residents create an atmosphere that encourages learning through both didactics and clinical experience.
Why UK?
I saw first-hand the camaraderie and tight-knit community our anesthesia residency offers and wanted to be a part of that.
Why UK?
I chose UK because of the welcoming faculty, excellent didactics, complex patient population, and the opportunity to reside closer to my family!
Why UK?
I chose UK because of the strong didactics, excellent faculty, and the camaraderie.
Why UK?
UK consistently has one of the highest acuities in the country, providing many learning opportunities.
Why UK?
I chose UK because of the people. Everyone treats you like family.
Why UK?
The faculty are dedicated to creating incredible anesthesiologists through rigorous academics and prioritizing resident wellbeing.
Why UK?
I chose to stay at UK because of the incredible faculty, world class training, high acuity of patients, and the city of Lexington.
Why UK?
I chose UK because of all the amazing people including awesome faculty/leadership as well as the opportunity to work with high acuity patients.
Why UK?
I chose UK as my number one residency for the training and personalities.
Why UK?
I wanted to train at a program that would provide top-notch clinical training and would allow residents to immerse themselves in a highly academic environment.
Why UK?
The kindness of the residents and faculty during my interview with UK. I knew it would be a perfect location to learn and develop as a physician.
Why UK?
I chose UK because of the excellent clinical training, the focus on resident education, and ultimately the welcoming environment.
Fellows
Tyler Cook, DO
- GME Fellow
William Harden, DO
- GME Fellow
Benjamin Headley, MD
- GME Fellow
Augusta Kiepper, DO
- GME Fellow
Francesco Maoli
- GME Fellow
Rebecca Myers, MD
- GME Fellow
Austin Peralta-Fogle, MD
- GME Fellow
Residents
PGY4
Austin Aquino, MD
- GME Resident
Robust didactics, excellent clinical teaching, development of strong skills, and the intern year. And Lexington is also beautiful!
Working out, Running, Basketball, playing with our puppers
Evan Birmingham, MD
- GME Resident
The comradery among residents and staff, and the welcoming environment throughout UK. Additionally, we care for some of the sickest patients in… Read More
Soccer, weightlifting, golf, volleyball
David Cline, DO
- GME Resident
Family atmosphere and incredible training and education close to home. I know my training at UK will provide me with the confidence and skillset… Read More
Gardening, baking, hiking, weightlifting
Everett Curry, MD
- GME Resident
I chose UK Anesthesiology for residency because the faculty and residents create an atmosphere that encourages learning through both didactics and… Read More
Flipping houses, paintball, hunting, fishing, hiking
Rebeckah Fairchild, MD
- GME Resident
Having grown up in Kentucky and attended the University of Kentucky for both undergrad and medical school, my interest in Kentucky's health has… Read More
Golf, trivia, hiking, travel (I've been to 48 states and 8 countries), Swiftie
Stephen Ford, DO
- GME Resident
Scuba diving, motorcycles, woodworking, traveling, biking
Olivia Garrett, DO
- GME Resident
I chose UK because of the welcoming faculty, excellent didactics, complex patient population, and the opportunity to reside closer to my family!… Read More
Any outdoor activity with my 3 golden retrievers, reading, cooking new recipes, board games
William Grant, DO
- GME Resident
I chose UK because of the strong didactics, excellent faculty, and the camaraderie. All of these things work together to make UK the place I want… Read More
Bodybuilding, video games, baking, restoring antique furniture and cast iron
Coleman Harber, MD
- GME Resident
The UK consistently has one of the highest acuities in the country, providing many learning opportunities. The faculty and residents are also… Read More
Fishing, BBQ, bourbon, pocket knife collecting, retro video games
Elizabeth Janszen, MD
- GME Resident
I chose UK because of the people. Everyone treats you like family. The department has always prioritized resident education and wellness. Also,… Read More
Traveling, playing volleyball, skiing, snowboarding, hiking, wake surfing, scuba diving, golfing, cooking, photography, music
Sarah Kendrick, MD
- GME Resident
The faculty are dedicated to creating incredible anesthesiologists through rigorous academics and prioritizing resident wellbeing. Training under… Read More
baking, hiking, reading
Hannah Madden, MD
- GME Resident
I chose UK because of all the amazing people including awesome faculty/leadership as well as the opportunity to work with high acuity patients.… Read More
Spending time with my husband, son, and our two dogs
Sean Noble, MD
- GME Resident
I chose UK as my number one residency for the training and personalities. Whether I was shadowing, on a rotation, or just meeting to ask questions… Read More
Running, biking, hiking, lifting weights, reading, history podcasts, cooking, baking
Alessandro Sarno, DO
- GME Resident
When looking for a residency program, I knew I wanted to train at a program that would provide top-notch clinical training and would allow… Read More
Ice Hockey, Cooking, and attempting to golf
Michael Vogel, DO
- GME Resident
I was immediately struck by the kindness of the residents and faculty during my interview with UK and knew it would be a perfect location to learn… Read More
Hiking, Football, Reading, Running, Weight lifting, Board Games
Max Westlake, MD
- GME Resident
I chose UK because of the excellent clinical training, the focus on resident education, and ultimately the welcoming environment I experienced… Read More
Spending time with friends and family, trying new restaurants and breweries, watching/playing sports, cooking
PGY3
Amina Anwar, MD
- GME Resident
I chose UK foremost because I wanted to train at a large academic institution that contains a strong curriculum with robust exposure to every… Read More
Traveling, Indoor Cycling, Formula One Racing
Jamie Boggs, MD
- GME Resident
I chose UK because of the program’s dedication to resident education, as well as to Kentucky’s people. I am excited to receive exceptional… Read More
Hiking, Pub Trivia, Baking, and spending time with my Cats
Sumeer Brar, MD
- GME Resident
Completing my medical school at the University of Kentucky, I knew firsthand just how knowledgeable and caring the doctors here are. Further, I… Read More
Soccer, Board Games, Reading, Movies, and Weightlifting
Corinne Gibson, MD
- GME Resident
I left the UK interview day feeling confident that I could grow both personally and professionally here. The program’s commitment to education as… Read More
Cooking, Reading, High Intensity Interval Training
Madison Harned, MD
- GME Resident
Cool residents, supportive faculty, and amazing training!
Pilates, Reading, Hiking, and trying new Restaurants and Bars w/friends & family
Philip Janszen
- GME Resident
The faculty and residents on my interview day made me feel at home! The opportunities and excellent training from high acuity cases at a leading… Read More
Wake Foiling, Fitness, Surfing, Snowboarding, Skiing, Traveling, Cooking, Golfing, Basketball, Sand Volleyball
Steven Janszen, DO
- GME Resident
I chose UK due to its commitment to resident education, well-being, and its close-knit community. I'm eager for the opportunity to work with high-… Read More
Wake-Foiling and Wake-Surfing, Snowboarding, Skiing, Scuba Diving, Weight Lifting, Traveling
Chandler Johnson, MD
- GME Resident
I choose UK Anesthesiology for its excellent clinical training, extraordinary resident camaraderie, and approachable faculty.
National Parks, Skiing, DIY Home Renovations, International Travel
Justin Kelley, MD
- GME Resident
I chose UK for their record of creating excellent graduates as well as the great experience I had interacting with residents and faculty… Read More
Basketball, Golf, UK sports teams, Guitar, spending time at the Lake
Brianna Kilbane, DO
- GME Resident
I chose UK for their emphasis on education and mentorship, early exposure to anesthesia, supportive and friendly environment.
Visiting National Parks, Traveling, Yoga, Candle making, spending time with family & friends
Brandon Knopp, MD
- GME Resident
For their resident-focused environment, high acuity cases and great didactic structure.
Soccer, Weightlifting, Fishing, Reading
Clay Larkin, MD
- GME Resident
Kentucky has a unique patient population often with extremely complex pathologies. I want to serve the people of the commonwealth and I consider… Read More
I like to stay active outside, Cooking (and Eating), Building things with my hands
Jeremy Latham, MD
- GME Resident
Incredible faculty and residents, a tight-knit community, and a desire to stay in Lexington!
Hunting, Snowboarding, Golf
Paxton Peacock, MD
- GME Resident
In addition to the extraordinary anesthesia education at UK, I chose this program because of the emphasis placed on fostering well-rounded… Read More
Raising and Showing Livestock, Traveling, Tennis, spending time with my Family
Melhem Zakharia, MD
- GME Resident
Every interaction with the faculty and residents made me feel welcomed and that I belonged at UK. Whether it is hanging out with the pain team or… Read More
Tennis, Golf, Traveling, and Cards
Bayli Zimmerman, DO
- GME Resident
I chose UK for the exceptional clinical training and strong sense of camaraderie among faculty and residents. During my interview day, I had the… Read More
Pilates, Running, Art, Video Games, hanging out with my Husband and Dogs
PGY2
Austin Broadhead, MD
- GME Resident
I was initially drawn to UK Anesthesiology for its beautiful, family-friendly location in Lexington. I grew to love the program as I learned about… Read More
Sports (especially soccer & basketball), fly fishing and fly tying, language learning, reading, playing with kiddos
Mark Casto, MD
- GME Resident
The program offers unparalleled acuity and complexity of training. During my time as a medical student, I was always impressed by the knowledge,… Read More
Cooking, basketball, gaming, watch collecting, favorite sports teams: UK and Bengals
Andrew Fields, DO
- GME Resident
I chose UK because of the exceptional training I will receive in my home state.
Hunting, fishing, spending time with my family
Richard Ford, MD
- GME Resident
Most of the complex cases where I’m from get transferred to UK; I want to learn how they’re handled when they get there. I also want to provide… Read More
Basketball, golf, football, history
Tyler Gabrielson, MD
- GME Resident
Dedication to clinical teaching (OSCE Olympics, etc.), Level I trauma center, affordability and tranquility of Lexington, an intern year that… Read More
Trail running, picnicking
Skylar Harmon, MD
- GME Resident
I chose UK Anesthesiology because the faculty and residents I was able to interact with on my interview day were so supportive and welcoming.… Read More
Hiking, skiing, pickleball
Spencer Hemmerich, MD
- GME Resident
The faculty is very supportive and the resident culture/residents is/are wonderful. I had very positive interactions with both the attendings and… Read More
Basketball, pickleball, golf, running, hiking, camping
Tyler Hoffman, MD
- GME Resident
I chose UK Anesthesiology because it encompassed everything I was looking for in a program: diverse patients, exposure to high acuity cases,… Read More
Fishing, hiking, camping, off-road enduro, reading, working on cars, moving, & video games
Stephen Hueniken, MD
- GME Resident
During my interview, the faculty seemed very supportive and personable. The residents were extremely welcoming, and UK is a great program where I… Read More
Saltwater fishing, freediving, working out
Hunter Kall, DO
- GME Resident
I chose UK for the integrated early anesthesia exposure, the dedicated faculty who truly invest in each resident's personal growth, and the… Read More
Cooking, trying new breweries & wineries, weightlifting
Harrison Labban, MD
- GME Resident
UK felt like home from the moment I connected with the residents and faculty. I was drawn to the program’s strong sense of community, excellent… Read More
Travel, music, finance, Carolina Hurricanes hockey, watching college sports
Tyler Lynd, MD
- GME Resident
UK provides excellent training with hands-on experience in high-acuity cases focusing on education. Additionally, Lexington offers a family-… Read More
Golfing, travel, cooking, weightlifting, watching college sports
John Newman, MD
- GME Resident
I chose UK because of the amazing faculty and residents. During my away rotations I quickly noticed everyone within the department seemed more… Read More
Lake in the summer, walks/hikes with friends, swimming
Oluwafikayo Olamigoke, MD
- GME Resident
Music production, organized basketball, weightlifting, long-distance running, hiking, vinyl record collecting
Mitchell Owens, MD
- GME Resident
I chose the University of Kentucky Anesthesiology program for the great learning environment. The faculty are very welcoming and love teaching. I… Read More
Fishing, hunting, any sports activities
James Ratliff, DO
- GME Resident
The University of Kentucky had that unmistakable "it" factor that immediately drew me in. I was impressed by how the program was marketed—it… Read More
Chess, hiking, being a dad
Seeta Shah, MD
- GME Resident
UK made an incredible first impression with a great mix of resident camaraderie and excellent quality of training. These were the two most… Read More
Painting, henna art, cooking, hiking
Andrew Stotka, MD
- GME Resident
UK Anesthesiology was the place for me because of its early anesthesia rotation exposure, supportive faculty, friendly residents, and various… Read More
Playing beach volleyball, tennis, & soccer; binge watching crime dramas, wine tastings, spending time with my partner, Maeve.