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Med-Peds Residents

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Med-Peds Residents

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Alexa Alfred, MD

PGY-4

University of Minnesota

New Ulm, MN

What do you like about your program?

I loved the people! It was so clear to me that residents, faculty, and staff were all such kind, genuine people who truly cared about each other,… Read More

What are your hobbies?

I enjoy painting, jigsaw puzzles, reading, watching football, and frequenting local coffee shops

William Hislope, MD

PGY-4

University of Louisville School of Medicine

Somerset, KY

What do you like about your program?

I remember being impressed by the community at this program. The residents and leadership were genuine, kind, and just seemed like a close-knit… Read More

What are your hobbies?

Spending time with my wife and daughter, watching baseball (St. Louis Cardinals), fishing, kayaking, hiking, bourbon collecting, playing very… Read More

Misa Ito, MD

PGY-4

National Defense Medical College

Tokyo, Japan

What do you like about your program?

I love Lexington and want to pursue my career here. I was able to talk to a couple of UK MedPeds doctors. They were all great and I desire to… Read More

What are your hobbies?

Hiking, reading, listening to Jazz, hanging out with friends, enjoying quiet time

Dealla Samadi

PGY-4

University of Kentucky College of Medicine

What do you like about your program?

I wanted to join a community, and I knew that the med-peds community we have here is warm, loving, and so supportive!

What are your hobbies?

I write poetry, love art, and started horseback riding last year. Memoirs are my favorite genre of books to read, and my two favorites that I’ve… Read More

Hallie Walther, MD

PGY-4

University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Lexington, KY

What do you like about your program?

I chose UK for MedPeds because of the amazing MedPeds residents that I met during medical school, the strong MedPeds culture, and the complexity… Read More

What are your hobbies?

Pilates, yoga, hanging out with my cats (Milo and Daisy), and hanging out with friends!

PGY-4 Slideshow

Alexa Alfred

Mohammed Hindi

William Hislope

Misa Ito

Dealla Samadi

Hallie Walther

PGY-3

Anna Bowling, MD

PGY-3

University of Louisville School of Medicine

New Haven, KY

What do you like about your program?

They're everywhere! It's great to feel like there's a community throughout the hospital and clinics and getting to see everyone weekly.

What are your hobbies?

Reading, hanging with friends, checking out new restaurants, porch sitting

Jerod Crockett, MD

PGY-3

University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Wilmore, KY

What do you like about your program?

There is a great community of Med-Peds physicians at UK and throughout Lexington. I always feel supported at UK, and I can follow many well-… Read More

What are your hobbies?

UK sports, creek fishing, disc golf, gardening, reading, going on walks with my wife, our son, and our dog Maxwell!

Sonja France, MD

PGY-3

University of Washington

Missoula, MT

What do you like about your program?

People are very friendly, easygoing, and always willing to help out.

What are your hobbies?

Reading, cooking, hiking, skiing, live music, games of all kinds

Brenden Garrett, MD

PGY-3

UT Southwestern Medical Center

Eagle Mountain, Utah

What do you like about your program?

The people are wonderful! I've loved everyone I've worked with, they are all so caring, and the patient population has been very fulfilling to… Read More

What are your hobbies?

Board games, volleyball, hiking, running, eating dark chocolate, playing with my daughter, traveling

Andrew Kennedy, MD

PGY-3

University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Singapore and Ashland, KY

Why did you choose the University of Kentucky?

I wanted a world class education treating the sickest patients with a good mix of both the bread and butter as well as the rare cases only seen at… Read More

What do you like about your program?

I am surrounded with people who want to not only become better doctors but also want to become better people. They understand that a fulfilled… Read More

What are your hobbies?

Cooking and baking, cycling, traveling both around the world and to national parks across the US, meaningful conversations and mentorship, and… Read More

Kendall Noble-Halcomb, MD

PGY-3

University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Hazard, KY

What do you like about your program?

My favorite thing about UK Med-Peds is how close everyone is. I feel like everyone genuinely cares about each other and wants to support one… Read More

What are your hobbies?

I love hanging out with my family and friends, going to the lake, working out, watching sports, playing pickle ball and online shopping!

Emily Ranseen, MD

PGY-3

University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Lexington, KY

What do you like about your program?

Med peds residents are known throughout the hospital for being excellent teachers and I’ve seen that first hand having a med peds upper level on… Read More

What are your hobbies?

Reading, painting, traveling

PGY-3 Slideshow

Andrew Kennedy

Brenden Garrett

Emily Ranseen

Jerod Crockett

Sonja France

Kendall Noble-Halcomb

PGY-2

Thomas Calderaro, MD

PGY-2

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Lockport, IL

What are your hobbies?

Volleyball, soccer, chess, pickle ball, trivia

Zachary Combs, DO

PGY-2

University of Pikeville – Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hazard, KY

What do you like about your program?

From the beginning of the application process, I was struck by how helpful and supportive the faculty and residents were. UK offers exceptional,… Read More

What are your hobbies?

I enjoy staying active with soccer, pickleball, and running, as well as relaxing with a good game of chess or Xbox. I also love playing the piano… Read More

Madison Han Connely, MD

PGY-2

University of Nebraska Medical Center

Omaha, Nebraska

What do you like about your program?

Coming from out of state, everyone is the program is so genuine and truly cares about you which has made the transition so smooth! I have so much… Read More

What are your hobbies?

Running, yoga, pickleball, traveling, karaoke, board games, glass blowing

Anna Cox, MD

PGY-2

University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Columbia, KY

What do you like about your program?

The humility and welcoming spirit of the UK MedPeds leadership and residents was evident immediately! Everyone I encountered before starting… Read More

What are your hobbies?

Cooking, watercolor painting, home renovations and hanging out with friends and family

Luiza Goldemberg, MD

PGY-2

Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF)

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

What do you like about your program?

From day one, everyone at UK has been so warm and welcoming that I instantly felt at home. Dr. Stewart, Dr. Wimberly, the chiefs, Lean, and the… Read More

What are your hobbies?

I love spending time with my dogs, traveling, hanging out with friends, discovering new restaurants, and dancing whenever I get the chance.

Titus LeMaster, MD

PGY-2

University of Louisville School of Medicine

Garrison, KY

What do you like about your program?

The incredibly kind and supportive people that I get to work with every day.

What are your hobbies?

Basketball, weightlifting, fantasy football, making music, being goofy and silly.

Ellie Rogers, MD

PGY-2

University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Lexington, KY

What do you like about your program?

Being at UK for medical school, I was able to see how wonderful all of the Med-Peds residents and faculty were first hand. Everyone is so kind,… Read More

What are your hobbies?

Traveling, hiking with my husband and dog, trying out new restaurants, reading, going to workout classes

PGY-2 Slideshow

A group of eight residents stands on a rooftop, smiling against a cloudy sky. They appear relaxed and happy, with a cityscape and crane in the background.

Madison Han Connely and three friends holding up hand-painted illustrations of fruits.

Thomas Calderaro and his significant other standing in front of a restaurant. She wears a floral dress and glasses, and he is in a white shirt and bow tie. Flower boxes flank them.

Anna Cox smiling warmly, sitting in front of a large aquarium window. The scene is bathed in blue light, with sea creatures visible in the background.

Anna cox and her husband taking a selfie on a wooden bridge over a rushing river, surrounded by lush greenery and mountainous landscape under a partly cloudy sky.

Luiza Goldemberg sits on a rocky shore with four dogs by the sea. The scene is bright and serene, conveying happiness and companionship.

Zachary Combs and his wife take a selfie on a cruise ship at sunset. The vibrant sky reflects on the ocean, with a distant island silhouetted against the horizon.

PGY-1

Callie M Barnes

PGY-1

What do you like about your program?

As someone who went to UK, I was able to work with some of the med-peds faculty and residents as a student and see how amazing they were first… Read More

What are your hobbies?

I love to try new coffee shops and restaurants (especially with my co-residents!), I love to read, walk around the different parks in lexington,… Read More

Lacey Burke, MD

PGY-1

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine

Kalamazoo, MI

What do you like about your program?

While I was initially nervous about coming to UK from out of state and not knowing anybody, I have felt so welcomed, seen, and supported by every… Read More

What are your hobbies?

Traveling, hiking and backpacking, cooking, doing my best to keep my plants alive, trying new restaurants and wineries, community festivals,… Read More

Benjamin Fischer, MD

PGY-1

Indiana University

Charleston, South Carolina

What are your hobbies?

I like to spend my time outside of the hospital playing golf, reading, hiking and baking.

Allie Herron, MD

PGY-1

University of Illinois Chicago- Rockford

West Frankfort, Illinois

What do you like about your program?

My favorite part of life is spending it with the people I love, so finding a residency program that felt like a family was incredibly important to… Read More

What are your hobbies?

LOVE any social event with friends and family, long walks with my doodle, workout classes, trying new recipes, traveling, reading, and working on… Read More

Yosselin Ochoa Barrios, MD

PGY-1

WMU Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine

Lawrenceville-Suwanee, GA

What do you like about your program?

I love how welcoming and supportive everyone is! I was looking for a residency that felt like a home away from home, and from the moment I got… Read More

What are your hobbies?

I love traveling to new cities/countries and exploring their culture/food scene! I love trying new coffee shops, especially trying their white… Read More

Molly Powney, MD

PGY-1

West Virginia University (WVU) School of Medicine

Vienna, West Virginia

Why did you choose the University of Kentucky?

I chose the University of Kentucky because it offered the combination of excellent clinical training, a strong Med-Peds community, and… Read More

What do you like about your program?

I really appreciate how welcoming and supportive everyone in the Med-Peds program is. I was looking for a program where I could receive strong… Read More

What are your hobbies?

Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time outdoors camping, hiking, fishing, kayaking. On my weekends off, I enjoy traveling, trying new… Read More

Anna Claire Taylor, MD

PGY-1

McGovern Medical School - University of Texas at Houston

Houston, Texas

Why did you choose the University of Kentucky?

As a Texas girl who had never left the state for school or training, choosing to go out of state was a big step for me. From the moment I… Read More

What are your hobbies?

tennis, guitar, gardening, exploring coffee shops and restaurants (I love every cuisine!), reading, watching college sports (hook 'em horns!),… Read More

Eva Weitkamp, MD

PGY-1

What do you like about your program?

I have felt so welcomed into the UK family as someone who moved from out of state! I enjoy evenings out trying new restaurants in Lexington with… Read More

What are your hobbies?

Running, traveling, bourbon tours and quilting!