Why UK?
The people! Very supportive attendings and co-residents who want everyone to succeed and will help cover shifts when needed.
Why UK?
The volume/degree of pathology as well as the collegial relationship between the residents and attendings makes for a great training environment!
Why UK?
Inclusive, accepting, and open family atmosphere.
Why UK?
Having a close group of residents and supportive attendings with a wide variety of pathology, learning, and research opportunities.
Current Residents
R-4 Class (2019-2023)
Jacilyn Brainard, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-5 Education: University of Kentucky; University of Kentucky College of MedicineHometown: Somerset, KY
What do you like about your program?
I really appreciate the flexibility of the program and all of the attendings. They understand that life happens and are willing to work with you… Read More
What are your hobbies?
Sleep!, Family, Travel
Thomas Brim, DO
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-5 Education: University of South Florida; Alabama College of Osteopathic MedicineHometown: Fernandina Beach, FL
What do you like about your program?
The quality of the educational experiences and training. The attendings are willing to teach.
What are your hobbies?
Running with my dog, video games
Eduardo Chacon Pabon, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-5 Education: Universidad Centroccidental Lisandro Alvarado; Univ. of KY (Surgery)Hometown: Barquisimeto, Venezuela
What do you like about your program?
My co-residents and the camaraderie within the group.
What are your hobbies?
Outdoor activities, traveling, cooking, playing sports.
Baher Guirguis, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-5 Education: Tulane University; University of Kentucky COMHometown: Al Ain, UAE
What do you like about your program?
The breadth of the pathology we get to see, supportive mentors, but most of all my co-residents!
What are your hobbies?
Reading, travelling, cooking
Mohamed Issa, MBBCh
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-5 Education: Alexandria University; University of Kentucky (General Surgery)Hometown: Alexandria, Egypt
What do you like about your program?
The UK Radiology Residency provides a very sophisticated learning experience in different imaging disciplines with broad exposure to a wide… Read More
What are your hobbies?
Soccer, Cooking, Spending time with Family
John Kuipers, DO
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-5 Education: California State Univ. (Fresno); WV School of Osteopathic MedicineHometown: Quincy, CA
What do you like about your program?
The diversity between rotations. Each modality has its own location, attendings, ancillary staff, and environment. Every rotation is an enriching… Read More
What are your hobbies?
Theater, Kayaking, Camping, Hiking
Daniel Ramsey, DO
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-5 Education: Univ. of Tennessee; DeBusk College of Osteo. Med.; UK (Surgery)Hometown: Vonore, TN
What do you like about your program?
My favorite thing about the residency program is the breadth of pathology exposure. Being a Level 1 Trauma Center serving most of Eastern and… Read More
What are your hobbies?
Spending time with my wife and son, exercising, bourbon, University of Tennessee sports
Sara Zamanian, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-5 Education: National University of Iran; Uppsala University, SwedenHometown: Tehran, Iran
What do you like about your program?
Resident-run program with excellent academic and social support in a positive and welcoming learning environment. It is a high-volume referral… Read More
What are your hobbies?
Traveling, photography, painting, playing piano, cooking, and most importantly enjoying each and every moment with my family!
R-3 Class (2020-2024)
Mohamed Tarek Seleem Ahmed, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-4 Education: Faculty of Medicine Alexandria Univ. (Egypt); Weill Cornell COM (NY)Hometown: Alexandria, Egypt
What do you like about your program?
The diversity of pathology seen and the complexity of tertiary referral cases.
What are your hobbies?
Power lifting, indoor climbing, hiking, baking, cooking Mediterranean food, sushi, travel, New York Fashion Week, horror and noir literature.
Andrew Barty, DO
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-4 Education: Brock University; LMU-DCOMHometown: Niagara Falls, Canada
What do you like about your program?
Complexity & diversity of cases.
What are your hobbies?
Fishing (salmon, steelhead), board games, video games, motorcycles, classic cars, pumpkin carving
Johnrick Bishop, DO
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-4 Education: Tennessee Tech; Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM)Hometown: Jamestown, Tennessee
What do you like about your program?
Everyone within the program is extremely nice and supportive. The faculty, fellows, and residents are all willing to teach which makes for a great… Read More
What are your hobbies?
Playing and watching sports, spending time with family.
Dillon Hickman, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-4 Education: Cornell Univ.; University of Kentucky College of MedicineHometown: Lexington, KY
What do you like about your program?
Being a small part of contributing to the healthcare of my hometown and the surrounding underserved areas.
What are your hobbies?
Collecting bourbon, trying new restaurants, cars, UK basketball and football games
Elias Nassar, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-4 Education: University of Louisville; University of Kentucky COMHometown: Louisville, KY
What do you like about your program?
I enjoy the collegial environment, as well as the diverse cases we see. Additionally, the faculty here is very passionate about teaching and… Read More
What are your hobbies?
Running, Golf
Eric Sias, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-4 Education: Marshall Univ,; Marshall Univ. School of Med.; UK (Internal Med.)Hometown: Chesapeake, OH
What do you like about your program?
Everyone including faculty and co-residents are very welcoming and eager to teach. A priority is placed on learning and all the faculty are very… Read More
What are your hobbies?
Fishing for walleye and pike in Northern Ontario, Golf, Skiing, playing fetch with my German Shepherd (Thor) and my Labrador (Bear).
David Turner, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-4 Education: Univ. of KY; Morehead State; Univ. of KY College of MedicineHometown: Elizabethtown, KY
What do you like about your program?
Interesting cases, faculty mentoring, my co-residents
What are your hobbies?
Trying new things, traveling new places, running, spelunking, Magic the Gathering, Nintendo switch, movies
Luke White, DO
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-4 Education: Eastern Kentucky University; LMU-DCOMHometown: Lancaster, KY
What do you like about your program?
The attendings love to teach.
What are your hobbies?
Fishing, weight lifting, hunting, gaming, and playing with my dogs.
R-2 Class (2021-2025)
Brady Brooks, DO
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-3 Education: University of Pikeville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Trae Brooks, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-3 Education: University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Glenn Irby, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-3 Education: University of Alabama School of Medicine
Michael Nisiewicz, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-3 Education: University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Brendan Rhatican, DO
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-3 Hometown: Beaver Dam, WII chose UK radiology, instead of other large academic programs, largely because Lexington is such a manageable city for raising children. Also,… Read More
What are your hobbies?
I'm Catholic. My wife and I have four very fun children. I love reading great books and lifting weights.
Cole Wilken, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-3 Education: University of Kentucky College of MedicineHometown: Bowling Green, KY
UK is a great place to train due to the wide range and volume of pathology seen, and Lexington is a great place to live.
What are your hobbies?
Basketball, Running, Swimming, Board Games, Video Games, Going to Craft Breweries and Bourbon Distilleries
Tanner Womble, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-3 Education: UofL; UKCOM; UK Gatton College; UNC IM-PrelimHometown: Paducah, KY
I really enjoyed my time with all of the residents and faculty during my rotation as a 4th year medical student.
What are your hobbies?
Gaming, audiobooks, pretty much any outdoor activity.
R-1 Class (2022-2026)
