Hometown
Columbia, TN

Medical School
PCOM

Hobbies, facts and interests
Outside of medicine I enjoy gardening, wood working, and spending time with my family. Last year we tried make a variety of hot sauces from the garden only to realize my heat tolerance is not quite what I thought it was. Now living in such a beautiful part of the country we are trying to spend a lot more time hiking in the abundance of national parks near by. 

Why Fresno?
UCSF Fresno offers many opportunities grow and learn as I start my post graduate training. There are many great educators that care about your education and a vast array of pathologies. On top of that, the valley is a wonderful place to live with so much to do in close proximity.

What are your other career interests (specialties/fellowships)?
Hospital medicine, Critical Care medicine

What are your research interests?
Diseases of aging, endocrine disorders