PGY-1

Class of 2029

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Monica Abou-Ezzi, MD

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

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Alejandro Arzola, MD 

Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

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Nicole Beliz, MD

University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine

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Julia Cook, MD 

Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University

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Parker Davis, MD 

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

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Emma Dusek-Shaw, MD 

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans

Brett Frank, MD, MPH 

University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine

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Jordan Geary, MD 

University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine

Charles LeNeave, MD 

Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine

Teresita Mendez, MD 

Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

Colton Necaise, MD

University of Mississippi School of Medicine

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Hanna Nour, MD 

University of Central Florida College of Medicine

Alex Pedowitz, MD, MPH 

University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine

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Giselle Pegaitaz, MD

University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson

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Melissa Rallo, MD 

University of Maryland School of Medicine

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Monica Abou-Ezzi, MD

Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

Hometown

Boston, MA 

Interests

Health administration, event medicine, and health equity 

Hobbies

Traveling, nature walks, hiking, skiing, and workout classes

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Brianna Armentrout, MD 

Eastern Virginia Medical School

Hometown

Rockingham, VA 

Interests

Community outreach and public health 

Hobbies

Reading, cooking, and playing with my nieces and nephew

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Alejandro Arzola, MD 

Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

Hometown

Miami, FL 

Interests

Intensive care medicine, disaster and event medicine, quality improvement research, and men’s health awareness 

Hobbies

Hiking (goal: visit every U.S. national park), enjoying good music with friends, and anything related to the beach or mountains

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Nicole Beliz, MD

University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine

Hometown

Mexico City, Mexico, and St. Louis, MO 

Interests

EMS, humanitarian medicine, social medicine, disaster medicine, global emergency medicine, and ultrasound

Hobbies

Snorkeling, gardening, swimming, running, cycling, Pilates, yoga, environmental conservation, reading, painting and crafts, fostering rescue animals, traveling, techno music, and spending time with family and friends

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Julia Cook, MD 

Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University

Hometown

Greensboro, NC 

Interests

Critical care, ultrasound, resuscitation, and wilderness medicine 

Hobbies

Working out, hot yoga, hiking, traveling, exploring, and spending time with friends and family

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Parker Davis, MD 

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

Hometown

USA and Luxembourg 

Interests

Health policy, health care administration, and critical care 

Hobbies

Photography, weightlifting, unsuccessfully attempting to satisfy my sweet tooth, and antagonizing my dog

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Emma Dusek-Shaw, MD 

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans

Hometown

Ellsworth, WI 

Interests

Health equity and social emergency medicine

Hobbies

Traveling, trying new restaurants, spending time outdoors, and attending group fitness classes

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Kelly Fife, DO 

Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hometown

Marlborough, MA 

Interests

Wilderness medicine and ultrasound  

Hobbies

Reading history and fiction, traveling, hiking with my four dogs, cooking, and rowing whenever I get the chance

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Brett Frank, MD, MPH 

University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine

Hometown

Pittsburgh, PA 

Interests

Health policy, sports medicine, health administration, and environmental health 

Hobbies

Playing soccer and golf, playing video games with friends, competing in bar trivia, and spending as much time with dogs as possible

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Jordan Geary, MD 

University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine

Hometown

Rockville, MD 

Interests

Global health, wilderness medicine, women’s and children’s health, and genetics 

Hobbies

Scuba diving, crocheting, lobstering, fishing, surfing, and marine science

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Bridgette Hernandez, MD

Albany Medical College

Hometown

Hialeah, FL 

Interests

Medical education, health equity, women’s health, and social emergency medicine 

Hobbies

Outside of medicine, I channel my energy into digital design, longboarding, and home renovation projects. I’m also usually collecting plants like they’re Pokémon and starting projects with more confidence than skill.

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Marian W. Khalil, MD

Northeast Ohio Medical University

Hometown

Cleveland, OH 

Interests

Advocacy for sexual assault and trafficking survivors, women’s health, EMS, and medical education 

Hobbies

Sunset chasing, traveling, yoga, painting, running, iPhone photography, and teaching Sunday school

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Charles LeNeave, MD 

Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine

Hometown

Minneapolis, MN 

Interests

Disaster medicine, EMS, austere medicine, and tropical medicine

Hobbies

Hiking, camping, scuba diving, and running

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Teresita Mendez, MD 

Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

Hometown

Miami, FL 

Interests

Social emergency medicine, global health, and wilderness medicine 

Hobbies

Traveling, running, Pilates and yoga, long beach days, water sports, hiking adventures, baking, and being a major foodie

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Colton Necaise, MD

University of Mississippi School of Medicine

Hometown

Hattiesburg, MS 

Interests

Ultrasound, health policy, and critical care 

Hobbies

Saltwater fishing, golf, and plants

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Hanna Nour, MD 

University of Central Florida College of Medicine

Hometown

Orlando, FL 

Interests

EMS, event medicine, and medical education 

Hobbies

Weightlifting, watching TV shows, spending time with friends and their animals, and street epistemology

Andressa Paixao, MD

Faculdade Meridional IMED

Hometown

Passo Fundo, Brazil

Interests

Ultrasound, diving medicine, and social emergency medicine

Hobbies

Hiking, skiing, outdoor activities, discovering new coffee shops, scuba diving and beach time.

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Alex Pedowitz, MD, MPH 

University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine

Hometown

Milton, GA 

Interests

Pediatrics, critical care, and toxicology

Hobbies

I love running, playing the flute, traveling with friends and family, and crafts and game nights. I’m also a big fan of watching and playing Pokémon.

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Giselle Pegaitaz, MD

University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson

Hometown

New York City, NY

Interests

Community advocacy, substance use prevention and safety, and women’s health

Hobbies

Drawing, cooking, woodworking, hiking, and spending time with my dog

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Melissa Rallo, MD 

University of Maryland School of Medicine

Hometown

Potomac, MD 

Interests

Global health, social emergency medicine, and care for migrant and Indigenous communities 

Hobbies

Traveling (especially for street food), trying new restaurants, skiing, and spending time with friends and family