Year 2
Gabriela Amadeo, DO
Jelani Bender, MD
Joshua Berk, MD
Hometown:Dover, New Hampshire
Undergraduate Training:University of New Hampshire, B.A. in Philosophy
Medical School:Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Profession Area of Interest:Medical Humanities and Physician Authorship.
Why I came to MCG:The opportunity to provide medical care to an underserved population, as well and the immense volume and acuity that are vital to world-class training.
Robert Besch, MD
Hometown:Albany, NY
Undergraduate Training:Johns Hopkins University
Medical School:Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Profession Area of Interest:Operational Medicine & EMS
Why I came to MCG:I came to MCG because I wanted the same high-quality education that I witnessed my upper co-residents receive from each other, our exceptional faculty, the high volume/acuity of patients, program culture, and opportunities across critical care, HEMS, austere, tactical, and disaster medicine.
Jason Halley, DO
Hometown:Layton, Utah
Undergraduate Training:Southern Utah University
Medical School:A.T. Still University - Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Profession Area of Interest:Wilderness Medicine
Why I came to MCG:MCG not only felt like the place where I'd receive the best ranging, but a place where I would belong. The emphasis on pediatric care is a unique strength of the program. I love knowing that I will have the ability to intervene and care for anyone in any situation.
Neva Hope, DO
Hometown:East Point, GA
Undergraduate Training:University of Georgia
Medical School:William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Profession Area of Interest:Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Social EM/Health disparities
Why I came to MCG:Being from Georgia, I've always heard great things about MCG. After my interview, it just felt like the right fit. Between the exemplary clinical training, the abundance of mentorship, and high acuity patients, I knew I would get everything I needed to become an excellent physician.
Tyler Jetjomlong, MD
Hometown:Middletown, NY
Undergraduate Training:SUNY, Albany
Medical School:Albany Medical College
Profession Area of Interest:Critical Care
Why I came to MCG:MCG has a high acuity and volume of patients plus an ED ICU which will give me the broadest range of cases and critical care exposure to be prepared for any scenario. In addition, the staff and faculty were incredibly welcoming, friendly and eager to teach.
Manpreet Luthra, MD
Hometown:Rancho Mirage, CA
Undergraduate Training:University California Riverside
Medical School:University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia
Profession Area of Interest:Operational Medicine/Tactical Medicine/Critical Care
Why I came to MCG:First, I was lured in by the amazing residents that I met as a medical student. I witnessed their unparalleled skill in the ED while also feeling a passion for emergency medicine. Second, the volume is unlike any other hospital in the region, thus making it a slam dunk when it came to experience. Lastly, I love living in the southeast.
Tyler Reid, MD
Hometown: Cedarville, OH
Undergraduate Training:Cedarville University
Medical School:University of Toledo
Profession Area of Interest:Military Medicine, EMS
Why I came to MCG:I appreciate that MCG provides a wide variety of acuity and diversity in the patient population it serves. From my first day in the department as a rotating student, I was welcomed and accepted as a valuable member of the team, and over time I was only more and more impressed with the environment and atmosphere that MCG has cultivated within the department. In additional, the robust academic instruction, and unique opportunities to work and learn outside of the hospital made MCG the best location for me to continue my training.
Eddie Rutledge, DO
Hometown:Satellite Beach, FL
Undergraduate Training:BS Health Science at University of Central Florida
Medical School:VCOM- Auburn
Profession Area of Interest:Army Medicine and Ultrasound
Why I came to MCG:I chose MCG because it provided the best opportunity to see high acuity patients on a regular basis, and during my audition, I found that the staff and residents were very supportive and fostered growth and learning.
Abi Thompson, DO
Hometown:Wolcottville, Indiana
Undergraduate Training:Indiana University
Medical School:Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Profession Area of Interest:Undecided
Why I came to MCG:I had the opportunity to rotate in the department as a medical student and I loved the experience! The attendings and residents were wonderful at teaching and very supportive. The department has high volume and high acuity, making it a great place to learn and to push myself.
Valdemar Wany, MD
Bryan Turner
Hometown:Tyler, TX
Undergraduate Training:Southern Methodist University
Medical School:Trinity School of Medicine
Profession Area of Interest:Critical Care, Resuscitation, Community Medicine, Patient Advocacy.
Why I came to MCG:
Things I enjoy outside of Emergency Medicine: