Current Residents
Check out our current residents! They are diverse yet commonly united. Our residents are from all over the world, around the country, various medical schools, and they work together to advance the field of Emergency Medicine, clinically and academically.
INTERNS
Hello everyone!
I was born and raised in Iraq, and after completing medical school, my journey in medicine took me through different settings across Iraq, the United States, and Egypt. I’m thrilled to begin this new chapter in Emergency Medicine at UVA and to be part of such an amazing team in a city as beautiful and welcoming as Charlottesville.
Within Emergency Medicine, I am interested in global health, wilderness medicine and toxicology.
Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time outdoors, whether running, hiking, or simply exploring nature. I also enjoy traveling and discovering new places and cultures with my family. I love to read, especially history and poetry.
Fun fact: I practiced beekeeping for two years, and it became one of my most memorable experiences.
Thank you for stopping by, and I look forward to getting to know everyone!
Hi, I’m Carly!
Hometown: Charleston, SC
Undergrad: University of Notre Dame
Med School: Medical University of South Carolina
I couples-matched with my partner, John, and we are so excited to start a new adventure at UVA! My EM interests are medical education or ultrasound, but I’m open to anything. Outside of work I love to cook, workout/try new exercise classes, snow-ski, explore restaurants/bars, and do anything outdoors!
Fun fact: my family dog, Tucker, is a hospital therapy dog at MUSC (wish I could bring him to UVA)!
Hello everyone!
I was born in Ukraine and moved around the U.S. growing up. I went to Dartmouth College, where I majored in Anthropology and Russian while playing on the varsity women’s tennis team, and then attended University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville for medical school. I’m so excited to be joining UVA and can’t wait to explore more of Charlottesville. Outside of medicine, I love being outdoors hiking or kayaking, spending time with my dog Pippa, baking for family and friends, trying to perfect my matcha-making skills, and helping take care of my family’s Highland cows.
Hi! I’m Devin. 
I’m originally from Dexter, MI but went to Ohio State for undergrad, a gap year spent doing research, and med school. Nine years later, I was ready to change things up and head southeast for warmer weather and beautiful mountains! I am so excited to call Charlottesville home for the next three years and to further explore my EM interests, including global health, ultrasound, and EMS. In my free time, I love to roadtrip with my dog, Penny, and immerse myself in all of the hobbies (knitting, crocheting, sourdough, sewing, candle making, hiking, camping, and working in my garden!).
Hey! I’m from Atlanta, Georgia. I spent my undergraduate years at the beautiful University of Virginia where I met my now fiancée and celebrated a basketball national championship my graduating year. After a season spent teaching skiing in Colorado and covid years in Washington, D.C., I began medical school in 2021 at the Medical College of Georgia in Athens, GA where I got to cheer another team to a national championship. Coincidence? I think not! As an MD/MBA, I’m particularly interested in process optimization within the ED and hope to incorporate administrative work in my future career. I was thrilled to return to cville for its stunning fall foliage, abundant outdoor opportunities (camping, rafting, biking, breweries etc.), and rich culinary scene!
Hi everyone! 
I’m Tyler, originally from Newark, Delaware. I headed south to Georgia Tech for undergrad before moving to New Orleans for the MD/PhD program at LSU (Geaux Tigers!), where I focused my dissertation on environmental epidemiology. I’m thrilled to be in Charlottesville to be closer to family and to take advantage of the incredible local trails. Professionally, I’m interested in aerospace, addiction, sports, and wilderness medicine. Outside of the hospital, you’ll find me traveling with my fiancée, hiking, trail running, or working on home improvement projects. I also enjoy reading adventure books and taking my cat for the occasional walk!
PGY-2
Name: Bryan Beaubrun
Hometown: East Flatbush, Brooklyn/Westbury, NY
Undergrad: University of Virginia
Med School: Howard University College of Medicine
Hobbies: cooking, photography/videography, basketball, football, mentorship, community outreach programs for soci-economically disadvantaged populations, working out/gym
Interesting Fact About Me: I spent time with the New England Patriots and their team doctors to learn more about sports medicine
Future Plans: Sports Medicine/Team Physician
Hello! I’m originally from Fairfax, Virginia and played collegiate soccer at the College of William and Mary. I then spent 18 months volunteering for a global public health nonprofit in Cape Town, South Africa. After returning home to the US I scribed in an ED in Fairfax, VA while applying to medical school and ended up staying in the DC for medical school at GW. I hope to combine many of my interests in monitoring and evaluation and health system development with a career in Emergency Medicine.
Outside of medicine, I try and keep up on the soccer field and will always be up for a hike or bike ride. I’m excited to make the most of UVA and beautiful Charlottesville!
Hello! I was born in Indianapolis, but have lived most of my life in Augusta, Georgia. I went to the University of Alabama (Roll Tide!) for undergrad where I majored in Physics and Biology followed by medical school at the Medical College of Georgia. I am a dual citizen with the US and Australia, and Sydney is my favorite city in the world! I seriously enjoy being active and learning new skills like brewing mead!
Fun Fact: This picture of me was featured on the front page of the Augusta Chronicle for the MCG Match Day!
Hi, I’m Maria!
Hometown: Toa Alta, Puerto Rico
I’m looking forward to living somewhere new, exploring Charlottesville’s local spots, and definitely checking out the wineries! I’m into CrossFit and weightlifting and I have five cats.
Fun fact: I don’t know how to ride a bike.
I love emergency medicine because no two days are ever the same. There’s always something new to learn, and the fast-paced, team-based environment keeps me on my toes in the best way.
Hello, everyone! My name is Jason Fu, and I was born and raised in Northern Virginia! I attended Swarthmore College for my undergraduate studies, and then went on to New York Medical College for medical school.
I’m now super stoked to be training in Emergency Medicine here at UVA! I knew I wanted to pursue EM early on in medical school, as no other specialty allows me to gain exposure to such a wide range of interesting pathologies and procedures.
I enjoy spending my free time doing anything basketball-related (always down for some pick-up), pretending to read on my Kindle, winning at bar trivia nights, and injuring myself at the gym.
Hometown: Huntington Beach, CA
Undergrad: Scripps College
Grad School: Stanford University
Medical School: California University of Science and Medicine
I’m a coastal California girl through and through, thrilled to be starting this new adventure at UVA! My interests within EM include hyperbarics, addiction medicine and harm reduction, and global health. When I’m not on shift, I love to read, scout out the local music and arts scene, ski, and scuba dive.
Fun fact: I was a scuba instructor for 6 years!
Hi, I’m Scott. Since graduating from the University of Michigan with a bachelor’s degree, I’ve been a paramedic, a Marine Corps officer, a UVA law student and graduate, a state prosecutor, and a federal prosecutor. My work in prosecution focused mostly on violent crimes and crimes against children.
I’m interested in tactical medicine, the health effects of testifying on child crime victims, and convincing physicians that they should care about the quality of their testimony in assault cases because it matters to the health of their patients.
Outside of medicine, I enjoy dogs (especially the now-adult silver Labrador retriever in the picture), exercise, dark comedies, and cheap sci-fi novels.
Hey y’all! I’m Mady and was raised a military brat but have always claimed the Panhandle of Florida/South Alabama as home. I earned a degree in Chemistry with a minor in History and Business from Auburn University, War Eagle! I completed my medical school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.
My husband, Robbie, is an army officer and is set to start law school to become a JAG. Outside of work, I love to dance, swim, cook/bake, and cheer on Auburn in whatever sport is currently in season. My professional interests include disaster medicine, health care in underserved populations, and medical education.
We are so excited to be back in my husband’s home state of Virginia and to be part of the UVA/Charlottesville community!
Name: Onyinyechi Gift Ochiobi
Preferred Name: Gift
Pronouns: she/her
Birth country: Nigeria
Hometown: Marietta, GA
Undergrad: University of Georgia
Graduate Degree: Duke University
Med School: University of South Carolina, Greenville
Hobbies: Hiking/outdoor activities, traveling, fitness/exercise, reading (mostly fiction), good music, listening to podcasts
Ask me about: EM, good books/podcast recommendations, anything else!
Future Plans: Interested in global health, but also open to other opportunities
Name: Maren Plant
Preferred name: Maren or Mare
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: Sacramento, CA
Undergrad: Wake Forest University
Med school: George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences
Hobbies: Swimming, running, watercolor painting, biking, reading, outdoor adventuring with my mini Aussie named Stevie, trying new restaurants/bars, and traveling
Ask me about: The best running/biking trails in town, where to get a good bite to eat
Fun fact: I just completed my first half ironman!
Future Plans: Growing a garden in my backyard and raising chickens. Career wise, I’m not sure, but I am interested in sports medicine, social EM, and ultrasound!
Hello! I grew up in Silver Spring, Maryland and then went to undergrad at the University of Maryland. I then attended medical school in DC at George Washington University.
In my free time I love golfing, traveling, playing/watching ice hockey and baseball and hanging out with my wife!
Hey everyone! I’m Peter and I am so happy to be a part of the UVA EM family! I was born in New York City, but spent most of my life in upstate New York. I did undergrad at the University at Buffalo, and went to med school here at UVA. I immediately fell in love with both UVA and Charlottesville and I am so excited to be here for 3 more years. My EM interests include medical education, critical care and maybe even some ultrasound.
Outside of medicine, you’ll find me enjoying the many breweries, wineries, restaurants or beautiful outdoors that Charlottesville has to offer.
PGY-3
Hello! I grew up in Charlottesville and attended UVA for undergrad. I attended medical school in Pakistan and came back to Charlottesville to work here as a research associate in the Department of Anesthesiology while I took my licensing exams. Outside of EM, my passions include traveling, discovering new food places, and spending as much time outside as possible.
Name: Joel Buenrostro
Preferred name: Joel
Pronouns: he/him
Hometown: Tallahassee, FL
Undergrad: University of Florida
Med school: West Virginia University
Hobbies: climbing, hiking, birdwatching, guitar, Florida Gators sports
Ask me about getting outdoors around Charlottesville and where to get a tasty beverage!
Fun fact: I have played in an international ultimate frisbee tournament
Future Plans: Gain more exposure in global health, wilderness medicine, and toxicology
Preferred name: Analise
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
Undergrad: Florida Gulf Coast University
Med school: Florida State University
Hobbies: DIY house projects, gardening, hiking, camping, running
Ask me about: anything! Work-life balance, having a partner who is not in healthcare, managing finances in residency
Interesting fact about me: I ran a full marathon in medical school (0/10 would not recommend).
Future Plans: not sure yet, but plan to be involved with global health in some capacity.
Hi, my name is Ola El Kebbi, born and raised in Beirut, the city that made me fall in love with Emergency Medicine. I completed my MD with a minor in biomedical engineering at the American University of Beirut before pursuing a two year research fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine at the same institution. I then completed an intern year in Pediatrics in New York City before finally matching into Emergency Medicine here at UVA EM! My interests include research, medical education, and quality improvement. In my free time, I love to paint while listening to random podcasts. My friends rely on me when it comes to organizing camping trips, barbecues, and hikes. Also, you can always count on me for new music recommendations and beautiful biking routes.
bio coming soon!
Name: Amanda Gaines
Preferred Name: Amanda
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: Raleigh, NC
Undergrad: UNC Chapel Hill
Graduate Degree: University of Cincinnati
Med School: Penn State College of Medicine
Hobbies: Soccer, pickleball, peloton, dog training
Ask me about: EM, sports, pets
Interesting fact about me: I have volunteered training service dogs for 7 years
Future Plans: Unsure at the moment, may consider a fellowship or community hospital jobs
Hello, my name is Luisa (she/her/hers). I was born in Bogota, Colombia and lived there until I was 4 years old. Then my family moved to the US, and I grew up in Tampa, Florida. I went to the University of Florida for undergrad where I began volunteering as an emergency medical responder for our student EMS unit. This cemented my love for EM. After college I attended the University of South Florida for an MS in Medical Sciences and then went to Wake Forest University School of Medicine. Now, I am so excited to join the UVA EM family! I love to bake, hike, travel, paint, dance, and enjoy time with friends and family. One fun fact about me is I love to make elaborate gingerbread houses over the holidays (one year I made mini–Notre Dame Cathedral). I think I’m interested in going into academic medicine in the future, but I would also love to explore global emergency medicine. Feel free to ask me about EM or cool food recs in Cville!
Hello! I was born and grew up in the northern part of India. I attended medical school at Pt. B.D. Sharma PGIMS Rohtak, Haryana, and pursued a general surgery residency at the same institution. Then I moved to the US as a Research Fellow in New York for five years before relocating to Virginia for further research. I’m excited to be a part of the UVA family and the opportunities the program has to offer. My specific interests include global health and academics. I love to dance, specifically the classical dance forms of India. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, playing cricket, pickleball, cooking, and engaging in mindfulness activities. I am beyond grateful to be a part of UVA EM and look forward to exploring Charlottesville. Thank you for taking the time to read about my journey and interests.
Hello! I’m John (he/him) and I am a lifelong native of the state of Virginia, having grown up in Lexington just on the other side of Afton mountain, completed 4 years of college here in Charlottesville and spent the past 4 years by the beach down in Norfolk attending EVMS. I am one of four siblings to follow in our mother’s footsteps and earn bachelor’s degree from UVa, so one could say being a Wahoo is in my blood, and I am so excited to be back in the 434! Some of my interests within EM include ultrasound and medical education, but you can ask me about literally anything on the topic and I would love to chat, I love everything about this field of medicine.
Some of my interests outside medicine include just about anything sports-related, hiking, breweries/wineries, and most of all hanging with my amazing wife and cat watching a good movie.
Interesting fact: I once hiked an 8,000-foot mountain in Canada.
Future plans: TBD
Hi guys! I got the opportunity to bounce around a bit growing up. After some awesome stints in Hawaii and South Korea, I was lucky enough to land in Virginia and attend UVA for undergrad. After, I went to the Frank H Netter School of Medicine up in Connecticut and had a great time, but I’m stoked to come back to UVA and Charlottesville. My educational interests primarily revolve around wilderness and disaster medicine. When I’m not in the hospital or punishing myself with question banks, I love anything that gets me active and outside. Skiing is my favorite hobby, and I’m trying to learn to mountain bike with as few C-collars necessary as possible. On chill days, I try to cook new, and what are now mostly edible, foods and throw unreasonable amounts of various things on the grill.
Hello, I’m Dmitry! I’m originally from Moscow, Russia.
I graduated from
Lomonosov Moscow State University with my MD and PhD. In Russia, I practiced as an orthopedic trauma surgeon for eight years across diverse healthcare settings. After moving to the United States, I worked as a clinical research fellow at UCSF and then completed my intern year in EM at Garden City Hospital, affiliated with Michigan State University.
Outside of medicine, I enjoy traveling the world with my wife and child, cross-country skiing, outdoor sports, hiking, and whitewater boating/kayaking. My future professional interests include global health, trauma, and wilderness medicine.
Hi all! I was born in Portland, Maine and grew up nearby in Falmouth, Maine. I went to college nearby at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire, where I worked as a ski instructor and did a lot of research with fruit flies. I spent a year working as an ED scribe before starting medical school at Tufts. I met my partner Amanda in medical school, and we are both so thrilled to be at UVA (it turns out that Virginia IS for lovers!)
In my spare time, I love hiking and skiing, reading books and manga, cooking, and trying out local diners – of which Charlottesville has many. That said, I also enjoy a trip to Waffle House. Thanks for reading!!
bio coming soon!
Name: Erik C. Shaw
Preferred name: E-dawg
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Hometown: Butte, Montana
Undergrad: Montana State University
Med school: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Playing outside in the mountains, baking, taking naps, tending to my houseplants, drinking too much coffee.
Ask me about: My sourdough starter, Meghan, doing a second residency, being fabulous.
Interesting fact about me: Growing up my neighbor was Evel Knievel.
Future Plans: Unclear! Likely the standard fare (work, travel, etc…), however I’m embracing all possibilities.
Name: Katie Smith
Preferred name: Katie
Pronouns: She/Her
Hometown: St. Clairsville, OH
Undergrad: Columbia University
Med school: University of Cincinnati
Hobbies: Trail running, mountain biking, playing laser pointer with my cat, discovering the best pancake location in town, roaming around fancy grocery stores, & drinking oodles of black coffee at places that give free refills
Ask me about: best trails off the blue ridge parkway to go running, coffee shops in Cville that give free refills
Interesting fact about me: I was struck by lightning in a car in the middle of nowhere Texas (car was totaled, I was fine!)
Future Plans: I completed an IHS rotation in Shiprock, NM and loved it—maybe I will return to that for a while, but I’m not totally certain!