Family Medicine Residency
PGY-3
Rachel Albrecht, MD
Hometown: Evans, GA
Undergraduate School: University of Georgia
Major & Degree: B.S. Cellular Biology
Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: I love being outdoors; running, hiking, taking my dogs to the park.
What Do You Like About the Program: I chose family medicine for the broad scope of practice. I see medicine as a way to show people love and take care of them on some of their worst days. Family medicine will teach me to take care of people with various illnesses and problems. I chose this program because it feels like we are a family, we work together, learn together and help each other. I'm looking forward to growing and learning over the next three years.
Lise Forestal, MD
Hometown: Amsterdam, NY
Undergraduate School: Hudson valley community college/ State University of New York at Albany
Major & Degree: AAS Nursing/ BA in Biology
Medical School: University of Medicine and Health Sciences, St Kitts
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family and friends, gardening, and coin collecting
What Do You Like About the Program: From the availability of the faculty, to the staff and residents, the program feels like an extended family. They provide a nurturing, stimulating, innovative and supportive environment where you receive the full depth of family medicine.
Terrell Jenrette, MD
Hometown: Tampa, Florida
Undergraduate School: Georgia State University
Major & Degree: Biology
Graduate School: Mercer University School of Medicine
Major & Degree: Master's of Biomedical Science
Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Music, mentoring and art
What Do You Like About the Program: I really enjoy the diversity at Atrium Health Navicent. The physicians in this program reflect the diversity seen in our patients. The training is extensive and truly prepares us to meet both the inpatient and outpatient needs of our future communities. There is a family atmosphere here which fosters growth without unnecessary stress. The leadership in this program is supportive and encouraging.
Mariam Laro, MD
Hometown: Dallas, TX
Undergraduate School: University of Texas at Dallas
Major & Degree: B.S. in Biochemistry.
Medical School: International American University College of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Baking, braiding hair and making wigs, watching TV shows and movies, finding new restaurants, most importantly spending time with my loved ones.
What Do You Like About the Program: The diversity is the first thing that stands out in this program, not just in the residents, but even in the curriculum. I appreciate that the faculty, staff and upper level residents are all willing to help. There is a healthy culture of respect and guidance which makes for a conducive learning environment.
Ankit Mathur, MD
Hometown: Marietta, GA
Undergraduate School: Georgia State University
Major & Degree: B.A. in Anthropology
Medical School: Saint James School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: I really enjoy hanging out with family and friends, cooking, basketball, watching movies, and traveling
What Do You Like About the Program: I really enjoy the family feel of the program. Everyone is really supportive. The attending's & residents are really knowledgeable and provide excellent training.
Mardea Norman, MD
Hometown: Monrovia, Liberia
Undergraduate School: Norfolk State University, VA
Major & Degree: Biology, B.S
Medical School: University of Medicine and Health Sciences
Hobbies/Interests: Sewing, cooking and spending time with friends and family.
What Do You Like About the Program: I love the family friendly atmosphere. Also, the faulty and my colleagues are VERY supportive and willing to teach.
Andrew Odegaard, MD
Hometown: Monticello, Georgia
Undergraduate School: Gordon State College
Major & Degree: Biology
Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Leatherworking, hiking/biking, and reading.
What Do You Like About the Program: My favorite thing about this program is how every clinician on-board embodies a patient-centered approach to healthcare.
Kishan Patel, MD
Hometown: Macon, GA
Undergraduate School: University of Georgia
Major & Degree: Bachelor of Science in Biology
Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy playing basketball, soccer, cooking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
What Do You Like About the Program: All the residents and attendings are very welcoming, knowledgeable, and willing to teach. They make it a genuine family atmosphere.
PGY-2
Prentiss Autry
Hometown: Hinsonton, Georgia
Undergraduate School: University of Georgia
Major & Degree: Sociology, BA, with Minor in Biology
Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Between trivia nights, river tubing excursions, live music events, and many more local Macon treasures, it's easy to stay busy outside of work. I also enjoy traveling as far and as frequently as my schedule and budget will allow. During down time at home, I can be found splitting couch space with my dog and reading a good novel or watching Turner Classic Movies.
What I like about the program: The faculty and staff are so invested in the professional and personal growth of residents. I feel like I could go to anyone on our team with anything and be received with encouragement and support.
Chidi Ekeledo
Hometown: Macon, GA
Undergraduate School: University of Georgia
Major & Degree: Bachelor of Science in Biology
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy spending time with family and friends, creating music, playing soccer, and traveling.
What I like about the program:Having grown up in Macon, GA I enjoy the aspect of being able to practice medicine and provide the highest quality of healthcare to members of my own community. I really enjoy how supportive and welcoming all the residents and faculty are. They make you feel like you are apart of a family and this atmosphere fosters the ability to build strong long lasting relationships with the entire hospital staff. The program and attending’s provide excellent teaching that allows you the ability to acquire a wide fund of knowledge during your training.
Catherine England
Hometown: Macon, GA via Hibbard, ID
Undergraduate School: Middle Georgia State University
Major & Degree: BS in Biology
Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: I really love to spend time with my husband and kids. We travel together as a family as much as possible. I love watching my kids compete in their various sporting events. I really love to read and bake…junk food mostly.
What I like about the program: The Family Medicine Residency Program appealed to me for many reasons. The Attending physicians have a wealth of knowledge and experience. The upper-level residents are very kind and are committed to both learning and teaching. Basically, meeting the people involved in this program was like meeting a new family.
William Garrett
Hometown: Warm Springs, GA
Undergraduate School: Columbus State University
Major & Degree: B.S. Biology
Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Woodworking, reading, videogames
What I like about the program: I really appreciate how approachable all of the faculty and other residents are, always willing to teach and work together to care for patients and are happy to do so on top of that.
Tim Griffin
Hometown: Forsyth, GA
Undergraduate School: Gordon State College
Major & Degree: Biology
Medical School: Medical University of the Americas
Hobbies/Interests: Step aerobics, holistic wellness, extreme ziplining, playing the piano/organ, cooking, travel, personal development, world history.
What I like about the program: So, my first job out of high school was as a clinical tech at Navicent where I worked for 7 years. I was so impressed by the Family Medicine program faculty, residents and fellows whom I observed during my time here that I decided to attend medical school and become a doctor. When it came time for residency, there was no other facility in the country I preferred to be at more than here. I truly feel like I'm back home.
Darlene Olurin
Hometown: Ibadan, Nigeria
Undergraduate School: Bowen University, Iwo, Osun State, Nigeria
Major & Degree: Microbiology B.Sc
Medical School: American University of Antigua, College of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, trying out good food, spending quality time with family and friends, horse riding, Being outside.etc
What I like about the program: Everyone is very supportive, it's one big family.
Samarth Patel, MD
Hometown: New York City
Undergraduate School: Seton Hall University
Major & Degree: Biology, BS
Medical School: Saint James School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Time with family. Traveling. Cooking. Mixology. Cats.
What do you like about the program: The diversity.
Aparna Satsangi
Hometown: Raleigh, NC
Undergraduate School: East Carolina University
Major & Degree: BS in Biochemistry, BA in Chemistry
Medical School: American University of Barbados School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Baking, Arts and Crafts, Dancing, Spending time with my family and friends
What I like about the program: Everyone involved in the program is very welcoming. The co-residents, attendings and staff that make this program possible, really go out of their way to teach the residents and share their experiences.
Jennifer Yu
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Undergraduate School: Emory University
Major & Degree: Neuroscience and Behavioral Biology
Medical School: Trinity Medical Sciences University
Hobbies/Interests: I love the outdoors and enjoy hiking and kayaking. I like exercising and will often take my dog on long walks or on jogs. I also enjoy video games.
What I like about the program: I love that everyone is very supportive and always willing to help. It really feels like a family. The training is excellent and the staff are friendly as well.
PGY-1
Rose Anzele, MD
Hometown: Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire
Undergraduate School: St. John's University
Major & Degree: B.S. in Biology
Medical School: American University of Antigua COM
Hobbies/Interests: Travelling, making DIY projects (soaps and lotions), enjoying time with my family.
What do you like about the program: Everyone has been very welcoming and helpful. There is always someone to guide you.
Turner Grogan, MD
Hometown: Griffin, GA
Undergraduate School: Mercer University
Major & Degree: Bachelor's of science in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: SCUBA diving, Traveling, Writing, spending time with my wife, son, and daughter.
What do you like about the program: I love the people and how willing everyone is to help one another grow and learn.
Andy Herink, MD
Hometown: Macon, Ga
Undergraduate School: Mercer University
Major & Degree: Chemical Commerce, BS
Medical School: Trinity SOM
Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, golf, trying different cuisine, hanging out with my goldendoodles
What do you like about the program: I like how our class and the entire program has a diverse profile. Everyone comes from different backgrounds, yet somehow we're all able to share similarities. This makes the work environment always enjoyable and something to look forward to everyday.
Kamilya Hunter, MD
Hometown: East Point, GA
Undergraduate: Xavier University of Louisiana
Major & Degree: Biology premed Bachelor’s of Science
Medical School: Meharry Medical College School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family and friends, gardening, hiking, playing the guitar and piano, singing in gospel choirs, writing poetry, and completing jigsaw puzzles (1000-3,000 pieces)
What do you like about the program?: My favorite part about the Atrium Health Navicent Family Medicine Program is how welcoming and encouraging everyone has been. It truly has a family atmosphere. The program provides the diversity I was looking for and an integrative medicine curriculum which is not provided at many programs.
Kara Kelsey, MD
Hometown: McIntyre, GA
Undergraduate School: Augusta University
Major & Degree: Bachelor of Radiologic Science, Major in Nuclear Medicine
Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy being outside, spending time with my family, and barrel racing horses!
What do you like about the program: As a Mercer student, I have spent a lot of time working with those involved in this program since the first year of medical school. No matter what stage of learning I have been at, the faculty and staff have made me feel at home and part of the family. The program focuses on broad education and care of the patient as a whole. I could not think of a better place to train!
Thomas Nguyen, MD
Hometown: Sacramento, California
Undergraduate School: University of California, San Diego
Major & Degree: BA, Political Science
Medical School: California Northstate University College of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Surfing, playing ukulele, riding and working on motorcycles, traveling, trying new restaurants.
What do you like about the program: I like how the residents are close inside and outside of work, and are very supportive of one another. The attending physicians are extremely friendly, approachable, and willing to teach. The opportunity to care for a diverse rural and urban patient population in Central Georgia at the largest hospital in the region is an extremely enriching learning experience.
Oluwadamilola Oni, MD
Hometown: Warner Robins, GA
Undergraduate School: University of Georgia
Major & Degree: B.Sc. in Biology
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy paint-by-numbers, rollerblading, trying new things, watching soccer, spending time with family and friends, and fun group activities!
What do you like about the program: I love how welcoming and nice the atmosphere is! This program truly succeeds in having a family feel. I have never been afraid to ask a question, and it is an amazing environment to grow as both a physician and an individual.
Kyle Posey, MD
Hometown: Ocilla, Ga
Undergraduate School: Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Major & Degree: BS in Biology
Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, golfing, watching sports, fishing, and working in the yard
What do you like about the program: When I first stepped foot inside the Family Medicine Residency Program, I felt like I was part of a team where my opinion was valued to improve the healthcare of this community. Everyone from attendings to colleagues are extremely knowledgeable and strive to help you meet your goals. Family medicine allows you to practice and treat a broad population which shapes you into a well- rounded physician.
Yoonhee Kim, MD
Hometown: Watkinsville, GA
Undergraduate School: Georgia Institute of Technology
Major & Degree: B.S. in Biochemistry
Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Baking, Tennis, and Spending quality time with my family, friends, and two cats!
What do you like about the program: I love the teaching style and helpfulness of all faculty, staff, and fellow residents in the program. Everyone is so approachable and makes you feel comfortable asking questions and receiving guidance. It really feels like a family where everyone looks out for each other and wants us all to do better and be better since each and every one of us represent the family medicine residency program in Macon.