Residency and Fellowship Programs

Claire Andry, D.O.

Hometown: Baton Rouge, Louisiana
College: LSU
Medical School: VCOM-Louisiana
Career Plans: Undecided, but likely a specialty that is mostly inpatient! 
Favorite Disney Character: Dory! Just keep swimming :)

Sofia Cabrera, M.D.

Hometown: New Orleans, LA
College: Swarthmore
College
Medical School: LSU New Orleans

Annie Caffery, M.D.

Hometown: New Iberia, LA 
College: Tulane University 
Medical School: LSU SOM New Orleans
Career Plans: Thinking Infectious Disease or PICU but keeping options open!
Favorite Disney Character: Winnie the Pooh!

Aysha Gibson, M.D.

Hometown: New Orleans, LA
College: University of Notre Dame
Medical School: LSU Health New Orleans
Career Plans: Undecided but I like PHM!
Favorite Disney Character: Princess Jasmine
Favorite Thing About NOLA: New Orleans has an unmatched sense of culture and a rich history that can be felt in everyday life. That, plus being near family and friends, makes it even more special to me.

Emily Gioe, D.O.

Hometown: Baton Rouge, LA
College: LSU
Medical School: VCOM-LA
Career Plans: Pediatric Infectious Disease 
Favorite Disney Character: Winnie the Pooh

Sophia Kamburis, D.O.

Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama
College: Auburn University
Medical School: VCOM-Auburn 

Rachael Larkin, D.O.

Hometown: Gainesville, VA
College: University of
Mississippi
Medical School: VCOM-Virginia
Career Plans: Sports Medicine fellowship
Favorite Disney Character: Remy from Ratatouille

Lindsey Lauricella, M.D.

Hometown: New Orleans, LA
College: University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine
Career Plans: Undecided but I am interested in both Neonatology and Hospital Medicine
Favorite Disney Character: Mary Poppins

Sammi Martinez, M.D.

Hometown: Damascus, Maryland
College: University of Notre Dame
Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine 
Career Plans: General Pediatrics
Favorite Disney Character: Dug (Up)  or Pascal (Tangled)

Melissa Medina, M.D.

Hometown: New City, NY
College: Cornell University
Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University
Career Plans: Peds GI or Adolescent Medicine
Favorite Disney Character: Kim Possible

 
Keaton Ott, M.D.

Hometown: Metairie, Louisiana
College: Tulane University
Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine 
Career Plans: Child Neurology
Favorite Disney Character: Buzz Lightyear

Karina Patel, M.D.

Hometown: Rome, Georgia
College: University of
Georgia
Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine

Molly Pickering, M.D.

Hometown: Hollandale, MS
College: University of Mississippi
Medical School: University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, MS
Career Plans: Undecided (I know I want to pursue a fellowship but unsure which — Hospitalist, GI, ICU)
Favorite Disney Character: Ariel

Alyssa Rondinelli Kennedy, M.D.

Hometown: Picayune, Mississippi 
College: The University of Southern Mississippi 
Medical School: The University of Mississippi Medical Center
Career Plans: I'm currently interested in a career in GI or general pediatrics 
Favorite Disney Character: Mulan

Rachel Simoneaux, M.D.

Hometown: New Orleans
College: College of Charleston 
Medical School: LSU Health New Orleans 
Career Plans: General Pediatrics or Pediatric Endocrinology
Favorite Disney Character: Judy Hopps from Zootopia or Rapunzel!

Grace Tomeny, M.D.

Hometown: Harahan, LA
College: Rhodes College
Medical School: LSU New Orleans
Career Plans: General Pediatrics
Favorite Disney Character: Mike Wazowski