Hometown: Allerton, Iowa

About me: I was born on the west coast in Coos Bay, Oregon. My family then moved to rural Iowa where I grew up. I moved to Arkansas for undergraduate and then proceeded to medical school there as well at the NYIT campus in Arkansas.  I have a strong interest in procedures, POCUS, and austere/disaster medicine. I am currently an officer in the Army Reserves and I plan to practice in critical access hospitals post-graduation.  

Hobbies: Cooking, Jiu Jitsu, Camping, and working on my project truck that I tell my wife will run someday. 

Hometown: San Juan, Puerto Rico

About me:  I was born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico. I really enjoy any type of fun that can be had at the beach. My wife and I are very big foodies and are always trying new places looking for our next date spot. We have an adorable fur baby named Lily and she loves long walks and chasing squirrels.

Hobbies: Trying new restaurants, travelling, reading for pleasure, working out and watching/playing soccer.

Hometown: Dawsonville, GA

About me:  My wife and I have two little boys who we love very much. Before beginning residency, I served four years active duty as an Air Force Flight Surgeon. 

Hobbies: I like to exercise, read science fiction, and paddle 

Hometown: St. Petersburg, FL

About me: I was born and raised in St. Pete, Florida, where I  went to undergrad at USF. I received my MPH during medical school and hope to incorporate what I have learned to address health care discrepancies affecting patients in the ED. I am also a fiancé and a mom to a rambunctious two-year-old.  

Hobbies: When I'm not working, I love to hang out with my family and co-residents! I'm excited to kayak the springs near Gainesville and enjoy the outdoors with my fam. My fiancé is a sous chef so we love checking out new restaurants and local breweries on our days off!

Hometown: Ocala, FL

About me: Multi-generation Florida native and love "real Florida" and exploring nature by camping, hiking, and boating. I enjoy spending time with my family at home, reading, gardening, and doing arts and crafts with my daughter.

Hobbies: Painting, needlepoint, cooking, nature watching, camping

Hometown: Flatwoods, KY

About me: My German Shepherd dog, Brock, is the light of my life! Spending loads of time outside, especially with him, is vital! I enjoy immersing myself in art, entertainment, and music. Big proponent of appreciating shared experiences around food and coffee. I’m always down for an adventure!

Hobbies: photography, reading (fantasy, science fiction), watching TV series/movies, traveling, being outdoors, game nights with family and friends

Hometown: Herndon, VA

About me: I grew up in Northern Virginia (NOVA) playing high school football and wrestling. I went to Virginia Tech for college where I served as an EMT while completing a degree in Microbiology with a minor in Medicine and Society. I was in Kentucky the past five years for medical school/fellowship as I served as an OMT/Anatomy fellow for KYCOM between my third and fourth year of clinical rotations in Louisville. I go to Gainesville Health and Fitness every chance I can and I love hanging out with my co- residents here at North Florida!

Hobbies: Anything active, playing piano, going to breweries, watching sports, hiking

Hometown: Chicago, IL

About Me: I was born in Chicago and raised in the northwest Chicagoland suburbs. I am a first generation Polish-American and am proficient in the language.  I'm a big foodie, so I am excited to check out all of the restaurants and cafes in Gainesville! On my days off, you can find me taking long walks through local trails and spending time with family/friends. 

Hobbies:  travelling to tropical destinations, soccer (Manchester United fan for life), wine tasting

Hometown: Xenia, Ohio

About me: After graduating high school, I joined the army shortly after September 11th. I spent 3 years in Alaska and one year in Iraq. After the Army I went back to Ohio to complete my master's degree in biology. I spent the next 7 years teaching biology in community colleges in both Ohio and Arizona. My passion to serve others spurred me to make the change to medicine. I completed my medical school at Lake Erie College of Medicine in Bradenton Florida. During that time my interest fixated on emergency medicine where I found that I could help the most people who are in the greatest need. One of these places is here in Gainesville Florida where I'm happy to be a part of the HCA Florida North Florida Emergency Medicine program.

Hobbies: Power lifting, cycling, reading, painting

Hometown: Las Vegas, NV

Hobbies: Live music/concerts/performing arts, anything nature-related, unwinding with friends, grilling, and using my passport as often as possible

Hometown: Orlando, FL

About me:  I was born in Utah but have moved to various states before settling in Florida for the last 10 years, so I consider Florida my home.  I have always loved sports, especially football and volleyball. This is my first time being in Gainesville and I am excited to explore the town and various springs and nature preserves around the area. I am potentially interested in EMS as a fellowship opportunity in the future.

Hobbies:  Volleyball, golfing, hiking, watching football/fantasy football, big fan of anything to do with board games

Hometown: Chaffee, MO

About me: Hi, I’m Ryan Jobe. I grew up in the charming town of Chaffee, MO, and my journey took me from Southeast Missouri State University for undergrad to the University of Missouri School of Medicine. When I'm not working, I love to hit the slopes for some snow skiing, dive into the deep blue while scuba diving, or shoot some hoops on the basketball court. I'm an avid reader and enjoy getting lost in a good book, and you can often find me exploring new trails while hiking or discovering new places when traveling. Most importantly, I cherish every moment spent playing with my daughter, who brings endless joy to my life.

Hobbies: Snow skiing, scuba diving, basketball, reading, hiking, traveling, playing with my daughter

Hometown: Memphis, TN

About me: I was born and raised in Memphis and stayed put for undergrad.  I started undergrad in aerospace engineering and immediately started looking for an alternative during the first semester. I decided on medicine and swapped to a biology major. After undergrad, I moved to Tampa on a whim. and gained a love for EM through scribing and EMS before starting med school in 2020.

Hobbies: Always looking for any excuse/free time to play golf. Otherwise, playing PC games, building PCs, or rewiring my vehicle's stereo system.

Hometown: Idaho Falls, ID

About me: Born and raised in Idaho, then went to undergrad at BYU in Utah where I was a sprinter/jumper on the track team. I met my fantastic wife there and started to coach high school track while trying to figure out my life. I then decided to go back to my motherland, Idaho, for med school. We have since had a wild, but awesome daughter. As a family, we came to Gainesville for the second look and decided we loved the program/area and we wanted to trade in the mountains and potatoes for endless springs and modern dinosaurs. And we love it here. 

Hobbies: Freediving caves and shipwrecks, eating fruity pebs, playing grass volleyball,  exploring abandoned stuff, drums/music composition, spearfishing, building snow caves, polar plunging, cliff jumping, and occasionally going to Petco to see if they’ll let me hold the ferrets. 

Hometown: Chicago, IL

About Me: Hi, I'm Melody, a Filipino-American from the Chicagoland suburbs. I couples matched into this program with my fiancé, who is in Psychiatry. We have a pet chinchilla who has traveled state-to-state with us. I love warm weather and delicious food, so I can't wait to explore Gainesville!

Hobbies: Hawaiian hula dancing, eating, cooking, traveling, crocheting

Hometown: Palm City, FL

About Me: I grew up in Palm City, Florida and lived in Gainesville for undergrad. I am excited to be back! I grew up playing football until I graduated high school. I am a big sports fan, especially the Gators and Dolphins. I enjoy cooking a great steak and dialing in a smooth espresso shot.

Hobbies: Working out, cooking and grilling, guitar, trying out new restaurants with my wife, and watching football

Hometown: Pompano Beach, FL

About Me: I’m a lifetime Floridian, born and raised in south Florida. After high school I went to UCF for undergrad where I met my beautiful (soon to be) wife Brianna, and we have since grown into a family of four, two of them being kitties! I love spending time outdoors, exploring the local restaurant and bar scene, and hanging out with friends. 

Hobbies: volleyball, basketball, soccer, tennis/pickleball, frisbee golf, regular golf, scuba diving, snowboarding, enjoying the outdoors, watching sports, traveling