Orthopedic Surgery Residency Greenville - Residents

Medical College of Georgia @ Augusta University

I’m originally from Alpharetta, GA and went to the University of Georgia for undergrad and the Medical College of Georgia for medical school. When rotating through Greenville as a student, it was very apparent the culture of the program is unmatched. The program truly feels like one big family.  I knew coming here for residency I would not only become a great surgeon, but I would also have a greater desire to love and care for my patients. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with family, especially my new nephew, going to the gym, watching the Dawgs on Saturdays, biking on the Swamp Rabbit Trail, and serving at Downtown Presbyterian Church.  

Marshall University at Joan C Edwards School of Medicine

I was born and raised in Akron, Ohio, where my family currently resides. I completed my undergraduate degrees in Biology and Spanish at Western Carolina University, where I also played softball. After undergrad, I attended Marshall University for a master’s degree and medical school. When looking for an orthopedic residency program, I focused on finding an institution that held a strong sense of community among the residents and approachable faculty who loved to teach. Through the interviewing process at Prisma, I was instantly drawn to the kindness and camaraderie of the residents, staff, and all faculty I interacted with. I have been continuously impressed by the number of people excited and willing to teach daily, along with opportunities to get involved very early. I am proud to be a part of a program with the widespread culture of hard-working people invested in each other and caring for patients. From a living standpoint, the city has many things to offer but still has the small town feel I am drawn to. In my free time I enjoy facetiming with my nieces, lifting, hiking, fishing, watching sports and finding the best wings in town.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

I grew up in Danbury, a rural town in North Carolina. My undergrad was at UNC, where I found abiding faith in Christ through the Summit Church and Summit College ministries. UNC is also where I met my wife Salem, and we were married during my second year of medical school at UNC. My plan was to pursue rural primary care until I rotated with an orthopedic surgeon as a third-year student. Having grown up helping my family raise beef cattle, orthopedics was a beautiful coalescence of the love I have for working with tools and fixing things around the farm with the desire I hold to care for people well. I was blessed to receive the opportunity to rotate here in Greenville, and I was thoroughly impressed with the operative skill and acumen of the residents as well as the genuine investment in resident education and training from the faculty. Furthermore, I felt a sense of belonging as the culture is one of humble, hard-working people who have each other’s back and want to provide the best possible care for people. Outside the walls of the hospital, when my wife was able to visit, we collectively loved the beauty and vibrancy of the city. Taken together, there could not have been a better place for us to end up for my residency training. My wife and I enjoy frequenting Tandem Creperie and Coffeehouse, Unity Park, the Life Center, the YMCA, and we have visited multiple churches with the hopes of settling in soon. We are hoping to start our family while in Greenville and are excited for the years we will spend here!

Georgetown University School of Medicine

I was born and raised in Charlotte, NC and completed my undergraduate degree at Appalachian State, where I also played soccer. I attended medical school at Georgetown University and became interested in orthopedic surgery during my third year clinical rotations. I was lucky enough to rotate in Greenville as a fourth year student and found that it was not only a wonderful place to live, but the program provides excellent operative experience and graduated autonomy. I was extremely impressed by the knowledge of the residents I worked with and I enjoyed spending time with the people I met here. The support staff we have in the program are also wonderful and the attendings are extremely invested in your education. I moved to Greenville with my fiancé, Jake, and our dog, Wally, and we have really enjoyed exploring the city! Some of our favorite spots so far are the swamp rabbit cafe, unity park and coastal crust pizza. In my spare time you can probably find me running on the swamp rabbit trail, playing with Wally, or spending time with family and friends.

Medical University of South Carolina

I grew up in Greer, SC and went to undergrad at Clemson University where I majored in Health Sciences and played on the men’s soccer team. After undergrad I went to the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. I enjoyed my time living by the beach but I'm a lake guy at heart and enjoy spending time in lake Keowee. I've always loved the upstate and thought it would be a great place to live, but doing an away rotation at Greenville during my fourth year solidified my desire to come back for my residency training. During the rotation I saw the incredible learning environment created by engaged attendings and was able to see firsthand how confident and competent the residents here are as a result.

University of Alabama at Birmingham

I was born and raised in Birmingham, AL. I graduated from Auburn University (War Eagle!) with a degree in materials engineering and then attended medical school at the UAB Heersink School of Medicine in Birmingham, AL. I married my wife, Savannah, during medical school and we are thrilled to be in Greenville, SC. During my away rotation here, I was extremely impressed with the camaraderie between the residents and how they support each other unlike anywhere I have seen. The high-quality orthopedic training in Greenville is driven by faculty who are passionate about resident education as well as mentorship outside of the operating room. To me, this program felt like the “whole package” and being located in the thriving city of Greenville was a huge plus. In my free time I enjoy mountain biking, trail running, golfing, and traveling with my wife. Greenville’s close proximity to mountains and lakes provides ample opportunities for these activities and fun day trips.   

University of Mississippi School of Medicine

I’m originally from St. Louis, Missouri. I attended Ole Miss for undergrad and pharmacy school, and the University of Mississippi Medical Center for medical school. I was incredibly lucky to rotate at Greenville for one of my away rotations as a fourth-year medical student and quickly realized it was right where I wanted to be for the next 5 years. Not only is Greenville an amazing place to live, the training here is incredible. The attendings love to teach and truly want to help us all become outstanding orthopaedic surgeons. The camaraderie between the residents is unmatched—we really are one big family! There is also an amazing group of support staff who will help you with anything you may need in residency. When I’m not at the hospital I love weightlifting and being outside. Greenville has endless opportunity for outdoor adventure from the Swamp Rabbit trail to nearby state parks, lakes, and mountains. The downtown area always has something going on too and there are so many great places to eat.  If you are looking for a program with excellent operative experience, supportive faculty, amazing coresidents, and a fantastic place to live, look no further. Please feel free to reach out any time with questions, I’d love to talk more about why Greenville is the best place you could choose for residency!

Emory University School of Medicine

I was born in Georgia, but have lived all over. My parents were medical missionaries, so we spent time living in Zimbabwe and Honduras when I was growing up. They now live in South Carolina, just an hour away from Greenville! I went to undergrad at North Greenville University and medical school at Emory School of Medicine. That’s where I met my husband, Josh, who is now a general surgery resident here at Prisma. I fell in love with the Greenville ortho residency during my interview day. The people I met were so kind, hard working, and seemed to be great friends inside and outside of work. It was evident to me that the residents who graduate from Greenville were very confident and competent orthopedic surgeons. I also felt like my passion for orthopedic medical missions would be supported by the faculty at Greenville. During my free time, I love spending time outside whether it be in the nearby mountains, lakes, or some of Greenville’s beautiful parks. I also enjoy watching college football (go dawgs!), baking, running, and spending time with my family and friends. 

Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University 

I was born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill for undergrad. I attended East Carolina University for medical school and made the move from Greenville, NC to Greenville, SC for residency. My fiancée, Marion, and I decided on Greenville for many reasons. Greenville has the feel of a small town with its own personality, with all the opportunities afforded by living in a big city. The proximity to the mountains allows for weekend hiking and fly-fishing trips. Our program prioritizes early operative experience and encourages residents to get involved with patient care from day one. Coming to Greenville provides the opportunity to develop one on one mentorships with faculty members who will guide you throughout your journey to becoming an excellent orthopaedic surgeon. The focus on resident education is paramount to our program. In my spare time I love to fly fish and watch any and all sports. I am a die hard Carolina Panthers fan….Keep Pounding!

University of South Carolina School of Medicine-Greenville

I grew up in Williamsburg, Virginia on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay, and attended THE University of South Carolina (Go Cocks!) I went to medical school here in Greenville at USCSOMG, and married my wife, Madi, shortly after graduation. We love living here with our yellow lab, Gunner, and enjoying all Greenville has to offer. In my free time I enjoy hunting, fishing, golfing and spending time with our families. Greenville provides great opportunities for all of these with its wide availability and close proximity to multiple lakes and mountains, while still being a short drive to the beach. Our program offers unmatched operative experience, faculty support, and resident camaraderie. Attendings and staff consistently go out of their way to provide additional opportunities for us and truly cater to a well-rounded experience.

Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University 

I’m from North Carolina and went to UNC Chapel Hill for undergrad and played beach volleyball. I went to ECU for medical school where two of my ortho mentors had graduated from Greenville. I got to see firsthand the quality of surgeons that Greenville produces, and I knew I’d continue to have great mentors to learn from. Greenville is the perfect size town- it has a fun downtown and social scene, but I was still able to get my dog a yard.  I was also immediately able to find a group to play volleyball and tennis with. My co-residents are awesome, and we’re always either headed downtown for drinks or cooking out at someone’s house.

Medical College of Georgia

I was born and raised in Roswell, GA were my parents and sisters’ family reside. I attended Elon university where I played soccer and graduated with a degree in exercise science. I went to Medical College of Georgia (MCG) for physical therapy school, and this is where I met my wife, Angela. I married Angela in 2016 and began medical school at MCG in 2018. She works as a physical therapist, and we have a baby boy who we are excited to see grow up throughout residency. We chose Greenville for the quality orthopaedic surgical training and the size and comfort of the city. Outside of medicine our family likes to stay active and workout in our garage gym

I am a Michigander born and raised in Whitehall, MI and eventually relocating to Grand Rapids, MI for my undergraduate and medical education (yes I do use my hand as a “mitten” to show people where I’m from). I met my husband, Jordan, at the beginning of medical school where we were classmates together at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. He was my rock throughout all trials and tribulations that come with medical school. Our household is basically a zoo with our fur babies: 2 cats and a pup. I enjoy playing soccer, bouldering, camping and basically any outdoor activity. Both my husband and I had lived in West Michigan all our lives, and although we absolutely love it, we wanted to experience something new for a while. We were couples matching (orthopedics and emergency medicine), and Greenville had checked all of our boxes in terms of what we wanted in both of our programs and the city we were to live in. Orthopedics specifically has early operative experience, a large trauma volume, dedicated educators and faculty, and co-residents that guide you to success. It was an easy decision for us. We absolutely love it here and are so grateful we were able to match in such an amazing city with fantastic people.

I was born and raised in Colfax, a small farming town in rural Eastern Washington. My first move across the country happened for undergrad when I attended school at Southern Virginia University. During college, I took a two-year hiatus to serve a church mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Northern Argentina. After graduating, I headed back west to attend the University of Washington School of Medicine but knew I wanted to get back to the Southeast. I was immediately drawn to the program in Greenville due to the hands-on operative experience, the breadth of clinical exposure, and the ability to tailor our learning to our interests, whether through research or clinical electives. Since arriving, the support I have felt from residents and attendings alike has only confirmed that Greenville was the right location for me. Outside of work, Greenville feels like a smaller city while also providing many amenities found in one much larger. The area offers access to multiple college and professional sports teams, numerous outdoor activities, and, most importantly, excellent southern food.

I was raised in Vestal, New York and earned my undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, where I also had the opportunity to play on the basketball team. I attended Penn State College of Medicine in Hershey, PA, where I grew an interest in orthopedic surgery. I was looking for a residency program that would allow me to develop strong mentorship as well as camaraderie not only with my co-residents but also with attendings. After interviewing at Greenville, I was sure that this was the right program for me. The faculty’s involvement with the residency program and education was very evident, even while interviewing virtually. In my spare time, I enjoy running and biking outside, playing intramural sports, and spending time with family. Greenville definitely offers beautiful trails as well as a great downtown scene for anything you would want to do. Please reach out with any questions you may have!

Born and raised in South Carolina, I attended Clemson University for undergrad and graduated from USC School of Medicine in Greenville, SC. I was fortunate enough to stay in Greenville for residency. My wife and I got married during my 3rd year of medical school. She has enjoyed working as an occupational therapist at the Shriners Hospital for Children here in Greenville. There are so many reasons why I wanted to complete my training here in Greenville, but the most important factor was the people! I was fortunate as a home institution medical student to witness the cohesive and education-focused environment the faculty and residents have created here. Seeing firsthand, the quality and volume of early operative experience that the junior residents received as well as the confidence and knowledge that the senior residents possessed was outstanding. I was looking for a program that not only advanced my training in orthopedics but also supported my wife throughout the process. These factors on top of having such well-rounded exposures to each orthopedic subspeciality throughout residency, including a strong trauma experience only confirmed my desire to continue my training in Greenville that much more. I enjoy golfing, lake days, running the Swamp Rabbit trail, Greenville Drive baseball games, and snow skiing. I was able to check-off a bucket list trip when I skied in the Austrian Alps before starting residency. Greenville has been an ideal city for my wife and I over the last 4 years. We have enjoyed having all the food options and attractions we could want without dealing with some of the bigger city headaches. Thank you for your interest in our program! I know finding “your fit” throughout the interview process can be challenging, especially in these times with limited personal contact due to COVID, but it would be my pleasure to talk more with anyone interested about why I truly believe Greenville was the best fit for me.

University of Alabama School of Medicine

I was born and raised in Birmingham, AL. I attended the University of Alabama for undergraduate where I received my Bachelor of Science in Biology. During my time at Alabama, I was lucky enough to see the Crimson Tide win two national championships and three SEC championships. I attended medical school at the University of Alabama School of Medicine in Birmingham, AL. I rotated at Greenville during my fourth year of medical school and was immediately impressed by the program. The camaraderie between the residents was unmatched and their relationships with the attendings were genuine as they served as mentors both inside and outside of the hospital. I was also very impressed with the early operative experience (interns were frequently in the OR on trauma) and the appropriate resident autonomy. The city of Greenville is also beautiful and affordable as the cost of living allows residents to buy a house if they choose. There are ample amounts of outdoor activities as well as plenty of great restaurants and breweries. In my free time I enjoy watching sports, especially the Alabama Crimson Tide and the St. Louis Cardinals, as well as running, playing tennis and snow skiing.

Mercer University School of Medicine-Savannah

Originally from Athens, Georgia, I attended the University of Georgia for undergrad and went to Medical School at Mercer University School of Medicine (Savannah). My wife, JoAnna, and I chose Greenville because of the incredibly well rounded surgical and clinical education, hands on operative experience, camaraderie among the residents and faculty, research opportunities, and location. During my interview day, it was very clear to me how the program places a high importance on resident education, creating a cohesive work environment, and enjoying life both in and outside the hospital. Greenville offers all of the amenities of a big city without the busyness. Greenville has a terrific downtown scene, and there are a plethora of hiking trails, lakes and golf courses in the immediate surrounding area to enjoy.

University of Florida College of Medicine

I was born in Martinsville, Virginia but moved to Tampa, Florida during middle school. I went to The University of Florida for both my undergraduate and medical education and really enjoyed my time in Gainesville (GO GATORS!). While I was at Florida, I met my wife, Taylor, and we got married just before residency began. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, golfing, and watching college football. We were both very excited to move to Greenville to start residency. I have always loved the town and think that it is a great area to live and learn in, regardless of your stage of life. The orthopedic surgery residency program at Prisma Health is a perfect fit for anyone who wants a balanced training with early operative experience and resources that will prepare you for any type of career available to you in orthopedics.

University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio

I am originally from Odessa, Texas. I attended Texas Tech University for undergrad (Wreck ‘em) and UT Health San Antonio for medical school. My wife, Baylee, is a nurse and we have a yellow lab named Tucker. My hobbies include watching all kinds of sports, being outdoors with my family, and traveling. Greenville absolutely stuck out as the place we wanted to be during away rotations and interviews. During my away rotation, I realized very early on how great the people are and how awesome the training is. It really checked all our boxes for residency and we couldn’t be happier to be here. Feel free to reach out with any questions about why I chose this program and why I think it’s one of the best places to be at.