Kristin Collier, MD, PGY-5 Hometown: Americus, Georgia Undergraduate School: University of Georgia, Medical College of Georgia Major and Degree: B.S., Physician Assistant Married/Children: Yes/Yes, one daughter and one on the way Hobbies: Anything outdoors, guitar, spending quality time with my family Most interesting fat about Macon: Most essential thing an applicant has to know about MCCG and Mercer Anticipated Career: General Surgery in Americus, GA Heidi Haun, MD, PGY-5 Hometown: St. Petersburg, Florida Undergraduate School: Carson-Newman College Major and Degree: Biology, B.S. Medical School: University of South Florida-Tampa Married/Children: Yes/Yes, one son Hobbies: Photography, painting, drawing, hiking, running, being outdoors, travel w/ medical missions, spending time with my family Lots of outdoor activities Blend of academic and private practice Anticipated Career: General Surgery (Medical Missions) Trey Keadle, MD, PGY-5 Hometown: Gray, GA Undergraduate School: University of Georgia Major and Degree: B.S. Biology Married/Children: Yes/Yes, boy and a girl Hobbies: UGA sports, golf, reading There is opportunity for research and fellowships. Anticipated Career: Academic surgery unsure of field Jacob Moremen, MD, PGY-5 Hometown: Louisville, KY Undergraduate School: University of Kentucky Major and Degree: B.A. Education; Kinesiology, Business minor Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine Married/children: Yes/Yes, one daughter Hobbies: Movies, TV, pro sports 2nd largest hospital in state of Georgia
Drea Long, MD, PGY-4 Hometown: Kansas City, MO Undergraduate School: University of Missouri-Columbia Major and Degree: B.S. Biochemistry Medical School: University of Missouri-Columbia Married/Children: No/No Hobbies: Hiking, biking, reading science fiction, watching old movies Bigger than I expected and very,very South Good people Anticipated Career: Trauma, International Surgery, whatever I change my mind to next Jesus Villarreal, MD, PGY-4 Hometown: Palmview, TX Undergraduate School: South Texas College/University of Texas Pan Am Major and Degree: B.S. Biology Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine Hobbies: Camping, swimming, mountain biking, billiards, video games, books City Auditorium, the world s largest copper dome. Every applicant should know that MCCG/Mercer has a mission of training world class professionals. Anticipated Career: General Surgery/minimally invasive surgery Craig Wengler, MD, PGY-4 Hometown: Stuart, FL Undergraduate School: Emory University Major and Degree: Chemistry and Economics Medical School: University of South Florida Married/Children: Married/Yes, 2 children girl and boy Hobbies: College football, boating, skiing, traveling, grilling Jason Aldean, Allman Brothers, one hour south of Atlanta Good balance of academic & private surgery in a large hospital offering a wide range of cases in a welcoming, family-oriented program. Anticipated Career: Vascular Surgery, General Surgery
Cecil E. Brown, MD, Jr., PGY-3 Hometown: Sandersville, GA Undergraduate School: Mercer University Major and Degree: BS Information Systems Married/children: Married/No Hobbies: Aviation, Farming, Fishing Anticipated Career: Rural General Surgery Preston Morehead, MD, PGY-3 Hometown: Whitesboro, TX Undergraduate School: Austin College-Sherman, TX Major and Degree: BA Biochemistry, BA Business Administration Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Married/children: Yes/Yes, one on the way Hobbies: fishing, camping, automotive restoration, off-roading Hometown of country musician, Jason Aldean The program provides a great mix of academic medicine and private practice all set in a friendly atmosphere. Anticipated Career: General Surgery Tracy Nolan, MD, PGY-3 Hometown: Tifton, GA Undergraduate School: University of Georgia Major and Degree: B.S. Dietetics; M.S. Nutrition Hobbies: Movies, Relaxing, Hanging with friends, Shopping, Eating Incredible supports as well as autonomy from the attendings and residents. Smaller program, very busy services - have to work hard, but we have fun! Anticipated Career: General Surgery Princess Thomas, MD, PGY-3 Hometown: Columbus, GA Undergraduate School: Tuskegee University Major and Degree: B.S. Biology and Chemistry Medical School: Meharry Medical College, Nashville, TN Hobbies: Reading, Bible study, hanging with family and friends, Shopping Little Richard is from here! Most essential thing applicant has to know about MCCG and Mercer: Very family oriented and the residents are very helpful. Very accommodating! Anticipated Career: Breast Surgery
Elizabeth Almon, MD, PGY-2 Hometown: Newnan, GA Undergraduate school: Georgia Tech Major and degree: Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Married/children (ages): Yes / Yes, one son Hobbies, interests: Wakeboarding Home of the Allman brothers This is a great program with great people who know how to work hard and how to have fun. Mike Baskin, MD, PGY-2 Hometown: Plant City, FL Undergraduate school: Wake Forest University, NC Major and degree: Biology, B.S. Medical School: Wake Forest School of Medicine, NC Hobbies, interests: Running, lifting, watching and playing sports, jetskiing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, scuba diving, hiking Macon s Wesleyan College is the oldest women s college in the world Our residents are happy to be here Anticipated career in surgery: Will specialize, but unknown field Jonathan Cudnik, MD, PGY-2 Hometown: Athens, GA Undergraduate school: Georgia Tech Major and degree: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering, Minor in Economics Married/children (ages): Married / Yes, 2 daughters Hobbies, interests: Flying, Scuba diving, spearfishing Nu-Way Weiners Famous for their red hotdogs Great balance between surgical training and personal life Anticipated career in surgery: Vascular Tonya Johnson, MD, PGY-2 Hometown: Speed, NC Undergraduate school: College of William and Mary Major and degree: BBA, Accounting Medical School: East Carolina University Married/children (ages): Married / Yes, son (15) Hobbies, interests: Home improvement Downtown offers lots of cheap entertainment Great reputation, Level I trauma center, early operative experience
Michael Fitzgerald, MD, PGY-1 Hometown: Charleston, SC Undergraduate school: Clemson University Major and degree: BS in Biological Science Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina Hobbies, interests: Rugby, Pickup basketball, Football, attempting to stay in shape, historical fiction/nonfiction Home of Otis Redding We're a big, goofy, dysfunctional family, that works extremely hard for our patients and each other. or Trauma Brett Howard, MD, PGY-1 Hometown: Weston, Florida Undergraduate school: Florida State University Major and degree: Biology, B.S. Medical School: Florida State University Married/children: Yes/Yes, one son Hobbies, interests: Florida State Football, Golf, Painting, Cooking Home of The Allman Brothers You will work hard and be well trained while working with a great group of people Joey Jarrard, MD, PGY-1 Hometown: Alma, GA Undergraduate School: Valdosta State University Major and Degree: Biology and Chemistry duel major Married/Children: Yes/Yes, one on the way Hobbies: Fishing, football, watching movies Most interesting fat about Macon: Home of the Allman Brothers The General Surgery residency is the only surgical residency in Macon, which allows a unique opportunity to explore surgical subspecialties that can t be found at other programs. Anticipated Career: Undecided Heather Nolan, MD, PGY-1 Hometown: Southeastern U.S. (lived too many places to claim just one) Undergraduate school: Carson-Newman College Major and degree: Mass Communications and English Medical School: University of Kentucky Hobbies, interests: walking, hiking, golfing, fishing, baking Macon had only one building damaged in the Civil War, so a lot of the original architecture you can still see today. We are all a team. Everyone gives their best, and we look after one another as doctors and as friends. Anticipated career in surgery: I don t know yet. Right now, I love everything surgery!