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Matthew Barnes, MD, PGY-4Hometown: Birmingham, ALUndergraduate school: Birmingham - Southern CollegeMajor and degree: Biology, BS (major), Spanish (minor)Medical School: University of South Alabama College of MedicineMarried/children (ages): NoHobbies, interests: Running, Golf, Fishing, Gardening & CookingMost interesting fact about Macon: Macon ranked highest for the best tastingwater in the country in 2009.Most essential thing an applicant has to know about MCNH and Mercer: Besidesexcellent surgical training, the program has a tightknit group of surgical residentswho look out for each other.Anticipated career in surgery: Trauma/Critical CareRaviteja Devalla, M.D., PGY-4Hometown: Lincoln, Rhode IslandUndergraduate school: University of Rhode IslandMajor and degree: Biology and ChemistryMedical School: Trinity School of MedicineMarried/children (ages): NoHobbies, interests: Mountain biking, rock climbing, fishing, kayaking, weight lifting.Most interesting fact about Macon: Macon originated at the site of Fort Hawkinsin 1806. The fort was built to protect the frontier and to establish a trading postwith the Native Americans.Most essential thing an applicant has to know about MCNH and Mercer: Theprogram is composed of very hardworking & close knit group of residents.Anticipated career in surgery: Vascular SurgeryHannah Nemec, MD, PGY-4Hometown: Catawba, VAUndergraduate school: Roanoke College, Salem, VAMajor and degree: Chemistry, B.S.Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VAMarried/children (ages): Married, no childrenHobbies, interests: Football, hiking, singing, snowboarding, and just aboutanything outdoorsy.Most interesting fact about Macon: There are several lakes nearby for fishing,camping, boating, or swimming.Most essential thing an applicant has to know about MCNH and Mercer: Greatoperative experience and wonderful people to work with.Anticipated career in surgery: General or Trauma/Critical CareTimothy Nowack, MD, PGY-4Hometown: Kennesaw, GAUndergraduate school: Georgia TechMajor and degree: BS BiologyMedical School: Medical College of GeorgiaMarried/children (ages): NoHobbies, interests: Disc Golf, Trivia, Photography, BackpackingMost interesting fact about Macon: Macon is the Cherry Blossom Capital of theCountry, and has more Yoshino Cherry trees than Japan.Most essential thing an applicant has to know about MCNH and Mercer: Thehospital is the second largest in Georgia by number of beds, and is one of onlyfive Level 1 trauma centers in Georgia.Anticipated career in surgery: Minimally Invasive Surgery/ Bariatric

James Parker, MD, PGY-4Hometown: Kinston, NCUndergraduate school: University of North Carolina at Chapel HillMajor and degree: BA ChemistryMedical School: Trinity School of Medicine, St. VincentMarried/children (ages): Yes/NoHobbies, interests: Golf, Soccer, Tennis, play guitarMost interesting fact about Macon: If you look at a map from The Walking Dead,terminus is located about 15 miles from Macon.Most essential thing an applicant has to know about MCNH and Mercer: During theinterview process, I realized Mercer was the only surgery program where everyavailable resident was in attendance at the resident dinner. Even the familymembers of the on call residents would show up just to hang out.Anticipated career in surgery: Minimally Invasive SurgeryMallory “Blake” Bowden, MD, PGY-3Hometown: Columbus, GAUndergraduate school: UGAMajor and degree: B.S. in Biology and PsychologyMedical School: MCGMarried/children (ages): NoHobbies, interests: Running, biking, kayaking, music, spending time with family.Most interesting fact about Macon: Home of the Allman Brothers and Otis ReddingMost essential thing an applicant has to know about MCNH and Mercer: Theoutstanding people and atmosphere were unlike any other that I encountered onthe interview trail.Anticipated career in surgery: General Surgery/UndecidedEric Forney, MD, PGY-3Hometown: Lincoln, NebraskaUndergraduate school: Creighton University, Omaha, NEMajor and degree: B.S. in BiologyMedical School: University of Nebraska College of MedicineMarried/children (ages): NoHobbies, interests: Hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, travelingMost interesting fact about Macon: Macon was not burned during Sherman’smarch to the sea, leaving lots of cool architecture.Most essential thing an applicant has to know about MCNH and Mercer:Residents act as a big family.Anticipated career in surgery: General Surgery/maybe Vascular SurgeryCasey Hawes, MD, PGY-3Hometown: Jackson, MSUndergraduate school: University of Mississippi (Ole Miss)Major and degree: B.A. in BiologyMedical School: University of Mississippi Medical CenterMarried/children (ages): Yes/NoHobbies, interests: Playing with Sophie our Australian ShepherdMost interesting fact about Macon: Great historic district with pretty homesMost essential thing an applicant has to know about MCNH and Mercer: Thepeople are what drew me to choose MCCG. While I was on my interview theenvironment everyone between the residents, attendings, and office staff wasexactly what I was looking for in a program. I left my interview with a differentfeeling than after others.Anticipated career in surgery: General Surgery

Carmen Lee, MD, PGY-3Hometown: Columbus, GAUndergraduate school: Georgia TechMajor and degree: B.S. in BiologyMedical School: Mercer University School of MedicineMarried/children (ages): NoHobbies, interests: Reading, hunting, fishing, SCUBA diving, cookingMost interesting fact about Macon: The Macon area has been inhabited for over10,000 years.Most essential thing an applicant has to know about MCNH and Mercer: MCCG is abusy hospital, providing many opportunities to learn. The residents, attendings,and staff are all great people to work with here.Anticipated career in surgery: Breast OncologyWilliam “Bill” Wallace, MD, PGY-3Hometown: Washington, OKUndergraduate school: University of Central OklahomaMajor and degree: Bachelor of Science with a Major of NursingMedical School: University of OklahomaMarried/children (ages): NoHobbies, interests: Watching football, soccer, triathlon, music, fishingMost interesting fact about Macon: Home of Otis Redding, and the AllmanBrothers.Most essential thing an applicant has to know about MCNH and Mercer: Theresidents are a fun, welcoming, close knit group, and the faculty are great.Anticipated career in surgery: General Surgery; Interests are in Thoracic and CriticalCare.Lindsey C. Bridges, DO, PGY-2Hometown: Newnan, GAUndergraduate school: Georgia State UniversityMajor and degree: B.S. BiologyMedical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine- GA CampusMarried/children (ages): Yes/NoHobbies, interests: snowboarding yoga, hiking, spending time with my husband and pets.Most interesting fact about Macon: it is much busier and has more shops than I everanticipated. Everyone here definitely shows southern hospitality which is always nice,even in the hospital, which can be very serious, everyone greets you in the halls with asmile.Most essential thing an applicant has to know about MCNH and Mercer: I was drawn toMCCG’s surgery program because they had the most genuine caring and hardworkingresidents I had come across. I rotated through about 15 hospitals throughout my 3rd and4th year of med school and nothing came close to the culture and team work I saw whilehere at MCCG among residents and attendings.Anticipated career in surgery: Trauma & Surgical Critical CareAlbert Kazi, MD, PGY-2Hometown: Irvine, CAUndergraduate school: University of California - IrvineMajor and degree: Biological SciencesMedical School: Ross UniversityMarried/children (ages): Yes/Yes, 1 girlHobbies, interests: Spending time with my family, watching Rick & Morty, singingKaty Perry songs in the shower.Most interesting fact about Macon: Mysterious. Humid. Charming. Baroque. Quaint.Provocative. Macon is a land of wonder and adventure, home to many historicalmonuments, cordial southerners, and a Level 1 Trauma center.Most essential thing an applicant has to know about MCNH and Mercer: A rigoroustraining program that will prepare you for any fellowship or an immediate career inGeneral Surgery.Anticipated career in surgery: Trauma

Joshua Ferenczy, MD, PGY-2Hometown: Woodstock, GAUndergraduate school: Georgia State UniversityMajor and degree: BS - BiologyMedical School: Mercer University School of MedicineMarried/children (ages): Yes/NoHobbies, interests: Golf, LSU football, Atlanta Braves baseball, spending time withmy wife and pets.Most interesting fact about Macon: it has the best Pho in the world.Most essential thing an applicant has to know about MCNH and Mercer: Mercer isan excellent training program. It has an essential mix of superb attendings, diversepathology, and great autonomy and experiences. As a student here, I have seen thecurrent residents and graduated chiefs and know I will be a competent, caringsurgeon when I finish.Anticipated career in surgery: Cardiothoracic SurgeryAllison Ford, MD, PGY-2Hometown: Marietta, GAUndergraduate school: Georgia Institute of TechnologyMajor and degree: Bachelor of Science in BiochemistryMedical School: Mercer University of School of MedicineMarried/children (ages): Yes/NoHobbies, interests: Cooking, running, spending time with my husband, Chihuahua,three-legged beagle lab mix, and catMost interesting fact about Macon: Macon has some of the best restaurants such asPho at Pho Saigon, queso at La Parilla, and the burgers at the Rookery.Most essential thing an applicant has to know about MCNH and Mercer: The chiefsgraduate with skills that allow them to stand confident in their technique, decisionmaking skills, and critical thinking in both patient care and the operating room.Additionally, our program has incredible faculty who are invested in helping you tosucceed. We have the unique opportunity to work with them multiple times eachyear and earn their trust in order to develop our skills as surgeons. Finally, theincredible exposure we experience in a variety of cases allows for the strong, wellrounded general surgeon who has the skills to practice immediately after graduationor further develop our skills in a fellowship.Anticipated career in surgery: Trauma / Surgical Critical CareWilliam “Tyler” Solomon, MD, PGY-2Hometown: Douglas, GAUndergraduate school: Mercer UniversityMajor and degree: Bachelor of Science in Biology, minor in Chemistry and SpanishMedical School: Mercer University School of MedicineMarried/children (ages): No/NoHobbies, interests: traveling, reading, hikingMost interesting fact about Macon: Macon is where many rock and roll artists gottheir start. Gregg Allman proposed to Cher at the Downtown Grill before the twomarried and lived here together.Most essential thing an applicant has to know about MCNH and Mercer: MCCG andMercer provide a tight-knit community where the residents really become family.Anticipated career in surgery: Trauma/Surgical Critical CareAllison Brown, MD, PGY-1Hometown: Sycamore, GAUndergraduate school: Valdosta State UniversityMajor and degree: Bachelor of Science in BiologyMedical School: Mercer University School of MedicineMarried/children (ages): No/NoHobbies, interests: Running, hiking, spending time with my familyMost interesting fact about Macon: There are more Yoshino Cherry Trees in Macon thanJapan.Most essential thing an applicant has to know about MCNH and Mercer: This residencyprogram is a unique blend of both a university and community based program that placesa large emphasis on academic excellence and teamwork.Anticipated career in surgery: General Surgery