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PGY-4

Elliott Chen, MD

Hometown: Carmel, Indiana

College: Tulane University

Medical School: American University of the Caribbean

Kids/Pets: a Lhasa Apso named Peaches

Interesting Fact: I am an avid sneaker head (Jordan’s especially)

Hobbies: cooking/baking, watching sports, running, eating Tom Rutherford’s chocolate chip cookies

Professional Interests: fellowship, probably critical care

If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be…a Sports Center anchor

Katherine Davis, MD

Hometown: Covington, LA

College: University of Alabama at Birmingham

Medical School: University of Alabama at Birmingham

Kids/Pets: 4 cats (Sherlock, Mercy, Lumos, Knox)

Interesting Fact: When I was in high school, I went on a tour of 14 countries in Europe called Alabama Ambassadors of Music.

Hobbies: music, painting, crocheting, video games, reading

Professional Interests: outpatient primary care, academic medicine

If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be…a vet or some kind of event player

Thomas Rutherford, DO

Hometown: Decatur, IL

College: Millikin University

Medical School: Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Kids/Pets: none

Interesting Fact: I am a former Special Agent for USAF with 9 years of active duty.

Hobbies: making chocolate chip cookies/stress baking, fishing, watching movies, music

Professional Interests: critical care fellowship for adults and pediatrics

If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be…a nurse or special agent

Kristie Searcy, MD

Hometown: Slidell, LA

College: Birmingham-Southern College

Medical School: LSU Health Shreveport

Kids/Pets: none

Interesting Fact: I love the performing arts! In college, I was an extra in an Exxon Mobile commercial. I’m a former college cheerleader, and I sang in an acapella choir in medical school.

Hobbies: baking, reading, shopping, attending theatre plays

Professional Interests: combined rheumatology fellowship

If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be…a news anchor or pursuing a career in acting

PGY-3

Areeba Afzal, MD

Hometown: Brampton, Ontario 🇨🇦

Medical School: Avalon University School of Medicine

Hobbies: taking/editing pictures, hiking/exploring

Professional Interests (fellowship, future career): TBD; inpatient care

If I wasn’t a doctor, I would probably be a teacher

Michelle Benjamin, MD

Hometown: Antigua

College: Florida International University in Miama, FL

Medical School: American University of Antigua

Kids/Pets: two Shih-Tzu named Jefe and Isabella

Interest Fact: I am a stilt walker.

Hobbies: cooking, running and traveling. I am also an avid fan of the English football club Arsenal and love watching on weekends.

Professional Interests: Rheumatology, Global Health, Adverse Childhood Experiences

If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be…a chef/wedding planner

Justin Harrell, MD

Hometown: Lafayette LA

College: University of Louisiana @ Lafayette (undergrad) Mississippi College (Masters)

Medical school: LSU Shreveport

Kids: 3y/o girl, Amelia. 2 dogs (miniature schnauzers)

Hobbies: reading (High fantasy), video games, family time

Professional Interests: probably won't fellow, leaning outpatient focused with possible hospitalist duties

If not a doctor I'd likely have gone into computer sciences

Jim McCarty, MD

Hometown - Dallas, Texas

College - High school dropout, went to 5 colleges over 5 years in 3 states and ended up with a BA in Applied Linguistics

Medical School - Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, in Mexico

Kids/Pets - Hannah is 15 and a freshman at Captain Shreve high. Katie is 13 and an 8th grader in Youree Drive middle school. Elijah is 5 and will be starting 1st grade at Fairfield Magnet Dog: Summer is a 1-year-old Dachshund mix

Interesting Fact about yourself - I was a rural family doc in southern Mexico for 10 years

Hobbies - Running/working out

Professional Interests (fellowship, future career) - Medical Missions working overseas

If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be … Still working on the New Testament translation to Isthmus Mixe (I already published a dictionary and grammar in Mixe)

Jessica Wilson, MD

Hometown: Atlanta, GA

College: Emory University, BS in Anthropology and Human Biology

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Kids/Pets: One dog: Makoa (It means brave in Hawaiian) but we call him Coconut, He's a Lab/Hound mix

Interesting Fact about yourself: I worked in IT before I went to med school, I worked for companies like Apple and Lenovo, I even interviewed to work at Porche.

Hobbies: traveling, reading, pre-covid... attending concerts, learning new languages,

Professional Interests (fellowship, future career): I would like to do a Fellowship, but I am still keeping an open mind. Maybe Rheumatology or Allergy & Immunology.

If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be a Music Director for a show like Grey's Anatomy.

PGY-2

Benjamin Horn, DO

Hometown: Peoria, Arizona

College: The University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ

Medical School: Rocky Vista University in Parker, CO

Kids/Pets: No children. Looking to add a pug, bulldog, or buff tabby cat to my collection though!

Interesting Fact About Yourself: I did not have a corn dog or a brownie until I was 24 years old. I have still not had pie.

Hobbies: Cooking multi course meals, baking (vying for Mary Berry's approval), still life image artwork, board games, hiking, A24 film sessions, etc.

Professional Interests: Still interested in combined Hospice/Palliative Care and possibly a combined Heme/Onc or pediatric Heme/Onc.

If I wasn't a doctor, I would be ... a marine biologist! I have gone swimming with sharks 3 times in 3 different areas of world. I once got a gift where we donated towards tracking a rare named Great White Shark even!

Megan Lear, MD

Hometown: Kearney, Nebraska

College: University of Nebraska in Kearney, Nebraska

Medical School: University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska

Interest Fact: I am moving to Shreveport with my fiance, Nate, who is going to be an emergency medicine resident.

Hobbies: I binge-watch Bravo TV like it's my job

Professional Interests: I have a lot of professional interests, but I am thinking about a fellowship in Rheumatology following my residency.

If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be… I would be either a travel agent or a realtor.

Jennifer Philipose, DO

Hometown: Carrollton, Texas

College: University of Texas at Dallas

Medical School: Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Pets: Calico cat named Miko!

Interesting fact about myself: I used to think unicorns were real until I was 14 yrs old! It's pretty embarrassing!

Hobbies: dancing, choreography, reading, napping, listening to music, watching Disney movies, traveling, and spending time with family, friends, and my pet cat

Professional Interests: Hospital Medicine

If I wasn't a doctor, I would be ... A dance teacher

Michael Phillips, DO

Hometown – Andover, KS

College – Newman University

Medical School – Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine

Kids/Pets – No children and no pet, yet I would like to get a cate

Interesting Fact about yourself – I was in an actual train wreck as a child, while visiting Pike’s Peak with my family.

Hobbies – Hiking, Baking, Yoga, Crochet, and Working on becoming a polyglot

Professional Interests (fellowship, future career) – Hospitalist

If I wasn’t a doctor, I would be … A Literature Professor so I could read and talk about books all day.

Lillie Turnbough, MD

Hometown: Monroe, LA

College: LA Tech

Medical School: LSUHSC Shreveport

Kids/Pets: one dachshund mix named Chewie

Interesting Fact about yourself: I've swam with Michael Phelps. I've never ridden a Rollercoaster. I love true crime documentaries.

Hobbies: Playing video games, reading, hanging out with the family

Professional Interests (fellowship, future career): I am interested in practicing rural primary care.

If I wasn’t a doctor ... I would be a detective!

PGY-1

Rebekah "LeAnn" Daggett, MD

Hometown: Simpson, Louisiana

College: Louisiana State University of Shreveport

Medical School: LSU Health Shreveport

Kids/Pets: I am married to my incredible husband, Travis. Our only baby right now is our dog, Beaux

Interesting Fact About Yourself: I graduated high school with a class of 27 students.

Hobbies: Hanging out with my husband and Beaux, reading, hunting, and fishing.

Professional Interest: Primary care for underserved populations, including rural healthcare.

If I wasn't a doctor, I would be: teacher.

Merelyn Thomas, DO

Hometown: Sunnyvale, TX

College: The University of Texas at Dallas

Medical School: University of Pikeville - Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine

Kids/Pets: a Shih Tzu named Bobby

Interesting Fact About Yourself: I was almost a leap year baby. (my birthday is on Feb 28th.)

Hobbies: Volleyball, reading, watching reality TV, being outdoors.

Professional Interest: Med/Peds Hospitalist or fellowship

If I wasn't a doctor, I would be: A veterinarian

Steven Canales, DO

Hometown: Houston, TX

College: University of Houston

Medical School: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at New Mexico State University

Kids/Pets: 3 cats, Lulu, Lemon, Lychee

Interesting Fact about Yourself: I made a YouTube video that has 162,000+ views

Hobbies: coffee roasting, flight sim

Professional Interest: Allergy & Immunology, Hospital Medicine

If I wasn't a doctor, I would be: Airplane pilot

David LeVine, MD

Hometown: Memphis, TN

College: The University of Memphis

Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine

Kids/Pets: I have 2 beautiful daughters, Jessie and Lillie, one is a calico and the other is a tortoiseshell. Yes, my daughters are my cats

Interesting Fact About Yourself: I have a third-degree black belt in taekwondo

Hobbies: Movies, yoga, rock climbing, pin collecting, fun socks, sleeping

Professional Interest: Medical Education, Preventative Medicine, and serving the underserved.

If I wasn't a doctor, I would be: a trophy husband or a comedian

Randi Domingue, MD

Hometown: Monroe, LA

College: Louisiana Tech University

Medical School: LSU Health Shreveport

Kids/Pets: Rescue dog named Pongo (pinto/bungus/pingu/bumbles)

Interesting Fact About Yourself: I was on a Willis Knighton IVF billboard as the Asian baby

Hobbies: drawing, the Sims, crafting/DIY

Professional Interest: Primary care, Preventative Medicine

If I wasn't a doctor, I would be: a secretary with an art side hustle.

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