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Meet Our Residents

Class of 2025 (PGY-3)

Class of 2025

Dr. Mackenzie Carroll

Dr. Carroll

Hometown

Pineville, KY

Undergraduate Education

Lincoln Memorial University

Medical School

Lincoln Memorial University - DeBusk College of Medicine

Dr. JaLynn Copeland

Dr. Copeland

Hometown

Milton, KY & Madison, IN

Undergraduate Education

Morehead State University

Medical School

University of Louisville School of Medicine

Dr. Andre Florea

Dr. Florea

Hometown

New Orleans, LA

Undergraduate Education

Tulane University

Medical School

Louisiana State University School of Medicine - New Orleans

Dr. Michael Garrison

Dr. Garrison

Hometown

Stow, Ohio

Undergraduate Education

Kent State University

Medical School

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Dr. Haley Loptien

Dr. Loptien

Hometown

Highlands Ranch, CO

Undergraduate Education

Metropolitan State University of Denvery

Medical School

Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine

Dr. Andrew Merritt

Dr. Merritt

Hometown

Luttrell, TN

Undergraduate Education

Vanderbilt University

Graduate School

Lee University

Medical School

East Tennessee State University, James H. Quillen College of Medicine

Dr. Christian Ndekwe

Dr. Ndekwe

Hometown

Minneapolis, MN

Undergraduate Education

University of Minnesota

Medical School

University of Minnesota Medical School

Dr. Jacqueline Strong

Dr. Strong

Hometown

Pittsford, NY

Undergraduate and Graduate Education

Ithaca College

Medical School

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Virginia Campus

Class of 2026 (PGY-2)

Class of 2026

Dr. Amber Bartelle

Dr. Carroll

Hometown

Florence, SC

Undergraduate Education

University of South Carolina

Medical School

University of South Carolina School of Medicine - Columbia

Dr. Kelly Coyman

Dr. Copeland

Hometown

Parkland, FL and Boynton Beach, FL

Undergraduate Education

Florida Atlantic University and Nova Southeastern University

Medical School

Lincoln Memorial University - Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

Dr. Madison Hoover

Dr. Florea

Hometown

Alpharetta, GA

Undergraduate Education

University of Georgia

Medical School

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Dr. Keswick Lo

Dr. Garrison

Hometown

Lancaster, SC

Undergraduate Education

University of South Carolina

Medical School

University of South Carolina School of Medicine - Columbia

Dr. Shelby McGee

Dr. Loptien

Hometown

Socastee, SC

Undergraduate Education

Coastal Carolina University

Graduate School

University of South Carolina School of Medicine

Medical School

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Dr. Alec Sikarin

Dr. Merritt

Hometown

Roscoe, IL

Undergraduate Education

Illinois State University and Robert Morris University

Medical School

University of Illinois College of Medicine - Rockford 

Dr. Mitchell Thomas

Dr. Ndekwe

Hometown

Richmond, VA

Undergraduate Education

Hampden-Sydney College

Medical School

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

Dr. Taylor Wilding

Dr. Strong

Hometown

Brigham City, UT

Undergraduate and Graduate Education

Utah State University

Medical School

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine

The Class of 2027 (PGY-1)

Class of 2027

Dr. Michael Byrnes Jr.

Michael Byrnes Jr., MD

Hometown

Camden SC; Charleston SC; Charlotte NC; Columbia SC

Undergraduate Education

University of South Carolina

Medical School

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

Dr. Cassandra Hafford

Cassandra Hafford, DO

Hometown

Vancouver, WA

Undergraduate Education

Central Washington University

Medical School

Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific

Dr. Sarah Kampiyil

Sarah Kampiyil, DO

Hometown

Bradenton FL; Columbia MD; Des Moines IA; Orlando FL; Sanford FL

Undergraduate Education

University of Central Florida

Medical School

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Dr. Caleb Smith 

Caleb Smith, MD

Hometown

Belmont NC; Cullowhee NC; Kissimmee FL; Miramar FL; Muncie IN

Undergraduate School

Western Carolina University

Medical School

Ross University School of Medicine

Dr. Hannah Sprinkle

Hannah Sprinkle, DO

Hometown

Mocksville NC; Myrtle Beach SC

Undergraduate Education

Davidson County Community College; Salem College Winston-Salem

Medical School

Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine

Dr. Christopher Thompson

Christopher Thompson, MD

Hometown

Albuquerque NM; El Paso TX; Honolulu HI; McCall ID; San Antonio TX

Undergraduate Education

University of Texas at Austin

Graduate Education

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - El Paso

Medical School

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine

Dr. Brenden Truman

Brenden Truman, MD

Hometown

Fort Worth TX; Panama City FL; Provo UT; Santa Clara UT

Undergraduate Education

Utah Valley University

Medical School

Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at TCU

Dr. Andrew Watkins

Andrew Watkins, DO

Hometown

Blacksburg VA; Williamsburg VA

Undergraduate Education

Virginia Tech

Medical School

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Virginia Campus

How to Apply

Applications are coordinated through the Electronic Residency Application Service, or ERAS. Students may begin the ERAS application in July, and our residency will begin receiving completed applications on Sept. 1 each year. More information and applications may be found on the ERAS website.

ERAS: 1204500670

ERAS Website

International medical school graduates should look for special instructions or contact the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates directly at (215) 386-5900.

Medical School Rotations

If you’re a current non-MUSC 4th year medical student, you can apply through VSAS to request an audition rotation.

Apply

For 3rd year medical students, please contact Caitlyn Krask at CKrask@tidelandshealth.org.