
OPHTHALMOLOGY ELECTIVE
Residents - Class of 2023

Undergrad: Penn State University Med School: Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland Interests: US, Medical Education Dr. Clark was born and raised in New York. In her free time, Dr. Clark likes to travel to new cities, go on hikes with friends, Netflix binge, and relax on the beach.

Undergrad: University of Maryland Med School: University of Maryland Interests: US, Wilderness Medicine, Medical Entrepreneurship. Prior to coming to Miami, Kevin lived in Maryland, where he completed undergraduate and medical school. Outside of work, he enjoys beach volleyball, ukulele, and MMA.

Medical School: University of the Witwatersrand Degrees: MBBCh, PhD, FCEM(SA), Cert. Critical Care(SA) City of birth: Johannesburg, South Africa. I believe in the basic premise of Emergency Medicine – “Anyone, Anything, Any time”: the need to be the Master of all trades in order to manage each and every acute patient presentation. I have a passion for teaching… and for learning! I also love watching mixed martial arts and hope to become a ring announcer should the occasion arise!

Undergrad: Purdue University Med School: Touro College - Harlem Interests: EMS Born and raised in Miami. I was a firefighter paramedic, phlebotomist, and ER nurse before med school, and really fell in love with the work flow. Hobbies: Avid drummer, weight lifter, and runner, water activities. I backpacked South America for a couple months. Slept in caves and stuff. Grew out a hobo beard and everything.

Undergrad: Wayne State University Med School: Rocky Vista University Interests: From the Metro Detroit area, I was lucky to grow up surrounded by friends and family who enjoyed good food and bad movies as much as I did. I chose emergency medicine because it provides exposure to patients from all walks of life, with a plethora of medical and personal histories that impact their clinical outcomes. My hobbies include trying new restaurants, exercise yoga, and finding new outdoor adventures.

Undergrad: Auburn University Med School: VCOM Auburn Interests: Global Health I grew up in Nashville, TN where I discovered my passion for emergency medicine. When I’m not at the hospital, I love going to the beach, hiking, snorkeling, or spending time with my pets.

Med School: Meharry Medical College Doctorate of Pharmacy: Hampton University After graduating from pharmacy school, I became a Commissioned Corps Officer at Gallup Indian Medical Center in New Mexico. Eventually, I became one of the pharmacists rotating through the ER and decided that this is what I wanted to be when I grew up. Hobbies: Playing pool in pre-COVID times, learning about reptile husbandry, engaging in childhood mischief with my kids.

Undergrad: UCF Med School: VCOM Auburn Interests: Pain Management Born in a small town in southern Brazil, immigrated to the South Florida when I was 10 and grew up in Boca Raton. I enjoy hanging out with my wife, dog, friends and family. Also like volleyball, paintball, adventure racing, strength training.

Undergrad: UC Berkeley Med School: USF Interests: International, Wilderness, and Sports Medicine I grew up in the surf town of Ventura, California. USF is where I found a love for the fast-paced, multi-disciplinary field of EM. When I'm not on shift I love going to the beach, hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, and traveling as much as my wallet allows me.

Undergrad: The University of New Orleans Med School: VCOM Auburn Interests: Sports Medicine I was born in New Jersey and moved to New Orleans at a young age. Since then I have been a diehard Saints fan. In my free time I like to explore the city, play basketball, and go on different adventures w/ my wife.

Undergrad: UC San Diego Med School: University of Hawaii Born and raised near Sacramento. There’s nothing I enjoy more than a cabin trip to the mountains, experiencing a new city with friends and going to the local comedy club.

Undergrad: University of Alabama Med School: PCOM Georgia Interests: Critical Care Hometown is Sylacauga, Alabama (roll tide!). I chose EM because of the variety of cases and presentations and because you get to take care of people’s problems here and now (if that makes sense). I like skateboarding, soccer, the beach, and spending time with my dogs.