Hear what our residents are saying...
"In more ways than one, what kept me at UMMC was the people — the leadership in the Med-Peds and categorical programs, co-residents, and patient population. Serving the state I grew up in is so special to me!"
—McKenzie Ostrander, MD
Internal Medicine/Pediatrics PGY-2
UMMC Medical School Graduate
MED/PEDS RESIDENCY PROGRAMUMMC Medical School Graduate
"As a medical student, the Med-Peds residents were my role models. Their dedication to learning more about their patients and their compassion for others was truly inspiring. Joining this group was a natural choice for me. As a resident, I am continually amazed by the generosity of my colleagues and their resilience in learning two fields. With the support of our program, I am growing not just as a doctor, but also as a member of our community every day."
—Monica Kala, MD
Internal Medicine/Pediatrics PGY-3
UMMC Medical School Graduate
MED/PEDS RESIDENCY PROGRAMUMMC Medical School Graduate
"The draw to UMMC is the people, both patients and co-residents. At UMMC, we get exposure to a variety of medicine and have the opportunity to learn so much from our patients. We get to do those things while training alongside brilliant and kind faculty and co-residents. I think that is what makes training as a Med-Peds resident at UMMC so special and worthwhile."
—Riley King, DO
Internal Medicine/Pediatrics PGY-3
VCOM – Auburn Medical School Graduate
MED/PEDS RESIDENCY PROGRAMVCOM – Auburn Medical School Graduate
"My decision to join the Med-Peds program at UMMC was based on the confidence that I would receive excellent training in both pediatric and adult patient populations with complex and different medical needs. The opportunity to work alongside amazing coworkers in an environment that fosters growth and compassion was a major draw. My expectations have been more than met, and I am proud to be a Med-Peds resident at UMMC every day."
—Conner Ball, MD
Internal Medicine/Pediatrics PGY-2
UMMC Medical School Graduate
MED/PEDS RESIDENCY PROGRAMUMMC Medical School Graduate
"Why I like being a Med-Peds resident at UMMC: The daily support that I feel from this program has been unparalleled. From Med-Peds faculty and administration to my peers, every encounter is intentional in helping me be my best self."
—Wanya Pridgen, MD
Internal Medicine/Pediatrics PGY-1
Medical University of South Carolina Graduate
MED/PEDS RESIDENCY PROGRAMMedical University of South Carolina Graduate