Although originally from South Carolina, Farris has been calling Georgia home since his time as an undergraduate at Emory and then medical degree at the Medical College of Georgia, where he was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He has shown a deep commitment to community service through various volunteer roles, including at a clinic for refugees and a crisis hotline for homeless and struggling youth, particularly those who identify as LGBTQ+. Between undergrad and medical school, Farris provided therapy for children with autism as a registered behavior technician.
Get to Know Farris
- Hometown: Greenville, SC
- Professional Interests: Child and adolescent psychiatry, psychotherapy, developmental disabilities and underserved communities
- Future Plans: Child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship and considering outpatient practice with focus on psychotherapy and advocacy
- Awards/Grants: Howard and Caryl Cohen Scholarship, Orien Thomas Gower Scholarship Endowment
- Memberships: Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, American Psychiatry Association and American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
- Hobbies: Long-distance running, reading and writing poetry, video games and cooking
Education
- MD, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, 2025
- BS, Emory University, 2020