Our Residents

• MD - University of Minnesota Medical School
• MA - University of Minnesota, Center for Bioethics
• BA - Macalester College

Nathan grew up in Minnesota, where he completed his undergraduate education at Macalester College, with a BA in Philosophy and Biology. He attended the University of Minnesota School of Medicine, where he also earned an MA in Bioethics. He has conducted independent research in Bioethics, resulting in several publications, as well as presentations at the national meeting for the American Society for Bioethics and Humanities. Some of his medical interests include the health of LGBTQ individuals, and in-line with this interest, he has taken coursework on transgender health, founded an LGBTQ-allied health care leadership organization at the University of Minnesota, and volunteered at the University of Minnesota Youth and AIDS Projects, an organization focused on connecting HIV-infected youth with medical and social resources. In his free time, Nathan plays piano and violin as well as tabletop strategy board games.

• MD - The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
• BS - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Daiysha hails from North Carolina, where she completed both her undergraduate studies, at UNC-Chapel Hill, and medical training, at the Brody School of Medicine at Eastern Carolina University. Daiysha’s passion for teaching is apparent in her numerous mentoring roles. At UNC, she was a biology peer tutor, a research mentor for rising high school seniors, and a language coach for international graduate teaching assistants. At ECU, she was a peer tutor and a teaching assistant for ECU’s Summer Program for Future Doctors; during medical school, she also served as a bible study teacher in her faith community. Daiysha’s previous research experiences include basic science work in microbiology, health services research in prostate cancer, and gender studies work concerning the sexual health of African American women. Daiysha enjoys refurbishing antique furniture and dancing with her dog, Milton.

• MD - University of Maryland School of Medicine, 2019
• BA - Connecticut College, 2013

Nora comes to Emory from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, where she was active as a Medical School Admissions Interviewer, member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society, and served as President of the Community Health and Addiction Team. Nora has long been interested in community advocacy and activism, serving as an HIV Testing and Outreach Volunteer, and an Overdose Response Trainer for the Baltimore Harm Reduction Coalition. Additionally, during medical school, she was actively involved in home visits with Program for Assertive Community Treatment, as well as research projects including harm reduction in the clinical setting and antibiotic stewardship. Prior to medical school, Nora attended Connecticut College where she majored in psychology, completing her honors thesis on the role of creativity in bipolar disorder. She also served as a patient advocate in a Federally Qualified Health Center as part of the AmeriCorps National Health Corps, obtaining medications for uninsured patients and assisting the clinic to implement a PrEP program. 

• Hometown: Haddonfield, NJ
• Professional Interests: HIV care, harm reduction, addiction, homelessness
• Future Plans: HIV medicine, with particular emphasis on the care of patients with co-morbid psychiatric and/or addiction diagnoses
• Hobbies: Dancing, writing poetry and perfecting the ideal cheeseboard

• MD - Emory University School of Medicine, 2019
• MPH - Emory University School of Medicine, 2019
• BA/BS - University of Pittsburgh, 2013

Maggie completed her undergraduate training at the University of Pittsburgh, where she was a University Scholar and double-majored in Biology and the History and Philosophy of Science. She then matriculated to Emory University School of Medicine, where she completed both and MD and an MPH. Maggie’s passion for global health has led her to volunteer in clinics in the Dominican Republic, to teach English in a slum school outside of Delhi, and to promote the merits of environmental health in a rural Panamanian community. Maggie’s Master’s thesis in Global Epidemiology investigated the association of gender congruence and 'passing' on depression and anxiety in a cohort of transgender individuals in Vietnam, and during her travels she also served as a Team Field Scholar for Emory’s Global Health Institute, investigating the feasibility, acceptability, and design of real-time adherence monitoring among young men having sex with men in Hanoi. At Emory, Maggie volunteered for the Open Door Clinic and served as a peer mentor and an Interviewer for the Admissions Committee. Maggie is a talented photographer and serves as her class archivist. In her free time, she also enjoys playing piano and painting and drawing.

• Hometown: Marlboro, NJ
• Professional Interests: HIV psychiatry, infectious diseases and mental health as a public health issue
• Future Plans: HIV fellowship versus Infectious Diseases Fellowship and Career Plans: academics
• Hobbies: Freelance Photography (Email) and other artistic endeavors (painting, drawing), loving on my two fur babies (Oreo & Biscuit) and kayaking and fishing with my husband, David Thylur 

She/Her/Hers

• MD, University of Washington School of Medicine, 2020
• BS, University of Washington, 2015

Elizabeth graduated cum laude from the University of Washington with a degree in Biology and stayed at UW for medical school. In medical school, Elizabeth showed a passion for working with Seattle’s underserved communities, taking on roles as clinic manager and clinical board director for five student-run free clinics in Seattle. Her commitment earned her the UWSOM Service Award for three consecutive years. She has been continually involved in research, from basic science to clinical research on HIV care engagement. Elizabeth is also committed to mentorship, both personally mentoring students in the medical school pipeline and also leading an organization that supports underrepresented premedical students. She is pursing combined training to provide integrated care to patients with chronic medical and mental illness. In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys making fresh pasta, eating pasta, yoga, and backpacking. She most recently summitted a snowy Mt. Saint Helens in Washington.

• Hometown: Seattle, WA
• Professional Interests: The intersections of internal medicine and psychiatry, medical education, social justice and advocacy and underserved and immigrant populations
• Future Plans: Academics at a public hospital, medical education and community organizing
• Hobbies: Cooking, hiking, climbing, growing plants, yoga and reading

She/Her/Hers

• MD, Emory University School of Medicine, 2020
• BS, University of Georgia, 2016

Katerina attended the University of Georgia where she graduated cum laude with a degree in Biology. Throughout medical school, she demonstrated a dedication to empowering women in medicine serving as Emory’s President of the American Medical Women’s Association. She hosted multiple mentorship programs and social events so that women can support other women. She also worked extensively with the Nia Project act Grady, acting as a co-facilitator for four support groups for high risk suicidal patients. To maintain her own health and wellness, Katerina is an avid hiker. She has been on numerous hiking trips in the United States and has also been to Thailand for a trekking experience. During medical school, she volunteered at a student run clinic for immigrants. Katerina’s goal in pursuing combined training is to provide a holistic, comprehensive approach to treat both patient’s physical and mental illness.

• Hometown: Duluth, GA
• Professional Interests: Primary care for patients with severe mental illness, holistic medical and psychiatric care and medical education
• Future Plans: Academic medicine with focus on medical education
• Hobbies: Camping/hiking, kickboxing and trying new Atlanta restaurants

She/Her/Hers

• MD - Emory University School of Medicine, 2021
• MPH - Emory University School of Medicine, 2021
• BS - Davidson College, 2015

Catherine graduated Magna Cum Laude with honors in biology from Davidson College, where she also minored in French. After graduation, she was awarded a Fulbright research grant to study cell-free DNA sequencing techniques at the Luxembourg Institute of Health in Luxembourg City. During medical school at Emory, Catherine took particular interest in the intersection of Medicine and Psychiatry. She completed the combined MD/MPH program and wrote her public health thesis on the relationship between K6 scores and electronic cigarette use. Additionally, she worked with Dr. David Goldsmith to design a study to examine medical comorbidity associated with second generation antipsychotic use. She was also inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Outside of the hospital, Catherine has been a long-time leader at Camp Kudzu, a camp for children with type I diabetes. 

• Hometown: Atlanta, GA
• Professional Interests: Primary care for patients with serious mental illness, medical comorbidity associated with psychosis and antipsychotic medications and addiction medicine
• Future Plans: Academic medicine in combined internal medicine and psychiatry
• Hobbies: Singing, attending the symphony and theater, cooking and baking and exploring new cities by foot

She/Her/Hers

• MD - Duke University School of Medicine, 2021
• BS - Duke University, 2017

Abby attended Duke University for her undergraduate studies, majoring in Biology and completing two minors in Chemistry and Women's Studies. She stayed at Duke for medical school and was awarded a fellowship to study abroad in Singapore. During her year at Singapore General Hospital, Abby worked with the inpatient medical-dermatology service conducting research on severe cutaneous adverse drug reactions. Abby received multiple honors during medical school, including being recognized as the first-place winner at Duke's annual Clinical Research Poster Competition. Her work abroad solidified her decision to pursue combined training in Internal Medicine and Psychiatry. She believes in taking a holistic approach to the care of patients.

• Hometown: Anchorage, AK
• Professional Interests: Integrated Medical and Psychiatric Care, Emergency Psychiatry and Medical Education
• Future Plans: Integrated Inpatient Care at an Academic Center
• Hobbies: Hiking and traveling

• MD - Duke University School of Medicine
• BS - University of Kansas

Jordan studied chemical engineering at the University of Kansas before enrolling in medical school at Duke University. While at Duke, Jordan elected to spend an additional year as a Theology, Medicine, and Culture Fellow to better understand the illness experience of patients with cancer.  Throughout medical school, Jordan cultivated an interest in medical education, serving as a small group leader and a Co-Coordinator for Duke Med Ambassadors. Jordan was also a Student Course Director of the Cultural Determinants of Health and Health Disparities course.  Jordan has been recognized for her leadership and was recognized as a scholar in Duke’s Feagin Leadership Program. Outside of medicine, Jordan enjoys running, hiking, traveling, and being a cat mom.

• MD - Emory University School of Medicine
• BA - Emory University

Zoë graduated summa cum laude from Emory University where she studied Music and Spanish. She completed her pre-medical coursework at the University of Virginia and returned to Emory for medical school where she was active in volunteering and community engagement. She assisted with cooking classes at the Grady Teaching Kitchen and was President of the Osler Society, organizing events and mentorship opportunities. Zoë promoted medical education opportunities through her work as treasurer of the Internal Medicine Interest Group and helped organize discussions relating to compassion in healthcare as a planning committee member of Schwartz Rounds. Throughout medical school, Zoë continued singing in Emory’s University Chorus. In her spare time, Zoë enjoys reading, running, and spending time with her husband, Victor, and rescue cat, Jojo.