Current Residents
Brendan Rhatican, DO
Why 海角禁区?
"I like that many of our faculty have literally 鈥渨ritten the book鈥 on a topic. I think we have a great balance of training quality and time off."
Glenn Irby, MD
Why 海角禁区?
"I chose 海角禁区 Radiology for the collegial atmosphere and the variety of pathology seen day to day."
Kara Fields, MD
Why 海角禁区?
"I like the vast exposure to different pathologies we get day in and day out. Additionally, we get to work with wonderful faculty members that truly care about our personal and professional growth as physicians. Wonderful co-residents are an added bonus!"
Olivia Thoroughman, DO
Why 海角禁区?
"The opportunity to be taught by subspecialists that are experts in their field! Attendings go out of their way and take the time to go through cases and high yield concepts with residents. Also, Lexington is a wonderful place to live!"
R-4 Class
Brady Brooks, DO
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-5 Education: University of Pikeville, Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
Trae Brooks, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-5 Education: 海角禁区What do you like about your program?
One thing about the radiology program I like is the openness and advocacy of program leadership on behalf of the residents. We are given multiple鈥 Read More
What are your hobbies?
My hobbies include weightlifting/fitness, cooking, playing computer games, board games, seeing new movies, trying new restaurants/breweries, and鈥 Read More
Glenn Irby, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-5 Education: University of Alabama School of MedicineWhat do you like about your program?
Our attendings are enjoyable to work with and generous with their time. I appreciate the complexity of cases we encounter on a daily basis.
What are your hobbies?
Taking my dog to the dog park, trying new restaurants in Lexington with my Fianc茅e, playing guitar, and video games鈥.
Michael Nisiewicz, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-5 Education: 海角禁区
Brendan Rhatican, DO
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-5 Education: Marian University College of Osteopathic MedicineHometown: Beaver Dam, WI
I chose 海角禁区 radiology, instead of other large academic programs, largely because Lexington is such a manageable city for raising children鈥 Read More
What do you like about your program?
I like that many of our faculty have literally 鈥渨ritten the book鈥 on a topic. I think we have a great balance of training quality and time off.鈥 Read More
What are your hobbies?
I love reading, sports and weightlifting, and excellent family life.
Cole Wilken, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-5 Education: 海角禁区Hometown: Bowling Green, KY
海角禁区 is a great place to train due to the wide range and volume of pathology seen, and Lexington is a great place to live.
What are your hobbies?
Basketball, Running, Swimming, Board Games, Video Games, Going to Craft Breweries and Bourbon Distilleries
Tanner Womble, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-5 Education: 海角禁区Hometown: Paducah, KY
I really enjoyed my time with all of the residents and faculty during my rotation as a 4th year medical student.
What are your hobbies?
Gaming, audiobooks, pretty much any outdoor activity.
R-3 Class
Timothy Berg, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-4 Education: 海角禁区Hometown: Houston, TX
Hannah Conley, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-4 Education: 海角禁区Hometown: Morehead, KY
What do you like about your program?
"I love the diversity and difficulty of cases. We see really cool pathology and get to read cases that help very sick patients every single day. I鈥 Read More
What are your hobbies?
Traveling, reading fantasy fiction, attending concerts, and trying new restaurants!
Griffin Cote, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-4 Education: 海角禁区Hometown: Louisville, KY
What do you like about your program?
"海角禁区鈥檚 large catchment area and diverse patient population exposes us to interesting cases that might be difficult to find elsewhere outside a鈥 Read More
What are your hobbies?
Board games/DnD, cooking, woodworking/crafts, and the local breweries!
Holly Fleming, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-4 Education: Saint Louis University School of MedicineHometown: Denver, CO
What do you like about your program?
"My wonderful and supportive co-residents, attendings that are great teachers, and location in Lexington that always has fun things to do."
What are your hobbies?
Cooking, interior decorating, gardening, thrift shopping, DIY projects, sewing, dinner parties, and Irish Dance.
Dylan Fugate, DO
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-4 Education: University of Pikeville, Kentucky College of Osteopathic MedicineHometown: Hazard, KY
Zain Hassan, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-4 Education: 海角禁区Hometown: Lexington, KY
What do you like about your program?
"The camaraderie and friendly culture in the program are readily apparent on day one. Additionally, the breadth of exposure is extraordinary, and鈥 Read More
What are your hobbies?
Cars, watches, sports, video games, traveling, and exploring the local food scene.
Mitchell Jacobs, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-4 Education: 海角禁区Hometown: Edgewood, KY
What do you like about your program?
"Starting out, I was anxious about being in the reading room but quickly found that both the residents and faculty were welcoming and eased the鈥 Read More
What are your hobbies?
I enjoy fishing, hiking, gardening, playing with my two Labrador retrievers, Basil and Booker, and playing sand volleyball.
Kate Yacona, DO
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-4 Education: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic MedicineHometown: Boca Raton, FL
R-2 Class
Ryan Anderson, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-3 Education: University of Louisville School of MedicineWhat do you like about your program?
"I love 海角禁区 because our department feels like one big family. Residency is hard, but the culture among our residents is warm, welcoming, and a鈥 Read More
What are your hobbies?
When I鈥檓 not at work, I love spending time with my wife and my friends. I love trying a new restaurant, watching the horses run at Keeneland,鈥 Read More
Nicholas Bontrager, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-3 Education: 海角禁区
Wilfred Furtado, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-3 Education: University of Louisville School of MedicineWhat do you like about your program?
"I love the people. They are incredibly friendly and nice!"
What are your hobbies?
Basketball, board games, and cooking.
Jordan Gonia, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-3 Education: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Sint Mararten
Farah Guirguis Mekhail, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-3 Education: 海角禁区What do you like about your program?
"I like that we see a wide variety of pathologies, have caring faculty members who teach, and have supportive co-residents."
What are your hobbies?
Running, reading, and singing.
Kyle Hooper, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-3 Education: 海角禁区What do you like about your program?
"My favorite part of the program would have to be the people. Even before joining the program, I knew from being a visiting medical student and鈥 Read More
What are your hobbies?
My hobbies include playing video games, going on hikes, watching film and television, and of course supporting 海角禁区 football!
Hafsa Hussain, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-3 Education: Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine
Hassan Syed, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-3 Education: University of Maryland School of MedicineWhat do you like about your program?
"What I like the most about the program is that everyone I have met is genuinely invested in seeing me succeed and willing to help."
What are your hobbies?
Trying different cuisines, family time, movies, and swimming.
Olivia Thoroughman, DO
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-3 Education: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic MedicineHometown: Minford, Ohio
What do you like about your program?
"The opportunity to be taught by subspecialists that are experts in their field! Attendings go out of their way and take the time to go through鈥 Read More
What are your hobbies?
Hiking, camping and visiting national parks with my boyfriend and two dogs. I love to read, brewery hop, and thrift shop!
R-1 Class
Johnson Deshommes, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-2 Education: Universit茅 Quisqueya Facult茅 des Sciences de la Sant茅, HaitiWhat do you like about your program?
My first experience with University of Kentucky came through a medical observership in 2016 and 2017, during which I was able to shadow in both鈥 Read More
What are your hobbies?
I enjoy passing time with fianc茅e, hiking, watching soccer, traveling and watch movies.
Kara Fields, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-2 Education: 海角禁区What do you like about your program?
I like the vast exposure to different pathologies we get day in and day out. Additionally, we get to work with wonderful faculty members that鈥 Read More
What are your hobbies?
When I am not at work I enjoy running, reading, and spending time with my husband, daughter and Goldendoodle.
Harrison Fouch, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-2 Education: 海角禁区
William Gebauer, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-2 Education: 海角禁区What do you like about your program?
I like how friendly the faculty and staff are, and how they truly care about the residents.
What are your hobbies?
Spending time with family and watching/playing sports
Bryson Jones, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-2What do you like about your program?
The dynamic of the program; the community, cohesiveness, and comraderie. 海角禁区 strikes the balance of fostering growth and providing autonomy. There鈥 Read More
What are your hobbies?
Golf, Pickleball, Woodcrafting, Fishing, Skiing, Traveling, Bourbon / Distilleries, Billiards
Austin Matney, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-2 Education: 海角禁区
Marcelo Morrice, MD
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-2 Education: University of Tennessee Health Sciences College of MedicineWhat do you like about your program?
The GME staff, attendings, and residents are all very nice and create a good learning environment. I also like how the program goes out to do fun鈥 Read More
What are your hobbies?
Spending time with family, jiu jitsu, guitar, and carpentry.
Julian Wallis, DO
GME Program:
Radiology - Diagnostic RadiologySummary:
Year: PGY-2 Education: Lincoln Memorial University Debusk College of Osteopathic MedicineWhat do you like about your program?
What I like most about the program has to be hands down the people and how helpful and welcoming everyone is at 海角禁区 plus getting to work with鈥 Read More
What are your hobbies?
Weightlifting, cars, outdoor activities, coffee, trying new restaurants, videogames, music festivals, and DJ鈥檌ng music with my mixer.
