Radiology ResidentsBio Book

“I chose UMMC’s Radiology Residency Program because of the excellent learning opportunities and the faculty's willingness to teach in every

case.”

BRANDON KELLY, MD

• My hometown is Van Buren, Arkansas.• Undergraduate: University of Arkansas • Medical School: University of Arkansas for

Medical Sciences • My future plans are to pursue fellowship

opportunities in Radiology. • In my free time I enjoy playing guitar and

exercising.

MARVELL SAINT-VICTOR, MD

• My hometown is East Orange, NJ.• Undergraduate: Rutgers University• Medical School: American University of the

Caribbean• My future plans are teaching and mentoring.• In my free time I enjoy exploring foreign lands.• My favorite thing about Jackson is its potential.

“I chose UMMC because the people are top notch! I chose the Radiology Residency Program because it provided great pathology, a well-rounded curriculum, great staff, down to earth residents, and a solid prelim year.”

“I chose UMMC’s Radiology Residency Program because of the variety of care provided at UMMC, the very

approachable residents and attendings, and the wide range of procedures performed.”

MICHAEL ANDERS, MD

• My hometown is Monroe, LA.• Undergraduate: Baylor University • Medical School: LSUHSC Shreveport

School of Medicine• My future plans are to complete a

Radiology fellowship. • In my free time I enjoy watching

sports and playing tennis.

“I chose UMMC because it’s the only level 1 trauma center in the state and its southern hospitality. I chose this program because of the great faculty,

large volume and pathology which will prepare me for any practice environment.”

MILLER JENNINGS, DO

• My hometown is Corinth, MS.• Undergraduate: Mississippi State University• Medical School: Philadelphia College of

Osteopathic Medicine• In my free time I enjoy spending time with

my wife and family, traveling, MSU and Dallas Cowboys football and a good book.

• My favorite things about Jackson are the great restaurants and it is centrally located to many popular destinations.

VARSHA KUMAR, MD

• My hometown is Houston, TX.• Undergraduate: Southern Methodist University• Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine• My hobbies are spending time with friends and

family, cooking, running, traveling, and gardening.

I chose UMMC Radiology because I felt at an instant connection with the other members of the program. I could tell that this was a program that really values its trainees.

Radiology Residents Have Talent!

They bowl!

…and they golf!

AMY FARKAS, MD

• My hometown is Plainsboro, New Jersey. • Undergraduate: John Hopkins University• Medical School: University of Florida• My plans are to be a radiologist. That’s about all

I have figured out. • My favorite thing about Jackson is that it’s an

easy place to live while being a resident. My favorite spot is the Parlor Market.

• In my free time, I enjoy cooking.

“I chose UMMC’s radiology program because the faculty are wonderful and invested in resident education. The program is constantly seeking

ways to improve our educational experience.”

BRAD NESBIT, MD

• My hometown is Jackson, MS. • Undergraduate: Mississippi State University• Medical School: University of Mississippi Medical

Center• I wish I knew: how to speak a foreign language.• In my free time I enjoy playing sports. • My favorite things about Jackson are the good local

restaurants. My favorite spots are the coffee shops.• My favorite movie: The Last Samurai

“I chose UMMC’s radiology program because of the people and the location.”

DUSTIN HOFSTEDE, MD

• My hometown is Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada.

• Undergraduate: Thompson Rivers University• Medical School: American University of the

Caribbean School of Medicine• Something unique about me: The first plane I was

in, I jumped out of. I have made more than 50 solo jumps as a certified skydiver up to an altitude of 10,000 ft. and 60 seconds of free fall.

• In my free time I enjoy downhill mountain biking, playing tennis and golf, and spending time with my daughter and wife.

• My future plan is to complete a fellowship in either IR, MSK, or Neuroradiology.

“I chose UMMC’s radiology program because of the collegial atmosphere and camaraderie that was

beyond most programs I encountered while on the interview trail.”

JEFF HOOKER, MD

• My hometown is Terry, MS. • Undergraduate: University of Southern Mississippi• Medical School: University of Mississippi School of

Medicine• My future plan is neuroradiology.• I wish I knew: how to speak a second language• I chose UMMC because it is near home/family and

has a wide range of pathology.

“I chose UMMC’s radiology program because of the great teachers/didactics, good volume,

and good pathology.”

Our residents are knowledgeable!

RUTH GERSHON, MD

Undergraduate: University of Texas at San AntonioMedical School: University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio

My future plans: Neuroradiology fellowship and then a job!

DANIEL GILMER, MD

My hometown is Silver City, MS.Undergraduate: Mississippi State University

Medical School: University of Mississippi Medical CenterMy future plans: MSK radiology practice likely in southeast US.

In my free time I enjoy bow hunting.

“I cultivated a great relationship with the department during my medical school training.”

DANIEL KENNEDY, MD

My hometown is Forest, MS.Undergraduate: Mississippi College

Medical School: University of Mississippi Medical Center.In my free time I enjoy hunting, fishing, and spending

time with my family.

“I chose UMMC because as most people say, people here are friendly and welcoming. Strong faculty and

down to-earth hardworking residents.

NISHA SWAMINATHAN, MD

My hometown is Mumbai, India.Undergraduate: South Indian Educational

Society College, Mumbai, IndiaMedical School: Saint Petersburg State

Pediatric Medical Academy, Saint Petersburg, Russia

My future plans: NeuroradiologyI love travelling, spending time with family and my dog. My favorite spot in Jackson is the Natchez Trace Running Trails and the

Reservoir.

CHARLOTTE TAYLOR, MD

My hometown is Jackson, MS.Undergraduate: University of Mississippi

Medical School: University of Mississippi Medical CenterMy future plans are to graduate from residency, fellowship, and have a job hopefully

close to home.In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, and painting.

“I chose UMMC because I could learn Radiology in a friendly academic environment.”

KEVIN ZAND, MD

My hometown is Shiraz, Iran.Medical School: Shiraz University of Medical SciencesMy future plans: To become an academic radiologist.

I wish I knew: how to cookMy favorite spot in Jackson is Fondren.

UMMC gave me the opportunity to perform translational and clinical research during my Radiology residency.

Our residents promote wellness!

DMITRIY KAZIMIRKO, MD

• My hometown is Madison, MS. • Undergraduate: University of Toledo• Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical

University• Future Plans: Diagnostic and Interventional

Radiology • I love the cost and accessibility of Jackson. My

favorite spot is Strawberry Patch Park.• In my free time I enjoy the outdoors, reading to

my daughter, and spending time with friends and family.

• Something unique about me: My mother is Russian and my father is Ukrainian.

“UMMC has unbelievable pathology with a full spectrum of radiology training all under one roof. Mississippi is ranked best

place to practice medicine!”

DAVID RAY, MD

• My hometown is Meridian, MS. • Undergraduate: Birmingham – Southern College• Medical School: University of Mississippi School of

Medicine• Future Plans: Neuroradiology• My favorite things about Jackson is Fondren After

Five.• In my free time I enjoy tennis, running, and going to

the dog park.

“I chose UMMC’s radiology program because of the great faculty and residents.”

KHALID SALEH, MD

• My hometown is Madison, MS.• Undergraduate: University of Texas - Austin• Medical School: UMMC• Future Plan: Interventional Radiology• My favorite thing about Jackson is the great

variety of local restaurants.• In my free time I enjoy traveling and spending

time with my family.

“I chose UMMC’s radiology program because there is great camaraderie between the residents and the

attendings.”

BRANDON WEATHERLY, MD

• My hometown is Tupelo, MS. • Undergraduate: Mississippi College• Medical School: University of Mississippi Medical

Center• My future plan is to pursue an MSK fellowship at St.

Vincent’s Medical Center in Birmingham, AL.• I wish I knew: how to play a banjo • Something unique about me: I am a former

professional disc golf player.

“I chose UMMC’s radiology program because it provides a strong radiology education with many connections for fellowship

opportunities. Enjoyed my experience with the residents when I rotated through radiology as a medical student.”

NILDA MARIA WILLIAMS, MD• My hometown is Laurel, MS. • Undergraduate: University of North

Carolina - Chapel Hill• Medical School: UMMC• Future Plan: Body/Breast Imaging

Fellowship• I wish I knew: how to speak a

second language• Favorite spot in Jackson: any

Mexican restaurant and the Reservoir

• What do I like about the program: the other residents

“I chose UMMC’s radiology program because I enjoyed working with the staff and residents as I rotated through as a medical student. The

volume and variety in pathology would provide great Radiology training.”

HAOWEI ZHANG, MD, PhD

• My hometown is Nanjing China.• Medical School: Nanjing University of Chinese

Medicine• Future Plans: Body and MSK imaging• I wish I knew: Imaging informatics and the business

side of medicine• In my free time I enjoy travelling, watching TV and

playing with my son.

“I chose UMMC’s radiology program because of engaging co-residents and complex pathology that our teaching hospital

offers.”

“I chose UMMC because Jackson's patient population has much to teach us in the way of pathology.”

TEDDI BERRY, MD

My hometown is Bay St. Louis, MSUndergraduate: LSU

Medical School: LSU - ShreveportMy future plans: Academic Body Imaging

I wish I knew how to: play the pianoIn my free time I enjoy gardening, cooking,

carpentry, and home design.

“I chose UMMC because the program was welcoming and supportive which was exactly the environment I needed to develop and gain confidence as a

radiologist.”

ASHLEY BUICE, MDMy hometown is Atlanta, GA.

Undergraduate: Georgia State UniversityMedical School: Emory University School of

MedicineMy future plans: return home and join a

practice near my farm in the north Georgia mountains.

I wish I knew how to: speak fluently in another language or play a musical

instrument. Something unique about me: I worked as an intern at Zoo Atlanta in the elephant and

large carnivore department while in college, so I’ve bathed elephants and had lions lick

my hands.

Fin.