Rayann Atway, DO
- Future Plans: Undecided, possible hematology/oncology fellowship
- Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Hometown: Youngstown, OH
What I like about our program: I love that the small size of the program allows you to get to know your co-residents and attendings really well. Everyone is so supportive and encouraging towards each other, which helps foster a great learning environment.
What I like about Greensboro: I enjoy hiking in my free time and also love a good beach dat, so I appreciate that Greensboro is close to the mountains and the coast! It's also nice that I won't have to experience winters (specifically the snow) like I did in Ohio.
Other interests: Watching women's soccer (specifically the US women's national team and the National Women's Soccer League) and attending games when I can, traveling, hiking, and spending time with friends and family.
Emily Dean, DO
- Future Plans: I definitely see myself subspecializing after my general medicine training! My mom was an ICU nurse growing up so I am definitely interested in exploring that avenue!
- Medical School: Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
- Undergraduate: UNC--Go Heels!
- Hometown: Pinehurst, NC
What I like about our program: I really love how everyone is SO welcoming right off the bat! I have raved to all of my friends how lucky I am to have the people surrounding me in residency that I do at Cone.
What I like about Greensboro: Greensboro is big enough to have everything you need, a cool downtown, lots of parks, and perfectly located between the mountains of NC and the coast.
Other interests: I love to hike, read, sit and listen to thunderstorms (windows/doors open of course!), go to the gym. I also love family dinners followed by bowls of ice cream with my grandparents.
Ghalib Khan, MD
- Future Plans: Currently thinking of practicing general internal medicine but have not ruled out sub specialization.
- Medical School: ECU Brody School of Medicine
- Undergraduate: UNC Greensboro
- Hometown: High Point, NC
What I like about our program: I like the small size of the program as it allows for more exposure to learning opportunities and more 1:1 time with the faculty.
What I like about Greensboro: Since I spent a lot of time around Greensboro, I have enjoyed its proximity to everything. There is always things to do in Greensboro no matter what your interests are!
Other interests: I enjoy the outdoors with interest in golf, disc golf, hiking, and kayaking. I also enjoy working out at the gym.
Katie Masters, DO
- Future Plans: At this time, I am unsure if I will pursue a fellowship or stay in NC to work as a hospitalist. I am excited to explore more areas of medicine in residency to help inform my decision.
- Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Undergraduate: University of Tennessee
- Hometown: Kingsport, TN
What I like about our program: Within the first weeks, my favorite part of the program has been how welcoming and kind everyone has been.
What I like about Greensboro: All the wonderful parks for quick escapes into the outdoors to mountain bike, walk my dog, and hike!
Other interests: Sport climbing, soccer, and reading non-fiction books with a cup of coffee.
Maria Gomez-Caraballo, MD
- Future Plans: A combination of inpatient/outpatient care, palliative care, geriatrics
- Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine
- Undergraduate School: Mount Holyoke College
- Hometown: Cartagena, Colombia
What I like about our program: The program's warm, welcoming, and supportive culture stood out from day one.
What I like about Greensboro: I am impressed with this diverse city. It has a lot of things I need: great weather, fun things to do downtown, good eats/drinks, easy access to parks/trails, quick train/drive to the mountains and the beach!
Other interests: Walking/hiking with my dog and partner, playing board games with friends, enjoying quality time with family, dancing, reading non-fiction books/audiobooks, taking spin classes, and more!
Joseph Goodwin, DO
- Future Plans: Work as a hospitalist or specialize in cardiology or critical care
- Medical School: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Undergraduate School: Oglethorpe University and The University of South Alabama
- Hometown: Mobile, AL
What I like about our program: I love the small size of the program while still being able to learn in a big community hospital. It creates a good environment for a close-knit group of residents and exposure to various patients and pathologies.
What I like about Greensboro: I love being near to the mountains but also having access to a large city with good food and fun.
Other interests: Soccer, cooking, and traveling.
Michael McLendon, MD
- Future Plans: Hospital Medicine or outpatient general internal medicine in rural NC
- Medical School: UNC Chapel Hill
- Undergraduate: UNC Chapel Hill
- Hometown: Wilmington, NC
What I like about our program: I like the small class size and the location in Greensboro
What I like about Greensboro: It's a cool medium sized city--an easy place to live and move around in--with big city attractions like the Tanger Center for Performing Arts and the Greensboro Coliseum which hosts the ACC Men's Basketball Tournament
Other interests: Backpacking, reading science fiction, spending time with my family and friends
Saad Nooruddin, MD
- Future Plans: At the moment, becoming a hospitalist before moving on to private practice
- Medical School: Saint George's University School of Medicine
- Undergraduate School: University of Miami (Go Canes!)
- Hometown: Port Saint Lucie, FL
What I like about our program: The interview process made me feel like I was talking to people I’d known for years! Also, the drug and addiction medicine rotation is something I didn’t see in any other program, and is a passion of mine, which made Cone Health a perfect fit for me.
What I like about Greensboro: I love the fact that its a small city with such a big city feel! I’m also a huge basketball fan so I’ll definitely be at the ACC tournament this year!
Other interests: Singing, playing guitar and piano, basketball (Go Heat!), and tennis!
Amar Patel, DO
- Future Plans: I desire to go into a rural area to practice hospital medicine
- Medical School: Edward Via College Of Osteopathic Medicine
- Undergraduate School: East Carolina University
- Hometown: Albemarle, NC
What I like about our program: The thing I like most about the program is how family oriented it is. It is very welcoming and provides a great environment for new interns to learn in without being intimidated. Another factor I like about the program is that the size of the program allows everyone to get to know each other well, which in turn allows for great patient care.
What I like about Greensboro: I love that Greensboro is not too big of a town, but yet not too small of a town. There are diverse food options and lots of activities always going on.
Other interests: I love all kinds of sports. My favorite is basketball for sure. In my free time, I enjoy playing basketball, watching TV shows, and building puzzles.
Michael Zheng, DO
- Future Plans: I am still undecided on whether or not to pursue a fellowship. However, I hope to practice in NC afterwards since I grew up here and love the area.
- Medical School: Campbell University of Osteopathic Medicine
- Undergraduate School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Hometown: Reidsville, NC
What I like about our program: I like the size of the program and the direct interactions between residents and faculty. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming which helps with the transition to residency.
What I like about Greensboro: I love the diverse culture here and the many food options available. The area has a lot to offer as it continues to grow. It is also a short drive to the mountains or the beaches.
Other interests: Cooking (my parents owned a restaurant), video games, and hiking.
Prince Amoako, MD
- Future Plans: The goal is to match into interventional Nephrology Fellowship
- Medical School: AUA College of Medicine
- Undergraduate School: UNCC
- Hometown: Charlotte, NC (Born in Accra, Ghana)
What I like about our program: I fell in love with the program's diversity and culture right after my interview. The faculty is very supportive of each resident's goals, and they do everything in their power to ensure those goals are met. They TRULY care!
What I like about Greensboro: Greensboro is the 2nd largest city in NC and its proximity to home makes it an ideal place for residency training. I love the cultural diversity.
Other interests: Music, travelling and fishing
Emily Bender, DO
- Future Plans: Hospital Medicine
- Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Undergraduate School: Robert Morris University
- Hometown: Ashville, Pa
What I like about our program: The welcoming environment and friendliness that I was able to notice during the interview. Along with a smaller class size in a larger hospital for more support and guidance during residency!
What I like about Greensboro: I truly enjoy having the mountains nearby along with many state parks for hiking. The city itself is pretty with many parks and offers numerous activities to do.
Other interests: I enjoy hiking, walking my dogs, and hanging out with my friends, family, and of course my cat!
Tyler Ingold, DO
- Future Plans: Undecided, perhaps Cardiology Fellowship
- Medical School: Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Undergraduate School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- Hometown: Greensboro, NC
Christopher Juberg, DO
- Future Plans: Undecided - I am interested in everything internal medicine has to offer!
- Medical School: VCOM Carolinas
- Undergraduate: NC State University
- Hometown: Asheboro, NC
What I like about our program: Growing up in the triad, I appreciate Cone's good reputation and access to all things IM. I also like that the program has a relatively small cohort each year. For me, that makes for a closer and better training environment with mentors and fellow residents.
What I like about Greensboro: Greensboro is a pleasant city, truly "green" with many great parks, and has convenient access to the rest of NC.
Other interests: Being outdoors, gardening, national parks, pro golf and football, The Office, being with my family
Julius Koomson, MD
- Future Plans: Hospitalist or Fellowship in Critical Care
- Medical School: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
- Undergraduate School: UNC, Charlotte
- Hometown: Kumasi, Ghana
What I like about our program: I like the small size of the program, and the direct interactions between residents and faculty.
What I like about Greensboro: Diverse city with plenty of food options, also central to other travel locations.
Other interests: Cooking, playing ping pong, watching soccer
Roya Tawkaliyar, DO
- Future Plans: Combination of Inpatient and Outpatient Care, Critical Care and Pulmonology Fellowship
- Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Carolinas
- Undergraduate School: University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Hometown: Delhi, India
What I like about our program: I absolutely love the warm welcoming environment, friendly faculty and residents, and its unwavering culture of support.
What I like about Greensboro: It is a vibrant city that offers multitudes of diversity and recreational activities!
Other interests: I LOVE baking new desserts. I enjoy traveling, spending time with family, hiking, outdoor activities, and watching movies.
Carolina Alexander-Savino, MD
- Future Plans: Dermatology at UNC
- Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University
- Undergraduate School: Rochester Institute of Technology
- Hometown: Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia
What I like about our program: The warmth of the people I will work with.
What I like about Greensboro: It’s diversity.
Other interests: Spending time with my daughter, rescuing senior dogs, boating.
Priscila Arellano Zameza, MD
- Future Plans: Dermatology residency, teaching and medical education
- Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine
- Undergraduate School: Duke University
- Hometown: Winston-Salem, NC
What I like about our program: Cone provides a safe and supportive learning environment for all learners. Everyone seems invested in helping residents feel welcome, valued, and happy. I love the small size and community hospital feel that Cone offers, as well as the diverse patient population I will have the privilege of serving.
What I like about Greensboro: I grew up driving to Greensboro for its wide array of restaurants, shopping, concerts, and other fun events and activities. I look forward to discovering new places as a resident!
Other interests: Trivia, dancing, traveling/exploring new places, enjoying quality time with my family and friends, and spending time at home reading or watching movies with my husband and our cat Coco.
Michael Justus, MD
- Future Plans: Diagnostic Radiology at Wake Forest University
- Medical School: Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
- Undergraduate School: North Carolina State University
- Hometown: Wilmington, NC
What I like about our program: Everyone I met during interviews seemed friendly and happy. It is a program with strong clinical training, in a community setting, with a warm and supportive culture.
What I like about Greensboro: Greensboro is centrally located in NC, close to my family and friends. I am excited to explore the city - especially the food scene, which I have heard is fantastic.
Other interests: Literature, Medical education, Social media
Connor Ghiles, MD
- Future Plans: Diagnostic Radiology at Pitt
- Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine
- Undergraduate School: Duke University
- Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska
What I like about our program: Collegiality among employees
What I like about Greensboro: Friendliness of the people, variety of restaurants
Other interests: Spending time with my wife and dog, gardening, traveling
Brian Perez, MD
- Future Plans: Diagnostic Radiology residency at Medical College of Wisconsin
- Medical School: Wake Forest School of Medicine
- Undergraduate School: Bringham Young University
- Hometown: Lewiston, Idaho
What I like about our program: I was drawn to Cone Health for its commitment to comprehensive, patient-centered care and strong community involvement. Additionally, the chance to work with skilled professionals who are passionate about teaching made Cone Health the perfect choice for my residency.
What I like about Greensboro: I love Greensboro for its vibrant blend of urban and natural attractions. Greensboro's numerous parks and green spaces offer perfect opportunities to relax and unwind in nature. The balance between a bustling city life and lots of green spaces makes Greensboro an ideal place to live and work.
Other interests: Hiking, backpacking, woodworking, volleyball, puzzles
Keon Youssefzadeh, MD
- Future Plans: Diagnostic Radiology - UCLA
- Medical School: Wake Forest School of Medicine
- Undergraduate School: University of California, Santa Barbara
- Hometown: Los Angeles, California
What I like about our program: The welcoming nature of Cone
What I like about Greensboro: The charm, convenience and food
Other interests: Basketball and Barbeque
