Meet Our Current Residents

Benjamin Crawford, MD

Hometown: Columbia, SC

Research focus area: Undecided

Practice Interests: Consult-Liaison, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Emergency Psychiatry

Why Cone Health: Every medical student knows that the fourth-year residency interview season can be emotionally and physically unforgiving. (It certainly was for me!) But after interviewing with the Cone Health psychiatric residency program, I felt something that I hadn’t before: an unusual combination of both surprise and relief. I was surprised by how welcomed I felt during the interview itself – the faculty and residents were superb, kind, and genuinely interested in getting to know us. And I was relieved by how well the Cone Health program aligned with my goals: a small class size with close supervision, an emphasis on community mental health, proximity to my family, a supportive, friendly work environment, and all in a growing, mid-sized city. I can’t wait to get started! 

Artie McCarty, MD

Hometown: Peachtree City, GA

Research focus area: Strategies and Innovations for Mental Healthcare Equity and Justice for Historically Marginalized Communities; Mentorship to Foster Healthcare Careers Among Youth Underrepresented in Medicine

Practice Interests: Trauma and Stress-Related Disorders, Substance Use Disorders, Psychotic Disorders, LGBTQ+ Mental Health, Cultural Psychiatry, Trauma-Informed Care, Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

Why Cone Health: Cone Health's emphasis on pioneering patient-centered care and commitment to continuous improvement stood out to me from the get go. After interactions with exceptional leadership and residents alike, it was clear to me that this environment was made to foster real growth. I know there will be extraordinary opportunities ahead to learn, but also to establish meaningful initiatives that will leave a lasting, positive impact. Both the overarching mission of Cone Health to enhance the quality and accessibility of care to all, as well as Greensboro's dedication to diversity and excellence, align with my personal values. I look forward to caring for the patients who call Guilford County home. As a bonus, the area is conveniently located near some of the most breathtaking rock-climbing areas in the Piedmont mountains, like Moore's Wall and Sauratown. You'll know where to find me in my off time!

Donovan Rainey, MD

Hometown: Durham, NC

Research focus area: Undecided

Practice Interests: Psychotherapy, Men's Mental Health, Outpatient, Telepsychiatry, Child-Adolescent

Why Cone Health: I was looking for a close-knit program on the interview trail and felt that when I visited. Cone Health provides a unique set of opportunities with the Guilford County Crisis Center and early exposure to psychotherapy training that made it a great fit! After living in Greensboro before medical school, I fell in love with the area due to the diversity of people, food options, and various other activities. I look forward to training and giving back to a community that helped nurture my development!

James Benjamin Stallworth Wise (Ben Wise), MD

Hometown: Durham, NC

Research focus area: Social Determinants of Health, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Reducing Preventable Inpatient Hospitalizations, Treatment-Resistant Depression

Practice Interests: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Community Crisis Centers

Why Cone Health: I have been hearing great things about Cone Health for years from friends who are already residents in other specialties. I was drawn to this psychiatry program after hearing about how much they've invested in the community in helping patients in crisis. It is a hope of mine to move the conversation in psychiatry towards preventing hospitalizations.

Daniela Banci, MD

Hometown: Arlington, TX

Research focus area: Mental Health in Nursing Homes; The Effects of Music in Psychiatry

Practice Interests: Geriatric Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry

Why Cone Health: The Cone Health Psychiatry residency program has so many great aspects such as a variety of training sites, leadership opportunities and a close-knit community of smaller class sizes. When I met the attendings, residents and program coordinator from Cone Health, I knew that I would not be alone on this journey of residency. It is evident that there is a strong support system here where people care about both the patients and staff. On top of that, Greensboro is a wonderful city with lots of diverse food options and minimal traffic. 

Margely Carrion, MD

Hometown: San Juan, PR

Research focus area: Cluster B Personality Disorders, Disaster Psychiatry, and open to several fields of interest

Practice Interests: Cross-Cultural Psychiatry, Women's Mental Health, and Community Outreach

Why Cone Health: I was immediately drawn to Cone Health on the interview trail due to the welcoming nature of the faculty and staff. I felt that my perspectives and interests were valued, and that the program would support my vision of psychiatry and what I could bring to the table. I have been passionate about community outreach advocacy and activism throughout my medical training; I am thrilled to know I will be in a space where these interests will flourish. Greensboro is a beautiful city, and I am excited to explore the state and all that it has to offer while receiving excellent training in psychiatry.

Stephanie Chien, MD

Hometown: Cary, NC

Research focus area: Undecided

Practice Interests: Consultation-Liaison, Addiction, Geriatrics, Psychotherapy, Rural Psychiatry

Why Cone Health:  Cone health is close to home for me! I completed college and medical school at UNC-Chapel Hill and wanted to stay in North Carolina for residency training. During my interview, I was impressed by the faculty’s dedication to resident professional development and well-being. I felt like I would be well-prepared for practice with training opportunities at the Guilford County Crisis Center and with the collaborative care model. I look forward to continuing to learn about and improve the mental health of the people in my home state.

Daniel Tan, MD, MPH

Hometown: Bakersfield, CA

Research focus area: Psychedelics, Mental Health Resiliency, Personality and Personality Disorders

Practice Interests: Interventional Psychiatry, Outpatient Psychiatry, Preventive and Lifestyle Medicine, Health Policy and Management

Why Cone Health: My family and I wanted to settle down in North Carolina to be close to our relatives throughout the state. Greensboro is a beautiful mid-sized city with plenty of safe suburban areas – perfect for raising kids. I liked that Cone Health is a newer, community-based psychiatry program with a small and intimate class size. The idea of being part of a close-knit group of residents and joining the first few inaugural classes to shape the trajectory of the curriculum is very appealing.

Courtney Cosby, MD

Hometown: Memphis, TN

Research focus area: Childhood trauma processing in adults; Mental Health effects on maternal mortality and morbidity.

Practice Interests: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Perinatal Psychiatry

Why Cone Health: I met Dr. Kumar during an Open House, and we both spoke openly about our visions and goals for integrated and holistic psychiatric care with respect to everyone despite his or her societal status. In that session, as well as during my interview day, I felt seen and knew that I would not only receive the best training to practice in an underserved community but would be able to continue to act on my passions for community involvement and advocacy. I had no doubt that Cone Health would be the ideal program for me. I'm very excited to call Greensboro my new home!

Nick Gabrielle, MD

Hometown: Atlanta, GA

Research focus area: Currently undecided

Practice Interests: ECT/TMS, Geriatric Psychiatry, and Outpatient Psychiatry

Why Cone Health: I chose Cone Health because of amazing opportunities like working at the new Guilford County Crisis Center. This facility has the potential to provide transformative psychiatric care for the people of Greensboro and I look forward to being a part of it. I also chose Cone Health because of its location. The city of Greensboro has excellent places to live and seems like a great place to raise a family.  

Andrew Ji, MD

Hometown: Buffalo Grove, IL

Research focus area: Currently undecided

Practice Interests: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry/Interventional Psychiatry

Why Cone Health: Greensboro is a friendly and pleasant city. Cone Health has had a great reputation regarding residency programs and my predecessors strongly endorsed the residency's support and leadership. I was very interested in the program because of its holistic approach to healthcare and emphasis of incorporating psychiatry as an integral component of patient care.

Julie Nguyen, DO

Hometown: Charlotte, NC

Research focus area: Currently undecided

Practice Interests: Interventional Psychiatry, Emergency Psychiatry, Sleep Medicine, Addiction Medicine, Student Mental Health

Why Cone Health: During my interview with Cone Health, it was apparent that this program strives for excellent resident education by providing a variety of learning opportunities to a small class size. This allows me to see and try a little bit of everything in the field of psychiatry so that I can find my passion and calling. However, what really stood out to me is the unique opportunity to train in leadership and administrative roles. Lastly, there is also a huge emphasis on ensuring that there is a supportive work environment and that resident wellness is fostered.

Jai McQuilla, MD 

Hometown: Columbia, SC
Residency Research or Focus Area: Currently undecided
Practice Interests: Geriatrics and neurobehavioral diseases
Why Cone Health: The people of Cone Health are so inviting and focused on education and patient care. It was important to me to learn at a place that promoted patient advocacy and invests in the wellbeing of both staff and patients. It was a bonus that Cone Health is in a wonderful city that I am excited to explore.

Alex Pashayan, DO  

Hometown: Winston-Salem, NC
Residency Research or Focus Area: Currently undecided
Practice Interests: Inpatient, outpatient and telepsychiatry
Why Cone Health: I chose Cone Health in part because of the newness of the program. I wanted to help build a program from the ground up and influence future doctors. Moreover, Cone Health offers training in unique areas, such as the crisis center, which not only provides amazing learning opportunities but is also a great benefit to the community. I have lived in the Triad for over 20 years, and I am excited to work with my own community and give back to the wonderful place I call home.