Year 1
Gabriela Amadeo, DO
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Jelani Bender, MD
University of South Alabama
Joshua Berk, MD
Uniformed Services University
ABOUT
Hometown: Dover, New Hampshire
Undergraduate Training: University of New Hampshire, B.A. in Philosophy
Medical School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Profession Area of Interest: Medical Humanities and Physician Authorship.
Why I came to MCG: The opportunity to provide medical care to an underserved population, as well and
the immense volume and acuity that are vital to world-class training.
Reggie Benson, MD
Medical College of Georgia
Robert Besch, MD
Uniformed Services University
ABOUT
Hometown: Albany, NY
Undergraduate Training: Johns Hopkins University
Medical School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Profession Area of Interest: Operational Medicine & EMS
Why I came to MCG: I came to MCG because I wanted the same high-quality education that I witnessed my
upper co-residents receive from each other, our exceptional faculty, the high volume/acuity
of patients, program culture, and opportunities across critical care, HEMS, austere,
tactical, and disaster medicine.
Jason Halley, DO
AT Still University
ABOUT
Hometown: Layton, Utah
Undergraduate Training: Southern Utah University
Medical School: A.T. Still University - Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Profession Area of Interest: Wilderness Medicine
Why I came to MCG: MCG not only felt like the place where I'd receive the best ranging, but a place
where I would belong. The emphasis on pediatric care is a unique strength of the program.
I love knowing that I will have the ability to intervene and care for anyone in any
situation.
Neva Hope, DO
William Carey University
ABOUT
Hometown: East Point, GA
Undergraduate Training: University of Georgia
Medical School: William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Profession Area of Interest: Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Social EM/Health disparities
Why I came to MCG: Being from Georgia, I've always heard great things about MCG. After my interview,
it just felt like the right fit. Between the exemplary clinical training, the abundance
of mentorship, and high acuity patients, I knew I would get everything I needed to
become an excellent physician.
Tyler Jetjomlong, MD
Albany Medical College
ABOUT
Hometown: Middletown, NY
Undergraduate Training: SUNY, Albany
Medical School: Albany Medical College
Profession Area of Interest: Critical Care
Why I came to MCG: MCG has a high acuity and volume of patients plus an ED ICU which will give me the
broadest range of cases and critical care exposure to be prepared for any scenario.
In addition, the staff and faculty were incredibly welcoming, friendly and eager to
teach.
Manpreet Luthra, MD
University of South Carolina- Columbia
ABOUT
Hometown: Rancho Mirage, CA
Undergraduate Training: University California Riverside
Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia
Profession Area of Interest: Operational Medicine/Tactical Medicine/Critical Care
Why I came to MCG: First, I was lured in by the amazing residents that I met as a medical student. I
witnessed their unparalleled skill in the ED while also feeling a passion for emergency
medicine. Second, the volume is unlike any other hospital in the region, thus making
it a slam dunk when it came to experience. Lastly, I love living in the southeast.
Tyler Reid, MD
University of Toledo
ABOUT
Hometown: Cedarville, OH
Undergraduate Training: Cedarville University
Medical School: University of Toledo
Profession Area of Interest: Military Medicine, EMS
Why I came to MCG: I appreciate that MCG provides a wide variety of acuity and diversity in the patient
population it serves. From my first day in the department as a rotating student, I
was welcomed and accepted as a valuable member of the team, and over time I was only
more and more impressed with the environment and atmosphere that MCG has cultivated
within the department. In additional, the robust academic instruction, and unique
opportunities to work and learn outside of the hospital made MCG the best location
for me to continue my training.
Adir Mohaban, MD
Medical College of Georgia
Eddie Rutledge, DO
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
ABOUT
Hometown: Satellite Beach, FL
Undergraduate Training: BS Health Science at University of Central Florida
Medical School: VCOM- Auburn
Profession Area of Interest: Army Medicine and Ultrasound
Why I came to MCG: I chose MCG because it provided the best opportunity to see high acuity patients on
a regular basis, and during my audition, I found that the staff and residents were
very supportive and fostered growth and learning.
Abi Thompson, DO
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
ABOUT
Hometown: Wolcottville, Indiana
Undergraduate Training:Indiana University
Medical School:Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Profession Area of Interest:Undecided
Why I came to MCG:I had the opportunity to rotate in the department as a medical student and I loved
the experience! The attendings and residents were wonderful at teaching and very supportive.
The department has high volume and high acuity, making it a great place to learn and
to push myself.
Valdemar Wany, MD
Morehouse School of Medicine
ABOUT
Hometown: Hempstead, NY
Undergraduate Training: Hofstra University
Medical School: Morehouse School of Medicine
Profession Area of Interest: Sports Medicine
Why I came to MCG: MCG offers the opportunity to work with a diverse population of patients in and around
Augusta. Combing this fact with the enjoyment I feel with Emergency Medicine made
MCG an obvious choice.
