Dermatology Residents

Bio: I was raised in Nigeria, but I spent a lot of time in Buffalo, NY afterwards. I obtained my bachelor's and master's degrees at Canisius University in Buffalo. I attended medical school here at the University of Missouri, Columbia. During my time in medical school, I fell in love with the dermatology department here and I am excited to be staying here for residency. I enjoy working out, watching and playing soccer, writing poems and short stories, reading all sorts of books, and hanging out with friends.

Bio: I grew up in Las Vegas and stayed Vegas Strong completing both my undergraduate and medical degrees at UNLV. I remained in Las Vegas for my intern year before making my way to the Midwest. In my free time, I love trying new restaurants (especially if sushi is involved), traveling, practicing yoga, going to concerts, cuddling my two Pomeranians—Boba and Kernel—and spending quality time with my friends and my fiancé, John.

MU has been such a welcoming environment, and it’s quickly become my home away from home thanks to the incredible faculty and residents. I'm so excited to continue my journey and become a Mizzou-trained dermatologist!

Bio: I’m originally from Redlands, California. Before college, I was a volunteer missionary in Buenos Aires, Argentina for two years. I love to speak Spanish any chance I get! I earned my bachelor’s degree in Physiology and Developmental Biology from Brigham Young University. I married my wife, Emily, two weeks before I started medical school at Saint Louis University.

I had the amazing privilege of rotating with the MU Dermatology team as a medical student. I found a group of brilliant, enthusiastic, and friendly faculty and residents who have created an ideal culture and learning environment. I knew from my first day here that these were the people I wanted to train with and have as mentors. I thoroughly enjoy our weekly didactic sessions and working in the state-of-the-art clinical facilities here at Mizzou.

In my free time, I enjoy soccer, pickleball, board games, playing guitar, baking chocolate chip cookies, and running on the incredible trails throughout Columbia. Emily and I have two daughters who are absolutely loving their new home here!

Bio: I was born and raised in Des Moines, Iowa before moving to Houston, Texas for high school and beyond. I completed my undergraduate studies at Rice University with a degree in Cognitive Science, followed by medical school at the University of Texas McGovern Medical School. I stayed in Houston for both my internal medicine intern year and a dermatology research fellowship, where I had the opportunity to serve as a sub-investigator on several clinical trials. I’m thrilled to now be back in the Midwest for dermatology residency at Mizzou. From day one, my co-residents made me feel at home, and the warm, supportive culture of the program has been everything I hoped for and more. I’m continually impressed by the exceptional teaching faculty and the diverse range of expertise they bring, which I know will shape me into a well-rounded dermatologist. Outside of work, I enjoy Pilates on my at-home reformer, yoga, reading, reality TV, and exploring local coffee shops and restaurants.

Bio: I grew up in Springfield, Missouri but have lived in Columbia since 2015 when I moved here for my undergraduate degrees. My husband and I loved Columbia so much we stayed for medical school and now residency! Clearly, we love the Missouri Tigers. And what a fantastic program to train in dermatology! You cannot beat the knowledge and expertise of our attendings, and the encouragement and support from co-residents is unmatched. The learning environment is always fun and non-judgmental. Additionally, I appreciate that autonomy is encouraged, but resources and assistance is never hard to come by when needed. In my free time, you can find me at orange theory or spoiling our Portuguese water dog, Dory. In the summers we enjoy spending time with family at Table Rock Lake and we spend the falls cheering on the Chiefs and the Tigers.

Bio: I was raised in Shelbyville, TN, a small town about an hour and a half south of Nashville. I attended Middle Tennessee State University for my undergraduate degree and received a Bachelor of Science in nursing. I was a practicing registered nurse at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN for over two years before going back to medical school at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis. I chose to train at Mizzou’s dermatology program largely due to my overwhelmingly positive experience I received during my interviews and meeting with current residents. The welcome I received from both the faculty and residents was unparalleled. I knew that this program would have the warm and supportive environment to best foster my professional development and learning. In addition, I strongly believe the excellent teaching faculty as well as access to a wide range of subspecialties and patients will provide me with the tools and experience needed to become an excellent dermatologist. In my free time, I love to spend time with my wife, Kayla, and our two dogs, Archie and Evie. I also enjoy traveling, playing tennis, and playing the guitar.

Bio: I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. Growing up, our family home was filled with the kind of busy love you can only get from sharing it with a crafty mom, six other siblings, and a mechanic dad working out of the garage.

For college, I moved across the country to attend Yale University and study biomedical engineering. After that, I earned my medical degree at Georgetown University in D.C., where I also married my high school sweetheart, Héctor. For my internship, I stayed in D.C. for a year in general surgery at Medstar Georgetown — which was a challenging and wonderful experience.

Now, I am so excited to be in Missouri and to start my training in dermatology here. I feel blessed to be part of the MU dermatology family, where the providers are deeply compassionate, kind, brilliant and always willing to go the extra mile. I hope to grow and learn alongside my co-residents, with the goal of providing excellent dermatologic care for all.

In my spare time, you can find me baking the best brown butter chocolate chip cookies, fly fishing with my husband but rarely catching anything, and growing oyster mushrooms in my garage. I also love taking trips and visiting my family back in California, where my empty-nester parents have replaced the kids with seven rescued Huskie dogs.

I was born in Wisconsin, moved around the Midwest, then settled in Johnston, a suburb of Des Moines. I obtained a degree in chemistry at Creighton University. During medical school at University of Iowa, I realized dermatology is an awesome specialty. I did my intern year back in Des Moines and now am excited to be a resident at University of Missouri. Some sports I enjoy are tennis, basketball and football. Other activities I enjoy: lifting weights, boating, playing board or card games, PC gaming, pour-painting, traveling and going on walks.

Bio: I grew up in Ojai, California, but have been in the Midwest for awhile now. I went to undergrad at Saint Louis University, and then medical school at the University of Missouri - Columbia (Mizzou). In my free time, I enjoy running, trying to keep my house plants alive, trying new recipes, traveling, and spending time with my friends and my husband.

Since my first year in medical school at Mizzou, the dermatology department instantly welcomed me and supported me in my goal of a career in dermatology. The faculty have been outstanding mentors and I'm excited to begin my journey of becoming a dermatologist here at Mizzou.

Bio: Growing up in Orange County, California, I went on to pursue a double major in biology and dance & performance studies at UC Berkeley for my undergraduate degree. Throughout my medical training, I've lived in various parts of the United States, including NYC, NJ, Arizona, Boston, and Northern California. However, Columbia holds a special place in my heart as I was a former neurosurgery resident at MU. During my transition from neurosurgery to dermatology, I found the dermatology program at MU to be incredibly welcoming and supportive. Additionally, I completed a fellowship in cutaneous oncology at Boston Medical Center between my neurosurgery and dermatology training. I am thrilled to have chosen to return to MU for my dermatology residency, where the collegial team has made me feel right at home. When not working, I enjoy cooking, taking Pilates and barré classes, vintage shopping, and spending time with my husband, our daughter, and our two dogs.

Bio: I grew up all over the country, however, I spent the longest time living in Las Vegas, Nevada. I attended the University of Portland in Oregon for my undergraduate degree and the University of Nevada, Reno for my medical degree. I knew Mizzou was my dream dermatology program as soon as I stepped into my first clinic. The faculty and residents were warm, welcoming, and genuinely passionate about teaching and learning. However, what makes Mizzou particularly exciting is the opportunity to experience a well-rounded training program while also gaining extensive exposure to pediatric dermatology. I feel so fortunate to have the opportunity to learn and grow alongside my fellow residents at Mizzou Dermatology. In my free time, I enjoy watching documentaries, knitting, trying out new restaurants, and spending time with my friends and fiancé, Shane.