Katherine Braxton, MD
She/her/hers
Hometown, State
New Brighton, MN
Medical School
University of South Carolina
Academic Area of Interest
Ultrasound, Critical Care
Why LSU?
Overall great training with diverse patient population and supportive faculty
Favorite thing about NOLA
The weather, food, festivals
Hobbies
Golf, hiking, yoga, running
Where I went after graduation
University of South Carolina, Greenville, SC
Bethany Busack, MD
She/her/hers
Hometown, State
Grand Rapids, MI
Medical School
Thomas Jefferson
Academic Area of Interest
International Medicine, Refugee/Asylum Health, Public Health and Education
Why LSU?
Unique blend between academic/county program, focus on resident wellness, great trauma training
Favorite thing about NOLA
Culture, food, music, weather
Hobbies
Traveling, photography, skiing, volleyball
Where I went after graduation
Georgetown University - Critical Care Fellowship, Washington D.C.
Christopher Cartmill, MD
He/him/his
Hometown, State
St. Louis, MO
Medical School
LSU New Orleans
Academic Area of Interest
EMS
Why LSU?
County program wtih tons of great community experience.
Favorite thing about NOLA
The Mardi Gras
Hobbies
Golf, college basketball
Where I went after graduation
Coastal Anesthesia PC, Mobile, AL
Alyssa Espinera, MD
She/her/hers
Hometown, State
Atlanta, GA
Medical School
Northwestern University
Academic Area of Interest
Academic Emergency Medicine, Critical Care
Why LSU?
Patient population-safety net hospital, resident and faculty camaraderie
Favorite thing about NOLA
Culture, festivals year round, live music, warmth
Hobbies
Working out, cooking and cocktail making, DIY projects/painting, binge watching netflix
Where I went after graduation
LSUHSC - Critical Care Fellowship
Mary Kat Keith, MD
She/her/hers
Hometown, State
Kitty Hawk, NC
Medical School
Virginia Commonwealth University
Academic Area of Interest
Critical Access/Rural EM, Ultrasound
Why LSU?
Awesome and supportive program, great co-residents, excellent training with diverse pathology and patient population
Favorite thing about NOLA
Festivals, food, culture, always something to do
Hobbies
Mixology, baking, throwing happy hours
Where I went after graduation
UNC Rex Hospitals, Raleigh, NC
Peter Martin, MD
He/him/his
Hometown, State
Goshen, IN
Medical School
Indiana University
Academic Area of Interest
Critical Care
Why LSU?
Unique program and population, excellent training, welcoming city
Favorite thing about NOLA
Food
Hobbies
Soccer, kickball, kayaking, working out, coffee, bourbon
Where I went after graduation
Elite Emergency Physicians Inc., Goshen, IN
Perry Mitchell, MD
He/him/his
Hometown, State
New Orleans, LA
Medical School
LSU New Orleans
Academic Area of Interest
Healthcare Disparities, Medical Education, Academic Emergency Medicine, Primary Care
Why LSU?
Desire to make a meaningful impact in the underserved population and communities of my hometown
Favorite thing about NOLA
Jazz music, delectable cuisine, vibrant culture
Hobbies
Boating, enjoying nature, playing piano, listening to live jazz music, sketching
Where I went after graduation
Ochsner St.Anne, Raceland, LA
Justin Okons, MD
He/him/his
Hometown, State
Fayetteville, NC
Medical School
Drexel Univeristy College of Medicine
Academic Area of Interest
Sports Medicine, Healthcare Disparities
Why LSU?
LSU has a diverse group of faculy, staff, and residents that make learning and working together invaluable
Favorite thing about NOLA
Of course the food
Hobbies
Basketball, working out, running, cooking
Where I went after graduation
Terrebone General, Houma, LA
Martin Plauche, MD
He/him/his
Hometown, State
Metairie, LA
Medical School
LSU New Orleans
Academic Area of Interest
Wellness, Wilderness Medicine
Why LSU?
Outstanding training in a unique city alongside inspiring patients and coworkers
Favorite thing about NOLA
Food, music, festivals, and general laid back attitude
Hobbies
Fishing, ultimate frisbee, reading, hiking, beer
Where I went after graduation
Terrebone General, Houma, LA
Mark Saigh, MD
He/him/his
Hometown, State
Princeton, NJ
Medical School
Thomas Jefferson
Academic Area of Interest
Ultrasound, International Medicine
Why LSU?
Great training and faculty
Favorite thing about NOLA
Food, music, outdoor activities, people
Hobbies
Skiing, travel, snorkeling, kayaking, reading
Where I went after graduation
Thibodeaux, Thibodeaux, LA
Nicholas Salerno, MD
He/him/his
Hometown, State
Lake Wylie, SC
Medical School
UT Health at San Antonio
Academic Area of Interest
Organized Medicine, Legislation / Advocacy, Critical Care, ACLS / Codes
Why LSU?
Renowned clinical experience, amazing faculty
Favorite thing about NOLA
Culture, food
Hobbies
Time with my family (wife and 4 year old son), wood working, outdoors, swimming
Where I went after graduation
St. Tammy Parish Hospital, Covington, LA
John Thompson, MD
He/him/his
Hometown, State
Chicago, IL
Medical School
Loyola University Chicago
Academic Area of Interest
Community EM
Why LSU?
Diverse pathology, great faculty, and fun co-residents
Favorite thing about NOLA
Unique culture, amazing food, and always something to do here
Hobbies
Traveling, tennis, skiing
Where I went after graduation
Morris Hospital, Morris, IL
Brianna Wapples, MD, MPH
She/her/hers
Hometown, State
West Orange, NJ
Medical School
Rutgers, New Jersey Medical School
Academic Area of Interest
Emergency Preparedness and Response, Public Health, Advocacy
Why LSU?
Amazing training, Warm weather, Great people
Favorite thing about NOLA
Culture, community, food
Hobbies
"walking and eating", backpacking, beach, hanging out with friends
Where I went after graduation
Baylor SOM Health Policy Fellowship, Houston, TX