Danielle Canter, MD
She/her/hers
Hometown, State
Brooklyn, MI
Medical School
George Washington
Academic Area of Interest
International EM, Gender Issues
Why LSU?
The patient population, Level 1 Trauma Center
Favorite thing about NOLA
Culture, the people
Hobbies
Working out, yoga, eating, binge watching netflix
Emma Cassidy, MD
She/her/hers
Hometown, State
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Medical School
University of Florida
Academic Area of Interest
Harm Reduction, Social EM
Why LSU?
Patient population; variety of ED experience; supportive, fun, laid back staff and residents
Favorite thing about NOLA
The people, the south, the music, the swamp. Mardi Gras!
Hobbies
Bike rides, punk shows, finding new places to swim
Larick David, MD
He/him/his
Hometown, State
Orlando, FL
Medical School
Georgetown University
Academic Area of Interest
Health Policy, Social EM
Why LSU?
Great group of residents and faculty. County program with amazing pedigree and opportunities for training.
Favorite thing about NOLA
Unlike any other city in the world, the people are great. Finally a place where everyone is as late to everything as I am!
Hobbies
Biking, running, reading, traveling
Keirsten Dawson, MD
SHe/hER/hERS
Hometown, State
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Medical School
Florida State University
Academic Area of Interest
EMS, Sports Medicine
Why LSU?
Diverse group of people. Supportive and welcoming faculty and staff. Complex patient population.
Favorite thing about NOLA
Exploring the french quarter, dope artistry, vintage shopping, cultural diversity
Hobbies
Shopping, Netflix, traveling, fashion blogs, interior design, trying new restaurants
Ronald Fenton, DO
He/him/his
Hometown, State
Great Falls, MT
Medical School
Rocky Vista University
Academic Area of Interest
Hyperbaric, Disaster Med, EMS
Why LSU?
Resident camaraderie, training and TRAUMA
Favorite thing about NOLA
Food and Family
Hobbies
Biking, hiking, video games, and family
Ben Flitter, MD
He/him/his
Hometown, State
Denver, CO
Medical School
University of Colorado
Academic Area of Interest
Ultrasound, Wilderness/Environmental Med, Sports Med
Why LSU?
Welcoming environment with great training in an underserved population who have a wide array of medical/traumatic pathology.
Favorite thing about NOLA
More than 130 festivals a year with great people watching
Hobbies
Skiing, hiking, road biking, bayou kayaking, activities with my dog, professional napping
Sam Ganier, MD
He/him/his
Hometown, State
Houma, LA
Medical School
LSU New Orleans
Academic Area of Interest
EMS
Why LSU?
County program with tons of history and my family is from here
Favorite thing about NOLA
Food, Mardi Gras, laid back vibe
Hobbies
Cooking, hunting, fishing
Joe Gannett, MD
He/him/his
Hometown, State
Seattle, WA
Medical School
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
Academic Area of Interest
Social Emergency Medicine, Leadership and Advocacy
Why LSU?
Involvement in the community, only trauma center in region, varied hospital setting experience
Favorite thing about NOLA
Friendliest People, weather and scenery
Hobbies
Golf, running, weightlifting, crock potting and anki
Natalie Halapin, MD
She/her/hers
Hometown, State
Pittsburgh, PA
Medical School
LSU New Orleans
Academic Area of Interest
IM/EM, Wilderness Medicine, Rural Medicine, Cardiology, EMS, Critical Care
Why LSU?
IM/EM program, the variety of pathology, do you know what it means to miss New Orleans?
Favorite thing about NOLA
No other place on Earth like it
Hobbies
Running, camping & hiking, traveling, Xbox, The Office, Bourbon
Cheryl Hickey, MD
She/her/hers
Hometown, State
Columbia, MO
Medical School
LSU New Orleans
Academic Area of Interest
Preventitive Health, Wilderness/Sports Med, Primary Care, HBO therapy
Why LSU?
Great training, wide pathology, EM/IM program
Favorite thing about NOLA
Front porch lifestyle, Jazz Fest, Bayou Boogaloo, outdoor activities
Hobbies
My three dogs, paddle boarding, yoga, bike riding, grilling, gardening/landscaping, restoration projects, anything outdoors
Sundip Jagpal, MD
She/her/hers
Hometown, State
Yuba City, CA
Medical School
University of California-Davis
Academic Area of Interest
Academics, Social EM
Why LSU?
Great leadership and community, interesting pathology, and multiple opportunities to help out in the community.
Favorite thing about NOLA
Events year-round
Hobbies
Hiking, cooking/baking, random art projects
Raymond Kessler, MD
He/him/his
Hometown, State
Bethesda, MD
Medical School
Tulane University
Academic Area of Interest
Medical Education, Critical Care
Why LSU?
Outstanding training and history in Emergency Medicine, co residents and faculty that are always amazing to be around, having the opportunity to be a part of a program that means so much to the city of New Orleans
Favorite thing about NOLA
Totally unique culture, always something to do, incredible music scene, the best food in the country
Hobbies
Climbing, Whitewater Kayaking, Hiking/Camping, Cooking, Podcasts, Reading
Beau Saccoccia, MD
He/him/his
Hometown, State
Pass Christian, MS
Medical School
Tulane University
Academic Area of Interest
Social EM, Medical Education
Why LSU?
AR pod shifts, country population, close to home
Favorite thing about NOLA
Lucky Dog hot dogs
Hobbies
Swimming, fatherhood, dad jokes, plumbing, electric and carpentry
Marian Sackey, MD
She/her/hers
Hometown, State
Prince George’s County, MD
Medical School
Howard University
Academic Area of Interest
Health Disparities, International Medicine
Why LSU?
Patient population, training, resident camaraderie
Favorite thing about NOLA
People, food, culture
Hobbies
Foodie, reading, cooking, watching tv
Victoria Silver, DO
She/her/hers
Hometown, State
Northbrook, IL
Medical School
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Academic Area of Interest
IM/EM, academics
Why LSU?
Patient population and residency culturel
Favorite thing about NOLA
Food and live music!
Hobbies
Running, weight lifting, yoga, activities with my two dogs
Joshua Tiao, MD
He/him/his
Hometown, State
Cincinnati OH
Medical School
The University of Southern California
Academic Area of Interest
Research, Social EM
Why LSU?
High volume of trauma, underserved population where I feel like I can make a difference, incredible culture
Favorite thing about NOLA
Zion Williamson
Hobbies
Basketball, weight-lifting, boxing, reading, Star Wars, space movies
Meredith Tremblay, MD
She/her/hers
Hometown, State
Danvers, MA
Medical School
UT Health at Houston
Academic Area of Interest
EM/Peds, Pediatric Critical Care, International Medicine, Advocacy
Why LSU?
EM/Peds program, unique patient population
Favorite thing about NOLA
History, people, music, food
Hobbies
Running, yoga, reading
Mike Tseng, MD
He/him/his
Hometown, State
Dallas, TX
Medical School
St. Georges University
Academic Area of Interest
Emergency Medicine/Pediatrics/Global Health
Why LSU?
Great city with amazing personality and diversity
Favorite thing about NOLA
People, food, festivals
Hobbies
Fishing, hanging out with family, trying new restaurants