Current Location: University of Tennessee Knoxville, Department of Family Medicine

Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 1991-1995

Residency: Baptist Healthplex Family Medicine Residency, 1995-1998

Fellowship: National Institute of Program Director Development, 2007

Program Director Roles:

• Associate PD, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2006-2007
• Program Director, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, 2007-present

Other GME Leadership:

• Vice-Chair, University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Department of Family Medicine, 2022-present

Service to the Discipline:

• NIPDD Academic Council, 2016-present
• Vice-President, Primary Care Collaborative, University of Tennessee Medical Center

Clinical & Educational Interests:

• Resident Well-being
• Women's Health
• Dermatology
• Behavioral Medicine
• Office-based Procedures
• Curriculum Development
• Mentorship

Why I am passionate about GME leadership:

I have been drawn to GME leadership as a means to advocate for and support residents as they navigate life in residency.

What I'm passionate about in my personal life:

I find soul-filling rejuvenation spending time with my husband Jeff (also a Family Physician) and our three adult children. I love laughing, getting lost in a good book, singing loudly to all types of music, cooking & baking, gardening, and other outdoor activities, especially spending time at the lake.