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John Wright (PGY4) I'm from Western Kentucky and I'm living here with my fiancé and my dogs. I love being outdoors, especially having anything to do with boats! I also love being outdoors and traveling. One of the things I've loved taking on as a pass-time here in Winston is doing house projects. I've noticed that I've started developing an addiction to HGTV. I chose Wake because I felt like it was a family. Almost immediately on my interview day, I knew I was going to fit in well when was able to talk about sailing on the local lakes with one of the child neurology attendings. In other interviews, I laughed like we had been friends for life. In addition, I knew I wanted to live in Winston-Salem. It's such a wonderful place to live and it was enough to make Wake Forest a coveted place to train. I feel that I'm prepared to handle things on my own, even now, but I never feel abandoned. I think the programs do a great job of putting residents into positions to take ownership of patient care, while having the perfect amount of oversight as well. It's the PERFECT size! It has a booming downtown with amazing things to do and it feels like it's expanding everyday! The affordability and variety of choices of places to live is second to none, especially with the opportunity to train at an institution with the reputation of Wake Forest. Most importantly, I'm honestly in love with the lack of traffic in this city! I rarely ever see slow downs on the highways, and even though I never have to travel very much, it's nice to known I can get anywhere within the city in 15 minutes. I also love it's close proximity to bigger metro areas like Greensboro and Charlotte. Both places are close enough that an evening trip can be easily done to experience the things these places have to offer, like professional sports. I love venturing to all of the local breweries with my friends in the area. They have wonderful selections and always have fun things going on like game nights, trivia, concerts, and support the incredible Winston-Salem art scene. Wake Forest has been incredibly supportive of my career goals. I have developed relationships with many leaders in their field. My research has focused on medical education, cranial ultrasound, and pediatric stroke. I am planning on applying to a pediatric intensive care fellowship and pursuing a career in pediatric neurocritical care. |
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Audrey Hunt (PGY3) Hi! My name is Audrey and I'm from Rochester, NY. I did all my training in NY and then came to NC for the sunshine and Wake Forest's amazing neurology department! Winston Salem also has amazing food trucks, breweries, parks, and thrift stores. It so easy to live here which is perfect when you are a busy resident. I am a PGY3 child neuro resident hoping to specialize in movement disorders and/or neuro-rehab |
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Zayne Washington, MD (PGY-5) I was so elated when I matched at Wake Forest because I knew that the clinical excellence of my training would match the consistent commitment to treating underserved populations, dedication to diversity, and engagement in transformative research! Since being here, I have established lifelong bonds with extraordinary clinicians and also have had heartening experiences caring for patients and their families with some of the most complex neurological conditions. |
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Matthew Somerville, MD (PGY-4) I am originally from Connecticut and attended medical school at St. Georges in Grenada and did clinical training in New Jersey. I chose Wake Forest for child neurology residency due to its size (Medium program with several excellent co-residents to learn along-side) and location. The community of Winston-Salem has been an amazing place to live. Trivia with friends and colleagues at one of the many great local breweries is always a highlight of the week and provide a great opportunity to destress from the busy pace of work. In addition, the weather is typically great and almost anything I could want is within a 20-minute drive with minimal to no traffic. The best part of training at Wake Forest is the personal support and interactions with colleagues and mentors who have helped guide me through my training. I know my decision to come to Wake for residency will help me become an excellent child neurologist. |
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Hannah Miyanji, MD (PGY-3) I was raised in Florida and lived in New York before starting residency. I chose Wake Forest because I remember feeling that the program actually cared about me as a person. They want you to succeed and grow while still maintaining who you are as a person. I feel supported in both my professional and personal endeavors. My coresidents have become more than friends - they are family! North Carolina offers a great middle ground to what I appreciate in a living situation. I still get to experience the four seasons without the harsh long winters. |
