Thoughts from Recent Fellows

Recent fellows reflect on the first six weeks of their fellowship. Topics include why they chose Wake Forest for their Geriatric Fellowship, the variety in the curriculum, what they are enjoying and what some of their goals are for the year and for their careers.

Where Are They Now?

  • Victoria Shada, MD (2021) - Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston Salem, NC
  • Charles Semelka, MD (2021) - T32 Research Fellowship,  Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston Salem, NC
  • Dawn Miller, MD (2021) - Geriatric Practice, Portland, OR
  • Rachel Martin, MD (2021) - Wake Forest School of Medicine, Family Medicine Faculty, Winston Salem, NC
  • Dana Williams, MD (2020) - Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
  • Mary Marangola, DO (2020) - Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, CO
  • Tyler McQueen, MD (2019) - Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
  • Caitlin Jones, MD (2018) - Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
  • Glorian Roman–Ashby, MD (2018) - South Texas Veterans Health Care System, San Antonio, TX
  • Cynthia Aguirre, MD (2018) - Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
  • Alex Wilson, DO (2018) - Cornerstone Health Center, High Point, NC
  • Becca Omlor, MD (2017) - Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
  • Mohammed Saad, MD (2017) - Hematology-Oncology Fellowship, Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
  • Jantira Thomas, DO (2017) - Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
  • Lakshmi Rangaswamy, DO (2017) - Riverside Methodist Hospital, Columbus, OH
  • Andrew Ow, MD (2016) - Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA
  • Jaseela Illath, MD (2015) - Duke Primary Care, Durham, NC
  • Kumari Ramesh, MD (2015) - William Jennings Bryan Dorn VA Medical Center, Columbia, SC
  • Rebecca Henderson MD, PHD (2014) - Novant Health, Winston-Salem, NC
  • Gabi Meyer, MD (2014) - Geriatrics and Internal Medicine, Lincolnton, NC
  • Emily Mann, MD (2014) - Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC
  • Shenita Spencer, MD (2013) - Carolinas HealthCare System, Charlotte, NC
  • Valerie Wilson, MD (2012) - Mountain Home VA Medical Center and East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN
  • Swapna Chenna, MD (2012) - Morrisville Primary Care, Morrisville, NC
  • Mark Corbett, MD (2011) - Kate B. Reynolds Hospice and Palliative Care Center, Winston-Salem, NC
  • Laurel Kilpatrick, MD (2011) - Baylor Scott and White Health, College Station, TX
  • Julie Williams, MD, MS (2010) - Greensboro PACE (Program for All-inclusive Care of the Elderly), Greensboro NC
  • Scott Harper, MD (2010) - Wake Forest School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC

Hear From Former Fellows Who Have Stayed as Geriatric Faculty

Our young faculty, who have been recent geriatric fellows here, tell you about their experiences. Topics encourage the culture of our department, how they define their “dream jobs,” the opportunity to teach and learn, and how geriatrics is important across the health care system