Emergency Medicine Residents
PGY-3 Residents
Samuel Anich, D.O.
Hometown: McKinney, TX
College: Wake Forest University
Medical school: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bio: I was born in the Dallas, Texas area and lived there until moving to North Carolina for undergrad where I majored in biophysics at Wake Forest. After undergrad, I worked as an EMT and ER tech in Sarasota, Florida before starting medical school at ACOM.
What do you like about Mobile: Great food, all the giant oak trees, and living in Midtown.
What do you like about the residency: I wanted an academic program with a county/safety-net feel, and I found it in USA.
Hobbies: Hiking, climbing, darkroom photography, generally tinkering with stuff
Fun fact: You heard about Pluto? That’s messed up.
Mark Azmy, M.D.
Hometown: Upland, CA
College: University of California, Riverside
Medical school: St. George's University School of Medicine
Bio: Born and raised in Southern California, ended up in the Caribbean for medical school. Always wanted to do emergency medicine but ended up doing family medicine in Tampa right out of medical school. So, I am doing the very normal thing ... a second residency.
What do you like about Mobile: The seafood, the Southern hospitality, and proximity to outdoors
What do you like about the residency: It is a tight-knit, supportive group, and I have access to everything I need to become an excellent EM doc.
Hobbies: Video games, hiking, cooking, and travel
Fun fact: I trained in martial arts for eight years and at one point was at least conversational in four languages.
William Craig, D.O.
Hometown: Naches, WA
College: Central Washington University
Medical school: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bio: I am from a very small town in the mountains of Washington state. I am the first of my family to attend college. My family includes three children ages 13, 10 and 4.
What do you like about Mobile: I like the size of Mobile. It is not a huge city, but it offers a wide variety of culture and entertainment. I also enjoy being so close to the beach!
What do you like about the residency: Our faculty is the best! It’s like being in a large family being at USA, and I didn’t feel that way at other hospitals.
Hobbies: I like playing golf, going fishing, going to the beach with my family, trying different restaurants, and playing my PlayStation.
Fun fact: My full name is William Robert Craig, which roughly translates to Billy Bob Craig.
David Monaco, M.D.
Hometown: Huntsville, AL
College: University of Alabama Birmingham
Medical school: UAB Heersink School of Medicine
Bio: Born in Huntsville, and enjoyed all the things Rocket City had to offer. Went to UAB for undergrad and started a hockey team. Between medical school and college, I worked for a busy EMS service.
What do you like about Mobile: Mobile is undoubtedly an easy-to-navigate city with good restaurants, outdoor sports, and the cost of living.
What do you like about the residency: Program leadership is receptive to its residents. Faculty foster an environment of teaching and mentoring both on and off shift.
Hobbies: Ice hockey, baking, and video editing
Fun fact about yourself: I can skate backwards.
Michelle Nguyen, M.D.
Hometown: Pensacola, FL
College: Florida State University
Medical school: University of South Alabama Whiddon College of Medicine
Bio: Born and raised in Pensacola, Florida, went to Florida state for undergrad (Go Noles!) Attended USA COM. Second-generation physician. Hope to go back to Pensacola and work as an ER doc.
What do you like about Mobile: Proximity to the beach and proximity to home
What do you like about the residency: New facilities, engaging faculty, and cool co-residents
Hobbies: Traveling, hiking, scuba diving, Step & sculpt, and FSU football
Fun fact: I’ve been to 25+ countries.
Ann Walker, M.D.
Hometown: Mobile, AL
College: Sewanee: The University of the South
Medical school: University of Medical and Health Sciences
Bio: I’m originally from Mobile, so it’s nice to be home for residency. I studied international relations as an undergrad and worked a variety of jobs before matriculating to medical school including as a research assistant at the World Affairs Council, horseback riding instructor, ski instructor, and ophthalmic technician.
What do you like about Mobile: Being able to say “y’all” without turning heads.
What do you like about the residency: There is a growth mentality here that is infectious in a supportive close-knit group of physicians.
Hobbies: Riding horses
Fun fact: I spent a summer in Spain hiking the Camino de Santiago!
PGY-2 Residents
Jashen Bailey, D.O.
Hometown: Fyffe, AL
College: The University of Alabama in Huntsville
Medical school: Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bio: I grew up in a small town in northeast Alabama, where I was raised on a cattle farm. After attending a local community college, I transferred to the University of Alabama in Huntsville. Between completing my undergraduate degree and attending medical school, I worked as a research specialist at a medical school. During medical school, I also earned a master’s in business administration.
What do you like about Mobile: Mobile offers a variety of activities and a wonderful array of restaurants. It also has many historic parts with beautiful scenery. Not to mention, being close to the beach is always a plus.
What do you like about the residency: This program offers an academic learning environment with a supportive, well-trained faculty and state-of-the-art facilities.
Hobbies: Traveling, scuba diving, basketball, fishing, game nights, spending time with friends and family, and watching football
Fun fact: My dog, Maggie, has a unique talent; she can rebound and steal a basketball. Another fun fact about me is that I have traveled to 15 countries and 30 states.
Leigh Fountain, D.O.
Hometown: Tampa, FL
College: Wake Forest University
Medical school: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bio: I actually transferred from OB/GYN before realizing my calling was in the ED. I initially couples matched here with my EM husband and spent a year admiring his program's atmosphere, support, lifestyle, and breadth of patients. I'm thrilled to bring my procedural skills and women's health knowledge to University Hospital!
What do you like about Mobile: The TREES! Mobile is so gorgeous and lush with huge live oaks and vibrant azaleas. The food is wonderful, and people are warm while offering an urban atmosphere where you can go out and let loose with friends.
What do you like about the residency: Everyone is genuinely welcoming and working to develop EM physicians rather than use residents for cheap labor. Also, my co-residents and attendings recognize and acknowledge the importance of a rich life outside of work, which makes for more well-rounded and less burnt-out coworkers.
Hobbies: Karaoke, painting (acrylic, posca), growing veggies, annoying my dogs with love,
altering/making clothes, hiking, consuming Indian/Thai/Viet/Korean food, concerts,
and pointing out birds with my husband
Fun fact: I'm an unapologetic sucker for a theme. Playlist? Event? Halloween party?
I'll be there.
Nick Gregory, M.D.
Hometown: Keystone Heights, FL
College: University of Florida
Medical school: Ross University School of Medicine
Bio: Born and raised in northeast Florida. Majored in biomedical engineering with full intentions of pursuing a career in medicine. Worked as a CNA, MA, and cardiac stress tech prior to beginning medical school. Met the love of my life during medical school and got engaged shortly before arriving in Alabama together.
What do you like about Mobile: The food, Southern hospitality, outdoor activities, and the cost of living.
What do you like about the residency: New facilities, great faculty, and welcoming/family environment created by everyone within the residency program.
Hobbies: Sports, in particular football, basketball, baseball and all things Gators. I also enjoy scuba diving, traveling, and trying new things.
Fun fact: I grew up on my parents’ farm assisting with the care of animals of all kinds from your standard dogs, goats, pigs, chickens to the more exotic ostriches and corn snakes. Interesting fact: 1 ostrich egg = 24 chicken eggs.
Sydney Grubb, D.O.
Hometown: Saint Michael, MN
College: University of Minnesota
Medical school: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bio: I was born and raised in a small town outside of Minneapolis, Minnesota. I studied genetics and cell biology at the University of Minnesota, and I worked as a scribe and a barista. I went to ACOM for medical school. In my spare time I love playing with my puppy, reading, and going to the gym!
What do you like about Mobile: It's close enough to the beach and lots of large cities, so there is always plenty to do.
What do you like about the residency: All the faculty and residents are incredibly kind and supportive.
Hobbies: Reading, writing music, going to the gym, playing with my puppy.
Fun fact: I have been to 27 states and 12 countries.
Tony Jackson, D.O.
Hometown: Born in Auburn, California, but moved to northwest Florida at 14. I have lived all over the country though.
College: University of West Florida
Medical school: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bio: I enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at 18 and served as an infantry rifleman. After leaving the Marines, I pursued a degree in finance during my undergraduate studies. Following some time in the business world, where I found myself unfulfilled, I transitioned to prehospital care, first as an EMT and later as a paramedic in a busy 911 county EMS service. Concurrently, during medical school, I also taught EMT and paramedic students at a local program. However, my most important and fulfilling role is being a father to an amazing daughter who continues to impress me daily.
What do you like about Mobile: Mobile is a wonderful city with great food and lots of amenities, however, the outdoor life is what I enjoy the most. The natural beauty is very diverse with an assortment of hiking trails, rivers, and beaches nearby. Both Pensacola and New Orleans are close enough for day trips as well.
What do you like about the residency: The program has a safety net feel in a small academic center environment. It is high acuity with abundant learning opportunities. The faculty and residents are incredibly welcoming and supportive!
Hobbies: Working out, paddle boarding, camping and hiking.
Fun fact: My first dream job was to be a Marine Corps Aviator, but I was medically disqualified.
Scott Johnson, D.O.
Hometown: Fairhope, AL
College: Auburn University
Medical school: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bio: Born and raised in southern Alabama. First-generation physician. I thank Auburn football for forcing me to learn stress management at an early age and for introducing me to my wife. War Eagle.
What do you like about Mobile: This area will forever be “home” for me and being able to practice medicine here has always been a dream of mine.
What do you like about the residency: Level I trauma center, emphasis on education, patient diversity, and dedicated faculty.
Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, exercising, going to the beach, watching Auburn football and Atlanta Braves baseball.
Fun fact: Before starting college, I spent a week sailing around the British Virgin Islands with my best friends.
Tosin Oladunjoye, M.D.
Hometown: New York City, NY
College: University At Albany
Medical school: Trinity School of Medicine
Bio: I was born and raised in New York City, the Big Apple. As a metropolis, the city has exposed me to a variety of cultures and taught me how to communicate with people from all walks of life. I discovered my love and passion for emergency medicine while working in the inner-city hospital system. Before attending medical school, I worked as a teacher, mentor, and researcher. I aim to give back to underserved communities through my line of work. I met my fiancée Jessica in medical school, and we plan to build a life together here in the South.
What do you like about Mobile: There is a lot of history and great cuisine in Mobile. The downtown urban city lifestyle and suburban lifestyle are both available to you.
What do you like about the residency: You'll find that the faculty truly care about your growth and success. I really enjoy the training sessions involving simulations and hands-on exercises.
Hobbies: A sport of any kind.
Fun fact: I once told a joke to a famous NBA player, and he laughed.
Ore Oyetan, M.D.
Hometown: Cedar Hill, TX
College: Howard University
Medical school: Howard University
Bio: I was accepted to Howard University Washington, D.C., on a full tuition scholarship. I graduated summa cum laude with a bachelor's degree in biology and minor in chemistry. While at Howard, I was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa, the oldest honorary scholastic society in the U.S., which counts among its members a number of U.S. presidents, Supreme Court justices and senators. After matriculation into Howard University College of Medicine in 2017, I served as a senator on the Executive Board Student Council. Presently, I am pursuing a career in emergency medicine after previously being a general surgery resident.
What do you like about Mobile: I love celebrating Mardi Grad in Mobile. It's also relatively quiet with lower cost of living, having lived in big cities for years.
What do you like about the residency: USA EM residency is a family-friendly program with excellent resident camaraderie and supportive attendings.
Hobbies: Love trying new restaurants. Avid NBA fan and FIFA gamer.
Fun fact: I love spicy food and haven’t met anyone that matches my Scoville scale
Seth Richard, D.O.
Hometown: Church Point, LA
College: BS, Louisiana State University; MS, Mississippi College
Medical school: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Louisiana
Bio: I'm from Church Point, Louisiana, in the heart of Cajun Country. So most people will mispronounce my last name as Richard instead of Richard. It's confusing but I'd gladly explain if you ask. Before medical school I worked as an ED tech and was a lifeguarding instructor in college. No pets currently but searching for a pet fish.
What do you like about Mobile: Close parallels to life back home like seafood, Mardi Gras, the weather, and the beaches.
What do you like about the residency: An academic program at a Level 1 trauma center serving a large catchment area along the Gulf Coast with a high acuity, diverse patient population, supportive faculty, close-knit group of residents, and newly built adult and pediatric emergency departments … what's not to like?
Hobbies: Anything outside like running, hiking, soccer, attempts at gardening, carving pumpkins, and responding with “Tigers” when someone says “Geaux”
Fun fact: I once slept through French Customs on an overnight bus trip from London to Paris.
Collins Stutts, D.O.
Hometown: Tuscumbia, Al
College: Auburn University
Medical school: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bio: I am a lifelong resident of Alabama, having grown up on a farm where I developed a deep appreciation for rural life and the outdoors. I share my home with my German Shorthaired Pointer, Hurdy, who enjoys exploring the hiking trails of Mobile and the many accesses to water. I was recently engaged and look forward to the next chapter of life with my fiancé, Katie, balancing my love for the outdoors with my personal and professional pursuits in Alabama.
What do you like about Mobile: I enjoy the proximity to the beach, the Mardi Gras season, the distinctive culture, and all the restaurant options.
What do you like about the residency: I appreciate the connections between residents, the complexity of patient cases, and the support from the faculty.
Hobbies: Kayaking, golfing, pickleball, long walks on the beach with my No. 1 Hurdy.
Fun fact: I love lamp.
PGY-1 Residents
Chasen Birdsong, D.O.
Hometown: Chattanooga, TN
College: Middle Tennessee State University
Medical school: Lincoln Memorial University - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bio: I grew up in Chattanooga, TN, and moved to Murfreesboro when I was around 20, following my family. I worked as a restaurant server and briefly in a dental lab during that time. Since childhood, I had a passion for Halloween and special effects makeup, which eventually led me to pursue it professionally. I packed up my Scion XB and drove to Los Angeles with little more than a dream of working in film. Over the next eight years, I built a successful career in film, TV, and commercials, working at several FX shops. For the last two years, I served as co-supervisor at Autonomous FX Inc. Through a series of unexpected events, I discovered a calling to medicine. I returned to Tennessee, completed my undergraduate studies at MTSU, and went on to attend medical school at LMU-DCOM in Knoxville. While in undergrad, I worked as a scribe in a local emergency department, where I realized emergency medicine was truly my passion.
What do you like about Mobile: I like the warmer climate and the fact that housing was cheap enough that I could buy a house.
What do you like about the residency: The people.
Hobbies: Pool (billiards, not swimming), creating, inventing, fixing, or fabricating things, the occasional video game, traveling, shooting, hanging out with friends, dirt bikes and 4-wheelers
Fun fact: I used to have a green mohawk and 7/16th ear gauges.
Stephen Curry, M.D.
Hometown: Decatur, TX
College: Texas A&M University
Medical school: St. George’s University
Bio: I grew up in the backwoods of north Texas. As the first doctor in my family, I am very interested in rural and wilderness medicine. I am a former collegiate athlete, so I believe physical fitness is an important component of patient well-being. I’m excited to be here at USA Health, where I expect to encounter a wide range of patient presentations as part of my resident training.
What do you like about Mobile: Here in Mobile, wide-open spaces meet the Gulf, which provides plenty of things to do outdoors!
What do you like about the residency: The vibe here is very chill. Everyone recognizes we are all human, and we hold ourselves to an appropriate standard.
Hobbies: Stand-up paddle boarding, running, lifting weights, hiking, music festivals
Fun fact: My family has a foster home for tortoises!
William Davis, M.D.
Hometown: Letohatchee, AL
College: University of Alabama
Medical school: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Bio: I grew up on a farm in rural Lowndes County, Alabama. I attended the University of Alabama for undergrad. I studied kinesiology and played football for four years, winning three SEC championships and one national championship. I obtained my medical degree at the Heersink School of Medicine.
What do you like about Mobile: I love the towering oak trees and Spanish moss. The bay, delay and gulf offer me dealers’ choice when it comes to fishing. I also enjoy experiencing the culture and food scene.
What do you like about the residency: I love my coresidents and the faculty. Dr. Plash and co are very invested in us as Emergency physicians and as people. I'm grateful for the opportunity to be in such an educational and supportive environment.
Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, my dogs Coosa and Ellie, Alabama football, and spending time with my family, especially my sisters and four nieces.
Fun fact: I have two dogs!
Grant Harris, D.O.
Hometown: Saint Amant, LA
College: Louisiana State University
Medical school: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bio: I grew up in a small town in south Louisiana and spent a lot of time outdoors hunting and fishing at a relatively young age and still enjoy them today. My interest in medicine began through exposure as a first responder with our local fire department; it offered me the opportunity to see that I loved emergency medicine before I ever really knew what it entailed.
What do you like about Mobile: It is very similar to Baton Rouge and New Orleans, but it also adds the benefits of a port city.
What do you like about the residency: It is based in a very busy trauma center offering many learning opportunities each shift. Longitudinal pediatrics and ultrasound curricula are huge bonuses.
Hobbies: Night vision astronomy, long-range competitive shooting
Fun fact: When I was 13 or so, I was hit by a cop car (rolled up on the windshield) while I was walking to a Halloween party dressed in a Burger King costume; I managed to not drop the tray of cookies I was carrying.
Mary Anne Mendes, M.D.
Hometown: North Plainfield, NJ
College: Kean University, B.S.; Rowan University, M.S.
Medical school: St. George's University
Bio: Born and raised Jersey girl, self-taught then licensed cosmetologist, first-gen physician. Prior to medical school, I had many jobs relating to service which started as a fashion design major in NYC where I transitioned into makeup and hair for TV, magazines, film, events and private clients out of my home. I continued to cut hair and do makeup for extra cash in med school. Other jobs included aid to quadriplegic, personal trainer, wellness coach and retail. During intern year of family medicine, I found my calling to EM and am excited for the next chapter of my journey!
What do you like about Mobile: Tropical weather and moving out of the Northeast. The polite and welcoming people of the south. Being in a large city surrounded by charming neighborhoods decorated with canopies of oak trees and Spanish moss with hints of random tropical palm trees. Being on the gulf and the proximity to the white sandy beaches.
What do you like about the residency: An EM colleague told me about USA and decided to apply. I knew nothing about Alabama, much less living in Mobile until I visited for my second look when I instantly knew it was a perfect fit. An academic level 1 trauma center with large catchment of diverse and sick population, a supportive and receptive faculty, diverse and supportive residents, the importance of wellness and emphasis on work-life balance.
Hobbies: Lifting weights (in the DNA from my Dad who was an Olympic weight-lifter), Brazilian jiu-jitsu, yoga, pen-collecting, drawing, journaling, exploring new areas/countries, speak-easies, anything active or outdoors
Fun fact: I'm deathly afraid of heights but jumped out of a perfectly good airplane and would consider it again.
Mark Slusher, M.D.
Hometown: Beaufort, SC
College: University of South Carolina
Medical school: University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia
Bio: I grew up in Beaufort, South Carolina, and finished my last two years of high school on an American base in Stuttgart, Germany. I returned to South Carolina for my Bachelor of Science in Biology and, later, medical school. Between college and med school, I was employed as a medical scribe for family medicine practices.
What do you like about Mobile: Southern hospitality, coastal vibes, and beautiful downtown area.
What do you like about the residency: I prefer the supportive atmosphere with dedicated faculty. We also have a level 1 trauma center, wide catchment area, and diverse patient population, allowing for ample training opportunity.
Hobbies: Hiking, working out, Xbox, SEC sports, Carolina Hurricanes hockey
Fun fact: A life goal during residency is to regain the ability to converse in Spanish and German, time permitting.
Whitney Vaughan, D.O.
Hometown: Pensacola, FL
College: University of West Florida
Medical school: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bio: I grew up in Southern California and moved to the South for high school and beyond. I’m drawn to global, sports, and wilderness medicine, with a strong focus on caring for underserved communities. Before medical school, I spent several years in clinical research, which sparked my path into medicine.
What do you like about Mobile: Mobile blends Gulf Coast charm with real community. I love the easy access to the water, the food scene, and the city’s deep cultural history (hello, Mardi Gras!). It’s friendly, diverse, and perfectly set up for outdoor time between shifts.
What do you like about the residency: Hands-on training, strong ultrasound and resuscitation experience, and a supportive faculty who invest in mentorship. The patient mix is broad, the volume is high, and there are meaningful opportunities in community engagement, global health, and wilderness electives — all of which align with my career goals.
Hobbies: Rollerblading and beach days, travel, making art, live music
Fun fact: I’m Safe Sport certified and have shadowed ringside physicians, my artwork has been selected for exhibition, and I’ve performed the national anthem for Pensacola's Blue Wahoos.
Erin Ward, M.D.
Hometown: Homewood, Alabama
College: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Medical school: University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine
Bio: I grew up in Birmingham, Alabama, and earned an undergraduate degree from UAB. After that, I decided to take an alternate route and sell wine, which brought me down south to Mobile. I again switched gears and went to USA for my pre-reqs for medical school and was accepted to UAB School of Medicine. After graduation, I did PGY1-2 years in surgery and decided to switch to emergency medicine for sanity purposes. I always loved mobile and felt like this would be the perfect fit for me.
What do you like about Mobile: The humidity
What do you like about the residency: The culture is fantastic, and I love my fellow residents. They feed us well! There is a lot of freedom out of the gate and a wide range of pathology. The program admins truly want to feedback about the residency and every year there are changes made based on that feedback. This is just to list a few.
Hobbies: Hanging out with my dog, Roman aka Mr. Man. Watching horror movies, reading, biking, running, hiking, hanging out with friends.
Fun fact: I do aerial silks – think Cirque du Soleil.