Current Residents

Our current program residents are trained in all clinical and surgical subspecialties of orthopaedics and physical medicine. They develop strong professional bonds with our MUSC faculty members to offer the best in patient care and clinical research. These residents will graduate our program as highly-skilled physicians with advanced training and expert knowledge in musculoskeletal care and treatment.

Resident Ambassadors | College of Medicine | MUSC

Year 1 - Orthopaedics

Ryan Allen, M.D.

Hometown: Kingstree, SC
Undergraduate University: Wofford College
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina
Favorite Sports Team: Clemson Tigers
Favorite Restaurant: Magnolia’s

Kevin Cahoy, M.D.

Hometown: Grand Island, NE
Undergraduate University: University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Medical School: University of Nebraska
Favorite Sports Team: Kansas City Chiefs
Favorite Restaurant: Blind Tiger

Ben Jacques, M.D.

Hometown: Mt. Pleasant, SC
Undergraduate University: University of North Carolina - Charlotte
Medical School: University of South Carolina - Columbia
Favorite Sports Team: Charlotte 49ers and USC Gamecocks
Favorite Restaurant: Hometeam BBQ

Jonathan Widmeyer, M.D.

Hometown: Lynchburg, VA
Undergraduate University: University of Virginia
Medical School: Med College of Virginia
Favorite Sports Team: UVA Basketball

Trevor Wolterink, M.D.

Hometown: Tinley Park, IL
Undergraduate University: Calvin University
Medical School: Wayne State University
Favorite Sports Team: Chicago Cubs
Favorite Restaurant: Lewis BBQ

Year 2 - Orthopaedics

Alex Hafey, M.D.

Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Undergraduate University: St. Mary's College of Maryland
Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine
Favorite Sports Team: UVA basketball
Favorite Restaurant:LowLife Bar

Preston Jenkins, M.D.

Hometown: Ponte Vedra, FL
Undergraduate University: Brigham Young University
Medical School: University of Florida
Favorite Sports Team: Utah Jazz

Will Newton, M.D.

Hometown: Augusta, GA
Undergraduate University: Clemson University
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina
Favorite Sports Team: Georgia Football
Favorite Restaurant: Vern's

Wes Pectol, M.D.

Hometown: Greeneville, TN
Undergraduate University: Auburn University
Medical School: East Tennessee State University

Warren Roth, M.D.

Hometown: Chevy Chase, MD
Undergraduate University: Wofford College
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina
Favorite Sports Team: New York Giants

Year 3 - Orthopaedics

Kola George, M.D.

Hometown: Lancaster, SC
Undergraduate University: College of Charleston
Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
Fellowship Plan: Undecided
Favorite Restaurant: Rare Bit

Sarah Jenkins, M.D.

Hometown: Lexingon, KY
Undergraduate University: Clemson University
Medical School: Universtiy of Cincinnati
Fellowship Plan: Undecided
Favorite Restaurant: Marina Variety Store
Favorite sports teams: Charleston Riverdogs

Jared Reid, M.D.

Hometown: Anderson, SC
Undergraduate University: Clemson University
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina
Fellowship Plan: Undecided
Favorite Restaurant: 5 Church

Colin Zieminski, M.D.

Hometown: Naples, FL
Undergraduate University: University of South Florida
Medical School: University of Miami
Fellowship Plan: Undecided
Favorite Restaurant: Low Life (Folly Beach)

Paul Pottanat, M.D.

Hometown: Falls Church, VA
Undergraduate University: Virginia Commonwealth University
Medical School: University of Virginia
Fellowship Plan: Undecided
Favorite Restaurant: Taste of Thai

Year 4 - Orthopaedics

Will Allen, M.D.

Hometown: Kingsport, TN
Undergraduate University: University of South Carolina Honors College
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina
Fellowship Plan: Sports
What is your favorite restaurant in Charleston: 167 Raw
Favorite sports team: Buffalo Bills
Favorite thing about your MUSC residency experience: While I love the surgical procedures, outcomes, and opportunities for innovation and research, the thing I enjoy the most is the camaraderie. The culture and community within the department made me want to stay here at MUSC.

Cody Ashy, M.D.

Hometown: Charleston, SC
Undergraduate University: Honors College at College of Charleston
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina
Fellowship Plan: Sports
What is your favorite restaurant in Charleston: Jackrabbit Filly
Favorite thing about your MUSC residency experience: The camaraderie between the residents and faculty.

Liz Nadeau, M.D.

Hometown: Broad Brook, CT
Undergraduate University: Northeastern University
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina
Fellowship Plan: Undecided
What is your favorite restaurant in Charleston: Stella's
Favorite sports team: UConn Basketball
Favorite thing about your MUSC residency experience: MUSC has an excellent Orthopaedic training experience with supportive faculty, great resident camaraderie, and breadth of research opportunities.

Chris Robinson, M.D.

Hometown: Charleston, SC
Undergraduate University: College of Charleston
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina
Fellowship Plan: Sports
What is your favorite restaurant in Charleston: Holy City
Favorite thing about your MUSC residency experience: The people. The cohesive dynamic between residents and attendings makes it fun to go to work every day. No matter how crazy your work day gets, there's always someone there to lift you up, share your load, and make your day better. All of the attendings are incredibly approachable, enjoy teaching, and are dedicated to residents' experience. Charleston is also the best city in the world to live in. It's scientifically proven at this point.

Jason Silvestre, M.D.

Hometown: Punta Gorda, FL
Undergraduate University: University of Florida
Medical School: Perelman School of Medicine
Fellowship Plan: Undecided
What is your favorite restaurant in Charleston: Kairos

Year 5 - Orthopaedics

Walker Heffron, M.D.

Hometown: Charleston, SC
Undergraduate University: Wofford College
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina
Fellowship Plan: Hand specialty
What is your favorite restaurant in Charleston: 167 Raw
Favorite thing about your MUSC residency experience: The leadership at MUSC Orthopaedics has created an excellent culture within the residency program. As a result, residents are quick to help each other at work and commonly hang out during free time outside of the hospital. Faculty demand excellence both clinically and surgically, but in a positive and constructive environment.

Mary-Kate Lynch, M.D.

Hometown: Hillsborough, NJ
Undergraduate University: Cornell University
Medical School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Fellowship Plan: Hand specialty
What is your favorite restaurant in Charleston: Park and Grove
Favorite Sports Team: Cornell Wrestling Team
Favorite thing about your MUSC residency experience: The people! After completing my rotation as a visiting medical student, I realized that in addition to working hard and learning a lot, I had also laughed more in that month than on any other rotation. The residents, attendings and nurses at MUSC make the hard work enjoyable.

Michael Otten, M.D.

Hometown: Omaha, NE
Undergraduate University: University of South Carolina
Medical School: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Fellowship Plan: Hand specialty
What is your favorite restaurant in Charleston: Leon's
Favorite sports team: Carolina Gamecocks
Favorite thing about your MUSC residency experience: Talented group of people who care about each other, and hold themselves to the highest standards of care.

Jonathan Pire, M.D.

Hometown: Chester, NJ
Undergraduate University: College of Charleston
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina
Fellowship Plan: Ortho Pediatrics
What is your favorite restaurant in Charleston: Xiao Bao Biscuit
Favorite thing about your MUSC residency experience: Learning from some of the best surgeons in orthopedics with great co-residents in a world class city. MUSC is the perfect combination of educational experience, comraderie, and location.

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