Past Residents

2024

Caroline Chen, M.D.

Hometown: Fort Smith, AR
Undergraduate University: University of Arkansas
Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Fellowship Plan: F&A
Favorite Restaurant: Wild Olive
Favorite thing about your MUSC residency experience: I like how easy it is to talk to all the residents and attendings. The residents are here for each other, and I know they're willing to help out when possible. I also like living close to the beach so I can cool off on warm summer days.

Annemarie Galasso, M.D.

Hometown: Casablanca, Morocco
Undergraduate University: College of Charleston
Medical School: Georgetown University
Fellowship Plan: General Orthopaedics
Favorite Restaurant: Wild Olive
Favorite sports team: Washington Commanders
Favorite thing about your MUSC residency experience: I love the community that exists within the residency program. We make an effort to spend time together outside of the hospital. Everyone is also willing to help each other out when they can. You never feel like you're in it on your own. Coresidents look out for one another which makes the whole experience much more enjoyable.

Charles Johnson, M.D.

Hometown: Rock Hill, SC
Undergraduate University: Wofford College
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina
Fellowship Plan: Hand specialty
Favorite Restaurant: Baker's Bar
Favorite thing about your MUSC residency experience: The residents and faculty here at MUSC are the most approachable and enjoyable people that I have ever been around. Learning orthopedics at the highest level in a city as great as Charleston has been a dream come true.

Trevor Ottofaro, M.D.

Hometown: Yorktown, VA
Undergraduate University: University of Virginia
Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University
Fellowship Plan: F&A
Favorite Restaurant: Wild Olive, Hall's Chophouse, Tattooed Moose
Favorite sports team: Washington Commanders, UVA basketball
Favorite thing about your MUSC residency experience: Great group of residents who are team players and always willing to lend a hand.