Our Fellows

Jerica Gee, M.D.

3rd year fellow

Education:
Undergrad: University of the Arts, Philadelphia, PA. 
Degree: BFA, Fine Art, Painting/Drawing, The University of Pennsylvania, PA, Certificate: Pre-health 
Medical:  Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ

Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University Pediatrics Residency, Richmond, VA

Scholarly Interests:
POCUS, nutrition, IVH, inflammation

Personal Interests & Hobbies:  
Cardio (spinning, running), meditation and yoga, pampering my pup, cello, reading entertaining books borrowed from the library.

Email:  geeje@musc.edu

 

 

Cliff Hegedus, M.D.
3rd year fellow

 

Education:

Undergrad: University of Delaware, Newark, DE.
Degree: BS in Neuroscience, Minor in Spanish Studies

Medical: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA

Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital-Sidney Kimmel Medical College/A.I. duPont Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA

Scholarly Interests:  
Abdominal ultrasound use for necrotizing enterocolitis

Personal Interests & Hobbies:
Swimming, hiking, going to the beach with my wife and son, playing golf, and exploring new restaurants and breweries 

Email:  hegedusc@musc.edu

 

 

David “Alex” Rueff, M.D.
3rd year fellow

 

Education:

Undergrad: Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA.
Degree: B.S. Chemistry

Medical: University of Mississippi School of Medicine, Jackson, MD.

Residency: University of Mississippi School of Medicine, Jackson, MS.

Scholarly Interests:
Honestly they are TBD but generally include: palliative care, ethics, and brain development of the premature infant

Personal Interests & Hobbies:  
Swimming, board games, and theology

Email:  rueff@musc.edu

 

 

Jeffrey King, M.D.
2nd year fellow

 

Education:

Undergrad: Belmont University, Nashville, TN
Degree: B.S. Biological Sciences

Medical: St. Louis University School of Medicine, St. Louis, MO

Residency: Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC

Scholarly Interests:
Neonatal AKI, BPD, ECMO & CRRT

Personal Interests & Hobbies:  
CrossFit, racquetball, and tennis. He also enjoys cooking Mexican-inspired dishes passed down from his family.

Email:  kingjef@musc.edu

 

 

Tammy Tran, D.O.
2nd year fellow

 

Education:

Undergrad: University of Maryland, College Park, M.D.
Degree: B.S. Biology - Physiology and Neurobiology

Medical: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Blacksburg, VA

Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, MD

Scholarly Interests:
Medical education, POCUS, NEC, Neonatal resuscitation, long-term outcomes

Personal Interests & Hobbies:  
Baking, exploring local restaurants, jigsaw puzzles and video chatting with her niece!

Email:  tranta@musc.edu

 

Christine Woodburn, D.O.
2nd year fellow

 

Education:

Undergrad: Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, M.D.
Degree: B.S. Biology - Molecular and Cellular

Medical: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children, Orlando, FL

Scholarly Interests:

Personal Interests & Hobbies:  

Email:  woodburc@musc.edu

 

 

Carli Edwards, D.O.
1st year fellow

 

Education:

Undergrad: University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT
Degree: Major - Mathematics, Minors - Chemistry, Pediatric Research

Medical: Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: Advocate Children's Hospital, Oak Lawn, IL

Scholarly Interests:
Breastfeeding medicine, neonatal resuscitation, POCUS, ECMO

Personal Interests & Hobbies:  
Yoga, running, anything outdoors and hanging with my two crazy but adorable dogs

Email:  edwacarl@musc.edu

 

Liza Larranaga, D.O.

1st year fellow

Education:
Undergrad: Florida State University, Tallahassee, FL 
Degree: Exercise Science
Masters of Medical Science: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Bradenton, FL
Medical:  Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, PA

Residency:  Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC

Scholarly Interests:

AKI, POCUS, Global Health

Personal Interests & Hobbies:  
I enjoy spending time with my husband, son, and crazy/lovable GSP puppy. I love exploring Charleston, being outdoors, traveling, DIY projects, and exercising!

Email:  larranaga@musc.edu

 

 

Mikael Ann Worsham, D.O.
1st year fellow

 

Education:

Undergrad: Undergrad: Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, OK
Degree: Biology

Medical: Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency: University of Oklahoma, University of Tulsa School of Community Medicine, Tulsa, OK

Scholarly Interests:  
Nutrition, medical education, and the impact of social determinants of health on long-term outcomes

Personal Interests & Hobbies:
I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, trying new food, running, and reading!

Email:  worshamf@musc.edu