Our Fellows

Austin Rutledge, D.O.
3rd year fellow

Education: 
Undergrad: Transylvania University, Lexington, KY. 
Degree: BA, Economics/Biology
Medical:  University of Pikeville, Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine, Pikeville, KY
Residency:  Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC

Scholarly Interests: PDA and fluid overload

Personal Interests & Hobbies: Austin enjoys spending time with his wife Ashley and taking their two boys to new activities around Charleston including the many parks, beaches, and sports games. He is always excited for the next Marvel movie and loves to play tennis and golf.

Email: rutledga@musc.edu

 

Lauren Walker, M.D.
3rd year fellow

Education:
Undergrad: University of Georgia, Athens, GA. 
Degree: BS, Biology
Medical:  Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, Augusta, GA
Residency:  Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC

Scholarly Interests: ECMO

Personal Interests & Hobbies: In her free time, Lauren loves spending time with her husband and 70 lb. lap-puppy-child. She also enjoys going to the beach and trying new restaurants.

Email: walkerla@musc.edu

 

Jerica Gee, M.D.

2nd 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.
2nd 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.
2nd 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.
1st 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.
1st 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.
1st year fellow

 

Education:

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

Medical: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine, Dothan, AL

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

Scholarly Interests:
Sepsis prevention, delivery room QI

Personal Interests & Hobbies:  
Baking, running, and traveling

Email:  woodburc@musc.edu