Med-Peds Residents

Thomas Brenzel, M.D., Med-Peds Chief Resident
Hometown: Lexington, KY
Medical School: University of Louisville

Undergraduate: University of Louisville

Favorite Things About Charleston: I love the views of the harbor, live oak trees, and the historic buildings downtown. You’re never far from something fun to do in Charleston!

Career/Research Interests: Cardiology, Global Health, Hospital Medicine, and others

Why MUSC Med-Peds? MUSC is an outstanding program in an amazing location. It has everything I was looking for with strong categorical programs, excellent facilities, a wide-ranging patient population, a dedicated Med/Peds clinic, and exceptional clinical training in a supportive environment.

Email: brenzel@musc.edu

 

 

Ari Faber, M.D.

Hometown: Albuquerque, NM 
Medical School:  University of New Mexico

Undergraduate: Emory University 

Favorite Things About Charleston: It's a new city to explore

Career/Research Interests: Medical education, critical care, cardiology

Why MUSC Med-Peds? After two years of internal medicine, I am excited to have a new challenge taking care of children. I am also thrilled for more teaching opportunities.

Email: fabera@musc.edu

 

Andrew Gentuso, M.D., Med-Peds Chief Resident
Hometown: Nashville, TN
Medical School: University of Tennessee (UTHSC)
Undergraduate: Vanderbilt University; Bachelors in Biology
Favorite things about Charleston: All of the beaches, walking around historic downtown, the county parks, the bike friendliness of the peninsula, the huge number of dog-friendly restaurants and patios, the aquarium, and all the interesting wildlife in the area!
Career/Research Interests: Somewhat undifferentiated, but interested in both adult and pediatrics pulmonology, critical care, and adult cardiology
Why MUSC Med-Peds? I chose MUSC for my Med-Peds training for several reasons. The city of Charleston was a considerable draw, and I love that MUSC has made itself an invaluable member of the Charleston community. I also was looking for an academic center that would have good clinical volume and not be competing with other centers within its referral base. Most importantly, on interview day I was struck by the thoughtfulness and respect that the leadership showed towards applicants and seemed to demonstrate to their residents, from having the most succinct and enjoyable online interview day to adjusting trainee scheduling to better acclimate interns to both medicine and pediatrics early on. 

Email: gentuso@musc.edu

 

Megan Kern, M.D.

Hometown: Hilton Head Island, SC

Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina

Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame
Favorite things about Charleston: paddle boarding on Shem Creek, boat rides in the harbor, and brunch at Early Bird Diner

Career/Research Interests: career - adolescent, transitional, and preventative medicine, palliative care

Why MUSC Med-Peds: As a first-year medical student, I met Dr. Mennito volunteering at One80 Place Clinic (student run clinic at downtown homeless shelter). I was immediately impressed by the energy and compassion she brought to patient care as well as her attention to student education. From then on, I was consistently inspired by every Med Peds physician I encountered at MUSC. On a surgery rotation, the Med Peds resident on geriatrics validated all my concerns for a liver failure patient in a comprehensive consult note. On an internal medicine rotation, the clerkship director and program director (both med peds trained) exemplified thorough clinical reasoning and comprehensive, patient-focused care. The example set by MUSC Med Peds physicians makes me want to be a better clinician and patient advocate. The camaraderie among the Med Peds residents makes me want to be a more caring friend and source of support for my co-residents.

Email: careymeg@musc.edu

 

Sarah Beasley, M.D.
Medical School:Medical University of South Carolina

Email: beaslesa@musc.edu

 

Third Year Residents

 

 

 

Brooke Hisrich, M.D.

Hometown: Canton, Ohio 

Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville 

Undergraduate: Clemson University 

Favorite things about Charleston: The weather, the beaches, the rich history and architecture, the food scene... the list goes on and on! 

Career/Research Interests: Hematology/Oncology and Critical Care 

Why MUSC Med-Peds: I was immediately interested in MUSC Med-Peds after watching the NMPRA spotlight session and getting to see Dr. Mennito's enthusiasm both for Med-Peds as a specialty and the program at MUSC. I knew I was looking for a program with two robust categorical programs at a well-established academic center but I also wanted to find a program with a strong sense of community that promoted getting to know each and every resident. Many of the residents at the social hour the night before the interview were hanging out (outdoors in the middle of December) and during the happy hour they really demonstrated how well they knew each other and how much they enjoyed each other's company. I'm also really excited about the new Med-Peds continuity clinic in North Charleston fully staffed with Med-Peds faculty (this is just another example of the strong Med-Peds presence at MUSC) and the brand new pediatric hospital. Lastly, I was blown away by the residents' passion for serving underserved patient populations and knew the program's values and interests closely aligned with mine. 

Email: hisrich@musc.edu

 

 

 

Austin Lewis, M.D.

Hometown: Columbia, SC

Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina

Undergraduate: University of South Carolina

Favorite things about Charleston: Best of all worlds! A city feel when you want it with great shopping, restaurants, breweries, and tourists/tourism with deep history. Or also a quaint beach town with great creek taverns, barrier island beaches, and outdoor adventures. Truly love this city and low country atmosphere, and the hospitality of the local community exceeds all expectations of what you read in travel magazines.

Career/Research Interests: Medical Education, Academic Hospital Medicine, Hospital/Clinic Quality Improvement, Adult Congenital Cardiology

Why MUSC Med-Peds: Short answer: Dr. Mennito. Longer answer: Just like my thoughts on Charleston, MUSC MedPeds has it all going on. MUSC is an incredible academic institution with a large catchment area that does practically everything/has every specialty in house and has endless research opportunities for residents. The medical school is thriving and has great opportunities to get involved with as a resident. Finally, the reason MUSC was top choice, the MedPeds program and everyone who makes that up are so welcoming, supportive, and incredibly successful on their own paths. They were a people that I wanted to be mentored by, learn from, and hopefully be like in future practice! 

Email: lewisaus@musc.edu

 

 

 

Linnea Mitchem, M.D., MPA

Hometown: Orland Park, IL

Medical School: Ross University 

Graduate School: University of Georgia 

Undergraduate: Fisk University 

Favorite things about Charleston: I had never been to Charleston prior to interview season but surprisingly it’s one of my mother’s favorite cities. With proximity to my family who is scattered throughout the Southeastern US it couldn’t be a better location for me. I have since visited and I would say the food, the culture/history and the people make Charleston great! 

Career/Research Interests: Health Disparities, Global Health, and serving underserved communities

Why MUSC Med-Peds: The level of support provided to the residents, the leadership that is fostered, and the wide variety of the patient population and pathologies were a few of my top reasons for choosing MUSC. Ultimately, it was the residents and faculty that I met throughout the interview process that made me feel like MUSC was the perfect place for me. 

Email: mitchem@musc.edu

 

 

 

Danielle Rangel Paradela, M.D.

Hometown: Cienfuegos, Cuba

Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit Michigan

Undergraduate: York University, Ontario Canada

Favorite things about Charleston: I had never been to Charleston prior to moving for residency, but I am in awe with this city. From incredibly delicious and creative restaurants, beautiful beaches, and the sunny weather, it has everything I like. Also, the people have to be one of the friendliest that I have ever interacted with! 

Career/Research Interests: I am thinking GI, interested in continuity of care for those with IBD

Why MUSC Med-Peds: Seriously, when I finished my interview at MUSC, I remember thinking that this was it. From the faculty sharing all the amazing aspects of the program, the Med-Peds Clinic, the residents having a blast showing us the beautiful ocean views from their workstation; it all felt right for me. MUSC checked off all of the important aspects I was looking for in a residency program. From great fellowship matches, to working with a varied population, I was immediately excited at the prospect of working here. 

Email: rangelpa@musc.edu

Second Year Residents

 

 

 

Sean Cosh, M.D.
Hometown: North Augusta, SC
Medical School: MUSC
Undergraduate: Clemson University 
Favorite things about Charleston: You can't beat having a beach 15 minutes away after a day at the hospital. But there's also tons of green spaces to walk my dog, great shopping, and amazing restaurants and bars. It's got a lot of small-town charm with a big city feel!

Career/Research Interests: Adult Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine
Why MUSC Med-Peds: Faculty really appreciate the input and perspective we bring from other areas of the hospital. And there are tons of Med-Peds faculty available for guidance and mentorship. Most importantly though, we love hanging out with each other and spending time together, especially if it's a trivia night
Email: cosh@musc.edu

 

Arica Gregory, M.D., MS
Hometown: Gaffney, SC
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina
Graduate: Clemson University
Undergraduate: Clemson University
Favorite things about Charleston: The views, weather, and the food!
Career/Research Interests: Academic Hospital Medicine, but also with interests in primary care and working with underserved populations.
Why MUSC Med-Peds: As a medical student here, I learned that both the MUSC Internal Medicine and Pediatrics departments were outstanding. I was seeking a program that provided a wide-ranging patient population, emphasized medical education, and mentoring. MUSC fit that description and more!
Email: gregorar@musc.edu

 

 

 

Emily Hargous, D.O.
Hometown: Garden City South, New York
Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: Fordham University
Favorite things about Charleston: Proximity to the beach, warm weather, amazing food
Career/Research Interests:  Transitions of care, Adolescent Medicine, Combined Hospitalist, Nephrology
Why MUSC Med-Peds: On my interview day, both the residents and program leadership were so warm and friendly which made me feel truly welcomed. Additionally, as a large academic health center with strong Internal Medicine and Pediatric programs, I knew I would receive a very well-rounded education that would prepare me for any and all of my career aspirations. I was also really impressed with the new Med-Peds clinic and opportunities for community outreach.
Email: hargous@musc.edu

 

 

 

Maggie Reilly, M.D., MS

Hometown: Raleigh,NC

Medical School: MUSC

Graduate: Clemson University
Undergraduate: Clemson University

Favorite things about Charleston: People love to come and visit! I am a bit of a homebody, so I love living in a destination where friends and family will come see me. It is so much fun to show off Charleston and also very convenient when your schedule is so busy!
Career/Research Interests: Genetics, rare disease, advocacy, and health policy

Why MUSC Med-Peds: I know it is cliché, but truly the people! MUSC as an institution is such a special place filled with some of the kindest, most compassionate people. I realized early on in medical school that I really looked up to the Med-Peds residents and wanted to be a part of their family. Dr. Mennito and the program as a whole has a great reputation on campus. They were always so welcoming to me, offering advice and mentorship at every step. I tried not to be biased during the interview season, but nothing compared to the opportunities here. I could not be prouder to be a part of MUSC Med-Peds!
Email: reillym@musc.edu

First Year Residents

 

 

 

Camilla Hernandez, M.D.
Hometown: Newton, MA
Medical School: UMass Chan Medical School
Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame
Favorite things about Charleston: Being able to take days off on the beach, the incredible seafood, the gorgeous architecture, beautiful running routes... And never having to dig my car out of the snow again!
Career/Research Interests: Medical Education, Cardiology, Critical Care
Why MUSC Med-Peds: It truly checked all of my boxes. Med-Peds colleagues who were clearly passionate about their program, supportive program leadership, two strong categorical programs with great facilities, people who prioritized life both in and out of the hospital, and the patient population. Residents and faculty were warm and welcoming on my interview day, and clearly showed how happy they were at MUSC. I knew no doors would be closed by training at MUSC, and also knew the wide scope of patients and pathologies would push me out of my comfort zone to become the best possible physician, no matter what I choose to pursue!
Email: hernacam@musc.edu

 

Cheyenne Krehl, M.D.
Hometown: Naperville, IL
Medical School: University of Kentucky
Graduate: Loyola University Chicago
Undergraduate: Clemson University
Favorite things about Charleston: The weather! Coming from Chicago, I'm so excited to be done with all the icy winds and snowstorms. I also love the people here. Everyone is so friendly and will always say hi to you as you're walking down the street! People don't hesitate to offer their help and lend a hand when you need!
Career/Research Interests: Undecided! I have an interest in adult cardiology, but I also love the idea of primary care. We'll see what happens!
Why MUSC Med-Peds: In addition to MUSC hitting all my personal requirements for a residency program (having a Med-Peds clinic, a wide-ranging patient population, etc.), I chose MUSC Med-Peds because of how friendly and welcoming everyone was. On interview day, I enjoyed talking to both faculty and current residents. I had never been to Charleston before, but I felt so welcomed by everyone I talked to! I knew I wanted to train at a place where learning was not only encouraged but also supported, and MUSC fit that perfectly. I was able to visit before making my rank list and had such a great time touring the hospital and getting to meet a few residents - the rest is history!
Email: krehl@musc.edu

 

 

 

Gilliann Minviel, M.D., MS
Hometown: Coconut Creek, FL
Medical School: University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Undergraduate: Florida Atlantic University
Favorite things about Charleston: The Southern hospitality, the food, and all the fun activities you can do here!
Career/Research Interests:  Health Disparities, Global Health, Combined Hospitalist, Primary Care
Why MUSC Med-Peds: During the resident social, everyone expressed how supported they felt by each other and their leadership. On interview day, Dr. Mennito's kindness and warmth confirmed to me that I would indeed feel supported during these years. I also love the quick switch in the first 2 months of residency, the established connection with global health in Haiti, and its status as the major referral center in the state!
Email: minviel@musc.edu

 

 

 

Sue Winger, M.D.

Hometown: Spokane, WA

Medical School: Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Undergraduate: University of Idaho

Favorite things about Charleston: I had never been to Charleston before matching at MUSC, but so far, I have encountered the most friendly people that have made the move across the country a little easier. I definitely underestimated the concept of Southern Hospitality. I am excited to continue to explore the various restaurants, beaches, and historical sites around the area. I am a huge animal fan, so I am also looking forward to kayaking on Shem Creek with the dolphins.
Career/Research Interests: Combined Hospitalist, Medical Education, Global Health, Transitions of Care for children and adults with disabilities

Why MUSC Med-Peds: I never imagined that I would move across the country from my family and friends for residency; however, after my interview day with the Med-Peds team at MUSC, I felt an incomparable sense of excitement. It was actually my last interview of the season, and I had unknowingly saved the best for last. It felt like it could be my new home away from home. I truly had no doubt in my mind that the fantastic leaders and my co-residents would care about me, support me, and encourage me to be the best physician and person I could be. That was really all I could ask for in a residency program, and it was a huge bonus that this new adventure would be in one of the most beautiful places in the United States. I will forever be grateful for the opportunity to continue to learn and serve here.
Email: wingers@musc.edu