Interns
UVA Emergency Residency Program
Class of 2029
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Mollie Ahn
University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine
My name is Mollie Ahn, and I am a life-long Texan venturing out! I went to Rice University for undergrad, UTMB for medical school, and UTD for my MBA. I'm very excited to be joining the UVA team and to be experiencing all four seasons for the first time!
I love being hands-on and crafty - so there isn't a craft technique I haven't attempted. My hobbies include striving to make the best cup of pour over coffee and finding places to take my two rescue dogs. -
Hani Aljuboori
Kufa College of Medicine
Hello everyone! I was born and raised in Iraq, and after completing medical school, my journey in medicine took me through different settings across Iraq, the United States, and Egypt. I’m thrilled to begin this new chapter in Emergency Medicine at UVA and to be part of such an amazing team in a city as beautiful and welcoming as Charlottesville. Within Emergency Medicine, I am interested in global health, wilderness medicine and toxicology.
Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time outdoors, whether running, hiking, or simply exploring nature. I also enjoy traveling and discovering new places and cultures with my family. I love to read, especially history and poetry.Fun fact: I practiced beekeeping for two years, and it became one of my most memorable experiences.
Thank you for stopping by, and I look forward to getting to know everyone! -
Carmen Fahlen
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
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Carly Hall
Hi, I'm Carly!
Hometown: Charleston, SC
Undergrad: University of Notre Dame
Med School: Medical University of South Carolina
I couples-matched with my partner, John, and we are so excited to start a new adventure at UVA! My EM interests are medical education or ultrasound, but I'm open to anything. Outside of work I love to cook, workout/try new exercise classes, snow-ski, explore restaurants/bars, and do anything outdoors!
Fun fact: my family dog, Tucker, is a hospital therapy dog at MUSC (wish I could bring him to UVA)! -
Rachel Heynen
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Hi, I'm Rachel!
I'm from Sheldon, Iowa, and attended undergrad at Dordt University in Iowa. After that, I decided to move east for medical school here at UVA and am so excited to be sticking around! I enjoy trail-running, hiking, and doing some spelunking and kayaking when I get the chance! I also enjoy singing, playing soccer, and watching the news with a hot cup of black coffee.
Within EM, I'm interested in rural medicine, EMS, wilderness medicine, disaster medicine, and tactical medicine! -
Margaret Holstege
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Hi everyone! I’m Margaret and I’ve been at UVA for undergrad, medical school, and now residency (triple Hoo!).
I grew up in Southern California, but now Charlottesville is my home. I started out as an EMT with the local rescue squad and worked as a tech in the UVA ED. I loved it and I’ve been on the emergency medicine track ever since!
Outside of medicine, I enjoy crafting, baking, and exploring Shenandoah with my family. -
Farhan Khan
The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
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Kristina Mathis
University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville
I was born in Ukraine and moved around the U.S. growing up. I went to Dartmouth College, where I majored in Anthropology and Russian while playing on the varsity women’s tennis team, and then attended University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville for medical school. I’m so excited to be joining UVA and can’t wait to explore more of Charlottesville.
Outside of medicine, I love being outdoors hiking or kayaking, spending time with my dog Pippa, baking for family and friends, trying to perfect my matcha-making skills, and helping take care of my family’s Highland cows. -
Devin O'Piela
Ohio State University College of Medicine
Hi! I’m Devin. I’m originally from Dexter, MI but went to Ohio State for undergrad, a gap year spent doing research, and med school. Nine years later, I was ready to change things up and head southeast for warmer weather and beautiful mountains! I am so excited to call Charlottesville home for the next three years and to further explore my EM interests, including global health, ultrasound, and EMS.
In my free time, I love to roadtrip with my dog, Penny, and immerse myself in all of the hobbies (knitting, crocheting, sourdough, sewing, candle making, hiking, camping, and working in my garden!). -
Eric Odermatt
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Hey! I’m from Atlanta, Georgia. I spent my undergraduate years at the beautiful University of Virginia where I met my now fiancée and celebrated a basketball national championship my graduating year. After a season spent teaching skiing in Colorado and covid years in Washington, D.C., I began medical school in 2021 at the Medical College of Georgia in Athens, GA where I got to cheer another team to a national championship. Coincidence? I think not!
As an MD/MBA, I’m particularly interested in process optimization within the ED and hope to incorporate administrative work in my future career. I was thrilled to return to Cville for its stunning fall foliage, abundant outdoor opportunities (camping, rafting, biking, breweries etc.), and rich culinary scene! -
Ahkar Phyo
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Virginia Campus
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Tyler Prusisz
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
I’m Tyler, originally from Newark, Delaware. I headed south to Georgia Tech for undergrad before moving to New Orleans for the MD/PhD program at LSU (Geaux Tigers!), where I focused my dissertation on environmental epidemiology. I’m thrilled to be in Charlottesville to be closer to family and to take advantage of the incredible local trails. Professionally, I’m interested in aerospace, addiction, sports, and wilderness medicine.
Outside of the hospital, you’ll find me traveling with my fiancée, hiking, trail running, or working on home improvement projects. I also enjoy reading adventure books and taking my cat for the occasional walk!