CA-1 Residents

  • Margaret Alvord, MD

    Hometown: Tacoma, WA

    Undergraduate Institution: University of Utah

    Medical School: University of Utah School of Medicine

  • Christopher (Brett) Bankston, MD

    Hometown: Crossville, AL

    Undergraduate Institution: The University of Alabama

    Medical School: McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

  • Sean Bloos, MD

    Hometown: Waxhaw, NC

    Undergraduate Institution: University of South Carolina

    Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine

  • Jesica Burke, MD

    Hometown: Snellville, GA

    Undergraduate Institution: University of Georgia

    Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University

  • Courtney Burns, MD

    Hometown: Madison, CT

    Undergraduate Institution: University of Michigan

    Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School

  • Stephanie (Steph) Cardenas, MD

    Hometown: Joliet, IL

    Undergraduate Institution: Loyola University Chicago

    Medical School: The University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences Pritzker School of Medicine

  • Bright Etumuse, MD

    Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria

    Undergraduate Institution: University of Houston

    Medical School: The University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine

  • Valeria Gamarra, MD

    Hometown: Tampa, FL

    Undergraduate Institution: University of South Florida

    Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine

  • Caroline Heltsley, MD

    Hometown: Hopkinsville, KY

    Undergraduate Institution: University of Kentucky

    Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine

  • Natalie Jones, MD

    Hometown: Springfield, VA

    Undergraduate Institution: Virginia Tech

    Graduate School: Georgetown University

    Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

  • Hisham Kashif, MD

    Hometown: Marietta, GA

    Undergraduate Institution: Augusta University

    Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at August University

  • Kurt Leseberg, MD

    Hometown: Dubois, WY

    Undergraduate Institution: University of Wyoming

    Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine

  • Nicole Levine, MD

    Hometown: St. Petersburg, FL

    Undergraduate Institution: Tulane University

    Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine

  • Marissa Martinelli, MD

    Hometown: Grosse Ile, MI

    Undergraduate Institution: University of Michigan

    Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School

  • Dorothy (Adair) McCafferty, DO

    Hometown: Charleston, SC

    Undergraduate Institution: Clemson University

    Medical School: University of North Texas Health Science Center - Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine

  • Camryn Means, MD

    Hometown: Panama City Beach, FL

    Undergraduate Institution: University of Florida

    Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine

  • Kinza Meghani, MD

    Hometown: Southlake, TX

    Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin

    Medical School: The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School

  • Yeong Ha Oh, MD

    Hometown: Ringgold, GA

    Undergraduate Institution: Berea College

    Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine

  • Brayden Raper

    Hometown: Wylie, TX

    Undergraduate Institution: University of Oklahoma

    Medical School: Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine

    Bio: I grew up around Dallas, Texas, where I spent most of my time in gymnastics and competitive cheerleading. I cheered at OU for undergrad, where I became a die-hard college football fan (Boomer Sooner!). After returning to Texas for medical school, I moved to Nashville to join the best anesthesiology program ever. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my co-residents, my fiancé, and my two dogs—whether that’s running and exploring parks around Nashville or relaxing with a drink while listening to live music at one of the city’s local dive bars.

  • Aaron Small

    Hometown: San Diego, CA

    Undergraduate Institution: St. Edward’s University

    Medical School: Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine

    Bio: Raised in San Diego, I spent my early days chasing seagulls on the beach and body surfing near La Jolla Cove. As I’ve grown, my simple pleasures now include playing with my two mischievous orange cats (rescued from a dumpster), attempting to keep 19 houseplants alive, and maintaining a nine-step skin care routine. Choosing Vanderbilt has been an incredible decision—beyond the world-class education, the people here make coming to work truly enjoyable.

  • Andrew (Andy) Steiner

    Hometown: A small town in CO

    Undergraduate Institution: University of Washington

    Medical School: University of Colorado School of Medicine

    Bio: I grew up exploring the mountains of Colorado and the waters of the Pacific Northwest. Before medical school, I had a career in business and technology consulting, followed by work in the nonprofit sector focused on organizational transformation and technology innovation programs. Eventually, my path led me to medicine, and my spouse, our daughters, and I are thrilled to be in Nashville for training—and for adventuring through the forests and waterfalls of Middle Tennessee! We love the vibrant warmth of the city and its surrounding areas; it’s an excellent place to raise a family. We couldn’t be more excited to be here and to have the opportunity to train in this program, growing alongside an incredible group of co-residents and faculty.

  • Terilyn Stephen

    Hometown: Naknek, AK

    Undergraduate Institution: University of Alaska Fairbanks

    Medical School: University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine

    Bio: I grew up in a rural commercial fishing village in Naknek, Alaska, and completed my undergraduate and master’s degrees in chemistry at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. I then moved to the big city of Chicago and fully embraced city life while completing an MD/PhD in neuroscience at the University of Illinois at Chicago. The main reasons I chose Vanderbilt were: 1) the residents are happy, 2) the program leadership genuinely cares about you as a person, and 3) the clinical and research training are phenomenal. When I’m not at the hospital, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two daughters exploring the area and trying new restaurants. Some of our favorites include 8&R Coffee Company, Degthai, and Tantísimo.

  • Emma Parenteau

    Hometown: Phoenix, AZ

    Undergraduate Institution: Grand Canyon University

    Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine – Phoenix

    Bio: I grew up in the New Jersey/Connecticut area before heading west to Arizona, where I completed both my undergraduate and medical school education. I am thrilled to call Nashville home for residency. Outside of work, I love attending spin classes and spending quality time with my family and friends. I couldn’t have picked a better place to train—Vanderbilt truly feels like a family!