Ethan McBrayer, DO
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Georgia
Post Graduate Year (PGY) 3
Family Medicine Resident
Originally from Tifton, Georgia, Dr. Ethan McBrayer grew up knowing he wanted a career in medicine and to practice in South Georgia. A major factor in his choice of career path can be attributed to his parents. “Growing up in a rural, medically underserved region of Georgia, the influence of my parents, who both have servant’s hearts, and my desire to serve others shaped my passion for a career in medicine,” said McBrayer. Prior to his residency, McBrayer completed his medical degree at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Suwanee, Georgia. McBrayer was introduced to Colquitt Regional and Georgia South Family Medicine Residency Program when he was selected to complete his clinical clerkships in Moultrie during his third year of medical school. When it came time to choose where he would complete his residency, he took the advice of others that had gone through the process before him. “I was told along the interview trail to find a program with your people, where you felt comfortable, and where you fit,” said McBrayer. “From my third-year medical school rotations I realized quickly that Georgia South was the program in which I truly felt at home. It was also desirable that Georgia South is located near family and friends. I recognized that it would help me fulfill my goal of being a competent primary care doctor serving rural Southwest Georgia.”. “My time at Georgia South has grown my desire to pursue family medicine,” said McBrayer. “The preceptors I rotated with during my medical training clerkships have become mentors. I felt comfortable asking them questions about the field and found they were eager to teach and invest in me. I expressed an interest in learning more about procedures and the program helped make it possible for me.” While at Georgia South, his experience has helped him develop a sense of what he is especially interested in: outpatient procedures such as joint injections, skin excisions, and osteopathic manipulative medicine. He also said that he is considering pursing fellowships in either hospital medicine or emergency medicine. He has also enjoyed the close bond his class of residents share. “My favorite memory is last year’s program-wide get together with the intern class,” said McBrayer. “There was a comradery that was felt among everyone. I value this memory because it shows that I have a support system.”
Jermaine Robinson, DO
Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Post Graduate Year (PGY) 3
Family Medicine Resident
Dr. Jermaine Robinson, a Fort Lauderdale, Florida native, discovered the Georgia South Family Medicine Residency program at a Residency and Hospital Expo that he attended during his time in medical school. After speaking with one of the Georgia South residents, Robinson decided to make his way to Moultrie to complete an audition rotation. “I immediately became interested in the program and the city after a fellow resident highly recommended it,” said Robinson. “It was during the audition rotation that I became enamored with both the residency and the city, so I decided that I wanted to reside and train in Moultrie.” Before moving to Moultrie, Robinson completed his medical education at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine in Dothan, Alabama. Robinson said he wanted to pursue a career in the healthcare industry to make an impact on people’s overall well-being. “I wanted to help people in a truly significant way by improving an individual’s health,” said Robinson. “I also wanted a career that allows me to actively serve the community and build strong long-term relationships with people. As a family medicine physician, I can do just that. I chose Georgia South because I wanted a well-rounded, rigorous curriculum that offers the full breadth of primary care and trains me to provide health care to diverse patient populations,” said Robinson. “Georgia South has amazing attending physicians that are supportive and enthusiastic about teaching, and encourage independent thinking.” When asked why he chose the specialty of family medicine, Robinson said he wanted to be the first line of defense for patients in their care. “I want to be able to provide holistic and preventative medicine that would allow my patients to live longer and healthier lives and thwart disease and complications before they arise,” said Robinson. “I also love the variety of ailments observed and managed as a family medicine physician. Most of all, I value and appreciate the relationships I am able to build with my patients and the entire community.” Robinson wants to own his own traditional family medicine and osteopathic neuromuscular medicine practice one day, along with continuing to offer inpatient care for patients in the hospital. He also is interested in obstetrics, osteopathic manual manipulation, and outpatient procedures.
Arian Baker, MD
Indiana University School of Medicine
Post Graduate Year (PGY) 3
Family Medicine Resident
Dr. Arian Baker knew exactly the type of residency program she was searching for – a smaller, community-based program set in a rural, southern area. Not only did Georgia South Family Medicine Residency check off all the necessary boxes, but the community made a perfect match for her as well. “After interviewing with the program directors, I was taken on a tour of the hospital and the community and I fell in love with Moultrie,” said Baker. “Everyone I met was so warm and welcoming. I already liked what I had learned about the residency program, but the hospital staff and community in general helped seal the deal.” Before moving to Moultrie to participate in the residency program, Baker attended medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine. Baker realized her passion for healthcare when she was 10 years old when she lost someone close to her after a battle with stage four breast cancer. Since then, her mission has been to provide care for the underserved and break barriers to healthcare that many in small, rural settings face. “Georgia South is giving me access to a wide variety of patients and conditions, particularly in a rural setting in addition to preparing me for what’s on the horizon in medicine,” said Baker. “I know that my training will prepare me for whatever may come my way as a practicing physician.” Baker chose family medicine as her specialty because of the diversity and versatility that it brings. She particularly enjoys the variety of patients that she gets to see on a daily basis. “I love that I could be delivering a baby in the morning and see a spunky 99 year-old patient in the afternoon,” said Baker. “It is truly a noble specialty and a gateway to specialized healthcare for more complicated patients.” Upon completion of her residency, Baker plans on bringing her expertise to a small, rural setting to provide for underserved populations by eliminating barriers to care and reducing healthcare disparity. “My ultimate goal is to practice full scope medicine in a rural area where I can also educate and teach the community ways to improve their health and well-being,” said Baker.
Stephen Yarbrough, DO
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Georgia
Post Graduate Year (PGY) 3
Family Medicine Resident
While completing his third-year medical school rotations in Moultrie, Dr. Stephen Yarbrough knew there was something special about Colquitt Regional and Georgia South Family Medicine Residency Program. Yarbrough was looking for a place with a rural setting and a diversified learning experience and that is exactly what he found at Georgia South. “As a third and fourth year medical student rotating in Moultrie, I fell in love with the area and the people,” said Yarbrough. “Colquitt Regional appealed to me because of the people. Everyone in the hospital speaks to each other and you get to know most of the people you work with.” From a young age, Yarbrough knew he wanted to help others through a career in the medical field and wanted a job that offered a varied, diverse environment. “I knew I always wanted to make a difference in the lives of others by keeping them healthy and helping them get well in times of sickness,” said Yarbrough. “I also desired a career full of variety and medicine offered that.” Yarbrough completed his medical degree at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Suwanee, Georgia. Yarbrough has gained so many invaluable, hands-on experience at Georgia South and Colquitt Regional. “My experience at Georgia South has been great,” said Yarbrough. “I have been able to work one on one with my preceptors and participate in many procedures. I might not have been able to do that in other larger residency programs.” One of the biggest determining factors in his decision to come to Georgia South was the opportunity to practice at a facility where its residents get exclusive access to patient care. “Having the opportunity to train at an unopposed program was a major factor for me in selecting a residency program,” said Yarbrough. Residency programs that are the only medical specialty in a hospital are considered unopposed programs. “This would allow me to have free rein of working with other specialties or doing procedures in the hospital,” said Yarbrough. Yarbrough’s long-term goal is to practice in a rural setting somewhere close to his hometown, Fitzgerald, Georgia. He particularly enjoys keeping people well with a focus in preventative medicine. When not practicing medicine, Yarbrough likes spending time outdoors in nature and cultivating his green thumb in the garden.
Jared Harris, MD
Howard University College of Medicine
Post Graduate Year (PGY) 2
Family Medicine Resident
“As much as I could say I chose Moultrie, I am humbled that Moultrie chose me. For the past four years, while still serving in an underserved population, I did know that the city wasn’t for me. I am a small-town boy, and I always will be. I am thrilled to be back in South Georgia, specifically in Moultrie, GA, with the Georgia South team to support alleviating the medical disparities in rural Georgia” said Dr. Harris. He decided to pursue a career in healthcare after having a monumental moment in his life that would not have been the same without the nurse that supported him after his Crohn’s Disease. Since then, he has wanted to bring forth that same continuity of care to others. “The Georgia South team and Colquitt Regional Medical Center have been welcoming, and honestly, it almost feels like I have been here forever. The organization is committed to values, beliefs, and a mission that will promote the improvement of healthcare in rural Georgia. The team is patient with us incoming interns, and I cannot wait to continue to grow with this program” said Harris. As a physician, Dr. Harris is committed to the underserved and populations where quality of healthcare doesn’t come as accessible. He strongly believes that Georgia South is preparing him to successfully provide quality care to families, especially in rural communities. Dr. Harris chose Family Medicine due to its wide range of procedures. The field allows him to be a well-rounded physician with a multitude of experiences. His biggest passion is providing quality care to the Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing population. “The scarcity of medical interpreters makes it challenging for the deaf community to get immediate care or basic follow-up procedures” says Harris. He hopes to make it known that there is a need for doctors to also be knowledgeable in sign language to help show patients that you are willing to provide care until technological resources are provided. He also has an interest in women’s health. Dr. Harris’ favorite memory thus far has been the Welcome Ceremony. He mentioned how it was truly humbling to see the community come together to welcome me and my fellow residents as a part of the Colquitt Regional family.
Hyder Naqvi, DO
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Georgia
Post Graduate Year (PGY) 2
Family Medicine Resident
Dr. Hyder Naqvi is originally from McDonough, Georgia and attended medical school at PCOM – GA. The Georgia South Family Medicine Residency Program brought him to the small, rural city of Moultrie, Georgia. Dr. Naqvi has always been passionate about becoming a physician since elementary school. As a student, he was mainly looking for a program where he could get along with faculty and the fellow residents. At Georgia South, Dr. Naqvi expressed “I like how this is an unopposed program so residents have the opportunity to gain a wide range of experience. My experience at Georgia South has been excellent so far. I really enjoy the staff and the residents in the program. In addition, the program organizes the intern schedule well so that you will never feel overwhelmed. I feel like Georgia South is preparing me well for my career in that the faculty are really good facilitating the knowledge gaps that I have, especially when discussing patient cases. In addition, accessibility to the staff when needing to ask them for help has been excellent.” Colquitt Regional has been a welcoming atmosphere that has allowed him to develop patient relationships. “I like the concept of continuity of care that exists in family practice. I enjoy developing relationships with patients and treating them over a long period of time” said Dr. Naqvi. His long-term goal is practicing outpatient medicine in Georgia.
Rickey Patel, MD
American University of Antigua College of Medicine
Post Graduate Year (PGY) 2
Family Medicine Resident
Born and raised in Valdosta, Georgia, Dr. Rickey Patel wanted to practice his training at a residency program that was close to home. Georgia South has helped Dr. Patel prepare for a successful career by exposing him and allowing him autonomy in the care of the full spectrum of patients he sees. He has always wanted to help improve the lives of others and Georgia South has allowed him to do that. Dr. Patel said that he chose family medicine to improve access to healthcare in rural areas by being able to see a diverse patient population and improving the continuity of care between them. His favorite memory at Georgia South thus far has been the team building exercise and the zip-lining course with his fellow residents. One reason that he chose Georgia South Family Medicine Residency Program was because of how welcoming and friendly everyone was as well as its location. Dr. Patel enjoys behavioral health and preventative care. His long-term goal after residency is to stay in the community and open an outpatient family medicine practice.
William Seemer, DO
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Georgia
Post Graduate Year (PGY) 2
Family Medicine Resident
Dr. William Seemer knew that he wanted to choose a career in medicine because he believes that everyone needs access to healthcare. One of his primary goals as a physician is to be able to provide care to patients according to their medical needs, not their socio-economic status. Dr. Seemer is originally from Rockledge, Florida and attended medical school at PCOM – GA. As a medical student he had a terrific experience rotating at Georgia South. Due to this positive experience, Dr. Seemer said “It was immediately apparent that the faculty at Georgia South are fully invested in the training of their residents and in the continuous development of the residency program. In addition, the sense of camaraderie amongst the residents here is in a different league from any other program that I’ve ever experienced. At Colquitt Regional, there’s a real sense of unity here and I immediately felt like I was at home, where I belonged. The level of support that the faculty and other residents provide is truly unparalleled.” Dr. Seemer chose family medicine because of his desires to learn and be proficient in as many areas of medicine as possible. The breadth of training and the freedom to focus that training to pursue his interests as they evolve is what made family medicine an ideal fit for him. Dr. Seemer’s long-term goal is to practice medicine in Jacksonville, Florida and provide care to underserved patient populations. Beyond the clinical practices, he would like to be involved in shaping healthcare policies that reduce barriers to access for health services and address disparities in the delivery of medical care.
Catherine Cravey, MD
Trinity School of Medicine, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Post Graduate Year (PGY) 1
Family Medicine Resident
Nathan Greene, MD
St. George’s University School of Medicine, Grenada
Post Graduate Year (PGY) 1
Family Medicine Resident
Leo Larios, DO
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, United States of America
Post Graduate Year (PGY) 1
Family Medicine Resident
Daniel Santiago, MD
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Saint Maarten
Post Graduate Year (PGY) 1
Family Medicine Resident
