Class of 2022, Third Year Residents
Alex Barnett, M.D.
I am from Paragould, Arkansas which is just a short drive down the road from Jonesboro. I obtained my undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. After graduating college, I worked in a primary care clinic in my hometown for one year. This was my first long-term exposure to primary care. During this year I was able to experience how integral a physician can be in a small town. I then attended medical school at The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. During these four years, I was lucky enough to meet the man who would eventually become my husband and co-resident, Dylan! UAMS Northeast was our obvious first choice for residency. After numerous rotations during our third and fourth year, Jonesboro felt like home. The attending physicians are knowledgable, approachable, and supportive. All of the residents were so welcoming and ultimately became like family. My hobbies include spending time with my family, dogs, and friends, watching the Razorbacks, watching Master Chef, and going to the lake.
Dylan Barnett, M.D.
I am from a small community outside of Jonesboro, Bono. I attended high school in the area and obtained my undergraduate degree at Arkansas State University in Arkansas. Throughout college, I worked at St. Bernard's as a Physical Therapy Aid. St Bernard's has always been a hospital where I have felt very comfortable. I was then accepted to medical school at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock. During those four years I met my wife, Alex. We both enjoyed our many rotations at UAMS Northeast during our clinical years. The residents made us feel welcome, accepted, and included. Jonesboro has always been home. My hobbies include spending time with my wife and our dogs, our parents, playing trivia with our co-residents, fantasy football, playing music, hunting, and going to the lake.
Jared Burks, M.D.
Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Location: Hometown: Manila, AR
John Coates, M.D.
As a native Arkansan, I enjoy fishing and being outdoors. I graduated from Cave City High School and went to Lyon College for undergrad. I met my wife Charis while studying medicine at UAMS and we have a wonderful one year old son, Crue. The best part about this residency for me is providing care to a population of which I'm very familiar and being able to collaborate and learn from a passionate and knowledgeable faculty. We really are like family here which I think is what this specialty is all about.
Zach Crossett, M.D.
I graduated from Monticello High School and went to college at Arkansas Tech in Russellville, Arkansas. There I meet my wife and developed a passion for medicine. I then attended Medical School at UAMS in Little Rock. As a native Arkansan, I enjoy anything outdoors including running, biking, swimming, golfing, and going to the lake. Jonesboro has provided me with great opportunities to learn from faculty, staff, and fellow residents. I continue to look forward to my time in Jonesboro and opportunities to serve the community.
Ashley Glover, MD
Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Location: Hometown: Stuttgart, AR
Rachel Goodwin, M.D.
I was born and raised in small town Arkansas, graduating from Stuttgart High School. I then went to the University of Central Arkansas where I received a bachelor's degree in Biology/Pre-Med and a minor in Interdisciplinary Studies. For medical school, I went to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. I knew before I started med school that I wanted to practice primary care in a rural part of the state, leading me to falling in love with UAMS Northeast Family Medicine Residency Program. Since moving to Jonesboro, my husband, David, and I have loved living in this community while I hone my skills to become a well-rounded family medicine physician. We enjoy our free time by participating in trivia/game nights with my fellow residents and being apart of multiple small groups in the community. Weekends and vacations are spent outdoors at one of the many rivers or lakes that Arkansas has to offer, attending sporting events, and traveling across the country, and world.
Sean Koch, M.D.
Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Location: Hometown: Searcy, AR
Emily Simon, M.D.
Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Location: Hometown: Little Rock, AR
Class of 2023, Second Year Residents
Logan Bevill, MD
I am a lifelong Arkansas resident and graduated from Beebe High School, after which I attended the University of Central Arkansas where I obtained my bachelors of science in Biology. After graduation, I attended medical school at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, where I grew to love the continuity of care present in family medicine. I chose to pursue my residency training at UAMS North East in Jonesboro because the faculty, nursing staff, program coordinators, and upper level residents were among the best I had seen anywhere along the interview trail. My hobbies include spending time outside and woodworking. I am also a craft beer connoisseur and enjoy trying new brews with friends. I look forward to working in Jonesboro and building further connections in the state I love to call home.
Andrew Bryson, MD
I was born and raised here in Jonesboro, AR. I graduated from Nettleton High School in 2011 and then packed my bags to head to the hill to continue my education. I spent five years at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville where I earned a BS in Biomedical Engineering and a BA in Biology. Upon finishing my undergraduate career I worked that summer training duck dogs before starting medical school at UAMS in Little Rock. During med school, I quickly confirmed that I wanted to pursue a career in family medicine. With my desire to work in rural underserved areas, I decided there was no place like home to complete my residency. Luckily, I was accepted to continue my training at the place that I will always call home. Outside of medicine, I enjoy duck hunting, going to the gym, and consider myself a connoisseur of domestic light beer.
Jeremy Cohen, DO
I was raised right here in Jonesboro, AR. I attended high school in Paragould and went to undergrad in Searcy, AR. I was accepted to NYIT in Jonesboro and it was a dream come true. I have a beautiful wife named Rachel Cohen and we have been married since 2016. She keeps my life in order and I would loose my head if I didn't have her. I also have twin boys born on October of 2017. They keep my life interesting. I love emergency medicine and I would like to work in ER once I graduate residency.
Joshua Lindsey, MD
I am from Foreman, Arkansas which is a small town of 1,200 in the southwest corner of the state. That’s where I graduated from high school, in a class of 30 people. I played football, and basketball in high school. I still love sports, and hope to catch some local high school basketball, and football games in my time in NEA. I did my undergraduate education in Magnolia, AR at Southern Arkansas University. Following that I attended UAMS in Little Rock for medical school for the last 4 years. When it came time to pick a residency I knew I wanted to stay in Arkansas, and when I interviewed in Jonesboro it felt a lot like home. My main hobbies include hunting, fishing, and watching the razorbacks. So if anyone has good recommendations for bass fishing places, or great places to hunt I’m all ears. I’m excited to be in Jonesboro, and can’t wait to meet everyone during my time here.
Chesley Murphy, MD
I’m originally from El Dorado, AR, where I spent much of my childhood running through the woods of southern Arkansas and northern Louisiana. I entered college as a physics major with the intent of becoming an astronomer, but it didn’t take long to come back to Earth and realize I needed more human interaction in my daily work. I found the nexus of science and humanism in Medicine while spending four great years in Fayetteville at the University of Arkansas. Following graduation, I worked for a year as an in-home caregiver for Alzheimer disease patients, a humbling experience both personally and professionally. After completing a Master of Bioscience degree in Kansas City, I began medical school in Little Rock at UAMS. While there, my experience only reaffirmed my desire to pursue Family Medicine. From urban underserved medicine in LR to rural full-spectrum FM in Lake Village, I saw as much of the state and various shades of the specialty as I could. I got involved with FMIG early on in my education, which opened doors for me both locally and nationally. After seeing programs across the state and the country, I realized that everything I needed to become a quality Family Physician was right here. The resources available and opportunities to make an impact abound in Northeast Arkansas; the vision and passion of the faculty is inspiring; the camaraderie of the residents is comforting. I’m excited to learn from and serve the people of Northeast Arkansas. Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time with my amazing wife and daughter, canoeing and fishing the rivers of Northern Arkansas, and being in the saddle of my road bike.
Trey Pritchett, MD
I was born and raised in Columbus, Georgia. I went to Columbus High School and stayed to attend Columbus State University, where I earned a degree in chemistry. I then attended medical school at St. George’s University. During medical school, I realized I had a passion for family medicine and learned how much I enjoyed providing full-spectrum care to patients of all ages. When I interviewed at UAMS Northeast, my wife and I both knew how much we wanted to be in Jonesboro. I am thankful to have matched to this program along with a great group of guys. Outside of medicine, I enjoy watching college football, and hiking with my wife and dog.
Brad Reed, MD
I was born and raised in Springdale, Arkansas. After graduating from Shiloh Christian high school I attended the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville where I graduated with a BA in Broadcast Journalism. I took my first TV job as a reporter for KNWA-TV in 2008, before moving from the field to the studio as a nightly news anchor for KFTA Fox 24 from 2009-2014. After a series of special reports on pediatric cancer patients, and emceeing fundraising events for area hospitals, I realized the significant impact doctors can make in other people's lives and I decided to change careers and become a physician.
I am married to a wonderful woman, Anneliese, who in addition to being an attorney is also the mother to my two children, Harrison and Michael. In my spare time I enjoy exercising, working in the yard, and taking my boys fishing. We are so excited to stay in Arkansas for residency, and look forward to the next chapter of our lives in Jonesboro.
Sam Stringfellow, DO
I was born and raised in Little Rock, AR. My first interest in medicine developed at the age of 13, I had two surgeries due to a scoliosis and a Chiari malformation diagnosis. During what was a scary time, the physicians that treated me made me feel safe and heard. Additionally, after I took an honors biology course, I was immediately drawn to how the human body works. After high school, I graduated with a Bachelors in Psychology from Harding University and married my high school sweetheart. I proceeded to work as a nurse technician at Primecare in Conway, AR. It was there that I became passionate about pursuing a career in family medicine. I thoroughly enjoyed being able to form relationships with the patients, as well as the staff. In 2016, I had the honor of being selected as a member of the inaugural class of NYIT-COM at A-State. In 2020, after graduating medical school, I was able to join the UAMS FM Northeast program. My wife and I love the close-knit community of Jonesboro and have enjoyed being a part of it of these past four years. Outside of work, I enjoy watching movies, listening to music, hunting, playing guitar, and spending quality time with my family and friends. My wife and I also have a Cavapoo named Winston, who we enjoy taking to the park. I look forward to my future endeavors with the UAMS FM Northeast program and am blessed to be a part of this program!
Class of 2024, First Year Residents
Pricilla Auguste, M.H.S.
Priscilla Auguste, MD MHS, is a Haitian American who graduated from the Barbados school, Ross University School of Medicine. She received her B.A. in Biology from St. Mary's College of Maryland and her Master of Health Science in Epidemiology from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She served as the CUGH Trainee Advisory Committee (TAC) Chair-Elect and then Chair from 2019-2021. She is currently serving as the 2021 Student Representative on the American Family Physician Journal Editorial Board and is involved in their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Taskforce. This year she was awarded the 2021 Velji-CUGH Student Leader in Global Health award for her global health leadership. Health equity, serving the underserved, teaching, and mentoring are the driving force behind all of Priscilla's goals. Her future healthcare plans include serving underserved communities in the U.S. and finding ways to connect to and support Haiti's healthcare infrastructure by focusing on child and maternal care as a Family Medicine physician and working on advocacy. As she moves forward with her career as a resident at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Jonesboro Family Medicine Program this summer, she plans to always connect back to students and trainees, providing guidance and encouraging them to persevere.
Logan Best, D.O.
I was born in Searcy, AR, and raised in the small farm town of McCrory, AR. Opposite of many, it was not the presence of a great medical community that drew me to medicine but instead the lack thereof. The skeleton medical services available to us revealed to me the great need for Arkansas physicians, particularly primary care physicians. Upon high school graduation, I chose to attend Harding University in Searcy, AR, where I majored in Exercise Science, completed medical school prerequisite courses, participated in collegiate athletics for three years as a member of the Harding Bison Football team, and most importantly met and married my much better half, Haley. From Searcy, Haley and I moved to Jonesboro where I attended medical school at the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State, and she began work as a registered nurse in St. Bernard’s intensive care unit. We have a family of four, composed of the two of us along with a Goldendoodle, Ruger, and an Aussiedoodle, Nelli. Our current future plans following completion of residency include aspirations to own an outpatient Family Medicine clinic and fitness center. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with Haley, family, and friends, attending services and volunteering at Central Baptist Church, golfing, hunting, fishing, exercising, and beach vacationing. I am excited for the journey held in these next three years as I further my medical training at the AHEC Northeast program.
Jessica Dalton, M.D.
I grew up in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts. I obtained my B.S. in Biology from Pensacola Christian College in Pensacola, FL. In the years following, I worked several jobs including teaching high school science in Hawaii, waitressing in Kentucky, and working with children on the autism spectrum back in my home state of Massachusetts. My son was born in 2013, and two years later, I began medical school at American University of the Caribbean in Sint Maarten. Since graduation, I have been working as a medical assistant in pediatrics and urgent care. I look forward to starting another new adventure at UAMS in Jonesboro with my son and fiancé. Outside of medicine, I enjoy kayaking, playing soccer, skiing, playing videogames, and watching movies all with my little sidekick, my son.
Peyton Maddox, M.D.
I lived the first 10 years of my life in Little Rock before moving to Searcy, Arkansas where I graduated from high school. I then enrolled at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, where I earned a bachelor's degree in biology. After graduation, I returned to Little Rock where I began working at UAMS in the dermatopathology laboratory. I then had the opportunity to start my own small business providing scribes to the Baptist Hospital Emergency Department. Working as a scribe allowed me to learn firsthand from other physicians and inspired me to attend Ross University. My wife Paige and I were married in 2015 and she has been my rock as we traveled from Miami, Maryland, Chicago, and Los Angeles. While Zoom interviews made this process that much more difficult, we have been so pleased with the outpouring of support from the community of Jonesboro. We are excited to start this new journey in Jonesboro. In my spare time in enjoy fishing, kayaking, playing with my 3 dogs, and all things Razorbacks!
Michael McDowell, D.O.
Dr. Michael Russell McDowell is a graduate of A.T. Still University in Kirksville Missouri where he obtained his Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine. Prior to moving to Kirksville, Michael lived in the Saint Louis area where he completed his undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences at Saint Louis University. During his studies and clinical rotations Michael developed a passion for osteopathic manipulative treatment and also found his calling to specialize in Family Medicine. Michael enjoys that practicing family medicine provides him the opportunity to serve his patients and their entire family’s needs and looks forward to making lasting connections while forming professional relationships along the way. In his free time Michael enjoys fishing and hiking with his wife Sonya and their two daughters Alana and Brinley. Michael and his family are very excited about being a part of the UAMS program and are looking forward to meeting new friends and being a part of the Jonesboro community.
Karen Menakaya Ndubuisi, M.D.
I was born in Texas and grew up in Tennessee, though my family is originally from Nigeria. For college, I attended Tennessee State University, where I obtained my Bachelor of Science in Biology, after which I worked as a Teacher Assistant for Pre-K to 4th-grade students. Afterward, I attended medical school at Meharry Medical College, where my passion grew to serve the underserved, and I was involved in many volunteer experiences in which I could give back to my community. The opportunity to build relationships with my patients through continuity of care and work with patients of all ages ultimately led to my love of Family medicine. I plan to practice a broad scope of primary care services and provide culturally sensitive care to my patients. Also, I want to address health disparities that are present in my community. My interests include community health, health advocacy, maternal & child health, and behavioral health. Outside of medicine, I love spending time with my husband, dancing, reading, and listening to true crime podcasts. I also like trying out different restaurants and cuisines from around the world, as well as just being outside and enjoying nature.
Jordon Towell, D.O.
I am from Manila, AR. After graduating high school, I attended Arkansas State University and graduated with a B.A. in Chemistry and a B.S. in Biology. After completing undergrad, I attended NYITCOM at Arkansas State. During my time in medical school, I discovered that I really enjoyed family medicine and I knew Jonesboro was the perfect place for me to learn to take care of the people in the community that I call home. Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time with my wife and son, and being outdoors hunting and fishing.
Benjamin Zenger, M.D.
I am from the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in Millcreek, Utah where I was born and raised. After high school, I volunteered for two years as a Christian missionary for my church in Siberia from 2009-2011. In 2011 The University of Utah accepted me to enroll and I completed my bachelor degree in 2015. I worked construction most of those years to get me through. During college, I pondered what career would help me serve my family but also be helpful to others and a Physician was it!
I am married to my high school sweetheart, Elizabeth, who is a teacher but also the world’s most patient and loving child wrangler. We have three children, Margaret, Caroline, and Elliott. I love being with my wife and children and we seek out adventures together. In my spare time, I like to hunt and fish or just be outside. We have moved our little family to several countries and states during medical school, and are both enthusiastic and grateful to make Jonesboro our new home!