Current Residents

I hail from the charming town of Madison, MS and received my undergraduate degree in Biochemistry from Millsaps College in 2013.  I attained a Master of Biomedical Science from University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2014 and my MD from Ross University School of Medicine in 2020.  I am passionate about providing quality healthcare to patients regardless of socioeconomic status and geographic location, so the wide scope of practice makes Family Medicine very interesting to me. UAMS Southwest Residency has provided me an opportunity to be exposed to a very medically complex patient population with limited resources and access to specialists, which makes being a PCP in this area very challenging yet rewarding.  I enjoy yoga, hiking, and traveling.  Three words to describe me would be: Determined, Confident and Compassionate.

I grew up in Dallas, TX and attained a BS in Public Health from UT Austin in 2014 and my MD from International American University in St. Lucia in 2020. Family Medicine is especially appealing to me because I enjoy the holistic approach to patient care. We get to treat patients of all ages. I like that we treat acute and chronic illnesses but also focus on lifestyle modifications to promote overall health and well-being. The comprehensive nature of family medicine makes it an interesting field.  I am passionate about fitness and healthy living and enjoy traveling, cooking, and exercise in my spare time. I’m thankful for the friends I have made at UAMS Southwest and think that they would agree when I describe myself as: Resourceful, Determined, and Creative.

I was born and raised in Hope, AR but traveled to University of Texas San Antonio for my BS in Science in 2016 and St. George’s University in Grenada for my MD. I am passionate about Women’s Health and Emergency Medicine and have found that I really enjoy an opportunity to teach others.  My time at UAMS Southwest Residency Program has been invaluable for many reasons: the amount of hands-on experience and the opportunity to practice at the top of my ability; the right amount of autonomy; the variety of pathology we see between the clinic and two hospitals; and having the multitude of options to provide extraordinary patient care available throughout the UAMS system. In my rare free time, I enjoy traveling, hiking, and kayaking.  People describe me as: Inquisitive, Dedicated, and Intelligent.

I am a proud native of Magnolia, AR and graduated from Southern Arkansas University in 2015 with a BS in Pre-Health Studies.  I received my MD from St. George’s University School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies in 2021. I was drawn to Family Medicine because it facilitates the ability to develop relationships with patients and provides a wide range of exposure to many different types of diseases and interventions. UAMS Southwest has provided me with an opportunity to have outstanding support from attending physicians, great friendships that have developed between my fellow residents, and many community physicians and specialists who are passionate about teaching residents.  My wife, Amber, and I are parents to an Angel Baby, Gabriel Neal, whose short time on Earth made a huge impact on us and others. When I am not engaged with my residency or Chief duties, you can find me enjoying landscaping and home renovation projects or participating in my other passion: music.  I love playing the piano and singing and have spent many years serving as a music teacher and Worship Pastor in my past.  Three words to describe me would be: Optimistic, Compassionate, and Inquisitive.

I grew up in Houston, TX and attained my BS in Biology from University of Houston in 2011.  I earned my MD from International American University in St. Lucia in 2020. I love the relationships and caring for entire families across multiple generations that being a Family Medicine Physician provides. In my spare time I enjoy baking, watching crime shows, and reading but I am passionate about traveling and experiencing new cultures and cuisine. My husband and I welcomed our first child, a daughter, in April of 2024.  I am thankful for the people I work with and the friends I have made while being in Residency and think they would describe me as: Thoughtful, Determined, Honest.

I grew up in Bangalore, India and moved to the US to pursue new opportunities.  I met my husband, Michael Droske, in Seattle, WA & moved to his hometown of Texarkana. I received my MD degree from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, India in 2000. I am passionate about mental health, public health and empowering patients by educating them to make more informed health decisions. Having worked in various healthcare settings in the past 2 decades, I personally feel that I would have the most impact on patients as a primary care provider, as I like to spend time to understand their needs and provide a holistic approach to their health concerns. Including my in-laws, I have come to love many things about Texarkana: the small-town atmosphere, the southern hospitality, and the warmth that reminds me of my own hometown growing up in India. I've found there are more similarities than differences between my hometown of Bangalore and the town I've chosen as home. In my spare time, I enjoy cooking, gardening, watching Netflix, and spending time with family.
Mike & I are building our house, the Cob Mahal, using natural building techniques. It’s been a labor of love for the past 4 years. Three words I would use to describe myself would be: Perseverant, Compassionate, and Conscientious.

I was born in Iowa, lived in multiple states and even spent a few years of my childhood living in Canada, though spent most of my life growing up in Mansfield, TX. I obtained an undergraduate degree in nursing at the University of Texas at Arlington, after which I spent a few years working as an ER nurse in South Dallas. In this setting I was exposed to high acuity cases in an indigent and somewhat health-illiterate patient population. This experience not only broadened my exposure to medicine but also helped me appreciate the importance of holistic continuity of care, especially in an underserved population. I brought these interests with me to medical school at NYITCOM at Arkansas State University and discovered a passion for broad-scope primary care medicine. My interests span inpatient, outpatient, and emergency medicine. Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, trying new restaurants, expanding my music collection, random trivia, board/video games and comedy shows/movies.

Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, I later moved to the United States, where I completed a BS in Chemical Engineering and a Master's in Biomedical Engineering at the University of South Florida. Additionally, I earned a degree in Pharmacy from Palm Beach Atlantic University in 2008. My professional journey led me to work briefly as an Oncology Pharmacist at Johns Hopkins Hospital and later as an ER Pharmacist at Baptist Hospital in Miami, Florida. My experience at Johns Hopkins Medical Institution ignited my aspiration to become a Physician. Fueled by my unwavering passion for healthcare, I embarked on a journey to attain a medical degree from USAT. Family Medicine appeals to me for its capacity to merge my skills, training, pharmacy background, and medical practice, enabling me to enhance patient care and contribute meaningfully to the healthcare landscape. Outside of medicine I enjoy exotic animals, ping pong, and playing board games like scrabble and chess. Three words to describe me would be: kind, optimistic, and bubbly.