Welcome to Whole-Person Care

Welcome to the AdventHealth Redmond Internal Medicine Residency Program. As internists, we support patients with expert knowledge and uncommon compassion for every life we touch. In our program, we teach how to think critically and administer compassionate care that strengthens the body, mind and spirit.

Our residency program is one of the largest in Georgia and is affiliated with the Medical College of Georgia (MCG) and Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM). We provide unique, personal mentorship for every resident with a faculty roster of experts with diverse backgrounds and networks.

We challenge our residents and prepare them to lead their own practices, where they can draw upon their rigorous training to tend to each patient’s unique needs. The lessons learned here will become your clinical foundation, and the memories made will last a lifetime.

Kathryn Lohmann, MD
Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency

Meet Our Leadership Team

Headshot of Michael​ Murrill.

Mike Murrill, FACHE

President and Chief Executive Officer
Southeast Region, AdventHealth

Dixon Freeman, MD

Dixon Lee Freeman, MD, FACOG

Designated Institutional Official

Kathryn Lohmann, MD

Kathryn Lohmann, MD

Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency

John S. Kirkland, MD, PhD, FACS, FSVS

John S. Kirkland, MD, PhD, FACS, FAHA

Program Director
Transitional Residency

Brian Keefe, MD

Brian T. Keefe, MD

Director of Academics

Jeffrey Talbot, MD

Director of Scholarly Activity

Zubda Talat, MD

Associate Program Director
Internal Medicine Residency

Olamide Zaka, MD

Associate Program Director
Internal Medicine Residency

Meet Our Internal Medicine Residents

Akash Anrude, DO

Akash Anrude, DO

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Jesse Aquino, DO

Jesse Aquino, DO

Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine

Yusra Azhar, DO

Yusra Azhar, DO

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Scott Chimberoff, MD

Scott Chimberoff, MD

Mercer University School of Medicine

David Coe, MD

David Coe, MD

Ross University School of Medicine

Clifford Gordon, DO

Clifford Gordon, DO

Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine

Joshua Herndon, MD

Joshua Herndon, MD

Mercer University School of Medicine

Ruma Houghton, MD

Ruma Houghton, MD

Mercer University School of Medicine

Tyler Ice, MD

Tyler Ice, MD

Wayne State University School of Medicine

T. Augustin Scofield, MD

T. Augustin Scofield, MD

Mercer University School of Medicine

Jason Wang, MD

Jason Wang, MD

University of Washington School of Medicine

John Whalen, MD

John Whalen, MD

Trinity School of Medicine

Carson Womack, MD

Carson Womack, MD

Mercer University School of Medicine

Kalvin Abraham, MD

Kalvin Abraham, MD

Mercer University School of Medicine

Parisa Abraham, MD

Parisa Abraham, MD

Mercer University School of Medicine

Sara Afridi, DO

Sara Afridi, DO

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Carolinas Campus

Chibuzo Agbakwuru-onyike, MD

Chibuzo Agbakwuru-onyike, MD

Medical Academy named after S.I. Georgievskiy, Crimean Federal University named after V.I. Vernadsky

Angel Benedict, DO

Angel Benedict, DO

Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine

Joseph Ferry, DO

Joseph Ferry, DO

AT Still University of Health Sciences – College of Osteopathic Medicine, Kirksville

Logan Hood, MD

Logan Hood, MD

Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine

Alozie Mbanaso, DO

Alozie Mbanaso, DO

Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine

Sean Moazezi, DO

Sean Moazezi, DO

Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine

Jay Patel, DO

Jay Patel, DO

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Auburn Campus

Adam Stout, DO

Adam Stout, DO

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

Manasa Vasireddy, MD

Manasa Vasireddy, MD

Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine

Erica Venable, MD

Erica Venable, MD

Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine

Omer Baig, MD

Omer Baig, MD

Ohio University College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Sahithi Battula, MD

Sahithi Battula, MD

Saint James School of Medicine

Shrinal Chokshi, MD

Shrinal Chokshi, MD

Ross University School of Medicine
Ernest Dalton, MD

Ernest Dalton, MD

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Rachel Davis, MD

Rachel Davis, MD

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Austin Diehl, MD

Austin Diehl, MD

American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
Uchechukwu Igwe, MD

Uchechukwu Igwe, MD

All Saints University School of Medicine

Nanditha Jayakumar, MD

Nanditha Jayakumar, MD

Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute
Racquel Kaizer, MD

Racquel Kaizer, MD

American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
Faraad Khan, MD

Faraad Khan, MD

Ross University School of Medicine

Christian Knobloch, MD

Christian Knobloch, MD

Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Dhruv Pandya, MD

Dhruv Pandya, MD

Windsor University School of Medicine
Michael Skinner, MD

Michael Skinner,MD

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine

Program Information: Curriculum, Schedule and Benefits

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Onsite screenings provided to all enrolled children by AdventHealth team members.

Further Learning: Didactics, Conferences and Research

Internal medicine residents participate in our many learning and networking opportunities, including weekly ambulatory core curriculum conferences for internal medicine specialists and participation in research projects overseen by a faculty mentor. We also prepare residents for medical exams and dedicate time for them to explore academic conferences.

Our Rotation Sites

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    Free Clinic of Rome

    Free Clinic of Rome is a faith-based, community-supported non-profit whose mission is to serve the Northwest Georgia counties of Floyd, Polk and Chattooga by providing quality health care services to uninsured residents with no access to basic health care.

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  • Post-COVID Clinic lead physician, Dwayne Gordon, M.D., sees a long COVID-19 patient at the clinic.

    Harbin Clinic

    Harbin Clinic is the largest privately owned, multi-specialty physician group in Georgia, comprised of 240 medical professionals representing 40 different medical specialties and services.

    Learn More
  • A woman visiting a medical provider wearing a mask.

    Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center

    Piedmont Cartersville Medical Center is a 119-bed, acute-care hospital. They are a designated Chest Pain Center, Certified Primary Stroke Center and Level III Trauma Center, and have a certified joint program and Gold Seal Inpatient Diabetes program accredited by The Joint Commission.

    Learn More
  • Two AdventHealth team members in the hospital.

    Rome Gastroenterology Associates

    Located across from AdventHealth Redmond, Rome Endoscopy Center serves as the teaching facility for outpatient endoscopy and gastrointestinal (GI) intervention.

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  • Nurse with her hand on patient in hallway at outpatient clinic

    Northwest Georgia Medical Clinic

    Northwest Georgia Medical Clinic trains residents in women’s health, office gynecology care and obstetrics and gynecology.

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    Diabetes and Endocrine Specialists of Cartersville

    Led by Harini Jalagani, MD, residents undergo rigorous training in diagnosing and managing diabetes, thyroid disease and other endocrine and metabolic disorders.

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How to Apply to Our Internal Medicine Residency

We participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Applicants must submit their application by November 15 through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).

Application requirements include:

  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Dean’s letter
  • Passing scores on USMLE Step 1, Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK) and Step 2
  • Transcript
Request Application Information

Contact Us Today

Graduate Medical Education Office
AdventHealth Redmond
501 Redmond Road
Rome, Georgia 30165
706-802-3112

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