Class of 2027
Brittney Bennett, MD
Dr. Brittney Bennett, MD, is from the beautiful island of Jamaica, where she grew up in a close-knit family of four. She earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of the West Indies Mona Campus, after which she gained valuable experience as a junior physician in various inpatient and outpatient settings.
Transitioning to Grenada, Dr. Bennett took on the role of Clinical Instructor at St. George’s University, School of Medicine, contributing to the education of the next generation of physicians.
Evan Bridges, MD
Evan Bridges, MD was raised in Donalsonville, Georgia– just an hour’s drive from Tallahassee. She realized that she was passionate about family medicine while working as a Certified Nursing Assistant in a rural primary care office during high school. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science from Georgia College and State University. She graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine in May of 2024. During medical school, she served as a peer tutor, wellness chair, and volunteer coordinator for her class.
Giovana Charite, MD
Giovana N. Charite, MD, hails from the quaint settlement of Smith’s Point, Freeport, Grand Bahama, where she spent her early years before relocating to Nassau for much of her upbringing.
Being a second-generation physician, Dr. Charite was deeply influenced by her father's steadfast dedication to his patients. Witnessing his unwavering commitment and vigor firsthand ignited her passion for medicine. She laid the groundwork for her journey by pursuing her undergraduate studies in Biological Sciences at South Dakota State University.
Christian Cunningham, MD
Christian Cunningham was born in Tallahassee, FL right here at TMH. He is the son of Clint and Ellen Cunningham and brother to Austin. His passion for medicine grew from shadowing his dad, who is an occupational therapist, and getting to see how special relationships born in a healthcare clinic can be. His desire to do family medicine was cemented during his time working as a scribe at the residency before medical school. He attended Florida State for undergraduate and medical school (Go Noles).
Ann Marie Brown, MD
Ann Marie Brown, MD grew up in Hosford, FL and graduated from Liberty County High School. After obtaining her Associate in Arts degree from Chipola College, she earned both her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Physiology and her Doctor of Medicine degree from Florida State University. During medical school, Ann Marie served as President of the Florida Rural Health Association, and she also served on the executive boards of both the Christian Medical Association and the Medical Respect for Life Organization.
Mary Hughes, MD
Mary Peyton Hughes, MD is a Tallahassee native. She attended Maclay School, where she first developed her passion for learning. Dr. Hughes obtained her Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Tulane University. She went on to earn her Master of Science in Preclinical Sciences at Mercer University. Upon completion of her degrees, Dr. Hughes worked as a healthcare technician for two years to gain more hands-on experience in the medical field.
Lattisha Kerr, MD
Lattisha Kerr, MD was born and raised in the beautiful Caribbean island of Jamaica. The passing of her dearly beloved grandfather inspired her dreams of becoming a doctor at a very tender age. The experience of grief after his passing made her realize she wanted to be a caretaker of the sick.
Dr Kerr completed her Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery at the University of the West Indies, Mona campus, after which she spent 5 years serving in one of Jamaica's largest hospitals.
Emily Macbeth, MD
A lifelong Floridian, Emily has a deep passion for the natural landscapes of her home state. An avid adventurer, she has explored Florida through kayaking, canoeing, hiking, and sailing. Emily holds a BA from New College of Florida and an MD from Tulane University. Her diverse experiences include working in publishing, hitchhiking around the world, and living on a sailboat in the Gulf of Mexico with her husband Haden. She is a devoted student of Nonviolent Communication, and is committed to fostering deep connections with her patients. Emily is mother to Robin, age 4, and Katy, age 2.
SaCora Osbon, DO
Dr. Osbon was born in Cedar Rapids, IA and raised in a nearby rural community. She attended Coe College where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree focusing on Neuroscience. She then completed medical school at Des Moines University - College of Osteopathic Medicine.
After spending her whole life in Iowa, Dr. Osbon is excited to be in Tallahassee! As she enjoyed all of her core rotations, Dr. Osbon knew Family Medicine was the specialty for her.
Gates Scott, DO
Steven “Gates” Scott was born and raised in Montgomery, AL before moving to Washington State for his undergraduate education. He attended Washington State University and graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry and molecular biology. Gates then returned to Alabama to complete his medical education at Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine where he was inducted in the Sigma Sigma Phi honor society. During medical school, Gates developed a passion for medical education and served as a tutor for first-year medical students, a teaching assistant, and was involved in several quality improvement teams for preclinical coursework.
Bertis Tripp Taylor, MD
Dr. Taylor grew up in rural Blountstown, Florida, where the close-knit community and love for the outdoors greatly influenced his upbringing. After completing community college at Chipola College, he pursued his passion for medicine at Florida State University. During medical school, he was honored to serve as the president of the Family Medicine Interest Group, which helped solidify his dedication to family medicine.
Class of 2028
Anna Dantas, MD
Medical School: River Plate Adventist University, Argentina
Hometown: Jundiaí, São Paulo, Brazil
Professional Interests/Goals: Lifestyle and functional medicine, primary care, global health, and full-spectrum family medicine, with an emphasis on prevention, patient education, and whole-person care.
Personal Interests: Spending quality time with the people I love, staying active, enjoying home-cooked meals, watching classic films, traveling, and nurturing my faith.
Gary Deal-Laroda, MD
Medical School: University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica
Hometown: Nassau, Bahamas
Professional Interests/Goals: Sports Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine
Personal Interests: Travel, swimming, weightlifting, soccer
Warren Dunn, MD
Medical School: University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica
Hometown: Kingston, Jamaica
Professional Interests/Goals: Sports Medicine, Wound Care, HIV Medicine
Personal Interests: Sports, cooking, spending time outdoors and with my family
Patricia Hammer, DO
Medical School: Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hometown: Miami Lakes, FL
Professional Interests/Goals: Comprehensive Primary Care, Community Health outreach programs, Human Factors Design for increasing patient satisfaction and safety in healthcare delivery
Personal Interests: Gardening, needlework, embroidery and cross-stitch, biking
Shannon Headley, DO
Medical School: Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hometown: Sanford, FL
Professional Interests/Goals: Rural Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Surgical OB
Personal Interests: Dog training, traveling, jiu-jitsu, family
Livia Lopes, MD
Medical School: Universidade de Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil
Hometown: Mogi das Cruzes, Brazil
Professional Interests/Goals: Public Health, Healthcare Innovation, Lifestyle Medicine
Personal Interests: Spending time with family, running, going to the beach, traveling
Mikaela Martin, MD
Medical School: University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica
Hometown: Kingston, Jamaica
Professional Interests/Goals: Community Health and Preventative Medicine, Medical Education, Integrative Medicine
Personal Interests: Swimming, HIIT kickboxing, fragrance reviews, cooking
Harley Ponder, MD
Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine
Hometown: Whigham, GA
Professional Interests/Goals: Sports Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, Rural Medicine
Personal Interests: Spending time with my wife and family; enjoying the outdoors, including fishing and hunting; playing and watching any sport, with a more recent interest in pickleball
Stacy-Ann Reid, MD
Medical School: University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica
Hometown: St. Catherine, Jamaica
Professional Interests/Goals: Health Education and Promotion, with a focus on prevention and control of non-communicable diseases
Personal Interests: Gardening, reading paranormal and romance novels
Karem Thomas, MD
Medical School: Universidad de Oriente, Núcleo Anzoátegui, Venezuela
Hometown: Lecheria, Anzoategui State, Venezuela
Professional Interests/Goals: Point of Care Ultrasound, Obstetrics
Personal Interests: Visiting the beach and ocean, exploring the Tallahassee community
Jason Paul Willis, DO
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Auburn Campus
Hometown: Auburn, AL
Professional Interests/Goals: International Medicine, Underserved Medicine
Personal Interests: Baking, basketball
Class of 2029
Shanta Bidaisee, MD
Medical School: University of The West Indies, St Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
Hometown: Trinidad and Tobago
Professional Interests/Goals: Sports Medicine, Medical Education, interested in the legal frameworks involving healthcare policies/practice, ethics and malpractice
Personal Interests: Cooking, feeding friends and family, traveling, spending time with family and friends
Jaquantey Bowens, MD
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine
Hometown: Fishers, IN
Professional Interests/Goals: Global Health and International Medicine, Wound Care, Community/Rural Medicine
Personal Interests: Traveling and seeing nature, weightlifting
Shane Harripaulsingh, MD
Medical School: University of the West Indies, St Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago
Hometown: Cunupia, Trinidad
Professional Interests/Goals: To provide primary care both in a hospital and rural setting, Diabetes, Lifestyle Medicine, Preceptor
Personal Interests: Soccer, fishing, grilling/bbq.
Chase Knibbe, MD
Medical School: The University of Louisville School of Medicine
Hometown: Union, Kentucky
Professional Interests/Goals: Hospital Medicine, Neuroscience, Emergency Medicine
Personal Interests: Spending time with family/friends, watching movies, traveling
Angelina Kuzina, MD
Medical School: The Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at The University of Vermont
Hometown: Burlington, VT
Professional Interests/Goals: Women’s health, lifestyle medicine, patient advocacy and health equity
Personal Interests: Traveling and enjoying good food with people I love, wellness (saunas, weightlifting, skincare), and cuddling with my tuxedo cat, Sveta, who definitely runs the show
Nora Newcomb, MD
Medical School: University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Hometown: Montgomery, Alabama
Professional Interests/Goals: Care of persons with disabilities, Global Health, Medical Education
Ginikachi Olelewe, DO
Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, Harlem Campus
Hometown: Long Beach, CA
Professional Interests/Goals: Primary care, Geriatrics
Personal Interests: Sports, live music, travel
Christian Quinones, MD
Zaira Shahid, MD
Medical School: King Edward Medical University
Hometown: Multan, Pakistan
Professional Interests/Goals: Primary Care, Hospital Medicine, Medical Education
Personal Interests: Designing Clothes, Traveling, Cooking
Kayla Talebi, MD
Medical School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Hometown: Tampa, Florida
Professional Interests/Goals: Primary Care, Global Health, Community Outreach, and Public Health
Personal Interests: Spending time with family and friends, enjoying the outdoors and the beach, baking
Kemar Williams, MD
Medical School: University of the West Indies, Mona Campus, Jamaica
Hometown: Kingston, Jamaica
Professional Interests/Goals: Community Health and Education, Preventive and Long-Term Patient Care
Personal Interests: Fitness and staying active, spending time with family
