BENEFITS
BENEFITS
PGY-1
Jacob Albers, MD
Hometown: Fort Collins, CO
Medical School: University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Why LSU BR? I sought out a 3-year training program that offered unopposed procedural autonomy, a large volume of high-acuity patients and diverse pathology, and an environment that supported my clinical growth while also being connected to a large academic center. During my interview process, I learned that not only does LSU Baton Rouge offer just this, but faculty were willing to go out of their way to support residents and future candidates in a manner that stood out above the rest.
What do you do on your days off? Travel when I can, get outdoors, lifting, jiu jitsu, and great evenings with awesome people.
What would you be doing if you weren't doing Emergency Medicine? Entrepreneurship
EM Interests: Sports Medicine, Interventional Pain, Trauma Critical Care, Pediatrics, Global Medicine.
5 Year Plan: I plan to work a TON for a year doing locums, followed by fellowship.
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John Campbell, MD
Hometown: LaPlace, LA
Medical School: LSU Shreveport
Why LSU BR? Being from South LA, I had a natural interest in the program. After rotating here my fourth year, I knew that this is where I wanted to train. I looked forward to every shift and left every day having learned something new. I felt supported and included by the faculty and residents and excited about all the opportunities that the program provides.
What do you do on your days off? Hangout with my friends and family in South LA or take a ride to Gulfport, MS, read, workout, take advantage of the local happy hours.
What would you be doing if you weren't doing Emergency Medicine? Marine Biology
EM Interests: Disaster, Event Medicine, EMS
Pets/Family: My wife, Monica, and I have a dog named Billy Bob.
5 Year Plan: Adopt a couple more dogs and be working in the Baton Rouge area.
Fun Fact: I traded a candle for my dog the night before STEP1.
Benji Creel, MD
Hometown: New Orleans, LA
Medical School: LSU School of Medicine, New Orleans
Why LSU BR? I chose Baton Rouge because not only is the training excellent but the people are incredible! From early on in my away rotation fourth year, I felt very comfortable with the residents and staff and really felt like I belonged. In addition, the training opportunities that I experienced here during my fourth year rotation were unparalleled.
What do you do on your days off? Golfing (not well), grilling/smoking meat, cooking, carpentry, endeavoring to bake the perfect biscuit, and training my incredibly stubborn Rottweiler puppy, Roux!
What would you be doing if you weren't doing Emergency Medicine? Starting a brunch restaurant with a focus on biscuits and gravy and New Orleans classics.
EM Interests: Disaster Medicine
Pets/Family: Fiancé - Denise (soon to be wife because we’re getting married on October 12th!). Puppy - Rougaroux (Roux).
Victoria Fontenot, DO
Hometown: Eunice, LA
Medical School: VCOM-Louisiana
Why LSU BR? During my fourth year of medical school, I completed an audition rotation here and fell in love with both the people and the program. I appreciated the autonomy given to each resident, while also observing the faculty's careful oversight. Despite the busy environment in the ER, the faculty were dedicated to teaching, and everyone provided excellent patient care. Additionally, I have three sisters who now live just five minutes away from me. The food, culture, and friendly, supportive community make this place even more special.
What do you do on your days off? Retail therapy (nothing like HomeGoods and Estate sales), spending time with my family (I am one of seven girls), LSU football/ baseball games, gardening, and going to the dog park!
Pets/Family: I married my high school sweetheart, Wesley, almost 6 years ago. We have a husky/golden retriever!
Fun Fact: I went on a hot air balloon ride over the Nile River, but we crash-landed in a trash field.
Emily Moushon, MD
Hometown: Morton, Illinois
Medical School: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Why LSU BR? When I did my away rotation here, I was blown away by the insane volume, acuity, and breadth of patients. It became obvious very quickly that the residents here are prepared for anything that walks in the door. While the training is unmatched, the people (and food) here are what truly sold me! Big plus to be able to move closer to my Louisiana boyfriend. It truly was the best match.
What do you do on your days off? I love to play volleyball, binge read books, go for hikes with my dog, and explore all the incredible food Louisiana has to offer! Cannot emphasize this food enough.
EM Interests: Global health, wilderness medicine
Pets/Family: I have two rockstar older sisters and the cutest nephew. On lives in Illinois near my parents, the other lives in Pensacola. My Great Pyrenees rescue is a big, fluffy goofball who is slowly adjusting to the heat by shedding more every day. My boyfriend is from Shreveport and lives in Lafayette - he's pretty great as well.
Fun Fact: I spent a summer in college working at Yellowstone National Park as a waitress. Best summer of my life!
Jay Patel, DO
Hometown: Brunswick, GA
Medical School: VCOM-Auburn
Why LSU BR? Great location, phenomenal training, and amazing staff who really care about teaching.
What do you do on your days off? I usually watch documentaries and take my dog on long walks!
What would you be doing if you weren't doing Emergency Medicine? I like gardening and landscaping so probably own a landscaping business!
EM Interests: Ultrasound
5 year plan? I don't really have an idea on where I will be in 5 years but hopefully close to family and some place where the weather is warm.
Pets/Family: I have a wife who is a pediatric resident and a really cute pup who is a 5 year old goldendoodle.
Fun Fact: I cannot stand the cold, at any given point my AC is at 79-80 degrees....yes even in the Louisiana summer.
Dillon Schneider, DO
Hometown: Los Alamitos, CA
Medical School: A.T. Still University - KCOM
Why LSU BR? I was drawn to the LSU Baton Rouge Emergency Medicine residency program for its exceptional training opportunities. The program offers unopposed Level 1 trauma exposure, unopposed orthopedic procedures, and extensive ICU training, which are crucial for honing my skills. The autonomy to practice hands-on procedures before consulting specialists was particularly appealing and influenced my decision to train here. The emphasis on ICU training in a high-acuity patient environment convinced me that I would graduate well-prepared for any medical resuscitation, too.
Equally important was finding a program where I would be happy. Access to the physician's lounge for meals may seem like a small detail, but it signaled to me that I would be treated as a respected colleague here. Additionally, two golden weekends every EM block was a unique benefit that demonstrated a commitment to physician wellness throughout the year, rather than just during an annual retreat. These factors collectively made me confident that LSU Baton Rouge was not only the right place to advance my medical career but also a place where I could find fulfillment and balance.
What do you do on your days off? Golfing, finding cool local events and eating all the unique cajun food
What would you be doing if you weren't doing Emergency Medicine? I would want to be an animal handler at a zoo
EM Interests: Trauma, critical care, ultrasound, event medicine
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Rachael Simmons, DO
Hometown: Baker, LA
Medical School: NYITCOM - Arkansas
Why LSU BR? What really stands out about the program is the mix of high volume, high-acuity cases, and a diverse patient population at an unopposed residency program—it's a fantastic place to learn. The residents and attendings are welcoming and always ready to teach. When I rotated with LSU as a 4th-year med student, I immediately knew this was the perfect fit for me.
What do you do on your days off? On my days off, I mostly spend time with my family and pets. My daughter plays softball, so we spend a lot of time at the ballfield cheering her on. I also love to cook, craft, camp, hike, fish, and kayak whenever we have the chance.
What would you be doing if you weren't doing Emergency Medicine? I would make custom tumblers full time as an influencer on social media.
EM Interests: EMS and Ultrasound
Pets/Family: I am married with four kids (ages 26 - 6 yrs old), a golden retriever, 2 cats and a rabbit.
Fun Fact: My oldest and youngest child are farther apart in age than my oldest child and myself.
Zach Stenger, DO
Hometown: Crystal Lake, Illinois
Medical School: VCOM-Louisiana
Why LSU BR? LSU Baton Rouge has great people and phenomenal training opportunities. I loved living in South Louisiana while in medical school, and there is some of the best food in the country!
What do you do on your days off? CrossFit, sports leagues, or brewery happy hours with friends
What would you be doing if you weren't doing Emergency Medicine? I would open my own gym and become a personal trainer
EM Interests: Sports Medicine and Ultrasound
5-Year Plan: I have loved living in Louisiana, and I hope to stay in South Louisiana
Pets/Family: I have a 5 year old Black Lab-Pitbull mix named Benji
Fun Fact: I was briefly an athlete at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs for Greco Roman Wrestling in college
Andrea Stone, DO
Hometown: Mazomanie, WI
Medical School: Des Moines University
Why LSU BR? This program had everything I was looking for. Extensive trauma training, many procedural opportunities, experience at a community hospital, and most importantly, staff and co-residents that are welcoming, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic about teaching.
What would you be doing if you weren't doing Emergency Medicine? I would be an Entomologist and/or open my own Apiary.
Fun Fact: I have ridden my bicycle across the state of Iowa four times.
Jimmy "Kitch" Taylor, MD
Hometown: Hammond, LA
Medical School: TCU Burnett School of Medicine
Why LSU BR? This program provides everything great emergency medicine training should. We practice in a high volume, high acuity Level 1 Trauma Center in an academic environment that provides abundant opportunities for procedures, has great program culture and leadership, and is located in a city with incredible food, drinks, and activities for days off. We also have a pediatric hospital right down the street so we get tons of pediatric exposure and will graduate confident in our ability to manage pediatric patients. Oh, and obviously, Geaux Tigers.
What do you do on your days off? On days off, I like to stay active. Working out, enjoying the outdoors, and working on home improvement projects around the house. Oh, and also pursuing the perfect cup of coffee.
What would you be doing if you weren't doing Emergency Medicine? If I wasn't in Emergency Medicine, I think I would be working in forestry or conservation. Or maybe fitness and wellness. Or maybe importing and roasting coffee. The world may never know.
EM Interests: Ultrasound, Wilderness Medicine, Patient Experience, Workflow Optimization
5 Year Plan: Graduate, complete a fellowship, and be smart with my money so maybe one day I can do some of the cool non-EM things I mentioned
Fun Fact: I can multiply any 3 digit number by 16 faster than a calculator
Adrienne Valenti, DO
Hometown: Spokane, WA
Medical School: WesternU COMP-NW
Why LSU BR? I was looking for a program that provided high-quality training with high-acuity patients in an unopposed training environment. Interview day sealed the deal for me. The residents and faculty, along with their enthusiasm about this program, were incomparable to any other I had interviewed with. The unique culture of the city was an added bonus!
What do you do on your days off? Exercise, read fantasy books, find delicious new recipes to make, explore the city, and take my pup to the dog park!
What would you be doing if you weren't doing Emergency Medicine? Firefighting with a side gig of horse training!
EM Interests: EMS, Wilderness Medicine, Tactical Medicine
5 Year Plan: Considering an EMS fellowship, likely practice at a community hospital with an eventual goal of becoming an EMS Medical Director.
Pets/Family: My boyfriend Dakota and our dog, Maya (Dalmatian/pit mix) moved with me across the country!
Fun Fact: My favorite hobby is trying new hobbies :)