Current Physician Residents

Alex De Leo, MD

Chief Resident, Fourth Year
Medical School: University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

• Hometown: Miami, FL
• College: Harvard
• Radiation Oncology Interests: medical education, (ARRO education subcommittee, ROECSG GME Working Group, UF Radiation Oncology Medical Student Liaison), lung cancer, head and neck cancer
• Favorite aspects of UF training: family-like community in the department, responsiveness to resident feedback, wonderful and approachable attendings
• Hobbies: running, biking, yoga, TV, playing with my new puppy
• Favorite things about Gainesville: the weather, the people, the trees, outdoor activities, amazing local food/bars, affordability, college town atmosphere (especially during football games)

Fantine Giap, MD

Chief Resident, Fourth Year
Medical School: University of Texas – Southwestern
Dallas, TX

Twitter: @fantinegiap

• Hometown: San Diego, CA
• College: Southern Methodist University
• Radiation Oncology Interests: brachytherapy, global oncology (ARRO Global Health Subcommittee), improving cancer care equity
• Favorite aspects of UF training: Close mentorship with extremely caring attendings, my co-resident family, and accessibility to research support
• Hobbies: my dogs, hosting friends for dinner, coffee, breweries, everything outdoors (hiking, running, kayaking), basketball
• Favorite things about Gainesville: farmer’s markets, running all year, kayaking w/ manatees in the winter, tubing local cold springs in the summer, never waiting to get into Trader Joe’s

Matt Culbert, MD

Third Year
Medical School: University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
Columbia, MO

Twitter: @culbert_md

• Hometown: Oak Ridge, TN
• College: University of Tennessee
• Radiation Oncology Interests: patient education and physician education, clinical trial accrual
• Favorite aspects of UF training: Faculty support, program size, research opportunities, and my co-residents.
• Hobbies: Photography, videography, watching movies, computer games, pickleball, and krav maga
• Favorite things about Gainesville: dog friendliness, local food, the weather, proximity to the ocean, and the college town vibes

Niki Drescher, MD

Third Year
Medical School: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Scranton, PA

• Hometown: York, PA
• College: Lehigh University
• Radiation Oncology interests: palliative care, pediatrics, psychosocial aspects of oncology, resident wellness (UF Housestaff Council)
• Favorite aspect of UF training: close knit and down to earth feel with endless support (from residents, faculty, and staff)
• Hobbies: golfing, biking, going to the beach, watching reality tv, trying new restaurants and activities (like scalloping!)
• Favorite things about Gainesville: THE WEATHER!!! All of the outdoor activities (scalloping, kayaking, paddleboarding, biking, beach), the food, and unique outdoor spaces for eating/drinking

Ryan Brisson, MD

Second Year
Medical School: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Royal Oak, MI

Twitter: @ryanjbrisson

• Hometown: Rochester Hills, MI
• College: Loyola University Chicago
• Radiation Oncology Interests: Clinical trials, prospective trial accrual, head and neck cancer, patient education, financial toxicity of cancer care
• Favorite Aspect of UF Training: Genuine family-like feel to the entire department, faculty mentorship/sponsorship, amazing co-residents, unmatched research support/editorial office, strong clinical training
• Hobbies: Everything outdoors (kayaking, hiking, etc.), basketball, photography, home improvement/woodworking
• Favorite things about Gainesville: Tons of outdoor activities, the weather, affordability, vibrant college town with everything you need/want locally (concerts, restaurants, sports, etc.) while also being easily accessible for weekend trips to both coasts and the rest of the Southeast.

Vincent Cassidy, MD

Second Year
Medical School: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Miami, FL

• Hometown: Orange Park, FL
• College: University of Florida
• Radiation Oncology Interests: cost-effectiveness analyses, patient education
• Favorite Aspect of UF Training: Approachable faculty, research support, workplace culture/camaraderie
• Hobbies: Hiking, trivia, live music, silly tattoos, longboarding
• Favorite things about Gainesville: The Fest, the downtown scene, state parks, cost-of-living, ease-of-transit, my house

Etzer Michelet Augustin, MD

First Year
Medical School: Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

• Hometown: Terre Neuve, Haiti
• College: Florida State University
• Radiation Oncology Interests: Global oncology, patient and family education, Head and Neck cancer, Breast cancer, brachytherapy
• Favorite Aspect of UF Training: Workplace culture, Faculty support, wonderful group of residents
• Hobbies: Gym, Spending time with my family
• Favorite things about Gainesville: Golf, outdoor activities

Anthony Casper, DO

First Year
Medical School: Rocky Vista University College of Medicine
Salt Lake City, UT

• • Hometown: Morgan, UT
  • College: Utah State University
  • Radiation Oncology Interests: Hypofractionation, health equity and disparities in cancer care, global radiation oncology, immunotherapy and radiation, long-term side effects related to radiation
  • Favorite Aspect of UF Training: Phenomenal colleagues and staff, opportunities to challenge your knowledge and skills in an extremely supportive environment, innovative technology, diversity of pathology
  • Hobbies: Cycling, soccer, pickleball, hiking, board games, time with family
  • Favorite things about Gainesville: Outdoor activities, affordability, large number of young professionals/families, proximity to ocean and other exciting locations