Current Physician Residents

Matt Culbert, MD

Chief Resident, Fourth 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

Chief Resident, Fourth 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

Third 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

Third 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

Second 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

Second 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

Erica Braschi, MD

First Year
Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine
Gainesville, FL

Twitter: @EricaBraschi1

• Hometown: Dorado, PR
• College: Elon University
• Radiation Oncology Interests: global health, health disparities, palliative care, clinical outcomes, quality of life
• Favorite Aspect of UF Training: Supportive faculty and staff, camaraderie among residents, research and mentorship opportunities, location.
• Hobbies: UF club tennis, yoga, running, reading, hanging out with family and friends
• Favorite things about Gainesville: UF sports, weather, Haile farmers market, Hawthorne trail, Depot Park, local springs, my church, the people here!

Daniela Martir, MD

First Year
Medical School: Ponce Health Sciences University

Twitter: @daniela_martir

• Hometown: Isabela, PR
• College: University of Puerto Rico – Aguadilla Campus
• Radiation Oncology Interests: Health disparities and health equity, veterans health care, improving radiotherapy outcomes, adaptive radiation treatment
• Favorite Aspect of UF Training: Family-like feel in the whole department, supportive teaching environment, research opportunities, and unity amongst residents.
• Hobbies: Biking, Watching movies
• Favorite things about Gainesville: A lot of outdoor activities and full-of-spirit college town.