Current Physician Residents

E. Charles Fortune IV, Resident, Radiation Oncology

Chief Resident, Fourth Year
Medical School: Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Twitter: @DocGoodFortune

Hometown: Phenix City, AL
College: Georgia Institute of Technology
Radiation Oncology Interests: Medical education, prostate cancer, CNS cancers, ARRO Diversity and Inclusion Subcommittee
Favorite aspects of UF training: Co-residents, family-like atmosphere, ease working with faculty
Hobbies: Football, basketball, biking, escape rooms, theme parks, Twitter
Favorite things about Gainesville: UF sports, biking trails, Paynes Prairie, Greenhouse Church

Chief Resident, Fourth Year
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI

Hometown: Burnsville, MN
College: University of St. Thomas
Radiation Oncology Interests: Patient education, Medicare policy, quality and patient safety (UF Health Quality and Patient Safety Committee), head and neck cancers, CNS cancers
Favorite aspects of UF training: Faculty mentorship, family environment, strong clinical training
Hobbies: Running, Peloton, boxing, gaming, kickball, reading
Favorite things about Gainesville: First Magnitude Brewery, Upper Crust Bakery, Luke’s Bagels, Halo Potato Donuts

Third 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)

Third 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

Second 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

Second 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

First 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.

First 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

Radiation Oncology