Eugene Charles Fortune, IV, MS, MD
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
Cooper Rapp, MD
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
Alex De Leo, MD
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)
Fantine Giap, MD
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
Matt Culbert, MD
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
Niki Drescher, MD
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
Ryan Brisson, MD
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.
Vincent Cassidy, MD
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