Family Medicine Residency Program-Jackson: Class of 2010
Michael Carter, M.D.
Hometown: Indian Mound, TN
Undergraduate: Austin Peay State University
Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Stats: Married, two cats (Izzy and Sophie)
Hobbies: Football, Basketball, anything outdoors
What I did before medical school: Front counter/warehouse personnel at Circuit City
Why I chose UT-Jackson: The people were genuinely happy here and there is ample opportunity for learning. And it's not Memphis.
Things I want people to know about me: I enjoy a good laugh. I am a fan of UT, the SEC (when they are playing against any non-SEC team, and anyone playing
against USC and Notre Dame.
D. Brent Hatcher, D.O.
Hometown: Brownsville, TN
Undergraduate: Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX
Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Kansas City, MO
Stats: Single
Hobbies: Anything outdoors, golfing, boating, hunting
What I did before medical school: Attended SMU, served as president of Kappa Alpha Fraternity, completed a 1 year preliminary general surgery residency
Why I chose UT-Jackson: Faculty, Residents, Location
Tori H Russell, M.D. (Chief Resident)
Hometown: Fayette, MS
Undergraduate: Alcorn State University
Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Stats: Married
Hobbies: Singing, coupon clipping, bargain shopping
What you did before medical school: College. I worked for an oil refinery while in college.
Why I chose UT-Jackson: After rotating here as a third year medical student, I felt like the learning opportunities and people were a great fit for me.
Things I want people to know about me: I am generally a quiet person, I like to laugh and my favorite color is purple.
Dawn Linn, D.O.
Hometown: Nashville, TN
Undergraduate: David Lipscomb University
Graduate: University of Tennessee
Medical School: West Virginia School of Ostepathic Medicine
Family Info: Married, one son Davis
Hobbies: If I had the time, I would spend all of my days scrapbooking.
What I did before medical school: I was an exercise physiologist/wellness director/personal trainer at a great place in Pigeon Forge, TN
Why I chose UT-Jackson: Most of my family lives in Nashville, so it's important that I get to spend time when I can and this program affords that. Plus, I knew that my chances of having a decent quality of life as a first year resident
were fairly high. I love medicine, but I certainly didn't want to be somewhere where I would lose myself in it.
Things I want people to know about me: Jesus Christ is the lover of my soul and I wouldn't be here without his
blessings and the incredible support of my family. I definitely have more than I deserve and Jackson plays a big role in that!
Crystal S Maxwell, M.D.
Hometown: Foxworth, MS
Undergraduate: Spelman College
Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Stats: Married
Hobbies: Movies, Sleeping
What I did before medical school: college
Why I chose UT-Jackson: great faculty, residents, cames here as a medical student and junior intern and I felt it was a great learning environment
Things I want people to know about me: I am a very silly person who loves to have fun
Bethany Wardlow, M.D.
Hometown: Ramer, TN
Undergraduate: Union University
Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Family Info: single, two cats-Phoebe and Frannie
Hobbies: spending time with family and friends, watching movies, cooking
What I did before medical school: I was trained by Mary Yelwa to make appointments and worked full- time here at the clinic as a senior admitting clerk for one year.
Oh, and I aquired priceless knowledge from the nurses and front desk divas-some work-related and some not.
Why did I chose UT-Jackson: great faculty, great residents, and great staff
Aaron Wenzel, M.D. (Chief Resident)
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Undergraduate: University of Texas-Austin
Medical School: Ross University
Family Info: Married
Hobbies: Working out, travel, scuba diving, golf, University of Texas football, and a good cup of coffee
What I did before medical school: U.S. Army, Sales/Finance
Why I chose UT-Jackson: It was my first interview and the best. Great faculty, huge hospital, unopposed program which equals amazing learning environment
Things I want people to know about me: That I have a passion for life and believe that it should be lived with a purpose.
Mitch Willoughby, M.D.
Hometown: Murfreesboro, TN
Undergraduate: Middle Tennessee State University
Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Family Info: Married
Hobbies: reading, playing, video games, running
What I did before medical school: day care attendant and youth ministry intern
Why I chose UT-Jackson: Loved the attendings and the people
Things I want people to know about me: I'm pretty much an open book
