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.