July 6, 2026

We are so proud of our Family Medicine residency graduates – who celebrated in grand style on Lake Lanier last month. We will miss them all – check out where everyone is headed next:

Dr. Linda Akbarshahi – Committed to practice in Georgia

Dr. Jelani Duke – Committed to practice in Georgia

Dr. Jordan Harrell – Horizons Diagnostics – Columbus, GA

Dr. Catherine Kim – Committed to practice in Georgia

Dr. Catherine Hope Kuo – NGPG – Buford, GA

Dr. Tiffany Nicoll – Horizons Diagnostics – Columbus, GA

Dr. Amanda Lemus – UC Health Family Medicine – Longmont, CO

Dr. Michael Nwokorie – The Permanente Medical Group – Santa Clara, CA

Dr. Austin Priaulx – AnMed Primary Care Sports Medicine Fellowship – Anderson, SC

Dr. Linda Robles – GME Family Medicine Atrium Health Navicent – Macon, GA

Dr. Johnathan Kham Sayaloune – Piedmont Athens Regional – Watkinsville, GA

Dr. Jamani Smith – Pandya Medical Center – Braselton, GA

Dr. Stacia Verrett – Piedmont Primary Care – Covington, GA

“Every class is special, but this class is uniquely poised to make a impact on the health of Georgia. With 10 out of 12 staying in the state to practice medicine, they are a strong representation of the best of NGHS – smart, capable and community minded.”

Dr. Monica Newton, Program Director

Learn more about the Family Medicine residency at NGMC.