Fellow (2024-2025)
Rennette Zavala, MD
Undergraduate: University of Florida
Medical School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Professional Interests: Trauma, acute care surgery, surgical critical care
Hometown: Miami, FL
Hobbies: Traveling, reading, binge-watching TV shows
Why Spartanburg Regional? I wanted to train in a high-acuity, Level I Trauma Center. The faculty and residents were all very welcoming and created a great environment where I knew I could expand the knowledge and skills gained in residency.
Fellow (2023-2024)
Kathryn Hudak, MD
Undergraduate: Duke University
Medical School: University of Alabama School of Medicine
Professional Interests: Critical care, Trauma, Emergency general surgery
Hometown: Birmingham, AL
Hobbies: Baking, spending time at the lake, family time, hanging out with my nephew
Why Spartanburg Regional? I wanted to train at a Level I Trauma Center with complex, high-acuity patients, but also benefit from a program where I am not "one of many." The faculty form a close-knit group and are excited about training residents and fellows. I am thrilled to be joining as this year's fellow!
Fellow (2022-2023)
Meagan Elizabeth Evangelista, MD
Undergraduate: Pennsylvania State University
Medical School: Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
Professional Interests: Surgical critical care, Trauma, Emergency general surgery
Hometown: New Bern, NC
Hobbies: Travel, swimming, spending time with family
Why Spartanburg Regional? I desired a fellowship where I could expand my surgical education from superb, patient-centered, team-oriented leaders. All faculty, fellow and staff interactions were so welcoming, and I am so excited to start fellowship!
Fellow (2021-2022)
Stephen Bayuk, DO
Undergraduate: College of Wooster
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional Interests: Surgical critical care
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Hobbies: Hiking, camping and kayaking
Fellow (2020-2021)
Christie Harp, DO
Undergraduate: The University of Delaware
Medical School: The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional Interests: Surgical critical care
Hometown: Wilmington, DE
Hobbies: Sports with the kids, drawing, reading, movies with the family
Why Spartanburg Regional? I wanted a diverse fellowship experience that offered an advanced level of patient acuity within a collaborative practice environment. Spartanburg Medical Center has exceeded my expectations and I am extremely humbled to have been chosen for the Surgical Critical Care Fellowship.
Fellow (2019-2020)
Sarah Baker, MD
Undergraduate: Lehay Clinic (Internship, Surgery) & Ochsner Clinic (Residency, Surgery)
Medical School: LSU School of Medicine Shreveport
Professional Interests: General surgery and surgical critical care
Hometown: Doyline, LA
Hobbies: English-style horseback riding, softball, tennis and spending time with my two rescue dogs
Why Spartanburg Regional? I chose Spartanburg Regional for my critical care fellowship for the unique training experience offered, and for what seems to be a truly collegial group of surgeons who are invested in the education and lives of their residents and fellows.
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