Memorial Satilla Health recently celebrated the graduation of Dr. Nand Patel and Dr. Viviam Trejo from the hospital’s family medicine residency program. Both new physicians have now completed two years of a 3-year residency training in Family Medicine here in Waycross.
Patel and Trejo completed their first year of residency at Augusta University/Medical College of Georgia. During their residency at Memorial Satilla, the residents were focused on maintaining a continuity panel of patients to gain experience in recognizing and treating a broad spectrum of health problems. Their program includes working with specialists in outpatient and inpatient settings, and forming sound interpersonal relationships with their peers and other members of the patient care team.
“I want to extend my heartfelt congratulations and express my deep admiration for your hard work, dedication and perseverance throughout your residency program. You have all demonstrated an unwavering commitment to learning, growth and providing the best possible care for your patients,” said CEO Dale Neely.
Dr. Trejo plans to further her education in Emergency Medicine in a Fellowship at Maine General Medical Center and Dr. Patel has accepted a position as a Hospitalist in Columbus, Georgia.
The residents selected Dr. Sigismund Lee as the recipient of this year’s Faculty of the Year Award. The award was presented during a graduation ceremony at the Okefenokee Country Club Tuesday, June 27.
Dr. Lee is a board-certified general surgeon and the current chief of surgery at Memorial Satilla. Dr. Lee completed his medical degree at the University of Illinois and his internship and residency at Atlanta Medical Center.
“Dr. Lee provided not only medical education but advice on real life situations and medical careers. He offers a friendly face, has a great personality and made learning fun. In addition, he promoted physician wellness by including us in one of his favorite hobbies, which was game nights,” Dr. Trejo says.
The residents praised the hospital and community physicians who mentored them throughout the program, and expressed appreciation for welcoming them to the local medical community.