Austin Amos, MD

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA

Undergraduate: Carnegie Mellon

Medical School: University of Central Florida

Austin loves emergency medicine for the diverse clinical presentations and exciting pace of the ED. During his free time, he enjoys hunting, fishing, and hiking, always including his two Labrador Retrievers in his outdoor adventures. His medical interests include wilderness medicine and EMS. He plans on practicing community emergency medicine.

Lauren Brady, MD

Hometown: Everywhere

Undergraduate: Vanderbilt University

Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina

Lauren grew up as an “Army brat” moving and living in multiple cities in her early years. After finishing medical school, she decided to stay in town for residency. Her free time is spent mostly on the volleyball court and hanging out with her husband and son. She plans to pursue fellowship in sports medicine.

Elias Eid, MD

Hometown: Staten Island, NY

Undergraduate: University of Central Florida

Medical School: University of Central Florida

Eli loves the community experience of Trident while being taught by academically experienced faculty. He is passionate about biotechnology and metabolic health and has won physique and bodybuilding competitions during residency. He is also interested in critical care and is excited to explore opportunities in his final year of training.

Paul Feliu, MD

Hometown: Syracuse, NY

Undergraduate: Lemoyne College

Medical School: St. George’s University

Paul was a PA for more than two decades before attending medical school to fulfill his dream of becoming an emergency physician. In his free time, he enjoys Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, prepping for a zombie apocalypse, getting lost outdoors, and spending time with his amazing wife and four children. He is passionate about teaching and resident development.

Andrew Ficke, MD

Hometown: Mystic, CT

Undergraduate: St. Lawrence University

Medical School: St. George’s University

Andrew grew up in Connecticut and prior to pursuing medicine, he had a career as an underwriter for pollution liability insurance. He enjoys spending time outdoors on the boat, wakeboarding, sailing, golfing, and cooking. His medical interests include clinical ultrasound and critical care medicine.

Alec Good, DO

Hometown: Blacksburg, VA

Undergraduate: College of New Jersey

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Alec grew up in a household that valued international travel as a form of education. He has been to 42 different countries, has lived abroad four times and plans annual trips to new destinations. In his free time, he enjoys landscape and underwater photography, skiing, scuba diving, making pizza from scratch, golf, and fitness. He got engaged during residency and is excited to be pursuing a fellowship in hospice and palliative medicine.

Tori Shank, DO

Hometown: Salisbury, NC

Undergraduate: Carson-Newman University

Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Carolinas

After completing medical school in upstate South Carolina, Tori decided to come to the Lowcountry for residency. Her interests include pole vaulting, refinishing furniture, fishing, and traveling with her husband, Marshall. Tori serves as the Administrative Chief Resident and is pursuing a fellowship in sports medicine.

Alexandria Shirilla, DO

Hometown: Cleveland, OH

Undergraduate: Ohio State University

Medical School: University of Pikeville – Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine

Alex discovered Charleston while vacationing and fell in love with the wonderful climate and amazing restaurants. During her free time, she loves spending it with Nala, her Labrador Retriever, reading, gardening, boating, traveling, and exercising. She has a passion for critical care and is excited to explore opportunities during the last year of residency.

Christian Sikoski, MD

Hometown: Valparaiso, IN

Undergraduate: Indiana University

Medical School: Indiana University

Christian is a proud Hoosier, receiving both his undergraduate degree and medical degree from Indiana University. His interests outside of medicine include playing the piano and guitar, wakeboarding, basketball, volleyball, and ping pong. As a former athlete, his medical interests include sports medicine.

Brigitte Vanle, MD, PhD

Hometown: Dana Point, CA

Undergraduate: Concordia Lutheran University

Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin

Brigitte completed medical and graduate school in the Midwest. She is originally from Southern California but has now made the East Coast her home. Her interests include hiking, traveling, and spending time with her husband and daughter, who was born during residency! Brigitte serves as the Recruitment Chief and is passionate about research, quality improvement, and resident development.