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Meet our Family Medicine Residents

First Year Residents

Class of 2029


  • Madison M. Bellais, MD

  • Abyot Dereje, MD

  • Simranjit Kaur, MD

  • Greagory L. Peacock, DO

  • Shamsa Qaadri, MD

  • Brice K. Utley, MD

  • Chiung Kuei "CK" Wu, DO

  • Lijian Zhou, DO

Second Year Residents

Class of 2028


  • Athena Christman, MD

    Dr. Christman earned her undergraduate degree from Rhodes College in Memphis, Tennessee, and her medical degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center. In her free time she enjoys pilates, baking, pickleball and spending time with her husband, Brian Christman, and their two cats, Neville and Luna.

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  • Elizabeth Gilley, MD

    Originally from Ocean Springs, Mississippi, Dr. Gilley earned an undergraduate degree from Samford University in Birmingham, Alabama, before completing a medical degree at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson.

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  • Emily Davis, MD

    A Ripley native, Dr. Davis earned a degree in chemistry and a certification in child advocacy studies from Mississippi State University before completing her medical degree at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. She is passionate about family medicine because it allows her to build lasting relationships and provide compassionate, trauma-informed care. Excite...

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  • Hannah Soni, DO

    Originally from Birmingham, Alabama, Hannah Soni earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham before completing her medical degree at Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Outside of medicine, she enjoys playing tennis and relaxing with friends and family.

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  • Katelyn Powell, MD

    Originally from Tishomingo, Mississippi, Dr. Powell completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Mississippi. She is excited to be back in northeast Mississippi to continue her medical journey. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, photography, camping and hiking.

  • Prabhjot Kaur, DO

    Dr. Kaur earned her medical degree from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine after completing both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Mississippi College. She is committed to lifelong learning and values building strong, meaningful connections with her patients and the communities she serves.

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  • Raven Eldridge, DO

    Originally from Montgomery, Alabama, Dr. Eldridge earned a bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a master’s degree from the University of Alabama before completing her medical degree at the Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine. She enjoys group fitness classes, jigsaw puzzles and spending time with family and friends. Passionate about s...

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  • Yong Chang, DO

    Dr. Chang earned his medical degree from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in New York and his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. Before entering medical school, he spent more than five years as a researcher at Johns Hopkins Medicine, focusing on tuberculosis research.

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Third Year Residents

Class of 2027


  • Ali Harville, MD

    Dr. Harville earned her medical degree from the University of Mississippi in Jackson.

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  • Rayyan Mohammed, DO

    Dr. Mohammed was born and raised in Parkland, Florida. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida in Tampa and his medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton. In his free time he enjoys playing pickleball and basketball, watching live sports, binging TV shows and movies and spending time with his wife, Sanya...

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  • Jessica Purvis, MD

    Dr. Purvis earned her medical degree from William Carey in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

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  • Tori Schrock, DO

    Tori Schrock earned her medical degree from the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine. Originally from Amory, Mississippi, she completed her undergraduate studies at Mississippi State University, where she majored in biological sciences. In her free time, Tori enjoys fishing, playing video games and spending time with her husband. She is excited to continue her jou...

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  • Gabe Stidham, MD

    Dr. Stidham is from Fayette, Alabama, and earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Alabama. He received his medical degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine and is a family medicine resident at North Mississippi Medical Center. He enjoys preventive care and procedures and spends his free time fishing, enjo...

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  • Jana Taylor, MD

    Dr. Taylor is from Booneville, Mississippi and earned her medical degree from the University of Mississippi Medical Center School of Medicine in Jackson.

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  • Grace Willoughby, DO

    Dr. Willoughby earned her medical degree from Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate, Tennessee.

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  • John Wilson, MD

    Dr. Wilson earned his medical degree from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, Ohio.

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How to Apply

Applications are accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).