Phoebe Family Medicine Residency Celebrates Class of 2025 and Honors Outstanding Faculty and Residents
Albany, GA | July 1, 2025 – Phoebe Family Medicine Residency (PFMR) celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2025 with a special ceremony honoring the dedication, achievements, and future plans of its residents, faculty, and staff. The event included the presentation of intern certificates, resident and teaching awards, and the introduction of the incoming Class of 2028.
The ceremony featured remarks from leaders including Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital President Deb Angerami and PFMR Associate Program Director Dr. Tiera Barron who is a PFMR graduate – as well as Phoebe Putney Health System Chief Medical Officer Dr. Dianna Grant and PFMR Program Director Dr. Clifford Dunn.
“We are incredibly proud of our graduates and award recipients. This year’s class
exemplifies the mission of the residency, to develop skilled, compassionate family
physicians who are committed to serving their communities. Watching them grow as
both clinicians and leaders has been one of the greatest privileges of my career,” Dr.
Dunn said.
The following eight graduates were recognized as they prepare to serve patients in diverse healthcare settings across the country. Dr. Thanh Huynh will remain in Albany, joining the Phoebe Family Medicine Residency Faculty, a testament to the program’s continued impact on local healthcare.
- Kimberly Carrette, MD – Luminis Health Primary Care, Lanham, Maryland
- Kirti Chakote, MD – Empire Medical Services, Brooklyn, New York
- Soraya Djadjo, MD – Memorial Hospital, Savannah, Georgia
- Joseph Elphingstone, MD – Sports Medicine Fellowship at UAB, Birmingham, Alabama
- Edwina Henry, MD – Aylo Health, Stockbridge, Georgia
- Thanh Huynh, MD – Phoebe Family Medicine Residency Faculty, Albany, Georgia
- Brian Ritcher, MD – Beloit Memorial Hospital, Beloit, Wisconsin
- Brittney Thomas, DO – Aylo Health, McDonough, Georgia
In addition to celebrating the graduates, PFMR honored the following individuals for outstanding contributions to medical education and patient care:
- Intern of the Year: Carolyn Abuajah, MD
- Residency Teacher of the Year: Shaun Franklin, MD
- Community Faculty of the Year: Marla Morgan, MD
- In-Patient Faculty of the Year: Tracy Rosenbaum, DO
- Advanced Practice Provider: Kenna Wiles, PA
- Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Residency Teacher Award: Joseph Elphingstone, MD
- Chief Resident Award: Soraya Djadjo, MD
- Chief Resident Award & Resident of the Year: Thanh Huynh, MD
Phoebe Family Medicine Residency continues to lead the region in producing highly trained, compassionate family physicians. With strong leadership, hands-on training, and a deep commitment to serving Southwest Georgia, PFMR is shaping the future of family medicine.