Meet the Pediatric Residency Class of 2026
Emily Ammon, M.D.
Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana
Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Clinical Interests: Allergy and immunology
Personal Interests: Embroidery, spending time with family, going to thrift/vintage stores, cooking, hiking and being outdoors
Joanna Bennett, M.D.
Hometown: Tarpon Springs, Florida
Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine
Clinical Interests: I love general pediatrics, but I'm also interested in adolescent medicine and emergency medicine. I can't wait to explore more specialties throughout my residency and decide which path I'm going to take!
Personal Interests: I love spending time with my husband and our dog! In my free time, I like baking, cooking, spending time at the beach, paddle boarding, and playing tennis.
Emilee Greager, M.D.
Hometown: Evergreen, Colorado
Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: I love all pediatric medicine, so I am keeping an open mind about my future direction! I especially love pediatric intensive care, hematology/oncology, pediatric hospital medicine, and general pediatrics. I also enjoy advocacy, especially when I can get involved with local community organizations.
Personal Interests: Basically, anything outside! I love hiking, skiing (in the snow, not the water), and camping. My newest activity is taking my black lab, Calvin, to the Fort De Soto Dog Beach. I also love Polaroids, podcasts, and baking (ask about my lemon cheesecake!).
Katherine Hole, M.D.
Hometown: Novi, Michigan
Medical School: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Hospitalist medicine, academic general pediatrics, PICU, or adolescent medicine. I look forward to integrating mental health and community outreach in whichever path I pursue!
Personal Interests: Exploring Tampa’s best food spots, winters without snow, Peloton power zone training, reading books by Colleen Hoover, and spending time with my husband and two cats!
Michele Karn, M.D.
Hometown: Warrington, Pennsylvania
Medical School: University of South Florida MCOM SELECT Program
Clinical Interests: I have loved every pediatrics rotation thus far, so I know that I will enjoy whichever specialty I pursue! Currently, I can see myself going into general pediatrics or hospital medicine, but I am excited for the opportunity to explore other potential specialties throughout the next three years of residency.
Personal Interests: I enjoy re-charging at the beach, and I am grateful to live so close to the beautiful Gulf Coast! Aside from beach days and sunsets, I am an avid reader and love thrifting. I’m also always down to explore new places, restaurants, and coffee shops.
Samantha Korn, M.D.
Hometown: Naples, Florida
Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine
Clinical Interests: I am interested in caring for children with complex medical conditions in both the outpatient and inpatient settings. I am also passionate about palliative care, advocacy, and studying the language we use in medicine.
Personal Interests: I love reading, making allergen-friendly baked goods, spending time with my dog, and exploring new coffee shops and bookstores in St. Pete and Tampa!
Brianna Leone, M.D.
Hometown: New Port Richey, Florida
Medical School: University of Central Florida College of Medicine
Clinical Interests: General pediatrics, adolescent medicine, advocacy, and public health
Personal Interests: In my free time I'm outside by the water or hanging out with my husband and our two pups! I love trying new restaurants, weightlifting, baking, and reading.
Sarah Masten, M.D.
Hometown: Kissimmee, Florida
Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Interested in gastroenterology and inpatient pediatric care. Passionate about uplifting children's voices, trauma-informed care, and quality of life improvement.
Personal interests: Spending time outside (at our amazing parks and beaches!), running, cooking new recipes, and spending time with friends and family.
Emma Milne, M.D.
Hometown: Andover, Massachusetts
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: I am interested in Hospitalist medicine! I love the wide range of patients and working inpatient. I also love the medicine and patient/family continuity in NICU. Newborn medicine is also so much fun. Basically, I am still deciding.
Personal Interests: When not at work, you can find me spinning, at the beach, eating downtown in St. Pete with my husband Marty, or hanging out with family and friends. I love Taylor Swift, the color blue, Thai food, and traveling to national parks.
Shannon Mooney, D.O.
Hometown: Yonkers, New York
Medical School: LECOM- Bradenton
Clinical Interests: General pediatrics but also considering NICU or newborn hospitalist
Personal Interests: Being a boy mom to 2 under 2, family walks with our dog @thatdoodleo, Notre Dame Football (Go Irish!), iced coffee, going to the beach
Austin Sellers, D.O.
Hometown: Dunedin, Florida
Medical School: LECOM-Bradenton
Clinical Interests: PICU, Heme/Onc, and Infectious Disease
Personal Interests: Beach volleyball, saltwater fishing, trying to find the best Buffalo chicken sandwich in town, visiting all of the National Parks in the US!
Monica Tromer, D.O.
Hometown: Tampa, Florida
Medical School: Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
Clinical Interests: I'm currently keeping an opening mind as I progress through residency, but I am highly interested in primary care.
Personal interests: I love exploring new restaurants in the area, spending quality time with family/friends, and participating in activities that promote overall well-being (especially group fitness classes!).
