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Next Two Chief Resident Physicians Selected for 2026-2027 Academic Year
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Ahmad Jalil, MD Brooke Willans, DO |
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PGY2 resident physicians Ahmad Jaill, MD, and Brooke Willans, DO, were selected as Chief Residents and will serve in the leadership roles in the upcoming academic year. They were selected for the positions by Program Director Estefania Lara Garcia, MD, after a resident nomination process and subsequent interviews with program core faculty and administration. "The level of professionalism, preparation, and genuine commitment to the program shown by all applicants made this a particularly difficult and meaningful selection,” Dr. Lara Garcia said. "I am confident Dr. Jalil and Dr. Willans will represent their peers with integrity, thoughtfulness, and dedication to the continued growth of our residency program.” Drs. Jalil and Willans will be involved in administrative operations of the program, coordinating residents’ clinical and didactic schedules, and serving as leaders in the training of resident physicians and medical students, among other duties. In preparation for assuming the roles in July 2026, they will soon begin making plans for the upcoming academic year and working with outgoing Chief Residents Gabrielle Brewer, DO, and Foster West, DO, who are slated to graduate from the program in June 2026. Dr. Jalil is a native of Lahore, Pakistan, and earned his medical degree from King Edward Medical University in 2020. He is passionate about community outreach and preventive care, with a particular interest in helping patients address modifiable risk factors and adopt healthier lifestyles. Dr. Jalil values meaningful connections with patients and co-residents and strives to provide thoughtful, compassionate care. He also enjoys participating in clinical research and contributing to projects aimed at improving patient care. Dr. Willans hails from Nazareth, Pennsylvania, and received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Biology from High Point University in High Point, North Carolina. She went on to complete her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree at Lincoln Memorial University – DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee, in 2024. She strives to be a trusted leader, colleague, and highly skilled clinician as she leans into new experiences with eagerness and humility. Both joined the program in the summer of 2024 as part of the fourth class of resident physicians at Baptist Memorial Hospital - North Mississippi. |
