Class of 2025 – PGY-5
Reed Andrews, MD
Reed was born and raised in Morgantown, WV. He attended West Virginia University where he earned his degree in Chemical Engineering. He went on to earn his MD at West Virginia University School of Medicine. Some of Reed’s favorite activities include white water rafting, Esports, mountain biking, snowboarding, traveling, carpentry and having a good time with friends and family.
Fellowship: Adult Reconstruction, Cleveland Clinic
Meghan McCaskey, MD
Meghan McCaskey was born and raised in Dallas, Texas. She received her BS degree in Biochemistry with Distinction in Chemistry from Hamline University, where she was a competitive gymnast. She completed her MD with Distinction in Research at the University of Texas Medical Branch. In her spare time she enjoys going to the beach, running, exercising, paddle boarding, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Fellowship: Trauma, UT Houston
Levonti Ohanisian, MD
Levonti was born in Los Angeles, CA. He attended Pepperdine University where he earned his degree in sports medicine. He went on to earn his MD at Florida Atlantic University. Levonti grew up playing and watching basketball, football and tennis. He enjoys Raiders football, paddle boarding, and warm weather. He enjoys Raiders football and might play pickleball all day if allowed.
Fellowship: Adult Reconstruction, Stanford
Jack Wilson, MD
Jack grew up in south Alabama in Spanish Fort outside of Mobile. He graduated from the University of Alabama and then attended medical school at the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. Outside of the hospital, Jack is an avid Salt Water fisherman. He also enjoys traveling, exercise and reading. Roll Tide.
Fellowship: Adult Reconstruction, Southern Joint Replacement Institute
Class of 2026 – PGY-4
Monic Amin
Monic was born in New Jersey, but raised in the suburbs of Tampa. She has training in brazilian jiu jitsu, krav maga, tae kwon do, and karate. She went to undergrad and medical school at USF. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, watching rocket launches, photography, spending time with friends and family, and food.
Raahil Patel
Raahil was born and raised in the Tampa Bay Area. He received both his bachelors degree and medical degree at the University of South Florida through a 7-year accelerated BS/MD program. During his time in medical school, he completed a one-year Research Fellowship in Hand and Upper Extremity at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Raahil is an avid golfer. He also enjoys traveling, weightlifting, and spending time with his friends and family.
Christian Schmidt
Christian was born in Baltimore, MD where his father was completing his general surgery residency at Johns Hopkins. He moved in 1st grade and grew up most of his life in Zionsville, Indiana. He attended Connecticut College where he played 2 years of Division III soccer and then transferred to Indiana University where he completed his BS in Biology and a Minor in Philosophy with Highest Distinction. He was inspired by his father, a general surgeon, and his grandfather, a cardiologist, to pursue a career in medicine, and completed his MD at Indiana University School of Medicine. His hobbies and interests include playing soccer, golfing, skiing, grilling, bourbon, watching his Hoosiers, and spending time with his wife Sarah and daughter Gwen.
I love the exposure that USF/FOI gives me to both private and academic practice models, the research opportunities with the FORE biomechanics lab, and the excellent subspecialty exposure. The greatest part about USF though is the people that will surround me. USF has some of the most well respected leaders in the field of orthopaedics, and I am extremely excited to be mentored by them. I am equally excited about working side by side with all of my amazing co-residents.
Class of 2027 – PGY-3
Connor Diaz
Connor was born and raised in Tampa, FL. He attended Fordham University in New York where he earned his degree in economics. He moved to Philadelphia to study medicine at Drexel University. During medical school, Connor completed a Research Fellowship in the Division of Sports Medicine at Rush University in Chicago. Outside of the hospital, he enjoys spending time on the water, snowboarding, and biking.
Michael Kucharik
Michael is originally from Glen Rock, New Jersey. He received his undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University and went on to attend medical school at Florida Atlantic University. During medical school, he completed a one-year Research Fellowship in Sports Medicine at Massachusetts General Hospital. Some of his favorite hobbies include watching college football, playing golf, weightlifting, and traveling with his wife, Alison.
Meghan Mesada
Meghan grew up In Madison, CT. She attended the University of Chicago, where she played soccer and ran track and graduated with a degree in chemistry. Meghan attended New York Medical College and completed a one year trauma research fellowship at NYU Langone. Meghan enjoys CrossFit, running, the beach, and spending time with her dogs and husband.
Andrew Moore
Andrew Moore hails from Greenville, South Carolina. He completed his BS in Bioengineering at Clemson University and subsequent MD at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston. Andrew is an accomplished drummer and percussionist who continues to perform locally, as well as an avid golfer and competitive beach volleyball player. He still enjoys boating at home on Lake Keowee with his family or attending a Clemson Football game.
Class of 2028 – PGY-2
Dan Bailey
Dan was born and raised in Towson, Maryland. He received his BS degree in Health Sciences Pre-Clinical from the University of Central Florida. He went on to earn his MD at the University of South Florida. Outside of the hospital, Dan enjoys UCF football, lifting, running, golfing, spending time at the beach and hanging out with his girlfriend, friends and family.
Alec Bigness
Alec grew up in Englewood, Florida. He attended Florida Southern College in Lakeland where he played baseball and obtained a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry. He then received his medical degree at the University of South Florida. In his free time he enjoys golfing, attending Tampa Bay Rays and Bucs games, and going to the beach with his dog Maia.
Jon Raso
Jon is a triplet, born and raised in Bangor, PA. He received his bachelor's degree in biology from Moravian College. He then received his medical degree from the University of South Florida and completed a one-year Research Fellowship in Spine at the University of Virginia in between his 3rd and 4th year of medical school. Jon enjoys hunting, fishing, watching college wrestling, traveling, and spending time with his dog, friends, and family.
Conrad Stoy
Conrad was born and raised in Somerset, PA. He completed his BS in Chemistry at the University of Pittsburgh and went on to attend medical school at Drexel University in Philadelphia. He grew up playing and watching ice hockey and is an avid golfer. Outside of the hospital, Conrad enjoys weightlifting, traveling with friends and family, playing pick-up sports, and being outdoors. He is also a passionate Pittsburgh sports fan. Hail to Pitt.
Class of 2029 – PGY-1
Nick Bostrom
Nick grew up in the frozen tundra of Duluth, Minnesota. He graduated from the College of St. Scholastica with a biology degree before attending the University of Minnesota for medical school. Nick enjoys spending time with his wife and friends, hitting the gym with the boys, playing music, and watching the Vikings lose on Sunday afternoons.
Joseph Cutrone
Joseph was born and raised in fort mill South Carolina. He completed his BS in biochemistry at Clemson University with a minor in Athletic Leadership, followed by medical school at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. In his free time, Joseph loves playing sports, lifting weights, and cooking. He is a Huge New York Giants and Italian soccer fan.
Steven Kurina
Steven grew up in the south suburbs of Chicago. He attended the University of Wisconsin – Madison where he earned a degree in neuroscience and a minor in entrepreneurship. Afterward, he earned his MD at the University of Illinois. While in medical school, Steven spent a year of research at Rush in adult joint reconstruction. In his free time, he cheers on his Wisconsin Badgers as well as the Chicago Bears, Bulls, Cubs, and Blackhawks. Steven enjoys traveling, golf, pickle ball, watching movies, trying new restaurants, and most importantly, spending time with friends and family.
Collin Chase
Collin grew up in the Baltimore, Maryland area. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Miami before moving to the west coast (of Florida) for his MD at the University of South Florida. Outside of the hospital, he enjoys tennis, pickleball, golf, snowboarding, mountain biking, and scuba diving.