Welcome to the Grant Family Medicine Residency Class of 2026!

Bea Carbone is a graduate of the Ohio State University College of Medicine, and more remotely from Hampshire College. They took five gap years to work in neuroscience and head and neck cancer research. Bea's passion lies with helping to provide space for the LGBT+ community within healthcare with an intersectional and humanistic approach. They have two dogs and can't get over how cute they are, even when they are causing chaos.

Kajol grew up in Buffalo, New York, before moving to Kent, Ohio as a teenager with her family. Kajol earned her bachelor's degree from Clarkson University and her medical degree from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine.

Having traveled solo and with family through Costa Rica, Europe, and India, Kajol developed a strong desire to give back to the communities that have influenced her life. She dreams of establishing medical clinics and education programs to help those who face barriers to health care.

Kajol chose family medicine to make a difference in people's lives by having a bird's eye view of their health. Grant allows her to explore her interests in women's health, OB, and underserved and immigrant populations. She also has a strong interest in the history of medicine.  She believes that everyone should have the opportunity to achieve their goals, and good health is the foundation for that. Kajol knew Grant was for her after meeting the team and getting the best energy from everyone there!

Kajol enjoys staying active by working out, hiking, and dancing swing and salsa. She also likes to spend time with her plants and human friends,  and cook with her family. Her comfort show is New Girl and any Gordan Ramsey series.

Priya (she/her) was born in Shrewsbury, MA, and studied biology at Tufts University before getting her masters from Boston University. She minored in English, and has maintained a love of reading and an interest in communication and stories throughout her life. In the spirit of a grand adventure, she moved to Knoxville, Tennessee for medical school, and then again to Columbus for her clinical rotations in Chillicothe, OH!

Priya knew right away that a career in Family Medicine was from her because of the unique opportunities to form lasting relationships with patients. She is interested in many aspects of Family Medicine, including adolescent medicine and care for underserved populations.

In her free time, Priya can be seen writing, buying more books than she will ever read, golfing with her husband, running (slowly),  or wandering around with a coffee. She is beyond excited to continue her life in Columbus and to train to do her dream job!

Carson grew up in Salem, Ohio before moving to Columbus to attend The Ohio State University, graduating with a degree in psychology. She then spent a year working as a research coordinator for a project on stroke rehabilitation. Carson completed her medical education at Charles E Schmidt College of Medicine in Boca Raton, Florida.

Carson became interested in family medicine early on after shadowing experiences with small town family physicians and observing the relationships developed in these settings. She enjoys the variety of cases and the ability to help one patient with multiple aspects of their health and care. She was drawn to Grant because of its reputation for both great broad-spectrum clinical training, as well as the commitment to providing equitable and just care within the community.

In her free time, Carson enjoys reading, cooking, historical sewing and fashion, hockey (spectating only - no one wants to see her playing), going on adventures with her husband, and lounging on the couch with her very spoiled dogs!

Adam was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia and is a proud graduate of the University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!). After graduating with his bachelor’s degree in Biology and Psychology, he moved to St. Louis, Missouri to teach middle school science and obtained his Master’s in Education through the Teach For America program. Two years later, he continued teaching in Charleston, South Carolina as a high school chemistry and SAT tutor. He went on to Athens, Ohio to begin medical school at Ohio University - Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Adam enjoyed building long-term relationships with his students, and this experience led him to pursue family medicine with the ability to treat any patient who walks into his office. He is interested in reproductive health, advocacy, faculty development, and community/urban underserved medicine. Adam chose Grant Medical Center because of their strong focus on full-spectrum training along with their commitment to diversity and inclusion. 

In his free time, you can catch Adam exercising, cooking, and enjoying a good movie. He especially loves playing tennis, pickleball, and lifting weights. He has also made multiple cooking videos of recipes he loves and has started to tailor his videos toward healthy recipes for patients. 

Jenna was born in the small village of Bellaire, Ohio, but spent her early childhood growing up in Columbus. She then moved to sunny Florida, where she developed a passion for the outdoors, including SCUBA diving, as well as music, picking up the guitar and viola. She continued to nurture these interests, as well as her love for science, at the University of South Florida in Tampa, where she earned her degree in Chemistry with a minor in Psychology. She then left the sand and swamp behind for the dense city skyline, attending New York University Grossman School of Medicine in New York City.

As someone who found something to like in almost every area of medicine, Jenna found herself drawn to the broad spectrum practice that family medicine offers. She also appreciated the opportunity to develop longitudinal relationships with patients, provide comprehensive healthcare, and serve as an educator and advocate for her patients and communities. Though she embraces the full scope of family medicine, Jenna has particular interests in LGBTQ+ health, behavioral health, preventative care, and working with underserved communities.

Given her desire to do a little bit of everything, Jenna was attracted to Grant’s broad-spectrum training. However, she was also impressed by the program’s commitment to the community, health equity, and social justice. Add in a diverse and inclusive group of faculty and residents forming a welcoming, supportive atmosphere, and Jenna knew Grant was the place for her.

Outside of medicine, Jenna still enjoys the great outdoors and playing music, as well as cooking and eating as many different types of food as possible, starting (but almost never finishing) many craft projects, and spending time with friends, family, and her two cats, Dorian and Leo.

Arti was born in the suburbs of Chicago, IL but grew up in sunny Tampa, Florida. She attended the University of South Florida for undergrad where she studied Health Sciences and Psychology. She then moved to the mountains of Tennessee where she got her masters in Anatomy while living with her sister for the year. After her Masters, she crossed over to Kentucky for medical school where she studied at the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Growing up in an urban setting and later training in a rural environment showed her the importance of primary care providers and access to medicine in many different populations. Many years of volunteer work at her cultural center and in her communities is what motivated Arti to go into family medicine, where she aspires to build long-lasting relationships with her patients. Arti is passionate about behavioral medicine, reproductive health, LGBTQ+ care, and community medicine. Grant was a perfect fit because of the advocacy work it does for its community in Columbus and at large. She knew Grant would allow her to blend medicine and community outreach in order to incorporate all her interests. Arti is excited to join the Grant family and be surrounded by such a passionate and caring team.

In her free time, Arti enjoys hiking, kayaking, biking and just being outdoors. She also loves reading and finding cozy coffee shops in any town she visits. She takes any opportunity to travel, as well as spend time with her family and friends. She also recently developed a green thumb and is currently is trying to keep her many indoor plants alive.

Teja was born in Kadiri, a city in southern India, and raised there till the age of seven. She is proud of her roots and visits her grandparents in India as often as she can. She grew up in Columbus and graduated from The Ohio State University. After college, she served with National Health Corps as a patient advocate at a community health center within the Philadelphia Dept. of Public Health. It was while working at this FQHC in Philly that Teja fell in love with comprehensive primary care. She returned home to complete medical school at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine in Dublin.

Teja was fortunate to be exposed to Grant Family Medicine during medical school through summer research and a longitudinal integrated clerkship throughout her third year. Every time she returned to Grant, she was equally challenged and inspired by the diverse patients and compassionate, hard-working residents and faculty. Teja was drawn to Grant’s unparalleled full-spectrum training, unwavering dedication to patient advocacy, and strong commitment to serving vulnerable populations of all backgrounds. She is excited to join the Grant family in providing full-spectrum primary care and establishing long-term relationships in the community. While Teja’s areas of interest are broad, she is currently passionate about urban underserved care, preventative medicine, behavioral health, women’s health, and refugee and immigrant health.  

In her free time, Teja enjoys going on long walks while listening to podcasts, exploring new cultures through food, and traveling with friends and family. 

Amanda was born and raised in Walton, Kentucky. Growing up she loved spending time with family and exploring local hikes in Kentucky. She then moved to Dayton, Ohio to complete her Bachelor of Science at the University of Dayton where she met her husband. During undergrad, she served her community as an EMT which confirmed her passion for medicine. Amanda moved back home to complete her medical education at the University of Kentucky as part of the inaugural class on the Northern Kentucky Campus. She was eager to be close to home during medical school, and she was determined to make a lasting difference in her hometown. Amanda partnered with some of her classmates to open a free clinic in the area. Her passion for serving the underserved and cultivating long term relationships with her patients flourished through volunteering at the free clinic.

Amanda was eager to continue building lifelong relationships with her patients through providing comprehensive care to individuals of all ages and backgrounds as a physician. This is what ultimately drew Amanda to Family Medicine. She has many interests in Family Medicine, including caring and advocating for vulnerable populations, treating those with substance use disorders, providing prenatal care, pediatrics, point of care ultrasound, performing outpatient procedures, acupuncture, and preventative medicine. Amanda was drawn to Grant because of the rigorous training in full spectrum care including obstetrics, inpatient, and outpatient training and opportunities to care for the underserved populations of Columbus. Throughout the interview season, the people at Grant were very welcoming and accepting of all individuals, demonstrating a culture that Amanda was excited and proud to join. It was evident to her that Grant was a true family that emphasized lifelong learning, providing strong patient care, and advocating for the community.

In her free time, Amanda loves exploring the outdoors with her husband, Jared. Depending on the season, you can find the two hiking or snow skiing. They love hosting family and friends to play board games, such as Catan. Amanda also enjoys reading and embroidering.

Molly was born and raised in Canton, Michigan. Growing up, she enjoyed traveling all over the country with her family to camp in the many National Parks. She attended The Ohio State University and earned her B.S. in Molecular Genetics. After graduation, she attended Case Western Reserve University, where she earned her M.S. in Medical Physiology. While enrolled in her degree, Molly also worked as a Teaching Assistant and then a Course Instructor, teaching other students in the university and in the program. Once she finished her time in Cleveland, Molly moved back to Michigan, where she was able to expand upon her passions for advocacy while enrolled at Central Michigan University College of Medicine.

Molly decided to pursue family medicine because she felt it was the perfect combination of preventative care, advocacy, and being involved with the community. She is ecstatic to join a profession where patients are seen for their whole selves, and not just a disease. When Molly interviewed with Grant, she knew that this was where she wanted to be. The culture of the program felt so welcoming and so intentional, she felt at home even after that first meeting online. Currently, Molly is interested in women’s health including obstetrics, preventative care, POCUS, and advocacy. She is hoping to stay in the central Ohio area, where she will be able to serve a diverse population including rural, suburban, and urban patients of various socioeconomic statuses.

Outside of medicine, Molly loves to cook. She has a fairly robust garden and loves to bake and cook for her friends and family. She also has a Cocker Spaniel named Carmen, who loves a good walk around a park. Molly is looking forward to exploring Columbus with Carmen and finding out all it has to offer!

John was born in Honolulu, HI but spent most of his childhood growing up in the mountains of East Tennessee. He attended the University of Tennessee and majored in Kinesiology before starting medical school at Lincoln Memorial University in Knoxville, TN. John is a first-generation college student that credits much of his success to his family and especially his older brother, Austin (current internal medicine resident). 

John initially became interested in family medicine after volunteering for Remote Area Medical (RAM) clinics across the Appalachian region. Throughout medical school, his mind went in circles about which field to choose, but he ultimately decided a career in family medicine was right for him after rotating at a family medicine clinic in his hometown. His current medical interests are in rural healthcare, sports medicine, preventative medicine, and many more!

Grant was John’s very first interview of a long interview season and set the bar high in terms of what to expect from a residency program. He constantly compared each interview he went on to Grant and the amazing residents, staff, and employees made his decision to rank Grant #1 on his list that much easier when it came time to decide. 

Outside of medicine you will find John hanging out with his Great Dane (Porter), at the gym, or on the golf course. He also enjoys spending time at his family farm in Tennessee, fishing, and cheering on the Tennessee Volunteers!

John grew up in Akron, Ohio. He earned his undergraduate degree in math and chemistry from Miami University and MD from Penn State University. Between undergrad and med school, he worked as an AmeriCorps Vista at the Open M clinic in Akron, where he became passionate about supporting underserved communities.

In medical school, John came to appreciate how family medicine took a generalist approach and allowed doctors to support patients dealing with social and emotional barriers to health. John was excited about Grant Family Medicine because the broad curriculum and enthusiastic faculty could help prepare him for a career in full-spectrum family medicine, including performing procedures, obstetrics, and ensuring continuity of care.

In his free time, John enjoys fixing things, cooking, jogging, reading, and spending time with family. He and his girlfriend are considering getting a pet, but in the meantime, he hopes to take advantage of his new Columbus home by visiting the Columbus Zoo.