Pictured, first row from left, are residents Sierra Armbrust, D.O., Meg Dotson, M.D., Gracie Murray, D.O., Sophia Kirchhoff, D.O.; second row from left, Jacob Collier, M.D., Caleb Swindell, M.D., Taylor Murray, D.O., Jordan Grizzle, M.D., Chris Elias, D.O.

ROME, Ga., July 1, 2022 – The Floyd Family Medicine Residency Program has named Dr. Adriana Delmonico and Dr. Gregory Rusiecki chief residents for the new academic year beginning July 1. Chief residents are selected and voted on by their peers, and are approved by faculty and staff. During their one-year term, they will serve in leadership roles, mentoring underclassmen and acting as liaisons between residents and faculty.

Dr. Delmonico received a Doctor of Medicine from Ross University School of Medicine in Bridgetown, Barbados; a Master of Science in biomedical science from the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Fort Worth, Texas; and a Bachelor of Science in biochemistry from Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas.

Dr. Rusiecki received a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, Florida; a Master of Science in biology from Georgia State University in Atlanta; and a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from Emory University in Atlanta.

The Floyd Family Medicine Residency Program is also welcoming a new second-year resident and eight first-year residents.

Dr. Chris Elias is a new second-year resident. He received his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth, Texas, and a Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington.                                                            

New first-year residents are:

Dr. Sierra Armbrust received a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Suwanee, Georgia, and a Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia.

Dr. Jacob Collier received a Doctor of Medicine from Mercer University School of Medicine in Macon, Georgia, and a Bachelor of Science in pharmaceutical chemistry from Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia.

Dr. Meg I. Dotson received a Doctor of Medicine from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City, Kansas, and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas.

Dr. Jordan H. Grizzle received a Doctor of Medicine from Ross University School of Medicine in Bridgetown, Barbados; a Master of Public Health with an epidemiology concentration from Georgia Southern University in Statesboro, Georgia; and a Bachelor of Science in biology from the University of North Georgia in Dahlonega, Georgia.  

Dr. Sophia A. Kirchhoff received a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Auburn, Alabama, and a Bachelor of Science in chemistry from Kennesaw State University in Kennesaw, Georgia.

Dr. Taylor Murray received a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Auburn, Alabama, and a Bachelor of Science in biomedical sciences from Troy University in Troy, Alabama.

Dr. Gracie Murray received a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Auburn, Alabama, and a Bachelor of Science in biology from Shorter University in Rome.

Dr. Caleb Swindell received a Doctor of Medicine from Mercer University School of Medicine in Macon, Georgia, and a Bachelor of Science in biological sciences from Middle Georgia State University also in Macon.

About Floyd Family Medicine Residency Program

The Floyd Family Medicine Residency Program trains physicians in the specialty of family medicine. The program provides three years of academic and clinical post-doctoral education to medical school graduates and offers hands-on experience to residents in preparation for full-time medical careers.

​About Atrium Health Floyd
Since 1942, Floyd, now Atrium Health Floyd, has worked to provide affordable, accessible care in northwest Georgia and northeast Alabama. Today, Atrium Health Floyd is a leading medical provider and economic force. As part of the largest, integrated, nonprofit health system in the Southeast, it is also able to tap into some of the nation's leading medical experts and specialists with Atrium Health, allowing it to provide the best care close to home – including advanced innovations in virtual medicine and care. At the hub of these services is Floyd Medical Center, a 304-bed full-service, acute care hospital and regional referral center. Atrium Health Floyd employs more than 3,400 teammates who provide care in over 40 medical specialties at three hospitals: Floyd Medical Center in Rome, Georgia; Floyd Cherokee Medical Center in Centre, Alabama; Floyd Polk Medical Center in Cedartown, Georgia, as well as Floyd Behavioral Health Center, a freestanding 53-bed behavioral health facility, also in Rome; and a primary care and urgent care network with locations throughout the service area of northwest Georgia and northeast Alabama.