Mishgan Afzali, MD

Mishgan
Afzali
MD
PGY-1 Resident

Medical School: Meharry Medical College
Undergraduate: Middle Tennessee State University
Hometown: Nashville, Tennessee

Maria Vides Sanchez, MD

Maria
Vides Sanchez
MD
1st Year Fellow
Critical Care Medicine

Medical School: Universidad Francisco Marroquin Facultad de Medicina 
Residency: Southern Illinois University

Shanta Ramsaran, DO

Shanta
Ramsaran
DO
1st Year Fellow
Critical Care Medicine

Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: NYU Long Island

Laura Hufford, DO

Laura
Hufford
DO
1st Year Fellow
Critical Care Medicine

Medical School: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: University of Rochester Medical Center

Joshua Mercer, MD

Joshua
Mercer
MD
1st Year Fellow
Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Undergraduate: Duke University
Graduate School: University of Texas
Medical School: University of Texas Dell Medical School
Residency: Duke University Hospital

Mackenzie Dauterive, MD

Mackenzie
Dauterive
MD
1st Year Fellow
Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Undergraduate: University of Miami
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Residency: Sidney Kimmel/TJUH/Nemours Children’s Hospital

Kelli Clemons, MD

Kelli
Clemons
MD
1st Year Fellow
Pediatric Hematology and Oncology

Undergraduate: Louisiana State University 
Medical School: Medical College of Georgia
Residency: ECU Health Medical Center

Alicia Williams, MD

Alicia
Williams
MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
Allergy, Immunology and Pulmonary Medicine
alicia.williams@vumc.org

Steven G. Duncan, MD

Steven
G.
Duncan
MD
1st Year Fellow
Pediatric Hospital Medicine

Areas of Scholarly Interest: global health education, international partnerships, immigrant and refugee health, medical education

Publications

  • Duncan SG, Fernandez-Criado RM, Narayanan A, Mary P C, Moss WJ. Characterization of Otolaryngology Referrals among Pacific Islanders in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Hawaii J Health Soc Welf. 2022;81(9):253-258.
  • Singsing ME, Duncan SG, Vachon MJ, Goff HW. Clinical features of mesotherapy-associated non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections: A systematic review.International journal of women's dermatology. 2022 Dec 1;8(4):e059.
  • Duncan S, Finegersh A, Orosco RK, et al. Clinicopathologic Features of Oral Verrucous Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Ann Otol Rhinol Laryngol. 2025;134(3):187-194. Doi:10.1177/00034894241298378
  • Duncan S, Eppes S. Emerging Autochthonous Transmission of Travel-Associated Vector-Borne Infections in the Continental United States. Dela J Public Health. 2025;11(1):68-71. Published 2025 Apr 30. doi:10.32481/djph.2025.04.13

Presentations

  • Duncan, S; Vepa, Y; Michael, S; Goodluck, W; Kassim, K; Msambichaka, L; Stainman, R. Extending Case-Based Pediatric Neurology Training to Generalists in Tanzania: An International Collaboration. Presented in 2024 at APPD (Chicago, IL) and PAS (Toronto, Canada).
  • Duncan, Steven; Guna, Maanasa; Dasgupta, Olivia; Sampagar, Abhilasha. Status Epilepticus Secondary to Intracranial Tuberculomas in a Child with Relapsed Familial HLH and Griscelli Syndrome. Presented in 2024 at AAP (Orlando, FL).
  • Duncan, Steven; Bhandankar, Manisha; Aghai, Zubair. Epidemiological Survey of Culture-Positive Neonatal Sepsis at a University Hospital in Karnataka, India. Presented in 2025 at CUGH (Atlanta, GA).
  • Duncan, Steven; Stromberg, Jackson; Anttila, Ashley. Assessing a Medical Education Initiative Aimed at Preparing Pediatric Trainees to Care for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Patients. Presented in 2025 at APPD (Saint Louis, MO) and AAP (Denver, CO). 
  • Annous, L; Gallucci, A; Duncan, S; Powell, V; Gupta, S; Richardsen, C; Lim, V; Chakachaka, H; Novatus, F; Thomas, JL; Kashoro, YO; Matumla, AA; Msambichaka, L. Mannequins with a Mission: Promoting International Partnerships through Clinical Simulation Training. Presented in 2026 at APPD (Denver, CO) and CUGH (District of Columbia, USA).
  • Patel, Ronak; Duncan, Steven; Pillai, Anita; Murphy, Kelly; Arshiya, Ahuja; Northup, Ryan. Safe and Inclusive Global Travel for LGBTQIA+ Physicians. Presented in 2026 at APPD (Denver, CO) and via American Academy of Pediatrics, Section on Global Health Webinar.

Personal Interests: hiking, amateur phone photography, journalistic and creative writing, Thai food 

Why I Chose Vanderbilt: The academic community at VUMC is incredibly collaborative and supportive. I was looking for a fellowship with strong leadership and mentorship, as well as the flexibility to pursue my passions for global health education and advocacy for vulnerable populations. Vanderbilt feels like the perfect fit. And it doesn't hurt that we're in such a lively, fun city!

Residency: Internal Medicine & Pediatrics at ChristianaCare/Nemours Children's Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University 
Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Undergraduate: Brigham Young University