A graduation ceremony was held for the McLeod Family Medicine Residency Programs Class of 2025 on Thursday, June 12, at the Florence Center. The Class of 2025 included Dr. Caleb Newton, Dr. Cody Kidd, Dr. Harris Noor, Dr. Alva Poulos, Dr. Matthew Jackson, Dr. Jordan Glass, Dr. Stephanie Chaney, Dr. Kendall McDill, Dr. Nicole Vazquez Plaza, Dr. Chelsea Thompson, Dr. Rachel Putrus, Dr. Miranda Hannah, Dr. Kristen Herring and Dr. Charlotte Archuleta. 

Five of our graduates have joined the McLeod Medical Staff: Dr. Chelsea Thompson, McLeod Family Medicine Marion; Dr. Nicole Vazquez Plaza, Medical Plaza Family Medicine; Dr. Harris Noor, MRMC Hospitalists; Dr. Stephanie Chaney, Family Medicine Residency Core Faculty in Cheraw; and Dr. Kristen Herring, Palmetto Adult Medicine.

In recognition of exemplary service as Chief Residents during the academic year, awards were presented to the following:

PGYIII Chiefs
Dr. Chelsea Thompson, Florence
Dr. Stephanie Chaney, Cheraw
Dr. Kristen Herring, Clarendon

PGYII Chiefs
Dr. Amanda Jimenez, Florence
Dr. Alicia Sikora, Cheraw
Dr. Taylor Whetstone, Clarendon
Dr. Winston Plunkett, McLeod Family Physician and SCAFP Board Member, presented the South Carolina Academy of Family Physicians’ Outstanding Resident Award to Dr. Chelsea Thompson and Dr. Stephanie Chaney. This award recognizes excellent clinical and leadership skills as well as dedication and commitment to patient-centered care.