Admin Chiefs
PGY 5 Admin Chief Residents
Bailey Lyttle, MD
Bailey was born and raised in Tennessee, where she attended Vanderbilt University and obtained her B.A. in Neuroscience. She then moved across the state to Memphis, earning her M.D. at the University of Tennessee and discovering her love of surgery at the Elvis Presley Trauma Center in the process (dining on plenty of barbeque between shifts). Bailey is an aspiring pediatric surgeon and completed two years of research collaborating with Dr. Kenneth Liechty, studying the effects of a novel nanoparticle delivered topically to improve wound healing. She is passionate about medical education, spearheading the surgical curriculum for the University of Colorado School of Medicine Transition to Residency course as well as a resident-led mentorship program for medical students interested in surgical specialties. Bailey loves exploring the mountains via hiking, climbing, backpacking, and skiing or spending a cozy day at home honing her gluten-free and high-altitude baking skills.
Elliott Yee, MD
Elliott is a proud Midwesterner turned Coloradan, having completed both his undergraduate and medical school studies at Indiana University (go Hoosiers!) before heading west for General Surgery Residency. He spent two years as a T32 research fellow (at CU) in cancer immunology and experimental therapeutics under the mentorship of Yuwen Zhu and Richard Schulick. He will continue his training as a fellow in Complex General Surgical Oncology in New York City next year. Outside of medicine, Elliott gravitates to the outdoors (and type 2 fun) - skiing, trail running, and chasing summits across Colorado’s 14ers with his fiancé. A former tennis player, he now embraces his second athletic career on the pickleball court.
PGY 4 Admin Chief Residents
Madeline Higgins, MD
Native to Colorado, Madeline pursued her undergraduate degree at the University of Colorado Boulder before delving into basic science research that brought her to Emory University in Atlanta. She then attended the University of Colorado School of Medicine, blending her Colorado roots with a dedication to patient care. Madeline enjoys savoring good food, exploring new destinations, reading fiction, and cherishing time with family and friends.
Jack Zakrzewski, MD
Jack was raised in the suburbs of Chicago. He attended Yale University, where he majored in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, and worked as an EMT for multiple EMS agencies. He returned to Chicago, where he received his MD from the University of Illinois College of Medicine. During his residency research time, he worked in the lab of Matthew Stone, aiming to reduce the effects of post-operative cardiac ischemia-reperfusion injury via Ex Vivo heart perfusion prior to cardiac transplantation. Following residency, he plans on applying to cardiothoracic fellowship. Outside of the hospital, Jack enjoys spending time with his two daughters, wife, and dog in the mountains hiking and skiing, as well as watching the emotional rollercoaster that is the Chicago Bears.
Research Admin Chiefs
Teressa Borg, MD
Teressa immigrated to Birmingham, Alabama from Vietnam at the age of eight. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Auburn University and completed medical school at University of Alabama at Birmingham. She then moved to Colorado with her husband and co-resident, Ben, to pursue surgical residency training. Teressa conducts basic science research focused on the thromboinflammatory response in Dr. Mitchell Cohen’s laboratory, alongside clinical and translational research in transplant surgery and surgical oncology. Outside of work, she enjoys skiing with her husband, running with her dog Coraline, and hosting dinner parties.
Meloria Hoskins, MD
Meloria (Mel) is a Sacramento, CA native who completed her undergraduate studies at the University of California, San Diego, before earning her medical degree at Penn State University. Mel is an aspiring breast surgeon but continues to remain open to other fields. Currently, she is pursuing a Health Systems Research Fellowship at the Eastern Colorado VA Health System, where she is working on quality improvement efforts and learning how to implement new practices into health systems. Outside of the hospital, Mel enjoys spending time with her family and friends, gardening, skiing, hiking, and getting outside with her dogs.
Class Reps
PGY 3 Class Reps
Nicolas Drysdale, MD
Nicolas went to medical school at Duke university before coming to the University of Colorado for his general surgery residency. Nicolas is interested in cardiac surgery and planning on specializing in congenital cardiac surgery. He currently works with Dr. Stone for research and is pursuing his PhD in clinical sciences. He has been married to his beautiful wife, Kenna, for 11 years and they have four children together. Nicolas loves to draw and paint, cook, and spend time outdoors or traveling with his family.
Lavanya Easwaran, MD
Lavanya grew up in Columbus, OH and earned her undergraduate degree from The Ohio State University. She then earned her MD/MPH from the University of Miami prior to starting general surgery training at the University of Colorado. Lavanya is interested in disparities research and spent two years working with the Division of Pediatric Surgery at Children's Hospital Colorado on several projects involving different vulnerable populations. She is passionate about public policy and has spent both her time in medical school and during residency working with the American Medical Association and state health organizations to develop and advocate for policy addressing a myriad of issues, including Medicaid reform, food insecurity, and immigrant health protections. In her time off, Lavanya loves to travel, find the newest hole-in-the-wall restaurant, and spend as much time as possible in the mountains.
PGY 2 Class Reps
Aaron Albuck, MD
Aaron is originally from Philadelphia, PA, and completed his undergraduate and medical studies at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA. After nearly a decade in New Orleans, he’s excited to join the PGY-1 class and start a new chapter in colorful Colorado. He is interested in pursuing a fellowship in Colorectal Surgery but remains open to other fields. Aaron has a strong passion for research, especially in Artificial Intelligence and Surgical Education. In his free time, he enjoys yoga, cooking, and cheering on all Philadelphia sports teams—Go Birds!
Dimitrios "Demis" Varvoglis, MD
Originally from Greece, Demis earned his medical degree from the University of Thessaly and completed a post-doctoral research fellowship at the University of North Carolina, where his work focused on colorectal cancer. His academic interests include colorectal surgery, hereditary gastrointestinal cancers, and surgical education, and he aspires to pursue a career in academic surgery. Outside of medicine, Demis enjoys weightlifting, running, cooking, and following soccer.
Intern Class Reps
Kylie Conway, MD
Kylie grew up in Colorado and completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Colorado Boulder, where she majored in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology, and completed her medical studies here at CU. She is looking forward to getting started as a PGY-1 and fully diving into all that the program has to offer. Her current interests include trauma and colorectal surgery but remains interested in the different opportunities within surgery. She is passionate about student leadership and medical student education. In her free time, she enjoys painting, cycling, and spending time with friends and family. She can also be found nurturing her houseplants until she turns her apartment into a jungle.
Caleb Curry, MD
Caleb (he/him) grew up in rural Eastern Kentucky. He earned his undergraduate degree in Medical Anthropology and Biology and his MD from Case Western Reserve University. An interest in public health and the structural conditions that shape health led him to earn his MPH at Dartmouth. He is thrilled to now be in Colorado for general surgery training at the University of Colorado and Denver Health. His research interests include trauma disparities, social determinants of health, community violence, and LGBTQ+ health. He is still exploring fellowship options but is currently drawn to trauma and acute care surgery as well as pediatric surgery. Outside of the hospital, he serves on the advisory board of Food Strong, a Cleveland-based nonprofit cultivating food and health justice in Northeast Ohio and beyond. Caleb loves connecting with friends and family through travel, good food, and community events, along with his dog, Louie. He's a huge Broadway fan and will take any opportunity to catch a show, play tennis, or relax at a beach (and now, the Colorado mountains!).