We are pleased to announce and introduce our 2025-26 chief residents: Drs. Nathan Achilly, Brandon DeClouette, and Arianna Montes de Oca. These exceptional individuals were selected through a vote by their resident peers and faculty. We want to extend our congratulations to them, as well as acknowledge the many highly qualified and deserving candidates in this year’s selection process.
Meet the Chief Residents
Nathan Achilly, MD, PhD
Dr. Achilly attended Franklin & Marshall College, where he majored in neuroscience and art history. He then spent two years at the NIH studying metabolic disorders in children, an experience that solidified his passion for medicine and research. He went on to join the Medical Scientist Training Program at Baylor College of Medicine, earning both his medical degree and doctorate in developmental biology. His clinical and research interests include pediatric anesthesia and genetic disorders, and he plans to pursue a fellowship in pediatric anesthesiology after residency.
Brandon DeClouette, MD
Dr. DeClouette earned his bachelor of arts in psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and both a master of science in applied anatomy and a medical degree from Case Western Reserve University. He has taught gross anatomy and neuroanatomy at the undergraduate level. His clinical interests include medical education and mentorship. He plans to pursue a fellowship in regional anesthesia following residency.
Arianna Montes de Oca, MD
Dr. Montes de Oca is originally from Venezuela but earned her medical degree from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá, Colombia. She joined the Department of Anesthesiology in 2019 working in telemedicine research and joined the residency program in 2022. She is interested in medical education, mentorship, and leadership, and she plans to pursue a fellowship in pediatric anesthesiology after residency.
These outstanding physicians have demonstrated exceptional leadership, clinical excellence, and a commitment to education and mentorship throughout their training. We are excited for them to take on this vital role in the coming academic year.
Please join us in congratulating Drs. Achilly, DeClouette, and Montes de Oca!
This announcement was sent on behalf of Drs. Mitchell, Nykiel-Bailey, Benzinger, and Avidan.