Faculty
JOSHUA A.HODGE, M.D.
Program Director
Specialty/Field: Family Medicine
Fellowship: Faculty Development, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Residency: St. Louis University-Belleville Family Medicine Residency Program, Belleville, IL
Medical School: University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Experience: Dr. Hodge retired from the United States Air Force, in 2020, at the rank of Colonel. During his Air Force career he served as the Program Director of the National Capital Consortium Family Medicine Residency (VA) and the Eglin AFB Family Medicine Residency (FL). Dr. Hodge deployed to Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom. He is the inaugural Program Director of the Emerald Coast Family Medicine Residency. Dr. Hodge has spent his entire medical career in resident and medical student education.
Areas of Interest: Spending time with his wife, Katie, especially time on the water. Traveling to visit their 3 children, Finn (Houston, TX), Fiona (Elon, NC), and Seamus (Miami, FL). Watching Notre Dame, TCU, and Miami football.
MELISSA WELCH, Ph.D., LMFT
Associate Program Director
Specialty/Field: Behavioral Health
Residency: Ph.D. Program in Medical Family Therapy- East Carolina University
Medical School: MA Clinical Mental Health Counseling- Sam Houston State University
Experience: With nearly a decade of experience supporting individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan, Dr. Melissa Welch specializes in integrated behavioral health, blending mental and physical well-being for holistic care. Her approach is rooted in family-centered care, recognizing the importance of relationships and systems in achieving optimal wellness. Passionate about fostering wellness, curiosity, and compassion, she is dedicated to enriching the family medicine residency program with her expertise and commitment to whole-person care.
Areas of Interest: Integrated behavioral health, resident wellness, medical family therapy
Hobbies: When not having fun at the clinic, I love spending time with my family outdoors -- we love exploring new parks, playing at the beach, fishing, swimming, and finding live music. When it's too hot or too cold, you can find me experimenting with sourdough or crafting. I also enjoy gardening, birding, and attempting to entertain my two tuxedo cats.
RONALD GAVILAN YODU, M.D., FAAFP, RDMS
Director
Specialty/Field: Women’s Health & Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS)
Residency: Rio Bravo Family Medicine Residency, California
Medical School: Higher Institute of Medical Sciences of Santiago de Cuba, Cuba
Experience: Dr. Gavilan brings over 20 years of experience as a family medicine physician, having practiced in diverse healthcare settings across Cuba, Guatemala, Guyana, and the United States.
Areas of Interest: Global Health, Women's Health, POCUS, Underserved Populations, Public Health
Hobbies: Weightlifting, CrossFit, spending time with family, traveling, watching competition TV shows, and reading post-apocalyptic books
MARGARET LAMKIN, D.O.
Director
Specialty/Field: Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Montgomery Family Medicine Residency Program
Medical School: Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine
Experience: Worked as a licensed mental health counselor prior to attending medical school
Areas of Interest: Leading Physician Well-Being, Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, Community Engagement Hobbies: Reading, writing, walking on the beach, traveling, hiking, kayaking, painting, sports, community service/volunteering.
RACHEL BIXLER, M.D.
Director
Specialty/Field: Rural Medicine
Residency: Wake Forest University Family Medicine Residency
Medical School: Florida State University
KERRIAN HAZLEY, M.D.
Director
Specialty/Field: Family Medicine Practice
Residency: Middlesex Health Family Medicine Residency
Medical School: University of Connecticut
SAMANTHA MCCASKILL, D.O.
Director
Specialty/Field: Inpatient Medicine
Residency: Phoebe Family Medicine Residency
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine