Education

  • Medical Education: University of South Carolina School of Medicine
    • M.D., 5/2023
  • Undergraduate: Clemson University
    • B.S. in Biological Sciences, 5/2019

Residency Training

  • General Surgery Residency: Baptist Memorial Medical Education Program (2023–2028, anticipated completion June 2028)

About Dr. Branham

Dr. Branham is a committed surgical resident with a strong academic foundation and a passion for patient-centered care. He graduated Magna Cum Laude from Clemson University and earned his MD from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, where he was recognized for academic excellence and leadership. His experiences span clinical research, volunteer service, and global health initiatives, reflecting his dedication to improving surgical outcomes and serving diverse communities.

Clinical Interests

  • General Surgery
  • Trauma and Acute Care
  • Surgical Oncology

Research & Scholarly Activity

  • Enhanced Surgical Outcomes Associated with the Introduction of Pre‑Operative Clinic – Podium presentations at the Tennessee ACS Annual Meeting (Aug 10, 2025) and Baptist Annual Scholarly Activity Symposium (May 7, 2025).
  • Rare but Deadly: Surgical Emergencies You Shouldn’t Miss – Grand Rounds, Baptist Memorial Hospital–Memphis (May 28, 2025).
  • When to Operate for SBO? A Surgeon’s Dilemma & the Role of the Gastrografin Challenge – Grand Rounds (Aug 14, 2024).
  • Mesenteric Ischemia & Gastric Ulcer Perforation: An Uncommon Dual Presentation – Poster, Baptist Scholarly Activity Symposium (May 2024).
  • Necrotizing Soft Tissue Infections (MLRINEC) – Oral presentation, SC/NC ACS Trauma Session (July 2022).
  • Jet Ski Trauma in Pediatrics – Oral presentation, SC/NC ACS Trauma Session (July 2022).
  • COVID‑19–Associated Intussusception in Pediatrics – Poster, Southeastern Surgical Congress (Feb 6, 2022).
  • Functional Analysis of COL1A1 Variant in Ehlers‑Danlos Syndrome – Poster (Mar 26, 2021) and Seminar Series oral presentation (Sept 30, 2020).

Leadership & Service

  • President: American Medical Student Association (UofSC SOM Chapter)
  • Secretary/Treasurer: Simulation and Clinical Skills Interest Group
  • Student Services Committee Member: UofSC School of Medicine
  • Volunteer roles with FoodShare SC, Salvation Army, Rosa Clark Free Medical Clinic, and Students Helping Honduras

Awards & Certifications

  • 1st Place Grand Rounds – Baptist Memorial Medical Education (for “Enhanced Surgical Outcomes Associated with the Introduction of Pre‑Operative Clinic”).
  • School of Medicine Alumni Scholarship – University of South Carolina (Fall 2020–Fall 2022).
  • Dean’s Honor List – University of South Carolina (Spring 2020–Spring 2021).
  • President’s List – Clemson University (Fall 2016–Spring 2019).
  • Robert Mac Burdette Scholarship – Clemson Baseball Equipment Manager Award (Spring 2018 & 2019).
  • Mary Johnson Cox Scholarship – Clemson (Fall 2017–Spring 2019).
  • S & L Bell Memorial End Scholarship – Clemson (Fall 2015–Spring 2017).
  • Dean’s List – Clemson (Spring 2016).

Teaching & Academic Service

  • Undergraduate Teaching Assistant – Functional Human Anatomy (Fall 2018) & General Microbiology (Spring 2019), Clemson University.
  • Instructor/Leader Roles (Medical School)
    • AMSA – President (May 2020–May 2021).
    • Simulation & Clinical Skills Interest Group – Secretary & Treasurer (Aug 2020–Aug 2021).
    • USCSOM Student Services Committee – Elected Member (July 2022–Present).
    • USCSOM Scholarship & Loans Committee – Elected Member (Aug 2020–Aug 2021).
    • MEDtorship Tutor (Sept 2020–May 2021).
    • Day in the Life Host (Nov 2019).

Professional Memberships

  • American College of Surgeons (Apr 2022–Present)
  • AAEM Resident & Student Association (Jan 2022–Present)
  • American Academy of Family Physicians (Nov 2021–Present)
  • American Medical Association (Oct 2019–Present)
  • South Carolina Medical Association (Aug 2019–Present)
  • American Medical Student Association (Feb 2016–Present)

Outside the OR

Dr. Branham enjoys exercising, team sports (especially baseball and football), and outdoor activities like hunting and fishing. He’s happiest spending time at the beach or lake, and he maintains a regular fitness routine that supports wellness and surgical performance.