The group prides itself on its availability, its sensitivity to resident needs, and its commitment to continuous one-on-one teaching and mentoring.

Jennifer R. Olges, M.D., MPH, FACP, is an Associate Professor in the University of Louisville Department of Medicine and serves as Director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program.

Dr. Olges was born and raised in Louisville. She received her bachelor's degree in biology at the University of Kentucky in 1998. After several years of laboratory research and obtaining her master of public health degree, she pursued medical school at the University of Kentucky, where she graduated AOA in 2009. She began her residency in a combined internal medicine and pediatrics program at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN and completed her training at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL.

During her fourth year of residency she was named the program's Med/Peds Chief Resident and went on to serve as Pediatric Chief Resident the following year. She remained at Loyola University as an Assistant Professor in Hospital Medicine before moving back to Louisville in 2016.

Clinically, she serves as an inpatient teaching attending at UofL Health - UofL Hospital.

"I am proud to return to Louisville and practice medicine in my hometown. I chose to stay in academic medicine because I believe that a team-based approach provides the best patient care, and I value the emphasis on lifelong learning. It is such an honor and privilege to work directly with the residents and help develop their medical knowledge, critical thinking and professional character."

Clayton M. Smith, M.D., FACP, is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the University of Louisville Department of Medicine. He is an Associate Program Director of the Internal Medicine Training Program and Chief of the UofL Division of General Internal Medicine, Palliative Medicine and Medical Education.

Dr. Smith graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana in 2005, then completed his undergraduate medical training in Miami, Florida at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. He returned to his hometown of Louisville for residency at the University of Louisville, and served as Chief Medical Resident for one year before joining the program leadership.

Dr. Smith rounds on the inpatient teaching service at UofL Health - UofL Hospital, and provides primary care to a diverse panel of patients in the UofL Centers for Primary Care – Internal Medicine office. He passionately advocates for the LGBTQ community on the local, regional, and national levels, and specializes in HIV prevention and gender affirming hormone therapy for patients who are experiencing dysphoria.

The Louisville community voted him “Best Doctor” in the LEO Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards in 2021 and 2019, and in the survey conducted semiannually by Louisville Magazine his peers in the medical community have nave identified him as one area's "Top Docs." He has won multiple teaching awards during his time as a resident and faculty member, as well.

"I challenge myself to learn something from every patient every day, and hope those working with me will do the same. As a medical educator, my mission is to create a learning environment that fosters intellectual curiosity, and enables trainees to develop their skills as providers of evidence based, high value, and compassionate care."

Kaitlin S. Gordon, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the University of Louisville Department of Medicine and serves as an Associate Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program.

Dr. Gordon was born and raised in Louisville, Ky. She spent four years in Athens, GA, where she played lacrosse for the University of Georgia Bulldogs and graduated with a bachelor of science in Cellular Biology with a minor in African Language and Literature.

She graduated from the University of Louisville School of Medicine in 2016 and completed her residency in internal medicine in 2019. She remained at UofL and served as Chief Medical Resident for one year before joining the program leadership team. Clinically, she serves as an inpatient teaching attending physician at UofL Health - UofL Hospital. She shares her free time with her husband, a radiology resident at UofL, and their children Miles and Andi.

"I am honored to remain on faculty here at UofL. The strong female leadership continues to support me in my efforts to become a respected academic physician. The clinical exposure is outstanding due to the unique nature of Louisville being a big city in a predominantly rural state. My passion lies in caring for vulnerable populations in my home city of Louisville while teaching and mentoring resident physicians."

Jennifer A. Koch, M.D., FACP, is a Professor in the University of Louisville Department of Medicine and serves as an Associate Director of the UofL Internal Medicine Training Program.

Dr. Koch trained at the University of Louisville for medical school and residency. After completing her chief residency in 2004-05, she continued in the program as an Associate Program Director before assuming the role of Program Director in 2014 before handing the reins to Dr. Olges in 2022 and returning to an associate director role.

She is a general internist who serves as one of the primary attending physicians in the residents' Continuity Clinic, and has been honored by the residents as an outstanding teacher in this setting. She has special interests in resident evaluation, mentorship, and educational design, as well as studying gender bias in medicine and medical education.

"Mentoring residents is the main reason I chose a career in academic medicine. Whether they choose private practice or academics, general medicine or subspecialties, I enjoy being part of their process of becoming outstanding physicians. I take pride in ensuring that every resident who enters our program is given the tools they need to be successful."

Tyler D. Sharpe, M.D, FACP, is an Associate Professor in the University of Louisville Department of Medicine and serves as Associate Program Director for the Internal Medicine Training Program.

He received dual Bachelor's degrees in Biological Sciences and Spanish at the University of Alabama in 2008. He then graduated from the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine in 2012, and went on to complete his Internal Medicine Residency and Chief Medical Residency at the University of Louisville.

His clinical duties include supervising residents in both inpatient and outpatient settings at UofL Health - UofL Hospital. He has a special interest in utilizing a variety of platforms to enhance learner education, and is currently involved in augmenting the use bedside ultrasound in the care of patients.

"I am very excited to be a part of the wonderful program leadership in the Internal Medicine Residency Program here at UofL. Our residency program does an outstanding job of equipping residents with the knowledge and skills needed to be successful Internal Medicine physicians, and the fact that we can have fun every day doing it makes this program truly special."

Michael J. Eiswerth, D.O., is the Chief Medical Resident for Education.

Dr. Eiswerth was born and raised in Cleveland, OH, and attended Miami University (Love & Honor!) where he majored in zoology with a minor in neuroscience. He attended medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, PA, graduating in 2019 before moving to Louisville to complete his internal medicine residency at UofL.

He is passionate about medical education and teaching. After chief year he plans on pursuing a fellowship in gastroenterology. Outside of the hospital he spends his time with his fiancé and two Miniature Australian Shepherds enjoying the Louisville parks system and playing soccer with friends.

"Training at UofL has been the best experience I could have imagined. I have had significant personal growth, made friendships that will last a lifetime, and had the most supportive and caring program leadership possible. Staying on as a chief resident was the easiest decision I have ever made, and I can't wait to give back to the program that has already given me so much. I'm most excited to work alongside learners of all levels from MS3 to PGY-4 in the clinical setting and be a part of their educational journey. It is truly an honor to serve the internal medicine residents, students, and program in my new role of Chief Medicine Resident."

Michael A. Heckroth, M.D., is the Chief Medical Resident for Scheduling.

Dr. Heckroth was born and raised in Tallahassee, Florida. He played collegiate baseball at Tallahassee Community College for 2 years before finishing his undergraduate studies at the University of Florida where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology. He attended medical school at St. George's University, graduating in 2019, before completing his Internal Medicine Residency at the University of Louisville in 2022.

Following his chief year, he intends to apply for a gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship and ultimately pursue a career in advanced endoscopy. He loves spending time with his wife and new son, Kaden, and enjoys traveling and outdoor activities.

"I am incredibly excited and thankful to be a part of the Internal Medicine Residency program here at UofL. This program has helped me to become the leader and physician that I have always wanted to be. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to work with, and learn from, a group of hard-working and compassionate people and look forward to serving our residents, medical students and faculty in this new role as Chief Resident."

Kasey M. Scott, M.D., is the Chief Medical Resident for Quality Improvement.

Dr. Scott was raised in Stanton, KY. She attended Morehead State University where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in biology. She attended University of Louisville School of Medicine, graduating in 2018, before completing her internal medicine-pediatrics combined residency training at University of Louisville in 2022.

She is passionate about resident empowerment and education and plans to pursue an infectious disease residency.

"I am so excited to work at UofL for another year! This program has been incredibly supportive of me and my family in every stage of training and I am honored to be able to give back to our residents in the same way."