The Louisiana Academy of Family Physicians is proud to announce the 2026-2027 elected student and resident delegates! Each year the Resident Student Leadership Committee begins as election process to select our resident and student delegate positions. This year, we build on experienced delegates and welcome new students and residents who are eager to promote family medicine and liaise with our Active membership. The future of Family Medicine is bright for Louisiana! Funding to the LAFP Foundation will make it possible to send our delegates to the LAFP Board of Directors meeting and General Assembly in July. Please consider making a donation to the Foundation to send our resident and students leaders to Destin.
Resident Elections:
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Christian Bonner, MD Dr. Bonner is a native of Baskin, LA. He earned his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. During medical school, Dr. Bonner served as the treasurer for the Family Medicine Interest Group in Shreveport. He also served his community where he volunteered as a firefighter. He is the recipient of the Michael O. Fleming award in 2025 and is a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society. |
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Jameycia Teno, MD Dr. Jameycia Teno is a PGY-1 Family Medicine resident at LSU Health in Kenner. She is a New Iberia native who earned her medical degree from LSU Health Sciences Center-New Orleans in 2022. Prior to pursuing medicine, she worked as a teacher for three and a half years, an experience that continues to shape her passion for education, mentorship, and community outreach. She also completed two years of OB/GYN residency training before transitioning to Family Medicine, where she integrates her strong interest in women’s health with a growing focus on lifestyle medicine. Dr. Teno is committed to building meaningful relationships with patients and providing comprehensive, patient centered care. Her goal is to practice outpatient medicine in a rural or underserved community in Louisiana. |
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Lacie Dunn, MD Dr. Dunn is a 1st year Family Medicine resident at LSU Health Shreveport-Alexandria Program. She is a Central Louisiana native and is proud to be home serving her community. Prior to residency, she obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in both Biology and Medical Technology from Louisiana Tech University. She then went on to attend LSU Health Shreveport where she obtained her medical degree. She is especially interested in rural and preventative medicine. Upon graduation, she plans to stay in Central Louisiana and practice outpatient medicine. |
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Alyssa Breedlove, DO Dr. Alyssa Breedlove received her medical degree from Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She chose to pursue a career in Family Medicine because of her passion for caring for all patients across all life stages – from prenatal care to pediatrics, chronic disease management and geriatrics. Outside of the clinic, she is involved in several professional organizations including ACLM, AAFP, LAFP, AMA and ACOFP because she believes health policy impacts the care of all patients. Outside of medicine, she enjoys watching Clemson football (Go Tigers!); reading romance and thriller novels; hanging out with friends and her pet cat, Benzo; and trying new restaurants and breweries. |
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Madison Lambert Dronet, DO Dr. Madison Dronet is originally from Lafayette, Louisiana, and is an alumnus of UL Ragin' Cajun. She completed her medical education at the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Monroe, LA, as part of the inaugural class of 2024. Her medical interests include women's health, nutrition, osteopathic manual therapy (OMT), and lifestyle medicine. She is dedicated to a holistic, trauma-informed approach to care and acknowledges the impact of social determinants of health on her patients. In her free time, she enjoys practicing yoga, gardening, playing music, and taking care of her dog. She has graduated from the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) Leadership Academy and is a member of AAFP, LAFP, LSMS, ACLM, LOMA, OPAC and AAO. |
Student Elections:
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Krista Malley, Student Ms. Malley is a Louisiana native pursuing her medical degree at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. She is passionate about primary care and advocating for medical students to consider family medicine. Following residency, she plans to practice broad-scope family medicine in Louisiana. She also enjoys mentoring pre-medical students and engaging in community outreach. In her free time, she enjoys sewing, baking, and taking long walks around New Orleans. |
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Margaret Thomas, Student Ms. Thomas is a fourth-year medical student at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center- New Orleans, applying family medicine during this upcoming cycle. She is involved with the Patient Navigation Collaborative, Curriculum Steering Committee, and Christian Medical and Dental Association. One reason chose this specialty is the unique ability that family medicine physicians have to equip patients for longevity through education and prevention, and she loves the relationship building that comes naturally comes through this. Her interests include palliative care, sports medicine and caring for underserved populations. Outside of school she enjoys triathlons, cooking, horseback riding, and trying anything new. |
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Michael Crick, Student Mr. Crick is a third-year medical student at Tulane University School of Medicine. Michael is from Baton Rouge and graduated from the LSU Honors College in 2022 with a B.S. in Kinesiology. He played college Ultimate while at LSU and completed his honors thesis on health-related fitness. Michael is passionate about primary care, sports medicine, and public health. While at Tulane he has served as the president of the Family Medicine and Sports Medicine Interest Groups. Michael is in the combined MD/MPH program receiving both his Medical Doctorate and Master of Public Health. “My goal is to be a caring family doctor that uses health-related fitness research and public health initiatives to promote physical activity and healthy lifestyles in our communities.” |
Congratulations to our winners and also to everyone that voted! We look forward to working with each of you in the coming year!
