Infectious Disease Georgetown - Fellows
R. Austin Farneth, MD
PGY-5
Austin is a proud "yinzer" from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He moved to Washington, D.C. in 2012 while working as a middle school Spanish teacher with Teach For America. Teaching led him to find his love for medicine. Little did he know, his undergrad days as an International Studies major at Dickinson College had laid the foundation for a deep-seated passion for Infectious Diseases. His interest in medicine and commitment to his adopted home led him to Georgetown University, where he completed both medical school and residency. Austin’s interests include general infectious diseases, tropical medicine, sexual health, risk reduction, and antimicrobial stewardship. Austin is a true nerd at heart. When he is not in the hospital, he can be found spending his time playing Dungeons and Dragons with friends, sharing his love of Andalusian cooking, and snuggling with his dogs.Grace DeMarco, MD
PGY-5
Originally from South Carolina, Grace graduated from medical school at the University of South Carolina and completed her residency training in Internal Medicine & Pediatrics at Georgetown. She is thrilled to stay at Georgetown for fellowship and is passionate about pursuing her interests in HIV care, global health, and the intersection between infectious diseases and ICU care. When she’s not at the hospital, you can find her at the nearest Pilates class, coffee shop, or juice bar. She loves traveling, learning about new cultures, and attempting (unsuccessfully) to keep up with the DC restaurant scene.Richard Bronnenkant, MD
PGY-4
Richard Bronnenkant was born in Middle Village, NY but grew up in upstate NY. He completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences at Marist College and a master’s degree in biomedical sciences at The Commonwealth Medical College. He received his MD degree from Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine and completed his residency at The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education in Scranton, PA. Richard's interests include general infectious diseases, tropical medicine, travel medicine, and global health. Outside of work, he enjoys exploring new cultures, dining at new restaurants with friends and family, and running.Nikeith "Nick" Shah, DO
PGY-4
Nikeith “Nick” Shah is originally from Rockville, Maryland, and is proud to be back in the DMV for fellowship. He completed his undergraduate degree at George Washington University in Washington, D.C., followed by medical school at TouroCOM in Middletown, New York and residency at WellSpan York Hospital in York, Pennsylvania. His interests include general infectious diseases, academia and public health. In his spare time, he enjoys watching tennis (huge Federer fan), playing the drums, and continuing to hone his breakdancing skills. He may or may not have a slight obsession with dogs too.