Axucillia Moyo, MD
Chief Resident, Internal MedicineDr. Axucillia Moyo was born and raised in Zimbabwe and later moved to Michigan, where she developed a passion for community health and patient advocacy. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences from Central Michigan University and attended Michigan State University College of Human Medicine for medical school.
Dr. Moyo relocated to the DMV area for her residency and was selected to stay as chief resident due to her commitment to resident wellness, advocacy, and program development. She is actively involved in community outreach initiatives and mentors local high school students through Inova’s Dream Big program.
Following her chief year, Dr. Moyo plans to pursue a fellowship in Cardiology, with a special interest in cardiovascular health disparities and health equity. Outside of medicine, she enjoys biking, cooking, and spending time with her husband and baby boy.
Andy-Bleck Nwancha, MD
Chief Resident, Internal MedicineDr. Andy-Bleck Nwancha was born in Durham, North Carolina, and raised in Silver Spring, Maryland. The eldest son of Cameroonian immigrant parents who both worked as registered nurses, he was raised with values of resilience, empathy, and service that continue to shape his approach to medicine. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from Morehouse College, where he developed an early interest in biomedical research through the Howard Hughes Medical Institute fellowship. He went on to obtain his MD from Howard University College of Medicine, where he was recognized with multiple academic scholarships and served as President of the Cardiovascular Interest Group, fostering medical student engagement in cardiology. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Inova Fairfax Medical Center, where he developed an interest in medical education and point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS), prompting him to remain as Chief Resident.
Dr. Nwancha has presented his work at the American College of Cardiology and the American Society of Echocardiography, and has published in journals including JACC. His clinical interests include general cardiology, advanced heart failure, and cardiovascular imaging, with a focus on integrating POCUS into training and practice. He aspires to a career as an academic cardiologist and clinician-educator, dedicated to advancing cardiovascular outcomes while mentoring the next generation of physicians. Beyond his clinical and academic pursuits, Dr. Nwancha is learning intermediate Spanish and enjoys playing the bass, piano, and guitar.