She grew up in Marietta, GA and earned her Bachelors of Science at Randolph-Macon Womans College in Lynchburg, VA. Prior to attending the Masters of Physician Assistant Program at EVMS, Mrs. Guida volunteered as a Paramedic with the Virginia Beach Volunteer Rescue Squad for six years. Since obtaining her Masters degree, Mrs. Guida has provided inpatient care in Hampton Roads for 11 years, with experience in Trauma/General Surgery, Orthopedics, Cardiology, and Emergency Medicine. Most recently, she has practiced Internal Medicine at multiple local Assisted Living facilities. Tara has experience treating PTSD, anxiety, depression, acute situational depression, psychiatric disorders secondary to medical conditions, drug addiction, and ADHD.