Victoria Behrend Medical School: Rutgers (UMDNJ-RWJ)
Undergraduate: University of Pennsylvania Interviewed By: Dr.
Hinchcliff & Dr. Uchida Interesting fact: Masters in
Bio-engineering. President of the AMA Rutgers Chapter 2012-13.
Basic science research background in cardiology. Speaks 4
languages! 2 Born in New Brunswick, NJ
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Brian Benjamin Medical School: UT Southwestern Undergraduate:
Rice University Interviewed By: Dr. Adam Petrich & Dr. Gary
Martin Interesting fact: Doris Duke Clinical Research Fellowship
ethnic differences in fatty acid metabolism. Hobbies: Soccer,
basketball, racquetball, flag football, running, reading, politics,
medical education. 3 Born in Binghamton, NY
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Madeline Bertha Medical School: Emory Undergraduate: Georgetown
Interviewed by: Dr. Saltoun & Dr. Foody Interesting fact: MSCI
- GI research in IBD. Tanvi Dhere and JP Norvell recommended! 4
Born in Milwaukee, WI
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Claire Beveridge Medical School: University of Chicago
Undergraduate: University of Pennsylvania Interviewed By: Dr. Jane
Winter & Dr. Gary Martin Interesting fact: Research on sleep in
the admitted elderly. Speaks fluent Dutch. 5 Born in Fairfax,
VA
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Baljash Cheema Medical School: Northwestern Undergraduate: Ohio
State Interviewed By: Dr. Ogunseitan & Dr. Choudhury
Interesting fact: Biked across the US for a cancer charity. Avid
chef, runner and sports enthusiast. Currently learning medical
Spanish. 6 Born in Cleveland, OH
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Xisui Shirley Chen Medical School: University of Michigan
Undergraduate: University of Michigan Interviewed By: Dr. Choudhury
& Dr. Vanessa Kim Interesting fact: Interest in food security.
Research on conveying cost of care to patients. Visual arts skills
with training in painting, sculpture and printmaking. 7 Born in
Fuzhou, China
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Lauren Chiec Medical School: University of Cincinnati
Undergraduate: University of Akron Interviewed By: Dr. Michelle
Prickett & Dr. Leo Gordon Interesting fact: Credentialed in
two-needle electro- acupuncture technique. Interested in
Onc/Palliative Care. 8 Born in Youngstown, OH
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Erin Cleveland Medical School: University of Southern
California Undergraduate: Santa Clara University Interviewed By:
Dr. Angarone & Dr. Ngan Interesting fact: Enjoys half
marathons, board games, high altitude backpacking, bachata music,
and basketball. Has traveled to Mexico multiple times to assist in
medical clinics for disadvantaged communities. Is fluent in
Spanish. 9 Born in Portland, OR
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David Coleman Medical School: Wayne State Undergraduate:
University of Michigan Interviewed By: Dr. Christian Stevoff &
Dr. Aaron Silver Interesting fact: Did research on staph and
planning on going into ID! Enjoys swimming, running, spinning,
weightlifting, baking, opera, musical theater, hiking, camping, and
reading. 10 Born in Jackson, MI
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Katharine Collier Medical School: Ohio State Undergraduate:
Princeton Interviewed By: Dr. Henkel & Dr. Heiman Interesting
fact: Chemical Engineer. Masters in Chemistry in Dublin, Ireland.
Member of the Princeton Women's Varsity Track and Field team. 11
Born in Waukesha, WI
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Lindsay Shelley Forbes Medical School: Washington University
St. Louis Undergraduate: Duke Interviewed By: Dr. Tosetti & Dr.
Ditto Interesting fact: Research in Breast Cancer survivors. Grew
up on ranch in Wyoming. Completed Missoula Marathon (2011), Boston
Marathon (2012) and St. Louis Marathon (2013). 12 Born in Sheridan,
WY
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Amanda Fuchs Medical School: Northwestern Undergraduate:
Dartmouth Interviewed By: Dr. Vanagunas & Dr. Kalember
Interesting fact: 2008 2011 worked as a residential counselor at
Serious Fun Childrens Network camp for children with life
threatening illnesses. Daughter of alum, Betty Fuchs! 13 Born in
Albany, NY
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Hawkins Gay Medical School: Emory Undergraduate: University of
North Carolina Interviewed By: Dr. Maganti & Dr. Baker
Interesting fact: Worked as a financial analyst for 3 years before
medical school. Won the Paul Farmer Award in Medical school for
starting a non-profit to implement rapid diagnostic testing for
Malaria. 14 Born in Savannah, GA
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Nilasha Ghosh Medical School: University of California Irvine
Undergraduate: Stanford Interviewed By: Dr. Peters & Dr.
Priyanath - Gupta Interesting fact: IBD research on the impact of
dance. Qualified for the 2008 Olympic trials in swimming. Invited
to swim in the 2008 Beijing Olympics for India. Speaks Spanish and
loves to travel. 15 Born in West Lafayette, IN
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Blair Golden Medical School: University of North Carolina
Undergraduate: Yale Interviewed By: Dr. Foody & Dr. Barish
Interesting fact: Did Teach for America then worked at McKinsey for
a few years before med school. Received a scholarship to work on
mental health policies at the World Health Organization in
Switzerland. 16 Born in Washington, DC
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Johan Guillaume Medical School: Stanford Undergraduate: NYU
Interviewed By: Dr. El Muayed & Dr. Denes Interesting fact:
2010 Stanford Community Health Award for Improving Heath Care
Access and Quality 2011 SPARK Scholar. Very involved in
humanitarian aid efforts in Haiti and interested in international
medical aid as a career path. 17 Born in Cap-Haitien, Haiti
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Kirti Johal Medical School: Georgetown Undergraduate: Duke
Interviewed By: Dr. Vassallo & Dr. Bloomgarden Interesting
fact: NIH basic science research in Gaucher Disease. Co-authored a
textbook chapter exploring the link between Gaucher and Parkinsons
disease. 18 Born in Mayfield Heights, OH
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Ravi Kesari Medical School: Albert Einstein Undergraduate:
University of Illinois - Champaign Interviewed By: Dr. Maganti and
Dr. Caprio Interesting fact: Gold humanism award winner. Research
and leadership roles in diversity and LGBT communities. Emcee and
producer of Einstein Skit Night and a class leader. 19 Born in Oak
Lawn, IL
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Alexander Leidner Medical School: UT Southwestern
Undergraduate: University of Texas - Austin Interviewed By: Dr.
Curry & Dr. Otto Interesting fact: Used to be quite good at
video games and was sponsored to play freshman year of undergrad
(2007) placed 3rd at the world championship in Sweden. Has played
guitar since the 7 th grade. 20 Born in San Antonio, TX
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Marysa Leya Medical School: Northwestern Undergraduate: Yale
Interviewed By: Dr. Ganger & Dr. Akhter Interesting fact: Comic
strip creator. Life long tennis player, captain of her college club
team. Basic science research with Dr. Lowe on the genetics of DM.
Wants to do cardiology. 21 Born in Chicago, IL
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Christine Limonte Medical School: University of Pennsylvania
Undergraduate: Brown University Interviewed By: Dr. Elissa Stern
& Dr. Denes Interesting fact: Research in mobile apps to
improve bedside communication. Founded the New England Festival of
Ibero American Cinema which is an annual competitive film festival
that showcases filmmakers from Latin America. Daughter of a
prelim-alum! 22 Born in Miami, FL
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Adam Lin - PSTP Medical School: Baylor Undergraduate:
University of California Irvine Interviewed By: Drs. Choudhury, Ma,
Wolf, Lowe, Bergan, McMahon and Munshi Interesting fact: Earned his
PhD at Rice University. Research in nano-particles. Intramural Flag
Football and Basketball champion in 2012! 23 Born in Taipei,
Taiwan
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Jessica McClure Medical School: University of Washington
Undergraduate: Washington State University Interviewed by: Dr.
Rashmi Sharma & Dr. Ami Desai Interesting fact: Has worked in
rural underserved communities doing projects on mental health and
diabetes as well as significant volunteer efforts. 24 Born in
Vancouver, WA
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Marie McKinnon Medical School: University of Colorado
Undergraduate: Rice University Interviewed by: Dr. Clara Schroedl
& Dr. Emily Martin Interesting fact: Obtained an MPH at Tulane.
Research in barriers to getting HPV vaccine. Marathon runner.
Member of a Modern Dance Company 2006 2009. Sculpture Installation
Work featured at Rice Media Center Gallery (2009). 25 Born in Fort
Wayne, IN
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Natalia Molinas Medical School: UT Southwestern Undergraduate:
Rice University Interviewed By: Dr. Sznajder & Dr. Dolan
Interesting fact: Basic science research in angiogenesis. Runner
and really into yoga. Couples matched with Raul Villarreal. 26 Born
in Asuncion, Paraguay
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Luisa Morales Nebreda - PSTP Medical School: University of
Central Venezuela Undergraduate: University of Central Venezuela
Interviewed By: Drs. OConnor, Ganger, Quaggin, Hauser, Wolf &
Mutharasan Interesting fact: Has been working on research with Dr.
Budinger and Dr. Mutlu matrix laminins in pulmonary fibrosis. Has
visited 31 countries and speaks 4 languages. Member of the Junior
State Swimming Team in Venezuela. 27 Born in Caracas,
Venezuela
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Cedric Munoz Medical School: Dartmouth Undergraduate:
University of California Santa Barbara Interviewed By: Dr.
Greenberger & Dr. Tschoe Interesting fact: Tennis (USTA member
from 2005-2008), played intramural soccer and hockey in undergrad
and med school. 1st degree black belt in Tai Kwon Do. Provided
translation and basic medical services for migrant workers in the
northeast. 28 Born in Manteca, CA
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Emily Nosova Medical School: University of California San
Francisco Undergraduate: University of California - Berkeley
Interviewed by: Dr. Lam & Dr. Repasy Interesting fact: Received
a year long training grant to study diet and exercise on vascular
health. Is a certified Pilates instructor. 29 Born in Odessa,
Ukraine
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Andrew Para Medical School: Ohio State Undergraduate: Michigan
State Interviewed By: Dr. Wunderink & Dr. Buck Interesting
fact: Research on STI in the LGBT community. Also conducted
research at the National Cancer Institute analyzing the human
intestinal microbiome. Enjoys weightlifting/physical fitness,
tennis, music-collecting, pop culture, and PC gaming. 30 Born in
Detroit, MI
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Phillip Santoiemma Medical School: University of Pennsylvania
Undergraduate: University of Pennsylvania Interviewed By: Dr.
Benson & Dr. Yentz Interesting fact: Significant oncology and
GI research. Avid Chicago sports fan and dedicated fantasy football
player. 31 Born in Elmhurst, IL
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Michael Schieber - PSTP Medical School: Northwestern
Undergraduate: Northwestern Interviewed By: Drs. Liebovitz, Roemer,
Licht, Agulnik, Wolf & Eklund Interesting fact: PhD from
Northwestern mechanisms of aging. Cellist in Chicago Metropolitan
Symphony Orchestra (2009-2013). Outstanding research Presentation -
Northwestern MSTP Annual Retreat (2013). 32 Born in Orland Park,
IL
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Jillian Simard Medical School: University of California San
Francisco Undergraduate: Pomona College Interviewed By: Dr. Pope
& Dr. Quaggin Interesting fact: Awarded multiple research
fellowships. Worked for 3 years in drug development as a chemist.
33 Born in Evanston, IL
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Stanley Swat Medical School: Rush Undergraduate: University of
Illinois Champaign Interviewed By: Dr. Schimmel & Dr. Komanduri
Interesting fact: Research on imaging modalities for
nephrolithiasis. Chicago sports enthusiast. 34 Born in Chicago,
IL
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Raul Villarreal Jr. Medical School: UT Southwestern
Undergraduate: Rice University Interviewed By: Dr. Avila & Dr.
Dave Neely Interesting fact: Managed a camp hospital in Texas
during the summer of 2012. Couples with Natalia Molinasalso likes
yoga. 35 Born in Laredo, TX
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Joshua Waitzman - PSTP Medical School: Northwestern
Undergraduate: Brown University Interviewed By: Drs. Sheridan
Meyers, Liebovitz, Alfred George, Paparello, Wolf, and Quaggin
Interesting fact: PhD from Northwestern biophysics and small
molecules. Plays the trumpet and ran the Chicago Marathon in 2012.
Awarded ASN Kidney STARS (2014) Myhrvold Family Fellowship. 36 Born
in Palo Alto, CA
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Chen Xie Medical School: University of Washington
Undergraduate: Amherst College Interviewed By: Dr. Amdur & Dr.
Kalhan Interesting fact: Research tech in an obesity lab for 2
years. Also received grant to study documentation of the goals of
care in ICU settings. 37 Born in Shanghai, China
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Cindy You Medical School: Harvard Undergraduate: California
Institute of Technology Interviewed By: Dr. Jennifer Tuazon &
Dr. Wenyu Huang Interesting fact: HFpEF research. Background in
applied math and big data. Avid reader (especially science
fiction). 38 Born in Herbei, China
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Quentin Youmans Medical School: Northwestern Undergraduate:
Brown University Interviewed By: Dr. OLeary & Dr. Yusra Cheema
Interesting fact: Summer of 2012 conducted research in Uganda on
health needs, clean water practices and health literacy. Interests
in health disparities. Enjoys performing as a tenor, music
composition and tennis. 39 Born in Columbia, SC
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Medicine Dermatology
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Lida Zheng Med Derm Medical School: Washington University St.
Louis Undergraduate: Cornell Interviewed By: Dr. Katie Hufmeyer
& Dr. Gary Martin Interesting fact: Significant work in nursing
homes. Interested in geriatrics and dermatology. 41 Born in Zheng
Zhou, China
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Preliminary
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Brandon Imber - Prelim Medical School: University of California
San Francisco Undergraduate: Harvard Interviewed By: Dr. Aashish
Didwania Interesting fact: Matching into Radiation Oncology. Grant
supported research at the NIH on neuro- oncology projects. Enjoys
traveling and aspires to visit every Hard Rock Cafe in the world.
Couples with Emily Nosova. 43 Born in Park Ridge, IL
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Oyinlolu Adeyanju - Prelim Medical School: Northwestern
Undergraduate: Washington University St. Louis Interviewed By: Dr.
Maganti Interesting fact: Matching into Radiology. Has a PhD.
Application quote Work hard. Come early. Stay late. Be nice!!! 44
Born in Ibadan, Nigeria
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An Ode to Maija!!! Congrats on 30 years in the DOM
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Maijas Interns - alum still on faculty! 2010 Dave Vermylen,
Tony Alvarado 2009 Tim Caprio, Sadiya Khan, Randy Orr, Jessica
Yarber 2008 Yusra Cheema, Nick Furiasse, Emily Martin 2007 Ryan
Buck, LVW, Jane Wilcox 2006 Alka Basil, Tom Nealis, Dan Schimmel,
Clara Schroedl, Kelley Wachsberg, Priya Vellanki 2005 Khade Kane,
Brad Sabin, Amisha Wallia 2004 Mobola Campbell, Michelle Pricket,
Mike Hoffman, Bijal Jain, Jess Montalvo, Susan Russell, John
Wilkins 2003 Kannan Mutharasan, Dan Toft, Dave Shapiro 2002 Ami
Desai, Allison Hahr, Minh Dinh, Aashish Didwania 2001 Mike Cuttica,
Leo Urdenetta 2000 Nita Kulkarni, Anna Lam, Dan Evans, Lee
Lindquist, Marianne Tschoe 1999 Jeff Barsuk, Micah Eimer, Jim
Flaherty, Dan Lee, Nimi Gonsalves 1997 Kevin OLeary, Ana Zakarija
1996 Jyoti Patel 1993 Angelo Costas, Pete Kallas, John Pandolfino,
Vanessa Kim, Anju Peters 1992 Tina Stosor 1991 Greg Brisson, Vinky
Chadha 1990 Jeff Trunsky 1989 Liz Apolonio, Anne Ditto, Mary
McDermott 1988 Evan Abel, Chris Cutler, Vera Rigolin 1987 Frank
Palella 1986 Gary Noskin, Rich Green, Carol Chu 30 years of
recruiting over 1200 interns!