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Trey Begaye, MD
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Undergraduate: Arizona State University
Medical School: University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Favorite Activities: Running, cycling, video games, watching movies and barbering
Why Arizona and UA College of Medicine – Phoenix: I am originally from the Navajo Nation in Northern Arizona. After living in the Midwest, I decided it was time for me to come home to not only enjoy the sun, but to train particularly in an area where I’ve always envisioned to provide care that improves the health and well-being of diverse and underserved populations. I was interested in the residency program because they allow flexibility during electives, which provides me with an opportunity to work with Indian Health Services. I also felt the sense of family and camaraderie at College of Medicine – Phoenix during my interview day. One attribute of the program that stood out was that Dr. Brown, the program director, has health care experience in working with Native American populations. As a Navajo family medicine resident, I believe that mentorship from changemakers and leaders like Dr. Brown can provide me with excellent guidance, knowledge and inspiration to be effective and responsive when providing care to underserved populations.
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 Kaylee De Tranaltes, MD
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Undergraduate: Arizona State University
Medical School: UA College of Medicine – Phoenix
Favorite Activities: Hiking all over Arizona, rock collecting, watercolor painting, spending time with my family and friends
Why Arizona and UA College of Medicine – Phoenix: I was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona. It has been and always will be my home! There are a million reasons why I chose the College of Medicine – Phoenix Family Medicine Program that I could probably write a whole book. I did my third-year clerkship here and during that time, I realized family medicine had everything I was looking for in a specialty. I felt so welcomed and encouraged while working with both the attendings and the residents. Watching how they all interacted with each other and their patients made me feel like I was part of a big family, which is exactly how I wanted to feel while at work. Throughout other clerkships, I watched the family medicine residents work with other specialties and was blown away by their knowledge and ability to advocate for their patients. My interview day sealed the deal, and I remember coming home and thinking that this was my program. I’m so excited to be able to stay in my home state and work with such amazing people in a program I love!
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Ali Etman, MD
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Undergraduate: University of Connecticut
Medical School: University of Utah
Favorite Activities: I enjoy playing pickup basketball as often as I can! Also, I dibble and dabble in rap, cutting hair, playing video games and creative writing (currently finishing up a children’s book).
Why Arizona and UA College of Medicine – Phoenix: I felt at home from the moment my interview at the College of Medicine – Phoenix started to the moment it ended! I was drawn to the program’s excellent clinical training and commitment to serving underserved communities. Additionally, being a large metropolitan city, my passion for working with refugee communities will be well fostered here. Above all, the fun, supportive and loving relationship I witnessed between the faculty and residents sealed the deal for me. I felt all the love from everyone and knew I wanted to be a part of this family. I’m excited to discover Phoenix, and I’m a huge NBA fan, so I cannot wait to go to some Suns games!
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 Megan Kelly, MD
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Undergraduate: University of Arizona
Medical School: UA College of Medicine – Phoenix
Favorite Activities: Running, baking, cooking, reading, biking, hiking, spending time with my pup and husband, playing cards/games
Why Arizona and UA College of Medicine – Phoenix: As an Arizona native, Phoenix has always been my home, and it’s hard to imagine living anywhere else! The endless sunshine, numerous outdoor activities and my family being close by were hard to pass up. I chose Banner – University because I knew that I would be supported during the years of residency, while simultaneously receiving training from wonderful, compassionate faculty and serving the community that I love!
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 Cayman Martin, MD
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Undergraduate: Arizona State University
Medical School: UA College of Medicine – Phoenix
Favorite Activities: Spending time with my dog, Mack, playing cards and board games with my friends, group bike rides around my neighborhood, cooking (and then eating!), tending to my many houseplants, enjoying the outdoors
Why Arizona and UA College of Medicine – Phoenix: Even though I wasn't born here, Arizona is my home. I love this beautiful, wild state and am thrilled to be able to stay for residency! My medical school incorporated primary care exposure into the first two years of our training, and I was lucky enough to be assigned a mentor at College of Medicine – Phoenix Family Medicine Residency (Hi Dr. Rocke!). I knew I loved the people at this program and requested doing my third year Family Medicine clerkship here as well, which solidified my decision to do family medicine with the hope of returning for residency! While in medical school, this program specifically gave me opportunities for advocacy and community involvement that I knew I wanted to continue in residency. There's also amazing addiction medicine training, which is one of my biggest interests!
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 Kreena Patel, MD
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Undergraduate: Northwestern University
Medical School: Northwestern University School of Medicine
Favorite Activities: Hiking, going to the movies, cooking and of course Netflix
Why Arizona and UA College of Medicine – Phoenix: I chose this program because of its well-rounded clinical training with strong pediatrics training, and commitment to caring for underserved populations — including rotating at an FQHC — all within an academic medical center. I also loved that they encourage the residents to be leaders in the field, from advocacy efforts to making the AFP podcast. Most importantly, the people I met on my interview day and the sense of community I felt in the program were awesome. And, as a cherry on top, I get to live in beautiful sunny Phoenix, which is definitely a welcome change from Chicago winters.
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 Serenity Sweet, MD
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Undergraduate: University of Nevada, Reno
Medical School: University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine
Favorite Activities: I love the mom life. Most free time is spent with family and at kids’ sports events. I also enjoy playing board games and going to Costco. I also like to explore used bookstores and read fantasy novels.
Why Arizona and UA College of Medicine – Phoenix: My roots began in Phoenix before moving to Reno around five. I have two sisters that still live in the area. When I interviewed at College of Medicine – Phoenix, I felt a strong atmosphere for advocacy and diversity. Dr. Brown said, “Let’s change the world together,” which helped me realize that UA would be a training program like none other. I knew they would support my goals and passions. It was also very refreshing to spend the weekend with my sisters and having family made it my ultimate choice.
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 Kimberly Torrez, MD
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Undergraduate: University of Arizona
Medical School: UA College of Medicine – Tucson
Favorite Activities: I love to watch the sunrise during early morning brutal workouts, do home renovation projects, run up and down mountains — and of course relax with some Mary Coyle’s ice cream every now and then.
Why Arizona and UA College of Medicine – Phoenix: Arizona is home for me! I have been here my whole life and couldn’t possibly see myself any other place. I rotated as a fourth-year medical student with Banner University Phoenix Family Medicine and absolutely fell in love with the way they treat every patient as individual and whole people, have passion for the underserved community, and are compassionate leaders and providers. It is a true dream come true to be able to undergo my residency training in central Phoenix! I am ready, and excited, to begin my training to be prepared to help those most in need.
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