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Jayaram Mohan, MD
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Undergraduate: Washington University in St. Louis
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine
Residency: Rush University Medical Center
Areas of Interest: General Gastroenterology
Hobbies: Hiking, tennis/pickleball, video games/board games, cooking (especially desserts)
Why the U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix: Professionally the program has everything I could want in terms of the broad clinical experiences (VA, hepatology, advanced endoscopy, general GI) and procedural opportunities within one of the largest and most diverse cities in the country. During the interview process, I was also impressed by how warm, supportive, and welcoming everyone I met was. The faculty during my interview day seemed genuinely caring and thoughtful about how to help their trainees reach their goals. The fellows I met during my pre-interview social seemed like they had really bonded and become great friends, which definitely makes it seem like a great place to live and work in.
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Adam Welu, MD
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Undergraduate: University of Arizona
Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Residency: Boston Medical Center
Areas of Interest: Advanced endoscopy, hepatology, general GI, and medical education
Hobbies: Hiking, running, trying different restaurants, sports, and spending time with family/friends
Why the U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix: I chose U of A College of Medicine - Phoenix for fellowship due to its strong combination of robust GI training, commitment to medical education, and the supportive culture. Additionally, getting to work and advocate for the community I grew up in excites me about this program.
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Kyle Pierce, DO
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Undergraduate: University of Denver
Medical School: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
Areas of Interest: Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Medical Education
Hobbies: Spending time with my wife and watching our daughters grow up, hockey, bowling, BBQ, learning about wine and advancing my sommelier level
Why the U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix: I chose the U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix for my Gastroenterology fellowship because of its excellent training and strong culture. The faculty are approachable, knowledgeable, and genuinely committed to mentorship, which has already had a lasting impact on my development. The program fosters not only the growth of skilled, efficient gastroenterologists, but also compassionate and supportive people who truly look out for one another - something I deeply valued and knew I wanted to be part of. Additionally, it offers the flexibility to tailor my education to my specific interests within gastroenterology, while allowing me to remain in Phoenix - a city where I hope to build my future career.
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