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Theresa Bui, MD, MS
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Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
Research/Clinical Interests: Breast Oncology, Health Equity, Social Determinants of Health, Education
Why the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: The General Surgery program at University of Arizona College of Medicine–Phoenix provides outstanding early operative experience and complex cases across diverse training environments in Arizona and Alaska, allowing residents to develop broad clinical and technical acumen. Furthermore, faculty, alumni, and co-residents foster a collaborative culture and are deeply invested in your success, which I have experienced since medical school. I chose this program because I am confident it will challenge me, support my professional growth, and prepare me to become an excellent surgeon.
Hobbies and Personal Interests: Reading, gardening, yoga
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Molly Fox, DO
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Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Research/Clinical Interests: Breast Surgery, General Surgery
Why the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: I love the Phoenix area, with so much to do and so much sunshine, and am happy to be able to be outdoors year-round. The exposure to high-acuity patients and pathologies, and a focus on early operative and robotic experience drew me to BUMCP.
Hobbies and Personal Interests: Hiking, paddleboarding, oil painting, anything surrounding good food or hanging out with my dogs
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Kristina Granados, MD
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Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine
Research/Clinical Interests: Rural Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery
Why the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: Rural track experience, amazing female mentors, surgical involvement since day one, and supportive co-residents.
Hobbies and Personal Interests: Eating, traveling, reading fantasy books
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Gillian Hecht, MD, MS
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Medical School: New York Medical College
Research/Clinical Interests: General Surgery, Acute Care Surgery, Pediatric Surgery
Why the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: The early and comprehensive operative experience and my amazing co-residents!
Hobbies and Personal Interests: Cooking, yoga, travel
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Agustin Herber, DO
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Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University
Research/Clinical Interests: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Hand & Microsurgery
Why the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: The program offers early operative experience and graduated autonomy as you progress through training. What differs from other academic institutions is our high operative case volume and diversity of experiences that help us cater to our patient population. Additionally, the program strives to push the limits of surgical innovation to shift the paradigm with robotic resident training.
Hobbies and Personal Interests: Spending time with my wife and daughter, everything Arizona Wildcat basketball, beating my co-residents in fantasy football
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Joseph Melius, DO
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Medical School: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine - Colorado
Research/Clinical Interests: Rural Surgery, Trauma, Wilderness Medicine
Why the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: Our program offers experience in academic, community, and rural settings, with the opportunity to tailor our individual training path to our desired career goals. Our staff is supportive, our resident cohort is family, and our patient population is diverse. Phoenix is a great home base - it may be hot outside, but that's okay, it's always the same temperature in the OR.
Hobbies and Personal Interests: Climbing mountains, lifting weights, riding horses, anything that involves going outside
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Danielle Wenger, MD
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Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
Research/Clinical Interests: Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Breast Surgical Oncology, Quality Improvement Projects
Why the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: During my trauma nights sub-internship, I had an amazing experience working with the incredibly supportive residents and faculty. The hands-on learning opportunities and strong camaraderie within the team made me excited about the possibility of training at my home program. Additionally, my fiancé at the time and now husband, Greg Sprout, had wonderful mentors in UA College of Medicine – Phoenix's interventional radiology department, making it an ideal place for us to couples match together!
Hobbies and Personal Interests: Yoga, traveling, finding the best vegan food, spending quality time with my friends & family
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Clare Zipf-Sigler, MD
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Medical School: Washington State University - Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
Research/Clinical Interests: Trauma and Acute Care Surgery
Why the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: The close-knit and genuinely supportive culture left a strong impression on the interview trail and has definitely proven true. The diversity of training opportunities in both academic and community settings was also a big draw.
Hobbies and Personal Interests: Snoozing, hiking, arts n' crafting
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