Intern 

Brief Bio

Anngela Adams
Anngela Adams

Undergraduate: Arizona State University
Graduate School: Arizona State University
Graduate Program: Biomedical Engineering
Medical School: U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix
Personal Interests: Dance, with more than 20 years of pre-professional training in ballet, pointe, jazz, contemporary, tap, hip-hop, lyrical, modern and ballroom styles; dairy-free and gluten-free cooking and baking; and following Formula 1, particularly the Mercedes-AMG team
Career Interests: Dermatology.

Sara Belko
Sara Belko

Undergraduate: Arizona State University
Graduate School: Arizona State University
Graduate Program: Biomedical Engineering
Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson
Career Interests: Radiology
Personal Interests: Traveling, having visited 28 states and 11 countries; hiking with her dogs, Harry and Daisy; collecting magnets; completing the daily New York Times games; participating in trivia and volleyball; and creating custom gifts using CAD and 3D printing
Why U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix: Originally from Chandler, AZ, I chose U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix because it offered a supportive culture dedicated to teaching and our success as interns!

Danielle Heiser
Danielle Heiser

Undergraduate: University of California-University of California- Santa Barbara
Medical School: U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix
Personal Interests: Herb gardening and caring for indoor plants, furniture restoration and refinishing, knitting and crocheting items for cats and babies, mystery puzzle games, and managing her cat’s social media account
Career Interests: Radiology
Why U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix: I chose U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix for its people-first culture, outstanding academic training, and commitment to developing residents as both clinicians and educators. After four years here as a medical student, it felt like the right place to begin the next stage of my training.

Kathleen LeFiles
Kathleen LeFiles

Undergraduate: University of Arizona, Tucson
Medical School: U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix
Personal Interests: Exploring local coffee shops and developing home barista skills; Pilates, yoga and breathwork; attending community dance performances; curating themed music playlists; listening to pop and alternative music and collecting vinyl records; attending live concerts; reading historical fiction, romance and fantasy; writing; and watching football on Sundays
Career Interests: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Why U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix: As a medical student at this program, I was able to experience first-hand the welcoming and inclusive culture at this program, educators who are passionate about teaching, and a supportive camaraderie amongst the residents. I knew that coming here I would receive training that would set me well on my way to becoming a competent physician!

Nicole Nyamongo
Nicole Nyamongo

Undergraduate: University of Texas at Austin
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
Personal Interests: Visual art, including creating a 10-year visual travel diary featuring Prismacolor and watercolor sketches from more than 15 countries and an 8-by-4-foot acrylic painting featured at the Blue House Too gallery; fashion styling and tailoring, including providing style consultations, alterations and complete wardrobe updates for peers and mentees
Career Interests: Dermatology.

Jax Ramsey
Jax Ramsey

Undergraduate: Arizona State University
Medical School: A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Personal Interests: Health and fitness, including weightlifting and Lagree; baseball, having played competitively and now participating in slow-pitch softball and coaching; and traveling to explore new cities, restaurants and coffee shops
Career Interests: Anesthesiology.

Trevin Reyes
Trevin Reyes

Undergraduate: Arizona State University
Medical School: U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix
Personal Interests: Playing pickleball; hiking, particularly on trails that lead to waterfalls; traveling, especially to beach destinations, with Kauai, Hawaii, as a favorite trip; and listening to audiobooks, including series by Brandon Sanderson and Sarah J. Maas and The Wheel of Time series
Career Interests: Anesthesiology.

Kennedy Sparling
Kennedy Sparling

Undergraduate: University of Nevada-Reno
Medical School: U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix
Personal Interests: Practicing heated vinyasa yoga and pursuing opportunities to teach as a newly certified instructor; creating mixed-media art and exploring the integration of 3D printing; hiking local Arizona trails, with a favorite trail located on forested family land in Oregon; and singing across a variety of genres, particularly acoustic pop, beginning with a childhood group performance at the White House
Career Interests: Radiology.