Intern

Brief Bio

Austin Anderson
Austin Anderson
 

Undergraduate: University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
Career Interests: Cardiothoracic anesthesiology
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: Amazing program that provides both preliminary and categorical residents with great training and experience! Also, it’s great to stay in my home city close to family and friends.

Martin Dufwenberg
Martin Dufwenberg
 

Undergraduate: Arizona State University
Medical School: UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson
Career Interests: Radiology (prelim)
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: I chose the College of Medicine – Phoenix Internal Medicine Residency program for my preliminary internship year because of three reasons. First, I liked that the program is large and at an academic medical center that provides broad exposure to diverse pathology, from the ordinary to the complex. Second, I liked that the program offers plenty of room for elective rotations where I can explore personal interests. Finally, I liked that the program is in Phoenix as I am an Arizonan, like the city, and have friends and family in the area. It was the perfect fit for me!

Jordan Farhat
Jordan Farhat
 

Undergraduate: University of Missouri – St. Louis
Medical School:A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Career Interests: Neurology
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: I had a few rotations where I worked with UArizona residents and attendings that I really enjoyed because of how much they seemed to enjoy teaching and helping me out.

Kylie Johnson
Kylie Johnson
 

Undergraduate: University of Texas
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
Career Interests: Physician medicine and rehabilitation
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: I chose the College of Medicine – Phoenix because of the program’s willingness to collaborate with preliminary residents to shape the best and most educational elective opportunities possible.

Luke Lammers
Luke Lammers

Undergraduate: Barrett the Honors College at Arizona State University
Medical School: UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
Career Interests: Diagnostic radiology, Body imaging
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: I went to medical school at the College of Medicine – Phoenix and rotated through Banner's IM program, and that experience showed me that this program valued both supporting residents in their goals and providing them excellent training to succeed wherever they end up. The staff is always excited to teach; the administration always wants what's best for the residents; and, overall, the residents I worked with seemed extremely happy at the College of Medicine – Phoenix Internal Medicine Residency.

Diep Nguyen
Diep Nguyen

Undergraduate: 
Medical School: UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
Career Interests: Diagnostic radiology
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: The People! Everyone is very friendly and we all help each other thrive. Excellent clinical teachers and a residency program that actively improves itself.

Miriam Salamon
Miriam Salamon

Undergraduate: Touro College – New York
Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Career Interests: Neurology
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: I chose the College of Medicine – Phoenix because of its unique patient population, affiliation to the University of Arizona and geographic location.

Jesus Sandoval Macias
Jesus Sandoval Macias

Undergraduate:  Arizona State University
Medical School: UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
Career Interests: Diagnostic radiology
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: The program is very supportive of residents.

Milaan Shah
Milaan Shah

Undergraduate: University of North Carolina
Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Career Interests: Dermatology
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: Everyone in the department was very friendly and warm on my interview day, and it seemed like an environment that I would enjoy and thrive in. Plus, Phoenix is a wonderful place to live!

Blake Traube
Blake Traube
 

Undergraduate: University of Arizona
Medical School: UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
Career Interests: Diagnostic radiology
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: The camaraderie among residents, the dedicated and supportive teaching physicians, and the flexibility for many career-oriented electives

Thomas Varkey
Thomas Varkey

Undergraduate: Grand Canyon University
Medical School: University of Texas at Austin Dell
Career Interests: Neuro-immunology and multiple sclerosis
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: I love the Phoenix area and love the wildcats! I wanted to be in a city where I could see tons of patients and the College of Medicine – Phoenix offered me this awesome opportunity.