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Majd Aboona
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Undergraduate: University of Nevada – Las Vegas
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
Career Interests: Gastroenterology
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: Amazing people, beautiful city, excellent training
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Bianca Arellano
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Undergraduate: Arizona State University
Medical School: Arizona State University
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Alexis Bailey
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Undergraduate: William Woods University
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
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Inderbir Bains
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Undergraduate: Carroll College (Helena, MT)
Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine
Career Interests: Hospitalist, healthcare leadership, global health, nephrology
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: The excellent leadership supports their residents, the training environment has a community/academic training focus, and the wonderful outdoors in Arizona!
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Alec Bartlett
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Undergraduate: Drake University
Medical School: Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Nicole Boardman
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Undergraduate: California Polytechnic
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
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Elizabeth Cogdell
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Undergraduate: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Medical School: Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Career Interests: Fellowship in cardiology or hospitalist
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: I chose University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Internal Medicine Residency for the strong emphasis on both internal medicine training as well as fellowship preparation, the program’s friendly and supportive sense of community, and the setting of Arizona with beautiful weather and outdoor activities to enjoy during my free time.
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Vanessa Eller
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Undergraduate: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson
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Leith Ghani
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Undergraduate: University of Arizona
Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern
Career Interests: Hospitalist, GI or pulmonary/critical care
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: I chose the UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Internal Medicine program because of the overwhelming kindness and support I encountered during my Sub I rotation. From the first day, it was clear that this program represented a unique dedication to education and growth. As well as having the opportunity to serve such a diverse community and engage with an extensive set of varying pathologies.
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Isaiah Herrera
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Undergraduate: University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School: Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic
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Katherine Hersom
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Undergraduate: University of Southern Maine
Medical School: Midwestern University – Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
Career Interests: Cardiology, hospital medicine
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: Every rotation that I did at the UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix highlighted the passionate teachers, happy residents, and supportive learning environment. I knew I'd be happy and supported here.
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Ishitha Jagadish
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Undergraduate: Arizona State University
Medical School: St. Louis University School of Medicine
Career Interests: Undecided, likely subspecialty
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: I chose the UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Internal Medicine Residency because of the program's emphasis on collaboration, kindness, and wellness. I also appreciate the year-round sunshine in Arizona and being close to family.
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Deandra Kuruppu
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Undergraduate: University of California, Irvine
Medical School: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Career Interests: Primary care, endocrinology
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: I did a sub - I here and really felt like the program cared about the residents. There was also a great work-life balance. Additionally, I met some great residents and attendings that really helped me grow as a sub-intern. After I completed rotations at other programs, I couldn't help but compare the qualities of the UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix to the other programs and that's how I knew this was the program for me.
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Timothy Kuzel
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Undergraduate: University of Michigan
Medical School: Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center
Career Interests: Cardiology and participating in academic medicine
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: I chose the UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Internal Medicine Residency program because it offered an opportunity to work at a VA hospital and academic institution in a large and rapidly growing metropolitan area.
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Mariel Ma
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Undergraduate: University of California Irvine
Medical School: California University of Science and Medicine
Career Interests: Pulmonary critical care
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: The Program Director was thoughtful and she made time to know me as an applicant. I was also excited by the opportunity to come and help further develop POCUS training!
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Jeffrey McNaughton
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Undergraduate: Oklahoma State University
Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Career Interests: Rheumatology, endocrinology, primary care
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: I chose the UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix for a variety of reasons. First, while interviewing this program's mission statement to serve the state of Arizona and develop world class internal medicine physicians was readily apparent. The program's dedication to resident wellness was unique and stood out as they truly care about your personal and professional growth from a holistic perspective. The program offers a variety of research opportunities and the chance to learn in a state-of-the-art hospital with some of the most complex medical pathology presenting on a daily basis. Lastly, the opportunity to live in a diverse and thriving city like Phoenix, in a state as beautiful as Arizona was an opportunity few programs could offer.
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Phoebe Newell
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Undergraduate: Barrett The Honors College at Arizona State University
Medical School: Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
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Abdullah Mohamed Niyas
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Medical School: Alfaisal University College of Medicine
Career Interests: Hospitalist, cardiology
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: I chose the IM program at the UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix after experiencing first hand the variety of learning opportunities residents are exposed to on a weekly basis. Additionally, the supportive environment, resident camraderie and work-life balance really appealed to me. A significant bonus was also being able to stay close to family.
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Leenda Osman
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Undergraduate: Syracuse University
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson
Career Interests: Hospitalist
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: I chose the UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix because of the support and care it shows for its residents and the ability to remain close to my family in Phoenix. This program seemed to actually truly care about their residents and how their residents are doing. All of the residents are truly happy with the program and people like being at work. Also, I’ll forever be a desert rat-the best sunsets and hiking trails!
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Stephanie Nguyen Pham
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Undergraduate: University of California, Irvine
Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern
Career Interests: Cardiology
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: I chose the UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix because of its well-balanced residency culture which promotes both learning and personal wellness. During my rotation, all the residents are truly happy and always excited to learn. The city of Phoenix also has lots to offer in terms of food, music, sports and outdoor activities, so I'm very excited to stay here for the next three years!
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Giovanni Sassano
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Undergraduate: Hohn Carroll University
Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Hayley Specht
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Undergraduate: Saint Martin's University
Medical School: University of Colorado School of Medicine
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Ryan Toledo
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Undergraduate: University of Maryland, College Park
Medical School: University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences
Career Interests: Primary Care/Public Health
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: Diverse patient population, a sense of community, and supportive faculty.
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Allen Yu
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Undergraduate: University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
Career Interests: Hospitalist
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix was my home institution as a medical student. I fell in love with the program’s culture of camaraderie and support, alongside its commitment to serving the greater Phoenix community.
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