 Ahsan Ahmad
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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: Amazing people, beautiful city, excellent training
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 Qumber Ali
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Undergraduate: University of California, Irvine Medical School: Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine Career Interests: Gastroenterology Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: I chose the University of Arizona – Phoenix Internal Medicine program because of the kindness and curiosity I experienced during my Sub I. Everyone was so involved in education and helped create an environment comfortable to grow in.
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 Othniel Balizou
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Medical School: Universite de Bangui Career Interests: Interventional cardiology Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: I fell in love with Arizona after visiting. I had the privilege to do an observership and found out that the internal medicine family at the College of Medicine – Phoenix was just one of the best, and I really enjoyed the camaraderie between the residents. I really appreciate how supportive the medical education department was and wanted to stay here as long as possible.
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 Matthew Boliaux
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Undergraduate: University of Missouri Medical School: A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine Career Interests: Hospitalist Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: I chose UArizona because I felt it was the best of the hospitals in AZ, and I greatly enjoyed my time when I rotated here as a medical student.
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 Matthew Chaung
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Undergraduate: UArizona Medical School: UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson Career Interests: Geriatric medicine, hospice and palliative medicine Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: The strong camaraderie amongst the residents, supportive faculty and an emphasis on a growth mindset throughout all stages of training
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 Danielle Dowell
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Undergraduate: Barrett Honors College at Arizona State University Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine Career Interests: Cardiology Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix:During my interview with the program, I really felt like the College of Medicine – Phoenix had the perfect mixture of the academic environment and resources I was looking for to pursue a fellowship in the future, but also had a very close-knit program with a big emphasis on personal wellness. I have found this to be very true so far! It is also in an ideal location for experiencing amazing food, hiking, music events — you name it, Phoenix has it.
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 Aaron Flegenheimer
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Undergraduate: Arizona State University Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine Career Interests: Hospitalist, GI or pulmonary/critical care Why UArizona College of Medicine – 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.
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 Gregory Giancana
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Undergraduate: University of Michigan Medical School: Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Career Interests: Cardiology Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: I wanted to be close to family and I loved the open and friendly culture of this program.
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 Jasmine Gill
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Undergraduate: UArizona Medical School: UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Career Interests: Hospitalist Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: The College of Medicine – Phoenix was my home institution in medical school, and it was this program that fostered and nurtured my love for IM! I am excited to continue to grow and learn in this incredible environment.
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 Benjamin Goode
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Undergraduate: Seattle University, College of Science and Engineering Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine Career Interests: Hospital medicine, primary care Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: Sense of community, emphasis on resident wellness, schedule with good work-life balance
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 Zachary Harris
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Undergraduate: Arizona State University Medical School: University of California, Irvine Career Interests: Hospitalist, primary care provider Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: I knew I'd be coming into a program that makes great general physicians, and it's close to home.
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 Iljeoma Kalu
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Undergraduate: University of California San Diego Medical School: California Northstate University College of Medicine Career Interests: Undecided Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: I appreciated the friendly and open atmosphere of the program from interview day, and the friendships the co-residents seemed to have with each other. I loved the patient population and the opportunities to be exposed to patients of so many different backgrounds, as well as the amount of pathology I would see training here.
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 Matthew Lancaster
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Undergraduate: Clemson University Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine Career Interests: Hospitalist medicine Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: A strong commitment to wellness without sacrificing education
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 Katherine Lawrence
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Undergraduate: Abilene Christian University Medical School: Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine Career Interests: Primary care Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: I chose this program because of the amount of time and energy that the program leaders devote to meaningful development and education of the residents. I was also interested in this program because of the diversity and complexity of the patients at both Banner and the VA.
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 Alexandra Meilech
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Undergraduate: Washington and Lee University Medical School: UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Career Interests: Undecided, but open to primary care, hospital medicine or subspecialty Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: I went to med school here and was lucky enough to rotate here, so I have been really impressed with the supportive resident culture! I think this program provides opportunities to explore my varied interests and serve the community I grew up in.
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 Ralph Mendez
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Undergraduate: Creighton University Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine Career Interests: Likely hospital medicine, but considering fellowships Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: I was mostly looking for a program with a collegial learning environment with plenty of support from peers and faculty. The University of Arizona Internal Medicine Program offers this along with a wide range of fellowships — all in a city that I wanted to stay in.
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 Andrea Nguyen
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Undergraduate: University of Oklahoma Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine Career Interests: General internal medicine, sleep medicine Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: 🏥👨🏻👩🏻👧🏻👦🏻📖🌵 ☀️
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 Julie Nguyen
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Undergraduate: Franklin and Marshall Medical School: UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Career Interests: Endocrine, gastroenterology or hematology and oncology Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: The culture! Everyone is friendly and willing to teach!
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 Kyle Pierce
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Undergraduate: University of Denver Medical School: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine Career Interests: Gastroenterology Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: This program offers a rare balance between academic medicine and clinical education that will help me reach my fellowship/career goals without limiting my clinical knowledge or experiences.
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 Victoria Ramirez
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Undergraduate: UArizona Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine Career Interests: Hospital medicine or infectious disease Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: The collaborative and supportive environment among residents, faculty and program leadership, the strength of the clinical training, and the focus on resident wellness.
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 Alexandra Roach
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Undergraduate: Colorado State University Medical School: Albany Medical College Career Interests: Hematology/oncology Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: I wanted to go to a place where it looked like I could join a really good community and had options to explore several fields at a large academic center. I really did find the best of both worlds here!
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 Emily Ronan
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Undergraduate: Portland State University Medical School: UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix Career Interests: Primary care Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: Supportive co-residents and faculty, work-life balance, and the Primary Care Track
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Divya Shah
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Undergraduate: Queen's University Kingston, Ontario, Canada Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine Career Interests: Allery/immunology or rheumatology Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: The range of clinical opportunities, the emphasis on scholarly activities, the location and sunshine, and, most importantly, the culture of the program
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 Timothy Shimon
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Undergraduate: UArizona Medical School:Creighton University School of Medicine Career Interests: Internal medicine, specialty undecided Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: I chose as the College of Medicine – Phoenix because of the support it shows for its residents and the ability to remain close to my family in Phoenix.
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 Daniel Windschill
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Undergraduate: South Dakota State University Medical School: A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine Career Interests: Pulmonary/critical care Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: As a student I was able to complete rotations at Banner – University Medical Center and the Phoenix VA. I worked with some great residents and attendings that were supportive and knowledgeable. I really liked the environment and the people there, and I knew it was the place I could reach my potential.
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