Psychiatry Residency - PGY4 Residents

Tony Duong, MD

Undergraduate: Oregon State University
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
Why Arizona and U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix​:  I initially decided to move to Arizona for medical school because of my family members in the area. Over the past four years, I fell in love with the endless dining options, night life, and local hikes that Phoenix has to offer. From all you can eat sushi to hikes less than 15 minutes away, there is something here for everyone. While rotating at Banner, the patient diversity, inclusive teaching environment and preservation of a work life balance made it clear that I should stay here for my residency training

Karishma Kothari, MD

Undergraduate: Arizona State University
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix​
Why Arizona and U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix​: I chose this program because of the incredible team I had the chance to work with during my sub-I during my fourth year. Everyone is exceptionally kind and supportive, making this one of the best learning environments I have experienced in all of medical school. Additionally, Arizona has been my home for years, and downtown Phoenix has transformed into an incredible, diverse and cultured place to live and work in.

Lukas Kuhnel, MD

Undergraduate: Colorado School of Mines
Medical School: University of Queensland
Why Arizona and U of A College of Medicine – Phoenix​: I have always had a tough time answering the question, "where are you from?" My family moved around quite a bit, but Arizona was where we settled down after my parents immigrated from the Czech Republic. Arizona became the state I spent most of my formative years growing up in, and it became the place and community I would call home. I chose Banner for its focus on the community it serves and the large variety of opportunities presented in various practices of psychiatry.