
Harriet Barratt, MD
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Hometown: Chicago, IL
Medical School: Texas Tech School of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Trauma/critical care
Research Interests: Trauma/critical care, QI, diversity and inclusion
Personal Interests: Painting, sports, food and drink
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: The supportive environment and unmatched operative experience
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Maryam Khan, MD
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Hometown: Killeen, TX
Medical School: University of Texas-Southwestern
Clinical Interests: "General" general surgery, rural Surgery, breast
Research Interests: Physician wellness, global health, quality improvement
Personal Interests: Videography, spontaneity, gardening, gastronomy, camping
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: Because of the relationships we get to develop with our attendings starting from day one of residency
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Kashif Malik, MD
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Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson
Clinical Interests: CT surgery, critical care
Research Interests: Surgical education and cardiothoracic
Personal Interests: ASU Sun Devils
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: After doing 4 Sub-Is at this program as a medical student, I had no doubt this program was right for me. I wanted to learn how to operate and this program prioritizes that.
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Falak Patel, MD
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Hometown: Phoenix, AZ
Medical School: University of Nevada – Reno
Clinical Interests: Trauma/critical care
Research Interests: Surgical education and trauma/critical care
Personal Interests: Hiking, traveling, basketball, cooking
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: The clinical experience and autonomy are second to none. Level of camaraderie between residents and even attendings was something I did not get a sense of at other programs.
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Lora Shirey, MD
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Hometown: Douglassville, PA
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Clinical Interests: Foregut surgery, MIS, hernia repair
Research Interests: Abdominal wall reconstruction
Personal Interests: Medical sociology and history, languages, hiking, running, food science
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: I had a great experience as a sub-I and was impressed by the surgical skills of my chief and enjoyed the interactions between attendings and other residents. As someone considering general surgery without a fellowship after graduation, I wanted a program that would support and prepare me to operate after residency. Also, the exposure to academic and private practice groups is very helpful for considering possible career paths.
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Alicia Taase, MD
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Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
Clinical Interests: Cardiothoracic surgery, global health, simulation
Research Interests: Valvular disease, innovation in cardiovascular treatment and devices, heart failure, surgical education
Personal Interests: Traveling, singing, dancing, swimming, fishing
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: Clinical experience and exposure to multiple clinical settings, attending mentorship, resident camaraderie, culture of the program
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Caitlin Thornley, MD
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Hometown: Detroit, MI
Medical School: Georgetown University
Clinical Interests: Transplant, hepatopancreaticobiliary surgery, surgical education
Research Interests: Liver/kidney transplant clinical outcomes, surgical innovation
Personal Interests: Gardening, hiking, history and art, travel
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: Excellent clinical experience and training environment, strong sense of community amongst residents and staff
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