Madeleine Birch, MD |
Hometown: Cody, Wyoming
Undergrad: University of Utah Major: biology Medical school: University of Washington School of Medicine Hidden talents: My recollection of random facts and the number of times I can re-watch the TV show, Friends Favorite pastime: Spending time with my partner, Justin and our dog, Lola. Past time activities frequently include a good book and a nap. Favorite past job: Assistant dressage (equestrian sport) trainer. I rode and trained 8-10 horses daily and looked after their wellbeing, what could be better? Fictional character you most identify with: Ms. Frizzle from The Magic School Bus Favorite place you've visited: Yellowstone National Park Most interesting fact about you: I’m a triple. I have a brother and a sister and our birthdays are always a bash. In addition, our dog, Lola never leaves the house without wearing a bowtie. |
Noah Ghossein, MD |
Hometown: San Bernardino, CA/ Burj Qallawiyah, Lebanon
Undergrad: CSU San Bernardino Major: Biology Medical school: UC Riverside Hidden talents: Guessing the right answer Favorite pastime: Eating while watching YouTube videos. Favorite past job: Survey Caller Fictional character you most identify with: Viktor Navorski (Aka Tom Hanks character in The Terminal) Favorite place you've visited: Switzerland Most interesting fact about you: I skipped the 2nd grade but did the 10th grade twice |
Ben Herzel, MD |
Hometown: Columbia, MD
Undergrad: Union College Major: International Rescue & Relief, Biomedical Science Medical school: Loma Linda University Hidden talents: Juggling Favorite pastime: Exploring California's mountains and deserts, wrenching on cars and bikes Favorite past job: Coffee barista Fictional character you most identify with: Aang the Airbender Favorite place you've visited: The Nepal Himalayas Most interesting fact about you: I lived in a tiny home trailer for a year while I was applying to medical school |
Grace Kim, MD |
Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona
Undergrad: University of Arizona Major: Physiology Medical school: University of Arizona -College of Medicine, Tucson Hidden talents: Making oddly-specific Spotify playlists, ping-pong Favorite pastime: Rock-climbing, kite-surfing, planning for a future campervan conversion Favorite past job: Working in a tree ring lab processing samples from ponderosa pine Fictional character you most identify with: A mix of April Ludgate and Chris Traeger... sometimes a Gerry Favorite place you've visited: Plitvice Lakes in Croatia Most interesting fact about you: I lived in Sweden for 7 months and realized that despite the awesome Swedish meatballs, I can never permanently live in a place that snows |
Jodi Mao, MD |
Hometown: Sacramento, CA or Chongqing, China - I consider both of them home
Undergrad: UC Berkeley Major: Psychology Medical school: Eastern Virginia Medical School Hidden talents: Do ultrasound IVs count? Don’t let the nurses know. I’m also a pretty mean ramen chef. Favorite pastime: Taking road trips, visiting national parks, beach and rooftop days, charcuterie and pancake nights, having cake for breakfast, Netflix and chill with my cats Favorite past job: Papa Murphy’s Take-N-Bake pizza chef extraordinaire - I got to make pizza and make people happy by doing it Fictional character you most identify with: Spongebob. Patrick too. Definitely Patrick. Favorite place you've visited: Zzyzx, CA - first time I saw the Milky Way Galaxy Most interesting fact about you: I road tripped and camped my way across the country with my best friend when I moved from California to Virginia for medical school |
Sergio Marquez, MD |
Hometown: San Fernando Valley, CA
Undergrad: California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Major: Anatomy and Physiology Medical school: UCLA/Charles Drew University Hidden talents: Handstands Favorite pastime: Eating and exercise Favorite past job: Swim Instructor Fictional character you most identify with: Robin Hood Favorite place you've visited: Yosemite National Park Most interesting fact about you: I was midflight from New York City to Los Angeles during the September 11 attacks |
Luis Martinez, MD |
Hometown: Managua, Nicaragua/Downey, California.
Undergrad: University of California Irvine. Major: Biological Sciences. Medical school: Michigan State University-College of Human Medicine. Hidden talents: Doing The Rock’s “Rock Bottom” to my toddler. Favorite pastime: Relaxing and having fun, watering the lawn, hiking, surfing. Favorite past job: Substitute teacher/Professor. Fictional character you most identify with: Oliver Atom. Favorite place you've visited: Saugatuck Dunes State Park, MI. Most interesting fact about you: I once fell into a well. |
Jessica Muñoz, MD |
Hometown: West Chicago
Undergrad: Saint Xavier University Major: Biology Medical school: The Ohio State University Hidden talents: Boxing, Meeting Celebrities/Political Figures (Trevor Noah, Jorge Ramos, Obama, Biden, José Feliciano) Favorite pastime: International Travel Favorite past job: State Representative Intern Fictional character you most identify with: Wonder Woman Favorite place you've visited: El Peñón de Guatapé & Cape Town Most interesting fact about you: I bungee-jumped for the first time in South Africa. |
Oluseyi Obadeyi, MD |
Hometown: Lancaster, CA
Undergrad: CSU Bakersfield Major: Chemistry Medical school: Wayne State University Hidden talents: Playing the Shekere, playing ping-pong, axe throwing Favorite pastime: watching or playing soccer, hiking Favorite past job: E.M.T Fictional character you most identify with: T'Challa Favorite place you've visited: Yosemite National Park, UAE, Ethiopia Most interesting fact about you: I recently started roasting my coffee beans |
Natalie Oberhauser-Lim, MD |
Hometown: San Ramon, CA
Undergrad: UC San Diego Major: Biology Medical school: UC San Diego Hidden talents: I’m really good at jigsaw puzzles. Favorite pastime: Traveling, reading, trying new restaurants, hanging out with my fiancé/family/friends/cat. Favorite past job: Autism specialist paraeducator Fictional character you most identify with: Hermione Granger Favorite place you've visited: Tanzania Most interesting fact about you: I’ve visited 30 different countries. |
Alejandro Perez, MD |
Hometown: Franklin Twp, NJ
Undergrad: Brown University Major: Neuroscience Medical School: University of California, San Francisco Hidden Talents: Speed eating, quoting shows/films Favorite Past time: football, soccer, tabletop games, watching movies, eating Favorite Past Job: ED scribe Fictional character you most identify with: Chandler Bing Favorite place you've visited: Xcaret, Mexico Most interesting fact about you: I've inspired 4 public works projects in 2 states...by publically tripping & falling |
Alex Ramos, MD |
Hometown: Escondido, CA
Undergrad: La Sierra University Major: Psychology Medical school: Loma Linda University School of Medicine Hidden talents: dog-whisperer, filling awkward silences, setting 20 alarms and not waking up to any of them Favorite pastime: long naps, basketball games, lake trips, beach days Favorite past job: Tutoring Fictional character you most identify with: David Rose from Schitt’s Creek Favorite place you've visited: Havana, Cuba Most interesting fact about you: I was chased by a Javelina while on a trip to Mexico…they are faster than they look! And it was terrifying. |
Ryan Sylvester, MD |
Hometown: Jacksonville, Florida
Undergrad: Florida State College at Jacksonville/University of North Florida Major: Biology Medical school: University of Central Florida Hidden talents: Minor handiwork and other miscellaneous dad stuff Favorite pastime: Spending time outdoors with my family. Watching Jaguars football. Favorite past job: Nurse Fictional character you most identify with: Jaxson de Ville Favorite place you've visited: Mexico Most interesting fact about you: Many years ago I worked in construction and at UPS |
Nicholas Synstelien, MD |
Hometown: San Pedro, California
Undergrad: University of California-Los Angeles Major: Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics Medical school: Loma Linda University School of Medicine Hidden talents: Played bass guitar in a classic rock band in high school Favorite pastime: Baseball, football, basketball, golf, surfing, water skiing, music Favorite past job: Emergency department technician Fictional character you most identify with: Benny “The Jet” Rodriguez, The Sandlot Favorite place you've visited: Kauai Most interesting fact about you: When I was 7 years old, Shaquille O’Neal picked me up and Kobe Bryant hit my hat down in my face as I got a private tour of the Los Angeles Lakers’ locker room before one of their games. |
Elijah Walters, MD
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Hometown: Gibsonburg, OH
Undergrad: University of Findlay/ Lourdes University, OH Major: Biology w/ minors in chemistry and psychology Medical school: Boonshoft School of Medicine at Wright State University, OH Hidden talents: Playing guitar, amateur mechanic, beating hot wing food challenges. Favorite pastime: Songwriting, riding my Harley, powerlifting, Call of Duty. Favorite past job: Working as a farm hand most of my life and spending my gap year as a songwriter in Nashville. Fictional character you most identify with: Thomas Callahan III – “Tommy Boy” (Chris Farley = Greatest Comedian of All Time). Favorite place you've visited: My first time on an airplane was to visit California after residency interviews, TBD. Most interesting fact about you: I got injured during the offseason my first year of college football which led to me transferring schools. I then became a competitive cheerleader (which I didn’t even know existed at the time), made the varsity squad, earned a scholarship as team captain, and competed at nationals. |
Madeline Wohlfeil, MD |
Hometown: Delafield, Wisconsin
Undergrad: Michigan Technological University Major: Biology, Spanish International Minor Medical school: Wayne State University School of Medicine Hidden talents: I've got one moderately impressive card trick that I'll occasionally whip out at parties Favorite pastime: Skiing, yoga, watching Top Chef Favorite past job: Ski patroller Fictional character you most identify with: I like to think of myself of a mix between Ilana Wexler and Abbi Abrams Favorite place you've visited: Where they filmed Jurassic Park in O'ahu, Hawaii Most interesting fact about you: The first baby I ever delivered was in Mukono, Uganda |