Joel Beck, DO |
Hometown: Manhattan Beach, CA
Undergrad: Stanford University Major: Human Biology Medical school: LECOM Hidden talents: driving across the country Favorite pastime: surfing Favorite past job: EMT Fictional character you most identify with: Uncle Iroh Favorite place you've visited: Spain Most interesting fact about you: I’m a twin! |
Rachel Chauvin, MD |
Hometown: Cerritos, California
Undergrad: California State University, Long Beach Major: Psychology Medical school: University of Pikeville- Kentucky Osteopathic College of Medicine Hidden talents: Falling with style on every hike at least once. I am 5’2 so it is not a far fall. Favorite pastime: Sunrise hikes, exploring new places, and trying new coffee places and bars Favorite past job: EMT in Los Angeles County Fictional character you most identify with: Lisa Simpson Favorite place you've visited: Helicopter trip to an Alaskan glacier to dog sled Most interesting fact about you: My dad and I got scuba certified when I was 14 years old! |
Emilia Clementi, MD |
Hometown: Venice, CA
Undergrad: Connecticut College go Camels! Major: Biology, Italian Studies Medical school: Wayne State University School of Medicine Hidden talents: Ikea furniture building, Facebook marketplace professional, climbing trees Favorite pastime: Surfing, Snowboarding, Skateboarding /anything outdoors! Favorite past job: Sailing Instructor Fictional character you most identify with: Moana Favorite place you've visited: The Amalfi Coast, Italy Most interesting fact about you: I had 15 chickens growing up in Venice and one day Julia Roberts asked to come in and pet them. |
Tatiana Eiley, DO |
Hometown: Chino, CA
Undergrad: California State University Los Angeles (Cal State LA) Major: Biology Medical school: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Hidden talents: Researching my restaurant order days in advance, quoting SpongeBob, and playing charades. I also know the entire handshake from the Parent Trap Favorite pastime: Giving my niece makeovers, playing volleyball & basketball, watching Forrest Gump annually, and being at the beach as much as possible Favorite past job: Waitress at California Pizza Kitchen Fictional character you most identify with: Chelsea from Thaaat's Soooo Raveeeen Favorite place you've visited: Lisbon, Portugal Most interesting fact about you: I have a healthy obsession with dogs and strive to be one of those 20 leash dog walkers when I retire! |
Michael Farah, DO |
Hometown: Pomona, CA
Undergrad: California State University, Fullerton Major: Molecular Biology Medical school: Western University of Health Sciences COMP Hidden talents: Losing things I just had in my hand a minute ago, never getting sick of pasta and noodles. Favorite pastime: Playing guitar, singing, hiking, traveling, eating, movies, bowling. Favorite past job: ED Scribe Fictional character you most identify with: The Lawyer (not Uncle Jack) from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Favorite place you've visited: Kaua'i Most interesting fact about you: I played guitar in 3 bands before medical school. |
Kyrillos Girgis, DO |
Hometown: Long Beach, CA
Undergrad: UC Riverside Major: Biology Medical school: Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine Hidden talents: Rolling my ankle every 3 steps Favorite pastime: Playing basketball, running, hiking, trying new restaurants, lounging at home with my family Favorite past job: ED Scribe Fictional character you most identify with: Arthur Favorite place you've visited: Barcelona Most interesting fact about you: I published a book in high school |
Salvador Hernandez, DO |
Hometown: Palm Desert, CA
Undergrad: California State University, Northridge (CSUN) Major: Biology Medical school: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM-Erie) Hidden talents: Parallel Parking. I parallel parked a 17ft UHaul truck in the busy streets of NYC without a rearview camera AND without causing traffic or hitting something... that is TALENT right there! Favorite pastime: Running, Gym, Binging new Netflix shows, and Sleeping. Favorite past job: Cutting lawns with my grandpa. Fictional character you most identify with: Stitch, from Lilo & Stitch Favorite place you've visited: Teotihuacan, Mexico (Pyramid of the Sun) Most interesting fact about you: My credit card locked the In-N-Out cash register after I had visited the same In-N-Out 30 times in a row. They thought it was fraud or something. |
Akhilesh Kumar, MD |
Hometown: Livermore, CA
Undergrad: University of California, Davis Major: Applied Statistics Medical school: University of Queensland - Ochsner Hidden talents: Playing violin, home barista, fantasy football Favorite pastime: Traveling, tennis, watching NFL, trying new recipes/foods Favorite past job: Intramural soccer ref Fictional character you most identify with: Charlie Kelly Favorite place you've visited: Japan Most interesting fact about you: I’ve lived in 3 different countries over the past 5 years! |
Spencer Lyons, MD |
Hometown: Sonora, CA
Undergrad: University of California, Santa Barbara Major: Biology Medical school: Brown University Hidden talents: Boogie boarding Favorite pastime: Scuba diving, skiing, basketball, racquetball, spikeball, listening to music Favorite past job: Lifeguard Fictional Character you most identify with: Bobby Pendragon Favorite place you've visited: Indonesia Most interesting fact about you: I’ve whitewater rafted on three different continents |
Paul Macaballug, MD |
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Undergrad: University of Nevada, Reno Major: Biology Medical school: University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine Hidden talents: Overthinking website bios, making obscure movie references, Ping Pong, Karaoke Favorite pastime: Eating, followed closely by camping Favorite past job: Working at a daycare during college Fictional character you most identify with: According to Buzzfeed, Mulan Favorite place you've visited: Florence, Italy Most interesting fact about you: I lived in the Philippines for a year as a kid |
Jessica Mendoza, MD |
Hometown: Loma Linda, CA
Undergrad: Loma Linda University Major: Clinical Laboratory Sciences Medical school: Loma Linda University Hidden talents: Singing, dog whispering, binge watching multiple shows at once, and eating an insane amount of sushi Favorite pastime: Traveling, spending time with family/friends, learning new things Favorite past job: Elementary Afterschool Teacher Fictional character you most identify with: Boo from Monsters Inc. Favorite place you've visited: Thailand & Philippines Most interesting fact about you: I got my scuba certification 6 years ago but have never dove in the actual ocean! Hopefully I will soon! |
Thien Nghiem, DO |
Hometown: Placentia, CA
Undergrad: University of California, Los Angeles Major: Neuroscience Medical school: Kansas City University Hidden talents: Finding the best deals using credit card/hotel/airline points. Favorite pastime: Traveling, hiking, snowboarding, going to concerts/festivals, hitting good breweries, and board games Favorite past job: TMS Research Coordinator Fictional character you most identify with: Todd from Bojack Horseman Favorite place you've visited: Thailand Most interesting fact about you: I don't have an inner voice and have never had a conversation with myself. My mind goes completely blank whenever I "zone" out, which makes it very easy to fall asleep! |
Ana Sandoval Zazueta, MD |
Hometown: Sinaloa, Mexico & Pasco, WA
Undergrad: Washington State University Major: Biology Medical school: University of Washington SOM Hidden talents: Black belt in Taekwondo Favorite pastime: Hiking, reading, sleeping-in, game night with family Favorite past job: Tie between legal assistant and lab tech Fictional character you most identify with: Katniss Everdeen Favorite place you've visited: Tulip Town & Mt. Rainer Most interesting fact about you: I enjoy challenges. Starting residency with a 2-month-old son. |
Jonathan Tung, MD |
Hometown: Temple City, CA
Undergrad: UCLA Major: Physiological Science Medical school: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University Hidden talents: Safely making freeway exits even with last-minute lane changes, jerryrigging tools (varying usefulness), inability to nap (might change during residency) Favorite pastime: Trying new foods and desserts, snowboarding, people watching in coffee shops, cooking, escape rooms with friends Favorite past job: Physiology teaching assistant Fictional character you most identify with: Uncle Iroh Favorite place you've visited: Point Reyes in Marin County, CA Most interesting fact about you: I have a single palmar crease on my right hand! |
Trinity Van, MD |
Hometown: Milpitas, CA
Undergrad: University of California, San Diego Major: Human biology Medical school: California University of Science and Medicine Hidden talents: Never finishing my boba in one sitting and subsequently accumulating unfinished drinks in my fridge Favorite pastime: Figure skating, traveling, cooking, baking. Spending time with family, friends and Joji Favorite past job: Wushu instructor. My students (ages 7-12) were adorable!! Fictional character you most identify with: Tifa Lockhart Favorite place you've visited: Seoul, Korea |
Sean Xu, DO |
Hometown: Temple City, CA
Undergrad: UC Berkeley Major: Integrative biology Medical school: Midwestern University - Glendale Hidden talents: DIY projects, crazy cooking recipes, fall asleep anywhere anytime Favorite pastime: Badminton, group gaming with friends, building Gundams Favorite past job: Animal lab assistant at Lawrence Hall of Science Fictional character you most identify with: Professor Oak Favorite place you've visited: Hokkaido, Japan Most interesting fact about you: Mini concert while driving long distances. . |