Simon Alarcon, MD |
Hometown: Walnut, CA
Undergrad: UCLA Major: Biology Medical school: California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM) Hidden talents: Always having the right tool, charger, or snack—no one’s sure if it’s skill or sorcery. Can fix electronics by just being near them. Elite negotiation skills developed through nightly bedtime diplomacy with a toddler. The ability to deliver punchlines so dry, they require hydration. Mastered the art of the dramatic pause… essential for maximum dad joke impact. Favorite pastime: Hanging out with the family Favorite past job: EMT (ambulance, tech, and instructor) all amazing Fictional character you most identify with: Ron Swanson Favorite place you've visited: Cuba Most interesting fact about you: Once fought Bruce Lee and won (interesting story and probably not the Bruce Lee you're thinking about) |
Cassidy Allen, DO |
Hometown: Redlands, CA
Undergrad: California Baptist University Major: Biology Medical school: Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine Hidden talents: Buying the one thing on the sale rack that's not actually on sale Favorite pastime: laying in the sun until I'm red as a tomato, mini golf, thrift shopping, solving true crime cold cases and hanging out with Hudson Favorite past job: Middle school volleyball coach Fictional character you most identify with: Yzma from the Emperor's New Groove Favorite place you've visited: The lemon sorbet shop on the Amalfi Coast Most interesting fact about you: I'm working on designing my own fashion collection. I've finally made Hudson a sweatshirt he can wear out in public. |
Hudson Allen, DO |
Hometown: Jackson Hole, WY
Undergrad: Toccoa Falls College Major: Biology Medical school: Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine Hidden talents: Spilling ice cream all over myself every time I eat it Favorite pastime: Catching fishies, hitting moguls at top speed, traveling with no food or idea what I'm doing, feeling the rain on my skin because no one else can feel it for me, hanging out with Cassidy Favorite past job: Fly fishing guide Fictional character you most identify with: Spongebob Favorite place you've visited: Any coral reef I've gotten to snorkle Most interesting fact about you: I have a Crunchwrap Supreme from Taco Bell tattooed on my leg |
Alvi Cortes, MD |
Hometown: Caloocan, Philippines and Joliet, Illinois
Undergrad: Lewis University Major: Biology Medical school: Chicago Medical School at RFUMS Hidden talents: being able to sleep comfortably in an airplane Favorite pastime: reading, trivia, movies, climbing, hiking, traveling Favorite past job: ED medical scribe Fictional character you most identify with: Magikarp or Gyarados, depends on how I'm feeling :) Favorite place you've visited: Spain Most interesting fact about you: I learned how to ride a bike at 24 years old |
Anthony Le, MD |
Hometown: Renton, WA
Undergrad: University of Washington Major: Biology Medical school: Washington State University ESFCOM Hidden talents: I can flip an egg without breaking the yolk Favorite pastime: Hiking, backpacking, basketball, finding new music, cooking Favorite past job: Coffee farmer Fictional character you most identify with: Ash Ketchum Favorite place you've visited: Cameroon Most interesting fact about you: I was a Peace Corps volunteer |
Kimberly Mayekawa, MD |
Hometown: Walnut, CA
Undergrad: Whittier College Major: Biology Medical school: Creighton University School of Medicine Phoenix Regional Campus Hidden talents: Inability to finish my food at restaurants, board/card games Favorite pastime: Indoor cycling classes, reformer pilates, basketball, pickleball, going to the gym, foodie adventures, surfing, traveling, spending time with family Favorite past job: EM scribe Fictional character you most identify with: Lilo (leave me to die) Favorite place you've visited: Tokyo, Japan Most interesting fact about you: Making myself laugh even harder with my own laugh (my friends call it a cackle) |
William Naworski, MD |
Hometown: Bakersfield, CA
Undergrad: Bakersfield College, Texas Christian University Major: Biology Medical school: Burnett School of Medicine at TCU Hidden talents: Probably cooking Favorite pastime: Trail running or fly fishing. Being outdoors in general. Favorite past job: Working on a ranch, spending time outdoors with the animals! Fictional character you most identify with: Snoopy Favorite place you've visited: Chilean Patagonia! Most interesting fact about you: I competed in the Winter Triathlon World Championship for Team USA |
Darin Ngo, DO |
Hometown: Cupertino California
Undergrad: University of California, Irvine Major: Human Biology Medical school: California Health Sciences University Hidden talents: Somehow became top 1% in an online auto-battle chess game during my 4th year of medical school (TFT) Favorite pastime: Weekly trips to Costco for the $1.50 Hotdog Favorite past job: Line Cook / Animal Shelter Dog Trainer Fictional character you most identify with: Reuben, also known as Experiment 625 (Sandwich Stitch) Favorite place you've visited: Vietnam Most interesting fact about you: 2x Foster Failed as a Dog-Parent (Sunny & Miso, pictured above) |
Mieng Nguyen, DO |
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Undergrad: University of California, San Diego Major: Human Biology Medical school: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM-Erie) Hidden talents: Dealing cards with one hand and carrying all the groceries in one trip Favorite pastime: Tetris, siestas, and eating anything that can potentially cause heartburn Favorite past job: EMT Fictional character you most identify with: Kronk Favorite place you've visited: Big Basin Redwoods and Emerald Bay Most interesting fact about you: I fractured my right elbow playing flag football and now there's a palpable divot along the medial epicondyle |
Alex Parkhurst, MD |
Hometown: Cle Elum, Washington
Undergrad: Central Washington University Major: Biology Medical school: University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine Hidden talents: I can be good at playing the quiet game, sometimes Favorite pastime: Hiking, snowboarding, anything with Norm Macdonald Favorite past job: Snow tubing hill operator Fictional character you most identify with: Larry David from Curb Your Enthusiasm Favorite place you've visited: Sunrise, Mt. Rainier National Park Most interesting fact about you: I like my pizza without cheese |
Amber Pilch, DO |
Hometown: Santa Clarita, CA
Undergrad: San Diego State University Major: International Relations Medical school: Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine Hidden talents: Mastering the art of the All You Can Eat & the thrill of the perfect discount find Favorite pastime: Trail running/chasing sunsets with my pup, bonfires with friends, trying all my Yelp bookmarks Favorite past job: Dog walker turned dog trainer Fictional character you most identify with: Lilo Favorite place you've visited: Bolivia Most interesting fact about you: I’ve worked with over 1,000 dogs – I’m just glad my own dog still loves me despite this betrayal. |
Dean Renna, MD |
Hometown: Carlsbad, CA
Undergrad: UCLA Major: Physiological Sciences Medical school: Loyola University Chicago - Stritch SOM Hidden talents: Falling asleep in 0.5 seconds and making a mean quesadilla Favorite pastime: Surfing, camping, climbing, mountain biking, playing board games Favorite past job: Wakeboard Instructor Fictional character you most identify with: Nick Miller Favorite place you've visited: Florence, Italy Most interesting fact about you: Half of my right middle finger was cut off at a Chick-fil-A and sewed back on crooked |
Jessica Sharan, DO |
Hometown: Budd Lake, NJ
Undergrad: New York University Major: Neuroscience Medical school: Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine Hidden talents: Astrology and Tarot Card reading Favorite pastime: Pickleball, hot pilates/yoga, doing 1000+ piece puzzles, binge watching TV shows, and hanging out with my cat Favorite past job: ED Scribe Fictional character you most identify with: Cece from New Girl Favorite place you've visited: Mexico City Most interesting fact about you: I changed my name from Jassica to Jessica when I was 16 |
Danou Veasna, DO |
Hometown: Takhmao, Cambodia
Undergrad: California State University, Long Beach Major: Chemical Engineering Medical school: Touro University Nevada Hidden talents: Building IKEA furniture Favorite pastime: Watering my plants, gardening, walking, listening to music, tennis, badminton Favorite past job: Barista at Starbucks Fictional character you most identify with: Monica from FRIENDS Favorite place you've visited: Phuket, Thailand Most interesting fact about you: My name was inspired by a river in Russia |
Catherine Williams, MD |
Hometown: Santa Cruz, CA
Undergrad: University of California, Davis Major: Global Disease Biology Medical school: Mayo Clinic AZ Hidden talents: Napkin folding Favorite pastime: Hiking and playing music Favorite past job: Ride operator at an amusement park Fictional character you most identify with: Alexandra from O Pioneers Favorite place you've visited: Switzerland Most interesting fact about you: I'm a certified scuba diver |
Lori Zadoorian, DO |
Hometown: San Francisco, CA
Undergrad: UC Davis Major: Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior (yes, that is one major haha) Medical school: Western University of Health Sciences - COMP Hidden talents: finding new restaurants and coffee places to try, finishing my In-N-Out burger in a few minutes Favorite pastime: running, lagree, baking cookies, swimming Favorite past job: swim instructor for toddlers Fictional character you most identify with: Scrat from Ice Age Favorite place you've visited: Kona, Hawaii Most interesting fact about you: I'm always up for trying new foods — my most recent unique food was chicatana ants! The only exception? Cheese. I'll stay away from almost all of them. |