Taylor Davidson, MD |
Hometown: Kalamazoo, MI
Undergrad: University of Michigan Major: Women's Studies, Spanish Medical school: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Hidden talents: Smoothie making, trip planning, finding every free workout class in the area Favorite pastime: Sunset walks, skiing, reading, wake surfing Favorite past job: Dog walker Fictional character you most identify with: Leslie Knope Favorite place you've visited: Morocco Most interesting fact about you: I was in a covid vaccine commercial and have unexpectedly seen myself pop up on Snapchat ads and gas station TV. |
Kelly Fong, MD |
Hometown: San Gabriel, CA
Undergrad: La Sierra University Major: Biology: Biomedical Sciences Medical school: Loma Linda University Hidden talents: playing the piano Favorite pastime: going on cruises/traveling, trying new foods, spending time with pets Favorite past job: working in an accounting department as a high schooler Fictional character you most identify with: Mei Lee from Turning Red Favorite place you've visited: Budapest, Hungary Most interesting fact about you: They say once you learn how to ride a bike you never forget, but I definitely forgot. |
Katharine Foster, MD |
Hometown: Bend, OR
Undergrad: Walla Walla University, La Sierra University and Oregon State University Major: History Medical school: Oregon Health and Sciences University Hidden talents: Making cakes, large tree climbing Favorite pastime: Rock-climbing, skiing and snowboarding and painting Favorite past job: I worked as a scribe for a podiatrist and we had this little team that did everything together; shoveling snow off the roof, assisting in surgery and climbing together after work Fictional character you most identify with: Katniss Everdeen Favorite place you've visited: Denali, AK Most interesting fact about you: I have a phobia of lake sharks |
Omran Gdara, MD |
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
Undergrad: UCLA Major: Biological Sciences Medical school: SUNY Downstate College of Medicine Hidden talents: freediving, screenwriting, aggressively shazamming songs Favorite pastime: swimming, hiking, any beach related activity, watching movies Favorite past job: Producer’s Assistant Fictional character you most identify with: Bugs Bunny Favorite place you've visited: Mo’orea, French Polynesia Most interesting fact about you: I’ve thrifted vintage clothing items from over 20 countries |
Rafael Gumerato, MD |
Hometown: São Paulo, Brazil
Undergrad: does not apply because the educational system works a bit differently in South America Major: does not apply because the educational system works a bit differently in South America Medical school: Universidad Adventista del Plata, Argentina Hidden talents: having a good song for pretty much every emotion or circumstance. I have also mastered the refined technique of cracking an apple in half using only my bare hands. Favorite pastime: running, working out, cycling, CrossFit, listening to music, discovering new songs, going to the beach, climbing onto rooftops, cooking for people. Favorite past job: Third-grade volunteer teacher Fictional character you most identify with: Aragorn, The Lord of the Rings Favorite place you've visited: Arno Atoll, Marshall Islands Most interesting fact about you: I very often wake up in the middle of the night with a song in my head and will have to listen to it in order to fall back asleep (if this happens to you as well, please let me know I am not alone) |
Ashima Katakwar, MD |
Hometown: San Ramon, California
Undergrad: Drexel University - Philadelphia, PA Major: Biology Medical school: Drexel University College of Medicine - Philadelphia, PA Hidden talents: Packing a ridiculous amount of stuff into a carry-on bag, reciting the Broadway musical Hamilton, ability to be constantly thinking about food Favorite pastime: Procrastinating, road-tripping, window shopping Favorite past job: High school tutor Fictional character you most identify with: Hermione Granger Favorite place you've visited: Venice, Italy Most interesting fact about you: In 2018, I studied abroad in London for a quarter and got to see Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on their wedding day! |
Jamie Marliere, MD |
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Undergrad: San Diego State University Major: Sociology Medical school: University of Central Florida College of Medicine Hidden talents: Handywoman projects, running long distances, hosting awesome get-togethers Favorite pastime: Riding & jumping horses, hanging out at the barn Favorite past job: Group fitness coach Fictional character you most identify with: Merida from Brave Favorite place you've visited: Honduras Most interesting fact about you: I have lots of fur babies, including two horses, two Great Danes, a dachshund, a three-legged cat and a couple goats. They have all moved across the country more than once. |
Robbie Mun, MD |
Hometown: Waianae, HI
Undergrad: University of Hawai’i Major: Psychology, minor in Biology Medical school: AT Still University Hidden talents: I can play the Hawaiian nose flute (‘Ohe Hano Ihu) Favorite pastime: Re-watching The Office Favorite past job: Santa Claus at the Mall – I’ve never felt so popular Fictional character you most identify with: Rick Grimes from The Walking Dead Favorite place you've visited: Osaka, Japan or Barcelona, Spain Most interesting fact about you: I’ve lived in temperatures above 120°f (AZ) and below -80°f (AK) |
Comfort Orebayo, MD |
Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria/ Norwalk, California.
Undergrad: Winona State University Major: Biology, Biochemistry Medical school: Kansas City University, College of Osteopathic Medicine Hidden talents: Singing, Crafting, Photography, Knitting and Sewing Favorite pastime: Travelling, Reading, Listening to Podcast, Trying new foods Favorite past job: Resident Assistant Fictional character you most identify with: Khadija James from Living Single Favorite place you've visited: New Orleans, LA |
Kimberly Park, MD |
Hometown: Berrien Springs, MI
Undergrad: Andrews University Major: Biophysics Medical school: Loma Linda University Hidden talents: fixing broken things, talking really fast, and remembering names Favorite pastime: escape rooms, oil painting, hiking with my dogs Favorite past job: physics teaching assistant Fictional character you most identify with: Jake Peralta Favorite place you've visited: The Big Island, Hawaii Most interesting fact about you: I’m currently illustrating a medical text book! |
Christopher Riba, MD |
Hometown: Simi Valley, California
Undergrad: Westmont College Major: Cellular/Molecular Biology and Biochemistry Medical school: Loma Linda University Hidden talents: I can lose anything. Look, it’s all about your goals. If Voldemort had just asked me to hang on to his Horcruxes they never would have been found. Favorite pastimes: Reading SciFi/Fantasy Books, watching terrible B movies with friends, and stealing the Declaration of Independence. Favorite past job: Alpaca Farm Ranch Hand. We had a love/hate relationship. I sheered and fed them, they kicked and spat on me. Fictional character you most identify with: Winnie the Pooh: we both love a cozy recliner, have a problematic relationship with food, and can wear the heck out of a red shirt. Favorite place you've visited: The Hilton Lakes in Bishop, California Most interesting fact about you: I have completed over 100 escape rooms! |
Emma Schulte, MD |
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Undergrad: Occidental College Major: Biology Medical school: SUNY Downstate Hidden talents: Winning the jackpot on Storm Stopper at the arcade, cooking without a recipe Favorite pastime: Miscellaneous art projects, attending any and every concert I can, scuba diving Favorite past job: Probably my brief stint as a receptionist at a trapeze studio Fictional character you most identify with: Tobias Fünke (No plans to run away to become an actor though, I promise!) Favorite place you've visited: Some favorites include Hopkins Bay, Belize and Isle of Skye in Scotland Most interesting fact about you: Before medical school I completed my MPH at Imperial College in London |
Kendall Smith, MD |
Hometown: Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Undergrad: Miami University (OH) Major: Chemistry, Spanish minor Medical School: Western Michigan University Hidden Talents: Parallel parking, filling awkward silences, identifying a Friends episode within a few seconds Favorite Pastime: Shopping, being outside, reading, trying new happy hours, playing soccer, drinking iced coffee Favorite Past Job: Hostess at a seafood restaurant (free lunch!) Fictional character you most identify with: David Rose Favorite place you've visited: Maasai Mara in Kenya Most interesting fact about you: During college I uncovered and solved a months-long credit card-stealing scheme |
Stephanie Torrez, MD |
Hometown: Laguna Hills, CA
Undergrad: University of California, Irvine Major: Public Health Sciences Medical school: University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry, NY Hidden talents: Handstands, remembering song lyrics, parallel parking, Mexican food critic, spoiling endings of shows for myself Favorite pastime: Weightlifting, snowboarding, being a Bills fan, reminding friends that Josh Allen is from CA Favorite past job: Barista Fictional character you most identify with: Eleanor Shellstrop Favorite place you've visited: Machu Picchu Most interesting fact about you: I had Entamoeba histolytica |
Nicole Williams, MD |
Hometown: Burbank, CA
Undergrad: UCLA Major: Psychobiology Medical school: Midwestern University, AZCOM Hidden talents: walking into obvious objects Favorite pastime: Hiking, camping, boxing, going to comedy shows, petting dogs Favorite past job: ED scribe, and intern at an addiction treatment center Fictional character you most identify with: David Rose Favorite place you've visited: Yellowstone National Park Most interesting fact about you: I am a self-proclaimed professional grilled cheese maker |
Andrea Witherell, MD |
Hometown: Piedmont, CA (Bay Area)
Undergrad: California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo Major: Kinesiology, Biology minor Medical school: University of Kansas - Kansas City Hidden talents: Baking pinterest-worthy baked goods, slacklining, navigating foreign public transportation Favorite pastime: Spending time outdoors (hiking, camping, rock climbing, etc), baking, traveling, trying new local coffee shops and breweries Favorite past job: EMT Fictional character you most identify with: Betty Crocker Favorite place you've visited: Trolltunga, Norway Most interesting fact about you: I cut my own umbilical cord after having my daughter (my husband doesn't do well with blood) |