Emily Alberda, DO |
Hometown: Garden City, Idaho
Undergrad: Washington State University Major: Athletic Training Medical school: Kansas City University Hidden talents: During COVID when things were shut down I started doing copycat recipes at home, and have become pretty decent at making my favorite dishes from different restaurants. Favorite pastime: Cooking, baking, skiing, hiking, golf, watching a good tv series and hanging with my friends and family. I’m also very bad at fantasy football, but still play every year. Favorite past job: In the span of nine months I worked in a pastry shop, as an Athletic Training Intern, and then as a scribe in the Emergency Department. Fictional character you most identify with: Snorlax, because I love my sleep Favorite place you've visited: I have a trip to Japan planned after medical school graduation and I suspect that will top the list, but for places I’ve actually been, Hawaii is my favorite. Most interesting fact about you: I’ve been playing Pokemon Go since it came out, and have caught 80,000 Pokemon. |
Micayla Bork, DO |
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Undergrad: Wisconsin Lutheran College Major: Biology Medical school: Des Moines University Hidden talents: finishing a book in one day, pretending to enjoy high protein recipes, still needing directions for places I should definitely know how to get to Favorite pastime: weightlifting, going on walks, hiking, reading, shopping at Trader Joes Favorite past job: summer camp counselor Fictional character you most identify with: Leslie Knope Favorite place you've visited: Dominican Republic Most interesting fact about you: I took piano lessons for 10 years |
Patrick Bryan, DO |
Hometown: San Bernardino, CA
Undergrad: California State University - San Bernardino Major: Kinesiology Medical school: Rocky Vista University - Southern Utah Hidden talents: I always pick out the right number of hangers when I put clothes away, coincidence? I think not. Favorite pastime: Playing with my kids Favorite past job: Alligator Wrangler and maybe ER Tech at LLU Fictional character you most identify with: Patrick the Star Favorite place you've visited: Siargao Island Philippines Most interesting fact about you: At my peak I was prom king, it’s all been downhill since then. |
Katie Clark, MD |
Hometown: Escondido, California
Undergrad: University of California, San Diego Major: Human Biology Medical school: Wayne State University School of Medicine Hidden talents: Oil Painting! Favorite pastime: Horseback Riding Favorite past job: Teaching First Aid Fictional character you most identify with: Alice in Wonderland Favorite place you've visited: Ireland Most interesting fact about you: I have always loved snakes, I hope to some day advance the use of snake venom for medicine! |
George Deardorff, MD |
Hometown: Forest Grove, OR
Undergrad: University of Oregon Major: Biology Medical school: Oregon Health & Science University Hidden talents: Barbequing Favorite pastime: Golfing, Woodworking, Skiing, Scuba diving, Hiking & Traveling Favorite past job: Working at a vineyard Fictional character you most identify with: Jim Halpert Favorite place you've visited: Panama Most interesting fact about you: I got my Driver's license at age 4. Little did I know at the time; it was invalid outside of LEGOLAND. |
Michelle Dela Rosa, MD |
Hometown: Azusa, CA
Undergrad: UCLA Major: Physiological Science Medical school: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine Hidden talents: Befriending stray cats, naming people’s cars, finding music that fits the moment, being a deep sleeper (my dog is the only one who can reliably override my sound filters), convincing others to try my experimental cooking and baking Favorite pastimes: Being a dog mom, audio journaling, playing the piano, unwinding with classical music and oldies, battling tsundoku (definitely not the same thing as sudoku), watching romcoms and kdramas (happy to share recommendations), admiring the sunset Favorite past job: Tutoring Fictional character you most identify with: Princess Jasmine (even though my personality type fits Belle more) Favorite place you’ve visited: Italy (hard to resist the timeless scenery, history, and gelato) Most interesting fact about you: I was born the night before my sister’s birthday, so I joke that I am her coolest birthday gift. |
Navneet Kaur, MD |
Hometown: Portage, Michigan
Undergrad: Western Michigan University Major: Biomedical Sciences Medical school: Temple University - Lewis Katz School of Medicine Hidden talents: Knows 30+ digits of pi and can find you a house on Zillow - even if you’re not in the market (neither skill has proven particularly useful so far). Favorite pastime: Cooking, baking, hosting, spending time with loved ones. I love cleaning and decluttering - anything that makes a space feel fresh and put together. Favorite past job: Tutor for little kiddos Fictional character you most identify with: Agnes from Despicable Me Favorite place you've visited: Anguilla - bluest water I’ve ever seen Most interesting fact about you: I can make almost anything from scratch. |
Michael Kim, MD |
Hometown: Chilliwack, BC, Canada
Undergrad: Burman University Major: General Science Medical school: LLUSOM Hidden talents: Getting lyrics wrong to music Favorite pastime: Basketball, Soccer, CSGO2 Favorite past job: Waiter Fictional character you most identify with: Emmet from Lego Movie Favorite place you've visited: Vancouver, BC, Canada Most interesting fact about you: grew up in Korea, Philippines, Guam, and Canada. I am Canadian. |
Cass Krob, DO |
Hometown: Barnes, Wisconsin
Undergrad: Arizona State University Majors: Neuroscience & Forensic Psychology Medical school: Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine Hidden talents: Picking the slowest line or lane, turning all green lights red, conjuring a parade when I’m running late, and patience. Also, cornhole Favorite pastime: Scuba diving, crocheting, hiking, working out, making AYCE sushi disappear Favorite past job: Costco Bakery Assistant – it made me love Costco even more Fictional character you most identify with: I want to say Rosa Diaz but I probably lean more towards Amy Santiago (Brooklyn-99) Favorite place you’ve visited: Great Barrier Reef, Australia Most interesting fact about you: I have a scar on my arm from a brown recluse/violin spider bite when I was in Germany |
Sarah Li, MD |
Hometown: San Francisco, CA
Undergrad: University of California, Berkeley Major: Public Health Medical school: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Hidden talents: eating inordinate amounts of fruit, spelling Favorite pastime: volleyball!!! Or any sport honestly Favorite past job: Americorps youth health educator Fictional character you most identify with: Kim Possible or Snorlax Favorite place you've visited: Costco Most interesting fact about you: I can nap in any location, on any surface. |
Mary Marciniak, MD |
Hometown: Buffalo, NY
Undergrad: Andrews University Major: Nutritional Science Medical school: Loma Linda University School of Medicine Hidden talents: Finding new music, baking, and making a trip itinerary. Favorite pastime: Spending time with friends, binge watching TV shows, and being outside. Favorite past job: Boat driver & lifeguard Fictional character you most identify with: Ben Wyatt from Parks & Rec Favorite place you've visited: Yosemite Most interesting fact about you: I’ve hiked all of the 46 high peaks in New York! |
Diana Ortiz, MD |
Hometown: San Bern bby
Undergrad: UCI zot zot Major: double in education and psychology Medical school: UCR SOM Hidden talents: none Favorite pastime: eating Favorite past job: housewife Fictional character you most identify with: edna mode Favorite place you've visited: Sao Paolo Most interesting fact about you: only get down with 1000 piece jigsaws |
Atira Shenoy, DO |
Hometown: Santa Clarita, CA
Undergrad: California Northstate University Major: Health Sciences Medical school: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine Hidden talents: Can fall asleep anytime, anywhere Favorite pastime: Cooking/baking, trying new restaurants, professional passenger princess, & failing to convince my 20-year-old sister I’m cool Favorite past job: Target (employee discount!!) Fictional character you most identify with: Remy from Ratatouille Favorite place you've visited: Ko Samui, Thailand Most interesting fact about you: my ultimate dream is to compete on a Food Network cooking competition (and hopefully not get chopped in round one) |
Timothy Smith, MD |
Hometown: Murrieta, CA
Undergrad: UC Riverside Major: Biochemistry Medical school: UC Riverside School of Medicine Hidden talents: will usually fall asleep anytime I'm a passenger in a car Favorite pastime: baking, collecting pins, running, board games (Catan), discovering new coffee shops Favorite past job: Barista! Fictional character you most identify with: Cassian Andor Favorite place you've visited: London, England Most interesting fact about you: I've been working on writing my own recipe/cookbook. I most recently started to make cheesecakes without cracking them! |
Bruna Stoco-Miguelez, MD |
Hometown: São Paulo, Brazil
Undergrad: AdventHealth University Major: Bachelor of Science of Nursing Medical school: Loma Linda University School of Medicine Hidden talents: Cat whispering Favorite pastime: Traveling, hanging out with my husband, scuba diving, snorkeling, snowboarding, visiting family Fictional character you most identify with: Mulan Favorite place you've visited: Maldives Most interesting fact about you: I am starting residency with a one month old baby. |
Swetha Sundaram, DO |
Hometown: Simi Valley, CA
Undergrad: University of California, Los Angeles Major: Human Biology & Society Medical School: Rowan-Virtua SOM Hidden Talents: I will always make the train, plane, Uber, etc. I could be 30 mins from landing and I will make that connection that will depart in 10 mins. The train could be leaving in five mins and I will be a 15 minute walk away and you bet I will make it. Could be a talent or could be someone looking out for me, who's to say? Favorite Pastime: Hiking, Reading, Going to Concerts/ Festivals, Spending Time with my Family/Friends, Traveling, Any Racquet Sport Favorite Past Job: Library Clerk Fictional Character you most Identify With: Mort from Madagascar Favorite Place you've Visited: Yellowstone National Park Most Interesting Fact About You: I own a husky and he is my favorite running/walking buddy :D |