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Class of 2025
Undergraduate: San Jose State University, CA | Medical School: A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine, MesaI was born and raised in the Bay Area, California, and also completed my Bachelor's degree in Computer Science in the heart of Silicon Valley In my free time, I enjoy playing tennis, working on home improvement projects, and bothering any of our three cats.After spending three of my four years of medical school in Tucson, I fell in love with the sights, the food, the pace of life, and sometimes the weather. I knew THMEP was the ideal residency program for me because I had such great experiences interacting with the inpatient and outpatient attendings during rotations, and could feel that the residents were genuinely valued. Getting to stay in Tucson a while longer was an added bonus, and the opportunity to match with my partner sealed the deal.My subspecialty interests are in cardiology or developmental-behavioral pediatrics, and I have continued interest in biomedical engineering devices.Undergraduate: Arizona State University | Medical School: American University of the CaribbeanBorn and raised in the Phoenix metro area, I spent some time working as an engineer but had a passion for healthcare/medicine and decided to return to medical school. My studies took me all over the U.S. - from California to Florida, all the way to England, Sint Maarten, and more during medical school. I chose to return home to Arizona to be closer to my support system with my friends and family.I love the THMEP pediatric program because of its focus on resident well-being and hands-on resident education. I feel the closeness and the warmth of the residents and program faculty with every interaction. I was attracted to the support from the faculty in helping residents pursue their passions and the small residency size allowed for a very tight-knit and meaningful relationships with colleagues.In my spare time, I enjoy playing trivia, traveling, reading, and getting a good night’s sleep!Undergraduate: UC Davis | Medical School: A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine, MesaI was born and raised in Bakersfield, CA, and completed my undergraduate training in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at UC Davis. I went to medical school at A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, where I met my partner and co-intern, Morgan. During the last few years, I have lived in several places, including Mesa, AZ, and Renton, WA. With that being said, I am excited to return to the state with the most amount of sunny days per year! Aside from this, I felt most “at home” during my interview day with the THMEP pediatric residency program. It was clear that the program leadership and faculty truly supported the residents in all aspects.Outside of medicine, I enjoy eating, anything Disney, taking spin classes, and hanging out with our three cats. Undergraduate: UC Davis | Medical School: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Ostepathic MedicineI’m originally from the Bay Area of California. I attended UC Davis for my undergraduate degree and spent a lot of time in the PICU there as a child life volunteer. I attended medical school at PNWU in Yakima, WA, and was lucky enough to spend my third- and fourth-year rotations at a small town in Oregon. During those two years at a critical access hospital in a rural area, I learned from amazing attendings and such a diverse patient population. I originally didn’t know much about the THMEP program at Tucson Medical Center, but after my interview, I knew it was the place for me. Being in Tucson allows me to continue working with a patient population that teaches me things daily - and as an added bonus, my Spanish gets better with each passing month. I knew I wanted to be in a residency program that was on the smaller side so that I would be able to have more one-on-one time with patients and attendings. It was so valuable for me during medical school, and I look forward to it during residency as well!Undergraduate: Boston University | Medical School: University of Arizona, TucsonI was born in Boston but spent most of my childhood in Tucson. I attended UC Irvine for my first 2 years of college, where I studied Vocal Performance and Biology, did many solo and choral performances, and met my husband. I then transferred to Boston University for my last 2 years of undergrad and I absolutely loved my experience there. After graduating, I moved to LA for a bit, and then returned to Tucson with my husband for medical school. Although I didn’t fully appreciate Tucson growing up, I now love the serenity of the desert, the accessibility of both nature and city amenities, the ease of life, and the cost of living, so we have decided to make Tucson our family’s permanent home. My husband and I are now both PGY3s (he is in Internal Medicine), and we have a wonderful 3-year-old daughter and 2 pups. We plan to practice in Tucson after graduating, he as a hospitalist and I as a primary care pediatrician. I love being the center point for a child’s medical care and guiding families through the changes and challenges in childhood. I try to be a pragmatic doctor, balancing the gold standard and most evidence-based treatment with a family’s preferences, beliefs, and financial situation. I am excited to finish out my training here as part of the THMEP family.Class of 2026
Undergraduate: Arizona State University | Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University, GlendaleI was born and raised in Chandler and attended Arizona State University for my undergraduate degree. After graduating, I worked in a domestic violence shelter which ultimately led me to pursue a career in medicine. Along the way, I lived in St. Louis and Detroit, but ultimately came home to the state of Arizona to attend Midwestern University where I completed a master’s degree in biomedical sciences and attended medical school. I chose pediatrics because there is nothing better than working with kids and helping to care for the future generation. I am thrilled to remain in Arizona for residency close to family and friends. I am excited to attend residency at THMEP due to its small program size, hands-on education and one-on-one time with faculty members. In my spare time I enjoy hiking, baking, anything Disney, and spending time with my husband and two dogs.Undergraduate: Benha School of Medicine, Benha University | Medical School: Benha School of Medicine, Benha University, Egypt I knew moving from Chicago to Tucson would be a great adventure, particularly climate-wise. Choosing THMEP was based on many factors. I wanted a program where I would have a very one-on-one, hands-on. focused educational experience to set a strong base for my career ahead. Being a team member at THMEP in a highly populated city like Tucson meant that I would be very involved in each procedure during the residency, in addition to exposure to a lot of pathologies and patients. Another thing was my interview experience, which reflected how friendly everyone is, and the harmony between residents, all of which are aspects I care about, particularly in a place where I will spend years.In my free time, I enjoy cooking, knitting and yoga. I look forward to exploring restaurants and new dishes in Tucson, besides all the national parks and outdoor activities. I like gardening a lot and with sun all year round I believe it will be a pleasant experience.Undergraduate: University of Arizona Honors College | Medical School: A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine, MesaI was born in South Korea and was adopted by my lovely parents, an accountant and a pediatric dentist. I came to the United States when I was 4 months old and attended preschool through high school in Oro Valley, just north of Tucson. I then went to college at the University of Arizona and medical school at A.T. Still University, where I was able to continue learning medicine in Tucson. Throughout my medical school career, I was lucky enough to be able to rotate through TMC and El Rio; these experiences helped me realize how much I valued the mission of this program. I am so excited and humbled to be able to continue to give back to the community I call home as I navigate the journey of becoming a pediatrician. Outside of medicine, I enjoy eating, traveling and spending time with my parents, my grandmother and my longtime boyfriend. I am quite possibly the biggest Disney fan out there, which may explain why I love working with children.Undergraduate: Brigham Young University, Utah | Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University, GlendaleI was born in Illinois, but I spent the majority of my childhood in Tucson. I graduated high school in Tucson and moved to Utah for my undergraduate. However, I’d had enough of the snow and returned to Arizona. I then attended medical school at AZCOM in Glendale.THMEP was my first choice for residency. The small program size was ideal for one-on-one learning with attendings. I want the opportunity to grow into the best pediatrician I can be and THMEP seemed like the perfect opportunity for me.When I’m not working or studying, I love traveling, baking, playing pickleball, and spending time with my family.Class of 2027
Undergraduate: University of Jordan’s School of Medicine, Jordan | Medical School: University of Jordan’s School of Medicine, JordanI was born and raised in New Jersey until the age of 15. For the remainder of high school, I moved to Amman, Jordan (my parent’s hometown); where I experienced a different culture and lifestyle that certainly connected me to my roots. In 2021, I graduated from the University of Jordan’s School of Medicine and decided to pursue my passion for Pediatrics for the rest of my medical career. Being part of a child’s physical, social, and emotional growth is what draws me the most to this field. Knowing that Arizona is a hiker's paradise and Tucson a city of sunshine, I was sure it is the place for me. It is also known for its very diverse and heavy Pediatric population; I am looking forward to the impact it will have on my growth as a pediatrician. I chose to be a resident at THMEP because I appreciate a program that feels intimate and grows together like a family.Outside of medicine, I love roller-skating, contemporary dancing, water coloring, bouldering, writing poetry, puzzling, hiking, acro-yoga, reading, and spending quality time with my partner. Undergraduate: PSG Institute of Medical Sciences, India | Medical School: PSG Institute of Medical Sciences and Research/Christian Medical College Hospital, IndiaI was born into the snowfall of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and was raised in the frosty and dynamic town of Westborough, Massachusetts, along with my lovely younger sister, Nikhita. My childhood dream was to become a pediatrician. After graduating high school, I set off to India, my parents’ homeland, to pursue medical school. TMC was my top choice for my residency training because of its focus on teaching and education. I absolutely loved the close-knit community feel I had when I visited. I was drawn to Tucson's warmth, natural beauty, and its abundance of outdoor activities. My subspecialty interests are pediatric cardiology and adolescent medicine. Outside of work, I love spending time outdoors, swimming, yoga, listening to music, and spending time with family and enjoying my parents’ yummy homemade food. a lot and with sun all year round I believe it would be a pleasant experience.Undergraduate: University of Arizona | Medical School: Michigan State University, East LansingI have always had the pleasure of calling Tucson home. I was born just down the road at University Medical Center, graduated high school here, and completed my undergraduate degree at the University of Arizona where I majored in Physiology. My medical education took me to Michigan State University (Go Green!), where I’ve been fortunate enough to complete my schooling in the cities of Lansing and Flint.To say I am excited to return home for the next step in my training would be an understatement. I can’t think of a better way to begin this chapter of my career than to bring what I have learned in the Midwest back to the community that raised me. Knowing TMC and their commitment to Tucson, I look forward to the opportunities the program will provide to challenge myself in a way that prepares me for my future career while simultaneously allowing me to improve upon the health of the next generation of Tucsonans.Aside from medicine, I love music (playing, listening, all of it), cooking, and being outdoors whenever possible. This year especially, you will find me getting reacquainted with the sun and desert of my hometown.Undergraduate: Southern Utah University | Medical School: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, St. GeorgeI was born and raised in Utah and attended Southern Utah University for my undergraduate degree. Prior to undergrad, I spent two years in Peru which kick started my medical journey. I attended Rocky Vista University in St. George, Utah for medical school. During my education, I became a father of 2 beautiful daughters. My wife and I are extremely excited and grateful to be a part of the THMEP family. THMEP was our first choice for residency. We really wanted a small program to get more one-on-one training and be able to develop lifelong relationships with fellow residents. After interacting with the faculty and staff through zoom activities and a sub-internship, we knew this was the place for us. This program felt like a home away from home and everyone treated us like family. The diversity of Tucson will provide a perfect environment to become a community-based pediatrician as well as ample opportunity to maintain my fluency in Spanish. As an added bonus, the program aligned with our geographical preference because we love the sun and heat.My family and I have a special love for the desert, lakes, and red rock. During our free time we love visiting Lake Powell which is located in Northern Arizona and Southern Utah. We enjoy boating, traveling (especially cruising), and nearly everything outdoors from camping in the mountains to walking to the park.
