Meet Our Residents


Jenn Lane
Undergraduate: UC Santa Barbara
Medical School: Drexel University
Interests: Floating, slacklining, mixology, rivers, waterfalls, camping, hiking, coffee, reading, fostering kittens

Bruce Leewiwatanakul
Undergraduate: UCLA
Graduate: Boston University
Medical School: AT Still University – School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
Interests: being a homebody, cooking, going out to eat at restaurants and pretending I’m a food critic, Costco, plants, watching trashy reality tv shows

Rachna Mamidi
Undergraduate: UCLA
Medical School: New York Medical College
Interests: Yoga, long distance running, hiking, camping, bollywood dance, traveling

Chelsea Banks
Undergraduate: McGill University
Medical School: Marshall University
Interests: Running, hiking, bird watching, snuggles with my cat

Kelsie Bond
Undergraduate: University of Washington
Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine
Interests: Baking, watching the Blazers, dogs, going to the coast
Brittany Cornfield
Undergraduate: University of Washington
Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University SOM
Interests: Spending time with my husband, hiking the long trail by our house, watching crime based documentaries, playing the guitar (semi-well), making kids smile at any cost even if I look insane doing it (85% of the time I do)

Shira Einstein
Undergraduate: University of Oregon
Medical School: OHSU
Interests: hiking and camping, napping, traveling to Latin America and practicing my Spanish, cooking, advocacy

Callia Elkhal
Undergraduate: Oregon State University
Medical School: OHSU
Interests: Fun things: Hiking, board games, kayaking on the Willamette River, exploring Oregon with friends, family coffee shop, visiting nieces/nephew
Future things: Outpatient gen peds in town!

Jordan Frei
Undergraduate: University of Utah
Medical School: University of Texas at San Antonio
Interests: running, bouldering/climbing, hiking, video games, board games

Patrick Hogan - Rising Chief Resident
Undergraduate: University of Chicago
Medical School: Rush University
Interests: Hiking/camping, skiing, running, piano playing, board and video games

Zach Hutchinson
Undergraduate: Willamette University
Medical School: Penn State
Interests: Tennis, hiking, camping, skiing, traveling, reading
Kelsey Ige
Undergraduate: University of Pennsylvania
Medical School: John A. Burns School of Medicine University of Hawaii
Interests: Being the "taste tester" for my family's meals or baked goods; Hiking; current favorite hikes are Olomana in Kailua, Hawaii and Trail of Ten Falls Loop in Marion County, Oregon; Eating fresh omakase sushi, chocolate, ice cream and mochi (preferably with ice cream)
Sainabou Jallow
Undergraduate: Reed College
Medical School: Temple University
Interests: Coffee, Reading, baking/cooking, knitting, puzzles, bingo, playing with my dog

Kamyron Jordan
Undergraduate: University of Georgia
Medical School: Morehouse School of Medicine
Interests: Auto racing (Formula 1, Formula Drift), football (UGA, Falcons), soccer (ATL UTD), dancing, trying new recipes that friends make, swimming, going to the dog park

Cassie Loren
Undergraduate: Oregon State University
Medical School: Vanderbilt University
Interests: Hiking, skiing, running, sewing, baking, gardening

Bridget O'Connell-Long
Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Medical School: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Interests: My dog, hiking, golfing, camping, hospital medicine, advocacy
Christina Rufener
Undergraduate: St. Louis University
Medical School: Creighton University
Interests: Yoga, running, hiking, skiing, cooking/baking

Oresta Rule
Undergraduate: Oregon State University
Medical School: University of California San Diego
Interests: Backpacking, trail running, ice cream, and awkward animals

Andrew Steinfeldt
Undergraduate: University of Minnesota Crookston
Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Interests: Traveling, hiking, van camping, and the Green Bay Packers! Go Pack Go!
Ana Van Meurs - Rising Chief Resident
Undergraduate: Brown University
Medical School: Brown University
Interests: Hiking, kayaking, skiing, exploring new neighborhoods, attempting (and failing) to take my cats for a walk like a Portlander.

Will Wurster - Rising Chief Resident
Undergraduate: Rhodes College
Medical School: University of Kansas
Interests: Sports - big NBA fan, go blazers! Outdoor activities - backpacking, hiking, stand up paddle boarding, skiing

Andrew Arndt
Undergraduate: Washington State University (Go Cougs!)
Medical School: OHSU
Interests: Intramural sports, board games, snowboarding and singing in the car

Adrian Banerji
Undergraduate: Tufts University
Medical School: State University of New York, Downstate
Interests: Ultimate Frisbee

Laura Burbach
Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin - Madison
Medical School: Penn State College of Medicine
Interests: Volleyball, tennis, golf, biking, camping, hiking, cooking, reading

Alex Burford
Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin Madison
Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Interests: Attending musicals, hiking/ camping, watching the NBA, and trying new foods!

Olivia Charlier
Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Medical School: University of Colorado
Interests: Playing outside with friends, sunshine, dancing, music

Frances Chiang
Undergraduate: Georgia Tech
Graduate: Boston University School of Medicine
Medical School: AT Still University - School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
Interests: biking, hiking, going to new restaurants and trying all the boba places in town

Savannah Coe
Undergraduate: Fordham University
Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University
Interests: I love all the outdoor activities easily found around Portland including hiking, running, kayaking, skiing, and biking. When I'm not outdoors, I love visiting local breweries and wineries with friends!

Tate Correll
Undergraduate: Colorado State University
Medical School: Rocky Vista University
Interests: Yoga, skiing, hiking, camping, rock climbing, hanging out with my husband and son!

Mackenzie Deane
Undergraduate: Pacific Lutheran University
Medical School: OHSU
Interests: Hiking, watching and playing sports (go thorns!), spending time outside, spending time with family and friends, eating lots of yummy food, and drinking coffee
Christine Dinh
Undergraduate: University of California at Berkeley
Medical School: University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
Interests: LGBTQ+ health, cooking / baking, spending time with husband Marcus, reading, music, cute things, board games, Stardew Valley, Zelda, anime

Karen Fryefield
Undergraduate: Smith College
Medical School: OHSU
Interests: Singing, playing board games, swimming outdoors, backpacking, solving puzzles.

Mac Garrett
Undergraduate: Hamline University
Medical School: University of Minnesota
Interests: Video games, home improvement, design, cats, trying new breweries

Rob McRae
Undergraduate: Saint Mary's College of California
Medical School: University of Utah School of Medicine
Interests: Backpacking, fishing, golf

Lori Morgan
Undergraduate: Illinois Wesleyan University
Graduate: The Cleveland Institute of Music
Medical School: Indiana University
Interests: Being outside, DIY projects around the house, cello, visiting fun Portland shops, ginger beer

Katie Sacotte
Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin
Medical School: Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
Interests: Rock climbing, mountaineering, hiking, baking, and hanging with friends.

Caitlin Sawyer
Undergraduate: University of California San Diego
Medical School: University of Washington
Interests: Watercolor, thrift shopping, hanging with my 2 dogs and 2 cats, Art in Medicine, being silly with my husband, nice people, pretty outdoors, positive vibes

Hannah Yerxa
Undergraduate: University of Connecticut
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Interests: Hiking, cooking, eating, reading, and spending time outside

Olivia Bagot
Undergraduate: UC Davis
Medical School: UC Davis School of Medicine
Interests: Crossfit, board games (winning board games), hiking, watching Real Housewives

Carlee Beckler
Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame
Medical School: Keck SOM of USC
Interests: running, hiking, camping, biking, cooking, picnics, happy hours, collecting succulents, searching for the best chocolate croissant in Portland, LA Dodgers, Cleveland Browns
Jason Blanks
Undergraduate: University of Puget Sound
Medical School: UC Davis School of Medicine
Interests: Rock climbing, mountaineering, skiing, backpacking, yoga, baking, desperately trying to keep my houseplants alive, transgender care, critical care, medical education

Ethan Canty
Undergraduate: Dartmouth College
Medical School: Penn State College of Medicine
Interests: Nature, the outdoors, exploring new restaurants, finding great shows to watch, traveling abroad, hanging out with the awesome peds residents, playing volleyball, kayaking and paddle boarding, taking care of my houseplants, working out, and trying all of the new monthly flavors at Salt & Straw! Global health, public health, hospitalist medicine, PICU

Aaron Davis
Undergraduate: Drake University
University of Kansas School of Medicine
Interests: Reading, watching movies, playing video games, playing music, and trying new recipes

Joanna "Jo" Galindo
Undergraduate: UCLA
Graduate: Boston University
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Interests: Cooking, coffee, film, and donuts

Meredith Haag
Undergraduate: College of William and Mary
Graduate: OHSU/PSU School of Public Health (MD/MPH)
Medical School: OHSU
Interests: I love to cook and stay up-to-date on the new restaurants and exciting food happenings in Portland. I enjoy staying active by resistance training, hiking and trail running in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, and doing yoga.

Karina Mehta
Undergraduate: Washington University in St. Louis
Graduate: Tulane SPHTM
Medical School: Tulane University SOM
Interests: Dogs, skiing, hiking, trying new restaurants/bars, getting 8 hours of sleep

Paul Mitchell
Undergraduate: The College of New Jersey
Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine
Interests: Hiking with my dog, bouldering, running, movies, science fiction, board games, bird-watching

Kara Mossler
Undergraduate: UC Berkeley
Medical School: Georgetown University SOM
Interests: skiing, snowboarding, scuba diving, soccer, hiking, traveling, piano, Javanese gamelan, trying to copy Great British Baking Show recipes

Rachael Mullin
Undergraduate: UCLA
Graduate: Touro University California (M.S.)
Medical School: Touro University California COM
Interests: Hiking, interior decorating, swimming, anything animal related, and excessively buying new plants

Claire Natsios
Undergraduate: California Polytechnic State University
Medical School: University of Queensland - Ochsner School of Medicine
Interests: Practicing yoga, exploring new hiking trails, wine tasting, and skiing

Joanna Odenthal
Undergraduate: College of William & Mary
Medical School: University of Virginia
Interests: Hiking, travel, food and scoping out the best dairy-free ice cream in Portland

Janani Rajkumar
Undergraduate: Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute
Medical School: Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute
Interests: Dance, Yoga, Hiking

Zina Stavitsky
Undergraduate: Emory University
Medical School: University of Nevada, Reno
Interests: Climbing, biking, backpacking, baking bread, walks with my dog Mimsy

Anja Tjaden
Undergraduate: Seattle University
Medical School: University of Washington
Interests: Spending time with my dog and husband, surfing on the Oregon coast, eating my way through Portland’s food cart scene, hiking with my co-residents!
Doris Valenzuela-Araujo
Undergraduate: Johns Hopkins University
Medical School: OHSU
Interests: Making desserts, traveling, visiting family, trying new restaurants, spending time outside

Kimberly Vidmar
Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Medical School: University of Wisconsin SOM
Interests: Hiking, running, hanging out with my pup (Kona)

Mandy Wolf
Undergraduate: Arizona State University
Medical School: Rocky Vista University
Interests: Backpacking, skiing, mountain biking
2020
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Nisha Baliga, General Pediatrics (Metro Pediatrics, OR)
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Matthew Beaver, Pediatric Cardiology (University of Utah)
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Jesse Goldfarb, General Pediatrics (Evergreen Pediatrics, WA)
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Rigoberto Hernandez, General Pediatrics (Evergreen Pediatrics, WA)
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Terry Kho, Medical Genetics (OHSU)
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Jennifer Lane, Chief Resident (OHSU)
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Bruce Leewiwatanakul, Chief Resident (OHSU)
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Michelle Lin, General Pediatrics (North Carolina)
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Rachna Mamidi, Chief Resident (OHSU)
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Christena McBride, Pediatric Critical Care (Medical College of Wisconsin)
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Molly McCoy, General Pediatrics (Metro Pediatrics, OR)
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Katherine Phelps, Pediatric Critical Care (Emory)
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Amelia Priesthoff, General Pediatrics (Kaiser Permanente, OR)
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Kathryn Virk, Pediatric Cardiology (University of Washington)
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Chelsea Welsh, General Pediatrics (Olympia, WA)
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Erin Yee, General Pediatrics (Kaiser Permanente, VA)
2019
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Aaron Clem, Pediatric Cardiology (University of Nebraska)
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Nancy Chen, General Pediatrics (Oregon City)
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Morgan Cunningham, General Pediatrics (Riverside, California)
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Claire Fraley, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (University of Colorado)
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Heather Gardiner, Locums in Oregon
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Emily Houchen-Wise, General Pediatrics (Metro Pediatrics Westside, OR)
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Beth Krautscheid, General Pediatrics (Hillsboro Pediatrics, OR)
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Natalie Lanocha, Pediatric Palliative Care (OHSU)
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Jen Makrides, Adolescent Medicine (Johns Hopkins)
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Sasha Ondusko, Neonatology (OHSU)
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Ali O'Neill, Pediatric Endocrinology (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia)
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Tina Ramo, Neonatology (University of Colorado)
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Kathryn Stockbower, Sports Medicine (University of Colorado)
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Mina Tahai, Hospitalist (Davis, CA)
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Jim Walston, Hospitalist (Minneapolis)
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Stephen Wanta, General Pediatrics (Kaiser in Beaverton, OR)
2018
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Dana Angelos, General Pediatrics (Bend, OR)
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Marica Baleilevuka-Hart, Pediatric Cardiology (OHSU)
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Sam Bircher, Neonatology (University of Utah)
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Hannah Canty, Pediatric Critical Care (Stanford)
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David Dorsa, General Pediatrics
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Colin Fisher, Hospitalist (University of Colorado)
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Beau Gilmore, General Pediatrics (Bend, OR)
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Caitlyn Iverson, General Pediatrics (Kaiser in Portland, OR)
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Monica Luttrell, Pediatric Emergency Medicine (OHSU)
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Mayme Marshall, Pediatric Cardiology (OHSU)
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Kyle Pronko, Hospitalist (Milwaukee, WI)
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Elizabeth Sinclair, Gastroenterology (Emory)
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Ravi Vamsee, Pediatric Cardiology (University of Texas Southwestern)
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Laura Waagmeester, Pediatric Emergency Medicine (OHSU)
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Laura Wood, General Pediatrics (Legacy in Portland, OR)
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Rebecca Zabel, General Pediatrics (Oakland, CA)
2017
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Catherine Caruso, Neonatology (OHSU)
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Erik Frandsen, Cardiology (University of Washington)
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Karen Heisler, Outpatient Care (Salem, OR)
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Aimee Janesky, Hospitalist (Portland, OR)
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Cate Kent, Outpatient Care (Portland, OR)
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Laurel Hoffmann, Outpatient Care (Portland, OR)
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Carol McFarland, Cardiology (University of Utah)
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Nicki Nabavizadeh, Outpatient Care (Portland, OR)
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Kellee Parker, Hematology Oncology (OHSU)
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Erin Perkey, Hospitalist (Salem, OR)
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Kirsten Reinecke, Sleep Medicine (North Carolina)
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Katelyn Saarela, Gastroenterology (Stanford University)
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Jason Soh, Outpatient Care (Portland, OR)
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Maria Velazquez-Campbell, Hospitalist (New Mexico)
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Jessica Marsh, Outpatient Care, Colorado
2016
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Abbie Bauer, Nephrology (University of Washington)
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Amanda Burrage, CDC EIS Fellow (CDC-Atlanta)
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Antwon Chavis, Outpatient Care (Portland, OR)
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Katie Cotterell, Outpatient Care (Portland, OR)
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Matt Dietz, Hematology-Oncology (OHSU)
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Allison Empey, General Pediatrics (OHSU), Deputy Director of the Northwest Native American Center of Excellence
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Megan Furnari, NICU Hospitalist (OHSU and SW Washington)
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Ben Gern, Infectious Disease (University of Washington)
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Lauren Kilgore, Outpatient Care (Salem, OR)
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Jill Sanford, Sleep Medicine (OHSU)
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Alicia Sauter, Outpatient Care (Hillsboro, OR)
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Michael Sethi, Outpatient Care (Chicago, IL)
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Christina Swanson, Allergy/Immunology (University of Washington)
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Jenn Tsai, Hematology/Oncology (Stanford)
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Casey Ward, Neonatology (UCSD)
2015
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Lucy Amory, Outpatient Care (Westbrook, ME)
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Julia Carr, Outpatient Care (Portland, OR)
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Andy Cave, Cardiology (OHSU)
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Paco Corbalan, Outpatient Care (Middlebury, VT)
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Kate Cronkhite, Outpatient Care (Vancouver, WA)
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Paul Goodwin, Outpatient Care (Vancouver, WA)
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Theresa Graif, PICU (OHSU)
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Michael Jones, Hospital Medicine (Eugene, OR)
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Brenna Lewis, Outpatient Care (Wenatchee, WA)
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Courtney McGirr, Outpatient Care (Portland, OR)
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Lane Miller, Hematology/Oncology (Emory)
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Tanvi Mukundan, Sleep Medicine (OHSU)
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Lauren Sandefur, Outpatient Care (Zambia)
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Sara Taub, Palliative Care (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia)
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Rachel Westerfield, Outpatient Care (Bellingham, WA)
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Leah Yieh, Neonatology (OHSU)
For more information or if you have any questions, please email us at: pedsres@ohsu.edu