Hometown: Olympia, WA

Medical school: Oregon Health & Science University 

Fellowship: Spine, University of Toronto

Personal interests: I enjoy spending time with my wife and dog, hanging out with friends and family, working out, and playing board games

Favorite things about Portland: My favorite things about Portland are the amazing food and drink scene, bike / walkability of the city, the beautiful surrounding nature, and the PNW summers

Hometown: Federal Way, WA 

Medical school: Oregon Health & Science University

Fellowship plans: Hand & Upper Extremity, Beth Deaconess Israel Medical Center

Personal interests: Spending time with my fiance and dog, hiking, skiing, reading, golf

Favorite things about Portland: Abundant outdoor activities and mild weather to do them in

Hometown: Newberg, OR

Medical school: Virginia Commonwealth University

Fellowship plans: Adult Reconstruction, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center

Personal interests: Hiking, biking, weightlifting, track & field, and competitive marksmanship 

Favorite things about Portland: Heart Coffee, Ken's Artisan Pizza, and trips to Mt. Hood and Cannon Beach with friends and family 

Hometown: Garden Grove, California 

Medical school: Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

Fellowship plans: Pediatric Orthopaedics, University of Utah

Personal interests: Trail running, road cycling, backpacking, skiing, painting, ceramics (hand building), and sustainability in surgery

Favorite things about Portland: Clean air and delicious tap water, unlimited trail running in Forest Park, waking up to Willamette River views, fantastic food, thriving art scene, and culture of environmental appreciation

Hometown: Juneau, AK

Medical school: University of Washington School of Medicine 

Fellowship plans: Spine, Spine Institute of Arizona

Personal interests: Skiing, hiking, camping, and walks with my wife and dog

Favorite things about Portland: I love being able to drive to the beach or the mountains within 2 hours, and all the trails, lakes and rivers in between

Hometown: Norwalk, California

Medical School: UCLA/Drew

Fellowship Plans: Undecided

Personal Interests: Tennis, golfing, fishing, grilling, hiking, and watching movies/anime

Favorite Things About Portland: Everything is so green and proximity to outdoors is unparalleled! Also, it has a great food and drink scene.

Hometown: Windsor, Colorado

Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry

Fellowship Plans: Undecided

Personal Interests: Spending time with my wife and son, guitar, trail running, skiing, surfing, cooking and baking

Favorite Things About Portland: Ease of access to ocean and mountains, trail running in Forest Park, lots of good coffee shops, and Ken’s Artisan Bakery

Hometown: Eugene, OR

Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Fellowship Plans: Undecided

Personal Interests: All things fitness and sports, live music, NPR Tiny Desk Concerts

Favorite Things About Portland: The outdoor adventures and unlimited food options as well as that my family is close

Hometown: Sugar Land, TX

Medical School: Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

Fellowship Plans: Undecided

Personal Interests: I love playing basketball, hiking/backpacking, biking, baking, and spending time with my fiancée, friends, and family

Favorite Things About Portland: The emphasis on bike-ability, the incredible trails and mountain views nearby, the short distance to the beautiful Oregon coast, but most of all, the lack of humidity!

Hometown: Beaverton, OR

Medical School: Oregon Health and Science University

Fellowship Plans: Undecided

Personal Interests: The outdoors (hiking, rock climbing, swimming), volleyball, crafting, music, and spending time with the dogs

Favorite Things About Portland: The mountains, forests, and water. It is such a beautiful place with so many things to do both indoors and outdoors

Hometown: Deerfield, Wisconsin

Medical school: Medical College of Wisconsin

Fellowship plans: Undecided

Personal interests: Skiing, road biking, backpacking —anything that gets me outdoors— and of course, the Green Bay Packers.

Favorite things about Portland: The food and beer here is phenomenal, especially following a day doing any of my favorite things!

Hometown: Walla Walla, WA

Medical school: Oregon Health & Science University

Fellowship plans: Undecided

Personal interests: Horseback riding, cooking, rock climbing, trail running, spending time with family on the Oregon Coast

Favorite things about Portland: Proximity to beautifully wild coastlines and mountains, with never-ending chances to explore!

Hometown: Eatonville, WA

Medical school: Oregon Health & Science University

Fellowship plans: Orthopaedic Trauma

Personal interests: Outdoor adventures, snowboarding, CrossFit, motorsports, playing with my dogs.

Favorite things about Portland: Access to all my favorite outdoor activities from the coast to mountains as well as abundance of great coffee and beer.

Hometown: Salem, OR

Medical school: Tulane University

Fellowship plans: Foot/Ankle or Sports

Personal interests: Baking to satisfy my dessert addiction, reading works by female and BIPOC authors, running in nature, dancing.

Favorite things about Portland: Enjoying Portland’s beautiful bounty of fresh produce, wine country, and proximity to family.

Hometown: Portland, OR

Medical school: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

Fellowship plans: Undecided

Personal interests: Basketball, tennis, listening to podcasts, working out.

Favorite things about Portland: Watching the Blazers and Timbers, trying new food carts and coffee shops, and having family nearby.

Hometown: Superior, Colorado

Medical school: Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis

Fellowship plans: Undecided

Personal interests: Trail running, backpacking, climbing, skiing, traditional Irish music, and pottery

Favorite things about Portland: The great food scene, bike-friendly streets, huge trees, proximity to mountains and coast, and the community in and out of the hospital

Hometown: Portland, OR

Medical school: Tufts University School of Medicine

Fellowship plans: Undecided

Personal interests: Skiing, biking, running, watching women’s sports, and reading

Favorite things about Portland: Proximity to Mt. Hood, Forest Park trails, Thorns games, great coffee, and lots of trees

Hometown: Seattle, Washington

Medical school: Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine Washington State University

Fellowship plans: Undecided

Personal interests: Skiing, basketball, kite boarding, spending time with family and friends, and Husky Football

Favorite things about Portland: Access to the coast, Hood River, mountains and exploring Portland’s food and bar scene

Hometown: Palo Alto, CA

Medical school: Stanford University School of Medicine

Fellowship plans: Undecided

Personal interests: Cooking, outdoor activities, spending time with family

Favorite things about Portland: Great beer and even better food, everything being green, and proximity to the outdoors

Hometown: Memphis, TN

Medical school: University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Fellowship plans: Undecided

Personal interests: Backcountry skiing, rock climbing, mountain biking, cooking

Favorite things about Portland: The food, the nature and nearby mountains

Hometown: Leon, Mexico and Portland, OR

Medical school: Western University of Health Sciences - COMP-NW

Fellowship plans: Undecided

Personal interests: Playing guitar and drums, watching and playing soccer, playing boardgames

Favorite things about Portland: Close proximity to amazing hiking/camping, variety of good food options, great soccer scene, and being close to my family and friends

Hometown: Portland, OR

Medical school: Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Fellowship plans: Undecided

Personal interests: Football, basketball, Formula 1, video games, cats

Favorite things about Portland: Rich culture, accessibility to the outdoors and coast, incredible food scene

Hometown: Austin, Texas

Medical school: UT Southwestern

Fellowship plans: Undecided

Personal interests: Hiking mountains, travel, baking sweet treats, reading a novel on a rainy day

Favorite things about Portland: Public green spaces and proximity to nature (Mount Hood, Columbia River Gorge, Oregon Coast)

Hometown: Purcellville, Virginia

Medical school: Rush Medical College

Fellowship plans: Undecided

Personal interests: Cooking, outdoor activities, fitness

Favorite things about Portland: Easy access to walking and hiking trails. Beautiful greenery year round

Hometown: Dallas, TX

Medical school: Meharry Medical College

Fellowship plans: Undecided

Personal interests:Anything involving my dog Khloe, traveling, soccer, Peloton and shopping

Favorite things about Portland: You get to choose your own adventure here. Some days, it's all about the fresh mountain air—hiking up Mt. Hood or just soaking in the view. Other times, it's a slow walk on the beach, the sound of the waves in your ears. Or maybe in the afternoon, wandering through rose gardens or catching the cherry blossoms in bloom. And when I'm in the mood for some shopping? I head to Hawthorne for vintage shops and local boutiques.

Hometown: Evanston, IL

Medical School: University of Pennsylvania

Fellowship Plans: Orthopaedic Trauma, Indiana University

Personal Interests: Skiing, running, ultimate frisbee, hiking and knitting

Favorite Things About Portland: Farmer's markets, bike-ability and mountain views

Hometown: Portland, OR

Medical School: OHSU

Fellowship Plans: Adult Reconstruction, University of Utah

Personal Interests: Fly fishing, beekeeping, trail running and skiing

Favorite Things About Portland: Inclement weather, Burgerville, Mount Hood, Timbers games, salmonberries and Forest Park

Hometown: Portland, OR

Medical School: OHSU

Fellowship Plans: Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microsurgery, University of Maryland

Personal Interests: Building computers and learning about advancements in technology, practicing and learning judo (have been practicing for 15 years), playing other sports and being active

Favorite Things About Portland: Trying out new food places (restaurants, pubs/breweries, food carts) around the city, watching the ongoing development of the city

Hometown: Greenwood Village, CO

Medical School: Stanford School of Medicine

Fellowship Plans: Orthopaedic Oncology, University of Toronto

Personal Interests: Spending time with family and friends, reading, traveling and all outdoor activities (Favorites include backpacking, trail running, horseback riding, SCUBA diving and skiing)

Favorite Things About Portland: I love the accessibility of both the beaches and the mountains. There are so many beautiful state parks and recreation areas to explore. Portland is a wonderful city with very kind people, great book stores, and amazing food

Hometown: San Luis Obispo, CA

Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences

Fellowship Plans: Sports Medicine, Mammoth Orthopedic Institute

Personal Interests: Backpacking, surfing, fly fishing, ski/snowboarding and playing with my pups

Favorite Things About Portland: Accessibility to the coast, gorge and surrounding mountains, parking on the left side of the street and dog friendly establishments