Mariah Aron, D.D.S., M.D.

Hometown: San Diego, California

Undergraduate Institution: Dental School: UCLA

Medical School: OHSU

Hobbies/Interests: Running, hiking, gardening, hanging out with my dog

Future plans/Specialty interests: Oral and maxillofacial surgery

Thomas Barefoot, M.D.

Hometown: Louisville, Kentucky

Undergraduate Institution: Vanderbilt University

Medical School: University of Louisville

Hobbies/Interests: Golf, basketball, spending time outdoors, movies

Future plans/Specialty interests: Undecided

Philip Bohlmann, M.D.

Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colorado

Undergraduate Institution: University of Colorado, Boulder

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

Hobbies/Interests: Art, carpentry, skiing

Future plans/Specialty interests: General surgery, trauma surgery, vascular surgery

Evellyn DeMitchell-Rodriguez, M.D., M.S.

Hometown: Skaneateles, New York

Undergraduate Institution: Cornell University

Medical School: NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: Horseback riding, hiking, cooking, mixology, concerts, music festivals, and photography

Future plans/Specialty interests: Undecided

Paige Farley, M.D., M.S., M.B.A., M.P.H.

Hometown: Birmingham, Alabama

Undergraduate Institution: University of Alabama at Birmingham

Medical School: University of South Alabama

Hobbies/Interests: BJJ, weightlifting, horseback riding, poetry

Future plans/Specialty interests: Trauma, Emergency General Surgery, Critical Care

Andrew Ferry, M.D.

Hometown: Arlington, Texas

Undergraduate Institution: Louisiana State University

Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch

Hobbies/Interests: Skiing, fishing, playing the piano, traveling

Future plans/Specialty interests: Pediatric plastic surgery, Craniofacial surgery

Kathryn Fowler, M.D.

Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee

Undergraduate Institution: University of Southern California

Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Hobbies/Interests: Exercise, outdoors activities, eating, sewing/crafting, my two cats Fez and Tardis

Future plans/Specialty interests: Undecided...the more I see the more I like

Maddie Hack, M.D.

Hometown: Winnetka, Illinois

Undergraduate Institution: Middlebury College

Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Hobbies/Interests: Running, backpacking, climbing, skiing, dinner parties and bbqs 

Future plans/Specialty interests: Undecided

Marcus Hwang, D.D.S., M.D.

Hometown: Seattle, Washington

Undergraduate Institution: University of Washington

Medical School: OHSU

Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, running, golfing, investing

Future plans/Specialty interests: Private practice

Phillip Jenkins, M.D.

Hometown: Chula Vista, California

Undergraduate Institution: United States Naval Academy

Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: Running, cooking, reading

Future plans/Specialty interests: Trauma or vascular surgery

Peter Lampman, M.D.

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Camille Le Gardeur de Tilly, M.D.

Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana

Undergraduate Institution: Sewanee: The University of the South

Medical School: McGovern Medical School

Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my dogs, being outdoors, live music, running, hosting dinner parties

Future plans/Specialty interests: Pediatric surgery

Tiffany Lian, M.D.

Hometown: Cupertino, California

Undergraduate Institution: University of Southern California

Medical School: Keck School of Medicine of USC

Hobbies/Interests: Skiing, hiking, baking, Netflix? (is this a hobby)

Future plans/Specialty interests: Trauma surgery

Walid Raslan, M.D.

Hometown: Gilbert, Arizona

Undergraduate Institution: University of Arizona

Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson

Hobbies/Interests: Basketball/Movies/TV shows/Food/Living/Laughing/Loving

Future plans/Specialty interests: Trauma Surgery

Emma Richie, M.D.

Hometown: Rocklin, California

Undergraduate Institution: University of Oregon

Medical School: OHSU

Hobbies/Interests: Rugby, cats, music, soccer, Portland sports teams

Future plans/Specialty interests: Reapplying into neurosurgery

Ashton Samuelson, D.O.

Hometown: Puyallup, Washington

Undergraduate Institution: University of Washington

Medical School: Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: Soccer, hiking, gaming

Future plans/Specialty interests: Undecided

Mary Street, M.D.

Hometown: Joplin, Missouri

Undergraduate Institution: Western Illinois University

Medical School: University of Missouri - Columbia

Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with friends, being outdoors, pickup sports, coffee, music, and board games.

Future plans/Specialty interests: Trauma surgery

Elizabeth Swanson, M.D., Ph.D.

Hometown: Bozeman, Montana

Undergraduate Institution: Carroll College

Medical School: OHSU

Hobbies/Interests: Baking, hiking, exploring the Pacific Northwest

Future plans/Specialty interests: Colorectal surgery

Shelby Willis, M.D.

Hometown: Fallbrook, California

Undergraduate Institution: University of Puget Sound

Medical School: UCLA

Hobbies/Interests: Running, climbing, hiking

Future plans/Specialty interests: Undecided

Victor Andujo, M.D.

Hometown: Silver City, New Mexico

Undergraduate Institution: University of New Mexico

Medical School: University of New Mexico

Hobbies/Interests: Running, hiking, bouldering, snowboarding, spicy food, re-watching The Office

Future plans/Specialty interests: Undecided

Cynthia Araradian, M.D.

Hometown: Burbank, California

Undergraduate Institution: UCLA

Medical School: Drexel University

Hobbies/Interests: Basketball, cycling, traveling, baking, exploring restaurants

Future plans/Specialty interests: Colorectal, surgical oncology

Shay Behrens, M.D.

Hometown: Avoca, Iowa

Undergraduate Institution: University of Rochester

Medical School: Duke University

Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, running, exploring new sights 

Future plans/Specialty interests: Colorectal surgery

Frank Buchanan, M.D., M.B.A.

Hometown: Eugene, Oregon

Undergraduate Institution: Tulane University

Medical School: University of Texas at Austin

Hobbies/Interests: Golf, disc golf, table tennis, banjo

Future plans/Specialty interests: Trauma Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Bariatrics

Carolyn Chang, M.D.

Hometown: San Francisco, California

Undergraduate Institution: University of California, Davis

Medical School: Case Western Reserve School of Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, interior design, music festivals, beach vacations, camping

Future plans/Specialty interests: Thoracic surgery

Shan Lansing, M.D., M.S.

Hometown: Grants Pass, Oregon

Undergraduate Institution: Oregon State University

Medical School: The Ohio State University

Hobbies/Interests: Running, cooking, cross-stitching, hanging out with my cat

Future plans/Specialty interests: General surgery, healthcare advocacy and policy

Jen Peraza, M.D.

Hometown: Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico but grew up in Hillsboro, Oregon

Undergraduate Institution: Portland State University

Medical School: OHSU

Hobbies/Interests: Weight lifting, escape rooms, Grey's Anatomy (shameful, I know), playing board games with my husband

Future plans/Specialty interests: Undecided

Marisa Sewell, M.D.

Hometown: Missoula, Montana

Undergraduate Institution: Montana State University

Medical School: University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: Soccer, trying new breweries, running, cuddling my dog, action movies

Future plans/Specialty interests: Thoracic surgery, surgical oncology

Gaya Shivega, M.D.

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Hayley Standage, M.D.

Hometown: Lake Oswego, Oregon

Undergraduate Institution: University of Oregon

Medical School: OHSU

Hobbies/Interests: Tennis, hiking/climbing, paddle boarding, or anything else outside! Eating at new restaurants (on a pizza tour of PDX), playing with my dog Duke

Future plans/Specialty interests: General Surgery, MIS, surgical education

Zoe Tao, M.D.

Hometown: Houston, Texas

Undergraduate Institution: Rice University

Medical School: UT Southwestern

Hobbies/Interests: Eating, music, climbing, biking at a leisurely pace, dog(s)

Future plans/Specialty interests: Burns, acute care surgery, surgical palliative care

Jihyun Yun, D.O.

Hometown: Berkeley, California

Undergraduate Institution: New England Conservatory of Music

Medical School: Touro University California

Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, cooking, wine, doggy time, yoga

Future plans/Specialty interests: Vascular surgery

George Zak, D.O.

Hometown: Lafayette, Indiana

Undergraduate Institution: Purdue University

Medical School: Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: Exploring the beautiful nature and beer scene around Portland with my wife

Future plans/Specialty interests: Undecided

Emily Byrd, M.D., Ph.D.

Hometown: Summerville, Oregon

Undergraduate Institution: Eastern Oregon University

Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: Rock climbing, trail running, hiking, camping, mountain climbing, horseback riding, reading

Future plans/Specialty interests: Thoracic surgery

Gwendolyn Daly, M.D.

Hometown: Roseville, California

Undergraduate Institution: UC Berkeley

Medical School: New York Medical College

Hobbies/Interests: Backpacking, rock climbing, exploring the Portland food and drink scene

Future plans/Specialty interests: Pediatric surgery

Peter Ferrin, M.D.

Hometown: Salt Lake City, Utah

Undergraduate Institution: Pomona College

Medical School: Tulane University

Hobbies/Interests: Skiing, trying all of the many restaurants and breweries in Portland, college football, concerts and festivals, global health

Future plans/Specialty interests: Undecided

Connie Gan, M.D.

Hometown: Hudson, Ohio

Undergraduate Institution: Washington University in Saint Louis

Medical School: Washington University in Saint Louis

Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, skiing, open water swimming, cooking, my cat Finn, and exploring Oregon

Future plans/Specialty interests: Colorectal surgery, surgical education

Shawn Izadi, M.D.

Hometown: Coppell, Texas

Undergraduate Institution: The University of Texas at Austin

Medical School: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, eating, lifting

Future plans/Specialty interests: Pediatric surgery,  MedEd, health disparities

Lindsey Loss, M.D.

Hometown: Sylvania, Ohio

Undergraduate Institution: Ohio State University

Medical School: The University of Toledo

Hobbies/Interests: Powerlifting, exercise, playing with my dogs 

Future plans/Specialty interests: Minimally invasive surgery, bariatric surgery 

Ranish Patel, M.D.

Hometown: Portland, Oregon

Undergraduate Institution: University of Washington

Medical School: OHSU

Hobbies/Interests: Baking/cooking, woodworking, soccer, dogs

Future plans/Specialty interests: Surgical Oncology, Colorectal Surgery

Issac Schwantes, M.D.

Hometown: Rockford, Iowa

Undergraduate Institution: St. Ambrose University

Medical School: University of Iowa

Hobbies/Interests: Triathlons, cycling, mountain biking, backpacking 

Future plans/Specialty interests: Transplant, HPB, surgical oncology

Leigh Selesner, M.D.

Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada

Undergraduate Institution: Haverford College

Medical School: Temple University

Hobbies/Interests: Running, skiing, snowboarding, hiking, soccer, travel, hanging out with my dog

Future plans/Specialty interests: Undecided

John Sun, M.D., M.S.

Hometown: Memphis, Tennessee

Undergraduate Institution: Vanderbilt University

Medical School: University of Tennessee Health Science Center

Hobbies/Interests: Sports, outdoor activities, traveling, GO GRIZZLIES

Future plans/Specialty interests: Undecided

Luis Tinoco-Garcia, M.D.

Hometown: Waukegan, Illinois

Undergraduate Institution: Sewanee: The University of the South

Medical School: University of Illinois-Peoria

Hobbies/Interests: Weightlifting, boxing, tea drinking

Future plans/Specialty interests: Global surgery, pediatric surgery

Maura Walsh, M.D.

Hometown: Evanston, Illinois

Undergraduate Institution: University of Illinois, Champaign Urbana

Medical School: UT Southwestern

Hobbies/Interests: Yoga, camping, hiking, napping

Future plans/Specialty interests: Undecided

Maura Walsh, M.D.

Hometown: Evanston, Illinois

Undergraduate Institution: University of Illinois, Champaign Urbana

Medical School: UT Southwestern

Hobbies/Interests: Yoga, camping, hiking, napping

Future plans/Specialty interests: Undecided

Lye-Yeng Wong, M.D.

Hometown: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Undergraduate Institution: University of Texas at Dallas

Medical School: Dartmouth University 

Hobbies/Interests: Dancing, running, baking, hiking, snowboarding

Future plans/Specialty interests: Thoracic surgery

Marissa Beiling, D.O.

Hometown: Sarasota, Florida

Undergraduate Institution: United States Air Force Academy

Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific Northwest

Hobbies/Interests: Adventure, fitness, house plants, Portland boutique shopping and dining

Future plans/Specialty interests: General surgery

Samantha Durbin, M.D.

Hometown: Waukesha, Wisconsin

Undergraduate Institution: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin

Hobbies/Interests: Climbing, hiking, traveling, live music

Future plans/Specialty interests: Undecided

Xiao-Yue Han, M.D.

Hometown: Portland, Oregon

Undergraduate Institution: Oregon State University

Medical School: OHSU

Hobbies/Interests: Alpine skiing and ski mountaineering, biking, hiking, photography, vacuuming fur from my two Siberian huskies.

Future plans/Specialty interests: Pediatric surgery, technology development

Priya Krishnan, M.D.

Hometown: Bethesda, Maryland

Undergraduate Institution: University of Maryland, College Park

Medical School: University of Colorado

Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, rock climbing, yoga, playing violin, writing, spending time with family

Future plans/Specialty interests: Trauma, global surgery

Shahrose Rahman, M.D.

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois

Undergraduate Institution: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Medical School: University of Wisconsin-Madison

Hobbies/Interests: Weight lifting, hiking, exploring new restaurants, watching NFL/NBA/UFC, and hosting board game nights

Future plans/Specialty interests: Colorectal surgery, transplant

Gianna Ramos, M.D., M.P.H., M.S.W.

Hometown: Paterson, New Jersey and Medford, Oregon

Undergraduate Institution: Loyola Marymount University; Grad School: University of Southern California

Medical School: UCLA

Hobbies/Interests: Running, swimming, fishing, being a dog/cat/plant mom

Future plans/Specialty interests: Currently in Hospice and Palliative Medicine fellowship at Columbia/Cornell; plans/interests include trauma surgery, surgical palliative care, underserved medicine/health disparities

Ryan Randle, M.D.

Hometown: Compton, California

Undergraduate Institution: Pomona College

Medical School: UCLA

Hobbies/Interests: Weight lifting

Future plans/Specialty interests: Cardiothoracic surgery 

Jane Stevens, M.D.

Hometown: Reno, Nevada

Undergraduate Institution: Queens’ University

Medical School: University of Nevada, Reno

Hobbies/Interests: Parenting, reading, gardening

Future plans/Specialty interests: General Surgery/Breast Surgery

Kristin Trone, M.D.

Hometown: Oregon City, Oregon

Undergraduate Institution: Stanford University

Medical School: OHSU

Hobbies/Interests: Fermenting, sourdough baking, hiking, camping, gardening, embroidery

Future plans/Specialty interests: Undecided

Samantha Wala, M.D., M.Sc.

Hometown: Mississauga, Canada

Undergraduate Institution: McGill University

Medical School: Chicago Medical School

Hobbies/Interests: Running, snowboarding, hemostasis, curling, reading

Future plans/Specialty interests: Pediatric surgery 

Jenya Zilberman-Rudenko, M.D., Ph.D.

Hometown: Tallinn, Estonia

Undergraduate Institution: UC Berkeley

Medical School: OHSU

Hobbies/Interests: Biking, hiking, camping, carpentry, surfing

Future plans/Specialty interests: Trauma surgery

Arthur Affleck, M.D.

Hometown: Durham, North Carolina

Undergraduate Institution: University of Miami

Medical School: University of North Carolina

Hobbies/Interests: Running, scuba diving, snow boarding, Spartan races, cocktails, soccer, hiking 

Future plans/Specialty interests: Colorectal surgery

Alexis Bagwell, M.D., M.S.

Hometown: Upper Marlboro, Maryland

Undergraduate Institution: University of Maryland, College Park

Medical School: Indiana University

Hobbies/Interests: Baking, cooking, wine tasting, traveling

Future plans/Specialty interests: Plastic surgery

Krystle Collins, M.D.

Hometown: Long Beach, California

Undergraduate Institution: UCLA

Medical School: Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons

Hobbies/Interests: Off-roading/overlanding, backpacking, hiking, running, spraying bad beta at the crag, reading

Future plans/Specialty interests: Breast Surgical Oncology, Wilderness Medicine, Immuno-Oncology

Jenifer Edmondson, M.D.

Hometown: Military Brat

Undergraduate Institution: Creighton University

Medical School: Uniformed Services University

Hobbies/Interests: Gardening, reupholstering furniture, singing in the car/shower/everywhere, cooking

Future plans/Specialty interests: Undecided/Army

Mohamed Elsheikh, M.D., M.P.H.

Hometown: Rochester, Minnesota

Undergraduate Institution: University of Minnesota

Medical School: Northwestern University

Hobbies/Interests: Soccer, travel, hiking, photography, cooking

Future plans/Specialty interests: Undecided

Brenna Fanning, M.D.

Hometown: Helena, Montana

Undergraduate Institution: Arizona State University

Medical School: University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, camping, NFL Sundays

Future plans/Specialty interests: Hiking, camping, NFL Sundays

Sam Guyer, M.D., M.S.

Hometown: Bellevue, Washington

Undergraduate Institution: University of Washington

Medical School: Case Western Reserve University

Hobbies/Interests: Outdoors, family, computers

Future plans/Specialty interests: Trauma, acute care surgery 

Brenda Ikwap, M.D.

Hometown: Kampala, Uganda

Undergraduate Institution: University of Maryland, College Park

Medical School: Howard University

Hobbies/Interests: Reading, cooking, all things brunch, travel

Future plans/Specialty interests: Undecided

Jasmina Pailet, M.D.

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Wyatt Rodan, M.D.

Hometown: Bellevue, Washington

Undergraduate Institution: University of Portland

Medical School: OHSU

Hobbies/Interests: Soccer

Future plans/Specialty interests: Undecided

Thomas Sutton, M.D.

Hometown: Tampa, Florida

Undergraduate Institution: University of Central Florida

Medical School: University of South Florida

Hobbies/Interests: Tennis, hiking, eating, video games

Future plans/Specialty interests: Surgical oncology

Ashley Sweet, M.D., M.B.E.

Hometown: San Diego, California

Undergraduate Institution: UC Berkeley

Medical School: University of Pennsylvania

Hobbies/Interests: Getting outside :)

Future plans/Specialty interests: Abdominal Transplant, General Surgery

Sam Torres Landa Fernandez, M.D.

Hometown: Queretaro, Mexico

Undergraduate Institution: Universidad Autonoma de Queretaro 

Medical School: Universidad Autonoma de Queretaro 

Hobbies/Interests: Travel, food, walks

Future plans/Specialty interests: Minimally invasive surgery of the foregut