Meet Our Residents
"Welcome!
As chief residents, our primary role is to focus on resident education, wellness, and advocacy. We are thrilled to support our residents in learning, research, and clinical development and help them to achieve their career and personal goals. Please reach out if you have any questions regarding our program."
Holly Thomson, M.D.
Words from our residents
Our residents come from medical schools around the U.S. and outside the country. See what a few of our residents have to say about our program, the campus, and the community.
Class of 2025
Jeremiah Bearss, M.D., Ph.D. |
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Matt Biondi, M.D. |
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Ashlyn Brown, M.D. |
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Cody Cunningham, M.D., Ph.D. |
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Sandra Elmasry, M.D. |
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Amany Elshaer, M.B.B.S. |
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Amogh Havanur, M.D., M.P.H. |
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Avanika Mahajan, M.D., Ph.D. |
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Michael O’Shea, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O. |
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Srekar Ravi, M.D. |
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Juliana Savic, M.D. |
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Bobak Seddighzadeh, M.D. |
Class of 2026
Hesham Abdalla, M.B.B.S. Hometown: Manchester, England Medical school: Alfaisal University Professional interest: Cardiology, research, medical education Hobbies: Soccer, weightlifting, late night drives |
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Adam Bacon, M.D. Hometown: Orinda, California Undergraduate: University of Oregon Medical school: University of California, Davis Professional interest: Medical education Hobbies: BBQ, weightlifting, golf |
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Tara Ballouz, M.D. Hometown: Bloomfield Hills, Michigan Undergraduate: University of Michigan Medical school: Western Michigan University Professional interest: Hematology/oncology Hobbies: Hiking, rock climbing, pickleballing |
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Isabela Chang, M.D. Hometown: West Covina, California Undergraduate: University of California, Irvine Medical school: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine in Phoenix, Arizona Professional interest: Hematology/oncology Hobbies: Hiking with my puppy, baking, acrylic pour art, and traveling |
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Nathan Chow, M.D. Hometown: Fremont, California Undergraduate: Hofstra University Medical school: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Phoenix, Arizona Professional interest: Generalist Hobbies: Cooking, reading, sports |
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Kevin Chung, M.D., M.B.A. Hometown: Chicago, Illinois Undergraduate: University of Illinois at Chicago Graduate school: University of Chicago Booth School of Business Medical school: University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine Professional interest: Hematology/oncology, healthcare quality improvement, health new venture development Hobbies: Golf, chess, video games, restaurants, HIIT/cycling |
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Pedro be Borba Engster, M.D. Hometown: Lajeado – Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil Medical school: Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul Professional interest: Cardiology Hobbies: Weightlifting, coffee-making, chess |
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Maximilliano Diaz Menindez, M.D. Hometown: Mexico City, Mexico Medical school: Anahuac University Professional interest: Rheumatology, immunology, medical education, health equity Hobbies: Theater, opera, traveling, tennis |
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Rodrigo Fonseca, M.D. Hometown: Mexico City, Mexico Medical school: Universidad Anáhuac School of Medicine Professional interest: Hematology/oncology Hobbies: Ice hockey, tennis, going to concerts, playing the piano, occasional attempts at cooking |
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Danielle Green, M.D. Hometown: San Clemente, California Undergraduate: University of Nevada, Reno Medical school: University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine Professional interest: Critical care, medical education Hobbies: Staying active, collecting vinyl records, quality time with family and friends, concerts, movies |
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Whitney Harris, M.D. Hometown: Caldwell, Idaho Undergraduate: Brigham Young University Medical school: University of Washington Professional interest: Hematology/oncology Hobbies: Hiking, reading, amateur nature photography, making friends with dogs |
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Brian Parker, M.D., M.B.A. Hometown: Mesa, Arizona Undergraduate: Brigham Young University Graduate school: University of Utah David Eccles School of Business Medical school: University of Utah School of Medicine Professional interest: Primary care, insulin resistance, preventative medicine Hobbies: Entrepreneurship, all the sports, adventures with my golden retriever |
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Tala Shahin, M.D. Hometown: Tucson, Arizona Undergraduate: University of Arizona Medical school: University of Arizona, Tucson Professional interest: General internal medicine Hobbies: Fostering kittens, gaming, crossword puzzles, racquetball, cooking, weightlifting |
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Taylor Viggiano, M.D. Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona Undergraduate: Brown University Medical school: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Phoenix, Arizona Professional interest: Medical education, preventative medicine, nutrition Hobbies: Live music, spin, boxing, meditation |
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Winston Wang, M.D. Hometown: Palo Alto, California Undergraduate: Stanford University Medical school: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Phoenix, Arizona Professional interest: Inpatient medicine, cardiology Hobbies: Board games, volleyball |
Class of 2027
Haya Al Any, M.D., M.S. Hometown: Phoenix, AZ Undergraduate: Arizona State University Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Professional interest: Hematology/oncology, rheumatology, Allergy and Immunology Hobbies: Travel, faith, and advocacy for mental health care |
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Leticia Assad Maia Sandoval, M.D. Hometown: Brasilia, Brazil Undergraduate: Universidade de Brasilia Medical School: Universidade de Brasilia Professional Interest: Hematology/oncology Hobbies: Cooking, hiking, board games, running, and meditation |
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Wale Babalola, M.D. Hometown: Ibadan, Nigeria Undergraduate: Minot State University Medical School: University of North Dakota Professional Interest: Cardiology, hematology/oncology Hobbies: Soccer |
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Albert Chong, M.D., M.P.H Hometown: Sunnyvale, CA Undergraduate: University of California, Los Angeles Medical School: Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California Professional Interest: Allergy/immunology, gastroenterology, mental healthcare, public health Hobbies: Board games, coffee, dining out, live music, tennis, hiking, golf |
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Pierce Claassen, M.D. Hometown: Clarkston, WA Undergraduate school: Washington State University Medical school: Washington State University Professional Interest: Gastroenterology and hepatology, colorectal cancer prevention, screening, and treatment, rural healthcare access Hobbies: Playing acoustic guitar, country music, agriculture, upland game hunting, long-distance running, cast iron cooking, and spending quality time with my wife |
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Sofia De La O Bahr, M.D. Hometown: Saltillo, Mexico Undergraduate school: University of Kansas Graduate school: University of Kansas School of Medicine Professional Interest: Cardiology, gastroenterology, hematology/oncology Hobbies: hiking, outdoors, plants, trying new food/restaurants, traveling, staying active, being a mom |
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Luke Dreher, M.D. Hometown: Goodyear, AZ Undergraduate school: University of Arizona Graduate school: Boston University School of Medicine Professional Interest: Cardiology Hobbies: Hiking, lifting, football, baseball, basketball |
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Ryan Gassner, M.D. Hometown: Wausau, WI Undergraduate school: University of Wisconsin, Madison Graduate school: Medical College of Wisconsin Professional Interest: Pulmonology/critical Care, gastroenterology Hobbies: anything outdoors, football, basketball, baseball, cooking/grilling, trying new restaurants, acoustic guitar, hunting, fishing, country music |
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Alejandro J. Gonzalez, M.D. Hometown: Laredo, TX Undergraduate school: Notre Dame Graduate school: Baylor College of Medicine Professional Interest: Gastroenterology Hobbies: Sports, country music, food
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Wallace Klein Schwengber, M.D. Hometown: Itapiranga, Brazil Undergraduate school: N/A Graduate school: Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul Professional Interest: Clinical research, evidence based medicine, cardiology Hobbies: Sports, bodybuilding, spending time with family and friends |
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Aileen Lee, M.D. Hometown: Eugene, OR Undergraduate school: Georgetown University Graduate school: University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Professional Interest: Geriatrics, general internal medicine, health disparities, medical education Hobbies: Boba, running, creating 30-second video food reviews |
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Samarth Rawal, M.D. Hometown: Chandler, AZ Undergraduate school: Arizona State University Graduate school: Carle Illinois College of Medicine at UIUC Professional Interest: Clinical artificial intelligence, clinical research, entrepreneurship, clinical informatics Hobbies: Singing Indian classical music, the Beatles, hiking, running |
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Julianna Smith, M.D. Hometown: Kingman, AZ Undergraduate school: Arizona State University Graduate school: Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine- Arizona Professional Interest: Cardiology, Pulmonology/critical care, health disparities Hobbies: Netflix, coffee, pickleball, volleyball, music
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Hunter VanDolah, M.D. Hometown: Phoenix, AZ Undergraduate school: Creighton University Graduate school: Georgetown University Professional Interest: Cardiology Hobbies: Hiking, camping, playing with my golden retriever Cooper
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Kevin Zhou, M.D. Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Undergrad: University of Washington, B.S in Microbiology Medical School: Washington State University, M.D. Professional Interests: Infectious disease, street medicine, health equity |