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Hometown: Sioux Falls, SD
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Goals for Transitional Year Training: To become a more well-rounded physician through further exposure to a variety of specialties and providers with a focus on skills and medical knowledge pertaining to anesthesiology while also furthering my academic and research work.
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Undergraduate and Post-Graduate Education: Universidade do Extremo Sul Catarinense (UNESC/RCT), Criciuma – Santa Catarina, Brazil.
Hometown: Videira – Santa Catarina, Brazil
Professional Accomplishments: Passion for medicine and dedication to lifelong learning with unrelenting tenacity, a hunger for knowledge, and a desire to change people’s lives for the better.
Clinical & Research Interests: I am particularly interested in the role that imaging plays in patients’ therapeutic plans and follow-up, as well as the way that advances in imaging are driven by technology, innovation, and improvement.
Goals for Transitional Year Training: My residency in the transitional year represents a pivotal stage in my medical training, and I am committed to maximizing this experience to become a well-rounded and compassionate physician prepared to meet the challenges of modern healthcare practice.
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Hometown: Montville, NJ
Clinical & Research Interests: Oncology and cost-benefit analyses of procedures and treatment options.
Goals for Transitional Year Training: To continue developing a strong medical knowledge base before moving on to my specialty.
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Undergraduate and Post–Graduate Education: I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Puerto Rico – Rio Piedras Campus, where I pursued a degree in Molecular Biology. I excelled academically, being part of the Dean’s List Honor Roll. Subsequently, I pursued my postgraduate education at Universidad Central del Caribe in Puerto Rico with an MD as Magna Cum Laude.
Hometown: My hometown is San Juan, Puerto Rico, a tropical island where it’s summer all year and has a diversity of habitats and ecosystems.
Professional Accomplishments: Throughout my career, I have achieved numerous milestones such as:
Clinical & Research Interests: I have a passion for both clinical practice and research. My clinical interests include, but are not limited to, dermatology, surgery, and nephrology. My research interests are focused on the dermatology field but also psychological behavior. I would like to be a part of a clinical research project as well as a research project that encompasses the mental health of patients affected by chronic dermatologic conditions that affect their quality of life.
Personal Interests: Beyond my professional interest, I enjoy outdoor walks and runs with my dogs, exercising, and playing board games. I also find joy in outdoor sports such as paddleboarding and creating new recipes to share with friends and family.
Undergraduate and Post-Graduate Education: I attended Florida State University, where I earned my undergraduate degree in Environmental Science, and Eastern Florida State College, where I earned another undergraduate degree in Biomedical Sciences. I then pursued my medical education at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale.
Hometown: Melbourne, Florida
Professional Accomplishments: During medical school, I was honored by the American Association of Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine with silver-level recognition for my community service and was inducted into the Gold Humanism and Sigma Sigma Phi honor societies. My passion for medical research is evident through my presentations at national conferences and publications in internationally recognized journals.
Goals for Transitional Year Training: As I embark on my transitional year, my goal is to refine my patient care skills, evolving from a medical student to a resident physician.
Personal Interests: Outside of work, I enjoy being outdoors, traveling, engaging in activities on the water, maintaining my aquarium, hanging out with my plants, and spending time with family and friends.
Undergraduate and Post–Graduate Education: Jean Carlo Daher started his medical education in 2013 in his hometown of Valencia, Venezuela, at the University of Carabobo, where he completed two years of medical school. Unforeseen circumstances saw him, and his family, immigrate to the United States during the year 2015 in search of a better life.
Hometown: Valencia, Venezuela
Professional Accomplishments: Staying true to the convictions and values that brought him to embark on the journey of medicine, he continued his medical education in San Jose, Costa Rica at the ‘Universidad de Ciencias Medicas Andres Vesalio Guzman’ (UCIMED). He obtained his bachelor’s in health sciences in 2017 and his bachelor’s and doctorate in Medicine and Surgery in 2022, receiving the prestigious honors graduation due to excellent academic performance.
Clinical & Research Interests: In his time at LRH, Jean Carlo hopes to sharpen his skills as a physician and achieve a greater understanding of Medicine.
Goals for Transitional Year Training: He seeks to expand his experience in several medical specialties and delve deeper into relevant clinical research, making LRH the perfect place to start his residency journey.
Personal Interests: In his spare time, Jean Carlo likes to spend his time on outdoor activities such as running, hiking, or walking his dogs. He also enjoys soccer, football, softball, and baseball. He is a strong supporter of Liverpool FC and the Miami Dolphins. He is also passionate about cooking and tasting diverse cuisines, particularly Spanish and Mediterranean cuisines. He is an adamant defender of free speech, civil liberties, democracy, and human rights.
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Hometown: Foster City, California
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Goals for Transitional Year Training: To gain a strong Internal Medicine foundation.
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Undergraduate and Post-Graduate Education: I attended Xochicalco University School of Medicine in Ensenada, Mexico where I obtained my medical degree. (Honors: graduated second in her class with honors).
Hometown: Los Angeles, California
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Clinical & Research Interests: I am a neuron! I am in love with Neurology and have been delving into research specifically in Neuromodulation and Neuroimmunology.
Goals for Transitional Year Training: My goals for the residency program are to find areas for potential growth and help in any way I can propel and potentiate that growth. One such area we have already started working on is implementing a mentorship program between outgoing and incoming residents who share the same subspecialty interests. I look forward to working with a program that offers the guidance to excel clinically and that will support my interests in medical education and research to make significant contributions to the medical profession.
Personal Interests: My interests and hobbies include creating opportunities for others through mentoring and facilitating networking. I enjoy teaching, singing, and watching and playing sports. I my spend my free time with my husky and golden retriever mix pup, Lily. I love running and hiking. I recently climbed the Swiss Alps, which was on my bucket list. I love to travel and immerse myself in other cultures. Finding the best coffee, pastry, and bagel shops.
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Hometown: Poteau, OK
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Goals for Transitional Year Training: My primary goals are to enhance my clinical skills and medical knowledge, provide quality, patient-centered care, and further identify the areas of medicine I am most passionate about. Through hands-on training and diverse experiences, I aim to become a competent physician, build strong patient relationships by addressing holistic needs, and advocate for their well-being. Additionally, I plan to develop and maintain strategies for sustaining personal well-being in order to deliver the best possible care.
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Undergraduate and Post–Graduate Education: She graduated cum laude from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN, majoring in Ecology, Evolutional and Organismal Biology. She later pursued her medical degree at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, TN.
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Clinical & Research Interests: Now, Dr. Jo has a keen interest in neuroradiology and is focused on treating her patients with compassion and understanding in her residency program.
Personal Interests: Outside of her professional life, Dr. Jo enjoys yoga, cooking, and spending time at parks with her family.
Undergraduate and Post–Graduate Education: I graduated from Whitman College with a major in biology and minors in chemistry and psychology. I obtained my medical degree from Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific and graduated with Sigma Sigma Phi membership.
Hometown: Daly City, CA
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Goals for Transitional Year Training: I aim to continue growing and developing my skills as a physician to become the best physician, and I can be and to help as many people as I can in the clinic, hospital, and outside in the community. I plan to continue my volunteer work with underserved communities.
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Undergraduate and Post-Graduate Education: For undergraduate education, I attended the University of Florida in Gainesville, FL where I received my Bachelor of Science in applied physiology and kinesiology with a focus in exercise physiology alongside a minor degree in health disparities. I graduated as a member of the honors college at UF. For medical school, I attended Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine- Carolinas Campus in Spartanburg, SC.
Hometown: I grew up right here in Polk County, my hometown is Davenport, FL.
Professional Accomplishments: Professionally, I have been able to have my name on 2 publications, and 3 posters, and have been able to give 1 lecture (the first medical student in our medical school’s history to give a lecture to other students). I have been awarded a First-Generation Scholarship from UF and a Health Equity and Inclusion Scholarship from the Mayo Clinic.
Clinical & Research Interests: I am interested in interventional pain as well as musculoskeletal medicine. I hope to tackle these medical disciplines in the underrepresented health community.
Goals for Transitional Year Training: My goal for this residency program is to learn to provide the best quality of care and the most efficient level possible. I hope to give back to the community I grew up in before going to my advanced program at Johns Hopkins.
Personal Interests: My interests include health equity, humanism, and integrity-driven health care. In my free time I enjoy playing basketball, golf, and lifting weights as well as trying new restaurants, spending time with my family, and growing my non-profit (TheSolesForSouls).
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Hometown: I was born and raised in Malaysia before migrating to the USA
Clinical & Research Interests: I’m captivated by numerous facets of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R), each resonating deeply with my passion for helping individuals reclaim their physical functionality. Specifically, I find myself drawn to spinal cord injury rehabilitation, pediatric rehabilitation, pain management, and sports/musculoskeletal medicine.
My fascination with human anatomy fuels a desire to refine my proficiency in ultrasound techniques, recognizing their pivotal role in diagnostic precision and treatment efficacy within PM&R. My prior research engagements include evolutionary genetics, virology, nutritional studies focusing on calcium/magnesium ratios, and investigations into glaucoma at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Now, I am eager to contribute meaningfully to the advancements of PM&R research.
Goals for Transitional Year Training: As a transitional year resident going into PM&R, my primary aim for this upcoming year is to enhance my medical knowledge to better serve future patients within rehabilitation units. Additionally, I aspire to nurture robust, positive relationships with my esteemed attendings, co-residents, staff, and the individuals under my care throughout this pivotal year.
Personal Interests: In my free time, I find joy in culinary arts, relishing the creativity of cooking and baking while sharing these experiences with loved ones. Exploring new foods from different cultures while traveling with my husband makes me happy. I also enjoy staying active through various workout classes and challenges. Currently, I’m gearing up for the Disney full marathon, a goal I’m excited to complete.
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Hometown: Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
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Hometown: Paonia, CO
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Goals for Transitional Year Training: To gain as much experience and knowledge as possible, to positively impact the lives of my patients, and to match to an emergency medicine program close to my wife.
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Hometown: Guaynabo, Puerto Rico
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Clinical & Research Interests: Pulmonary Medicine.
Goals for Transitional Year Training: Gain confidence, clinical knowledge, and research experience. Learn from my peers and share my knowledge. Develop new skills. Be open-minded. Get out of my comfort zone. Obtain a categorical second-year position.
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Hometown: Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
Clinical & Research Interests: I am deeply passionate about researching advancements in cancer treatment and would like to explore any relevant areas within this field. Whether it involves new therapies, innovative drug discoveries, cutting-edge technologies, or breakthroughs in immunotherapy, I am eager to contribute to the ongoing efforts in combating cancer.
Goals for Transitional Year Training: Overall, my ultimate goal in this medical residency program is to emerge as a highly skilled and versatile physician, capable of providing comprehensive and compassionate care to a diverse patient population. I am eager to learn from experienced mentors and colleagues, fully engaging in the educational opportunities and clinical experiences offered in this program. My dedication and drive to excel in this program will not only benefit my professional development but will also positively impact the lives of the patients I will care for in the future.
Personal Interests: In my free time, I enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding, and CrossFit. These activities help me stay active and healthy. Recently, I have been interested in exploring photography as a potential future hobby. I find joy in capturing moments and expressing my creativity through the lens of a camera.
Undergraduate and Post–Graduate Education: I completed my undergraduate education at the University of Texas at Austin, earning a bachelor’s in biology. I then pursued a master’s in medical sciences at the University of North Texas Health Science Center in Ft. Worth before earning my Doctor of Medicine from UT Health San Antonio Long School of Medicine.
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
Professional Accomplishments: During my medical education, I conducted impactful research on the outcomes of our student-run clinic, which I presented at the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) conference. Additionally, I served as an officer in our Neurology Interest Group, organizing events to foster interest in neurology among my peers.
Clinical & Research Interests: My primary clinical and research passion is in Neurology, with a focus on all things Vascular, particularly stroke management. I am keenly interested in the interventional side of Neurology including procedures such as mechanical thrombectomies.
Goals for Transitional Year Training: I am excited to develop my skills as a training physician this year, to build a strong foundation in internal medicine, and to gain confidence in managing a wide variety of illnesses.
Personal Interests: Outside of medicine, I am an avid fan of the Texas Longhorns and enjoy watching their games in whatever way I can, preferably in person. To get outside I like to play golf and fish. I also love board games and just about all things on the tabletop.
We will be recruiting 18 PGY1 transitional year residents for the 2025-2026 academic year. Applicants must submit a complete application via ERAS. Residents will be chosen through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
NRMP program code: 2323999P0
Required Supporting Documents:
We are excited to welcome all candidates to apply for our Graduate Medical Education programs. However, please note that applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visas at this time. Thank you for understanding.
Our GME programs are affiliated with NSU-KPCOM
