Interns
Aishwarya Addepalli, MDHometown: Coppell, Texas
Medical School: UT Health San Antonio Long School of Medicine
What do you like about Houston? I’m new to living in Houston, but grew up visiting my cousins and extended family here. I love exploring the city's amazing food scene, going to karaoke with my new co-residents, going to concerts, going karaoke with go residents, and spending time with loved ones. I’m also excited to keep discovering all the hidden gems Houston has to offer!
What do you like about our program? The people! Everyone I’ve met so far has been incredibly kind, warm, and supportive. It truly feels like a place where people lift each other up, and where I could grow and enjoy the next four years alongside an amazing community.
Hobbies: Dance, cooking, travel, vlogs, content creation.
Fun Fact: I was once featured by Doja Cat on Spotify as the cover for some of her songs!
Medical School: UT Health San Antonio Long School of Medicine
What do you like about Houston? I’m new to living in Houston, but grew up visiting my cousins and extended family here. I love exploring the city's amazing food scene, going to karaoke with my new co-residents, going to concerts, going karaoke with go residents, and spending time with loved ones. I’m also excited to keep discovering all the hidden gems Houston has to offer!
What do you like about our program? The people! Everyone I’ve met so far has been incredibly kind, warm, and supportive. It truly feels like a place where people lift each other up, and where I could grow and enjoy the next four years alongside an amazing community.
Hobbies: Dance, cooking, travel, vlogs, content creation.
Fun Fact: I was once featured by Doja Cat on Spotify as the cover for some of her songs!
Yaw Adu, MDHometown: Houston, Texas
Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - Lubbock
What do you like to do in Houston? Trying out new restaurants and going to sporting events.
What do you like about our program? The upper level residents and attendings are always willing to take the time to teach and make learning effective!
Hobbies: Working out, watching movies (huge spy and superhero fan), audiophila.
Fun Fact: I used to run a mile in 5 minutes.
Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - Lubbock
What do you like to do in Houston? Trying out new restaurants and going to sporting events.
What do you like about our program? The upper level residents and attendings are always willing to take the time to teach and make learning effective!
Hobbies: Working out, watching movies (huge spy and superhero fan), audiophila.
Fun Fact: I used to run a mile in 5 minutes.
Madison Aycock, MDHometown: Houston, Texas
Medical School: The University of Health Science Center at Houston - McGovern Medical School
What do you like to do in Houston? Long runs and walks, eating Tex-Mex on a patio, Astros games, seeing a show or play Downtown, trying new coffee shops.
What do you like about our program? Everyone here is incredibly welcoming, kind, and supportive! Even as a medical student, I felt the residents and faculty were invested in me from day one. I also value the high patient volume, as well as the diversity and complexity of cases.
Hobbies: Trying new restaurants, golf, pickleball, running, spending time with friends and family, baking bread.
Medical School: The University of Health Science Center at Houston - McGovern Medical School
What do you like to do in Houston? Long runs and walks, eating Tex-Mex on a patio, Astros games, seeing a show or play Downtown, trying new coffee shops.
What do you like about our program? Everyone here is incredibly welcoming, kind, and supportive! Even as a medical student, I felt the residents and faculty were invested in me from day one. I also value the high patient volume, as well as the diversity and complexity of cases.
Hobbies: Trying new restaurants, golf, pickleball, running, spending time with friends and family, baking bread.
Dalton Bui, MDHometown: Friendswood, Texas
Medical School: The University of Health Science Center at Houston - McGovern Medical School
What do you like to do in Houston? I have a big family in Houston, so I love spending time with my cousins. Also, karaoke at One Shot with my co-residents is always a good time!
What do you like about our program? I chose to stay at UTH because of the people. The faculty are really supportive, and my co-residents always try to find time to hang despite our busy schedules.
Hobbies: Traveling, hiking, watching F1, and hanging with my cat Checo.
Fun fact: I’ve been to 8 out of 12 Disney parks in the world.
Medical School: The University of Health Science Center at Houston - McGovern Medical School
What do you like to do in Houston? I have a big family in Houston, so I love spending time with my cousins. Also, karaoke at One Shot with my co-residents is always a good time!
What do you like about our program? I chose to stay at UTH because of the people. The faculty are really supportive, and my co-residents always try to find time to hang despite our busy schedules.
Hobbies: Traveling, hiking, watching F1, and hanging with my cat Checo.
Fun fact: I’ve been to 8 out of 12 Disney parks in the world.
Christopher Chung, MDHometown: Houston, Texas
Medical School: The University of Health Science Center at Houston - McGovern Medical School
What do you like to do in Houston? Eat, drink, one shot pocha.
What do you like about our program? The faculty are very supportive and easy to work with!
Hobbies: Hike, cook, explore the city.
Fun Fact: Completed Philmont’s 100-mile hike in New Mexico!
Medical School: The University of Health Science Center at Houston - McGovern Medical School
What do you like to do in Houston? Eat, drink, one shot pocha.
What do you like about our program? The faculty are very supportive and easy to work with!
Hobbies: Hike, cook, explore the city.
Fun Fact: Completed Philmont’s 100-mile hike in New Mexico!
Monica Daswani, DOHometown: Houston, Texas
Medical School: William Carey University COM
What do you like to do in Houston? Trying new restaurants/happy hours, going to Memorial Park, Astros/Texans games, and concerts!
What do you like about our program? Everyone from attendings to residents are so friendly and welcoming. I knew I wanted to join a program that had amazing leadership and faculty that would support me!
Hobbies: Walking my dog, binging tv series, and eating pizza!
Fun Fact: I love going to Disney World in Florida and have been over 20 times!
Medical School: William Carey University COM
What do you like to do in Houston? Trying new restaurants/happy hours, going to Memorial Park, Astros/Texans games, and concerts!
What do you like about our program? Everyone from attendings to residents are so friendly and welcoming. I knew I wanted to join a program that had amazing leadership and faculty that would support me!
Hobbies: Walking my dog, binging tv series, and eating pizza!
Fun Fact: I love going to Disney World in Florida and have been over 20 times!
Marwa Hassan, MDHometown: Toledo, Ohio
Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
What do you like to do in Houston? Try new restaurants and coffee shops.
What do you like about our program? I like the family atmosphere within the program. Senior residents are inviting and forthcoming with tips and tricks for surviving the wards.
Hobbies: I love BBQ-ing, playing basketball, photography, video gaming, and taking on DIY projects.
Fun Fact: I have the same birthday as my mom!
Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
What do you like to do in Houston? Try new restaurants and coffee shops.
What do you like about our program? I like the family atmosphere within the program. Senior residents are inviting and forthcoming with tips and tricks for surviving the wards.
Hobbies: I love BBQ-ing, playing basketball, photography, video gaming, and taking on DIY projects.
Fun Fact: I have the same birthday as my mom!
Evan James, DOHometown: Flower Mound, Texas
Medical School: University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
What do you like to do in Houston? Find new trails to walk my dogs, explore the amazing food scene, attend local sporting events.
What do you like about our program? It cultivates physicians who are incisive and resilient, all within a community that is loving, supportive, and genuinely fun.
Hobbies: Trying the new Crumbl cookie flavors of the week, working out, golfing, NYT games
Fun Fact: I got engaged at the top of the Angel's Landing hike in Zion National Park.
Medical School: University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
What do you like to do in Houston? Find new trails to walk my dogs, explore the amazing food scene, attend local sporting events.
What do you like about our program? It cultivates physicians who are incisive and resilient, all within a community that is loving, supportive, and genuinely fun.
Hobbies: Trying the new Crumbl cookie flavors of the week, working out, golfing, NYT games
Fun Fact: I got engaged at the top of the Angel's Landing hike in Zion National Park.
Bilal Khurshid, MDHometown: Dallas, Texas
Medical School: Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
What do you like to do in Houston? I love exploring new food options and hanging out with all of my friends. :D
What do you like about our program? I love how welcoming and supportive everyone is here. Every resident and faculty I've met seemed so happy to be there and has always been there for any questions or concerns I've had!
Hobbies: I love watching movies, lifting weights, playing sports, and eating new food!! Also, a huge fan of Boston sports!!
Fun Fact: I enjoy cooking homemade versions of my favorite fast foods!
Medical School: Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
What do you like to do in Houston? I love exploring new food options and hanging out with all of my friends. :D
What do you like about our program? I love how welcoming and supportive everyone is here. Every resident and faculty I've met seemed so happy to be there and has always been there for any questions or concerns I've had!
Hobbies: I love watching movies, lifting weights, playing sports, and eating new food!! Also, a huge fan of Boston sports!!
Fun Fact: I enjoy cooking homemade versions of my favorite fast foods!
Cherilyn Kim, MDHometown: Austin, Texas
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
What do you like to do in Houston? I love how big the program is! It makes it easy to build community and feel like you belong. It's never hard to find a group of people to hang out or go to happy hour with!
What do you like about our program? What solidified my interest was just seeing the residents interact on my interview day – everyone seemed to enjoy being a resident at UT and have lots of fun doing it. Being in such a huge medical center, I also look forward to the challenge of taking care of some really sick patients and, hopefully, become a better physician because of it. Living in Houston is awesome, too.
Hobbies: Skiing, cooking Korean food, watching reality TV, going on long walks outside.
Fun Fact: I've skydived in Hawaii (and survived).
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
What do you like to do in Houston? I love how big the program is! It makes it easy to build community and feel like you belong. It's never hard to find a group of people to hang out or go to happy hour with!
What do you like about our program? What solidified my interest was just seeing the residents interact on my interview day – everyone seemed to enjoy being a resident at UT and have lots of fun doing it. Being in such a huge medical center, I also look forward to the challenge of taking care of some really sick patients and, hopefully, become a better physician because of it. Living in Houston is awesome, too.
Hobbies: Skiing, cooking Korean food, watching reality TV, going on long walks outside.
Fun Fact: I've skydived in Hawaii (and survived).
Christopher Lin, DOHometown: Irvine, California
Medical School: Midwestern University, AZCOM
What do you like to do in Houston? Exploring the city and trying out all the great restaurants here, spending time with my fiance, going to karaoke at One Shot Pocha with my co-residents.
What do you like about our program? The people!!! I could not have asked for a better community to train alongside. We are very fortunate to have an exceeding amount of support from our PD, chiefs, faculty, and co-residents.
Hobbies: Pickleball, golf, going to concerts, collecting sneakers, hanging out with friends.
Fun Fact: I was the lead singer of a band in high school. My favorite gig was performing at the House of Blues in Downtown Disney.
Medical School: Midwestern University, AZCOM
What do you like to do in Houston? Exploring the city and trying out all the great restaurants here, spending time with my fiance, going to karaoke at One Shot Pocha with my co-residents.
What do you like about our program? The people!!! I could not have asked for a better community to train alongside. We are very fortunate to have an exceeding amount of support from our PD, chiefs, faculty, and co-residents.
Hobbies: Pickleball, golf, going to concerts, collecting sneakers, hanging out with friends.
Fun Fact: I was the lead singer of a band in high school. My favorite gig was performing at the House of Blues in Downtown Disney.
Moath Mohammad, MDHometown: Austin, Texas
Medical School: Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
What do you like to do in Houston? I enjoy exploring Houston’s diverse food scene, spending time outdoors, and catching Rockets or Astros game. I also like staying active, relaxing with friends, and discovering new coffee shops.
What do you like about our program? Love the vibes here with the faculty and the residents. Everyone is supportive and invested in your success. The TMC is also an amazing place to train.
Hobbies: Outside of medicine, I enjoy working out, exploring new coffee shops, watching sports, and spending time with friends. I also love being outdoors, whether it’s going for a walk, hiking, or visiting national parks when I get the chance.
Fun Fact: I’ve visited 11 national parks and hope to see them all someday!
Medical School: Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
What do you like to do in Houston? I enjoy exploring Houston’s diverse food scene, spending time outdoors, and catching Rockets or Astros game. I also like staying active, relaxing with friends, and discovering new coffee shops.
What do you like about our program? Love the vibes here with the faculty and the residents. Everyone is supportive and invested in your success. The TMC is also an amazing place to train.
Hobbies: Outside of medicine, I enjoy working out, exploring new coffee shops, watching sports, and spending time with friends. I also love being outdoors, whether it’s going for a walk, hiking, or visiting national parks when I get the chance.
Fun Fact: I’ve visited 11 national parks and hope to see them all someday!
Darayon Moore, MDHometown: Las Vegas, Nevada
Medical School: University of Kentucky
What do you like to do in Houston? I love walking through Buffalo Bayou Park at sunset, hitting up local live music spots, and trying food from every corner of the globe.
What do you like about our program? What stood out to me most was the welcoming culture and strong sense of camaraderie among the residents and faculty. Everyone I met seemed genuinely supportive, and it felt like a place where people look out for each other and grow together.
Hobbies: Traveling, attending shows, dancing, and spending time with my family
Fun Fact: My birthday is the same day as the actress Zendaya.
Medical School: University of Kentucky
What do you like to do in Houston? I love walking through Buffalo Bayou Park at sunset, hitting up local live music spots, and trying food from every corner of the globe.
What do you like about our program? What stood out to me most was the welcoming culture and strong sense of camaraderie among the residents and faculty. Everyone I met seemed genuinely supportive, and it felt like a place where people look out for each other and grow together.
Hobbies: Traveling, attending shows, dancing, and spending time with my family
Fun Fact: My birthday is the same day as the actress Zendaya.
Katilyn Muscarella, MDHometown: Pulaski, Pennsylvania
Medical School: University of South Carolina-Greenville
What do you like to do in Houston? Walking my dogs in Hermann Park, trying new restaurants, breweries, and most importantly going to One Shot Pocha and singing love story by Taylor Swift with Chris.
What do you like about our program? UT Houston anesthesia program offers the perfect balance between clinical excellence, supportive mentorship, and real-world experience. The case variety at a major medical center like Memorial Hermann and affiliated hospitals means I'm constantly learning and growing—from routine cases to high-acuity trauma and transplant anesthesia.Plus, being in Houston offers exposure to a diverse patient population, preparing us for anything.
Hobbies: Running, reality tv, concerts.
Fun Fact: I have two rescue dogs that are the loves of my life.
Medical School: University of South Carolina-Greenville
What do you like to do in Houston? Walking my dogs in Hermann Park, trying new restaurants, breweries, and most importantly going to One Shot Pocha and singing love story by Taylor Swift with Chris.
What do you like about our program? UT Houston anesthesia program offers the perfect balance between clinical excellence, supportive mentorship, and real-world experience. The case variety at a major medical center like Memorial Hermann and affiliated hospitals means I'm constantly learning and growing—from routine cases to high-acuity trauma and transplant anesthesia.Plus, being in Houston offers exposure to a diverse patient population, preparing us for anything.
Hobbies: Running, reality tv, concerts.
Fun Fact: I have two rescue dogs that are the loves of my life.
Hazem Nasef, MDHometown: Scottsdale, Arizona
Medical School: Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine
What do you like to do in Houston? I love trying new restaurants (or going back to Aga's), exploring new areas of the city I've never visited, or just taking advantage of any unique experiences that Houston has to offer!
What do you like about our program? My co-residents! The people and program culture are unmatched!
Hobbies: Playing and watching basketball, traveling, trying out new restaurants, and spending time with friends and family.
Fun Fact: After starting residency here, I've now lived in all four time zones!
Medical School: Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Allopathic Medicine
What do you like to do in Houston? I love trying new restaurants (or going back to Aga's), exploring new areas of the city I've never visited, or just taking advantage of any unique experiences that Houston has to offer!
What do you like about our program? My co-residents! The people and program culture are unmatched!
Hobbies: Playing and watching basketball, traveling, trying out new restaurants, and spending time with friends and family.
Fun Fact: After starting residency here, I've now lived in all four time zones!
Shruti Natarajan, MDHometown: Houston, Texas
Medical School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston - McGovern Medical School
What do you like to do in Houston? Find new places to eat and explore bookstores and coffee shops!
What do you like about our program? I really enjoy the size of the program because it makes me feel well-supported and allows us to build strong relationships with so many different people. I also love the exposure we have to the unique types of cases here in TMC.
Hobbies: I love playing board games - I have definitely amassed a huge collection throughout med school. I also love to dance and I’m not sure if eating is a hobby but the food in Houston is amazing that I can’t help but mention it again!!
Fun Fact: I have a cat named Gia who my boyfriend and I raised since she was two days old and she literally the light of my life (and also a little bit of a menace but don’t tell her I told y'all that)!
Medical School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston - McGovern Medical School
What do you like to do in Houston? Find new places to eat and explore bookstores and coffee shops!
What do you like about our program? I really enjoy the size of the program because it makes me feel well-supported and allows us to build strong relationships with so many different people. I also love the exposure we have to the unique types of cases here in TMC.
Hobbies: I love playing board games - I have definitely amassed a huge collection throughout med school. I also love to dance and I’m not sure if eating is a hobby but the food in Houston is amazing that I can’t help but mention it again!!
Fun Fact: I have a cat named Gia who my boyfriend and I raised since she was two days old and she literally the light of my life (and also a little bit of a menace but don’t tell her I told y'all that)!
Matthew Nguyen, MDHometown: Springfield, Pennsylvania
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
What do you like to do in Houston? I love Houston for the food and night life! I love date night with my girlfriend, hanging out with my cousins in the area, and going to One Shot Pocha for karaoke with my co-residents!
What do you like about our program? The culture! I love that everyone has been supportive and welcoming to me like Dr. Markham and Alexis! In addition to that, I’ve been able to learn so much while being able to have a good time with everyone at happy hour.
Fun Fact: Watching sports, soccer, working out, time with family, chilling with my girlfriend and friends.
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
What do you like to do in Houston? I love Houston for the food and night life! I love date night with my girlfriend, hanging out with my cousins in the area, and going to One Shot Pocha for karaoke with my co-residents!
What do you like about our program? The culture! I love that everyone has been supportive and welcoming to me like Dr. Markham and Alexis! In addition to that, I’ve been able to learn so much while being able to have a good time with everyone at happy hour.
Fun Fact: Watching sports, soccer, working out, time with family, chilling with my girlfriend and friends.
Christina Nwaknpa, MDHometown: Round Rock, Texas
Medical School: Texas Tech Health Sciences Center Lubbock
What do you like to do in Houston? Try new restaurants, explore different neighborhoods, hang out with friends and family.
What do you like about our program? I love Houston for the food and night life! I love date night with my girlfriend, hanging out with my cousins in the area, and going to One Shot Pocha for karaoke with my co-residents!
Hobbies: Pilates, weightlifting, thrift shopping, trying new food, doomscrolling on TikTok:)
Fun Fact: Igbo was my first language!
Medical School: Texas Tech Health Sciences Center Lubbock
What do you like to do in Houston? Try new restaurants, explore different neighborhoods, hang out with friends and family.
What do you like about our program? I love Houston for the food and night life! I love date night with my girlfriend, hanging out with my cousins in the area, and going to One Shot Pocha for karaoke with my co-residents!
Hobbies: Pilates, weightlifting, thrift shopping, trying new food, doomscrolling on TikTok:)
Fun Fact: Igbo was my first language!
Cedar Robertson, DOHometown: North Fork, California
Medical School: California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine
What do you like to do in Houston? Finding new places to eat and exploring the sports scene.
What do you like about our program? I love the people! Everyone is so kind and willing to give advice or tips to ensure you have a great experience.
Hobbies: Soccer, golf, and guitar.
Fun Fact: I played college soccer at Corban University.
Medical School: California Health Sciences University College of Osteopathic Medicine
What do you like to do in Houston? Finding new places to eat and exploring the sports scene.
What do you like about our program? I love the people! Everyone is so kind and willing to give advice or tips to ensure you have a great experience.
Hobbies: Soccer, golf, and guitar.
Fun Fact: I played college soccer at Corban University.
Shahbaz Saad, MDHometown: Sugarland, Texas
Medical School: Texas A&M College of Medicine
What do you like to do in Houston? I love to eat and walk around in parks! My wife and my family are here so I love spending time with family as well.
What do you like about our program? I really like the incredible support from the uppers, PD/APDs, and faculty.
Hobbies: Working out, cooking, Astrophotography, and watching Christopher Nolan films!
Fun fact: I’ve seen Interstellar over 30 times!
Medical School: Texas A&M College of Medicine
What do you like to do in Houston? I love to eat and walk around in parks! My wife and my family are here so I love spending time with family as well.
What do you like about our program? I really like the incredible support from the uppers, PD/APDs, and faculty.
Hobbies: Working out, cooking, Astrophotography, and watching Christopher Nolan films!
Fun fact: I’ve seen Interstellar over 30 times!
Taylor Sheppard, MDHometown: Houston, Texas
Medical School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston - McGovern Medical School
What do you like to do in Houston? I love to go to H-town sporting events, especially the Astros. I also love eating at all the great restaurants we have here!
What do you like about our program? The culture is really friendly, and everyone is super easy to get along with. Also, the training is excellent, and you will come out very clinically strong.
Hobbies: I have recently got back into reading and have loved reading psychological thrillers. I also love to go on walks with my dog if it's not the summertime!
Fun Fact: I know how to juggle! I learned in elementary school, and it's stuck with me since. I can juggle small items to bowling pins!
Medical School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston - McGovern Medical School
What do you like to do in Houston? I love to go to H-town sporting events, especially the Astros. I also love eating at all the great restaurants we have here!
What do you like about our program? The culture is really friendly, and everyone is super easy to get along with. Also, the training is excellent, and you will come out very clinically strong.
Hobbies: I have recently got back into reading and have loved reading psychological thrillers. I also love to go on walks with my dog if it's not the summertime!
Fun Fact: I know how to juggle! I learned in elementary school, and it's stuck with me since. I can juggle small items to bowling pins!
Virginia Tran, DOHometown: Huntington Beach, California
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences
What do you like to do in Houston? So far, I've been exploring a lot! Trying new foods and seeing new places. Recently I went to the Galleria and the waterwall. On my free time, I am also trying new foods or spending time with my two dogs.
What do you like about our program? The training residents get here is unmatched, and the support from faculty, staff and co-residents was a huge factor in me choosing this program.
Hobbies: Painting, drawing, reading cooking, crocheting, spending time with my dogs.
Fun Fact: I build mechanical keyboards!
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences
What do you like to do in Houston? So far, I've been exploring a lot! Trying new foods and seeing new places. Recently I went to the Galleria and the waterwall. On my free time, I am also trying new foods or spending time with my two dogs.
What do you like about our program? The training residents get here is unmatched, and the support from faculty, staff and co-residents was a huge factor in me choosing this program.
Hobbies: Painting, drawing, reading cooking, crocheting, spending time with my dogs.
Fun Fact: I build mechanical keyboards!
Gabrielle Tremonti, DOHometown: Tampa, Florida
Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University - Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
What do you like to do in Houston? Try as many new restaurants as possible. My husband and I have a list of places recommended to us and we try to go to a new one every week.
What do you like about our program? I love how friendly and supportive everyone is. From the very beginning there was such a warm and welcoming atmosphere, which really drew me towards UTH in the first place.
Hobbies: Running, Pilates, Cooking.
Fun Fact: I am a reality tv connoisseur.
Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University - Debusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
What do you like to do in Houston? Try as many new restaurants as possible. My husband and I have a list of places recommended to us and we try to go to a new one every week.
What do you like about our program? I love how friendly and supportive everyone is. From the very beginning there was such a warm and welcoming atmosphere, which really drew me towards UTH in the first place.
Hobbies: Running, Pilates, Cooking.
Fun Fact: I am a reality tv connoisseur.
Raymar Turangan, MDHometown: The Colony, Texas
Medical School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston - McGovern Medical School
What do you like to do in Houston? I enjoy running at Hermann Park, exploring the Asian food scene, and going to One Shot Pocha for karaoke with my friends. I also frequently go to concerts and love playing pickleball.
What do you like about our program? Even though it is a larger program it feels like one big family. There are still lots of events and you do a lot of happy hours and activities together.
Hobbies: Playing piano, running, pickleball, karaoke, bouldering, going to concerts, and exploring new restaurants.
Fun fact: I am the world record holder out of 2.3 million people for the fastest time on the iOS game "The Moron Test."
Medical School: The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston - McGovern Medical School
What do you like to do in Houston? I enjoy running at Hermann Park, exploring the Asian food scene, and going to One Shot Pocha for karaoke with my friends. I also frequently go to concerts and love playing pickleball.
What do you like about our program? Even though it is a larger program it feels like one big family. There are still lots of events and you do a lot of happy hours and activities together.
Hobbies: Playing piano, running, pickleball, karaoke, bouldering, going to concerts, and exploring new restaurants.
Fun fact: I am the world record holder out of 2.3 million people for the fastest time on the iOS game "The Moron Test."
Robert Vernick, DOHometown: Western, Pennsylvania,
Medical School: Campbell University
What do you like to do in Houston? Finding places with good air conditioning in the summer, trying new food, going to Hermann park and a good happy hour.
What do you like about our program? Food, People, Sports.
Hobbies: Playing volleyball, watching sports (go chiefs!), and being on the water/water sports.
Medical School: Campbell University
What do you like to do in Houston? Finding places with good air conditioning in the summer, trying new food, going to Hermann park and a good happy hour.
What do you like about our program? Food, People, Sports.
Hobbies: Playing volleyball, watching sports (go chiefs!), and being on the water/water sports.
Iliyan Vlasskov, MDHometown: Varna, Bulgaria
Medical School: Vita-Salute San Raffaele
What do you like to do in Houston? I've really enjoyed exploring the city with my co-residents! Trying out the various restaurants and meeting people. It's a very active city, people are extremely friendly and there's always something new to see or try. And the food is incredible...
What do you like about our program? The residents and faculty have been incredible! Everyone is extremely supportive and willing to take the time to teach, lend a hand or just check up on you. The culture and camaraderie in this program is unmatched and whatever you may be interested in, be it research, future fellowships, hobbies, career aspirations or just the need to socialize, there is someone that will take the time for you. Navigating residency is hard, but when you have a team like this one around you, it becomes much more manageable.
Hobbies: Hiking, basketball, volleyball, any sport and attempting karaoke with my co-residents.
Fun Fact: I played on the university basketball team throughout medical school.
Medical School: Vita-Salute San Raffaele
What do you like to do in Houston? I've really enjoyed exploring the city with my co-residents! Trying out the various restaurants and meeting people. It's a very active city, people are extremely friendly and there's always something new to see or try. And the food is incredible...
What do you like about our program? The residents and faculty have been incredible! Everyone is extremely supportive and willing to take the time to teach, lend a hand or just check up on you. The culture and camaraderie in this program is unmatched and whatever you may be interested in, be it research, future fellowships, hobbies, career aspirations or just the need to socialize, there is someone that will take the time for you. Navigating residency is hard, but when you have a team like this one around you, it becomes much more manageable.
Hobbies: Hiking, basketball, volleyball, any sport and attempting karaoke with my co-residents.
Fun Fact: I played on the university basketball team throughout medical school.