PGY-3
 michael bermudez |  jose cardenas |  bret gorham |
|---|---|---|
 michael olsgaard |  matea orlovic |  nick peairs |
 josey strathe |  jack thompson |
Michael Bermudez
I'm obsessed with boogie music from the late 70's/early 80's
Hometown: Lake Elsinore, CA
Undergrad: University of California, Irvine
Medical School: Meharry Medical College
Hobbies: Collecting and listening to old records, guitar, running, skateboarding, hiking/camping
Pets:
If Not ER: Family medicine or GI
If Not a Doctor: Rockstar
Favorite Band: Steely Dan
Favorite Book: Anthony Bourdain: Kitchen Confidential
Best Star Wars Character: Han Solo
Favorite Sports Team: Golden State Warriors
Best of Palm Springs: Close to friends/family, beach, LA, vacation mode 24/7
Worst of Palm Springs: In-N-Out Burger too far
Jose Cardenas
I manage our dog's Instagram account
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Undergrad: UC Berkeley
Medical School: Michigan State University
Hobbies: Traveling, road trips, watching college football, making pizza, world history, technology
Pets: T-Rex (chihuahua/terrier mix)
If Not ER: Pediatrics
If Not a Doctor: Paleontologist or software/web developer
Favorite Band: Led Zeppelin
Favorite Book: Siddhartha
Best Star Wars Character: R2-D2
Favorite Sports Team: California Golden Bears
Best of Palm Springs: I prefer the warmer weather
Worst of Palm Springs: I hear it can get too warm
Bret Gorham
I roast my own coffee
Hometown: Springfield, OR
Undergrad: Wilamette University
Medical School: Pacific Northwest University
Hobbies: Climbing, mountaineer, fishing, 4 wheel drive and dirt/gravel roads, hiking, titrating to hypomania on coffee, jigsaw puzzles, learning new stuff
Pets: Girlfriend with a cat/fur child
If Not ER: IM to +/- Cards
If Not a Doctor: Linguist
Favorite Band: Incubus
Favorite Book: Stories of Your Life and Others
Best Star Wars Character: Anakin and Ahsoka
Favorite Sports Team: Timbers!
Best of Palm Springs: Joshua Tree, Mountains, great food
Worst of Palm Springs: Vac
Michael Olsgaard
Spondylolisthesis
Hometown: Santa Rosa, CA
Undergrad: University of San Francisco
Medical School: Touro University, Nevada
Pets: Stitch
Hobbies: Hockey, golf, tennis, hiking/camping
If Not ER: Internal medicine?
If Not a Doctor: Bio technician
Favorite Band: Mac Dre
Favorite Book: Outliers by Malcom Gladwell
Best Star Wars Character: Ewok
Favorite Sports Team: San Jose Sharks
Best of Palm Springs: Great environment all around
Worst of Palm Springs: It can get pretty hot
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Matea Orlovic
Can do the splits
Hometown: Dubrovnik, Croatia and Santa Clara, CA
Undergrad: UC Santa Barbara
Medical School: Touro University, California
Pets: Walle - Cockalier spaniel in Santa Clara
Hobbies: Swimming, snorkeling, hiking, wine tasting
If Not ER: Marine Biologist
If Not a Doctor: Mermaid
Favorite Band: Queen B (Beyonce)!
Favorite Book: The Alchemist by Paul Coelho
Best Star Wars Character: Chewbacca, of course
Favorite Sports Team: 49ers, Giants, GH Warriors = Lakers
Best of Palm Springs: Happy residents!
Worst of Palm Springs: Heat!!
Nick Peairs
When I was 8, I prevented a robbery
Hometown: San Anselmo, CA
Undergrad: UC Santa Barbara
Medical School: University of Louisville
Pets: Abott the dog
Hobbies: Surfing, guitar and cooking
If Not ER: Anesthesia
If Not a Doctor: Outdoor adventure guide
Favorite Band: RHCP
Favorite Book: The Emerald Mile
Best Star Wars Character: Chewbacca
Favorite Sports Team: Golden State Warriors
Best of Palm Springs: Close to mountains and the Pacific
Worst of Palm Springs: Heat
Josey Strathe
I used to live on a farm and compete in Rodeos. At age 5 I won third place in barrel racing in age category of 5-18
Hometown: Des Moines, IA
Undergrad: University of Iowa
Medical School: Western University
Pets: Aunt to my brother's 53 sled dogs
Hobbies: Running, yoga, hiking, kayaking, fly fishing, traveling, cooking, trying new restaurants, concerts, gardening
If Not ER: Pediatrics or Cardiology
If Not a Doctor: Environmental education or start a small agriculture farm
Favorite Band: Tom Petty
Favorite Book: Man's Search for Meaning
Best Star Wars Character: Never was a fan
Favorite Sports Team: Greenbay Packers, Chicago Cubs
Best of Palm Springs: Food and nearby hiking
Worst of Palm Springs: Summer heat
Jack Thompson
I have never had a cavity in my life
Hometown: Grass Valley, CA
Undergrad: Point Loma Nazarene University
Medical School: Rocky Vista University
Hobbies: Basketball, football, cooking, softball, movies, Netflix, fantasy football, hiking, camping
If Not ER: Anesthesiology
If Not a Doctor: High school basketball coach/biology teacher
Favorite Band: Alt-J
Favorite Book: The Great Gatsby
Best Star Wars Character: Mace Windu, he had me at purple lightsaber
Favorite Sports Team: Lakers/49ers/Angels
Best of Palm Springs: So many golf courses
Worst of Palm Springs: That desert heat