PGY-1
 sarah.abraham |  gianna.cross |  kenny.dao |
|---|---|---|
 hailey.finnane |  maricarmen.hernandez |  sam.hui |
 phillip.mouradkhanian |  elizabeth.popescu |  clarence.reyes |
 chloe.wells |
Sarah Abraham
I minored in Geriatrics in college
Hometown: Lino Lakes, MN
Undergrad: University of Wisconsin- Madison
Medical School: : Kansas City University
Hobbies: Scuba diving, traveling, hiking, reading, trying new coffee shops and restaurants, yoga/pilates classes
Pets: Two purrrfect kitty cats, Remy (6) and Binx (4)
If Not ER: OB/GYN
If Not a Doctor: Veterinarian
Favorite Band: Tame Impala
Favorite Book: ACOTAR series, The Women (or really anything else by Kristin Hannah)
Best Star Wars Character: Salacious B. Crumb
Favorite Sports Team: Minnesota Vikings
Best of Palm Springs: Year-round sunshine and the close proximity to hiking trails, national parks and the ocean
Worst of Palm Springs: 100+ degree summer days
Gianna Cross
A silverback gorilla once politely tapped my leg to get out of his way
Hometown: Fullerton, CA
Undergrad: University of Southern California
Medical School: Des Moines University
Hobbies: Scuba diving, movies, trying new restaurants, and impulsively traveling
Pets: Siobhan, a poodle + two cats, Kit Kat & Ziggy
If Not ER: OB/GYN
If Not a Doctor: Host of Fashion Police
Favorite Band: Cannons
Favorite Book: East of Eden
Best Star Wars Character: Chewbacca
Favorite Sports Team: USC Trojans
Best of Palm Springs: Sunshine and pool weather
Worst of Palm Springs: When 100F feels mild
Kenny Dao
I don't peel bananas from the top. I snap them in half and peel from the center
Hometown: Torrance, CA
Undergrad: UCSD
Medical School: Western University
Hobbies: Anime enjoyer, aquascaping, arts and crafty things, casual gamer, collector (national park stamps and badges, enamel pins and trading cards), photography!
If Not ER: Family Medicine or OB/GYN
If Not a Doctor: Language Interpreter
Favorite Band: Blink-182
Favorite Book: Calvin and Hobbes
Best Star Wars Character: C-3PO
Favorite Sports Team: Not really huge on sports
Best of Palm Springs: During summer, I can cook all my food without a stove
Worst of Palm Springs: The AC bill
Hailey Finnane
I sat courtside at my first Warriors game at 1 month old
Hometown: Moraga, CA
Undergrad: Saint Mary's College of CA
Medical School: Touro University, CA
Hobbies: Waterskiing, DIY projects, puzzles, mixology
Pets: Family doggo, Harlow
If Not ER: IM to Critical Care
If Not a Doctor: Biology teacher
Favorite Band: Quinn XCII
Favorite Book: I actually don't know how to read
Best Star Wars Character: R2D2
Favorite Sports Team: Golden State Warriors
Best of Palm Springs: Dinner with my nana, family visits
Worst of Palm Springs: Hyperhidrosis in the desert
Maricarmen Hernandez
I was an on-field dancer in the Super Bowl 50 Halftime Show with Coldplay, Bruno Mars, and Beyonce in 2016
Hometown: South Gate, CA
Undergrad: University of California, Berkeley
Medical School: University of the Incarnate Word SOM
Pets: Kitty (my 3-yr old orange boy cat)
Hobbies: Cooking (especially new recipes), pilates, beach/tanning, traveling
If Not ER: Family Medicine or Surgery
If Not a Doctor: A business girl, coffee shop and speakeasy owner
Favorite Band: RUFUS DU SOL, Karol G
Favorite Book: Harry Potter series, Atomic Habits
Best Star Wars Character: Never watched Star Wars movies, it is on my watch list
Favorite Sports Team: Dodgers/Lakers!
Best of Palm Springs: Year-round sunshine, hiking, pools & outdoor activities, close to family in LA
Worst of Palm Springs: 110-115 F summer days (although San Antonio did slightly prepare me)
Sam Hui
I found my cats in a bush
Hometown: Cupertino, CA
Undergrad: San Jose State University
Medical School: Pacific Northwest University
Hobbies: Cooking and rock climbing
Pets: Two cats named Duke and Reginald
If Not ER: Gen Surg or OB/GYN
If Not a Doctor: Research Technician
Favorite Band: Kendrick Lamar
Favorite Book: Dungeon Crawler Carl
Best Star Wars Character: Darth Bane
Favorite Sports Team: Futagoyama Stable (sumo)
Best of Palm Springs: The amazing people of course! Also, plenty of rocks to climb
Worst of Palm Springs: It's way too cold here
Phillip Mouradkhanian
I was once a SAG-AFTRA member
Hometown: Glendale, CA
Undergrad: Cal State LA
Medical School: Western University
Hobbies: Skiing, fishing, hiking
Pets: Stark (80 lb boxer)
If Not ER: Critical Care/Pulmonology
If Not a Doctor: Mechanical Engineer
Favorite Band: The Offspring
Favorite Book: The Laws of Human Nature (Robert Greene)
Best Star Wars Character: Anakin Skywalker
Favorite Sports Team: Real Madrid
Best of Palm Springs: Casinos and nightlife
Worst of Palm Springs: Air conditioning
Elizabeth Popescu
I can speak 3.5 languages
Hometown: Encino, CA
Undergrad: UCLA
Medical School: Touro University, Las Vegas
Hobbies: Yoga, swimming, reading, baking
If Not ER: Internal Medicine then GI
If Not a Doctor: College math professor
Favorite Band: Maroon 5
Favorite Book: White Coat Investor
Best Star Wars Character: Darth Vader
Favorite Sports Team: LA Rams
Best of Palm Springs: Great weather, lots of outdoor activities
Worst of Palm Springs: CA gas prices, state income tax
Clarence Reyes
My eyes naturally open when I'm in deep sleep
Hometown: Oahu, Hawaii
Undergrad: UC Davis
Medical School: Rocky Vista University
Hobbies: Weightlifting, jiu jitsu, photography, gaming, and eating (I live to eat)
Pets: None, but I really want a dog
If Not ER: Pediatrics
If Not a Doctor: Firefighter
Favorite Band: Boyz II Men
Favorite Book: The Courage to Be Disliked
Best Star Wars Character: Darth Maul
Favorite Sports Team: Does UFC/One Championship count?
Best of Palm Springs: Being able to learn and work with an amazing team at DRMC
Worst of Palm Springs: The heat
Chloe Wells
I have been hit by a car twice
Hometown: Santa Barbara, CA
Undergrad: University of Southern California
Medical School: California University of Science and Medicine
Hobbies: Cooking, flow arts, sports, sleeping on the beach
Pets: Cat aunt to Cheese
If Not ER: Family Med
If Not a Doctor: Wedding planner
Favorite Band: Franc Moody
Favorite Book: The Shining
Best Star Wars Character: Jango Fett (LEGO Star Wars Wii)
Favorite Sports Team: New York Sirens
Best of Palm Springs: The lazy rivers!
Worst of Palm Springs: Over air-conditioned rooms