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A family member born with a rare genetic condition inspired Dr. Kristin Bristow’s career trajectory. The younger cousin could never walk, talk, or feed herself, yet her ability to accomplish the unimaginable planted a seed. Dr. Bristow knew then that she wanted to be a doctor working with patients like her cousin, helping them through the specialty of physical medicine and rehabilitation, or PM&R.

Inspired by his late grandmother, Dr. Logan Mills felt led to pursue a career dedicated to elderly and underserved populations. His commitment to family and community left an indelible impact, one that he hopes to honor as a future physician in community-based care.

Medicine runs in Dr. Lauren Shaffer’s family. Both her parents are physicians, while her three brothers are pursuing careers in science. She found her niche with internal medicine, which balances the scientific and humanistic aspects of health care.

Dr. Sonal Gagrani’s fascination with the brain started with a neuroscience course in high school. After earning a neuroscience degree, she felt the pull of that field again during her medical education. Now, Dr. Gagrani is headed to a neurology residency this summer, with particular interests in neuromuscular and neuroimmunological diseases.

Before medical school, Dr. Taylore King volunteered for a urogynecologist in South Africa. Her experience revealed racial inequities in medicine and substandard care for women abroad, ultimately leading to her desire to become a physician focused on improving women’s health and global health issues.

Events like our Resident & Alumni Day and CME conferences and lectureships would not be possible without the generosity of Ophthalmology residents and fellow alumni.

Growing up in a rural area of Utah, Dr. Christian Carr witnessed firsthand the effects of living in a medically underserved area. Now he wishes to give back to the community and improve the lives of those in need, aspiring to work in complex medical dermatology and pursue health system research.

As the son of Indian immigrants, Dr. Naveen Kishore Balakrishnan always felt drawn to diverse patient populations. During his medical education, he sought out experiences involving community health research that included working with the homeless or those with psychiatric issues. Ultimately, his goal is to work in internal medicine and assist underserved populations.

Considering he can solve a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded, there probably isn’t much Dr. Anthony Dao cannot do. He has been a go-getter from the start, excelling academically and pursuing leadership roles in student and community organizations while also devoting time to research. He wants to pursue a fellowship in cardiothoracic or critical care, eventually practicing at an academic institution.

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