Our Residents

Oluwatoyin Adelusi, M.D., M.S.

• Hometown: Atlanta, GA
• Undergrad: University of Georgia
• Medical School: Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
• Professional Goals: Undecided
• Hobbies: Watching reality TV, painting, cooking/baking, outdoor activities

Lev Botea, M.D.

• Hometown: Livingston, NJ
• Undergrad: University of Miami (Go Canes!)
• Medical School: California University of Science and Medicine
• Professional Goals: Continuing to provide excellent care to patients in my community. Will likely pursue Academic medicine
• Hobbies: Tennis, Skiing, Bourbon and Football

Rebecca Dinkel, M.D.

• Hometown: West Lafayette, IN
• Undergrad: Colorado School of Mines
• Medical School: University of Colorado School of Medicine
• Professional Goals: Private practice
• Hobbies: Pickleball, cooking/baking, and Mahjong

Brandon Everett, M.D.

• Hometown: Southlake, TX
• Undergrad: University of Texas at Austin
• Medical School: UT  Southwestern
• Professional Goals: Pediatric or regional anesthesia, teaching, academics
• Hobbies: Playing basketball, soccer, and volleyball, supporting Manchester United, cooking/baking, exploring National Parks, traveling, and trying new restaurants

Kaiya Flemons, M.D.

• Hometown: Atlanta, GA
• Undergrad: Oakwood University
• Medical School: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
• Professional Goals: General or academic
• Hobbies: Playing piano, finding live music and good food around the city, and puzzles

Jennifer Garcia, M.D.

• Hometown: Miami, FL
• Undergrad: Florida International University
• Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine
• Professional Goals: Undecided
• Hobbies: Traveling, reading, trying new coffee shops and restaurants, and spending time at the beach

Jenny Huang, M.D.

• Hometown: San Francisco, CA
• Undergrad: University of California, San Diego
• Medical School: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
• Professional Goals: Fellowship
• Hobbies: Playing with my cats, cooking/baking/eating with friends (basically all things related to food), and traveling

Emma Keeney, M.D.

• Hometown: St. Louis, MO
• Undergrad: Miami University of Ohio
• Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
• Professional Goals: Pediatric anesthesia fellowship at TCH!
• Hobbies: Running, workout classes with co-residents, Vanderpump Rules (OG seasons only), cooking for friends!

Neal Liang, M.D.

• Hometown: Plano, TX
• Undergrad: William Marsh Rice University
• Medical School: Columbia University Roy and Diana Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
• Professional Goals: Undecided
• Hobbies: Climbing, CrossFit, reading, sports (any sport, please somebody invite me to play sports!)

Dan Mija, M.D.

• Hometown: Plano, TX
• Undergrad: Duke University
• Medical School: UT Southwestern Medical Center
• Professional Goals: Regional anesthesia, academic medicine
• Hobbies:Fly Fishing, Manchester City, Historical Fiction, Biking

Tyler Nelson, M.D.

• Hometown: San Antonio, TX
• Undergrad: University of Texas at San Antonio
• Medical School: UT  Southwestern Medical Center
• Professional Goals: Undecided, considering fellowship
• Hobbies: Learning the cello and piano, exercising, espresso, and Russian movies

Esme Nulan, M.D.

• Hometown: Kansas City, MO
• Undergrad: Tufts University
• Medical School: University of Missouri School of Medicine
• Professional Goals: OB fellowship, academics
• Hobbies: Walking, baking, spending time with loved ones, netflix marathons with my husband and cats

Caitlin O'Connor, M.D., M.P.H

• Hometown: Dallas, TX
• Undergrad: Texas A & M University
• Medical School: UT Southwestern Medical Center
• Professional Goals: Private practice
• Hobbies: Running, HIIT workouts, traveling, Dallas sports

Shannon Pan, M.D.

• Hometown: Plano, TX
• Undergrad: Austin College
• Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences School of Medicine
• Professional Goals: Undecided, possibly a fellowship
• Hobbies: Eating, napping, and sometimes frolicking in a park

Jaisal Patel, M.D.

• Hometown: Muenster, TX
• Undergrad: Texas University at Austin
• Medical School: Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio
• Professional Goals: Academics, critical care fellowship
• Hobbies: Video games, basketball, and podcasts

Cayenne Price, M.D.

• Hometown: McKinney, TX
• Undergrad: Southern Methodist University
• Medical School: UT  Southwestern Medical Center
• Professional Goals: Private practice
• Hobbies: Hanging out with my husband & kiddos, binge watching trash TV, eating, happy hours with friends, CrossFit/Hyrox training, and sitting poolside

Swathi Rayasam, M.D.

• Hometown: Flower Mound, TX
• Undergrad: William Marsh Rice University
• Medical School: UT  Southwestern
• Professional Goals: Pain fellowship
• Hobbies: Traveling, reading, watching movies, stargazing, trying new restaurants

Anika Tanwani, M.D., M.S.

• Hometown: Houston, TX
• Undergrad: University of Texas at Austin
• Medical School: UT Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine
• Professional Goals: Undecided
• Hobbies: Spending time with friends, family, and dogs, hobby coding, podcasts, puzzles, and binging Netflix

Diksha Verma, M.D., M.S.

• Hometown: Austin, TX
• Undergrad: University of Texas at Dallas
• Medical School: UT  Southwestern
• Professional Goals: Possibly fellowship, still exploring
• Hobbies: Pickleball, bouldering, tennis, and playing with my dog

Kaitlin Wakefield, M.D., M.P.H.

• Hometown: Montgomery, TX
• Undergrad: Baylor University
• Medical School: UT  Southwestern Medical Center
• Professional Goals: Academics
• Hobbies: Dates with my husband, playing with my adorable Shetland sheepdog Lilly, running White Rock Lake, Orange Theory Fitness, and long walks through Home Goods/Trader Joes/Crate & Barrel/ Hobby Lobby

Eric Zhang, M.D.

• Hometown: Houston, TX
• Undergrad: University of California, Berkeley
• Medical School: David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
• Professional Goals: Fellowship
• Hobbies: Exploring the local food scene, basketball, video games, all things tech related, and searching for my cat when she hides

David Alderman, M.D.

• Hometown: Rockwall, TX
• Undergrad: Baylor University
• Medical School: Joe R. and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at UT Health San Antonio
• Professional Goals: Undecided
• Hobbies: Rock climbing, reading, video games, listening to podcasts, and traveling

Brianna Alvarado, M.D.

• Hometown: El Paso, TX
• Undergrad: Texas Christian University
• Medical School: UT  Southwestern Medical Center
• Professional Goals: Undecided
• Hobbies: Hanging out with friends and family, spending time outdoors, reading a good book, and supporting DFW sports

Johan Anantharaj, M.D.

• Hometown: Knoxville, TN
• Undergrad: University of Tennessee, Knoxville
• Medical School: University of Tennessee School of Medicine
• Professional Goals: General or pediatric anesthesia
• Hobbies: I love classical music and have played the piano since I was nine. As a runner, the Katy Trail in uptown Dallas is amazing! I like watching hockey, soccer, and motor racing, and I enjoy playing soccer, ultimate frisbee, and videogames in my free time

Bronson Bailey, M.D.

• Hometown: Dallas, TX
• Undergrad: Hardin-Simmons University and University of Texas at Dallas (post-baccalaureate)
• Medical School: Paul L. Foster School of Medicine at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
• Professional Goals: Undecided
• Hobbies: Spending time with my wife and 3 boys, trying new restaurants, traveling, playing soccer, watching sports and documentaries

Joseph Bell, M.D.

• Hometown: Spokane, WA
• Undergrad: University of Washington
• Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine
• Professional Goals: Undecided
• Hobbies: Reading, traveling, cooking/baking, puzzles, weight lifting, movies, and spending time with my partner and our two cats (Rufus and Rizzo)

Justin Blakley, D.O.

• Hometown: Whitesboro, TX
• Undergrad: Texas Tech University
• Medical School: Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Professional Goals: Chronic pain vs private practice
• Hobbies: Hanging out with my kids, taking them to the zoo, going to the lake, riding dirt bikes, playing golf, and grilling/smoking meats

Luming Chen, M.D.

• Hometown: Salt Lake City, UT
• Undergrad: Yale University
• Medical School: UT  Southwestern Medical Center
• Professional Goals: Cardiac or critical care fellowship, and research
• Hobbies: Spending time with my family, swimming, ice skating, board games, and paint-by-numbers

Gabriella Garcia, M.D.

• Hometown: San Antonio, TX
• Undergrad: Texas A&M University
• Medical School:  John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School
• Professional Goals: Private practice vs academics
• Hobbies:Exploring Dallas and the local food scene, spending time with my husband, family and friends. Running with my dog, shopping, and watching whatever is new on TV!

Perrin Griffin, M.D.

• Hometown: Columbia, SC
• Undergrad: Southern Methodist University
• Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina
• Professional Goals: Still deciding!
• Hobbies: Mahjong, needlepoint, reading, gluten-free baking, gardening, travel and hanging with my standard poodle Charley!

Kaila Hayden, M.D.

• Hometown: Indian Land, SC
• Undergrad: Clemson University
• Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina
• Professional Goals: General, critical care, TBD
• Hobbies: Pilates, yoga, hot girl walks on the Katy trail, and college football (Go Tigers!)

Alex Hecker, M.D.

• Hometown: Dickinson, ND
• Undergrad: North Dakota State University
• Medical School: University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
• Professional Goals: Undecided
• Hobbies: Being outdoors, yoga, weightlifting, reading, sports, exploring the Dallas restaurant scene, listening to music (EDM), consuming caffeine, hanging out with friends and family, and my cat Sparx

Olivia Iheme, M.D.

• Hometown: Garland, TX
• Undergrad: University of Texas at Austin
• Medical School: UT  Southwestern Medical Center
• Professional Goals: Looking forward to completing residency, and practicing as an attending
• Hobbies: Hanging with friends and family, playing League of Legends, puzzling, and reading

Anton Ketterer, M.D.

• Hometown: Orange, CA
• Undergrad: Chapman University
• Medical School: Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University
• Professional Goals: Undecided
• Hobbies: Hiking, surfing, working out, cooking, and chess

Kathleen Morones, M.D.

• Hometown: Pflugerville, TX
• Undergrad: University of Texas at Austin
• Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
• Professional Goals: General vs Pediatric anesthesiology anesthesia fellowship at TCH!
• Hobbies: Hanging out with my dogs, baking, gardening, and traveling with my husband/family/dogs (sometimes all three!)

Belle Parizot, M.D.

• Hometown: Houston, TX
• Undergrad: University of Texas at Austin
• Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
• Professional Goals: Private practice
• Hobbies: Climbing, cycling, sourdough, bowling, crafting, my cats Kylo and Ellie

Alan Ritchie, M.D.

• Hometown: Coppell, TX
• Undergrad: Abilene Christian University
• Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
• Professional Goals: Undecided
• Hobbies: Exploring the local food scene, sports, going to concerts, and traveling

Claudia Rosso, M.D.

• Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
• Undergrad: University of California, Los Angeles
• Medical School: University of California Irvine School of Medicine
• Professional Goals: Academic anesthesia
• Hobbies: Spending time with friends and family, going to the beach, trying out new coffee shops, and playing tennis and pickleball!

Nicole Russell, M.D.

• Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO
• Undergrad: University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
• Medical School:  University of Colorado School of Medicine
• Professional Goals: Pediatric anesthesia fellowship
• Hobbies: Pilates, reading, snowboarding, & girls night outs!

Garrett Sherrill, M.D.

• Hometown: Crowley, TX
• Undergrad: UT Arlington
• Medical School: UT  Southwestern Medical Center
• Professional Goals: Fellowship into academics
• Hobbies: Plant dad, raising crested geckos, kayaking, pickleball, baking (and eating) desserts, building cool Lego sets, PC gaming, sushi, and exploring the Dallas food scene

Emily Styslinger, M.D.

• Hometown: New Braunfels, TX
• Undergrad: Colgate University
• Medical School:  John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School
• Professional Goals: Undecided
• Hobbies: Distance running, hiking, and playing tennis with my coresidents

Alex Sutter, M.D.

• Hometown: Keller, TX
• Undergrad: Texas A & M University
• Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
• Professional Goals: Pediatric anesthesia
• Hobbies: Working out, pilates classes, running outdoors, traveling (Yellowstone and Zion are recent favorites!), and turning my kitchen into a sourdough bakery

Ellie Tuchaai, M.D.

• Hometown: Perth, Australia and Houston, TX
• Undergrad: Texas A & M University
• Medical School:  John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School
• Professional Goals: Trauma anesthesia, advanced airways and anything involving lots of fun procedures
• Hobbies: Having a good time! Fishing, floating the river, going to the pool, country concerts, college football (gig ‘em!), FB marketplace furniture finds, rollercoasters

Rachel Warner, M.D.

• Hometown: Abilene, Texas
• Undergrad: University of Texas at Austin
• Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center 
• Professional Goals: OB Anesthesia or general anesthesia - possibly academics
• Hobbies: Any activity with my toddler and husband, traveling, reading, working out (typically barre or pilates), watching football, and trying new restaurants

Kenny Williams, M.D.

• Hometown: Lawrenceville, GA
• Undergrad: Georgia Institute of Technology
• Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine
• Professional Goals: Pediatric anesthesia
• Hobbies: Cooking, traveling, board games, and watching trashy reality TV with my wife

Abrham Amare, M.D.

• Hometown: Atlanta, GA
• Undergrad: Georgia State University
• Medical School: Morehouse School of Medicine
• Professional Goals: Undecided
• Hobbies: Watching sports, cooking, trying different restaurants, movies, video games, and traveling

London Archer, M.D.

• Hometown: Oklahoma City, OK
• Undergrad: Texas Woman's University
• Medical School: University of Oklahoma
• Professional Goals: Generalist
• Hobbies: College football (boomer sooner), watching the NBA, Solidcore classes, long walks, shopping, reading, and happy hour!

Samantha Avoian, M.D.

• Hometown: The Woodlands, Texas
• Undergrad: University of Colorado, Boulder
• Medical School: UT  Southwestern Medical Center
• Professional Goals: Undecided
• Hobbies: Traveling, being outside, hiking, skiing, running, yoga, plants, and trying new foods

Bao Catteau, M.D.

• Hometown: Denison, TX
• Undergrad: Abilene Christian University
• Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Science Center
• Professional Goals: Pediatric anesthesia
• Hobbies: Tennis, pickleball, running, board and card games, hiking

Wesley Chen, M.D.

• Hometown: Pasadena, CA
• Undergrad: University of California, Berkeley
• Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine
• Professional Goals: Academic neuroanesthesia
• Hobbies: Baking, Table Tennis, Trying new restaurants, Video games

Tyler Elliott, M.D.

• Hometown: Weston, FL
• Undergrad: University of Central Florida
• Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine
• Professional Goals: Cardiac, peds cardiac, critical care, advanced airways
• Hobbies: Golf, Denver Broncos football, cooking, weightlifting, and hanging out with my dogs

Jose Espinoza, M.D.

• Hometown: Dallas, TX
• Undergrad: Southern Methodist University
• Medical School:  John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School
• Professional Goals: General/private practice
• Hobbies: Spending time with my wife and two children, traveling, WWII enthusiast, following Dallas pro sports including SMU football (pony up!)

Jarret Garbrecht, M.D.

• Hometown: Edmond, OK
• Undergraduate: University of Oklahoma
• Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
• Professional Goals: Undecided
• Hobbies: OKC Thunder and OU football, trying new restaurants in Dallas, playing golf, video games, floating the Illinois river, and pickup basketball

Alisia Gunderson, M.D.

• Hometown: Radauti, Romania
• Undergrad: University of Texas at Dallas
• Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson
• Professional Goals: Academia, fellowship in critical care/cardiac anesthesia
• Hobbies: Running, baking, sewing, traveling and trying new food places with my husband

Mary Hoffman, D.O.

• Hometown: Dallas, TX
• Undergrad: University of Texas at Austin
• Medical School: University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Professional Goals: General/private practice with board certification in echocardiography. Possibly pursuing cardiac anesthesia.
• Hobbies: Hanging with family/friends, playing with my dog, going to the lake, paddle boarding/wake surfing/skiing, sunset cruises, winter skiing, board games, open houses/browsing Zillow.

Ashlynn Joseph, M.D.

• Hometown: Dallas, TX
• Undergrad: Southern Methodist University
• Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch, John Sealy School of Medicine in Galveston
• Professional Goals: Undecided
• Hobbies: Hanging with friends and family! Traveling, pickleball, adult gymnastics, movies, trying all the foodie spots, beach/pool time, volleyball, concerts, reading, interior décor, and event planning

Alexander Kietzman, M.D.

• Hometown: Southlake, Texas
• Undergrad: Baylor University
• Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
• Professional Goals: Undecided
• Hobbies: Home improvement, chess, rock climbing, Dallas Cowboys, and baking sourdough bread

Lynn Kwon, M.D.

• Hometown: Concord, NH
• Undergrad: Johns Hopkins University
• Medical School: UT  Southwestern Medical Center
• Professional Goals: Undecided, maybe a pediatric fellowship
• Hobbies: Traveling and planning where to go next! Pilates, tennis and trying new food spots

Ashley Lao, M.D.

• Hometown: Plano, TX
• Undergrad: University of Texas at Austin
• Medical School: Long School of Medicine
• Professional Goals: Undecided, maybe pediatric anesthesia
• Hobbies: Volleyball, working out, watching reality TV, PC gaming, and hanging out with my two cats

Inaara Malick, M.D.

• Hometown: Houston, TX
• Undergrad: University of Virginia
• Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
• Professional Goals: Undecided
• Hobbies: : Reality TV, fitness classes, the Katy trail, happy hours with my co-residents

Bailey Mills, M.D.

• Hometown: Johnson City, TX
• Undergrad: The University of Texas at Austin
• Medical School: McGovern Medical School
• Professional Goals: Potentially pediatric anesthesiology, though I am open to new experiences!
• Hobbies: In my time away from residency you can find me spending time with my friends and family traveling, playing board games, being outside, watching movies and enjoying the many wonderful bars and restaurants in the area!

Sagar Patel, M.D.

• Hometown: Hobbs, NM
• Undergrad: Texas Tech University
• Medical School: University of New Mexico School of Medicine
• Professional Goals: Undecided, maybe pediatric anesthesia
• Hobbies: : Tennis, pickleball, exploring national parks, trying new coffee and food places

Jamie Provost, M.D.

• Hometown: Mansfield, TX
• Undergrad: University of Texas at Austin
• Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
• Professional Goals: Cardiac anesthesia
• Hobbies: Basketball, photography, rap music, and traveling

Perpetuah Sherman, M.D.

• Hometown: Nakuru, Kenya and San Antonio, TX
• Undergrad: University of Texas at Austin
• Medical School: UT  Southwestern Medical Center
• Professional Goals: Critical Care, cardiothoracic anesthesiology
• Hobbies: Casual cycling, cooking, strategy or mystery solving games, cheering on my kids during their sporting/choir events

Logan Smoot, M.D.

• Hometown: Round Rock, TX
• Undergrad: Texas Tech University
• Medical School: UT Health San Antonio
• Professional Goals: Between general anesthesia and cardiothoracic fellowship but open-minded
• Hobbies: Working out, video games, music, reading

Marianne Thraikill, M.D.

• Medical School:  John P. and Katherine G. McGovern Medical School
• Professional Goals: Undecided

Boranai Tychhon, M.D.

• Hometown: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
• Undergrad: University of Houston, Downtown
• Medical School: Texas Tech, El Paso, Paul L. Foster School of Medicine
• Professional Goals: Undecided
• Hobbies: Big foodie, matcha enthusiast, plant mom, anime fan, love cooking and sharing foods

Viktor Vasilev, D.O.

• Hometown: Pleven, Bulgaria
• Undergrad: University of Texas at Dallas
• Medical School: University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Professional Goals: Academia, possible cardiac fellowship
• Hobbies: Weightlifting, tennis, cooking, video games

Shalom Akinwunmi, M.D.

• Hometown: Houston, TX
• Undergrad: University of Texas at Austin
• Medical School: McGovern Medical School
• Professional Goals: Undecided
• Hobbies: Traveling, reading, amateur running, workout classes, scoping out coffee shops, and hanging out anywhere with my loved ones

Omar Alkhabbaz, D.O.

• Hometown: Houston, TX
• Undergrad: University of Houston
• Medical School: University of North Texas Health Science Center TCOM
• Professional Goals: To always smile
• Hobbies: I enjoy rewatching the Khabib vs McGregor fight. I like any sort of physical activity and eating shawarma.

Victor Brian Chavez, M.D.

• Hometown: Port Isabel, TX
• Undergrad: University of Texas at Austin
• Medical School: McGovern
• Professional Goals: Undecided
• Hobbies: Weightlifting, pickleball, running, grilling, Dallas Cowboys/Texas Longhorns, trying new food spots, and spending time with family & friends

Ebuka Eziama, M.D.

• Hometown: Umuaka, Nigeria
• Undergrad: University of North Texas
• Medical School: UT Southwestern Medical Center
• Professional Goals: Undecided
• Hobbies: Soccer (playing and watching), table tennis, horror/thriller movies and hanging out with my wife & son.

Roxana Farokhnia, M.D.

• Hometown: McKinney, TX
• Undergrad: Southern Methodist University
• Medical School: Texas A & M School of Medicine, Dallas
• Professional Goals: Academics, medical missions
• Hobbies: Exploring the Dallas food scene, baking, going to Mavs games, hanging out with my husband and our cat.

Joshua Harris, M.D.

• Hometown: Cleveland, OH
• Undergrad: The Ohio State University
• Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University
• Professional Goals: Critical care or cardiac fellowship
• Hobbies: Cooking, swing dancing, golf, working out, and video games

Aditya More, M.D.

• Hometown: Dallas, TX
• Undergrad: Rice University
• Medical School: McGovern Medical School
• Professional Goals: Undecided, possibly pediatrics
• Hobbies: Favorite activity of all time: climbing! Also enjoy coffee shops, playing sports (recently beach volleyball)

Zara Nadir, M.D.

• Hometown: Plano, TX
• Undergrad: University of Texas, Dallas
• Medical School: Texas A & M College of Medicine
• Professional Goals: Interventional pain, cardiac anesthesiology
• Hobbies: Pilates, cooking, going to concerts, traveling, eating at new restaurants, watching reality TV, e-biking, puzzles, trying new coffee shops, visiting national parks.

Matthew Oh, M.D.

• Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
• Undergrad: University of California Los Angeles
• Medical School: UT Southwestern Medical Center
• Professional Goals: Private practice, cardiac, or critical care
• Hobbies: Basketball, running, weightlifting, pilates, cooking, traveling, hanging with friends and family!

Amanda Osagie-Ogbeide, M.D.

• Hometown: Nigeria and Sacramento, CA
• Undergrad: Hampton University
• Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University
• Professional Goals: General or academic
• Hobbies: Binge watching Tv shows, anime and Kdramas. Weight lifting. Dressing up to take pictures. Happy hour

Val Lumani Parsons, M.D.

• Hometown: Trunball, CT
• Undergrad: Purdue University
• Medical School: Texas A & M
• Professional Goals: Fellowship but undecided
• Hobbies: Cooking, hanging out with my husband, trying new restaurants, Purdue sports!

Kishan Patel, M.D.

• Hometown: Flower Mound, TX
• Undergrad: University of Texas at Dallas
• Medical School: UT Southwestern Medical Center
• Professional Goals: Undecided
• Hobbies: Watching and playing any sport really. Love traveling, sci-fi movies, board/card games, Taco Bell, and spending time with family and friends!

Caleb Shi, M.D.

• Hometown: Rowlett, TX
• Undergrad: Rice University
• Medical School: McGovern Medical School
• Professional Goals: Cardiac anesthesia
• Hobbies: All things aquatic - sailing, scuba diving, traveling to beaches

Kelli Silcox, M.D.

• Hometown: Winnie, TX
• Undergrad: Baylor University
• Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
• Professional Goals: General anesthesiology or cardiothoracic anesthesiology
• Hobbies: Running, making floral arrangements, hanging out with my niece, traveling, true crime podcasts, documentaries

Catherine Tang, M.D.

• Hometown: Flower Mound, TX
• Undergrad: University of Texas at Austin
• Medical School: McGovern Medical School
• Professional Goals: Pediatric anesthesia
• Hobbies: Knitting, hiking, reading, playing with my cats!

Meron Tesfaye, M.D.

• Hometown: Dallas, TX
• Undergrad: University of North Texas
• Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine
• Professional Goals: My professional goals as of now is to becoming the best anesthesiologist I can possibly be. I hope to zero in on the fellowships I gain more experience and fuse that with my research/work in medical devices.
• Hobbies: I enjoy reading, watching documentaries, murder mysteries and reality tv shows that make it easy for me to engage with my friends outside of medicine. I also enjoy going to the park and playing with my pup!

Alexander Turner, M.D.

• Hometown: Houston, TX
• Undergrad: East Carolina University
• Medical School: UT Southwestern Medical Center
• Professional Goals: Critical care or cardiac anesthesia fellowship
• Hobbies: Language learning, weightlifting, CrossFit, reading, traveling, playing and watching sports with friends, and video games

Shaige Werth, M.D.

• Hometown: Cape Town, South Africa
• Undergrad: University of Houston
• Medical School: McGovern
• Professional Goals: Undecided
• Hobbies: Watching movies/shows, spending time with family and friends, manga, mystery novels, climbing, lake days, and hiking

Ally Wong, M.D.

• Hometown: Plano, TX
• Undergrad: University of Texas at Dallas
• Medical School: University of Texas San Antonio Long School of Medicine
• Professional Goals: Undecided
• Hobbies: Crafting and DIYs, spending time with friends and family, trying new foods/restaurants, working out, going on walks, traveling

James Yan, M.D.

• Hometown: Austin, TX
• Undergrad: University of Texas at Austin
• Medical School: University of Texas San Antonio Long School of Medicine
• Professional Goals: Not sure yet! I'm thinking general vs cardiac anesthesiology
• Hobbies: Biking, cooking, hanging out with my dog