Pronouns: She/Her 
Languages Spoken: English and Spanish  
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA (East LA/ Boyle Heights!) 
Undergrad: Cal State LA 
MedSchool:  University of Arizona, College of Medicine - Tucson 
1 FunFact: I’m a folklorico dancer! 
Fav LA Restaurant: Cook’s Tortas! I love their version of a Cubano. 
Why LAGMC/USC: On interview, I felt that the program cared for their diverse and underserved patient population, with incredible compassion and dignity. Additionally, the residents seemed kind, welcoming, and supportive! Now, I believe that all of the above is true, and it creates a wonderful learning environment here. 
Plans after residency: I’m not sure yet, but I’m so excited to figure it out! 

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers 
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish 
Hometown: San Diego, CA 
Undergrad: UCLA 
MedSchool:  California University of Science & Medicine 
1 FunFact: I was a nanny during my gap year and stayed close to the family. We now travel together and visit each other multiple times a year! 
Fav LA Restaurant: Bavel, their pita bread is insane 
Why LAGMC/USC: I wanted to work with an underserved population and care for patients with complex social situations. Also when I visited for my 2nd look I felt like all the residents seemed really close and supportive of each other! 
Plans after residency: Primary care peds! 

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers 
Languages Spoken: English 
Hometown: Los Angeles!! 
Undergrad: UCLA 
MedSchool:  Western University 
1 FunFact: I’m a 3rd degree Black Belt in Taekwondo! 
Fav LA Restaurant: Pizzeria Bianco specifically their gnocchi omg 
Why LAGMC/USC: I loved my Sub-I because I felt welcomed, supported and accepted! The residents and attendings exhibited the qualities that I aspired to have as a doctor especially when working with LA’s diverse patient population. 
Plans after residency: Outpatient gen peds of course :) 

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers 
Languages Spoken: English 
Hometown: Anaheim Hills, CA 
Undergrad: Chapman University 
MedSchool:  Western University 
1 FunFact:  I rode a camel in Petra, one of the 7 wonders of the world! 
Fav LA Restaurant: Mirate or Hippo 
Why LAGMC/USC: I was initially drawn to this program because of its diverse and vulnerable patient population that we’d have the privilege to care for. Having VIP clinic on campus was another unique aspect that was very appealing. However, what truly solidified my decision to choose this program was the incredibly supportive and positive culture that was evident from day one! 
Plans after residency: Primary Care Pediatrician :) 

Pronouns: He/Him/His 
Languages Spoken: English, broken Cantonese 
Hometown: San Francisco, CA 
Undergrad: UC Davis 
Med School:  Touro University California 
1 Fun Fact: I’m a big aquarium hobbyist and I have a couple tanks running with different communities of fish, invertebrates, and aquatic plants! 
Fav LA Restaurant: Does Boiling Point count? 
Why LAGMC/USC: I fell in love with the program’s vibes and people immediately! I could just feel the tremendous amount of passion for our patients and local community that all our residents and staff have. It has been such a blast learning how to best take care of the cutest kiddos alongside my newest best friends!! 
Plans after residency: Deciding between primary care pediatrics or NICU! 

Pronouns: he/him 
Languages Spoken: English 
Hometown: Santa Monica, CA 
Undergrad: UC Berkeley 
MedSchool: Campbell University 
Fav LA Restaurant: Bay Cities Italian Deli 
Plans after residency: Primary Care Peds 

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers 
Languages Spoken: English 
Hometown: Moreno Valley, CA 
Undergrad:  San Francisco State University 
MedSchool: UIWSOM  
1 FunFact: I have an AMAZING 2 yr son 
Why LAGMC/USC: I was really drawn to the program after learning about the program’s dedication to caring for underserved families. I knew this was a program where I could grow as both an advocate and a pediatrician while also being able to move closer to family. 
Plans after residency: My goal is to do an Adolescent Medicine Fellowship. I’d like to work at an Ado Clinic in the future or maybe be at a mom-baby clinic.  

Pronouns: He/him/his 
Languages Spoken: English/Khmer 
Hometown: Chicago, IL 
Undergrad:  DePaul University 
MedSchool:  ATSU-SOMA 
Why LAGMC/USC: When I interviewed at LAGMC/UCS, I immediately fell in love with the culture. Everyone was genuinely kind and welcoming, and I just knew it was a great, safe place to learn. Additionally, I wanted to work with an underserved population for my residency training, and LAGMC/USC has such a diverse patient population
Plans after residency: Primary Care Pediatrics 

Hometown: Talpa de Allende/ Indio
Undergrad: College of the Desert and University of California San Diego
Medical School: University of California, Riverside School of Medicine
Why LA General/USC: I have always dreamt of a place where everyone is welcome with open arms, regardless of race, language or literally anything and after doing an away at LA General I knew this was the place for me from day 1.  Everyone I met had a heart of gold and CARED so much about their patients. It was really hard to picture my life without being a part of a team that was able to provide exceptional care to such a diverse community. 
Plans for after residency: MEDPEDS hospitalist, with street medicine on my days off or maybe addition medicine or gender affirming care 

Pronouns:  He/Him 

Languages Spoken:  English, a little Arabic 
Hometown: Los Angeles 
Undergrad: UCLA 
Med School:  USC 
1 Fun Fact: One of my favorite pass-times is bringing friends together to play Dungeons and Dragons! Ask me about Dungeons and Doctors 👀 
Fav LA Restaurant: Ammatoli – best Palestinian food in SoCal 
Why LAGMC/USC: I love the culture of patient advocacy and health justice amongst providers, and it is an honor to take care of our patient population. 
Plans after residency: Uncommitted, but considering critical care and global health with a focus on crisis zones. 

Hometown: Miami, FL
Undergrad: Florida State University
Masters: Tulane University
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
Why LA General/USC: Community was very important to me, both the service in the community of patients serve and the strength of community within the residency program. From the start, LAG/USC felt like home and it was clear I wanted to be at a program with likeminded individuals who strive to provide excellent care for underserved folks. I also have a special interest in serving minority Spanish speaking populations and wanted a program that reflect this in their patient population.
Plans after residency: I would like to possibly pursue fellowship in Cardiology, either adult or pediatric, and pursue a career in Adult Congenital Heart Disease

Pronouns: she/they
Hometown: Lakewood, California
Undergrad: California State University, Fullerton
Medical School: University of California, San Diego
Why LA General/USC: I wanted to train in an environment that prioritizes providing care for underserved communities, as I wanted my training to reflect my future practice. Health equity and social justice is something I’ve always valued and advocated for- and once I met the Med-Peds squad during interview season, I knew this was the place for me!
Plans for after residency: Adolescent Medicine, Pediatric Cardiology, or Pediatric Hospitalist Fellowship. Or perhaps Med-Peds Primary Care. The sky’s the limit!

Pronouns: she/her 
Languages Spoken: English 
Hometown: Buffalo, NY 
Undergrad: SUNY Buffalo 
Med School:  Jacobs School of Medicine 
1 Fun Fact: I officiated my own wedding! 
Fav LA Restaurant: Jitlada and Tacos Chidos! 

Hometown: Santa Barbara, CA
Undergrad: Loyola Marymount University
Medical School: Keck School of Medicine of USC
Why LA General/USC: The community and people in and out of the hospital.
Plans for after residency: Not sure yet