Categorical PGY1s: Joel Addams graduated from the University of ...

Categorical PGY1s:
Joel Addams graduated from the University of Utah School of Medicine. He received an undergraduate
degree in Business Finance from the University of Utah and a degree in Middle Eastern Studies from the
University of London. Joel is a Utah native. He enjoys traveling, running, photography, and skiing.
Richard Baird graduated from East Tennessee State University, James H. Quillen College of Medicine.
He received his undergraduate degree in English from University of Tennessee Knoxville. He is originally
from Chattanooga, TN. Richard enjoys hiking, outdoor activities, southern writing, music, cinema,
college football and basketball, and eating at local original restaurants.
Alalia Berry graduated with her medical degree from Oregon Health & Science University. She
received her undergraduate from Colorado College, CO. She is originally from Vashon Island, WA. Alalia
enjoys cyclocross, mountains, and road cycling with her husband Kevin.
Tyler Bickel graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. He received his undergraduate
degree in Chemistry from Depauw University. Tyler is from Indianapolis, IN. He enjoys karaoke, Rock
Band, biking, hiking, independent film, classic rock and 80’s rock.
Anny Chang graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. She
completed her undergraduate in Biochemistry at the University of Texas at Austin. She is originally from
Taiwan. She enjoys cooking, spending time with her friends, drawing, and playing tennis.
Sara Cicmanec graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. She received her
undergraduate degree in Human Biology from Chadron State College. She is originally from Gordon,
Nebraska. Sara enjoys cooking, reading, running, biking, yoga, and movies.
Paul Fabela graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. He
received his undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of North Texas in Denton TX. He is
originally from Denton, TX. Paul enjoys jogging, weight lifting, the Dallas Cowboys Football, College
football, skiing, and racquetball.
Rory Farnan graduated from the Royal College of Surgeons of Ireland. He received his undergraduate
degree in Biology from the University of Calgary. He was born in Ireland, but grew up in Northern British
Columbia, Canada. Rory enjoys playing sports (skiing, soccer, and running), reading, traveling, and
hanging out with friends and family.
Hannah Gaedtke graduated from the University of Wisconsin, School of Medicine and Public Health
and she received her undergraduate in English Literature at University of Wisconsin as well. She is
originally from Madison, WI. Hannah enjoys doing marathons, skiing (Nordic, Alpine, and Telemark),
traveling, reading, and camping.
Kencee Graves graduated from the University of Utah School of Medicine. She received her
undergraduate degree in Biology from the College of Idaho. She is originally from Boise, ID. She
enjoys skiing, hiking, reading, and traveling.

Dara Grennan graduated from Trinity College, Ireland. She received her undergraduate degree at
Columbia University, NY. She is originally from Chicago, IL. Dara enjoys volunteering,
music/composition/violin performance; rowing, architecture/urban planning, travel, debating, yoga,
and cycling.
Jeffrey Heslop graduated from Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. He received his
undergraduate degree in Microbiology from Weber State University. He is originally from Centerville,
UT. Jeff enjoys anything in the outdoors including camping, hiking, fishing, boating, wakeboarding, and
snowboarding, and he loves food, any kind, it’s all good.
Scott Hollingshaus graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine. He received his
undergraduate degree in Applied Physics at Brigham Young University. He was born in Pittsburgh, PA,
but grew up in Mission Viejo, CA. Scott enjoys photography, computers, cycling, shooting, mechanical
puzzles, and sports.
Brian Horner graduated from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center School of Medicine.
He received his undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Colorado as well. He is
originally from Colorado Springs, CO. Brian enjoys hiking, camping, biking, and wood working.
Jonathan Kruger graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. He received his
undergraduate degree in International Studies from Union College. Jon was born in Orlando, FL, but
grew up in Kansas City, KS. He enjoys playing racquetball, hiking, snowboarding, and anything
outdoors. He is a huge European soccer fan.
Brian Larsen graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine. He received his
undergraduate degree in Computer Science at the University of North Dakota. He is originally from
Jamestown, ND. Brian enjoys snowboarding, camping, and hiking.
Zac Lill graduated from the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry. He received his
undergraduate degree in Psychology from Baldwin-Wallace College. He is originally from Rochester, NY.
Zac enjoys mountain biking, skiing, cooking, Jazz, and traveling.
Natalie Manley graduated from the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. She received her
undergraduate degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry and German from the University of Nebraska
Omaha. She is originally from Omaha, Nebraska. Natalie enjoys spending time with her husband and
family, knit and crochet, hiking, skiing, golf, going to church, traveling, and speaking German.
Mabel Mardones graduated from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and received her
undergraduate degree at Southwestern Adventist University. She was born in Chile but grew up in
Texas. Mabel enjoys hiking, cooking, basketball, kickboxing, bargain shopping, and traveling, especially
mission trips.
Macy Martinson graduated from West Virginia University School of Medicine Charleston Division.
She received her undergraduate degree in Communications from the University of Washington. She is
originally from Seattle, WA. Macy enjoys cooking, supporting local farms, music, art projects, concerts,

exercise, festivals, and reading.
Benjamin Maughan graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. He received his
undergraduate degree in PharmD from Idaho State University. He is originally from Idaho. Benjamin
enjoys reading classics, distance competitions (half marathons, marathons, and triathlons), hiking, and
playing/studying chess.
Brian Nguyen graduated from Ross University School of Medicine. He received his undergraduate
degree in Computer Science from California State University. Brian was born in Vietnam and enjoys
snowboarding and weight training.
Laura Pace graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Urbana-Champaign. She
received her Ph.D. in Neuroscience at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and her
undergraduate degree in Honors Chemistry and History at SUNY. Laura is originally from Providence,
RI. She enjoys mountain biking, skiing, and hiking.
Sumi Padman graduated from Ross University School of Medicine. He received his undergraduate
degree at the University of Michigan. He was born at Troy, MI, but grew up in Orlando, FL. Sumi
enjoys tennis, golf, and reading.
Roswell Quinn graduated from the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Urbana-Champaign.
He received his undergraduate degree in Medical Anthropology from Case Western Reserve University.
He is originally from Connecticut. Roz enjoys skiing, cycling, and Peruvian food.
Jason Reid graduated from the University of Utah School of Medicine. He received his
undergraduate degree in Computer Science from Brigham Young University. He is originally from Salt
Lake City, UT. Jason enjoys basketball, racquetball, skiing, hiking, remodeling/repairing his home,
building computers, writing software, and spending time with his family.
Mary Spivey graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine. She received her
undergraduate degree from University of Wyoming where she is also originally from. Mary was
homeschooled K-12. She enjoys cooking, hiking, swimming, and cycling.
J.L. Stayner graduated from the University of Utah School of Medicine and he received his
undergraduate degree in Bioengineering and Biology with a Chemistry minor at University of Utah as
well. He is originally from Bountiful, UT. J.L. enjoys college sports especially football and hanging out
with his wife and two kids at home.
Tahir Zaman graduated from the University of Washington School of Medicine. He received his
undergraduate degree in Bioengineering at Washington State University. Tahir was born in Westwood,
NJ, but grew up in Eastern Washington. He enjoys hiking, tennis, running, lifting weights, and cooking.

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Maria Arce-Larreta graduated from the University of Utah School of Medicine. She received her
undergraduate degree in Biology and Spanish at Washington University in St. Louis. She is originally
from Salt Lake City, UT. Maria enjoys brewing her own beer, camping, and traveling. She will continue
her residency training in Radiation/Oncology at the Medical University of South Carolina.
Jim Bell graduated from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. He received his
undergraduate degree in Mathematics at Kenyon College in Ohio. He is originally from Louisville, KY.
Jim loves the outdoors and college sports. He will continue his residency training in Ophthalmology at
the University of Utah.
Dan Bettis graduated from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine. He received his
undergraduate degree in Psychology and Spanish at Harding University. He is originally from Kansas
City, MO. Dan enjoys running, biking, camping, hiking, music, traveling, spending time with his family,
coffee, the Medical Outreach program, and the Kansas City Chiefs. He will continue his residency
training in Ophthalmology at the University of Utah.
Brandon Brown graduated from the University of South Florida College of Medicine. He received his
undergraduate degree from Weber State University. He is from Utah originally. Brandon enjoys music
and hockey and will finish his residency training in Dermatology.
Jacob Brown graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine from the MD/PhD
program. He received an undergraduate in Comparative Literature at Brigham Young University. HE
was born in Germany, but grew up in Midway, Utah. Jacob enjoys fly fishing, mountain biking, skiing,
and playing the banjo. He will continue his residency training in Radiology at UCSF.
Michael Burns graduated from Oregon Health & Science University. He received his undergraduate
degree in Biochemistry and Philosophy from Boston College. He is originally from Sewell, NJ. Michael
enjoys rugby, sculpture, baroque music, cooking, hiking, and being in the outdoors. He will finish his
residency training in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation at Stanford University.
Lee Chung graduated from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. He received
his undergraduate degree in Psychology from Harvard University. Lee was born in Idaho, but grew up
in Tennessee. He enjoys playing the electric guitar, mandolin, country music, telemark skiing,
backpacking, and bourbon. His spouse in a resident in General Surgery at the University of Utah. Lee
will continue his residency training in Neurology at the University o f Utah.
Victoria Holiday graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Medicine. She received her
undergraduate degree in Biology from University of Kentucky as well. She is originally from Beattyville,
KY. Victoria enjoys movie trivia, cooking, and anything outdoors. She will finish her residency training
In Neurology at the University of Utah.
Lauren Knecht graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University. She
received her undergraduate degree in Biology with Physiology/Cell Biology concentration from
California Polytechnic State University. Lauren was born in San Diego, CA, but moved to Salt Lake City,
Utah when in high school. She enjoys health and fitness, running, cycling, competing in triathlons,
camping, climbing, cross-country skiing, snowboarding, dancing, scuba diving, Lacrosse, and hanging
out with friends. She will finish her residency training in Anesthesiology at the University of California,

San Diego.
Cort McCaughey graduated from the University of Utah School of Medicine. He received his
undergraduate degree in Biology from UW-Milwaukee. He is originally from Logan, UT. Cort enjoys
spending time with his family, soccer, music, writing, video productions/editing, volleyball, biking,
running, skiing, hiking, climbing, and ping pong. He will continue his residency training in Dermatology
at the University of Wisconsin.
Kevin Meier graduated from the University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio. He received
his undergraduate degree in Molecular Biology at Brigham Young University. He is originally from
Houston, TX. Kevin enjoys soccer and snowboarding. He will finish his residency training in Neurology
at the University of Utah.
Marshall Meier graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. He received his undergraduate
degree at the University of Utah and is originally from Salt Lake City, UT. Marshall enjoys waterskiing,
golfing, biking, and any sports really. He will continue his residency training in Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation.
Alex Nelson graduated from Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health. He received
his undergraduate degree in English from the University of Utah. He is from Utah; born in Bountiful, but
grew up in Layton, UT. Alex enjoys sports, outdoors, music, and literature. He will finish his residency
training in Neurology at the Mayo Clinic.
Ligia Onofrei graduated from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center School of Medicine.
She received her undergraduate degree in Biology and Chemistry at the University of Colorado at
Denver. Ligia is originally from Romania. She enjoys reading and writing, dance, skiing, traveling, going
to the theater, hunting for the perfect restaurant, and playing games. She will finish her residency
training in Neurology at the University of Utah.
Leah Owen graduated from the University of Utah School of Medicine. She received her
undergraduate degree from Westminster College. She is originally from Columbus, OH. Leah enjoys
hiking, camping, skiing, and knitting. She will continue her residency training in Ophthalmology at the
University of Utah.
Todd Raleigh graduated from the University of Utah School of Medicine. He received his
undergraduate degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from the University of Utah. He is originally
from Salt Lake City, UT. Todd enjoys outdoor sports and activities with his wife and two dogs, mountain
biking, tennis, soccer, and photography. He will finish his residency training in Neurology at the
University of Vermont.
Colin Randau graduated from the University of California, Davis School of Medicine. He received his
undergraduate degree in Music History at UCLA. He is originally from Manhattan Beach, CA. Colin enjoys
music composition, piano and keyboard, snowboarding, surfing, hiking and backpacking, and nature
photography. He will complete his residency training in Radiology.
Joe Schultz graduated from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston and received his
undergraduate degree in Music Performance at Texas Tech. He is originally from San Angelo, TX. Joe
enjoys listening, playing, and creating all genres of music, soccer, softball, NCAA football, hiking, BBQing,
and hanging out with his wife. Joe will finish his training in Radiology at Loyola University in Chicago.

Mark Shillington graduated from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas. He
received his undergraduate degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Texas in Austin. Mark
was born in the Netherlands, but grew up in San Antonio, TX. He enjoys snowboarding, camping, surfing,
and traveling. He will finish his residency training in Anesthesiology at the University of Utah.
Brett Weitzel graduated from the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. He received his
undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering and Biochemistry from University of Colorado at
Boulder. Brett is originally from Corrales, New Mexico. He enjoys mountain and road cycling, alpine
skiing, wood working, traveling, and cooking. He will finish his residency training in Diagnostic Radiology
at the University of Utah.
Don Williams graduated from the New York University School of Medicine. He received his
undergraduate degree in Economics from Brigham Young University. He is a Utah native, originally
from Provo, Utah. Don enjoys snow and water skiing, cycling, and tennis. He will finish his residency
training in Radiology at Boston University.