Meet the Residents

Medical Resident

Hometown: São Paulo, Brazil
Medical School: University of São Paulo, Brazil
Professional Interests: Spinal cord injury, sports medicine, and interventional pain
Why the U of M: The wide variety of clinical settings in the University of Minnesota´s six rotation sites is fantastic and completely aligned with my wish to be a well-rounded physiatrist. Also, during the interview, the enthusiasm of the house staff impressed me, mainly because it communicated a genuine satisfaction in working at the University of Minnesota.
What you love most about Minnesota: The outdoor lifestyle!

Medical Resident

Hometown: Lilongwe, Malawi.
Medical School: Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, Saint Petersburg, Russia
Professional Interests: Traumatic brain injury, cancer rehabilitation, ultrasound, PM&R education and research, global health
Why the U of M: While conducting research on where I would like to do my residency, I found that I would fit best at U of M as the structure of the program is great, the team leading the training is top notch, and to top it off, the residents ahead of me gave me a sense of great camaraderie.
What you love best about Minnesota: I love the warmth of the people and their welcoming spirit. There are many wonderful parks and lakes around me, which I enjoy.

Chief Resident

Hometown: Prior Lake, MN
Undergrad: University of Minnesota, College of Biological Sciences
Medical School: Kansas City University, MO
Professional Interests: Pediatric rehabilitation (kids are adorable!), inpatient neurorehabilitation, medical education.
Why the U of M: Everything great about this program comes down to the amazing family its residents, attendings and staff all help create. My medical school rotation here was virtual due to the pandemic, but I could still feel the energy and positivity every single day from every person I interacted with. The people at this program genuinely care about you and truly make you want to pay it forward every day when you are around people like this.
What you love most about Minnesota: Definitely apple picking season and bonfires!

Chief Resident

Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
Undergrad: The College of Wooster, OH
Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisburg
Professional Interests: Pediatrics rehabilitation, medical ethics, and international medicine
Why the U of M: I am so thrilled to have matched at the U of M. I am excited to come back home and to treat the patient populations I love in my home state!
What you love most about Minnesota: I love the people and the beautiful lakes!

Medical Resident

Hometown: Rockford, IL
Undergrad: Drake University
Medical School: Des Moines University
Professional Interests: Sports medicine, MSK, complex medical rehab
What you love most about Minnesota: I really enjoy all of the outdoor spaces as well as the new neighborhoods and restaurants to explore!

Medical Resident

Hometown: Mexico City, Mexico
Undergraduate: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico
Medical School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico
Professional Interests: Brain injury rehabilitation, research in neuroscience, biomechanics, ultrasound, treatment of spasticity.
What you love most about Minnesota: The people, summer concerts in the parks, biking around the city with my family. I am looking forward to ice skating on the lakes this winter. The perfect balance of outdoors and city life.

Medical Resident 

Hometown - Reno, Nevada
Undergrad - University of Nevada
Medical School - Kansas City University- Joplin
Professional Interests - Cancer Rehab, Interventional Pain, Sports Medicine. 
What I love about Minnesota - My wife and I have twins and we love how family friendly the twin cities are with countless activities geared towards kids.

Medical Resident

Hometown: San Diego CA/ Tijuana Mx
Medical School: Universidad Autonoma de Baja California (UABC) Facultad de Medicina y Psicologia Tijuana
Professional Interests: Interested in Sports Medicine, Adaptive sports, MSK, Ultrasound, TBI, Neurorehabilitation, Concussion, Pain medicine. All aspects of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation are interesting to me.
What you love most about Minnesota: I love the people here in Minnesota they are very welcoming and kind. I love that there are a lot of outdoor activities to do with the family. And I enjoy that we get to experience all the four seasons, and yes even winter!

Medical Resident

Hometown: Marion, Iowa
Undergraduate: University of Iowa
Medical School: University of Illinois, Carle College of Medicine
Professional Interests: Pediatric rehab, Cerebral Palsy, and TBI
What you love most about Minnesota: The people. I know that no matter what kind of day I have had, I can always go see my fellow PM&R residents and have people happy to see me! I would not trade it for anything.

Medical Resident

Hometown: Eden Prairie, MN
Undergraduate School: Bethel University
Medical School: UMN
Professional Interests: Inpatient rehab vs. Pain Medicine
What you love most about Minnesota: Dressing like it’s Summer on the 1st Sunny 40-degree day after the long Winter.

Medical Resident 

Hometown: Prior Lake, MN
Undergraduate School: University of Wisconsin-Madison
Medical School: University of Minnesota
Professional Interests: Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Sports Medicine, MSK Ultrasound, Spasticity Management, Neurorehabilitation
What I love about Minnesota: The people, endless cross-country ski trails, and the wonton noodle soup (#508) at Quang on Eat Street!

Medical Resident 

Hometown: Eagan, MN

Undergrad: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Medical School: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities

Professional Interests: General Rehabilitation Medicine, Ultrasound, Neurorehabilitation

What attracted you to the U of M: Seeing how close knit all the residents are, knowing how invested faculty are in the success and well being of all the residents, and getting to rotate at so many amazing rehabilitation sites throughout the Twin Cities. 

What you love most about Minnesota: There's a good reason I've stuck around the Twin Cities for so long (except for my wonderful IM prelim year at MCW in Milwaukee!) - I love the year round outdoor activities, the people, museums, and the awesome restaurant scene.

Medical Resident 

Hometown: San Diego, California
Undergraduate School: University of California, Irvine
Medical School: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional Interests: Musculoskeletal Medicine, Pain Management, Ultrasound, Adaptive Sports, Global Health
What you love about Minnesota: I love exploring the great outdoors and Minnesota provides so many opportunities to do that with its beautiful parks, lakes, and hiking trails. There is also no shortage of delicious restaurants, fun concerts, and kind people here!

Medical Resident

Hometown: Inver Grove Heights, MN
Undergraduate school: Bethel University, St. Paul, MN
Medical School: University of Minnesota
Professional Interests: MSK, ultrasound, sports medicine, concussion, SCI, adaptive sports
What you love about Minnesota: Being close to family and friends, pond hockey in the winter, lake days in the summer

Medical Resident 

Hometown: Middleton, WI
Undergraduate School: Grinnell College
Medical School: Des Moines University
Professional Interests: I'm interested in interventional pain and cancer rehab. But I also love general MSK stuff and am very open to wherever this journey takes me.
What I love about Minnesota: Being from Wisconsin, I like the familiarity of Minnesota's Midwest vibe. I also like that Minneapolis always has things to do outside, from festivals to just walking along the river path. I'm also excited to explore the opportunities for winter sports here - especially to familiarizing myself with the cross country ski trails around the city!

Medical Resident

Hometown: Spearfish, SD
Undergrad: University of Montana
Medical School: Pacific Northwest University
Professional Interests: Sports medicine, interventional spine, pain medicine
What attracted you to the U of M: During my interview process, the faculty and residents made me feel welcomed and at home. I felt confident that I would get a well-rounded training experience in a family-oriented program.
What you love most about Minnesota: The people, the community, and the opportunity for outdoor activities. I am excited to explore this area.

Medical Resident

Hometown: Eden Prairie, Minnesota

Undergraduate: University of Minnesota

Medical School: University of Minnesota

Professional Interests: Sports Medicine, MSK Ultrasound, Pain Management, Adaptive Sports, Neurorehabilitation, Medical Technology

What you love most about Minnesota: Being close to family and friends, living by the lakes, and I'll always be rooting for Minnesota sports despite the ups and mostly downs. 

Medical Resident 

Hometown: Eagan, MN

Undergrad: University of Minnesota: Twin Cities

Medical School: Rush Medical College

Professional Interests: Amputation Medicine, Sports Medicine, MSK Ultrasound, Spasticity Management, Neurorehabilitation, Motion Analysis

What attracted you to the U of M: My audition rotation at the U of M showed me how friendly and close the residents are, making the experience feel like everyone was part of a small family. I knew I could thrive here because the program supports its residents with limitless opportunities to get involved in their field of interest. Minnesota has always been home for me, and I am excited to continue growing professionally as a gopher. 

What you love most about Minnesota: The outdoors for sure, there is always something to do year-round like camping, boating, skiing, fishing and ice fishing, and visiting the Boundary Waters. The people are truly Minnesota-Nice, it is a very friendly state to live in. Minnesota also plays the correct game: "Duck, Duck, Grey Duck".

Medical Resident
 

Hometown: Deerfield, IL

Undergrad: University of Iowa

Medical School: University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Professional Interests: Sports Medicine, Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

What attracted you to the U of M: First, the people here are incredible. I felt a true connection from the very first interaction. The training is also top-notch. I know that the U of M offers endless opportunities for whatever I want to explore. Family-oriented, kind-hearted and close-knit. This program and this university has it all!

What you love most about Minnesota: I had never been here before residency. Since moving here I have fallen in love with all of the outdoor activities to do.  So many adventures!