Our Residents

Medical school: Norman Bethune Health Science Center of Jilin University, China, Jilin Changchun

Medical interests: Family medicine, preventive care, women’s health, and community health.

Personal interests: I enjoy cooking, traveling, and continuously learning new things. I love exploring different cultures, ideas, and experiences that help me grow both personally and professionally.

Why Willmar: The supportive community, strong training opportunities, and commitment to serving rural and underserved populations.

Career goals: My goal is to become a full-spectrum family physician and pursue additional training in obstetrics to provide comprehensive care for women and families.

Medical school: University of Minnesota Medical School-Duluth/Twin Cities, Minnesota

Medical interests: My clinical interests span the breadth of family medicine. I am particularly drawn to comprehensive, patient-centered care, chronic disease management and procedures.

Personal interests: In my free time I enjoy getting outside, fishing, hiking, and enjoying the many state parks of Minnesota.

Why Willmar: I chose this program because of its strong alignment with my career goals of practicing broad-spectrum family medicine in rural Minnesota. I appreciated the supportive and collaborative environment I experienced during my interview and could see myself fitting in well with the team. Additionally, the program’s location is meaningful to me, as it allows me to remain close to home.

Career goals: My long-term goal is to work in a rural setting practicing broad-spectrum family medicine. During residency, I hope to develop strong clinical skills across outpatient, inpatient and emergency care settings so I can meet the diverse needs of a rural population.

Medical school: Shadan Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, India

Medical interests: I’m interested in full-spectrum family medicine, with a special focus on rural health and preventive medicine. My mother supported me throughout my medical journey and remained my biggest inspiration during her own battle with cancer. Through her experience, I saw the deep impact a clinician can have on a patient’s life. I hope to carry that forward by becoming an impactful and compassionate physician for those facing their own health struggles.

Personal interests: When I’m not in the clinic, you’ll probably find me chasing after my spirited toddler, traveling the world, exploring new cities with my husband, or planning our next spontaneous road trip. I love cooking comfort food (with my toddler as my sous-chef and my husband as the official taste tester), decorating cozy spaces, and turning everyday routines into something joyful. Travel, laughter, and a bit of organized chaos keep me going.

Why Willmar: I was drawn to the University of Minnesota Willmar Rural Family Medicine Program for its full-spectrum, unopposed training and strong commitment to underserved communities. My interview day left a lasting impression — every interaction with the faculty felt genuine, welcoming, and inspiring. The knowledgeable and supportive staff foster a learning environment where I knew I would thrive from the very beginning. I look forward to growing in an inclusive and diverse program, and becoming the best and most well-prepared physician I can be.

Career goals: My goal is to practice full-spectrum family medicine in both rural and urban underserved communities, with special interests in primary care, inpatient medicine, and women’s health. I’m especially drawn to caring for women, immigrants, and multicultural families, and I hope to create a welcoming space for patients from all backgrounds.