Current Residents

Andrew Evelsizer

Hobbies: Golfing; camping; mountain biking; skiing; boating; travel; and reading. 

Why did you Choose the U of M for Residency?: The radiology residency program at the U of M stood out from others as a reputable academic program, providing wide variety of pathology, great volume of exposure, and a solid core curriculum that excels at preparing its residents for boards and a successful career. The camaraderie among residents and commitment of the program to balance personal and professional life was also high on my list priority list. Add in the back drop of the Twin Cities and choosing the U of M was easy. 

Nauroze Asghar Faizi

Hobbies: Fiction; movies; music; and experimenting with camera & cookbook.

Why did you Choose the U of M for Residency?: I enjoy the patient diversity, immense learning opportunities, and the awesome residents and staff.

Luke Krystosek

Hobbies: Doodling; bowling; and board games.

Why did you Choose the U of M for Residency?: I chose to attend the University of Minnesota for residency because I like Minnesota! I grew up all around the state and I wanted to stay for residency. I like the outdoors and all the amenities the Twin Cities offer. I also went to the UMN for medical school, and I liked the different hospitals and faculty during rotations.
 

Mark Lee

Hobbies: Baseball; Golf; Running; Biking; Microbreweries; Traveling; Reading; and cheering on the Hawkeyes

Why did you Choose the U of M for Residency?: I chose the University of Minnesota because of its strong academic program, the collegial atmosphere between staff and residents, and the exposure we gain to a wide variety of cases at multiple teaching hospitals throughout the Twin Cities region.

Ryan Murphy

Hobbies: Spending time with my wife and kids; biking; getting out in nature; reading; swimming; frisbee golf; and watching my Hometown San Diego Chargers on Sunday.

Why did you Choose the U of M for Residency?:The U of M is an academic program that offers a variety of training sites. We get the opportunity to learn at an academic medical center, a large VA hospital, and a high volume level 1 trauma center with a focus on the underserved (HCMC). I believe when I leave residency I will be well prepared to practice anywhere I choose. Most appealing of all is that the faculty are very approachable, and there is excellent camaraderie among the residents. The Twin Cities is a great location, affordable, easy access to nature, great bike trails, and all the amenities of a major city (sports, restaurants, concerts, festivals, public transit, etc...).

John Robinson

Hobbies: Hiking and backpacking; mountain biking and fat biking in winter; traveling; video games; and skiing. 

Why did you Choose the U of M for Residency?: The U of M has a great track record of training great radiologists. It's a very strong academic program and at the same time maintains a collegial environment. Minneapolis is a great city. There's always something to do, with great food, music, and theater. Most important to me are the ample opportunities for outdoor activities, both summer and winter. I love this city and plan to stay here after residency.
 

Ali Salavati

Hobbies: Watching movies; reading movie reviews; traveling; reading; kayaking; trying new restaurants; and spending time with friends.

Why did you Choose the U of M for Residency?: Having the opportunity to be trained at different practice settings and exposed to diverse patient populations at the University, HCMC and VA. Strong MRI research center

Xiao Wang

Hobbies: Reading; biking; and cooking.  

Why did you Choose the U of M for Residency?: I chose the University of Minnesota Radiology Residency because it is a renowned, multi-disciplinary, and comprehensive training program. The UMN Radiology Department has a long history of pronounced contribution to medical care such as “Rigler’s sign”, exceptional training reputations in radiology, world famous state-of-the-art advanced technologies and equipment. A variety of diseases exposure in different hospitals will prepare and enable me to grow into a board certified radiologist who can function in busy and diverse practice settings. The faculty and staff here are well informed and friendly, making the training period enjoyable and more fun.

Thomas Baron

Hobbies: Running, rock climbing, gardening, cooking, camping and canoeing, traveling.

Why did you choose the U of MN for residency? The U of M has a strong reputation as an academic center that prepares its residents for competitive fellowships and staff positions. Covering multiple hospitals with very different patient populations also allows for a wide range of cases and procedures. Plus, the Twin Cities is a great place to live, especially in the summer!

Michael Brydone-Jack

Hobbies: I enjoy running along the Mississippi and the Chain of Lakes. I am an avid traveler. I enjoy photography and capturing landscapes during my travels and at home. I also enjoy exploring the great outdoors through camping, hiking, backpacking and rock climbing.

Why did you choose the U of MN for residency? I was attracted to the U of M because of the broad experience provided by rotating at three major medical centers. Coming from the Pacific Northwest, I was also attracted to some of the things that make the Twin Cities and Minnesota a great place to live: renowned arts, music and theatre, proximity to outdoor activities and a culture that appreciates the outdoors, fantastic craft beer, a sports team in every major league as well as Big-10 college sports, and the welcome I felt as a newcomer when I visited for the first time during my interview.

Chad Christensen

Hobbies: Skiing; hockey; golf; mountain biking; camping; spending time with family; and traveling

Why did you choose the U of MN for residency? The U of M provides you with the opportunity to train at a strong academic program that exposes you to a variety of different pathology across several hospitals including an academic medical center, a level 1 trauma center, and a VA hospital. Additionally, I love the outdoors and Minnesota provides a variety of opportunities to experience all kinds of outdoor activities all within a few minutes drive.

Alexander Clyton

Hobbies: Enjoying the Parks/Lakes with my Family, International Travel, Home Renovation, Home Automation, Minnesota United Soccer, Bonsa

Why did you choose the U of MN for residency?  I desired a program that offered both access to world-class research, and volume loads that would prepare me for high volume private practice.  I feel that it was important to be prepared for all employment options; academic and community. There is a very professional atmosphere, with lots of camaraderie. There are people here that really enjoy working with one another. There is a healthy mix of autonomy and 1:1 instruction. Additionally, my family needed a city that met all our needs; great schools with multiple language immersion options, a park system which is consistently ranked top in the nation, and a robust public transport system. All of these amenities we use daily, in a beautiful city that is surprisingly affordable. As a non-native Minnesotan, I can say that my family loves the winters too.

Alissa Evenson

Hobbies: Running, biking, gardening, fishing, playing piano, reading, spending time with my husband and daughter.  

Why did you choose the U of MN for residency? I wanted to return to the upper Midwest to be close to family, and what made the program here stand out for me versus others in the tri-state area was the approachability of the faculty and residents during my interview day, the opportunity to see a variety of pathology due to the multiple training sites, and the convenience of a categorical program with the transitional year at HCMC. Additionally, the amenities available in the metro area (nice airport with lots of direct flights, major league sporting teams, museums, theater/concerts, and dining options) combined with the ease of access to outdoor activities (hiking/biking/running trails, lakes, etc.) make this a great place to live and raise a family, especially in a field where you are afforded more time for life outside medicine than you are in other specialties. I'm happy with my choice on both counts: for radiology as a specialty and for the U as a residency program.

Glen Gross

Hobbies:  Running, Nordic skiing, biking, cooking, craft beer, piano

Why did you choose the U of MN for residency? I went to medical school at the University of Minnesota, and I chose to stay here for residency because I knew that I would get excellent training. The environment is very collegial between residents and staff.  We get to rotate between several different hospitals and are exposed to a diverse range of pathology. Minneapolis is also a great place to live, and there’s always something to do outside of work all year-round.

Joshua Heaton

Hobbies: Swimming and spending time at local lakes, or on the St. Croix River, with my family. Doing work around my house including yard work and light projects. Going to the MN zoo and Como zoo with my wife and daughter.  Visiting nearby museums and parks with my family.

Why did you choose the U of MN for residency? I grew up in Minnesota and really appreciate what the state, the people, and the program have to offer. I thought the clinical rigor of a TY year at HCMC, along with the incredibly supportive staff and teams, offered a great foundation for any type of career in radiology.  The breadth of practice that the U of MN program offers was also attractive. The program offers a broad mix of complicated university cases, a good level 1 trauma experience, and lots of bread and butter cases through rotations at the U of MN, HCMC, the Minneapolis VA, and Masonic Children's Hospital.  The program is supportive of raising a family and having a life outside of medicine, while also offering approachable academic leaders for those interested in pursuing research.

Hobbies: Cooking, hunting, fishing, reading, playing guitar

Why did you choose the U of MN for residency?  I chose the University of Minnesota radiology program because I felt the program offers excellent training through a diverse range of patient populations and presentations. I also like living in the Twin Cities.

Ornina Bachour

Hobbies: I love traveling, swimming, snorkeling, and kayaking! In Minneapolis, I regularly enjoy the outdoors, trying new restaurants, sporting events, the Orpheum theater, and spending time with my family and friends.

Why did I choose the University of Minnesota for residency?
I chose the U because it felt like the perfect fit. I knew I’d receive excellent training in a friendly, collegial environment. The diverse training sites bring exposure to a large variety and high volume of pathology. The program leadership is supportive and truly values teaching. The residents are a tight-knit, collegial crew! And Minneapolis is a diverse, beautiful, and active city to live in. Choosing my alma mater was easy!

Michael Benson

Hobbies: Basketball, golf, camping, hanging out with friends, going to the beach, movies, trying new restaurants

Why did I choose the University of Minnesota for residency?
After graduating from the University of Minnesota Duluth I spent a year living in the Twin Cities and loved it. Minneapolis has a great balance of big-city entertainment and camping/fishing spots just outside the cities. Being able to rotate through a community, university, and VA hospital setting all in one residency was also something that really attracted me to the U of M.

Jeff Clegg

Hobbies: movies, people watching, being an enabler

Why did I choose the University of Minnesota for residency?
The supportive environment and location

Robert Dolan

Hobbies: Golfing, grilling, skiing, fishing, craft beers, bourbon, movies, hanging out with family

Why did I choose the University of Minnesota for residency?
I love the Twin Cities and Dr. Keuhn-Hajder was my favorite program director from my interview trail. After meeting the rest of the faculty, learning about the excellent the training opportunities and knowing everything Minnesota has to offer it was an easy decision.

Michael Gee

Why did I choose the University of Minnesota for residency?
The University of Minnesota offers excellent radiology training and research opportunities in a bikeable (year round), affordable and culturally rich city.

Michael Hafertepe

Hobbies: sports, golf, boating, going to the lake, playing my kids

Why did I choose the University of Minnesota for residency?
Ultimately there were two major reasons I chose U of M for residency. The first is the people. They have great teachers and see a broad spectrum of pathology. I was confident I would be a competent radiologist at completion of the program. Additionally, graduates from the U of M have routinely been offered great fellowships or very attractive positions in the job market. The second major reason is family. I have two kids and my wife and I wanted to be closer to family as they grew up.

Grant Larson

Hobbies: Hockey, cycling, waterskiing, travel, food 

Why did I choose the University of Minnesota for residency?
The opportunity to get great training in a variety of practice settings. Also, my family and I love Minneapolis!

Ben Levy

Nicole Sztuk

Hobbies: Cycling, traveling, finding new restaurants

Why did I choose the University of Minnesota for residency?
I had the opportunity to do an away rotation at the U while I was a medical student and knew immediately that I wanted to do my residency here. Everyone was welcoming and I felt right at home! I knew I wanted to complete my residency at a large academic center that would provide both volume and pathology to prepare me for fellowship/practice upon completion of residency.  As a resident you rotate at the university hospital, a large level 1 trauma center, a children’s hospital, and the VA, allowing for a well rounded, rigorous residency. The U was a perfect fit for what I was looking for. I am originally from Indiana, but my family happened to move to MN while I was in college, so coming to MN allowed me to be closer to family again! In my free time, I visit with my family, spend time with my fiancé, and hang out with friends (most of which are fellow residents). We love exploring the Twin Cities, finding new restaurants, cycling, walking through our favorite neighborhood (The North Loop), and traveling around the world (as much as our schedules will allow). I don’t think I ever imagined I would end up in Minnesota, but I’m so happy I did!

Kevin Ehlers

Kyle Kitzman

Kevin Klee

Ranjan Ragulojan

Nicholas Reason

Jesse Reiter

Divya Shenoy

Morgan Stockberger

Karlyn Stoltman

Tyler Studer