PGY - 3

My name is Josh and I am so excited to be at the University of Michigan for my pediatrics residency training! I grew up in a rural town in southern Illinois, studied at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign for undergraduate, and then to the University of Illinois for medical school following a gap year working for Epic in Verona, Wisconsin. I'm interested in primary care, adolescent medicine, and community medicine as a future career. I have many hobbies, including: running, working out, reading, being outdoors, catching the latest indie film, trying out the newest place to eat, sipping some coffee, staying up to date on the latest news and hanging out with my golden retriever, Casey!

Michigan Difference

I chose Michigan because I wanted a place that would give me everything I wanted and more! The great faculty, opportunities for specializing, additional clinic days, location, and direction under a primary care physician were just some of the many qualities I valued highly when choosing Michigan.

I was born and raised in Stillwater, MN (SKOL VIKES!) and eventually went to college in the middle-of-nowhere, Grinnell, Iowa where I played basketball and studied biochemistry. I also took a few months to study global health and tropical medicine in Costa Rica. Right after college, I decided to keep the midwest travels alive and ended up at OUWB in Michigan for medical school. I'm passionate about adolescent and young adult oncology, specifically transitional and survivorship care, which I hope to pursue after residency. Outside of medicine, I love a competitive board or card game, playing sports, and going on adventures with my husband and new puppy!

Michigan Difference:  I chose the University of Michigan primarily because of how comfortable I felt during the entirety of the interview day. I felt like I fit in right away with both the current residents and also with many of my fellow interviewees (multiple of whom ended up as my co-residents!). The many opportunities to pursue almost any subspecialty in Med-Peds was also something I was really drawn to at this program. Ann Arbor is such a fun city with so much nature right outside our door!

Although I lived in Canada, the UK, and Texas all before the age of 7, my roots are undoubtedly Midwestern. I grew up primarily in Wheaton, IL, a western suburb of Chicago. I join my father, sister, and brother-in-law as a proud Michigan State alumnus, having earned degrees in both international relations and microbiology. I studied medicine at The Ohio State University, my mother’s alma mater. Despite my (and my family’s) previous educational affiliations, I am overjoyed to have matched into the pediatric residency at the University of Michigan! My academic interests lie in legislative advocacy, public health, and global health, and at this point I plan to work in outpatient pediatrics or specialize in pediatric hospital medicine. In my leisure time, I love following collegiate and professional sports (especially football, basketball, and baseball), sitting down with a good book or an overly complicated board game, and playing the piano.

Michigan Difference

I chose Michigan because it offers a mid-sized residency program with a diverse and complex patient population at one of the premier pediatric institutions in the nation! It’s also supported by all the academic resources a Big Ten university has to offer and situated in a vibrant, beautiful Midwestern town.

I have been a New Englander all my life: I was born and raised in southern Maine, attended college at Wesleyan University in Connecticut, where I played softball and majored in Neuroscience, and completed medical school through the Tufts University School of Medicine – Maine Track Program. While I love New England and hope to eventually make my way back there someday, I decided to spread my wings and fly west to Michigan for my Pediatric Residency to experience a new part of the country and because everyone who has ever lived in Ann Arbor has nothing but great things to say about it. In my spare time, I enjoy hanging out with friends, running, hiking, swimming, biking, baking, crossword puzzles, and spending time with all the residency dogs, including my perfect little monster puppy, Frankie!

Michigan Difference I chose Michigan because of the people and the pride that everyone has for Michigan! The faculty and residents I met on my interview day were friendly, kind, and seemed genuinely interested in me as a person, and the pride they all displayed for the place they work and the patients they serve was contagious.

I was born in Livonia, Michigan and grew up in southeast Michigan. I went on to the University of Michigan to explore my interests in infectious diseases and majored in microbiology. Michigan played a major role in my decision to pursue pediatrics since I lived across C.S. Mott Children's Hospital and spent much of my time playing games and learning the stories of the incredible patients who seek care there. It was also during this time I met and married my husband Faris. The day after our honeymoon, I began medical school at Wayne State University 

At the end of my fourth year of medical school, we were fortunate enough to welcome our first-born baby girl to the family. I am very excited to return home to Ann Arbor for my pediatrics training. Although I am not certain which fellowship route I will pursue, my interests include infectious disease and gastroenterology. When I’m not working in a clinical capacity, I am usually hosting a board game night, finding a new restaurant to try with friends, going on a run, or learning how to cook a new dish. As a new mother, however, you’ll soon find me at the playgrounds and children’s museums with my baby girl. 

Michigan Difference

During my away rotation at Michigan, I got to experience firsthand the incredible teaching, mentorship, and support among faculty and residents in the pediatrics department. The fellowship exposure and various training opportunities combined with the Midwestern charm of Ann Arbor made me sure Michigan was the best fit for me and my family. 

I grew up as the oldest sibling in a family of three girls in a small suburb of Chicago. I later moved to South Bend, Indiana for college. There, I attended Saint Mary’s College of Notre Dame, with a major in Biology. During my junior year of college, I came to the University of Michigan to take part in a summer research program. Despite being a die-hard Fighting Irish fan, I instantly fell in love with the University of Michigan and Ann Arbor. Following undergrad, I moved back to Chicago to attend medical school at Rush Medical College. I always wanted to return to the University of Michigan, and that dream came true when I matched here for residency. My sister was also accepted to the University of Michigan for graduate school, so we were excited to make the move to Michigan together! I love reading, traveling, and I am always on the search for a great cup of coffee. Following residency, I plan on pursuing a career in Allergy-Immunology. 

Michigan Difference

Michigan was the perfect fit for my personal and professional life. The commitment to residency education and research were major strengths of the program, as well as the supportive residents and faculty. I also really loved the bustling city of Ann Arbor, with lots of options for food, entertainment, and Big-10 athletics.

I grew up in Kawkawlin, Michigan, and attended Central Michigan University for college where I majored in Neuroscience and had the opportunity to study abroad in Oaxaca and Denmark. After graduating, I spent a year of service in AmeriCorps helping students from low SES backgrounds apply to college and gain access to scholarships and financial aid. Soon after, I headed down to southeast Michigan for medical school. If my address history hasn't made it clear enough, let it be known I love the Mitten State! In my free time I enjoy low-impact cardio, binge watching Hulu, exploring new restaurants, practicing (and attempting to teach) yoga, and spending time with friends and family. 

Michigan Difference: I was inspired by the culture, community, and mentorship I experienced during my away rotation at Michigan Medicine. The morning reports and noon conferences were dynamic and engaging, rounds were collaborative and intellectually stimulating, and the faculty and residents I worked with were passionate, approachable, and kind. On my interview day, I was moved by Dr. Lukela's speech about creating a community of "builders" and I could sense the program leadership was deeply committed to our success. I knew this was the program where I hoped to continue my training and was so grateful to match here. Go Blue!

I spent the first 22 years of my life in sunny Arizona but have always had a special place in my heart for the Mitten State. Growing up, I spent summers visiting my grandparents in Northern Michigan along the Lake Michigan shoreline. I studied biomedical engineering and mathematics at the University of Arizona (Bear Down!) prior to moving to North Carolina for medical school. When I'm not working, you can find me running, hiking, playing volleyball, swimming, biking along the Huron River, riding my Peloton, rock climbing, or walking dogs. I am interested in a career in cardiology and hope to combine my background in medical device design with clinical care.

Michigan Difference

I am continually impressed by the intelligence, humor, and kindness of my co-residents. As a part of the University of Michigan community, Michigan Medicine has incredible access to multidisciplinary collaboration, research, and community engagement. The easy access to both nature and the big city of Detroit make Ann Arbor a great place to live and work!

I grew up in northern Virginia, in the suburbs of Washington, D.C., and attended college at the University of Virginia where I studied mathematics and music. In Charlottesville, I worked at a summer camp for children with chronic medical conditions. At camp I discovered my love for working with children and fell for my former co-counselor and now girlfriend, Aidan. I stayed in Virginia for medical school at EVMS and then couples matched with Aidan. In my free time, I enjoy singing and playing piano and guitar. I also love coffee way too much, and even learned how to roast coffee beans and make latte art while in medical school. My other hobbies include running, biking, cooking, listening to true crime podcasts, cheering on UVA (go Wahoos!) and DC sports, and attempting to walk our cat, Quincy. After residency, I plan to pursue a career in primary care pediatrics.

Michigan Difference

I couples matched with Aidan (Med-Peds) and we found Michigan to have great programs for both of us. The people we met here were wonderful and it was clear that Michigan is especially accommodating for couples. We also loved Ann Arbor’s college town feel, which we became familiar with living in Charlottesville and Chapel Hill!

I’m a Chicagoan who went to Hamilton College in upstate New York for undergrad where I majored in Physics and minored in Chemistry and Art. In addition to housing all the great courses I took, the Hamilton science center is also where I met my fiancé, Bryon. After college, I moved back to Chicago where I worked for a year as a scribe in an emergency department before going to Rush Medical College. I really enjoyed living in Chicago for the past 5 years, where I’ve been able to cheer on my Bears every Sunday, but am ready for a new adventure and can’t wait to move to Ann Arbor! When I’m not watching football, I enjoy making and trying new foods, practicing my drawing skills, and hanging out with my #1 fan—Skittles the cat.

Michigan Difference

I chose the University of Michigan for my Pediatrics Residency because I truly loved Ann Arbor when I visited and got such a great vibe from all the people that I met on my interview day. Looking forward to being part of the Michigan family—Go Blue!

I was born and raised in the suburbs of Philadelphia, where I spent my summers admiring my neighbors alpacas and getting sunburned at our neighborhood pool. I attended college at the University of Richmond, where I studied Biology, swam on the Women's Swimming & Diving team, and fell in love with my first city built on a river. After college, I moved a few hours down the road to attend medical school at Duke. During my time in Durham, I developed a passion for North Carolina barbecue, camped out in KVille to watch Zion Williamson dunk in Cameron, and met incredible MedPeds mentors who helped me realize my passion for caring for adolescents and young adults. While the differential for my ultimate career plans remains broad, I hope to create a career that combines my dual interests in high acuity medicine and providing longitudinal care for people of all ages living with chronic childhood conditions. Outside of work you can find me relaxing in the nearest body of water, finding a new state park to camp in, catching up with family and friends, or getting just a little bit too invested in whatever Duke Basketball game is on. 

Michigan Difference:  What really set Michigan apart to me was the people I met during my interview; I left Ann Arbor feeling like I had just met ten of my future closest friends. When I combined that feeling with exceptional clinical training on both sides, the academic opportunities of a large research institution, committed and experienced program leadership, and Ann Arbor's charm (and river!), it became clear that UM was the program for me. My first few months here have only confirmed that feeling, and I am so excited for the next four years with my MedPeds family (even my co-intern Aidan, who was wearing a UNC mask when we first met).

I was born in Phoenix, Arizona but did not stay long! Throughout my childhood, my father’s government occupation frequently relocated our family, and by the time I graduated high school I had attended a total of thirteen different schools around the United States! After living everywhere from Colorado to Iowa to Tennessee, I sought out some sunshine and salt water and matriculated to the University of Central Florida in Orlando, majoring in Biomedical Sciences. I enjoyed the friends and mentors I made in the Sunshine State so much I decided to stay for medical school.

While attending the UCF College of Medicine, I fell in love with pediatrics and also with my study buddy/significant other. In 2020, my boyfriend and I couple’s matched into pediatrics and internal medicine at the University of Michigan! When I am not at the hospital, I enjoy spending time outdoors—watching movies in the park, beachgoing, and snorkeling. After residency, I am currently interested in pursuing a career in neonatology.  

Michigan Difference

Why I Chose Michigan: I decided to trade in my sandals for snow gear after my significant other and I enjoyed our interview days at Michigan so much! I was seeking clinical and research training that would allow me to grow into a national leader in pediatrics after graduation, all while providing a supportive home-away-from-home work environment.

I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, the daughter of two French and American seismologists. In pursuit of my dream to become William Carlos Williams, I studied comparative literature at Harvard, where I also acted, sang, wrote poetry, and led outdoor backpacking trips for incoming students. After graduating, I worked as a freelance writer and brief baker before enrolling in a pre-med post-bac program at Bryn Mawr College (plot twist!). I grew my first Midwestern roots in medical school at the University Chicago, and I am so happy to now be in Ann Arbor with my previously long-distance boyfriend, an EM intern, and our two cats. Outside of work, I try to maximize my time outdoors, running or biking on the beautiful “B2B” trail, floating down the Huron, napping with the aforementioned trio, reading, painting, and inhaling ice cream at least once a week at Blank Slate. I am not sure exactly what my future career holds, but I hope to combine my love of general medicine, education, women’s health, adolescent medicine, and care of underserved patients in the pursuit of a more equitable future.

Michigan Difference:  I chose Michigan for its equally strong Medicine and Pediatrics programs, and for its pervasive culture of kindness, humility, and excellence. I was looking for a place where I would be challenged and supported to become the best doctor I could be, while also having the structure and resources available to nurture a life outside of medicine. The University of Michigan offers me the things I need to bring my best self to the challenging and rewarding job of being a very new doctor: a tight-knit, vibrant, and diverse community in Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti, ready access to nature, delicious food, inspiring friends and colleagues, complex patients from near and far, and top-notch medical educators who are invested in my development. It is also a HUGE deal to be part of a house officers association (the HOA). Please ask me everything you want to know about this program – especially if you are new to the Midwest, are couples matching, or are interested in any of the things I mentioned above!

My name is Annie and I am so excited to be transferring to the University of Michigan to finish my Pediatrics training! I studied at Rush Medical College in Chicago and completed the first two years of my residency at the University of Chicago, Comer Children's. And now, life has brought me back to be closer to family as my husband and I raise our 2 year old daughter, Selah.

Michigan Difference: 

I fell in love with husband in Ann Arbor while he finished his masters programs at U of M (we even got engaged here!). It is exciting to relive so many fun memories and make new ones with our daughter.