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LAC USC General Surgery Residents – PGY 1Name: Danielle BrabenderName: Jessica ClothierName: Michelle ManeshHometown: Rancho Santa Margarita, CAHometown: Dallas, TXHometown: Washington, DCMedical School: University of California,IrvineMedical School: Texas A&M College ofMedicineMedical School: Chicago Medical SchoolExtracurricular Activities: running, hiking,camping, dancing, going to concerts,photographyExtracurricular Activities: running, hiking,volleyball, traveling, and anything outsideFavorite spot in LA: My favorites spots inLA would probably have to be GriffithObservatory Park at sunset or catching amovie in the Hollywood Forever Cemeteryduring the summer!Favorite spot in LA: Santa Monica BeachExtracurricular Activities: running, hiking,politics, podcastsFavorite spot in LA: Marvin Braude biketrail, Griffith Observatory, Palisades Park
LAC USC General Surgery Residents – PGY 1 Name: Patrick McGillenName: Raffi MelikianName: Jacqueline NeillHometown: Chicago, ILHometown: Fountain Valley, CAHometown: Atlanta, GAMedical School: Boston University Schoolof MedicineMedical School: Tufts University School ofMedicineMedical School: Mercer University Schoolof MedicineExtracurricular Activities: running,snowboarding, and Da BearsExtracurricular Activities: working out,going to the beach, and finding newplaces/bars to grab drinks with friendsExtracurricular Activities: volleyball, yoga,pottery, nappingFavorite spot in LA: Silver LakeFavorite spot in LA: Huntington Beach(definitely not in LA but close enough andwill always have a special place in my heart)Favorite spot in LA: the beach or Costco
LAC USC General Surgery Residents – PGY 1Name: Hailey TheeuwenHometown: Seattle, WAMedical School: University of WashingtonSchool of MedicineExtracurricular Activities: running, hiking,going to the beachFavorite spot in LA: Manhattan beach
LAC USC General Surgery Residents – PGY 2Name: Alex AramName: Matthew AshbrookName: Shea GallagherHometown: San Diego, CAHometown: DeWitt, MIHometown: Thousand Oaks, CAMedical School: Oakland UniversityBeaumontMedical School: Wayne State UniversityMedical School: UC Irvine SOMExtracurricular Activities: hikingExtracurricular Activities: hiking, skiing,wakeboarding, road tripping, surfing,snowboarding, and enjoying food/drinks atnew spots with friendsExtracurricular Activities: golf, gym, andmore golfFavorite spot in LA: Rancho Park Golf ClubFavorite spot in LA: any place with arooftop loungeFavorite spot in LA: Santa Monica andVenice beaches, and Staples Center forLakers and Kings games
LAC USC General Surgery Residents – PGY 2Name: Safa MaharsiName: Chaiss MatthewsName: Stephen ParkHometown: MontrealHometown: College Station, TXHometown: Chicago, ILMedical School: University of TexasMedical BranchMedical School: UT HoustonMedical School: USCExtracurricular Activities: running, roadbikingExtracurricular Activities: soccer, drawing,staring at my newborn childFavorite spot in LA: Dodger StadiumFavorite spot in LA: Park's BBQExtracurricular Activities: traveling, hiking,museum hopping, learning photographyFavorite spot in LA: Malibu Farm
LAC USC General Surgery Residents – PGY 2Name: Paul WisniowskiHometown: Philadelphia, PAMedical School: Drexel MedicineExtracurricular Activities: running – goal tocomplete 100 milerFavorite spot in LA: wherever my wife is
LAC USC General Surgery Residents – PGY 3Name: Katelyn KondraName: Brandon NakashimaName: Anastasia (Stacy) PlotkinHometown: Pacific Palisades, CAHometown: Foothill Ranch, CAHometown: Indianapolis, INMedical School: Hofstra NorthwellMedical School: Warren Alpert MedicalSchool of Brown UniversityMedical School: Indiana University Schoolof MedicineExtracurricular Activities: cooking, workingoutExtracurricular Activities: skiing, traveling,camping, running, biking, concerts, eatingFavorite spot in LA: Broad beachFavorite spot in LA: The Hollywood BowlExtracurricular Activities: beach, hiking,golfFavorite spot in LA: Santa Monica
LAC USC General Surgery Residents – PGY 3Name: Jack SilvaName: Brian WilliamsName: Jessica WuHometown: born in LA, raised in Folsom,found myself in Santa BarbaraHometown: South Windsor, CTHometown: The Woodlands, TXMedical School: UTMBMedical School: UC IrvineMedical School: Boston University Schoolof MedicineExtracurricular Activities: rock climbing,snowboarding, soccerExtracurricular Activities: rock climbing andbeach volleyballFavorite spot in LA: Bavel. Beach: Veniceplayground. Sunset: County hospitalrooftop. Nature: Stoney Point.Favorite spot in LA: Will Rogers State BeachExtracurricular Activities: wine-ing andeatingFavorite spot in LA: Solstice Canyon inMalibu
LAC USC General Surgery Residents – Research Year2Name: Kemp AndersonName: Larissa EpsteinName: Cameron GhafilHometown: Charleston, SCHometown: Menlo Park, CAHometown: Oklahoma City, OKMedical School: Medical University ofSouth CarolinaMedical School: Chicago Medical SchoolMedical School: University of OklahomaExtracurricular Activities: vinyl records,traveling, reading for fun, crosswordsExtracurricular Activities: chips and salsa,napping outdoors, hiking, traveling, beachvolleyball, OKC ThunderExtracurricular Activities: running, skiing(Ikon and Epic passes), US Army Reserve,Georgia Tech football fanFavorite spot in LA: 101 N to Santa BarbaraFavorite spot in LA: The Last BookstoreFavorite spot in LA: Grand Central Market
LAC USC General Surgery Residents – Research YearName: Tayler JamesName: Rachel SargentName: Jordan WlodarczykHometown: Durango, CO / Lihue, HIHometown: Whittier, CAHometown: Portland, ORMedical School: GeorgetownMedical School: Warren Alpert MedicalSchool of Brown UniversityMedical School: Tulane UniversityExtracurricular Activities: hiking, skiing,exploring new restaurants, travelingFavorite spot in LA: Griffith ParkExtracurricular Activities: hiking, running,yoga, and trying all the amazing restaurantsin LAFavorite spot in LA: MalibuExtracurricular Activities: biking, hiking,outdoor activitiesFavorite spot in LA: Griffith Park
LAC USC General Surgery Residents – PGY 4Name: Vincent ChengName: Adam GutierrezName: Kim ShemanskiHometown: West Covina, CAHometown: Valencia, CAHometown: Schnecksville, PAMedical School: USCMedical School: USCMedical School: GeorgetownExtracurricular Activities: food, dogs,moviesExtracurricular Activities: golf, cycling,watching LA sportsExtracurricular Activities: photography,cooking, taking care of my new puppyFavorite spot in LA: my couch in downtownFavorite spot in LA: Dodger stadiumFavorite spot in LA: Greek Theater andDodger stadium
LAC USC General Surgery Residents – PGY 4Name: Blair SmartName: Genia TaitanoName: Ray VermHometown: Cebu City, PhilippinesHometown: Teneto Village, Rota,Commonwealth of the Northern MarianaIslandsHometown: Houston, TXMedical School: John A Burns School ofMedicine, University of HawaiiExtracurricular Activities: new mom!Extracurricular Activities: running, going toconcerts, reading science fiction andfantasy books, Overwatch, amateur beatproducerFavorite spot in LA: Santa Monica SeafoodMarketFavorite spot in LA: Exchange LA; the patioat Arts District BreweryMedical School: Rush Medical CollegeExtracurricular Activities: hunting, fishing,camping, working out, and spending timewith my sonFavorite spot in LA: anywhere by the beachMedical School: Baylor College of Medicine
LAC USC General Surgery Residents – PGY 4Name: Don YoonHometown: Ridgewood, NJMedical School: Albert Einstein College ofMedicineExtracurricular Activities: music, teaching,cooking, woodworkingFavorite spot in LA: Barnsdall Park
LAC USC General Surgery Residents – PGY 5Name: Mike FenlonName: Adam GoldenName: Lauren HawleyHometown: Carlsbad, CAHometown: Suffern, NYHometown: Houston, TXMedical School: University of California,IrvineMedical School: Tulane UniversityMedical School: Baylor College of MedicineExtracurricular Activities: soccer, running,hiking, live music showsExtracurricular Activities: watching Bravo,drinking red wine, and Soul CycleFavorite spot in LA: LA Historic ParkFavorite spot in LA: Highland ParkExtracurricular Activities: EDM festivals,working on carsFavorite spot in LA: Griffith Observatory
LAC USC General Surgery Residents – PGY 5Name: Rey HenryName: Michelle KimName: Kasim MirzaHometown: Sunnyvale, CAHometown: Los Angeles, CAHometown: Portland, ORMedical School: Albany Medical CollegeMedical School: University of CentralFlorida College of MedicineMedical School: Oregon Health and ScienceUniversityExtracurricular Activities: distance running,dancing, yoga, international travel, foodexperiences, SCUBAExtracurricular Activities: spending timewith family, ice hockey, hiking, backpackingExtracurricular Activities: mountain biking,snowboarding, growing succulentsFavorite spot in LA: Point Dume, MalibuFavorite spot in LA: the beach at OceanPark, Santa MonicaFavorite spot in LA: Topanga Canyon
LAC USC General Surgery Residents – PGY 5 Name: Nallely Saldana-RuizName: Yuliya OlimpiadiName: Carey WickhamHometown: Los Angeles, CAHometown: Novosibirsk, RussiaHometown: Vancouver, WAMedical School: B University of RochesterSchool of Medicine and DentistryMedical School: UCLAMedical School: George WashingtonUniversity SMHSExtracurricular Activities: enjoy learningforeign languages/ hanging with family andmy baby dog TurboFavorite spot in LA: beachExtracurricular Activities: family, spendingtime with my kids, cooking, horses,motorcyclesFavorite spot in LA: Downtown LA DisneyConcert Hall and Broad MuseumExtracurricular Activities: eating, running,hiking, cookie dough, international travel,road trips, skiingFavorite spot in LA: Parker Mesa Overlook
LAC USC General Surgery Residents – PGY 5Name: Abby ZamoraHometown: Fremont, CAMedical School: Virginia CommonwealthUniversityExtracurricular Activities: cooking, baking,hikingFavorite spot in LA: Hermosa Beach
LAC USC General Surgery Residents - PGY 2 Name: Alex Aram Hometown: San Diego, CA Medical School: Oakland University Beaumont Extracurricular Activities: golf, gym, and more golf Favorite spot in LA: Rancho Park Golf Club Name: Matthew Name:Ashbrook Hometown: DeWitt, MI Medical School: Wayne State University Medical School: Extracurricular Activities: hiking
