Residents

Hometown: Flower Mound, Texas

Undergraduate Institution: University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Career Interests: Currently have interests in acute pain, chronic pain, OB anesthesia

Real Interests: Cooking, baking, dancing, singing, Zumba, traveling, puppies, food

Why did you choose UH?: Wonderful faculty with a vested interest in making their residents competent and excellent anesthesiologists. And I wanted to experience living in the north! Cleveland is a fun, vibrant city to train in.

Hometown: Chagrin Falls, OH

Undergraduate Institution: The College of Wooster

Medical school: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine

Career Interests: Critical Care Medicine is the best!

Real Interests: my dog, skiing in the winter, camping, splitting wood, fishing, woodworking, books, and animal tracking

Why did you choose UH?: Doctor Pesa is the greatest APD in the world!

Hometown: San Francisco, California

Undergraduate Institution: University of British Columbia, Vancouver BC Canada

Medical School: American University of Antigua College of Medicine

Career Interests: Pediatrics J

Real Interests: Houseplants, cats, kayaking and comedy shows.

Why did you choose UH?: This program has some of everything!. There’s an attached Rainbow Babies&Children’s hospital, Level 1 Trauma, Anesthesiology-led ICU, great caseload and variety ICU plus Cleveland is relaxing city to live in!

Hometown: Brooklyn, NY

Undergraduate Institution: Vaughn College of Aeronautics

Medical school: University of Duisburg-Essen (Germany)

Career Interests: Probably cardiac anesthesia and critical care. Taking care of the sickest patients and being a mentor for the next generation of anesthesiologists.

Real Interests: Playing with my kids, riding motorcycles, anything to do with planes, discovering new EDM tracks to shuffle to.

Why did you choose UH?: Having done an AI here, I saw firsthand the warm relationship the residents had with each other as well as the program leadership. You get great training in a supportive environment with a low cost of living. What more do you want?!

Hometown: Fort Collins, Colorado

Undergraduate Institution: Colorado State University

Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Career Interests: Chronic Pain, Medical Education, Quality Improvement

Real Interests: Drawing, Beekeeping, Horseback riding, Running, Traveling, and spending time with my Husband and Dog!

Why did you choose UH?: I wasn’t able to visit in person during COVID-19, but my first impression of UH was that they were a well-rounded program with lots of types of cases that would help me become a strong anesthesiologist, and it also seemed like the people there really enjoyed being there! Also, I had a great interview experience with the program director and faculty who were all very energetic and passionate about the field of anesthesiology.

Hometown: Ponce, PR

Undergraduate Institution: Mount Vernon Nazarene University

Medical school: Ponce Health Sciences University

Career Interests: Regional Anesthesia

Real Interests: travel, beach, sports, craft beer

Why did you choose UH?: Diversity in patient population as well as within the institution. Amazing faculty and co-residents!

Hometown: West Bloomfield, MI

Undergraduate Institution: University of Michigan

Medical school: Michigan State College of Osteopathic Medicine

Career Interests: Acute pain, POCUS, and exploring the various subspecialties of anesthesiology!

Real Interests: dogs, trying new restaurants, hiking, biking, baking desserts, and spending time with family and friends

Why did you choose UH?: I loved my interview with UH. I knew that coming to UH would provide me with excellent experiences and I would have a strong support system. There is a great sense of community between the residents and faculty. Everyone is enthusiastic and willing to teach!

Hometown: Findlay, OH

Undergraduate Institution: THE Ohio State University

Medical school: THE Ohio State University College of Medicine

Career Interests: Cardiac Anesthesia, Regional Anesthesia

Real Interests: Eating, video games (COD, fortnite etc.), sports, guitar

Why did you choose UH?: In the virtual interview season, I had the best vibe and feeling from UH. The people made me feel like I belonged here and I knew that I was gonna be able to get phenomenal training and preparation for fellowship or independent practice.

Hometown: Titan, Saturn

Undergraduate Institution: King Saud University

Medical School: Riyadh College of Medicine

Career Interests: Critical Care Medicine is the best.

Real Interests: Rugby, MMA, and model trains. I don’t really like video games.

Why did you choose UH?: The best APD in the world works here, Dr. Pesa.

Hometown: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Undergraduate Institution: N\A

Medical school: King Abdulaziz University 

Career Interests: Pain management, Pediatric anesthesia, and Medical education/simulation.

Real Interests: Baking, singing, and spending time with my family and friends. 

Why did you choose UH?:  A strong program with great faculty and wide exposure to various subspecialties and cases.

Hometown: Rocky River, Ohio

Undergraduate Institution: University of Southern California

Medical School: The University of Toledo

Career Interests: Current interests include global health, regional anesthesia, chronic pain, and cardiac anesthesia

Real Interests: Hiking, traveling, sailing & all summer Lake Erie activities, cooking, wine, & walks with my pup

Why did you choose UH?:  The people! Even via zoom interviews, I could tell that this was a well-rounded program that truly cares about its residents and their education. That became even more apparent throughout my intern year. And as an added bonus, coming home to Cleveland meant being close to family and friends.

Hometown: Cheesequake, New Jersey

Undergraduate Institution: University of Louisville, KY. I pronounce Louisville the correct way.

Medical School: THE Ohio State University

Career Interests: Critical Care Medicine, the best sub-specialty.

Real Interests: Smiling. I’m a big container ship enthusiast too. Ask me anything about mid-century Maersk logistics.

Why did you choose UH?: The best APD in the world works here, Dr. Pesa.

Hometown: Fishers, IN

Undergraduate Institution: Indiana University Bloomington

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Career Interests: Critical Care

Real Interests: Cooking ridiculously extravagant meals (especially for my co-residents), backcountry hiking/camping, playing piano, 70s-80s music record collecting, biking, watercolor painting, and re-watching Schitt’s Creek on loop.

Why did you choose UH?: Despite a season of virtual interviews, I could tell immediately that UH was the fit for me, so much so that I told my family and friends immediately after my interview that this was the program for me. Personality fit was a big component and everyone was so incredibly friendly and helpful. I knew I wanted to do a critical care medicine fellowship as well, so I was especially excited to match into a program that had combined anesthesia and critical care track.

Hometown: Glasgow, KY

Undergraduate Institution: University of Louisville

Medical School: University of Louisville

Career Interests: General Anesthesia

Real Interests: Spending time with my dog, art, sleeping

Why did you choose UH?: The city is fantastic, the weather is fantastic, and the people are the best I’ve ever met. Shout-out to my co-residents for being my new family and always making me laugh.

Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio

Undergraduate Institution: University of Kentucky

Medical School: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine

Career Interests: Currently I like Cardiothoracic and Peds, but we’ll see!

Real Interests: Hanging outdoors, rollerblading, biking, hiking, indoor cycling, painting, watching TV!

Why did you choose UH?: UH has a great diversity of cases for strong anesthesia training across the spectrum: trauma, transplants, cardiac, peds, everything I was looking for! Plus, everyone I met on my interview day and the meet and greet was so easy to talk to and had such a family feeling. Of course, as a native Clevelander I was happy to return to my awesome hometown!

Hometown: Riyadh

Undergraduate Institution: King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences

Medical School: King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences

Career Interests: undecided 

Real Interests: Traveling, yoga, meditation and spending time with family and friends

Why did you choose UH?: Great faculty and a strong program, felt like training here will prepare me well for the future 

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA

Undergraduate Institution: Chatham University 

Medical School: Carle Illinois College of Medicine

Career Interests: Critical Care, Pediatric Anesthesia, Human Rights Advocacy 

Real Interests: Piano, ballroom dance, figure skating, watercolors, coffee and hanging out with my dog Toby who is currently living rent free with my parents. 

Why did you choose UH?: The leadership and residents really drew me in with their warmth, honesty and enthusiasm for things both in and outside of medicine. 

Hometown: Cortland, OH

Undergraduate Institution: Youngstown State University

Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University

Career Interests: Chronic Pain

Real Interests: Hiking, boating, any and all sports (go Steelers), movies, spending time with my dogs and cats, video games

Why did you choose UH?: Great program with diverse patient cases, camaraderie among residents, and faculty enthusiastic to teach. Happy to serve the region that raised me and has invested so much into my education and training. 

Hometown: Batroun, Lebanon

Undergraduate Institution: University of Balamand

Medical School: University of Balamand

Career Interests: Pediatric anesthesia, Regional anesthesia

Real Interests: Swimming, hiking, spending time outdoors, enjoying my time with family and friends.

Why did you choose UH? Friendly atmosphere, supportive program leadership and great residents. After spending a year in Cleveland doing pediatric anesthesia, I consider it home.

Hometown: Tampa, Florida 

Undergraduate Institution: University of Florida 

Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University – DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine 

Career Interests: I am not sure if I will be pursuing a fellowship, but I will be serving in the United States Air Force after residency 

Real Interests: Traveling, hiking, outdoor sports, watching soccer and spending time with my wife and kids 

Why did you choose UH?: For great training, camaraderie and the family atmosphere. 

Hometown: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia/ Colombo, Sri Lanka

Undergraduate: Alfaisal University

Medical School: Alfaisal University

Career Interests: Dedicated Patient Care, Quality improvement, Critical Care, Medical Education, Leadership, Research.

Real Interests: Blossoming and charging the soul, mind, and body. 

Why did you choose UH?: I chose UH because I saw a bright future for myself at this distinguished program and instantly felt like I belonged at every instance from the PD to faculty to residents etc. I found home. 

Hometown: Philadelphia, PA

Undergraduate Institution: Penn State

Medical School: Perelman SOM at the University of Pennsylvania

Career Interests: Critical Care or Pain

Real Interests: cooking, baking, hiking, coffee, going to farmers markets, pelotoning, happy hours

Why did you choose UH?: It's cliche, but really loved everyone I met on my interview. I got a very strong sense that the APDs, PD, and Chair were all extremely supportive and that the residents were truly happy here.  

Hometown: Kinston, NC

Undergraduate Institution: Stanford University

Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Career Interests: Undecided. Possibly cardiac or regional anesthesia/acute pain.

Real Interests: Soccer, hiking, swimming, watching movies, reading, board games, video games, chilling with family and friends

Why did you choose UH?: Incredible culture of residents and faculty, great program leadership, good variety and volume of cases, some family and friends nearby.

Hometown: Huntington, NY

Undergraduate Institution: York College of Pennsylvania

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Career Interests: Chronic pain

Real Interests: Exploring the food scene in Cleveland, trying out new recipes in the kitchen, traveling (always in search of my next trip!)

Why did you choose UH?: My Sub-I showed me that UH has everything I was looking for in a residency: Friendly residents, energetic faculty, and an incredibly supportive program leadership! 

Hometown: Buffalo, Minnesota

Undergraduate Institution: Concordia College

Medical School: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine 

Career Interests: Still deciding – Cardiac, Peds Cardiac, and Chronic Pain are all areas that I would like to explore. 

Real Interests: Traveling, backpacking, camping, cooking, scuba diving, water skiing, downhill skiing, and exploring the local parks 

Why did you choose UH?: I did a few away rotations my fourth year of medical school and I can honestly say that UH/Case Western had some of the best clinically trained residents. UH does all of the transplants, trauma, and it isn’t saturated with fellows. Not only did residents actually seem happy, they were close with each other and the faculty. The pay is great, the city has a friendly Midwest culture, Cleveland gets lots of snow (which I enjoy), and it is centrally located to friends and family.

Hometown: Cleveland OH

Undergraduate Institution: University of Akron

Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University

Career Interests: Interventional Pain Management & Healthcare Management/Leadership 

Real Interests: Fishing, Fitness, Hiking, Cooking 

Why did you choose UH?: I had two goals when searching for a residency program: stay in Cleveland and be at the best program. From my first day I immediately felt welcomed and valued by everyone associated with UH Anesthesia. I truly believe this is the place to be for anyone looking to become an outstanding anesthesiologist but also a well-rounded individual in all aspects of life.

Hometown: Lanesboro, MN

Undergraduate Institution: University of Maryland-University College

Medical School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USUHS)

Career Interests: I am excited about everything at the moment. I will be practicing medicine in the United States Air Force after my time at UH and joining a Critical Care Air Transport (CCAT) Team or Humanitarian Relief Team sounds exciting!

Real Interests: Traveling the world with my family, relaxing and watching movies/tv shows (even Cocomelon), golf (whenever I get the chance), and working on my home and car (I am a BMW fanatic, especially M cars). 

Why did you choose UH?: Camaraderie. Whether it’s junior residents, senior residents, fellows, or attendings, everyone is so friendly, helpful, and willing to go the extra mile to make you and your family feel welcome. It’s an amazing atmosphere and I feel thankful every day I am at UH!!!

Hometown: Dublin, OH

Undergraduate Institution: Miami University

Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Career Interests: Regional Anesthesia, Global Health

Real Interests: Sports, exercise, guitar, 90’s R&B, camping

Why did you choose UH?: So many reasons! But in brief, the people and the mission of UH resonated strongly with my values and ambitions. During my rotation, I was particularly impressed with the faculty’s devotion to teaching and the seamless camaraderie among the residents. It truly felt like home and a place where I could thrive and build meaningful connections with my patients and colleagues.

Hometown: Perrysburg, OH

Undergraduate Institution: Wittenberg University

Medical School: Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Career Interests: I’m interested in pediatric anesthesia, cardiac anesthesia, and medical education! I can see myself teaching future residents when I am an attending one day.

Real Interests: True crime podcasts, playing lacrosse, yoga, painting/drawing/ceramics and anything where I get to be creative, reading murder mystery novels, watching movies and hanging out with my family and friends!

Why did you choose UH?: UH made an amazing impression on me during interview season. Our program director, Dr. Helou was so warm and welcoming and made me want to be a part of her program. The residents were so friendly, seemed like they got great training, and match into competitive fellowships every year. I wanted to join a program where I felt like a part of a team and I couldn’t be happier to have matched here!

Hometown: Amman-Jordan

Undergraduate Institution: N\A

Medical School: University of Jordan

Career Interests: Cardiac Anesthesiology or Critical Care

Real Interests: Cooking, listening to podcasts while walking \ driving, spending time with family & friends.

Why did you choose UH?: I think UH will meet all of my needs for an outstanding training experience. It also provides a very supportive environment that encourages residents to reach their full potential and develop into well-rounded anesthesiologists. I could not think of a more supportive or better place to do my residency training!

Hometown: Boise, Idaho

Undergraduate Institution: University of Utah

Medical School: Case Western Reserve University

Career Interests: Peripheral nerve blocks, ultrasound, simulation in education, and technologic advancements in anesthesiology.

Real Interests: Music production on Ableton, skiing (especially in the Wasatch mountains in Utah), playing soccer and watching Premier League, cricket, tennis, running and being outdoors in general. Also love spending time with family/friends and occasionally with my video games too.

Why did you choose UH?: Great culture and camaraderie with between residents. Cleveland is also a fun city with a lot to do and I have family nearby!

Hometown: Makkah

Undergraduate Institution: N/A

Medical School: Umm Al-Qura University

Career Interests: Regional Anesthesia and pain management

Real Interests: Hiking,diving, soccer, traveling and spending time with my family

Why did you choose UH?: Excellent faculty, supportive environment and great residents

Hometown: Mumbai, India

Medical School: University Of Mumbai, India

Career Interests: Pediatric Anesthesia, Regional Anesthesia

Real Interests: Reading, Relaxing with friends and family, Drama marathons on Netflix!

Why did you choose UH?: The faculty, residents and staff were very warm and welcoming during all the interactions. UH and Cleveland gave me an opportunity to be with family, at home as well as at work.

Hometown: Cleveland, OH

Undergraduate Institution: John Carroll University

Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University

Career Interests: Currently interested in pediatric anesthesia, cardiac anesthesia, chronic pain and global health!

Real Interests: Service work, traveling, long car rides, spending time with family/friends, cooking shows, Shark Tank

Why did you choose UH?: Staying in Cleveland was a priority for me when looking for a residency program, and I was able to greatly appreciate the UH anesthesia program during my sub-I. From the supportive atmosphere between the residents and faculty, to the remarkable clinical exposure, I am confident UH is the place I need to be to receive the best training!

Hometown: Charleston, WV

Undergraduate Institution: University of Pittsburgh

Medical School: West Virginia University

Career Interests: Crit Care, Chronic Pain

Real Interests: Hiking/Camping, Ice Cream, Yoga, College Softball World Series, Reality TV

Why did you choose UH: UH was my first and favorite interview! The residents and faculty seemed to genuinely care for one another, and the environment felt so supportive. I know that I will finish residency prepared for whatever’s thrown at me.

Hometown: Walnut Creek, CA

Undergraduate Institution: University of California, Berkeley

Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin

Career Interests: Critical Care

Real Interests: San Francisco sports (49ers, Giants & Warriors), Magic: the Gathering, cooking, and exploring

Why did you choose UH?: UH was my favorite interview. Everyone was incredibly welcoming and their anesthesiology program had everything that I was looking for, including the 5-year Critical Care Track that I am a part of. Coming from California, the Midwest was always a mystery to me, but between Milwaukee and Cleveland it has become my home.

Hometown: Kirkland, WA

Undergraduate Institution: University of Washington - Seattle

Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Career Interests: Pain management, artificial intelligence in anesthesiology

Real Interests: Cooking, software development, home improvement/DIY

Why did you choose UH?: The people!

Hometown: Cincinnati, OH

Undergraduate Institution: Vanderbilt University

Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Career Interests: Unsure but interested in regional/cardiac/peds; medical education

Real Interests: Cooking, hiking/camping, finding new favorite restaurants/coffee shops, trying to keep my plants alive

Why did you choose UH?: The energy from everyone I met during the pre-interview social and interview day itself was incredibly positive, warm, and welcoming. The residents had a great sense of camaraderie and the faculty seemed truly invested in resident education and well-being. I’m also excited to explore a diverse new city while still being within driving distance of my family.

Hometown: Brooklyn, NY

Undergraduate Institution: Macaulay Honors College at The College of Staten Island

Medical School: Uniformed Services University

Career Interests: Academic medicine and research

Real Interests: Traveling, brunch, binge watching an unhealthy amount of Hulu and Netflix, imaginary house hunting on Zillow

Why did you choose UH?: I felt so welcomed during my interview and the watching the way the other residents got along with each other helped me see this is the community I wanted to be part of.

Hometown: Oakland, MI

Undergraduate Institution:  Michigan State University

Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine – Auburn Campus

Residency: Pediatrics – Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI

Career Interests: Pediatric Anesthesia & Pediatric Critical Care

Real Interests: Trying new restaurants, breweries, animals, travelling, hiking, dancing, game nights, spending time with friends and family

Why did you choose UH?: I came from the world of pediatrics and pediatric critical care. Once I found out I was interested in anesthesia, I met with the program leadership who were so incredibly supportive of my non-conventional career path and were willing to do anything/everything to get my integrated combined program together. I also spent two weeks in the OR prior to my acceptance and I could see that the residents were truly friends and I loved their comradery with the faculty!

Hometown: Dearborn, Michigan

Undergraduate Institution: Wayne State University

Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine

Career Interests: Medical education, curriculum development, mentorship. Cardiothoracic and Regional pain anesthesiology.

Real Interests: Tabletop/Board games, video games, cooking, longboarding. Beatboxing and learning music composition. Love watching football and soccer!

Why did you choose UH?: UH is close to home while still giving me a chance to explore a new city and environment! Interview day and the resident meet and greet was very friendly and I could immediately feel the camaraderie between residents and staff.

Hometown: Greenwood, IN

Undergraduate Institution: Indiana University

Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Career Interests: Medical education, possibly Regional Anesthesia, POCUS

Real Interests: Traveling, music (guitar), table tennis, national parks, hiking

Why did you choose UH?: The camaraderie between residents across all years was very evident during interview season! The faculty and leadership are also incredibly supportive of resident education. I think UH provides residents with a great environment to learn from complex cases.

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA

Undergraduate Institution: University of Miami (FL)

Medical School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Career Interests: I love general anesthesia at its core, but I’m keeping an open mind for fellowships as I go into residency! I could see myself falling in love with peds or regional.

Real Interests: scouring the planet to find the best dog park for Jackie, exploring new coffee shops or making pour over coffee at home, trying new restaurants, the New York Times daily crossword, and spending time with my fiance, friends, and family.

Why did you choose UH?: I felt so energized after my interview at UH - everyone I spoke to was very warm and welcoming. I could tell the residents were happy, the faculty were enthusiastic and engaged, and I had the overwhelming feeling that I would thrive in this environment! I knew I would get a well-rounded education and leave residency feeling confident and prepared. Bonus points for being close to my family in Pittsburgh!

Hometown: Columbus, OH

Undergraduate Institution: Fordham University

Medical School: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine

Career Interests: General anesthesia, but exploring all fellowship possibilities

Real Interests: Board games, re-watching The Office, running with my dog, and getting my daughter to laugh

Why did you choose UH?: For its strong sense of community, kind and supportive leadership, and excellent training opportunities

Hometown: Findlay, OH

Undergraduate Institution: Miami University

Medical School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine

Career Interests: Education

Real Interests: Hiking, Skiing, Board Games and Making Cocktails

Why did you choose UH?:  During my interview, the residents that I spoke with gave off really good vibes that they were chill but professional people that would be easy to get along with, and the faculty seemed to have true interest in the well-being of the residents.

Hometown: Kuwait

Undergraduate Institution: NA

Medical School: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar

Career Interests: Cardiac anesthesiology, critical care

Real Interests: Music, travel, reading, pottery, food

Why did you choose UH?: The enthusiasm and warmth from everybody I met during my interview day was incredibly welcoming. It was the overwhelming support from the program’s leadership and the camaraderie between the residents that made me realize how committed everyone is to fostering a spirit of excellence and collaboration.

Hometown: Toronto, Canada

Undergraduate Institution: University of Western Ontario 

Medical School: St. George’s University

Career Interests: Critical Care, Obstetric, Cardiothoracic anesthesia

Real Interests: Long distance running, indoor cycling, yoga, restaurants, coffee shops, mentorship

Why did you choose UH?: Community, belonging, and investment in my personal and professional growth. I chose UH because at the center of the program are genuinely great people. Great people, make great doctors. I want to be a great doctor.

Hometown: Lorain, OH

Undergraduate Institution: University of Toledo

Medical School: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine

Career Interests: To be determined. Potentially Regional Anesthesia.

Real Interests: Fitness, Basketball, Spending time with my family

Why did you choose UH?: Supportive faculty and a great sense of camaraderie among the residents. It felt like the perfect environment to grow as a physician alongside my colleagues all while being close to my hometown family and friends.

Hometown: Hanover Park, IL. 

Undergraduate Institution: Iowa State University 

Medical School: University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine 

Career Interests: General anesthesia, OB, transplant, regional, POCUS, military medicine 

Real Interests: Working out, hiking/backpacking national parks, watching college football, microbreweries 

Why did you choose UH?: I first learned of our program at MARC 2023 where the residents touted the excellent training, supportive leadership, and a collegial atmosphere between residents and staff. I chose to do an away rotation here and loved every minute of it. The residents were super chill, the staff enjoyed teaching, and there is so much to do in The Land. I chose UHCMC because I knew I’d be well prepared for any situation I would encounter in independent practice and not compromise my personal life in residency to get there.

Hometown: Mintonville, KY

Undergraduate Institution: University of Kentucky

Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Career Interests: Very open-minded currently, but maybe cardiac or critical care. Real Interests: Birdwatching, hiking, trying new recipes, reading about history

Why did you choose UH?: I couples matched (my partner is doing pediatrics), so UH provided excellent training opportunities for both of us. I had a wonderful interview day experience and really felt like there was a sense of community and supportive program leadership. I was also very impressed with previous graduate job and fellowship placements, so I knew I would be set up for success no matter which career path I chose. My partner and I visited Cleveland while working on our rank lists and loved all of the nearby parks, local restaurants, and the Cleveland Museum of Art!

Hometown: Cleveland and Northern California

Undergraduate Institution: UC Berkeley

Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Career Interests: Potentially cardiac

Real Interests: Being outside, yoga, reading, podcasts, sustainability, quality time with loved ones!

Why did you choose UH? I loved the vibe of my interview which was fully confirmed during my away rotation. The complexity of cases and patients UH receives is impressive. Bonus to being close to my extended family (including >90-year-old grandparents!) these next 4 years!

Hometown: Columbus, OH

Undergraduate Institution: Otterbein University

Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Career Interests: Global health and research

Real Interests: House plants, board games, rollerblading, traveling and finding new food places with my significant other!

Why did you choose UH?: Good clinical training and the comradery between residents.

Hometown: Cleveland Heights, OH

Undergraduate Institution: University of Notre Dame

Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine – Cleveland Campus

Career Interests: General Anesthesiology, Regional Anesthesiology

Real Interests: sailing, playing and listening to music, inventing new soup recipes, mountain biking, amateur karaoke

Why did you choose UH?: All of my experiences with UH have been positive and encouraging.  I know that training at UH will challenge me to reach my full potential as an anesthesiologist while genuinely enjoying my work environment and colleagues.  Working at UH also allows me to serve my own community right in the backyard of where I grew up!

Hometown: Solon, Ohio

Undergraduate Institution: The Ohio State University

Medical School: OUHCOM

Career Interests: Cardiac Anesthesia

Real Interests: Skydiving, Skiing, Bourbon

Why did you choose UH?: During my audition rotation here everyone was so incredibly nice and supportive and made me feel right at home. I knew it was the perfect program for me!

Hometown: Tiraspol, Moldova

Undergraduate Institution: Kent State University

Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University

Career Interests: learning more about Anesthesiology subspecialties, simulation in medical education

Real Interests: Spending time with my loved ones, rediscovering the world with my daughter, going on adventures, reading, painting, cooking, baking.

Why did you choose UH?: Amazing people, great education in a supportive environment, and being close to family.

Hometown: New York, NY

Undergraduate Institution: Bard College (Philosophy and History BA) and Columbia University (Premedical Sciences)

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School

Career Interests: Critical care medicine, cardiothoracic and obstetric anesthesiology, ethics, health services research, refugee health and global service work

Real Interests: Spending time with my husband and children, hiking and camping at national state parks, yoga, running, chess, current events and human-interest podcasts, and cooking/baking when I can (though my husband is the head chef!).

Why did you choose UH?: The physicians and leadership I met in the interview process were kind and down-to-earth. It was clear to me that UH is focused on excellent patient care, resident education, and creating a diverse and ethical culture. And, importantly for me, the program supports residents who are parents. Special bonus: Cleveland is a fantastic place to live and raise kids! We are thrilled to join communities here and learn more about this great city.

Hometown: Stevens Point, WI

Undergraduate Institution: University of Wisconsin – Madison

Medical School: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences

Career Interests: US Army Anesthesia service and potentially critical care or cardiac anesthesia fellowships

Real Interests: Exercising, Hiking, Skiing, spending time with my family and dogs

Why did you choose UH?: UH has a great reputation for everything from training quality to resident support. Everyone was excited and passionate during my interview day and I could tell it would be a great fit!

Hometown: Houma, Louisiana

Undergraduate Institution: Louisiana State University

Medical School: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center- New Orleans

Career Interests: anesthesiology, cardiac anesthesiology, critical care; professional development and mentorship; addressing barriers to healthcare (cost, accessibility, efficiency) through health systems research

Real Interests: horseback riding, powerlifting, mixed martial arts, painting, fishing, hunting, hiking, live music and a good nap

Why did you choose UH?: After experiencing how mentorship, innovative thinking, and meaningful relationships impacted my life, I sought an institution that incorporated similar values into its medical training. During my away rotation, I saw how UH demonstrates these shared beliefs by challenging its residents to seek their highest potential in an atmosphere centered around professionalism and comradery. I also appreciated how those in leadership roles make sincere efforts to support learners’ personal and professional interests. I saw a real opportunity to grow into the best physician and individual I can possibly become, which is why I chose UH.