Birthplace: Monterey Park, CA
Medical school: PRIME-LA, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, Los Angeles, CA.
Education: Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, BS Biology & Spanish.
Hobbies: Spending time with my loved ones, enjoying good food, biking, mentorship,
community outreach, getting to meet new people, finding great new music.
Language(s) spoken: English and Spanish.
Personal accomplishments: Having the privilege of providing care for my patients as a Resident Physician
in the city that I love. Ran three marathons, two of them in Los Angeles.
Recipient of the Social Justice Entrepreneurship Award at UCLA Luskin
School of Public Affairs.
Birthplace: Riverside, CA
Medical school: University of California, Riverside School of Medicine in Riverside, CA.
Education: University of California, Riverside, BS Biochemistry.
Hobbies: Spending time with family, friends, and my miniature schnauzer, Sully.
Cooking, baking, and watching NBA basketball.
Language(s) spoken: English and basic Spanish.
Personal accomplishments: Played softball for 10 years. I’m the first in my family to become
a physician. Had the privilege of serving underserved communities, throughout
undergrad and medical school.
Birthplace: Nairobi, Kenya
Medical school: University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA.
Education: University of California, Berkeley, BA Economics.
Hobbies: Taking walks, short hikes, biking, going to Home Depot’s outdoor
section, babysitting my friends’ kids.
Language(s) spoken: English and Swahili.
Personal accomplishments: I traveled to Uganda alone on an impromptu trip, I felt very adventurous.
In high school, I ran track and field and was proud to represent my school.
I enjoy finding curators, museums, historical sites and monuments.
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Medical school: Midwestern University, Glendale, AZ..
Education: University of California, Irvine, BS, University of California, Los Angeles, MPH.
Hobbies: Anything outdoors (jogging, hiking, kayaking, skiing), photography, playing
with my daughter, and playing the ukulele.
Language(s) spoken: English and Korean.
Personal accomplishments: I’ve known my wife for 18 years, dated for 9, and married for 4
years; and going strong. I can still make her laugh. Became a father,
as a 2nd year medical student and somehow passed all my classes, the board
and matched into my first choice residency. My daughter’s first
word was “dada”.
Birthplace: Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Medical school: Midwestern University, Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine, Glendale, AZ.
Education: University of California, Irvine, BS Public Health and New York University, MPH.
Hobbies: Lakers Basketball, baking, skiing, concerts and sporting events, traveling and yoga.
Language(s) spoken: English, Urdu, Medical and conversational Spanish.
Personal accomplishments: Ran three 10k races, in the Hollywood Hills, Huntington Beach Pier and
Disneyland. Learned to finally ski at the age of 28. Survived living in
downtown Manhattan for 2 years where I received my MPH from NYU and worked
on implementing a diabetes education program in the South Bronx.
Birthplace: Portland, Oregon
Medical school: Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR.
Education: Oregon State University, BA Spanish.
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, drinking coffee in coffee shops,
cooking with my husband, traveling internationally, gardening, knitting,
baking, running, and experiencing Latin American cultures.
Language(s) spoken: English, Spanish and some Russian.
Personal accomplishments: Being the first person in my family to become a physician. Volunteering
as a Young Life leader during the time I took off between college and
medical school; an experience that allowed me to mentor a group of young
women during their 7th to 11th grade years in school. Getting into running
as a young adult and then completing multiple half-marathons and one full marathon.
Birthplace: Pasadena, CA
Medical school: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of
the Pacific, Pomona, CA.
Education: University of California, San Diego, BS Biochemistry and Cell Biology.
Hobbies: Playing with my dog, cooking, baking, sewing, running, and drawing.
Language(s) spoken: English, Indonesian, and basic Spanish.
Personal accomplishments: Won first place and Best in Show at the LA County Fair for graphic design
in my division and age group in 2008. Helped bring to attention the need
for and helped develop curriculum regarding caring for patients who have
experienced sexual violence and assault. I can fold a fitted sheet!
Birthplace: Mexico City
Medical school: Autonomous University of Guadalajara Faculty of Medicine, Guadalajara
Jalisco, Mexico.
Education: University of California, Los Angeles, BS Neuroscience. Harvard University
Extension School, ALM Biology.
Hobbies: Krav Maga self-defense training, collecting gemstones, making jewelry
for friends and family, cooking, spending time with friends, family and
my beagle.
Language(s) spoken: English and Spanish.
Personal accomplishments: Being the first-generation immigrant and the first in my family to become
a physician. Also encouraging my youngest sister to pursue medicine as
a career. I was mentioned in The New York Times Magazine articled called
“Darwin’s Junk Yard” and contributed to scientific publications
while working as a research associate at Harvard University. Provided
medical care in rural and remote indigenous areas in Mexico as well as
to immigrant families seeking asylum in the U.S.
Birthplace: Sun Valley, CA
Medical school: David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California, Los Angeles,
Los Angeles, CA.
Education: University of California, Los Angeles, BS Psychobiology
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends. Working out at the gym and cross
fit classes, hiking new trails, binge watching shows/movies and going
to the beach.
Language(s) spoken: English and Spanish.
Personal Accomplishments: I made the hall of fame in high school for being a CIF Water polo champ.
I ran 3 marathons in my life all of which have been the Los Angeles Marathon
and I hope to qualify for the Boston Marathon one day. I have gone skydiving
in Lompoc, CA jumping from 15,000 ft above and the view was breathtaking!
Birthplace: Miami, FL
Medical school: Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA
Education: Emory University, BS Biology. Georgetown University, MS Biochemistry &
Molecular Biology.
Hobbies: Reformer Pilates, cooking, traveling, hiking, kayaking, watching TV shows,
and exploring new restaurants.
Language(s) spoken: English and basic Spanish.
Personal Accomplishments: Received the President’s Volunteer Service Award from President
Barack Obama. Visited more than 30 international cities in 4 years. Received
the excellence in Biochemistry Internship Award from Georgetown University.
Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA
Medical school: Western University of Health Science College of Osteopathic Medicine of
the Pacific, Pomona, CA.
Education: California State University, Northridge, BA Biology and Chemistry Minor.
Hobbies: Enjoy playing jigsaw puzzles, hiking, and baking.
Language(s) spoken: English and conversational Spanish.
Personal Accomplishments: First generation college graduate and first in my family to graduate medical
school. I have lived in Los Angeles my entire life and I am honored to
serve my community.
Birthplace: Redlands, CA
Medical school: Western University of Health Science College of Osteopathic Medicine of
the Pacific, Pomona, CA.
Education: California Baptist University BS in Biology. Western University of Health
Science College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, MS in Medical Sciences.
Hobbies: Weightlifting, basketball, hiking, running, movies, and reading.
Language(s) spoken: English
Personal Accomplishments: First generation college graduate and medical school graduate. Lived in
Southern California my whole life and am honored to serve its communities.
Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA
Medical school: University of Illinois at Chicago
Education: Cleveland Chiropractic College, BS in Human Biology.
Hobbies: Yoga, Zumba, running, peloton bike rides and weightlifting. In my free
time, I enjoy hiking, beach days, live music, comedy shows, trying out
new restaurants with friends, group cooking and looking for new healthy
dinner recipes. During my off time, I like to read about interesting topics
in history, astrophysics, and anthropology. Last but not least, I love
playing toddler games with my son and spending time with my husband.
Language(s) spoken: English and Spanish.
Personal Accomplishments: First member of my family to attend college and become a physician. Thrilled
to be training in Los Angeles (hometown) where most of my family lives.
Mentoring and advocating for physicians with ADHD. Recently featured on
Tracy Otsuka’s podcast, “ADHD for Smart Ass Women.”
Birthplace: Cerritos, CA
Medical school: University of Mississippi Medical Center
Education: University of California of San Diego, BA Mississippi College MS
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends. Playing with my dog Junior, cooking,
playing guitar and watching moves. New hobby of sewing thanks to the COVID pandemic.
Language(s) spoken: English and Korean.
Personal Accomplishments: First in my family to become a medical doctor. I had the privilege of
spending my college years traveling to Tijuana, Mexico, most Saturdays
where I taught kids to speak, read, and write English. Self-taught sewing
to make masks and surgical masks for friends and family during COVID.
Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA
Medical school: University of California of San Francisco (UCSF – UC Berkeley Joint
Medical Program)
Education: Brown University, BA in Anthropology and Community Health. Bryn Mawr College,
Bryn Mawr, PA, Post-Bac Premedical Program. UC Berkeley School of Public
Health, Berkeley, CA MS in Health & Medical Sciences
Hobbies: Dancing, watching and playing soccer, gardening, hiking, spending time
in nature and at the beach, traveling and exploring other cultures, cuisines,
and customs. Listening to podcasts while sitting in LA’s endless traffic.
Language(s) spoken: English and Spanish.
Personal Accomplishments: First physician in my family. Conducted research and advocacy around DACA
as part of my master’s degree thesis project. Being a family caregiver.
Birthplace: Monterey Park, CA
Medical school: A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine, Mesa, AZ
Education: University of California, Los Angeles, BS in Biological Sciences
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, running, spin classes, listening
to podcasts, following and watching sports.
Language(s) spoken: English and Mandarin.
Personal Accomplishments: First physician in my family and being able to return to Los Angeles to
serve my hometown/community. Coached Girls on the Run throughout undergrad
and medical school. I lived in Portland, OR for 3 years for medical school
and I am proud that as a LA native, I survived and enjoyed the rain/gloom.
Birthplace: San Bernardino, California
Osteopathic medical School: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Education: University of California Irvine Bachelor of Science in Public Health Science
Hobbies: Spending time with my family, gardening, baking, home design, taking care
of my dog, traveling
Language(s) spoken: English, Basic Spanish, Basic French
Personal Accomplishments: First person in my family to become an osteopathic physician. At UC Irvine,
I was a California Alliance of Minority Participation in Science Summer
Scholar. In medical school, I was a Southwest Association of Nigerian
Physicians Scholarship recipient.
Birthplace: Santa Monica, California
Osteopathic medical school: A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, Mesa, AZ
Education: University of California, Santa Cruz, B.S. Molecular, Cell, and Developmental Biology
Hobbies: Trip planning and traveling, spending time with family and loved ones,
retail therapy, hot yoga, eating all the food my partner cooks, exploring
new neighborhoods/restaurants and movie nights.
Language(s) spoken: English, Intermediate Spanish
Personal Accomplishments: Getting into medical school and becoming a physician, making it back to
Los Angeles after 11 years to work in my community and reunite with family,
swimming in the Amazon with caimans and piranhas.
Birthplace: Montebello, California
Osteopathic medical school: Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine
Education: B.A. Biological Sciences - USC
Hobbies: Music, acting, storytelling, public health, sociology, politics, psychology,
history, gardening, religions, classic science fiction, and spending time
with my family
Language(s) spoken: English, Spanish
Personal Accomplishments: Starred in a feature length movie, played a live show at a dive bar in
Queens, and I found and married my incredible wife
Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA
Osteopathic medical school: A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, Mesa, AZ
Education: University of Nevada, Las Vegas, BS in Biological Sciences
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, playing and watching basketball,
videogames, going to the gym, traveling, and trying new foods.
Language(s) spoken: English, Chinese, basic Spanish
Personal Accomplishments: First generation college graduate and first physician in the family. Tutored
and provided mentorship to elementary and college students for many years.
I am proud to continue my passion in helping the underserved in my hometown
of Los Angeles.
Birthplace: Quezon City, Philippines
Osteopathic medical school: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Education: Mount St. Mary's University, Los Angeles, BS Biology
Hobbies: hiking, yoga, traveling, trying new restaurants, escape rooms
Language(s) spoken: English, Tagalog, Kapampangan (a Filipino dialect)
Personal Accomplishments: First in my family to graduate with a degree and become a physician in
the United States, survived Michigan winters (read: weeks without sunlight)
throughout medical school, and put my Japanese conversational skills to
the test and survived/traveled to Japan-twice!
Birthplace: San Diego, California
Osteopathic medical school: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Education: University of California, Irvine: B.S. Biological Sciences, Minor in Philosophy
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine: Master of Public Health
Hobbies: I enjoy long-distance running, going to the gym, hiking, going to the
beach, reading, listening to new artists, and spending time with family
and friends
Language(s) spoken: English, Spanish
Personal Accomplishments: I’ve completed a half-marathon. I’m the first in my family
to attend college and pursue higher education. I was on "Let’s
Make a Deal" with Wayne Brady and won the grand prize of the show.
Birthplace: Garden Grove, CA.
Osteopathic medical school: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Auburn, AL
Education: University of California, Irvine, BS Public Health Sciences
Hobbies: Hiking, trying new foods, powerlifting, and traveling.
Language(s) spoken: English, Spanish
Personal Accomplishments: First in family to graduate from a 4-year university and become a physician.
Birthplace: Los Angeles, CA
Osteopathic medical school: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
of the Pacific, Pomona, CA
Education: University of California, Los Angeles, BA Psychology
Hobbies: Spending time with loved ones. Basketball, swimming, hiking and traveling.
Language(s) spoken: English, Farsi, Hebrew
Personal Accomplishments: First generational physician in my family and grateful to be able to practice
medicine in Los Angeles, my beloved hometown. Got married during my first
month of medical school and we were recently blessed with a beautiful
baby boy. Spent 4 years working as a high school teacher and school counselor
and have since founded several non-profit organizations to help teens
and adolescence in nearby communities.