Melanie Baskind MD, PGY 3

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Pathway/track: Categorical

Hometown: Framingham, MA

Undergrad: Harvard University

Medical School: Harvard Medical School

I currently live in: Pacific Heights

Interests: Soccer, trail running, co-resident fantasy football, Tom Brady. Academic interests include disparities, stress, nutrition & obesity, gut-brain axis.

My favorite activity outside of work is: Pickup and organized soccer (go SF Lady Hibs!)

I chose UCSF for residency because: Not too small, not too big. Really strong support and research opportunities in both primary care and subspecialty fields. An exciting departure from East Coast life, but not too daunting of a change. Great career opportunities for my significant other. On interview day, I felt there was a genuine, strong emphasis on diversity and inclusion, which was important to me in choosing a program.

Ask me about: Moving cross country piecemeal on a budget, soccer, apartment hunting, commuting options from various spots around the city.

Doantrang Dinh MD, PGY 3

Pronouns:

Pathway/track: Categorical

Hometown: San Diego

Undergrad: UC Berkeley

Medical School: UCLA

I currently live in: Mission Bay

My favorite neighborhood spot is:

Interests: Backpacking the great outdoors, cooking with my airfryer, painting a la Bob Ross, podcasts about history (especially Ghenghis Khan)

My favorite activity outside of work is: getting food from Bi-Rite / Tartine and bringing to Dolores Park for a picnic with good people-watching

I chose UCSF for residency because: The incredibly dedicated providers. The down-to-earth community. The co-residents, there's always someone up for happy hour or a bike ride around the city.

Plans after residency: Pediatric pulmonology fellowship

Ask me about: couples matching, work-life-balance, subspecializing in pediatrics, my obsession with Ghenghis Khan, my Netflix watch list, and my "day itineraries" in SF

Lauren Grant MD, PGY 3

Pronouns: she, her

Pathway/track: Categorical

Hometown: Seattle

Undergrad: University of Washington

Medical School: University of Washington

I currently live in: SoMa

My favorite neighborhood spot is:

Interests: Spending time with my husband, friends and family. Being outdoors, so many great outdoor areas in the bay. Skiing at Tahoe, hiking, running in Golden Gate park.

My favorite activity outside of work is: Spending time with my husband, family and friends!

I chose UCSF for residency because: Diversity in training sites. Felt a strong sense of community on my interview day (now couldn’t imagine residency without my co-residents). Opportunities for research and advocacy with thoughtful mentors. Program emphasis on inclusion, diversity and social justice. Also close to family and job opportunities for my partner.

Plans after residency: Chief Residency!

Ask me about: Moving for residency. Having a partner not in medicine. Living in San Francisco without a car.

Cassidy Mellin MD, PGY 3

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Pathway/track: Categorical

Hometown: Somerville, MA

Undergrad: Wesleyan

Medical School: UMass Medical School

I currently live in: The Mission

My favorite neighborhood spot is: Duboce park

Interests: Endocrinology, adolescent medicine, gender medicine

My favorite activity outside of work is: hiking, cooking, pottery

I chose UCSF for residency because: The amazing co-residents and camaraderie. UCSF really feels like a big family. I also love living in SF where it is so easy to have fun whenever you have time off. Not to mention we get to take care of an incredible and diverse patient population and learn from a whole collection of incredible other physicians.

Plans after residency:

Ask me about: anything!

Angel Nip MD, PGY 3

Pronouns: She

Pathway/track: Categorical

Hometown: Hong Kong

Undergrad: Chinese University of Hong Kong

Medical School: Chinese University of Hong Kong

I currently live in: Mission Bay

My favorite neighborhood spot is:

Interests: Yoga, painting, piano, travel

My favorite activity outside of work is: Museums

I chose UCSF for residency because: Great and supportive co-residents and faculty. Excellent learning and working environment.

Plans after residency: Pediatric endocrinology

Ask me about: Having a child during residency, fellowship experience, international graduate

Yongtian Tan MD, PGY 3

Pronouns:

Pathway/track: Categorical

Hometown: Seattle, WA

Undergrad: Harvard

Medical School: Harvard

I currently live in: Other (Please specify)

My favorite neighborhood spot is:

Interests: Healthcare entrepreneurship, management, quality improvement and leadership

My favorite activity outside of work is: Sleeping!!!

I chose UCSF for residency because: Always wanted to come back to the West Coast Best Coast! Love the combination of strong medical training and access to innovation within SF and the Bay

Plans after residency:

Ask me about: Living outside the city, having a unique interest (such as business) outside medicine, finding free parking

Jessica Williams MD, PGY 3

Pronouns: She/her/hers

Pathway/track: Categorical

Hometown: Chattanooga, TN

Undergrad: Colby College

Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine Greenville

I currently live in: San Mateo

My favorite neighborhood spot is:

Interests: Contra dancing, fashion, exploring thrift stores, hiking, Netflix, and reading books about the African diaspora

My favorite activity outside of work is: hiking, roadtrips, planning picnics

I chose UCSF for residency because: I chose UC for its commitment to improving healthcare disparities and the opportunity to work with underserved populations. When I interviewed at UC, I immediately felt like I finally fit in somewhere. The faculty and residents are not only intelligent but extremely down to earth and fun!

Plans after residency: Will be a pediatric nephrology fellow :)

Ask me about: Moving to the West coast from the south, working with underserved populations, living outside of SF

Daniela Brissett MD, PGY 3

Pronouns:

Pathway/track: PLUS

Hometown: East Palo Alto/Redwood City

Undergrad: University of California, Berkeley

Medical School: University of California, San Francisco

I currently live in: Mission Bay

My favorite neighborhood spot is:

Interests: Racial inequality, Adolescent Health, Reproductive Health Justice, Peer Health Education, Global Health Research, High School Outreach (Pipeline Programs)

My favorite activity outside of work is: Reading in parks and dancing at local dance studios

I chose UCSF for residency because: There's a beautiful sense of community here at UCSF. You can feel it when speaking to faculty, trainees, and the staff at large that everyone is committed to providing thoughtful care that extends both in and outside the clinic and hospital. The health care that is provided is not perfect but many are committed here, alongside with the people that we serve, to consistently questioning and trying to improve all facets of health care - from how it is taught to how it is delivered.

Plans after residency:

Ask me about: Any of my interests above, information about non-profits, having grown up in the Bay Area the culture here

Mackenzie Dupont MD, PGY 3

Pronouns:

Pathway/track: Categorical

Hometown: Houston, TX

Undergrad: Davidson

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine

I currently live in: Dogpatch

My favorite neighborhood spot is:

Interests:

My favorite activity outside of work is: Hiking

I chose UCSF for residency because: For their commitment to global health at the institutional level, diverse patient population, and ability to Flex

Plans after residency:

Ask me about: Having dogs in the city, moving from another state, or whatever you want!

Dana Greenfield MD, PGY 3

Pronouns: She, her

Pathway/track: Physician Scientist

Hometown: Buffalo, NY

Undergrad: Barnard College

Medical School: UCSF

I currently live in: Oakland

My favorite neighborhood spot is: Redwood Regional Park

Interests: Music, hiking, singing, fermenting, nesting

My favorite activity outside of work is:

I chose UCSF for residency because: The people, the variety of learning environments.

Plans after residency: TBD

Ask me about: living in the east bay, being a parent, alternative pathways (MD/PhD), being 'older' in training,

Magdeline Montoya MD, PGY 3

Pronouns: She hers her

Pathway/track: Categorical

Hometown: Chicago

Undergrad: UChicago

Medical School: UChicago

I currently live in: The Mission

My favorite neighborhood spot is: 24th Street

Interests: Hiking, gardening, macrame, climbing, sitting on the couch

My favorite activity outside of work is: Hiking

I chose UCSF for residency because: The opportunity to work at SFGH and the dedication to advocacy

Plans after residency: PEM fellowship

Ask me about: PEM, partner not in medical field, moving across the country, experience as a minority physician

Molly Rabinowitz MD, PGY 3

Pronouns: She/her

Pathway/track: Categorical

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

Undergrad: Columbia

Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University

I currently live in: The Haight

My favorite neighborhood spot is:

Interests: Social justice, systems-based improvement, public health research, integrative medicine, community empowerment

My favorite activity outside of work is: BBQs, bicycling, backpacking, breweries

I chose UCSF for residency because: Passionate, brilliant and inspirational co-residents and faculty; diverse patient population

Plans after residency:

Ask me about: Couples match

Martin Thelin MD MPH, PGY 3

Starting fellowship 12/2020

Daniel Woolridge MD, PGY 3

Pronouns:

Pathway/track: PLUS

Hometown: Washington, DC

Undergrad: Brown University

Medical School: UC San Diego

I currently live in: Dogpatch

My favorite neighborhood spot is:

Interests: Hiking, Lifting Weights, Running, Video Games, Comic Books

My favorite activity outside of work is: I am a serial movie goer

I chose UCSF for residency because: PLUS Program, Love the Bay Area!!

Plans after residency:

Ask me about: PLUS, Advocacy, Being and East Coaster on the West Coast, URiM experience in residency, Interest in working with teens

Ayca Erkin-Cakmak MD, PGY 3

Pronouns: She/her/hers

Pathway/track: Categorical

Hometown: Istanbul

Undergrad: N/A

Medical School: Istanbul University Cerrahpasa

I currently live in: Burlingame

Interests: Endocrinology, Endocrine distruptors, obesity, flame retardants, clinical research

My favorite activity outside of work is: Hiking, biking

I chose UCSF for residency because: Research, excellent training, resources available to trainees

Ask me about: Having two young kids on your plate along with residency, training in clinical research, fellowship

Erica Evans MD, PGY 3

Pronouns: she/her

Pathway/track: Categorical

Hometown: Moraga, CA

Undergrad: Stanford University

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School

I currently live in: Potrero Hill

My favorite neighborhood spot is: Jackson Playground, and so many good restaurants within walking distance

Interests: Hiking, camping, brunch, wine tasting, grilling, sitting in the sun in the park with friends and snacks, game nights, comedy shows, having fun with my dog and my husband, movies, playing the piano, reading, trying to keep my plants alive

My favorite activity outside of work is: all things Tahoe, summer or winter

I chose UCSF for residency because: Because ITS AMAZING! The people are exactly what I was hoping for - fun, friendly, kind, loving, compassionate people who are also super smart and challenge each other to provide the most up to date, evidence based care. I love my class and feel so lucky to work with such incredible people. From the nurses to the attendings to the child life specialists, people at UCSF care about their patients. The structure of the residency program, the scheduling, the chiefs, and the teaching are also fantastic. I have learned so much and grown so much as a physician alongside great colleagues. You'll receive a lecture at noon conference one day and two days later you will see that problem in the hospital or clinic. I also liked that UCSF encouraged all residents to choose their own passions and follow their own paths and you can get involved in whatever you are interested in.

Plans after residency: Chief Resident at Mission Bay!

Ask me about: Moving from the midwest to SF, being married to a non-medical spouse, where to live in SF, owning a dog in SF, how awesome my co-residents are :)

Lyndsey Hunter-Adamson MD, PGY 3

Pronouns: She/ Her

Pathway/track: Categorical

Hometown: Salem, VA

Undergrad: University of Virginia

Medical School: Saint Louis University

I currently live in: The Mission

My favorite neighborhood spot is: Taqueria El Farolito

Interests: Hiking, camping, being outside

My favorite activity outside of work is: Hiking

I chose UCSF for residency because: I had a great experience on my interview day. I was impressed by the opportunity to train at diverse sites. Everyone I met on my interview day was warm, welcoming, and down to earth. It didn't hurt to be in a great city!

Plans after residency: Applying to cardiology fellowship

Ask me about: Couples matching, moving to the west coast, having a dog in the city/ in residency, bike commuting.

Martha Muna MD, PGY 3

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Pathway/track: Categorical

Hometown: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Undergrad: Stanford University

Medical School: Columbia Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

I currently live in: Potrero Hill

My favorite neighborhood spot is: Potrero Hill, Christophers Bookstore

Interests:

My favorite activity outside of work is: Going to the beach

I chose UCSF for residency because: The ability to rotate at various hospitals, programs commitment to social justice, wonderful co-residents

Plans after residency: Chief year and then primary care or hospital medicine

Ask me about: Navigating parenting and childcare in residency, moving across the country to start residency, primary care at UCSF

Caitlyn Royse MD, PGY 3

Pronouns:

Pathway/track: Categorical

Hometown: Fall River Mills, CA

Undergrad: UC San Diego

Medical School: University of Arizona COM- Phoenix

I currently live in: Mission Bay

My favorite neighborhood spot is:

Interests: Spending time with my fiance and our dog, Jax. Hiking, yoga, running, biking, exploring SF and eating ALL the food.

My favorite activity outside of work is: Hiking

I chose UCSF for residency because: The people! Aside from wanting excellent clinical training, I knew it was important to me to be surrounded by supportive and encouraging people because residency is challenging, no matter where you go. I sensed that kind of community here as an applicant and I wasn't wrong! I truly can't overstate how amazing my co-residents are. Additional reasons: excellent clinical training, diverse training sites, diverse patient population, work/life balance, and an incredible city!

Plans after residency:

Ask me about: Living in SF for the first time, having a dog, having a partner not in medicine and anything else!

Stephanie Tsoi MD, PGY 3

Pronouns: she/her

Pathway/track: Categorical

Hometown: Fremont, CA

Undergrad: UCSD

Medical School: UCLA

I currently live in: Potrero Hill

My favorite neighborhood spot is: Mariposa Park

Interests:

My favorite activity outside of work is: Hiking in Marin, Pacifica, and East Bay

I chose UCSF for residency because: patient population, faculty and residents, multiple hospital systems, opportunity for research, location

Plans after residency: Critical Care Fellowship

Ask me about: pediatric critical care

Morgan Cronin MD, PGY 3

Pronouns:

Pathway/track:

Hometown: San Anselmo, CA

Undergrad: Williams College + Bryn Mawr Postbac

Medical School: UCSF

I currently live in: Nob Hill

My favorite neighborhood spot is: Where I live

Interests: Travel, eating, health equity and social justice, flowers

My favorite activity outside of work is: Catching up with friends over dinner/drinks or while on a day hike

I chose UCSF for residency because: Variety of clinical and hospital experiences, diversity of patient populations, being near family; institutional commitment to diversity, inclusivity, primary care and research.

Plans after residency:

Ask me about: Being an older resident and/or having a partner who's not in medicine

Jeffrey Ferrell MD, PGY 3

Pronouns: He/Him/His

Pathway/track: Categorical

Hometown: Jacksonville, FL

Undergrad: Samford University

Medical School: University of Florida

I currently live in: The Castro

My favorite neighborhood spot is: Cliff’s Variety Store!

Interests: Pottery, dogs, The Great British Baking Show, dancing, brewing beer, tennis, fitness, guitar

My favorite activity outside of work is: Picnic in Dolores Park

I chose UCSF for residency because: I was struck by the inclusion, diversity and love this place exudes right off the bat. I came here for research the first summer of medical school and knew without a doubt this is where I wanted to train.

Plans after residency: 5 year plan Endocrinology Fellowship, next year work

Ask me about: Moving from the south and joining a choir during residency

Olivia Low MD, PGY 3

Pronouns: she/her

Pathway/track: PLUS

Hometown: Oakland, CA

Undergrad: Barnard College

Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine

I currently live in: Potrero Hill

My favorite neighborhood spot is: Ruby Wine

Interests: the arts, reading, writing, poetry, exploring the city on foot, LGBTQIA health, structural racism, intersectional feminism, family-centered care, social justice in medical education, global health, radical healing and resilience

My favorite activity outside of work is: Swimming in the ocean.

I chose UCSF for residency because: PLUS offered me an opportunity to make social justice an integral part of my residency training in a way that was unlike any other program; the ability to be surrounded by like-minded co-residents and faculty

Plans after residency:

Ask me about: PLUS! West coast vs. East coast. Being queer at UCSF.

Danielle Nahal MD, PGY 3

Pronouns: she/her

Pathway/track: Categorical

Hometown: Benicia, CA

Undergrad: UC Berkeley

Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson

I currently live in: Bernal Heights

My favorite neighborhood spot is: Charlie's Cafe, or Precita Park!

Interests: Within medicine - infectious disease/antibiotic sterwardship, primary care, reproductive healthcare and counseling, resident 'wellness' (in the broadest sense), coalition building to counter systemic racism in healthcare. Also road biking, hiking/camping, YA fiction, coffee, the Lord of the Rings, cooking!

My favorite activity outside of work is: BIKING <3

I chose UCSF for residency because: So many reasons, but at the end of the day I think the people who make up our program are kind and thoughtful individuals who bring their best selves to care for patents, and also care for and support each other. A lot has changed over these three years of residency, but that has not. It's the best part about our program.

Plans after residency: Fellowship in Peds ID!

Ask me about: Anything! But especially - biking in and around SF, long distance relationships during residency, accessing therapy, applying to fellowship, Peds ID, wellness structures in the program, efforts around anti-racism work in the hospital...

Rachel Schenker MD, PGY 3

Pronouns:

Pathway/track: Categorical

Hometown: San Francisco

Undergrad: Tufts

Medical School: UCSF

I currently live in: Inner Richmond

My favorite neighborhood spot is:

Interests: Hiking, backpacking, exploring national parks, cooking, running less than three miles, exploring SF restaurants, Moscow Mules.

My favorite activity outside of work is: Anything outside!

I chose UCSF for residency because: I wanted to train at an urban program with multiple hospitals that served a diverse population with a focus on serving the community.

Plans after residency:

Ask me about: Planning adventures/trips for your time off!

Ariel White MD, PGY 3

Pronouns: She/her/hers

Pathway/track: Categorical

Hometown: South Pasadena, CA

Undergrad: Williams College

Medical School: Tulane University SOM

I currently live in: Pacific Heights

My favorite neighborhood spot is: Alta Plaza Park

Interests:

My favorite activity outside of work is: Hiking in Marin - with a stop at the Pelican Inn for beers after

I chose UCSF for residency because: The people, the city, multiple sites with different populations & experiences

Plans after residency: Primary care

Ask me about: Living without roommates, best pizza in SF, how to get around if you hate biking :)