Residents

PGY4

Jaeger Ackerman, MD

Position title: PGY4 - Chief Resident

Medical School: Loma Linda Medical School


Jaeger joined us from Loma Linda Medical School in Loma Linda, CA where he was selected AOA.  He has also received awards such as the Mayo Clinic Psychiatry and Psychology Departmental Scholarship and authored several papers and presentations. During his senior year he worked on literature review, episode development, content creation and production of a Psychiatry podcast for mental health professionals and mental health enthusiasts. He writes of his experience choosing Psychiatry “As I found myself in the midst of each new rotation, it was these stories and connections with patients that gave me joy. Particularly in Psychiatry, I found myself amazed by the fortitude of the human spirit, mesmerized by the power of human connection, and humbled that I was privileged to share in the experience.” Jaeger is a 3rd degree Black Belt with a passion for the outdoors, board games, and pour-over coffee.

Megan Duininck, MD

Position title: PGY4 - Chief Resident

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School


Megan graduated from the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, MN with an undergraduate degree in nutrition and then went on to complete medical school there as well. An avid health and fitness enthusiast, she’s taught group fitness classes, worked as a personal trainer, and self-published a cookbook. She writes about choosing psychiatry, “Working in fitness confirmed my love for learning peoples’ stories and collaborating with them on their health. It has also strengthened my natural ability to form trusting relationships, and fed my curiosity about the ways diet and exercise interact with mental health.” In her spare time during residency, she enjoys reading, weight lifting, hiking, and camping.

Christina Friedl, MD

Position title: PGY4

Medical School: University of Wisconsin-Madison, School of Medicine and Public Health


Christina wrote in her personal statement about learning about psychiatry while playing Spades and Rummy.  As an undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin Madison, Christina spent her weekends and breaks volunteering on the inpatient psychiatry unit.  As a medical student at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Christina created a student organization that facilitated meetings for students with disabilities and chronic illnesses, worked on the Stop Heroin Now website, and participated in several volunteer experiences. She has a certificate of additional training in sports psychiatry and completed a medical Spanish elective to learn vocabulary for physical exams and clinical histories. Christina enjoys traveling in South America, backpacking in the Porcupine Mountains, reading Russian literature, and paddle boarding in the Northwoods.

Cameron Ktytor, DO

Position title: PGY4 - Clinical Educator Track

Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University


Dr. Cam Ktytor joins us from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University. During medical school, he volunteered in medical service trips to underserved villages in both Haiti and Nicaragua. He also worked as a medical student tutor for immunology and microbiology. Cam has interests in teaching, and is currently a member of our Clinical Educator Track and Educational Environment Committee. Outside of medicine, Cam enjoys the great outdoors, weightlifting, cooking, and keeping pet saltwater fish and corals.

Dolapo Oseni, MD

Position title: PGY4 - Chief Resident

Medical School: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine


Dolly was raised in Nigeria and graduated  from the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, IL. In her personal statement, she shared a story about an interaction with a patient, ending with “It is this potential for trust and openness that will get me up in the morning to practice the best psychiatry that I can.” While in medical school Dolly and a classmate planned the first Student Wellness and Meditation Room on campus, including designing and decorating the space and presenting their proposals. She has participated as a Health Education and Leadership Scholar creating resources for students and teachers and served on medical mission to Costa Rica. Dolly is also an actress! She’s been in “The Vagina Monologues” and is using improv to reintegrate marginalized populations in Springfield.

Dawn Sherman, MD

Position title: PGY4

Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health


Dawn writes, “As a psychiatrist, I hope to implement the therapeutic strategies that can help all patients live their best lives.”  While a student at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine School and Public Health, she and a classmate conducted a project in which they discussed the 1998 Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) study by Vincent Felitti and Robert Anda. She hopes to provide trauma informed care and work with people who have experienced interpersonal violence in the future.

Dawn enjoys traveling, caving, and European and African history.

Alice Zhang, MD

Position title: PGY4

Medical School: The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School


Alice graduated from The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, TX. Her interests in healthcare delivery systems and quality improvement led Alice to work for a venture-backed company that developed a digital platform to support substance use disorder treatments. She has also conducted research and published on the impact of stress and trauma on neuroendocrine mechanisms in chronic alcohol use. In her free time, Alice enjoys photography, hiking, kayaking, reading, and food gardening.

PGY3

Brittany Anderson, MD

Position title: PGY3

Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health


Brittany states that her goal is “to advance the field of psychiatry by developing better systems and treatments.” She earned her M.D. from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She also has a masters degree in neuroscience from the University of Sussex, Brighton in the United Kingdom and an bachelors degree in psychology from Brown University.  She has experience as a special education teacher working with kids with autism, a behavioral activation counselor for patients suffering from fatigue from HIV and related conditions, and a researcher. During medical school, Brittany participated in several volunteer activities including global service trips.  She enjoys gymnastics (she was a Division I gymnast at Brown), dancing, music, reading, and horror films.

Ryan Benoy, MD

Position title: PGY3

Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health


Ryan joined us from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, where as a medical student he wrote an action plan to raise awareness for the mental health of high school athletes across Wisconsin and helped created a video about the intersection of mental health and college athletes.  He also worked with Dr. Reardon to co-author textbook chapters and perform literature reviews and Dr. Herringa as part of the Shapiro Summer Research Program.  As a result he has two abstracts and two presentations. Ryan’s leadership skills were showcased as the Co-leader of the Psychiatry Student Interest Group. He also mentored as part of the Big Siblings program and coached youth basketball. His undergraduate work was in biochemistry and biotechnology at Minnesota State University Moorhead, where he played Men’s Basketball. Ryan states that he has, “a strong desire to practice humanistic care.” He enjoys playing and watching sports, reading, trail running, bird watching, and spoiling his cat.

Kristin Blake, MD

Position title: PGY3

Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health


Kristin shares that her passion for psychiatry has grown from her desire to care for others holistically. Before medical school at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health Kristin practiced acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine in a Traditional Chinese Medicine practice in Minnesota. She holds a master’s degree in Chinese Medicine from Northwestern Health Sciences University in Bloomington, Minnesota and a bachelors degree in Spanish and Ancient Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. While in medical school, she was on the Healthy Classroom Foundation’s Board and served as a TA for an undergraduate pre-health summer global study course in Shanghai. She enjoys spending time with family, cooking, reading, listening to podcasts, ballroom and Latin dancing, yoga, and Tai Chi.

Kevin Butcher, MD

Position title: PGY3

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School


Kevin, a member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society, joined us from the University of Minnesota Medical School. Prior to medical school he worked in a residential facility with individuals in psychiatric crisis. While in medical school, Kevin participated in and led organizations that promoted wellness including the Confidential Peer Assistance Program, LGBTQIA+ Symposium, and Soccer for Success. He completed his undergraduate degrees in biopsychology and clinical psychology at Augsburg University in Minneapolis, where he also played soccer. Kevin collects vinyl records and enjoys soccer, camping, hiking, games, and cultivating plants. Kevin says that his path towards psychiatry was predicted by his family ten years ago and the proof is preserved in a time capsule.

Stephen Chen, MD

Position title: PGY3

Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health


Stephen completed his undergraduate degrees in biomedical engineering and computer science at Johns Hopkins University and earned his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Stephen conducted research in the Department of Surgery and presented his work at three conferences and published a paper in the Journal of Surgical Research. He was active with the Medical Student Association as webmaster and notetaker. In addition, he served on the Resident Quality and Safety Council, participated in Wisconsin Alumni Association events, and helped encouraged voter participation.  Before medical school Stephen worked for Epic. In his personal statement Stephen wrote about his engineering background and how it inspired his path to medicine. Stephen speaks Chinese. He enjoys ultimate frisbee and even organized a summer league with his class. He plays guitar, works out, and runs.

Erin Johnson, MD

Position title: PGY3

Medical School: Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center


Erin, a  graduate of Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center, served as the delegate for Rush in the Illinois State Medical Society-Medical Student Section, participated in a group that played music in patient wards, was the Co-President of the RMC American Medical Women’s Association, and was the Class Agent for the Rush Medical College Alumni Association. She earned her undergraduate degree in molecular and cellular biology from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. A former ballerina, Erin stays active with yoga and barre. She also enjoys dog parks, hiking, canoeing, baking, and art.

Maichoua (Mya) Lor, DO

Position title: PGY3

Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine


Maichoua (Mya) wrote that her goal as a future psychiatrist is “to bridge the gap between underserved patients and their mental healthcare.” She was born and raised in rural Wisconsin and hopes to participate in our Public Health Track. Mya earned her D.O. degree from the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Carolinas Campus. She has a bachelors degree in biology and psychology with an human services emphasis and a chemistry minor from the University of Wisconsin- Stevens Point. While in medical school, she trained for one month in San Salvador, El Salvador, served as a Big Sib, and participated in several student organizations conducting community service and outreach and demonstrating her leadership skills.  She is fluent in Hmong. Mya enjoys creative planning, scrapbooking and journaling, Catan, being a dog mom, and medical mission trips.

Or Raizman Velasquez, MD

Position title: PGY3

Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health


Or studied biology at Indiana University before medical school at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. She earned her M.D. and M.P.H. degrees. While in medical school Or served as Co-president for the Latino Medical Student Association, volunteered with the Howard Brown Health Clinic as a bilingual COVID-19 tracer, and developed the Behavior and Emotions Evaluation (BEE) Tool that is used at the Community Groundworks Troy Kids’ Garden for kids mental health data. During her gap year, she shadowed and volunteered in hospitals in Rwanda and Chile. Or wrote about languages and listening in her personal statement and she speaks French, Hebrew, Italian, and Spanish. Her interests include sailing, spending time outdoors, gardening, and photography.

Cesar Ramirez, MD

Position title: PGY3

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine-Rockford


Cesar shares that his interest in psychiatry started with Psychology 101. He earned bachelor’s degrees in general psychology and biological sciences from the University of Illinois Chicago and then attended medical school at the University of Illinois College of Medicine-Rockford. He’s been a member of their urban health program, the Latino Medical Association, the Psychiatry Interest Group, and CAP Interest Group, advocated for mental health care, analyzed research studies, and volunteered with both high school and elementary school kids. He is interested in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He is fluent in Spanish. Cesar enjoys weightlifting, powerlifting, soccer, boxing, and chess.

Katelyn (Kate) Waligoske, MD

Position title: PGY3

Medical School: University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine


Kate (she/her) completed medical school at the University of South Dakota and has her BA in psychology from Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, PA. Her previous work includes research on sexual assault prevention on college campuses, medical legislative advocacy for reproductive rights, and publications on adolescent substance use and treatment.  She was on the board of directors for USD’s student run-free clinic and co-created their first psychiatry specialty care team to provide greater access to services. Her professional interests include psychotherapy (with special interest in equine-assisted therapies), inclusive care for LGBTQIA+ individuals, and substance use care. She currently serves on the resident planning committee for physician education in collaborative care with psychiatry and pediatrics.

Mitchell Wendt, MD

Position title: PGY3

Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health


Mitchell grew up in rural Wisconsin, attended the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and earned a bachelors degree in physics and philosophy before joining the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. While in medical school, Mitchell volunteered on a crisis text line, worked with senior citizens, and edited manuscripts. Before medical school he served in AmeriCorps working in an elementary school. He lived in Japan for a year and South Korea for several months, teaching English and conducting research. Mitchell speaks French, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish. He enjoys learning languages, building computers, playing classical music, reading fiction, and playing video games.

PGY2

Mariah Cooper, MD

Position title: PGY2

Medical School: University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences


Mariah joins us from the University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences. She grew up on the Lac Courte Oreille Ojibwe reservation in rural Wisconsin, and she had an early interest in becoming a physician. One of the most important lessons she states she learned growing up, involved the concept of “minobimaadiziwiin”, an Ojibwe word which describes living a purposeful life and adding positively to the community. She follows minobimaadiziwiin through education, training in Nordic skiing, and being involved with her tribal community and culture. She is interested in pursuing a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or Sports Psychiatry. She enjoys ballroom dancing, swing dancing, dancing at powwows, fishing and spending time on the lake, sewing ribbon skirts, curling, visiting museums and aquariums, and reading anthropology and history books.

Pariss D'Spain, DO

Position title: PGY2

Medical School: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine


Pariss shares her goal “as a practicing psychiatrist is to become a patient advocate for people of all backgrounds”. She joins us from Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine. During medical school, she started the Rocky Vista University Student Initiative for Community Outreach Support in coordination with the Highlands Ranch Community Association Therapeutic Recreation Program which allowed medical student volunteers to provide care and support for individuals with physical disabilities. Prior to medical school she worked as an EMT for a mental health crisis team which served 30 counties in Southwest Colorado. She enjoys Painting with Bob Ross, Great British Baking Show inspired baking & water coloring during said show, writing & performing stand-up comedy, reading, listening to podcasts, meditation with intentional breathing, mountain biking, hiking, and camping.

Rigina Gallagher, MD

Position title: PGY2

Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health


Rigina, a soon-to-be graduate from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, was elected as Co-President of the American Medical Association’s Medical Student Section UWSMPH Chapter and served as a student volunteer with MEDiC organization. She conducted computational neuroimaging neuroscience research which investigated the utility of NODDI, a novel diffusion-weighted MRI technique, as a marker of pre-clinical Alzheimer’s Disease neurodegeneration which resulted in a Master’s thesis, a first-author publication, an oral presentation, 3 national conference poster presentations. She enjoys hosting AirBnB Experience: “Cooking Authentic Italian Dinner in WI”, co-hosting for AirBnB Travel, creative writing, running, fishing and Greyhound adoption.

Natasha Giddens, MD

Position title: PGY2

Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine


Natasha graduated from Howard University College of Medicine. While in medical school, she was selected to participate in the in the National Institute of Health’s Intramural Research Program, in the Division of Behavioral Endocrinology. Following medical school, she started working as a Postdoctoral Intramural Research Training Award Recipient in the Laboratory of Neuroimagining with Dr. Nora Volkow. She is interested in pursuing a fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry She enjoys ballet, swimming, museums, biking, hiking, nature, and people!

Obhijit (Obhi) Hazarika, MD

Position title: PGY2

Medical School: Wesleyan University


Obhi graduated from Wesleyan University (Middletown, CT) in 2005 with degrees in Biology and Philosophy.  In the decade before enrolling at The Larner College of Medicine at The University of Vermont, he conducted clinical trials in both stroke epidemiology and pediatric anesthesia, designed math and science curricula for bright high schoolers contending with myriad learning differences, founded an NGO, coordinated medical device development, and captained a semi-professional rugby team.  Throughout, Obhi cultivated a commitment to the individual dignity and agency accessible through practical concept- and process-based mastery, often in situations balancing divergent stakeholder interests.  When not in-clinic or teaching, he cooks, reads, drums, takes motorcycle tours, lifts heavy-ish things, and supports live music as the conditions allow.

Brandon Huynh, MD

Position title: PGY1

Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health


Brandon joins us from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health with his “desire to care for underserved communities through individualized health advocacy and community engagement.” This commitment is seen in his roles as co-president of Medical Students for Minority Concerns at UWSMPH and engagement in the UW Center for Health Disparities Research. He is also an active member in the Wisconsin Psychiatric Association Legislative Committee, most recently meeting with the Wisconsin Department of Human Services and presenting data about the benefits of the Collaborative Care Model as a way to improve access to care in Wisconsin. In his free time he enjoys playing the clarinet (he is a former member of the UW Marching Band), volleyball, paddle boarding, and cooking paella.

Maged Melika, MBBS

Position title: PGY2

Medical School: Beni Suef University Faculty of Medicine


Maged graduated from Beni Suef University Faculty of Medicine in Egypt. He worked with the Clinical Trials Unit here at the University of Wisconsin and was one of the key staff on an inpatient-based clinical pharmaceutical research program. Maged continues to volunteer with Madison Friends of International Students and Doctors with a Vision. He is interested in contining research “in the areas of Consultation Liaison psychiatry and neuropsychiatry trying to answer the remaining questions about disease pathologies and risk factors and improve strategies for preventing and treating mental and medical conditions through both psych and pharmacotherapies”. He enjoys reading about history & astronomy,playing soccer and biking.

Tara Murphy, DO

Position title: PGY2

Medical School: San Francisco State University


Tara studied biology-physiology and chemistry at San Francisco State University before attending medical school at Pacific Northwest University in Yakima, WA. Since young-adulthood she found psychiatry to be the perfect intersection of the two things that interest her most: psychology and medicine. She specifically shares an interest in trauma-informed care, medication-assisted psychotherapy, breathwork, and treating marginalized populations such as the LGBTQIA+ community. Prior to medical school Tara co-founded a volunteer organization to work with the San Francisco Veteran population, and was a community healthcare volunteer with the Peace Corps in Madagascar. She enjoys tennis, downhill skiing, painting, and interior and architectural design.

Carolina Sanchez Aranda, MC

Position title: PGY2

Medical School: Tecnológico de Monterrey Escuela de Medicina


Carolina graduated from Tecnológico de Monterrey Escuela de Medicina from Mexico. While in medical school, she had significant volunteer experience and showed compassion and advocacy for underserved patients. After medical school she worked as a doctor at an addiction center while working closely with a global research organization. As she states, she is “committed to continue growing as a physician and employing the latest advances in science and medicine to treat complex mental health issues”. She enjoys ballet, pilates, yoga, meditation, journaling, listening to music, and much more!

PGY1

Alyssandra Abrenica, M.D.

Position title: PGY1

Medical School: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine


Alyssa earned her M.D. from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in January of 2023. She is originally from Texas where she worked for Spectrum of Hope, a mental health clinic for children with autism and other developmental disorders. She was the first recipient of the AMA Foundation’s Dream MD Equity award. Alyssa currently serves as the Policy Co-Chair for Filipinx/a/o Community Health Association. She also volunteers with Senator Durbin for immigration reform lobbying, and Loyola Stritch Pride to inform communities on LGBTQ+ health issues. Alyssa is a classically trained soprano, and in her free time she enjoys singing, attending live music shows, and spending time with her dog.

Oghenetega Ayisire, M.B.Ch.B., M.P.H.

Position title: PGY1

Medical School: Obafemi Awolowo University College of Health Sciences


Oghenetega earned her medical degree in 2012 from Obafemi Awolowo University College of Health Sciences, Nigeria. Since then she has worked very hard to be able to train as a psychiatry resident in the United States and has a significant and meaningful work history. In this process she completed an M.Sc. in the UK and an MPH in the US. She worked extensively in public health while living in Texas. Some of her other experiences in psychiatry include Graceland Psychiatric & Neuromodulation Center, Lone Star Behavioral Health, and many more locations spanning the United States. Outside of her work experiences, she has also volunteered with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI). She brings an important perspective and “seeks the goodness in life even in the face of challenges”. Oghenetega’s hobbies include hair crocheting, making ‘suya’ (steak kabobs), and watching fantasy movies.

Brandon Bacalzo, M.D.

Position title: PGY1

Medical School: University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine


Brandon earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A Carver College of Medicine in May of 2023. He returned to Madison after attending University of Wisconsin for his undergraduate degree (During his undergraduate years, he also worked as a UW Health volunteer on B6/5!). During his time in Iowa, Brandon has been a part of research in which the “aim was to identify potential mechanisms by which ketamine and its metabolites influence neuronal plasticity”. He has volunteered a lot of his time during medical school to the Short Coat Podcast, Iowa City Free Mental Health Clinic, and for the Carver College of Medicine in which he was eliciting student feedback and reporting it to the Medical Arts and Sciences Committee “for implementation and management of future curricula”. Outside of work he enjoys parenting, practicing mindfulness meditation, and playing video games.

Gabriel Camara, M.D.

Position title: PGY1

Medical School: Faculdade de Medicina de Bahia, Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA)


Gabriel earned his medical degree from the Universidade Federal da Bahia (UFBA) School of Medicine, Brazil. Gabriel has since had significant work and volunteer experience in Brazil. He completed a residency in psychiatry at Hospital Professor Edgard Santos – UFBA and received a Master’s Degree in psychoanalysis from the Universidade Estadual do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ). His career as a psychiatrist in Brazil was remarkable for being a pioneer in the field of C-L psychiatry, as he broke new ground in his region by founding the psychiatric service of a traditional general hospital in his country. He completed a C-L Psychiatry Fellowship at Hennepin Healthcare in 2022. He had such a positive experience in this fellowship position he “decided to take a step forward and apply for a residency in Psychiatry in the U.S.”. Outside of work, you can find Gabriel spending time with his family, listening to music, playing the guitar, enjoying nature, and reading.

Max Ellithorpe, M.D., M.A.

Position title: PGY1

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine


Max earned his M.D. from the University of Illinois College of Medicine in May 2023. Before starting his medical career, Max was an undergraduate and graduate political science major and worked in financial policy within the Federal Reserve System. He believes his time in that field will offer a unique perspective to his work as a doctor. He was active in his medical school’s student government, and served on the school’s Executive Committee, Accreditation Monitoring Committee, and Student Mental Health Task Force. Other volunteer experience includes the time he has spent with Project SHORT, which provides “pro-bono admissions consulting to students from diverse and underrepresented populations in STEM”. Max loves to read and travel and he looks forward to getting to know Madison’s food (and bookstore!) scene.

Mika Galiher, M.D.

Position title: PGY1

Medical School: Meharry Medical College


Mika Galiher earned her M.D. from Meharry Medical College in May of 2023. She grew up on Moloka’i which is a rural outer island and houses Hawaii’s last leper colony. Mika says this influenced her view on patient care because she “learned to see patients’ struggles and disability, instead as strength to persevere”. Mika’s research experience includes working with Meharry Medical College Family Medicine Department on researching opioid overdose prevention. She has made Naloxone education and awareness a very important part of her career. She has also volunteered as a mentor for Revive Detox Los Angeles and a member of her medical school’s Covid-19 Task Force. In her free time, Mika takes pie baking very seriously and loves to spend time with her dog, Hamlet.

Anna Jaysing, M.D.

Position title: PGY1

Medical School: New York University Long Island School of Medicine


Anna earned her M.D. from New York University Long Island School of Medicine in May 2023. She comes from a multidisciplinary background starting as an economics major at Harvard University, moving to a humanities fellowship with the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, before moving on to medical school. She brings an extensive research background, notably working on a NATO Science for Peace and Security Programme Grant for an international conference on PTSD. Other scholarly experiences include an ACLP poster presentation on Moderate Depression in Patients with COPD and a textbook chapter on the Neurobehavioral Aspects of Acute Care Surgery in Geriatric Patients. Her hobbies include hiking with friends and listening to podcasts.

Dave Lee, M.D., M.Sc., M.P.H.

Position title: PGY1

Medical School: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine


Dave earned his M.D., M.P.H. from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine.  Before going to medical school, he completed an undergraduate degree in Biochemistry at Gonzaga University, followed by a graduate degree in Physiology and Biophysics at Georgetown University.  Prior to medical school he worked as a medical scribe at a Rheumatology Clinic & a Community/Technical Specialist with a healthcare company whose product was an online clinical tracking portal.  Prior to and during medical school, Dave was involved in a variety of volunteer experiences which included working with a community organization to conduct a health needs assessment for the region and push forth development of a mobile health clinic in Spokane.  He is an avid student at Aloft Circus Arts (swinging on the trapeze weekly), enjoys dancing, singing, reading playing strategic board games, and exploring nature and green spaces in his free time.

David Martin, M.D.

Position title: PGY1

Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health


David earned his M.D. from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.  He completed his undergraduate degree in Theology and Psychology at Creighton University.  During medical school he conducted a quality improvement project with the Department of Academic Affairs & Dr. Elizabeth Petty to evaluate the effectiveness of an undergraduate module on suicide prevention and presented his findings at the University of Wisconsin Research Forum.  He has organized and ran the MEDiC Mental Health clinic and successfully transitioned the clinic to virtual during Covid, served as a co-leader of the Psychiatry Student Interest Group, was an ambassador with the Wisconsin Medical Alumni Association, and participated in the Wisconsin Psychiatric Association.  In his free-time, he enjoys camping, hiking, reading, biking, playing piano, playing video games, and collecting Legos.

Billy Teng Moua, M.D., M.P.H.

Position title: PGY1

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School


Billy earned his M.D. from the University of Minnesota Medical School.  Prior to medical school, he earned his Masters of Public Health followed by working as a program coordinator at a non-profit where he partnered with adolescents from marginalized communities to foster interpersonal communication skills for success in the workplace and helped them navigate the college application process.  During medical school, he continued to seek out opportunities to directly serve marginalized communities from teaching a class to inmates at the Hennepin County jail, volunteering at the student-run Phillips Neighborhood free clinic, and coordinating a research project aimed at reducing disparties of Hmong people living with diabetes.  His hobbies and interests include NCAA volleyball, video games, hiking, kayaking, tennis, trying new foods, and asking pet parents to share pictures and stories of their fur babies.