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Residents
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Third-year Yeilim Cho, MD Medical school: Hallym University College of Medicine, South Korea
Medical interests: International health, women's health, prevention
Personal interests: Traveling with family, skiing
Why St. Joe's: The faculty and staff are sensitive to residents' educational needs and personal lives. I believe training here will help me become a better physician with a well-rounded skill set and compassion for patients. |  | | | | Patrick Dornack, MD Medical school: St. George's University, Grenada
Medical interests: Sports medicine
Personal interests: Running, disc golf, golf, bluegrass music
Why St. Joe's: I chose St. Joe's because 1) the faculty and residents appeared passionate about teaching a well-rounded education and 2) the numerous opportunities to work with area high school sports teams. |  | | | | Heather LaBere, MD Medical school: St. George's University, Grenada
Medical interests: ER and urgent care, preventive medicine, working with underserved populations
Personal interests: Running, surfing, live music, spending time with family and friends, watching Twins games
Why St. Joe's: I chose St. Joe's because 1) I instantly felt at home among the faculty and staff; 2) St. Joe's is the only residency program at the hospital; 3) the clinic provides health care to underserved populations in St. Paul; and 4) I love being in the Twin Cities, among all the lakes and rivers and surrounded by nice Minnesotans. |  | | | | Thai Lee, DO Medical school: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Florida
Medical interests: Refugee medicine and international health, community and public health
Personal interests: Health care reform, traveling, meeting new people, ethnic cuisine, tennis, outdoor festivals, performance art, slam poetry
Why St. Joe's: I wanted to work in St. Paul because of the large Hmong population. I was fortunate to rotate through St. Joe's as a medical student and was able to experience the program firsthand. I noticed the faculty were helpful and knowledgeable; the residents came from diverse backgrounds and were friendly and always eager to teach; and the clinic staff reflected the makeup of the community it was serving. It is an added bonus that the Hmong flea market is just down the street where I can get papaya salad for lunch. |  | | | | Paul Schaefer, MD Medical school: University of Minnesota Medical School
Medical interests: Performing arts and sports medicine, OB, procedures
Personal interests: Spending time with my wife and two children—biking, hiking, swimming, camping—and singing and directing a chorus
Why St. Joe's: 1) I was first drawn to St. Joe's because of the excellent faculty who take a serious interest in the success of their residents. As I've started my intern year, I've come to really appreciate the other residents, as well. They are smart, hardworking professionals who care about their patients; their dedication is an inspiration to me. 2) I felt the residency program would provide a solid foundation for practice as a family physician, while the elective time and faculty involvement would also allow me to pursue my own interests. 3) I truly believe in the charitable mission of St. Joe's Hospital to provide excellent care to everyone, regardless of socioeconomic circumstances. | 
| | | | Harveen Soodan, MD Medical school: Medical University of the Americas, St. Kitts/Nevis
Medical interests: Emergency medicine, international medicine, working with underserved populations
Personal interests: Interior decorating, outdoor activities (such as camping and water skiing)
Why St. Joe's: I was impressed on interview day that every resident I had the opportunity to speak with loved being at St. Joe's, and they felt they were being taught by professionals who truly cared about their educational advancement. The mutual respect between residents and faculty was heartening. The access to teaching faculty and the dedication of the faculty convinced me that St. Joe's is truly a teaching-oriented institution, and it supports the intellectual and professional growth of its residents. |  | | | | Matt Varner, MD Medical school: University of Minnesota Medical School
Medical interests: Full spectrum family medicine with emphasis on primary prevention
Personal interests: Anything active, travel, spending time with family and friends
Why St. Joe's: 1) The faculty and residents were welcoming and have diverse backgrounds/experiences. 2) Having the only program in the hospital allows for greater responsibility in managing a broader variety of patient problems. 3) St. Paul is a nice area to work and live. |  | | | | Kashiff Khan, MD Medical school: Medical University of the Americas, St. Kitts/Nevis
Medical interests: Emergency medicine, urgent care, hospital medicine
Personal interests: Outdoors, hiking, camping, ice hockey, motor sports
Why St. Joe's: St. Joe's offered the unique feel of a community hospital affiliated with a prominent university. I found the faculty to be extremely knowledgeable and very supportive of all residents. |  | | | Patrick Knoedler, MD Medical school: University of Minnesota Medical School
Medical interests: Sports medicine, medical administration
Personal interests: Water skiing, arena football, surfing, home improvement projects
Why St. Joe's: I had the pleasure of attending St. Joe's for my family medicine rotation as a medical student. St. Joe's had everything I was looking for in a residency: great staff, fun and energetic residents, and located in beautiful downtown St. Paul, just three miles from my home and five miles from downtown Minneapolis. |  | | | Nghia La, MD Medical school: University of Minnesota Medical School
Medical interests: Global health, ER, urgent care, clinic procedures
Personal interests: Snowboarding, motorcycling, spending time outdoors and with family and friends |  | | | Sarah Masrud, MD Medical school: University of Minnesota Medical School
Medical interests: Sports medicine, international medicine, working with underserved populations
Personal interests: Spending time with husband and family, camping, hiking, canoeing, cooking, gardening
Why St. Joe’s: On interview day, I was impressed by the residents’ caring attitude toward each other and the program, along with the supportive faculty and staff. I was also attracted by the diverse and challenging patient population. |  | | | Mai See Moua, MD Medical school: University of Minnesota Medical School
Medical interests: Women's health
Personal interests: Creative writing, travel, history
Why St. Joe's: 1) It is located in a vibrant, diverse, urban community, with a reflective staff and faculty. 2) The program is associated with an academic center and is responsive to the needs of its residents. 3) Family medicine is the hospital's only residency program. |  | | | Ganesh Pawar, MD Medical school: Government Medical College, Miraj, India
Medical Interests: Sports medicine, emergency medicine
Personal interests: Participating in yoga, Tai kwondo, and cricket; cooking; hiking; jogging; watching Bollywood and Hollywood movies
Why St. Joe's: After interviewing at many places, I considered which program to rank on top. I thought of a few things which would be important for me during residency: pleasant working environment, experienced and easily approachable faculty, congenial residents, cooperative staff, and an excellent learning environment. After my interview at St. Joe's, it was clear that this was the program I was looking for. It is a great fit for me, and I am very glad that I matched here. |  | | | Stefan Pomrenk, MD Medical school: Virginia Commonwealth University
Medical interests: Preventive care, public health, international health, palliative care
Personal interests: Spending time with my wife, hiking, being active at church and in missions, attempting to be “green,” picking up a theology book here and there, antiquing, playing violin, going to Tanzania
Why St. Joe's: 1) I really enjoyed meeting the faculty, staff, and residents, who were energetic and happy about their program. 2) The program’s close proximity to underserved areas and the Capitol provides many opportunities for public health practice. 3) There are also several connections here to one of my great interests, overseas mission work. 4) After coming from Virginia, I have fallen in love with the Twin Cities. The park systems and progressive nature of the cities is fantastic. |  | | | Dawn Schreifels, MD Medical school: Sanford School of Medicine, University of South Dakota
Medical interests: Women's health and reproduction, especially naprotechnology (natural procreative technology), allowing for a holistic approach to reproductive medicine
Personal interests: Running, biking, golfing, watching softball
Why St. Joe's: St. Joe's is a place where residents can pursue their personal academic and career goals. |  | | | Tajinder Singh, MD Medical school: Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Dehradun, India
Medical interests: Women’s health, peds, adult medicine, urgent care
Personal interests: Watching movies, listening to music, playing volleyball, spending time with my family
Why St. Joe's: I chose St. Joe’s because 1) family medicine is the hospital's only residency program and 2) it has great faculty and a wonderful team of residents. |  | | | Michael Lynch, MD Medical school: University of Minnesota
Medical interests: Full spectrum family medicine
Personal interests: Spending time with family/friends, reading, sports
Why St. Joe's: I completed medical school at the University of Minnesota and had an opportunity to meet faculty members during that time. I was impressed by how friendly they were, and their dedication to teaching was evident. I was also interested in the challenging patient population. I would prefer to be challenged in residency with back-up, rather than feel challenged and unprepared as a practicing physician. |  | | | Kene Ogbogu, MD Medical school: Nnamde Azikiwe University, Nigeria
Medical interests: Oncology, infectious diseases, global health, underserved populations, partnerships between public health organizations and health care institutions
Personal interests: Swimming, playing soccer, watching movies, traveling, hanging out with friends and family
Why St. Joe's: The reputation of the faculty for teaching attracted me to St. Joe's. I was also fascinated by the congeniality of the residents, faculty, and the staff as a whole; the program really is a home away from home. |  | | | James Olson, DO Medical school: Des Moines University – Osteopathic Medical Center
Medical interests: Hospital and emergency medicine, cardiology
Personal interests: Spending time with my wife, twin sons, and two dogs; playing golf; partaking in home improvement projects and watching “This Old House”
Why St. Joe’s: 1) The faculty are amazing. Their number one priority is making residency the best experience possible for each resident. 2) The faculty have allowed the residents as a group to mold this program into one that is resident-friendly and still an excellent teaching institution. 3) The hospital is a very busy place with a community hospital feel. The employees all know each other and accept the residents with open arms. |  | | | Lily Rodgers, MD Medical school: Government Medical College, Amritsar Punjab, India
Medical interests: Primary and preventive care, women’s health
Personal interests: Hiking, camping, cooking and trying different cuisines, spending time with my husband
Why St. Joe’s: 1) I interviewed at many programs, and St. Joe’s was my best interviewing experience. 2) Family medicine is the hospital's only residency program. 3) St. Joe's has a great team of faculty, residents, and staff. |  | | | Kim Usher, MD Medical school: University of the West Indies, Trinidad
Medical interests: Pediatrics, obstetrics, women's health, working with underserved populations
Personal interests: Reading, watching movies, playing tennis, scuba diving, traveling
Why St. Joe's: During the interview process, I was attracted to the program's faculty, staff, and residents. They were pleasant, easy to work with, friendly, and supportive. I also liked that St. Joe's was the hospital's only residency and serves a diverse patient population. |  | | | Cherilyn Wicks, MD Medical school: University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Medical interests: Pediatrics, OB, dermatology, procedures
Personal interests: Biking, reading, brewing beer, sports of all kinds, spending time with my husband and two cats
Why St. Joe’s: The approachable, caring faculty with diverse interests really set St. Joe’s apart for me. The diversity of cultures and training experiences of residents is also a unique advantage. St. Joe’s is an overall welcoming and supportive program that provides me the opportunity to meet all my academic needs and interests. |  | | | Alan Wong, MD Medical school: Saba University, Netherlands Antilles
Medical interests: Sports, emergency, and hyperbaric medicine
Personal interests: Badminton, squash, gold, traveling, photography
Why St. Joe’s: I chose St. Joe’s because the faculty, residents, and staff were really friendly, helpful, and supportive. This is a great working environment. |  |
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