1st Year Residents (Interns)
Sonia Ahluwalia, MD (she/her)
Hometown: Bloomfield Hills, MI and New Delhi, India
Undergraduate
University of Michigan
Medical School
Northwestern University
Clinical & Research Interests
Reproductive justice and rights, LGBTQ+ health, minimally invasive surgery, trauma-informed care
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Friday afternoon, head down to Seward Park for paddleboarding or kayaking, with amazing views of Mt. Rainer and minimal boat traffic. After you're paddled out, head to Chuck's Hop Shop nearby for a well-earned fancy beer, a classic burger, and killer tater tots. Browse their extensive book collection before you head home.
Saturday morning, wake up early and check out one of the beautiful hikes within a 1-1.5 hour drive of the city. Snow Lake, Lake 22, and Bridal Veils Fall are great options. Afterward, enjoy a hearty lunch, like dim sum in the International District at Jade Garden or a traditional teriyaki. Pick a neighborhood to spend a leisurely afternoon window shopping and coffee shop hunting, like Capitol Hill or Fremont. For dinner, head to Walrus and the Carpenter for delicious oysters and cocktails.
Hobbies
Bouldering, exploring new restaurants, creative writing, film photography, Formula 1, natural wine
Rose Al Abosy, MD (they/she)
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Undergraduate
University of Chicago
Medical School
Boston University
Clinical & Research Interests
Reproductive justice, abortion care, breastfeeding, oncology
New-York-Times-column-inspired 36 hours in Seattle
Wake up, make a pourover with some coffee from Ghost Alley, and walk over to Volunteer Park to drink it while relaxing in the sun or visiting the Conservatory. Afterwards, head to Anacortes to catch a ferry to Orcas Island. Spend the day hiking, kayaking, and whale-watching. Head home the next day and have a slow morning before making an afternoon trip over Chateau Ste. Michelle for a wine tasting and lunch. Stop by Lake Union on the way home to take a twilight nap by the water before spending the evening catching a movie with friends.
Hobbies
Taking care of my houseplants, spending time with my cat, reading (currently Cruel Optimism - Lauren Berlant), working on puzzles, and riding my bike.
Cynthia Cabrales, MD (she/her)
Hometown: Bedford, TX
Undergraduate
University of Texas at Austin
Medical School
University of Texas Medical Branch
Clinical & Research Interests
Family planning, reproductive rights, urogynecology
New-York-Times-column-inspired 36 hours in Seattle
For your Saturday, sleep in and take a stroll to get some yummy Argentinian pastries or empanadas from BOCA in capitol hill. Head on next door and get a coffee at from espresso Vivace, my go-to drink is usually an iced chai with almond milk. With pastries and coffee (Or chai) in tow head over to volunteer park and have a picnic with friends! After your picnic take your pick of either spending the afternoon exploring the arboretum or the Seattle Asian art Museum , both located within Volunteer park. Afterwards grab dinner either as date night or with friends, at many of the wonderful restaurants in Seattle, Asadero in Ballard if you have a hankering for some upscale Mexican carne asada, or How to cook a wolf if you want to venture over to Queen anne for some amazing in house made sourdough. To end the night, you can stay in Ballard, and head over to Bar Sabine for a couple of fun cocktails. For your Sunday morning you can pick up some donuts from top pot, and head to a rooftop if it’s a sunny day and get amazing views of mt rainier.
Hobbies
Trying new restaurants and bars! I am a foodie and like to trial many different types of cuisines whether its casual take out or a fun more upscale place for a girls night out/date night. I in that same vein, I also like to try different seasonal cocktails or go to wine gardens to spend time with friends. I enjoy going to the gym as well and if I’m feeling up for it I like to go to fitness classes with a group. I also am an avid true crime podcast listener and lover of cats, with a kitty of my own!
Amanda Carnes, MD (she/her)
Hometown: Woodinville, WA
Undergraduate
Gonzaga University
Medical School
University of Southern California
Clinical & Research Interests
Global health, family planning, reproductive justice
New-York-Times-column-inspired 36 hours in Seattle
Get up early Saturday morning, pack a trail breakfast, and head east on I-90 to North Bend. There, you will find the trailhead to Mt. Si, a very popular and rigorous 8-mile out and back with over 3,000 ft elevation gain and spectacular views. If you are not quite feeling up to Mt. Si, a great alternative is West Tiger #3 in the Issaquah Alps with a 5.5-mile out and back and 1,950 ft elevation gain. After taking in the views and making your way back down, head into Woodinville for lunch at The PicNic Table Café. This will fortify you for an afternoon of wine tasting in the Warehouse District—I recommend LaShellé, Baer, and Pondera wineries. If you need a break, head into the Schoolhouse District for coffee and a snack at Sidekick Coffee and ice cream at Swanky Scoop. On a summer evening you can relax at the patio of Fireside Cellars (within Willows Lodge) and watch hot air balloons glide overhead. You may even hear the faint sounds of music from a concert at Chateau Ste Michelle (if you aren’t lucky enough to have a ticket).
On Sunday morning, catch some of the classic sights and sounds of Seattle. Head over to Pike Place Market. Skip the Starbucks and instead go to Café Ladro and Piroshky Piroshky for your coffee and breakfast. After exploring the market and watching the flying fish, go to the north side of Lake Union for lunch at Ivar’s. Sit on the barge and watch the boats go by while enjoying your fish and chips. For the afternoon, grab a bike and ride along the Burke-Gilman Trail to Golden Gardens Park. Spend Sunday evening on the beach watching the sunset and reflecting on your PNW adventures.
Hobbies
I love being outdoors hiking, cycling, or just out walking and exploring. I aspire to go backpacking more. You might also find me indoors doing yoga. I also love singing and dancing. I sing music ranging from early polyphony to jazz, and my favorite dance styles are bachata and salsa. Creatively, I have multiple knitting and sewing projects that are perpetually in a state of “in-progress”.
Kendall Hamilton, MD (she/her)
Hometown: Danville, CA
Undergraduate
University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School
Temple University
Elissa Moody, MD (she/her)
Hometown: Colts Neck, NJ
Undergraduate
University of Chicago
Medical School
University of Virginia
Clinical & Research Interests
Black Maternal Health, Reproductive Justice, high-risk obstetrics/Maternal-Fetal Medicine
New-York-Times-column-inspired 36 hours in Seattle
Wake up early, get dressed and go for a walk around Lake union with coffee/ to-go breakfast from a local bakery. Then hop on the light rail or bus and go kayaking or paddle boarding for a couple of hours in Portage Bay/Lake union. Treat yourself afterwards with margaritas and lunch nearby. In the afternoon, go downtown and get drinks at a local brewery or dive bar. Grab dinner in Capitol Hill on Broadway- there are so many great options! Then watch the sunset from your or your friend's apartment rooftop, enjoying the beautiful Seattle skyline. The next morning, meet your friends for brunch downtown. Afterwards walk along the pier near Elliot Bay soaking in the sun, taking in the views.
Hobbies
Basketball, Agatha Christie Novels, Nature walks
Irene Tang, MD (she/her)
Hometown: Boston, MA
Undergraduate
Brown University
Medical School
Columbia University
Clinical & Research Interests
Reproductive justice, family planning, medical education
New-York-Times-column-inspired 36 hours in Seattle
Friday: Start your weekend early and grab bubble tea from Atulea! Meet up with some friends for pizza at Blotto—be sure to order before they run out! Pick a bottle of natural wine to start sipping while you wait for a table, or get everything to go and picnic in the park. End the night with ice cream—my go-to is Salt and Straw. Saturday: Spend the day outdoors—hiking outside of the city and/or chilling in a park or by a body of water. For dinner, try the interesting cocktails and hearty plant-based food at Life on Mars! Sunday: Pick a cute cafe for coffee (I need to try many more, but my recs so far—Analog Coffee, Temple Pastries, Volunteer Park Cafe & Pantry). Go for a bike ride on the Burke-Gilman trail. End up at a brewery in Ballard—enjoy the backyard at Urban Family, experience some creative sours at Great Notion, or try another of your choice!
Hobbies
Hiking and urban hiking, bouldering, playing violin, thrifting, exploring fun spots for food/coffee/other bevs!
2nd Year Residents
Gifti Abbo, MD (she/her)
Hometown: Spokane, WA
Undergraduate
Whitworth University
Medical School
University of Washington
Clinical & Research Interests
Global maternal health, Black maternal health, DEI, URiM mentorship
New-York-Times-column-inspired 36 hours in Seattle
First wake up and get French pastries at Bakery Honore then get coffee around the corner at Cloud City Coffee. Then have lunch at one of the multiple Ethiopian restaurants in the city. Then head down to Carkeek park and go on a short urban hike that opens to the beach. For dinner get takeout Thai food at Thai Ocean, then head up to a local rooftop and watch the sunset with unobstructed views of Mount Rainier (south) and the Olympic mountains (West). The next morning, head up to Communion bar and Kitchen for some brunch and drinks (think amazing soul food with inspiration/fusion of Ethiopian/Vietnamese/Creole and other cultural cuisines). One of my favorite restaurants by far. End the night with a glass of wine at Tapas Lab in Greenlake.
Hobbies
I really enjoy Octavia Butler novels and other novels written by Black and African writers. I love going on short nature walks, swimming in lakes (which Seattle has an abundance of), and baking sweet treats for family and friends.
Celeste Colegrove, MD (she/her)
Hometown: Wasilla, AK
Undergraduate
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Medical School
University of North Dakota
Clinical & Research Interests
Indigenous healthcare outcomes and access to care, diversity in medical education, and reproductive justice.
New-York-Times-column-inspired 36 hours in Seattle
Wake up on Saturday and get dim sum in the international district. After dim sum, hop on a ferry to Bainbridge Island and go to a brewery and/or winery. I’d probably bring bananagrams or cards to play. Catch the ferry back and grab dinner in Capital Hill and then find a late-night happy hour. On Sunday, go for a hike near Seattle, bike ride along Alki Beach, or sleep in and have a relaxing morning.
Hobbies
Yoga, any outdoor activity, sleep, food, TV, inviting myself over to Roshni’s rooftop
Dorender Gray, MD (she/her)
Hometown: Kumasi, Ghana & Edmonds, WA
Undergraduate
University of Washington
Medical School
University of Washington
Clinical & Research Interests
Black Maternal Mortality, Racial disparities in Endometrial Cancer mortality, Diversity Equity & Inclusion, Global Health, Health Advocacy.
New-York-Times-column-inspired 36 hours in Seattle
Start the day with brunch at one of the many restaurants near Greenlake: Pete's Egg Nest or 65th Street Cafe & Restaurant. Then, burn those calories with a scenic walk or bike ride around the 2.8-mile urban lake loop, soaking in the sun and the lush greenery. Next, rent a pedal boat from the Boathouse and spend an hour or two out on the water enjoying the cool breeze. Afterward, go to happy hour and enjoy a couple of ciders (my go-to) before heading off to Laugh's Comedy Club in Roosevelt. Enjoy great appetizers, burgers, and drinks while you laugh your guts out. Finally, go home, cuddle with your SO, pet, or yourself, and fall asleep to a Netflix movie. This is what I call a living room slumber party.
The next day, sleep in (because you deserve it) and take a long shower using an Aromatherapy Shower Steamer. It's like a bath bomb for showers. Then, get your nails done at Excellent Nails in Wallingford. Spend the rest of the afternoon exposing your tastebuds to authentic East African, West African, and Caribbean cuisine. Pam's Kitchen in Wallingford has delicious Caribbean food. In addition, there are plenty of highly rated Ethiopian spots in the Cherry Hill area. For West African food, try fried plantains, couscous, fried fish, and Benin jollof rice at Bantaba African Restaurant in Lynwood. While in the area, visit Achegust African Fabrics to check out the Ghanaian textiles, clothing, accessories, and skincare. Finally, hit up the Alderwood mall and upgrade that wardrobe so that you can dress for success!
Hobbies
As a child, I aspired to be a Disney Channel star. Though things didn't work out, I still channel my inner "That's So Raven" acting skills to create educational and funny videos on TikTok/Instagram. My videos raise awareness about bias in medicine and its impact on black women. Additionally, I showcase the challenges and barriers that First-Generation and/or immigrant students face when pursuing careers in medicine. I love to dance, particularly in the mirror, while pretending to be Beyonce. I also enjoy Salsa and Bachata dancing at Century Ballroom. My husband and I often host dinners and game nights with friends and family. He's a fantastic cook, and my hobby is eating his food. I've been off my Peleton game, but I'm a tread type of girl who occasionally cycles. Would like to read more, travel, and experience nature. I just don't like bugs!
Brie Farley, MD (she/her)
Hometown: Brighton, CO
Undergraduate
Carleton College
Medical School
University of Chicago
Clinical & Research Interests
Reproductive justice and family planning, intimate partner violence, and minimally invasive surgery.
New-York-Times-column-inspired 36 hours in Seattle
Start with breakfast at Volunteer Park Cafe & Pantry, a sunny, plant-filled breakfast spot in capitol hill. Take your coffee to go and walk around the nearby Volunteer Park - stop in the Seattle Asian Art Museum and the Volunteer Park Conservatory while you're there. Then head to Golden Gardens Park to spend your afternoon lounging on the beach, eating lunch and artisanal popsicles and slushies from Miri's (the beach cafe), and staring blissfully at the mountains on the Olympic Peninsula across the Sound. Stake out a bonfire pit early so that you can watch the sun set over the Olympics and then set up a bonfire - don't forget the smores ingredients! Sunday: grab donuts from Top Pot donuts on your way downtown, where you'll hop on the ferry to Bainbridge island. Wave hello to Mt. Rainier looming behind the city while you're on the boat. After disembarking, head to the Gazzam Lake Nature Preserve for a nice outdoor stroll. Next up is the main street on Bainbridge island, where you'll spend your afternoon hopping between winery tasting rooms. After scratching your sommelier itch, get back on the ferry to make it back to Seattle in time for dinner at Harry's Fine Foods in Capitol Hill.
Hobbies
Reading fiction, baking (especially cookies and yeasted things), hiking, bouldering, and knitting.
Roshni Ray, MD (she/her)
Hometown: Plano, TX
Undergraduate
University of Texas at Dallas
Medical School
University of Texas San Antonio
Clinical & Research Interests
My interests are in family planning and in preventative care for gynecological cancers. These two overlap in addressing health inequity, something I am passionate about especially in the refugee/displaced population.
New-York-Times-column-inspired 36 hours in Seattle
Friday/// Go snacking at various happy hours in Cap Hill with friends (nachos! Fries!) Go home at a reasonable time, take a long shower and fall asleep watching TV. Saturday/// wake up at 8:30, coffee in bed until 9. If it's a long weekend - Bainbridge! via ferry. Stand at the helm of the ferry and let the wind slap you in the face imagining yourself off to an adventure. Go to ba sa and eat the food. Explore! If it’s a short weekend Pike Place Market, get some chowder bring your laptop/a book enjoy the tables outside. There’s a target near there – buy snacks! Go to Eliot Bay Bookstore, browse, drink some coffee (pro tip – leave the perishables in the car so the growing pressure of your melting groceries keep you in and out of the bookstore). Stare at Mt. Rainier in awe and fear. Sunday/// brunch with friends! Go downtown and window shop! Sit outside at Cal Anderson or Green Lake with a book and snacks. You can take the link to the airport too!
Hobbies
I enjoy eating with my co-residents! Seattle has so many places to try you can always find something new. The light rail is really nice because you can go so many places without worrying about parking/traffic (and you can read!) At home, I love to read books and write. Almost at all times possible I am listening to podcasts or music.
Eva Rostonics, MD (she/her)
Hometown: Caracas, Venezuela & Weston, FL
Undergraduate
University of Florida
Medical School
Quinnipiac University
Clinical & Research Interests
Latinx healthcare, Med Ed, MIGS, FP, fertility
New-York-Times-column-inspired 36 hours in Seattle
Sleep in until noon. Get brunch somewhere in Capitol Hill! Head to Lake Union and go kayaking, float with an ice cold beer, and watch the sea planes! Grab some sushi for lunch. Go thrift shopping at Buffalo Exchange or literally any of the thrift stores in Cap Hill. Make your way over to Kerry Park to watch the sunset. Head to the Climate Pledge Arena for a concert or go to any local bar for live music. On your way home, get some late-night takeout to eat in bed. Wake up to your cat or dog swatting your face and force them to cuddle for a bit. Pack a cooler with a fruit salad, sandwiches, and your alcoholic beverage of choice and go to Alki Beach. Read a book or just lay there with absolutely not a single thought in your brain. Go to dinner with your co-residents and then head home with a bag full of leftovers!
Hobbies
Going to live music events, thrifting, dancing, arts & crafts
Joyce Wang, MD (she/her)
Hometown: New York, NY
Undergraduate
Yale University
Medical School
Harvard Medical School
Clinical & Research Interests
Gynecologic oncology, surgical outcomes, public policy, reproductive justice
New-York-Times-column-inspired 36 hours in Seattle
Saturday morning coffee in Capitol Hill! On a warm, sunny day, head out to Lake Union to be on the water. Picnic with co-residents on a boat while watching the seaplanes land/take off. Lunch and wandering at Pike Place. Dinner with friends, followed by drinks. End the night on my roof overlooking the city, and catch a glimpse of Rainier if we're lucky! Sunday morning coffee and croissants at home. Run and gym, then laundry and chores. Cozy afternoon in to prep for the week.
Hobbies
Reading science fiction, politics, rock climbing, writing. Spending time with my partner!
3rd Year Residents
Addie Brandenberger, MD (she/her)
Hometown: Missoula, MT
Undergraduate
Montana State University
Medical School
University of Utah School of Medicine
New-York-Times-column-inspired 36 hours in Seattle
Jump on your bike, pick up Thai takeout and a 6 pack from Chuck’s Hop Shop, then ride down to T dock on Lake Washington to eat, drink and jump in the water with some friends (please invite me!). Pick lakeside blackberries for dessert. On Saturday, head over to Ballard Farmer’s Market in the AM, then go check out the Ballard Locks and say hi to the seals and salmon. Head back to Capitol Hill and grab Carmello’s Tacos (the El Pastor burrito is fab) for lunch. Take a long walk down Pike Street starting at Madison and head towards Pier 57. Grab a cocktail or two at one of the many cute bars on your way. Then, prepare yourself for a massive amount of seafood at the Crab Pot on the water. Sunday - grab coffee at Cafe Ladro to reflect on a wonderful weekend before heading out of town. *For a longer weekend, take the ferry to San Juan (Lime Kiln Point!) to see some whales, then go bioluminescent kayaking at night.*
Hobbies
Making new friends, getting outside in various forms in all seasons with my co-residents/husband Luke (he’s an IM resident)/pup Zula, perfecting my oat milk latte, scuba diving, wine tasting, playing games, traveling the world, collecting plants.
Rachel Budker, MD (she/her)
Hometown: Berkeley, CA
Undergraduate
Oberlin College (English)
Medical School
David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
Clinical & Research Interests
Talking to patients and hearing their incredible stories; transgender and gender diverse inclusive reproductive health care; placentas are so cool; Family planning and abortion access; Global reproductive health.
New-York-Times-column-inspired 36 hours in Seattle
A good day usually starts with a bagel. The wood fired bagels from Eltana are delicious. Use this breakfast to fuel a morning hike. Still so many to do and explore but I loved Margaret's Way, just 25 minutes drive east in Issaquah, this is a beautiful trail meandering through ferny forest, stream crossings and mossy tree trunks. On the way home, jump in Lake Washington at Madrona Beach. Make your way to Chucks for a beer (or a boozy slushy) with a co-resident. Dinner time - try Taurus Ox, a casual neighborhood Laos restaurant - everything is delicious but the mango sticky rice is a must get for desert. Sunday - hop on a bike and make your way to Squirrel Chops for some coffee and a breakfast sandwich before taking a book and blanket to Volunteer Park. Pit stop at Columbia City Bakery before making your way to the airport.
Hobbies
Dabbling in crafts -- crochet, embroidery, watercolor, jewelry making and most especially, sewing Halloween costumes. I am also trying to learn how to play cello! I love hiking, having dinners with friends and costume dance parties.
Lindsay Cheu, MD (she/her)
Hometown: Glenmont, NY
Undergraduate
Johns Hopkins University (Neuroscience)
Medical School
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Clinical & Research Interests
How to address healthcare disparities (including equity of access to care, food insecurity and pregnancy outcomes), medical education and otherwise exploring all things OBGYN in typical intern fashion.
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Friday night - take the light rail from the airport to Westlake, grab a cider at Optimism Brewing with dinner from Layers Sandwich Co food truck and finish the night with a scoop of Molly Moon's salted caramel ice cream. Saturday - get some fresh flowers at the University District Neighborhood Farmer's Market, have a brunch of biscuits and coffee from Morsel across the street, visit the Seattle Asian Art Museum, dinner and drinks at Oddfellows, watch the sunset from Discovery Park. Sunday morning - take a morning bike ride to T dock and go for a swim in Lake Washington, pop into Twice Sold Tales to pet the cats and pick up a new book.
Hobbies
Running (catch Addie and me running a half marathon in the Cascade Mountains this fall!), hiking and glamping, playing corn hole with my co-residents, cooking dinner with my fiancé, baking, pet sitting Bryn's cat Leo, and browsing used bookstores.
Beverley Cruz-Alfonso, MD (she/her)
Hometown: Havana, Cuba / Miami, FL
Undergraduate
Florida International University (Biology)
Medical School
FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Clinical & Research Interests
Difficult! I love everything in OBGYN and I'm passionate about social determinants of health, equity and public health.
New-York-Times-column-inspired 36 hours in Seattle
Friday night - Take the Link to Capitol Hill and explore. Get something to eat on one of the many fun restaurants and if you have energy left pop into a bar a dance it out. Don't stay up too late, because you have an early morning. Saturday - Drink some coffee, eat a protein bar and bring water; you are going for a hike (Rattlesnake Ridge Trail). On your way back stop at Pike Place, explore the market, take a picture at the gum wall, visit the first Starbucks, grab brunch at Le Panier (Champignon FEUILLETÉS are to die for) and cross the street to eat with a view. For sunset, grab cheese and wine, and head to Gasworks Park. Sunday morning - Enjoy one of the most amazing Seattle views at Kerry Park and visit Meredith Grey's house. I hope you have an amazing time!
Hobbies
Spending time with my people, traveling, hiking, trying new restaurants, exploring Seattle, watching series and documentaries on all platforms, figuring out how to be an adult (cooking, financing and stuff).
Molly Levine, MD (she/her)
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Undergraduate
University of Southern California (Global Health)
Medical School
University of Washington
Clinical & Research Interests
I love everything about OB/GYN so I'm pretty sure I want to be a generalist. The variety is wonderful - labor and delivery, clinic, the OR, short-term acute care and long-term relationships with patients throughout their lives. I am also interested in medical education but just trying to take everything in so far!
New-York-Times-column-inspired 36 hours in Seattle
Friday night - stop by Gasworks to take in the view, followed by dinner at Revel where you MUST order the crab noodle (maybe the best dish in Seattle), followed by a Belgian beer at Brouwers around the corner. Saturday - wake up early and head out to one of the many wonderful hikes within an hour drive on I-90 (Mt. Si, Mailbox, or McClellan Butte are my favs) for a great view of Mount Rainier, the Cascades, and the city. After a quick shower, swing through Pike Place to take in the sights and grab a hombow at Mee Sum Pastry, then head out to Ballard for a brewery crawl starting with Stoup and Peddler. Sunday - probably running into Bryn at Temple Pastries or Raised Donuts, then a quick stroll around Seward Park before heading back to the airport!
Hobbies
I love to hike/backpack, road bike, ski - basically anything outdoors. I also am very into baking and cooking and love hosting friends for dinner parties in our backyard. I also play on a rec soccer team (go Melonheads) and have recently developed an interest in pickleball!
Bryn Smith, MD (she/her)
Hometown: Bellingham, WA
Undergraduate
University of Washington (Microbiology)
Medical School
University of Washington
Clinical & Research Interests
One of the main things that drew me to OB-GYN was the variety, so I currently plan to become a generalist and focus my practice on providing gender neutral and inclusive OBGYN care.
New-York-Times-column-inspired 36 hours in Seattle
Friday night - Pick up Tacos Chukis (recommend the house taco and chicken mulita) and walk over to Chucks Hop Shop for beers. For a nightcap, walk to Hello Robin for ice cream and cookie sandwiches (I love the orange habanero chocolate chip cookie!). Saturday - Temple Pastries for coffee and breakfast pastries -- everything is amazing. After recovering from the sugar rush, take the ferry out to Bainbridge Island for a day of eating, walking around, and kayaking if the weather's nice. Sunday morning - Pick up Rubenstein's bagels for breakfast and take to Olympic Sculpture Park for nice views before leaving!
Hobbies
I love getting outside with my partner and friends -- going to the lake, biking, hiking, or just a good podcast walk. During the rainy Seattle seasons, I enjoy reading and snuggling with my cat, Leo.
Monica Sosa, MD (she/her)
Hometown: El Paso, TX
Medical School
Texas A&M College of Medicine
Clinical & Research Interests
The privilege to advocate for patients’ reproductive healthcare rights is initially what attracted me to a career in OB GYN. I am interested in the intersection of policy and medicine and hope to pursue projects that assess healthcare disparities/inequities and social determinants of health. I am currently undecided on whether I will pursue a fellowship or a generalist career.
New-York-Times-column-inspired 36 hours in Seattle
Friday night - Happy hour and dinner at Rione XIII, dessert at Molly Moon’s Ice Cream. Saturday - Start the day with brunch at Oddfellows in Capitol Hill, make your way to the Chihuly Glass Museum (worth the hype and the price of admission, highly recommend watch the glass blowing demo) and admire the Space Needle. Time for lunch at Monsoon, delicious Vietnamese food. Walk off lunch at the UW Arboretum (highly recommend the Japanese Garden) or Discovery Park (recommend South Beach Trail). Enjoy dinner with a view Ray’s Café. Sunday morning - Go to Pike Place Market and grab a delicious pastry from Le Panier and a coffee from the OG Starbucks and explore the market before going to the airport.
Hobbies
I love listening to NPR podcasts, specifically This American Life, Planet Money and Freakonomics. I enjoy spending time outdoors - running, hiking, camping, and skiing. Love a good HIIT workout on YouTube (highly recommend Heather Roberston) when exercising outside isn’t feasible. I also like to bake, read non-fiction books (currently very into personal finance), and recently started learning how to watercolor.
4th Year Residents
Loren Castellon, MD (she/her)
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Undergraduate
Princeton University (Ecology, Evolutionary Biology)
Medical School
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Clinical & Research Interests
Caring for underserved individuals and their families, importance of continuity of care, understanding and acknowledging barriers to care and working with patients to find common goal.
New-York-Times-column-inspired 36 hours in Seattle
Wake up at like 10 –11 am on Saturday but then ideally early enough to join my favorite yoga instructor at Yogaworks online, grab my iced quad latte with oat milk as soon as possible because I have no hesitation in revealing I have a serious problem when it comes to coffee. I love to clean and organize my apartment and am semi-obsessed with doing laundry cause it makes me feel ready to start the week! Next day, I’d find myself a good brunch spot and find a patch of sun to sit and work at if it’s not raining.
Hobbies
Catching up with my east coast medical school and undergrad friends and nightly phone calls with my boyfriend in Pittsburgh! Running down to Pike Place Market and back and soaking up the view of the bay, getting my usual hardcore iced quad latte from Half and Half Donuts and walking around Cap Hill! And of course hanging with my co-residents (even when I say maybe and then next thing I know there’s a Lyft outside my apartment!).
Michelle DenAdel, MD, MS (she/her)
Hometown: Bellevue, WA
Undergraduate
Pacific Lutheran University (Biology)
Medical School
Boston University School of Medicine
Clinical & Research Interests
In no particular order – reproductive justice, global health, healthcare inequities/disparities (specifically how to eliminate them, we all know they exist), OB, family planning.
New-York-Times-column-inspired 36 hours in Seattle
Wake up early (4:30/5), drive towards Snoqualmie Pass, pick one of the many hikes between exits 32 and 52 off of I-90 (I’m currently a fan of Kendall Katwalk, only 50 minutes away!) hike the hike, see the views, jump into an alpine lake, drive back to Seattle. If you’re fast, you’ve made it back by 2pm. Go to Analog Coffee/B-side and get the veggie toast and a coffee of your choice. You can eat it there or mosey on over to Volunteer Park. Enjoy the park (read a book, take a nap, walk through the gardens, people watch, go to the Asian Art Museum). Now it’s time for ice cream. Personally I’m a fan of Frankie and Jo’s, but within a 10 min walk other great options include Salt & Straw and Molly Moons. Go to Elliott Bay Book Company. Buy a book, or not. Grab your friends, a sweatshirt, takeout, and drinks and head over to Golden Gardens for a great sunset. Have some more drinks, or go to sleep, you woke up early. Next day: wake up, go to Sea Wolf and get their seasonal savory and sweet pastries. Get coffee at Milstead, enjoy them both at Gasworks Park. Read the book you bought yesterday. Rent bikes and take the bus up to Discovery Park. Bike down the Elliott Bay Trail to the waterfront (it’s all down hill!). Wander through Pike Place Market. Have a Rachel’s Ginger Beer. Before you leave go down to Georgetown and buy a slice of cake at Deep Sea Sugar and Salt. Eat it right then and there or save it for the plane. Or buy two slices and do both. Wave goodbye to Mt. Rainier from the plane.
Hobbies
Hiking and backpacking, climbing, running, baking (esp cakes), travel. Things I’ve only done a few times but want to do more: backcountry skiing, mountaineering.
Sara Ficenec, MD (she/her)
Hometown: Omaha, NE
Undergraduate
Rockhurst University (Biology)
Medical School
Saint Louis University
Clinical & Research Interests
Contraception, minimally invasive surgery, perioperative care
New-York-Times-column-inspired 36 hours in Seattle
Get outside - Whether that is walking around a neighborhood farmers market or getting brunch on your favorite patio the summers here are amazing. Watch the sunset over the mountains at Golden Gardens or Carkeek Park.
Hobbies
Sleeping, trying different breweries, kayaking
Caitlin Hamilton, MD (she/her)
Hometown: Danville, CA
Undergraduate
University of California, Davis (Biology)
Medical School
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Clinical & Research Interests
Reproductive endocrinology, contraception, minimally invasive GYN surgery, med ed
New-York-Times-column-inspired 36 hours in Seattle
Friday night - Dinner at Lupo in Fremont for cocktails and the best pizza. Saturday - Wake up and drive to the Cascades or Snoqualamie area for a hike (so many good ones to choose from!). After the hike, drive back to Seattle and stop by one of the many Ballard breweries for a beer. Then drive to Golden Gardens (possibly picking up some take out on the way?) to catch the sunset on the beach. Sunday - Hit up one of Seattle’s many farmer’s markets, followed by brunch!
Hobbies
Cooking/baking, running, peloton, anything outdoors, hanging with my dog
Judy Han, MD (she/her)
Hometown: Corvallis, OR
Undergraduate
University of Washington (Psychology)
Medical School
University of Washington
Clinical & Research Interests
I love the full spectrum of care that OBGYN has to offer, so the generalist life for me!
New-York-Times-column-inspired 36 hours in Seattle
Go to Mamma Melina’s for happy hour and enjoy yourself a nice glass of sparkling rose. The next morning, get an early start and see some of the beauty that this state has to offer (Colchuck Lake, Mt. Pilchuck, Mt. Ellinor, just to name a few!). Treat yourself to some take-out Thai with your best co-residents on one of many Seattle’s rooftops. Then, hop on your bike and enjoy a lovely ride around Mercer Island.
Hobbies
Hiking, road biking, Peloton, and finding new places for Happy Hour!
Anisha Khanijow, MD, MBA (she/her)
Hometown: Huntsville, Alabama
Undergraduate
Auburn University (Cellular and Molecular Biology)
Medical School
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Clinical & Research Interests
Med ed, women’s health outcomes, cost effective care, health disparities, and maybe gyn onc!
New-York-Times-column-inspired 36 hours in Seattle
Oof, this is hard! Friday – head downtown and check out Pike place (get a beef and cheese piroshky from Piroshky Piroshky and then a marionberry pie yogurt cup from Ellenos!), then head to Old Stove Brewery for some nice water views OR to the Nest for a rooftop bar. Then for dinner, head to The Pink Door! // Saturday – wake up early and drive to Mt. Rainier. My favorite hike so far is Tolmie Peak! It is beautiful in October. Then if you make it back at a decent time, head to Belltown for some dinner and drinks. // Sunday – This day is hard. This is your chill day. Options include walking onto a ferry and heading to Bainbridge island vs. going to Golden Gardens for a beautiful beach day. Can’t go wrong with either! Definitely need to grab some Tacos Chukis at some point during the day.
Hobbies
Basic things – traveling, cooking, baking, hiking, yoga, barre, peloton, forcing my introverted co-residents to hang out with me (ahem, Joy).
Bianca Vannucci, MD (she/her)
Hometown: I was born in Milan, Italy and moved to St. Louis, MO when I was 10 years old.
Undergraduate
Washington University in St. Louis (Spanish)
Medical School
Washington University in St. Louis
New-York-Times-column-inspired 36 hours in Seattle
Whatever Michelle said because her recommendations are the best but interspersed with more naps because I like naps.
Hobbies
Hikes, animal watching/petting/admiring, running, being outside, the sun, carbohydrates, talking a lot, various arts and crafts, naps, never loading the dishwasher, sending my husband, Noah (neurology resident) meal requests in the middle of the day, walking around Green Lake.
Class of 2023
Rona Ding, MD (she/her)
Hometown: Vancouver, WA
Undergraduate
University of Washington
Medical School
University of Washington
Clinical & Research Interests
Everything! I want to catch all of the babies and then thank the uterus for its service while I take it out vaginally for prolapse caused by all of the babies.
New-York-Times-column-inspired 36 hours in Seattle
Wake up early-ish (8-9 am?) and bike to Sea Wolf Bakery in Fremont grab a coffee and the best chocolate croissants you’ll ever eat outside of Paris. Be sure to get some of the croissant brittle and savory lye rolls for snacking on throughout the day. Head over the Husky stadium on the Burke Gilman trail (wave at your hardworking co-rezzies in the UW med center on the way!) and take the Link lightrail downtown and catch a ferry to Bainbridge Island. Bike around the island, stopping at wineries at your leisure to drink wine and eat charcuterie, and catch the ferry back in the afternoon. Rejuvenated after your nap on the ferry, enjoy biking the hills of aptly-named Capitol Hill. Shower and head into Ballard. Grab a drink and appetizer while you wait for your table at Walrus and the Carpenter where you slurp down some oysters and dinner. Walk around and gaze at the water briefly to make room for ice cream at Salt and Straw. Stop by a few of the breweries (there are 5+ within a 3 block radius!) and head home to bed before midnight because you’re in your late-20s now and need sleep. Go to Portage Bay for brunch the next morning where your breakfast is technically healthy because you’re eating lots of berries with your bananas fosters french toast and mountain of whipped cream. Stop by the International District for some a banh mi and a bubble tea for your flight/train/car journey home!
Hobbies
Eating, trails +/- running, rock climbing, backcountry skiing, mountaineering, camping in foreign countries
Sanika Gadkari, MD (she/her)
Hometown: Bellevue, WA
Undergraduate
University of Southern California (Health Promotion & Disease Prevention studies)
Medical School
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
Clinical & Research Interests
I love OB & GYN which is why my future plans include practicing as a generalist! My specific interests include global health, reproductive justice, and family planning. On a macro level, I want to address the unique social determinants that create barriers to women’s healthcare.
New-York-Times-column-inspired 36 hours in Seattle
Wake up at 9 & get the yummiest carbs from Sea Wolf Bakery in Wallingford. Then head downtown and spend the morning in Pike Place Market (visit the gum wall, peruse the bookstores, sample the jams!). Clam chowder at Pike Place Chowder and some fresh mac n’ cheese from Beecher’s for lunch. Then walk down to the waterfront and walk along the Pier to the ferry terminal. Take the ferry to Bainbridge for afternoon wine tasting and beautiful views of the city. Back to Seattle in the evening for a delicious dinner in Cap Hill or Belltown (so many options—Thai, poke, Italian, you name it!) and end the night with drinks at Bathtub Gin and Co in Belltown. Wake up the next morning and go for a nice walk at Green Lake, Discovery Park, or Gasworks park. Stop for a delicious brunch on the way out!
Hobbies
Hanging out with my co-rezzies, eating my way through Seattle, dancing, hanging out on or near the water, and traveling the world (**on hold, thank you COVID).
Joy Inneh, MD (she/her)
Hometown: Sacramento, CA
Undergraduate
University of California, Merced (Human Biology)
Medical School
Meharry Medical College
Clinical & Research Interests
Borderline ovarian tumors! BIPOC and attitudes toward contraception, size discrimination in clinical medicine.
New-York-Times-column-inspired 36 hours in Seattle
Wake up at 7am. Hit Fuel Coffee or Morsel for breakfast and coffee. Walk the Arboretum. Body Pump class in Capitol Hill. Lunch and day drinking at Harry's Fine Foods. Nap time. Wake up for pre-dinner drinks at Bottlehouse. Dinner on the rooftop at Terra Plata. See a concert at Neptune Theater. Bar hop! In bed by 1am. Wake up for touristy things in Pike Place. Brunch and mimosas. Leave!
Hobbies
Sci/fi fantasy reader, writer for the Endometrial Cancer Action Network for African Americans, bar trivia nights, escape rooms, karaoke, live music (indie, pop, rock, Beyonce), coffee shop dweller, brunch, movies! (at home, with friends, *in theaters).
Alyssa Kosturakis, MD (she/her)
Hometown: Houston, TX
Undergraduate
University of Pennsylvania (Biological Basis of Behavior, Spanish minor)
Medical School
UT Health Science Center at San Antonio
Clinical & Research Interests
Improving access and quality care for uninsured and ethnic minorities. Infertility — specifically premature ovarian insufficiency and oncofertility.
New-York-Times-column-inspired 36 hours in Seattle
Get up at a reasonable hour and grab lox and bagel or brisket sandwich from Dingfelder’s Deli in Cap Hill. Set out for Oyster Dome hike with a bag full of snacks and home-made chicken salad sandwiches. Work up an appetite and stop by Taylor’s Oyster farm for seafood and drinks prior to heading back to Seattle. Round out the night with a delicious steak at Asadero in Ballard followed by cocktails at La Carta De Oaxaca. Sunday morning brew coffee and head to a climbing gym for a light work out and some bouldering.
Hobbies
Hanging out with friends and my S.O., hiking, walking (especially to Pike Place Market), trying new restaurants, sleeping
Lauren MacNeill, MD (she/her)
Hometown: Saratoga Springs, NY
Undergraduate
Macalester College (Biology, concentration in Community & Global Health)
Medical School
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Clinical & Research Interests
I like everything (...probably why I chose OBGYN) and plan to be a generalist! My work study job in college was supporting patients during abortions at the local Planned Parenthood, which sparked my interest in OBGYN and continued passion for reproductive justice and family planning. I'm on our hospital's Resident IT Committee and was a "SuperUser" for our Epic transition. I'm interested in how we can use EMRs to improve the efficiency and safety of our work.
New-York-Times-column-inspired 36 hours in Seattle
So little time, so much to do! I'd start Friday night with drinks - Unicorn Bar is hilarious and has great drinks and arcade games. Head to the Chihuly Gardens and Glass on Saturday morning and be amazed by the glass ceiling room. Wander down to Pike Place Market and watch the fish slinging, get free samples at Beecher's Cheese, and take a picture in front of the neon sign for the 'gram. Walk on to the ferry to Bainbridge Island and spend the rest of the day in the cute shops downtown, a winery, or take in some nature at the Bloedel Reserve botanical gardens. Then ferry back to Seattle at night offers great views of the city lights. Finish it off with a Sunday morning walking donut tour - in Cap Hill you can hit Mighty-O, General Porpoise, and Top Pot easily!
Hobbies
According to our Myers-Briggs tests, I'm the most introverted resident in the program! When I'm not recharging my introvert batteries by jammin' on my planner or crafting you can find me hanging out with my co-residents for dinner/drinks, a great sunset, or a viewing of the most recent Bachelor/Bachelorette episode. Other favorites include: camping, long walks exploring new neighborhoods, crafting the perfect charcuterie board, yoga, searching antique stores for treasures, and baking.
Jacqueline Nichols, MD (she/her)
Hometown: Highland Park, IL
Undergraduate
University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill (Biology, Political Science)
Medical School
University of Chicago
Clinical & Research Interests
I plan to be a generalist! My research looks at the effectiveness of GnRH agonist implants on suppressing puberty for gender diverse youth and precious puberty.
New-York-Times-column-inspired 36 hours in Seattle
Breakfast at Macrina followed by a short drive east to the Cascades for a half-day hike. There are so many to choose from! Afterwards, work my way back to the city for a fun happy hour at Rachel’s Ginger Beer. End the night with a barbeque on our rooftop soaking in the view and enjoying the company of my dog, Piper, and friends. Wake up the next morning for a walk around Green Lake. If the weather is nice, would recommend paddleboarding!
Hobbies
Thriller novels; spending times with my husband & dog; Running; 90’s Peloton Rides; Netflix; Sleeping; Traveling!!!
Andrea Rincon, MD (she/her)
Hometown: Colombia --> Miami, Florida
Undergraduate
University of Florida
Medical School
University of Florida
Clinical & Research Interests
I want to be a generalist! My interests lie serving underserved populations and addressing health inequities. I am part of the department DEI committee as well as the GME DEI committee. My research is on medical education. I hope to move back to Miami to practice when I’m done with residency.
New-York-Times-column-inspired 36 hours in Seattle
Land and go to dinner and cocktails! Stop by the Nest for breathtaking Seattle skyline views. Wake up and get an early morning workout at OTF (yes I'm that person). Go home and glam up. Walk down to Pike Place Market and buy some pretty flowers, eat chowder at Pike Place Chowder if it’s a cold day out. Pick up some passionfruit at the market (in the summer). Head out to Woodinville and do some winery hopping (sometimes you can bike from Seattle and back which is also gorgeous!) Head back and eat at a yummy restaurant (love to try new things) then watch the sunset at Golden Gardens with some drinks in hand, possible bonfire. Sunday do a hike, usually involving breathtaking views of lakes or day trip to Bainbridge/or any island! Finish the weekend with a rooftop barbecue with friends and enjoy some chill night by a fire.
Hobbies
Spending time with my goldendoodle and partner! On my days off I have a need to be on the go all the time, I LOVE wine, happy hours, eating good food and staying active to burn all the calories I like to eat. I also love to travel!! But obviously has been difficult lately.