Class of 2025

	Juliet Alla, MD Hometown: Newton, MA Undergraduate / Medical School: Oberlin College / Oregon Health & Science University Favorite thing about UCSD: Excellent training with dynamic residents and warm faculty Favorite thing to do in San Diego: Outside, on the water, with a coffee (in that order) Fun fact: I've swum in the Antarctic and it's simultaneously awful and awesome Favorite taco in San Diego: Are there even bad tacos here?
	Deema Anaam, MD Hometown: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Undergraduate / Medical School: Alfaisal University Favorite thing about UCSD: The friendly environment. Favorite thing to do in San Diego: Food, Food, and coffee. Fun fact: I moved to 7 states in less than 5 years! Favorite taco in San Diego: Taco Stand
	Rashid Barnawi, MD Hometown: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Undergraduate / Medical School: King Abdulaziz University Faculty of Medicine Favorite thing about UCSD: Diversity and inclusion Favorite thing to do in San Diego: Jet skiing and pretty much any water sport! pick-up soccer and nightlife Fun fact: I won the first place prize in an art contest amongst all high schools in my city Favorite taco in San Diego: Lucha Libre
	Erika Castro, MD Hometown: San Antonio, TX Undergraduate / Medical School: Rice University / University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Favorite thing about UCSD: Friendly coresidents and excellent teaching from faculty Favorite thing to do in San Diego: Go to the beach; La Jolla shores is lots of fun! Fun fact: My goal is to visit at least one public park in every state Favorite taco in San Diego: Taco Stand
	Mansur Ghani, MD (T32) Hometown: West Hills, CA Undergraduate / Medical School: Yale University / Yale SOM Favorite thing about UCSD: Amazing mentors and the collegial and supportive environment Favorite thing to do in San Diego: Hiking and cycling Fun fact: I enjoy astronomy and astrophotography Favorite taco in San Diego: City Tacos Twitter
	Edward (Ted) Koellhoffer, MD, PhD (T32) Hometown: Byram, NJ Undergraduate / Medical School: Boston College / McGovern Medical School at UT Health Favorite thing about UCSD: The collegial atmosphere, endless research opportunities, and world-class training Favorite thing to do in San Diego: Spending time outdoors in the amazing SoCal weather, whether it's going to the beach, watching the sunset, or taking our dog to the park Fun fact: In high school I was the oompah band leader in our school's German Folk Club Favorite taco in San Diego: Yet to be determined Twitter
	Claire Meriwether, MD Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Undergraduate / Medical School: Duke University / UCSD Favorite thing about UCSD: Too many to name... I loved being a medical student here, and am thrilled to be continuing here for my residency! Favorite thing to do in San Diego: Early morning farmers' market followed by coffee + the beach Fun fact: I have played the violin since I was 4 years old Favorite taco in San Diego: Puesto
	Luis Monterroso, MD Hometown: Upland, CA Undergraduate / Medical School: Rice University, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry Favorite thing about UCSD: The faculty, community, and focus on resident wellness Favorite thing to do in San Diego: Going to Petco Park! Fun fact: I love spending time with my older brother doing car maintenance. We're both huge Subaru enthusiasts and I am a proud owner of a 2005 World Rally Blue WRX "Blobeye" Favorite taco in San Diego: Taco Stand
	Alton Skaggs, MD Hometown: Temecula, CA Undergraduate / Medical School: UC San Diego / UC Davis Favorite thing about UCSD: : Culture, faculty, weather, and proximity to the ocean Favorite thing to do in San Diego: Surfing, hiking, camping, and spending time with my kids Fun fact: When I started medical school, I was open to every specialty except for radiology Favorite taco in San Diego: Los Tacos
	Matthew Zabel, MD, PhD (T32) Hometown: Simi Valley, CA Undergraduate / Medical School: South Dakota State University / California Northstate University School of Medicine Favorite thing about UCSD: Location, location, location, and the people Favorite thing to do in San Diego: Surf and rock climb Fun fact: Played NCAA Division 1 baseball Favorite taco in San Diego: Juanitas Twitter

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