Class of 2022

	Mohanad Alhumayed, MD Hometown: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Undergraduate / Medical School: King Saud University / King Saud University Favorite thing about UCSD: the diversity Favorite thing to do in San Diego: Go hiking Fun fact: I love travelling and exploring new cultures. I’ve been to 30+ cities in the world. Istanbul is my favorite! Favorite taco in San Diego: Karina’s
	Andy Awwad, MD (IR) Hometown: Hershey, PA Undergrad / Medical School: Penn State/Penn State College of Medicine Favorite thing about UCSD: We’re the only academic institution in the city and serve a diverse patient population. Favorite thing to do in San Diego: Tie between golfing versus dinner and drinks in Little Italy. Fun fact: I thought I could be a rapper in college. Favorite taco in San Diego: City Tacos in North Park Twitter
	David Brogan, MD Hometown: Okemos, Michigan Undergraduate / Medical School: Michigan State University / Wayne State University School of Medicine Favorite thing about UCSD: My coresidents Favorite thing to do in San Diego: Anything that involves enjoying the nice weather Favorite taco in San Diego: Lola 55
	Eric Gray, MD Hometown: San Luis Obispo, CA Undergraduate / Medical School: Pepperdine / UC Irvine School of Medicine Favorite thing about UCSD: The people Favorite thing to do in San Diego: Go to the beach Fun fact: My favorite coffee is Philtered Soul from Philz Favorite taco in San Diego: Puesto
	Shannon Green, MD Hometown: Bella Vista, CA Undergrad / Medical School: UC Santa Barbara / UC San Diego School of Medicine Favorite thing about UCSD: The weather Favorite thing to do in San Diego: Paddle boarding Fun fact: My dog, Ned, is a rescued greyhound who’s racing name was Trouble Brewing, which is now the name of my husband’s home brew Favorite taco in San Diego: Classic fish taco at Oscar’s
	Michael Liu, MD (ESIR) Hometown: San Marino, CA Undergrad / Medical School: UC San Diego / George Washington University School of Medicine Favorite thing about UCSD: Superb educators and amazing co-residents Favorite thing to do in San Diego: Night out in Little Italy, Bar Hopping, Beaches, Gym Fun fact: I've swam with a whale shark Favorite taco in San Diego: Oscar’s Mexican Seafood Twitter
	Smita Patel, MD (IR) Hometown: Spartanburg, SC Undergrad / Medical School: Duke University / George Washington University School of Medicine Favorite thing about UCSD: my coresidents Favorite thing to do in San Diego: enjoying the views, so long as there is a window separating me from nature Fun fact: my Southern accent inevitably will take you by surprise Favorite taco in San Diego: Galaxy Taco Twitter
	Tara Retson, MD, PhD (T32) Hometown: Tempe, Arizona Undergrad / Medical School: Arizona State University / Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University Favorite thing about UCSD: The faculty - they like teaching, they're approachable, and a lot of them are low-key hilarious Favorite thing to do in San Diego: Wander around my neighborhood or Balboa park. I don't get out to surf enough, but it's awesome Fun fact: Current reigning UCSD Radiology Fantasy Football champion. Also, I make a lot of unintentional puns and usually have no idea. Favorite taco in San Diego: City Tacos Twitter
	Adam Searleman, MD, PhD (T32) Hometown: Canton, NY Undergraduate / Medical School: Clarkson University / Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. Favorite thing about UCSD: The people are friendly Favorite thing to do in San Diego: Hike mountains with my family Fun fact: I have a pet lovebird named Suny Favorite taco in San Diego: I prefer hotpot or poke
	Kang Wang, MD, PhD (T32) Hometown: Guangzhou, China Undergraduate / Medical School: UC Berkeley / UC San Diego Favorite thing about UCSD: World-class research facilities, and the many affiliation with many of the surrounding institutions like Salk, Scripps, Sanford Burnham, etc Favorite thing to do in San Diego: Try out new restaurants in San Diego Fun fact: I have a clone (twin brother) in San Diego Favorite taco in San Diego: Lola 55

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