Hometown: Houston, TX
Undergraduate: Stephen F. Austin State University
Medical School: Ross University
Residency: Sunrise GME Consortium-Mountainview Hospital Las Vegas, NV
Personal Interests: Piano, live music events, yoga, hiking

Why Infectious Diseases?
I decided to pursue Infectious Disease after an away rotation. I love how rewarding it can be to see patients improve in a short course of time, the diagnostic approach required, the variety of pathology it brings and lastly the investigative skills required to do this. I also have a keen interest in Critical Care Infectious Diseases.

Why Ochsner?
The stellar academic reputation, community of patients it serves, proximity to home and east Texas, in addition the diverse faculty and the best overall interview experience.

Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Undergraduate: Fordham University
Medical School: Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: University of North Carolina Health Southeastern Regional Medical Center
Personal Interests: Reading (have wall to wall books), Theological Studies, Doctor Who (British tv series), Bruce Springsteen, my iPod, hiking, parks, site seeing, world travel.

Why Infectious Diseases?
Infectious Diseases is a field in which a tangible difference can be immediately witnessed. During one day of a hospitalization, a patient may feel febrile and show clinical signs of illness. By a day later, that same patient may fully recover after receiving an antibiotic regimen. Moreover, ID is an ever-evolving field, and I have taken a special interest in diseases such as hepatitis C, TB, osteomyelitis, and neurocysticercosis. Also, with a plethora of research opportunities available, this renders ID a clinically and academically enriching field.

Why Ochsner?
Ochsner has deep roots in the community, serving a diverse population through innovation and collaboration. It is also a large tertiary academic institution supported by respected research-based medicine delivering highly specialized medical treatment. Moreover, living most of my life in the Big Apple it will be fitting to call the Big Easy my new home.

Hometown: Fremont, California
Undergraduate: University of California, Davis
Medical School: St. George's University
Residency: Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Personal Interests: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, live music, finding new restaurants, board games

Why Infectious Diseases?
I've been interested in Biology/Microbiology since my undergraduate studies. After my time in medical school clerkships and Internal Medicine Residency, I chose Infectious Diseases for it's cognitive aspects. There can be a great deal of detective work and systematic breakdown of differentials to get to the final diagnosis, as well as thoughtfulness to formalize a treatment plan. I find the whole process a very rewarding mental challenge.

Why Ochsner?
I was impressed by everything Ochsner's Infectious Disease Fellowship had to offer. Ochsner is a large health system in the region and there's plenty of opportunity for fellows to gain experience in antibiotic stewardship, infection control, travel and international medicine, and immunocompromised patients. As I already went to Grenada for medical school, I wanted to embrace the opportunity for another adventure outside of California by living in New Orleans.

Hometown: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Medical School: King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Residency: Ochsner Health
Current Position: Minister of Interior Medical City of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Hometown: Ponce, Puerto Rico
Undergraduate: Yale University, New Haven, CT
Medical School: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine, Río Piedras, Puerto Rico
Residency: Ochsner Health
Personal Interests: Travel, family and my pets

Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Undergraduate: Rutgers University
Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Residency: Ochsner Health
Current Position: ProHEALTH Care Associates, Long Island, New York

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Undergraduate: Purdue University
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Current Position: Ochsner Medical Center

Hometown: Vega Baja, Puerto Rico
Undergraduate: University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez
Medical School: University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus
Residency: Damas Hospital, Ponce, Puerto Rico
Current Position: Montefiore Medical Center. Assistant Professor at Albert Einstein School of Medicine

Hometown: Mayaguez, Puerto Rico
Undergraduate: University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez
Medical School: Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine
Residency: Damas Hospital, Ponce, PR
Current Position: Private Practice Orange Park, FL

Hometown: Villalba, Puerto Rico
Undergraduate: Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
Medical School: Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine
Residency: Hospital de la Concepcion, San German, Puerto Rico
Current Position: Ochsner Medical Center, Assistant Professor at University of Queensland