Hometown: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Undergraduate / Medical School: King Abdulaziz University Favorite things about UCSD: Culture, faculty, endless research opportunities, and prominent educational system Favorite things to do in San Diego: Going outdoor, catching sunset, exploring new places Fun fact: My dream vacation is going to Cappadocia and riding in a hot air balloon Favorite taco in San Diego: Still exploring
Hometown: Hail City, Saudi Arabia Undergraduate / Medical School: College of Medicine, University of Hail Favorite thing about UCSD: The opportunity to work directly with faculty & staff at a renowned university, seeing all the cultural diversity & learning from everyone Favorite thing to do in San Diego: That feeling of being a tourist when you explore a different part of the town! Fun fact: I broke my right arm then left leg same week when I was 5 years old! Favorite taco in San Diego: Puesto Mission Valley
Hometown: San Diego, CA Undergraduate / Medical School: University of Washington/University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Favorite thing about UCSD: The people! Fun, supportive, and knowledgeable faculty. Also, the location Favorite thing to do in San Diego: Pick-up basketball, beach volleyball, and other beach activities Fun fact: I drive a car that is as old as I am Favorite taco in San Diego: Classic fish from Brigantine, followed by Lucha Libre, then Oscar’s
Hometown: Ashdod, Israel and New York City Undergraduate / Medical School: CUNY Macaulay Honors College @ College of Staten Island, Albert Einstein College of Medicine Favorite thing about UCSD: Amazing natural resources nearby, exceptionally smart and kind people Favorite thing to do in San Diego: Outdoor activities with my family and friends, hunt for tasty brew Fun fact: I enjoy climbing frozen waterfalls Favorite taco in San Diego: Lucha Libre
Hometown: Mill Valley, CA Undergraduate / Medical School: UC Berkeley / UCSF SOM Favorite thing about UCSD: the people, the research environment Favorite thing to do in San Diego: Beach running Fun fact: I have backpacked over 600 miles in the Sierras Favorite taco in San Diego: Lucha Libre so far, but still exploring
Hometown: San Diego, CA Hometown: Ellicott City, Maryland Undergrad: University of Maryland, College Park Medical School: Yale University Favorite thing about UCSD: Location is unbeatable Favorite thing to do in San Diego: Lots of golf! Fun fact: I started learning music production R1 year. Roast my tracks at soundcloud.com/chaitx Favorite taco in San Diego: Palmitos in North Clairemont is only a few blocks from my house, so I eat there all the time
Hometown: Hamilton, ON, Canada Undergraduate / Medical School: McMaster University - Hamilton, ON / Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine - Rochester, MN Favorite thing about UCSD: The people and the teaching/learning! Favorite thing to do in San Diego: Enjoying the beautiful weather and sunshine Fun fact: My name was a mistake at birth (supposed to be "Lisa") Favorite taco in San Diego: Kiko's Place Seafood (with their "Krazy Ceviche")
Hometown: Tehran, Iran Undergraduate / Medical School: Tehran University of Medical Sciences Favorite thing about UCSD: Down to earth community who make every day count! Favorite thing to do in San Diego: Running and spotting sea lions Fun fact: I love to travel off the unbeaten pathway! Favorite taco in San Diego: Old Town
Hometown: Hosaena, Ethiopia Undergraduate / Medical School: Jimma University College of Public health and Medical Sciences, Ethiopia Favorite thing about UCSD: Friendly faculty and residents Favorite thing to do in San Diego: outdoor activities with friends and family Fun fact: I was the keyboardist for my choir when I was in elementary and high school Favorite taco in San Diego: yet to chose
Hometown: Paducah, KY Undergraduate / Medical School: University of Louisville, University of Louisville School of Medicine Favorite thing about UCSD: the sincere comradery amongst residents and how approachable faculty are for mentorship Favorite thing to do in San Diego: I love living downtown so I can explore the restaurants and breweries. Fun fact: I’m a huge table tennis fan, hoping to get back into a club here Favorite taco in San Diego: so far, it’s the birria queso taco from Serrano’s Street Tacos downtown
Hometown: Tehran, Iran Undergraduate / Medical School: Arak University of Medical Sciences Favorite thing about UCSD: friendly environment, great education and diversity Favorite thing to do in San Diego: water sports, hiking, La Jolla Cove is lots of fun Fun fact: I enjoy baking different types of pastries for special occasions! Favorite taco in San Diego: Still working on it!
Hometown: Beirut/ Sydney Undergraduate / Medical School: American University of Beirut Favorite thing about UCSD: the staff! Favorite thing to do in San Diego: No question about it, it's the beach Fun fact: I like to sing and have a YouTube page that I upload song covers to in my free time. I was scouted to enter The Voice during medical school but did not end up going because of the time I spent in anatomy lab Favorite taco in San Diego: Do not have one yet, time to go exploring
Hometown: Palm Springs, CA Undergraduate / Medical School: UC Davis / Yale School of Medicine Favorite thing about UCSD: The eucalyptus trees Favorite thing to do in San Diego: Eating, hiking, exploring So-Cal Fun fact: I like flying airplanes Favorite taco in San Diego: Roberto's Taco Shop (the burrito though)
