Mansoor Arain, MD - Class of 2016

Interventional Cardiology Specialist, Stratford Health Center California 

Dr. Mansoor Arain is an interventional and structural cardiologist on the Central Coast of California with a focus on complex coronary interventions and transcatheter aortic valve replacement.

How Training at Michigan Prepared You for Your Future Career

I loved my residency experience at University of Michigan. The faculty were/are exceptional clinicians and teachers, challenged me to grow as a physician and improve throughout training, and taught me the skills necessary to continually re-assess and modify my practice of medicine as appropriate post-graduation. The exposure to different practice environments, including the 2 academic hospitals, the VA hospital, and various community-based clinics, was invaluable. And I could not have asked for better co-residents.

Fun Memory from Your Time in Residency 

I have many fond memories of kayaking down the treacherous Huron River.

Taylor Broome, MD - Class of 2021

Med-Peds Hospitalist, Duke University

Dr. Broome is a Med-Peds Hospitalist with interests in medical education and quality improvement.

How Training at Michigan Prepared You for Your Future Career 

Residency at UofM taught me how to be comfortable with what I know and don’t know. It’s impossible in medicine, and especially Med-Peds, to know everything all the time. Learning how to thrive in the gray area is an important skill for a future hospitalist!

Fun Memory from Your Time in Residency 

I have so many fun stories from residency. Making silly videos with my residency class for Chamberpot, where the seniors roast the interns, was always a highlight. I also loved our Med-Peds outings like curling and going to the demolition derby!

Adam Marks, MD, MPH - Class of 2011

Adult & Pediatric Palliative Care, University of Michigan

How Training at Michigan Prepared You for Your Future Career 

Michigan prepared me to care for the sickest patients across disease states, of all ages. The Med/Peds residency also gave me the confidence I needed to have important conversations during difficult times in a patient’s illness trajectory.

Fun Memory from Your Time in Residency 

Best memories of residency involve working in the intensive care units! So much to learn and great clinical educators.

Robin Goldman, MD - Class of 2014

Med-Peds hospitalist at two UCSF affiliated hospitals, the San Francisco VA (IM) and a community hospital (Peds). 

Dr. Robin Goldman is the Director of Evaluation for the Health, Equity, Action and Leadership (HEAL) Initiative, a global health equity fellowship program.

How Training at Michigan Prepared You for Your Future Career 

The support of the program leadership and my co-residents has helped me figure out what made the most sense for me at various decision points in my career and these people continue to be a source of guidance when I need it. What I learned during my rotations, both from patients and attending, and at conferences made me feel prepared for my work following residency.

Fun Memory from Your Time in Residency 

Overall what I remember is the camaraderie across cohorts. And for a specific memory, probably the Med Peds holiday party white elephant, particularly the giant stuffed duck that someone tried to steal from Dr. Lukela's son.

Ashley Allen, MD - Class of 2020

Adult and Pediatric Palliative Care Provider, Duke University 

Dr. Ashley Allen works Inpatient/Outpatient with a special clinical/research interest in the Adolescent & Young Adult oncology population.

How Training at Michigan Prepared You for Your Future Career 

My training at Michigan provided me with a well-rounded training in both adult and pediatric medicine which I continue to use as a palliative care physician seeing patients all over the hospital. I specifically feel my experiences in the ICU and on my palliative care rotation helped me develop foundational serious-illness communication skills that I use every day in talking to patients and families.

Fun Memory from Your Time in Residency 

One of my favorite memories was our intern trip up north where we got to spend time together as a MP class and got to know our colleagues in the categorical programs in a super relaxed/fun setting. The Peds group did a wine tasting event that was a particular highlight for me.

Elizabeth Scruggs-Wodkowski, MD - Class of 2022

Second-year Adult Infectious Diseases Fellow, University of Michigan

How Training at Michigan Prepared You for Your Future Career 

Med-Peds at Michigan provided me with holistic, comprehensive medical training that I continue to use in many ways despite honing my focus in fellowship. I think the communication, flexibility, and teamwork skills I developed in residency have helped me provide compassionate, multi-faceted care to both patients and teams who consult me as an ID fellow.

Fun Memory from Your Time in Residency 

During my last year in residency two of my Med-Peds colleagues and I were seniors for three of the four Cardiology teams for the month of February. It was one of the hardest senioring months I have had, but having them closeby, sharing a team room or just down the hall, made the experience infinitely better. I think it really helped me understand how powerful the Med-Peds community is in providing friendship, support, and guidance during training.

John Kim, MD - Class of 2007

Therapeutic Endoscopist in an Academic Practice, Los Angeles General Medical Center

Dr. John Kim is serving as the Chief of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Los Angeles Medical Center.

How Training at Michigan Prepared You for Your Future Career 

Incredible training and amazing mentors who inspired greatness and strive for excellence. Pediatric training taught me the value of attention to detail and how to communicate with patients and family going through health crisis.

Fun Memory from Your Time in Residency 

First night intern call at Mott with co-interns, recruiting dinners and Med-Peds journal club.