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Class of 2027

Vincent Adams, MD

Hometown: Modesto, CA
Undergraduate: Kansas State University
Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine
Hobbies: Bodybuilding, car restoration, martial arts, overlanding, hiking, traveling
Fun facts: I’ve bench pressed 400 lbs and passed the Federal Air Marshal Qualification Course (TPC)

Arsen Mkrtchyan, MD

Hometown: Reseda, CA
Undergraduate: University of California Irvine
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Hobbies and Interests: Weightlifting, Running, Playing Football, Working on my car, Car detailing, Playing video games, Traveling the world, Going out on spontaneous adventures, Going to the movies, Spending time with friends and family, Playing Durak, Cooking and perfecting new dishes (Steak is my favorite), and trying new food.
Fun Facts: My fastest half mile time is 1:56, Fastest 3 mile time is 14:49.

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Jasmin Custodio, MD

Hometown: Visalia, CA
Undergraduate: California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo
Medical School: St. George’s University, Grenada
Hobbies: Board games, karaoke, wine tasting, cooking, getting cats to like me, all things Taylor Swift
Fun fact: I can devour 5lbs of shrimp in one sitting.

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London Knight, DO

Hometown: San Diego, CA
Undergraduate: Santa Clara University
Medical School: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Going on walks with my two dogs, going to the gym, meditating, trying new recipes, playing Xbox, binge watching shows, and reading long novels
Fun fact: I have a rather large fear of bees (I’ve never been stung). I am aware and appreciate all that they do for our environment, but if one flies nearby, I will abandon you and run to safety.

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Munyal Zira, MD

Hometown: Bakersfield, CA
Undergraduate: University of Prince Edward Island, Canada
Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine
Hobbies: I’m a huge foodie whether it’s cooking it or trying out restaurants. I’m a serial audiobook listener (I have all but 3 badges in my collection). My favourite thing to do is travel and spend time with my family, I am always looking forward to the next travel experience.
Fun Fact: I love to eat burgers. I once ate a burger everyday from different restaurants for a month straight. I do not recommend that diet, but it was worth it!

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Seungj Hwang, DO

Hometown: Orange County, CA
Undergraduate: University of California Irvine
Medical School: Touro University Nevada
Hobbies: Spoiling my dog Happy, annoying my brother, losing at board games, road trips, zoning out, açaí bowls and boba
Fun Fact: I’m from SoCal and used to work at a water amusement park in high school, but never actually learned how to swim.

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Thinh Tran, MD

Hometown: Palm Desert, California
Undergraduate: The Master's University, Santa Clarita, CA
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Hobbies: I enjoy traveling and exploring new places. I also like hitting up the arcades and batting cages to relieve stress.
Fun facts: I'm a huge Dodger's fan. Go Blue!

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Liana Rizkalla

Hometown: Huntington Beach, CA
Undergraduate: University of San Diego
Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University SOM
Hobbies: Bouldering, ocean swimming, volleyball, spikeball, traveling, playing with my Chiweenie Bella.
Fun facts: My parents are vignerons.

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Class of 2028

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Charlotte Smith

Hometown: Marin County, CA
Undergraduate: UCLA
Medical School: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Hobbies: Skiing, hiking, eating, playing ukulele, going to concerts, travelling, wine tasting.
Fun facts: I was in a Metallica documentary.

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Jason Phan

Hometown: San Jose
Undergraduate: UC Davis
Medical School: Kansas City University
Hobbies: Playing and watching (Warriors) basketball, volleyball, pickleball, tennis, hiking, cooking, attending outdoor concerts.
Fun facts: I've done a Tough Mudder race and almost passed out at an obstacle that electrocutes you.

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Dina Shakran

Hometown: Mille Valley, CA (OG is Cairo, Egypt!)
Undergraduate: UC Berkeley
Medical school: California Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Traveling, hiking, listening to music (all the time), binge watching TV shows, cooking and eating.
Fun fact: I technically have two birthdays.

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Karena Fassett

Hometown: San Diego, CA
Undergraduate: SDSU
Medical School: TCU School of Medicine
Hobbies: Rock climbing, snowboarding, live music, hosting friends, and trying new things!
Fun Facts: I tend to take the scenic route.

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Yuxin Ouyang

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Undergraduate: Drexel University
Medical School: Albany Medical College
Hobbies: Photography, film, mixology, traveling, camping, rock climbing, tennis, board games, going out with friends.
Fun fact: I have studied in 5 countries.

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Class of 2029

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Amritpal Singh, MD

Hometown: Atwater, CA
Undergraduate: UC Merced
Medical School: UCSF
Hobbies: Hiking, recently started boxing, learning as many handyman skills as possible!
Fun facts: I never knew my hair’s curly until I stopped getting haircuts during Covid.

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Kirit Singh, MD

Hometown: Westlake Village, CA
Undergraduate: University of California, Santa Barbara
Medical School: St. George University
Hobbies: Traveling, Cooking, Hiking and Reading
Fun facts: When I say I like spicy food, I mean if my eyes aren’t watering and I’m not sweating it’s not spicy enough.

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Alexa Fabrizio, MD

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Undergraduate: Michigan State University
Medical school: California University of Science and Medicine
Hobbies: Traveling, hiking, working out, going to the beach, gardening, spoiling my dog
Fun fact: I’m obsessed with my golden retriever, Lacey, and I tend to convince the people around me that they also need a dog. For example, during medical school I persuaded my best friend to adopt a dog I found at the shelter that I knew she’d like… and she did!

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Nolan Tombler, DO

Hometown: Bethlehem, PA
Undergraduate: Temple University, Philadelphia
Medical School: Touro University California
Hobbies: Snowboarding, Rock Climbing, Trail Running, Woodworking, Gardening, Mountain biking
Fun Facts: I spent 7 years as a US Navy Deep Sea Diver

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Joseph Tallakson, MD

Hometown: Glendora, CA
Undergraduate: Cal Poly Pomona
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean
Hobbies: Guitar, Cooking/FOOD, reality TV, outdoor adventures, travel, pick-up basketball
Fun fact: I did my MS3 year in London and went to 10 different European countries that year!

Class of 2030

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Jim Schroeder, DO

Hometown: Elgin, TX
Undergraduate: University of Wyoming
Medical School: Idaho College of Osteopathic medicine
Hobbies: Strategy games (Warhammer and chess), Dungeons & Dragons, drone photography, and herpetology.
Fun facts: I once applied to American Ninja Warrior. I also tried stand-up comedy—it went well enough that I’m afraid to try it again.

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Judy Kim, DO

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Undergraduate: USC
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences
Hobbies: Traveling, trying new places to eat/recipes, running, snowboarding, photography
Fun facts: I have an unhealthy love for spicy food and will put hot sauce on almost anything.

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Jie Tang, MD

Hometown: Daly City, CA
Undergraduate: UC Davis
Medical school: North state University, College of Medicine
Hobbies: Badminton, crochet, cooking, hiking, bouldering, traveling
Fun fact: I’m terrified of birds.

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Rafael Verduzco Guillen, MD

Hometown: Bakersfield, CA
Undergraduate: UC Berkeley
Medical School: UCSF
Hobbies: Playing soccer, going to the gym, thrifting, watching movies, and hanging out with any and all cats
Fun Facts: I grew up here in East Bakersfield and attended Foothill High School.

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Bangyan Xiong, DO

Hometown: San Diego, CA
Undergraduate: Ohio State University
Medical School: LECOM
Hobbies: Running, Skiing, hiking, drawing, writing, travelling, fossil hunting, gaming
Fun fact: I've chased a full solar eclipse before.