Current Residents | Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation (2023)

Hometown:Portland, Oregon
Medical school:OHSU
Fellowship plans:Orthopaedic Trauma, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA
Personal interests:Being outdoors - especially in the mountains, motorcycle racing, skiing, supporting Michigan athletics (Go Blue!) and spending time with my wife and our two children
Favorite things about Portland:Being surrounded by our closest friends and family, unparalleled diversity of world-class outdoor activities, friendly people

Hometown:Hillsboro, OR
Medical school:OHSU
Fellowship plans:Hand, Upper Extremity and Microvascular Fellowship, UC Davis
Personal interests:Family, photography, bird hunting, hiking, fishing
Favorite things about Portland:The summers, beer and food scene, proximity to outdoor adventures

Hometown:Memphis, TN
Medical school:University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Fellowship plans:Sports Medicine and Shoulder Surgery, UCSF
Personal interests:Running and working out, basketball, playing with my dog, hanging out with friends, supporting Vanderbilt athletics and the Memphis Grizzlies
Favorite things about Portland:Exploring the city, trying the amazing breweries and restaurants, going to great concerts

Hometown:St. Thomas, VI
Medical school:Howard University College of Medicine
Fellowship plans:Adult Reconstruction,Rush University, Chicago, IL
Personal interests:Basketball, travel, TV shows, cooking
Favorite things about Portland:Love how nice everyone is and excited to embrace all of the outdoor activities

Hometown:Ketchikan/Juneau, AK
Medical school:University of Washington
Fellowship plans:Hand and Upper Extremity, OHSU
Personal interests:Friends/family, all outdoor sports/activities, running, biking, soccer, basketball, woodworking, food/cooking, music, gardening
Favorite things about Portland:What’s not to like? It’s got all my favorite things!

Hometown: Bloomington, MN
Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School
Fellowship Plans: Undecided on fellowship plans, but I have a special interest in the geriatric population
Personal Interests: I enjoy playing volleyball, baking, hiking, camping and travel. I also love spending time with my husband and catahoula leopard dog, Hertz
Favorite Things About Portland: We haven't been in Portland long, but our favorite things about the city so far are the great food/drink scene and the beauty of the surrounding landscape, with as much hiking/camping as we could want!

Hometown: Seattle, Washington
Medical School: University of Rochester
Fellowship Plans: Undecided
Personal Interests: Hiking, good food, reading, Seattle sports
Favorite Things About Portland: The amazing restaurants and the mountains

Hometown: Mill Creek, WA
Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine
Fellowship Plans: Undecided
Personal Interests: Baking, hiking, skiing, rock climbing, amateur carpentry, Cougar football
Favorite things about Portland: Exploring Portland’s delicious food scene and experiencing the beautiful outdoors surrounding the city

Hometown: Columbia, S.C.
Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Fellowship Plans: Undecided
Personal Interests: Spending time with my dog and wife, entertaining friends with dinner or a cookout, live music, college football and everything outdoors: hiking, camping, cycling, sailing, golf and skiing
Favorite things about Portland: The bike-ability!!! I ride to work, dinner, and everything else within the city, at all hours with a complete feeling of safety

Hometown: Lower Merion, PA
Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University
Fellowship Plans: Undecided
Personal Interests: Figure skating, cooking/baking, music, gardening, hiking
Favorite things about Portland: The people are really friendly, there's no humidity, stunning mountain views on clear days and, of course, all the amazing food

Hometown: Evanston, IL
Medical School: University of Pennsylvania
Fellowship Plans: Undecided
Personal Interests: Skiing, running, ultimate frisbee, hiking and knitting
Favorite Things About Portland: Farmer's markets, bike-ability and mountain views

Hometown: Portland, OR
Medical School: OHSU
Fellowship Plans: Undecided
Personal Interests: Fly fishing, beekeeping, trail running and skiing
Favorite Things About Portland: Inclement weather, Burgerville, Mount Hood, Timbers games, salmonberries and Forest Park

Hometown: Portland, OR
Medical School: OHSU
Fellowship Plans: Undecided
Personal Interests: Building computers and learning about advancements in technology, practicing and learning judo (have been practicing for 15 years), playing other sports and being active
Favorite Things About Portland: Trying out new food places (restaurants, pubs/breweries, food carts)around the city, watching the ongoing development of the city

Hometown: Greenwood Village, CO
Medical School: Stanford School of Medicine
Fellowship Plans: Undecided
Personal Interests: Spending time with family and friends, reading, traveling and all outdoor activities (Favorites include backpacking, trail running, horseback riding, SCUBA diving and skiing)
Favorite Things About Portland:Ilove the accessibility of both the beaches and the mountains. There are so many beautiful state parks and recreation areas to explore. Portland is a wonderful city with very kind people, great book stores, and amazing food

Hometown: San Luis Obispo, CA
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences
Fellowship Plans:Undecided
Personal Interests:Backpacking, surfing, fly fishing, ski/snowboarding and playing with my pups
Favorite Things About Portland: Accessibility to the coast, gorge and surrounding mountains, parking on the left side of the street and dog friendly establishments

Hometown:Olympia, WA
Medical school:Oregon Health & Science University
Fellowship:Undecided
Personal interests:I enjoy spending time with my wife and dog, hanging out with friends and family, working out, and playing board games
Favorite things about Portland:My favorite things about Portland are the amazing food and drink scene, bike / walkability of the city, the beautiful surrounding nature, and the PNW summers

Hometown:Federal Way, WA
Medical school:Oregon Health & Science University
Fellowship plans:Enthusiastically undecided
Personal interests:Spending time with my fiance and dog, hiking, skiing, reading, golf
Favorite things about Portland:Abundant outdoor activities and mild weather to do them in

Hometown:Newberg, OR
Medical school:Virginia Commonwealth University
Fellowship plans:Undecided
Personal interests:Hiking, biking, weightlifting, track & field, and competitive marksmanship
Favorite things about Portland:Heart Coffee, Ken's Artisan Pizza, and trips to Mt. Hood and Cannon Beachwith friends and family

Hometown:Garden Grove, California
Medical school:Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Fellowship plans:Undecided
Personal interests:Trail running, road cycling, backpacking, skiing, painting, ceramics (hand building), and sustainability in surgery
Favorite things about Portland:Clean air and delicious tap water, unlimited trail running in Forest Park,waking up to Willamette River views, fantastic food, thriving art scene, and culture of environmentalappreciation

Hometown:Juneau, AK
Medical school:University of Washington School of Medicine
Fellowship plans:Undecided
Personal interests:Skiing, hiking, camping, and walks with my wife and dog
Favorite things about Portland:I love being able to drive to the beach or the mountains within 2 hours, and all the trails, lakes and rivers inbetween

Hometown:Norwalk, California
Medical School:UCLA/Drew
Fellowship Plans: Undecided
Personal Interests:Tennis, golfing, fishing, grilling, hiking, and watching movies/anime
Favorite Things About Portland:Everything is so green and proximity to outdoors is unparalleled! Also, it has a great food and drink scene.

Hometown:Windsor, Colorado
Medical School:University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
Fellowship Plans: Undecided
Personal Interests:Spending time with my wife and son, guitar, trail running, skiing, surfing, cooking and baking
Favorite Things About Portland:Ease of access to ocean and mountains, trail running in Forest Park, lots of good coffee shops, and Ken’sArtisan Bakery

Hometown:Eugene, OR
Medical School:Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Fellowship Plans: Undecided
Personal Interests:All things fitness and sports, live music, NPR Tiny Desk Concerts​​​​​​​
Favorite Things About Portland:The outdoor adventures and unlimited food options as well as that my family is close

Hometown:Sugar Land, TX
Medical School:Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Fellowship Plans: Undecided
Personal Interests:I love playing basketball, hiking/backpacking, biking, baking, and spending time with my fiancée,friends, and family
Favorite Things About Portland:The emphasis on bike-ability, the incredible trails and mountain views nearby, theshort distance to the beautiful Oregon coast, but most of all, the lack of humidity!

Hometown:Beaverton, OR
Medical School:Oregon Health and Science University
Fellowship Plans: Undecided
Personal Interests:The outdoors (hiking, rock climbing, swimming), volleyball, crafting, music, and spending time with​​​​​​​the dogs
Favorite Things About Portland:The mountains, forests, and water. It is such a beautiful place with so many things to doboth indoors and outdoors

Hometown:Muncie, IN
Medical school:Indiana University School of Medicine
Fellowship plans:Hand Fellowship at University of New Mexico
Personal interests:Hiking, biking, running and brewing
Favorite things about Portland:Outdoor activities, breweries, coffee and the food

Hometown:Salem, OR
Medical school:University of Alabama at Birmingham
Fellowship plans:Hand and Upper Extremity, Brown Department of Orthopaedic Surgery
Personal interests:Spending time with family, working with my hands, fly fishing, hiking, camping and sports
Favorite things about Portland:The food scene, the proximity to family, the panorama afforded by OHSU and the easy access to many activities perfect for the outdoor enthusiast

Hometown:Eugene, OR
Medical school:OHSU
Fellowship plans:UCSF Sports Medicine & Shoulder Fellowship
Personal interests:Hiking, running, snowboarding, soccer and cooking
Favorite things about Portland:The variety of outdoor adventures nearby, the endless number of delicious restaurants, and the tasty IPAs

Hometown:Anchorage, AK
Medical school:University of Washington
Fellowship plans:Adult Reconstruction, Rothman Orthopaedics
Personal interests:Rowing, hockey, crossword puzzles
Favorite things about Portland:Aliki's Farm

Hometown:Portland, OR
Medical school:OHSU
Fellowship plans:Pediatric Orthopaedics, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Personal interests:Baking cookies, running, cross-training, and exploring different cultures through travel
Favorite things about Portland:The summers in Portland are amazing, each day is sunny and warm without humidity, which allows Portland residents to embrace life outdoors.