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Michelle Augstinas, DO

Evergreen Park, IL

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Intubations and sutures

The diverse community and practice scope

Playing with my dog

Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at MWU

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Orius Carter, MD

Brampton, ON

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Intubation

Had a good experience as a student, close to where I was already living

Table top Games, exercise, sports, Bible study, lumberjack

St. James School of Medicine

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Megan Contreras, MD

Berkley, MI

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Intubation

I picked OLY for the people! The residents I meant during my interview season we’re so kind, and willing to help others learn

Running, reading and hiking with my dogs.

American University of Antigua

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Leah Hochman, MD

Louisville, KY

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Hip Reductions!

Getting the opportunity to train at Oly allows me to gain exposure to a diverse range of hospitals and patient populations, and it provides the unique opportunity to train in two different states!

Hiking, Working Out, Trying out new restaurants

Ross University School of Medicine

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Khuzaima Javaid, MD

Lahore, Pakistan

Thundering tsunami

any ED procedure, but love CVC and US IVS :D

OLY may seem a community hospital but carries more diverse pathology and allows to take hands on experience on anything that any ED will ever see, so it is an exceptional place to get trained at

Food and Travel, also love cars

Foundation University Medical College

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Rajanikanth Kandula, MD

Orland Park, IL

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Chest tube

From the moment I interviewed with the Dr. Lepore I felt a genuine sense of welcome and respect. It immediately confirmed that this is a supportive environment where I can thrive, and I am thrilled by the prospect of joining the cohort here at Oly.

Having good cocktails/food, bowling, gym sessions, beach days, travel, shows, growing my own veggies.

Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College

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Samuel Mounce, MD

Springfield, IL

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Crash Central Line

Great variety of patient populations and practice settings, procedural experience, early clinical responsibility, and great co-residents!

Trivia, golf, patio beers

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine

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Thomas Ortlieb, DO

Algonquin IL

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Arguing with hospitalists

High acuity, community setting, great attendings

Golf, hockey, sleeping

Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Med

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Jayna Patel, DO

Santa Maria, CA

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Central Lines

This program offers great community training! We see a wide range of pathology on any given day, from medically complex patients to traumatic arrests, and we get to take primary responsibility for managing all. The opportunity to rotate at different sites has also broadened my experience & helped me build my autonomous practice.

Photography, Boxing, Concerts, Baking

A.T. Still University - School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona

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Melissa Robyn, MD

Rockford, IL

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Chest tubes!

Amazing schedule, great faculty, diverse pathology exposure, and providing care to my local community!

Getting food with friends, playing DND, traveling, and jogging with my huskies

Ross University School of Medicine

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