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Connor Buechler, M.D.PGY-5 Med DermHometown: Jackson, MS / Detroit, MI Undergrad: University of Wisconsin-MadisonMedical School: Wayne State University School of MedicineFun Fact: I also sing with the Minnesota Chorale, the principal chorus of the Minnesota Orchestra, and serve on the board of Minnesota Doctors for Health Equity. Hobbies: Singing, cycling, cross-country skiing, cuddling with my perfect dog Franklin, and becoming too emotionally invested in the Detroit Lions. Favorite things about living in the Twin Cities: Tie between having such easy access to all of the seasonal outdoor activities you could ever want and the truly outstanding restaurant scene. Favorite thing about the residency program: Our blend of faculty specialty and genderm clinics, as well as the diversity of patients that we see at each of our sites. Career Goal: Academic practice
Adarsh Ravishankar, M.D.PGY-5 Med DermHometown: Eden Prairie, MNUndergrad: University of MinnesotaMedical School: University of Minnesota Medical SchoolFun Fact: I’ve travelled to 7 countries during residency!Hobbies: Hiking, traveling, baking, playing the guitarFavorite thing about living in the Twin Cities: There are no shortage of restaurants to try out in the Twin Cities!Favorite thing about the residency program: The people! I truly love working with my co-residents, and the faculty are all very supportive of my interests and goals.Career goal: Academics
Owen Dean, M.D.PGY-4 Med DermHometown: Syracuse, NY Undergrad: Cornell University Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry Fun Fact: I taught fish farming in rural Zambia after college. Hobbies: Building stuff, running Favorite things about living in the Twin Cities: Summer: the bike paths! Winter: the frozen lakes for cross country skiing! Favorite thing about the residency program: The co-residents!
Alexander Sherban, M.D.PGY-4 Med DermHometown: Bedford County, VA Undergrad: Berklee College of Music Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University Fun Fact: I love winter. Hobbies: Trail running, Outdoorsy stuff, Music Favorite things about living in the Twin Cities: The bike friendly infrastructure, proximity to trails, and bitter, bitter cold. Favorite thing about the residency program: Co-residents in both medicine and dermatology. Diversity of training sites. Career Goal: Rural Derm + Primary Care. Or maybe Rheumatology?
Jenna Betz, M.D.PGY-4 DermatologyHometown: Grass Valley, CA Undergrad: University of California, Los Angeles Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences Hobbies: Reading, singing, traveling, spending time with friends Favorite things about living in the Twin Cities: All of the amazing walking paths! Favorite thing about the residency program: Our wonderful patient population Career Goal: Provide compassionate, individualized care for all patients
Jessica Padniewski, D.O.PGY-4 DermatologyHometown: Minneapolis, MN Undergrad: University of Minnesota Medical School: A.T. Still University Fun Fact: I am 100% Polish and fluent in Polish! Hobbies: I enjoy swimming, biking, running in or around one of MN's many lakes. I also enjoy paddle boarding, boating, hiking, snowboarding and traveling to new places to scuba dive. Otherwise, you can find me volunteering with the Junior League of Minneapolis in my freetime. Favorite things about living in the Twin Cities: My favorite thing about the Twin Cities are the 4 seasons and the diversity each season brings. Favorite thing about the residency program: My favorite thing about the program are my co-residents! Career Goal: I hope to continue exploring complex medical dermatology cases, perfect my surgical skills and to ultimately join a Dermatology practice that shares my passion for Dermatology!
Michele Buonomo, M.D.PGY-4 DermatologyHometown: Excelsior, MN Undergrad: University of Minnesota Medical School: University of Minnesota Hobbies: Going for walks and playing with my dog Maisie! Spending time with friends, cooking, watching documentaries, traveling, reading Favorite things about living in the Twin Cities: Warm summers, variety of restaurants Favorite thing about the residency program: Co-residents, faculty, variety of rotation sites
Teekz Yenpasook, D.O.PGY-4 DermatologyHometown: Oakland, California (Bay Areaaaa!) Undergrad: University of California, San Diego Medical School: Touro University California Fun Fact: I'm a plant Dad, Linguaphile (Speak 4 at varying levels!), am a Cancer Fighter & Survivor and a strong social justice/DEIB advocate. Hobbies: Mentoring Premed and Medical students, Making Skin of Color Educational Videos on IG @DermDrTeekz, learning languages and cooking! Favorite things about living in the Twin Cities: I love the beautiful nature within and surrounding the Twin Cities. I'm a pure city-person and never cared for nature but the Twin Cities has definitely changed my perspective. Also watching Viking vs Niners, Twins vs A's/SF Giants and Music concerts are so affordable out here. Favorite thing about the residency program: The patient population I get to work with, impact and learn from. Love my continuity clinic at HCMC. The interesting and amazing dermatological diseases we encounter and learn about. Career Goal: My career goal is to practice dermatology with a special focus on serving underrepresented populations, including individuals with skin of color and those who are sexually and gender diverse. I aim to specialize in laser and cosmetic procedures, as well as the medical and surgical management of conditions like pigmentary disorders, acne, and hidradenitis suppurativa, while also dedicating time to teaching and combating misinformation on social media.
Hemin Lee, M.D.PGY-3 Med DermHometown: Seoul, South Korea Undergrad: Yonsei University College of MedicineMedical School: Yonsei University College of MedicineFun Fact: There was a period when I was a Broadway fanatic, going to musicals almost every week! Hobbies: Visiting cute coffee shops, watching Netflix documentariesFavorite things about living in the Twin Cities: Fun restaurants and lots of outdoor places and museums to visit with kiddos!Favorite thing about the residency program: Supportive residents and faculty in both medicine and dermatology side, variety of patient population at different sites.
Samip Sheth, M.D.PGY-3 Med DermHometown: Dallas, TXUndergrad: University of Pennsylvania Medical School: Georgetown University School of MedicineFun Fact: I love watching the food channel, especially the series, “Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives”Hobbies: Playing basketball, pickleball, and tennisFavorite things about living in the Twin Cities: Walking the lakes and river, rooting for the Timberwolves, and enjoying the State FairFavorite thing about the residency program: Well-respected faculty across many subspecialities, a supportive and large resident cohort, and a multi-site training environment.
Mia Jenkins, M.D.PGY-3 DermatologyHometown: Nashville, TN Undergrad: University of Tennessee Medical School: Georgetown University School of MedicineFun Fact: It won’t take anyone too long to know my favorite color is pink. Hobbies: Rewatching the same handful of TV shows, online shopping, and FaceTiming the cutest nieces in the world.Favorite things about living in the Twin Cities: So far the food scene is pretty good. Favorite thing about the residency program: The support from my co-residents and the diversity and complexity of disorders we see on a daily basis.Career Goal: I’m not sure yet, but I’m interested in HS, hair transplant and hair disorders, and skin of color.
Cameron Meyer-Mueller, M.D.PGY-3 DermatologyHometown: St. Paul, MN Undergrad: Barnard College Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical SchoolFun Fact: I have a sheepadoodle named Bert with severe separation anxiety.Hobbies: Cats and doughnutsFavorite things about living in the Twin Cities: I like all the good food/bakery spots and spending time around all the various bodies of water.Favorite thing about the residency program: The strong peds derm training, large program size (more friends!), and diversity of learning at 3 clinic/hospital sites.Career Goal: Pediatric dermatologist!
Briana Paiewonsky, M.D.PGY-3 DermatologyHometown: Miami, FL Undergrad: University of Florida Medical School: Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University Fun Fact: I learned how to breathe fire in a circus camp. Hobbies: Exercise, making charcuterie boards, DIY interior designFavorite things about living in the Twin Cities: the FOOD! Walking the lakes after brunch with an iced coffee in one hand and my australian shepherd in the other! Favorite thing about the residency program: My co-residentsCareer Goal: Pediatric dermatology
Morinola Shobajo, M.D.PGY-3 DermatologyHometown: Chicago, ILUndergrad: University of Illinois at ChicagoMedical School: University of Illinois at Chicago College of MedicineFun Fact: I never stop thinking about food!Hobbies: Weight lifting, traveling, trying new restaurants, exploring the outdoors, and spending time with family and friendsFavorite things about living in the Twin Cities: I love how much nature there is. Exploring the trails, lakes, and parks has been a highlight.Favorite thing about the residency program: The mentorship and strong sense of community. I feel supported while being challenged to grow.Career Goal: Above all, I want to be proud that I gave my all, caring for my patients, growing as a dermatologist, and making a meaningful impact on their health and quality of life.
Tracy Bui, M.D.PGY-2 Med DermHometown: Coming Soon Undergrad: Coming Soon Medical School: Medical College of WisconsinFun Fact: Coming Soon Hobbies: Coming SoonFavorite things about living in the Twin Cities: Coming Soon Favorite thing about the residency program:Coming Soon Career Goal: Coming Soon
Schuyler Gaillard, M.D.PGY-2 Med DermHometown: Chevy Chase, MDUndergrad: Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyMedical School: Georgetown University School of MedicineFun Fact: I speak four languagesHobbies: Watercolor painting, needlepoint and other embroidery, thrifting, gardening, playing roguelikes, searching for the best bubble tea shop, and spending time with my dog and my cat.Favorite things about living in the Twin Cities: so many gardens! Love the wildflowers and all the bumblebees they attract :)Favorite thing about the residency program: My co-residents!Career Goal: To be a doctor other doctors would recommend to their own family members. Clinical interests include inpatient dermatology, dermatopathology, tropical diseases, and rashes.
Morgan Dykman, M.D.PGY-2 Dermatology
Hometown: Madison, WI
Undergrad: Boston College
Medical School: University of Minnesota
Fun Fact: I have a twin!
Hobbies: mountain biking, backcountry skiing, pickleball, sampling wines at France44
Favorite things about living in the Twin Cities: running around the lakes, France44, bike culture
Favorite thing about the residency program: top tier peds derm team and HCMC is a gem you won't find anywhere else
Career Goal: Peds derm 4ever
Katelyn Rypka, M.D.PGY-2 DermatologyHometown: Owatonna, MNUndergrad: University of Wisconsin - Eau ClaireMedical School: University of Minnesota Medical SchoolFun Fact: I grew up on a dairy farm and loved being involved with 4H and the agricultural community.Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, getting outdoors, long walks, pickleball.Favorite things about living in the Twin Cities: Variety of seasonal activities, festivals, and restaurants.Favorite thing about the residency program: My fabulous co-residents who love to teach and support each other. Career Goal: I have a strong interest in working with underserved populations, especially those within rural communities.
Matthew Mahoney, M.D.PGY-2 DermatologyHometown: Waterloo, IowaUndergrad: St. Ambrose UniversityMedical School: Des Moines University Prior Residency: Pediatrics at the University of MinnesotaFun Fact: I’m a big ice cream guy. My wife, Megan, and I are trying to find the best ice cream in the Twin Cities. Send any recommendations my way! Hobbies: Spending time outdoors (hiking, biking, running, kayaking, gardening), exploring modern art museums and architecture, visiting local farmers marketsFavorite things about living in the Twin Cities: Minnesotans really embrace each of the 4 seasons (even winter!)Favorite thing about the residency program: Robust training in every aspect of dermatology, especially pediatric dermatologyCareer Goal: Pediatric Dermatology!
Randy Amibang, M.D.PGY-2 DermatologyHometown: Douala, CameroonUndergrad: Cornell UniversityMedical School: Georgetown University School of MedicineFun Fact: I love baking and hate cooking. Ovens are better than stovetops. Hobbies: Dancing, Flower Arrangements, Learning new languages. Favorite things about living in the Twin Cities: Don't have any yet as I have not explored the Twin Cities fully.Favorite thing about the residency program: How close knit the program is and how much support we get as residents. Career Goal: Practice Dermatology in Cameroon.
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