Residents

Chief Residents
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Jane Lee Fansler, MD	Hometown: Fullerton, CA Undergrad: Northwestern University Medical School: Northwestern University, AOA Professional Interests: Quality Assurance, Medical Education, Clinical Decision Rules Publications: Articles in eMedicine and the American Journal of Physiology – Cell Physiology. Chapter in National Ski Patrol Guidelines. Abstracts in Journal of Emergency Medicine and Academic Emergency Medicine. Research: Indicators of outpatient treatment for pulmonary embolism. Winner of best abstract presentation at WRRF 2009. Oral presentation at SAEM 2009. Top Three abstract out of 1000 submissions, presented at Opening Ceremony of MEMC. Hobbies: Watching the Food network, Attempting to eat at all Thomas Keller restaurants, and Coordinating schedules with my also-resident husband.
Jennifer Kanapicki, MD	Hometown: Wethersfield, CT Undergrad: University of Connecticut Medical School: Upstate Medical University Professional Interests: Elected to the AAEM Board of Directors, International Medicine, Sports Medicine, Academics Hobbies: Traveling, Skiing, Anything outdoors, Being adventurous, Eating desserts, Cheering for the Boston Red Sox or sporting event of choice, Chihuahuas
Mary Piscitello Mercer, MD	Hometown: Lawrence, MA Undergrad: Harvard University Medical School: Columbia University, Gold Humanism in Medicine Award Professional Interests: EMS/Disaster Management, Access to Care, Organizational Effectiveness Research: Outcomes for implementation of 'Code STEMI' protocols, Patient Satisfaction in Emergency Departments Hobbies: Running, Cooking, Exploring the mountains and foothills of California, trying to keep up with my "New Yorker" subscription

Class of 2010
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Scott Bradley, MD	Hometown: San Diego, CA Undergrad: UC Berkeley Medical School: UC Irvine School of Medicine, AOA Graduate School: Johns Hopkins, MPH Professional Interests: Public Health, International Health, Disaster Medicine, Ultrasound. Publications: 2007 WHO article Hobbies: Hiking, Rock climbing, Surfing, Camping, Non-fiction, Wine tasting, Beer drinking, Live music, Rocking out.
Barney "Tre" Dillard, III, MD	Hometown: Edgewater, FL Undergrad: University of Florida Medical School: University of Miami Residency: University of Illinois – Chicago, General Surgery 2004-2007 Professional Interests: Emergencies Hobbies: Surfing, Golf, Snowboarding, Painting, Photography
Laura Edgerley-Gibb, MD	Hometown: Fort Collins, CO Undergrad: University of Colorado at Boulder Medical School: Stanford University Professional Interests: Women's Health Publications: Article in Maternal and Child Health Journal Hobbies: Hiking, Acting as Sous-Chef for my amazing amateur chef-of-a-husband, Movies

Jamie Goodis, MD	Hometown: Placerville California Undergrad: University of California, Santa Cruz Medical School: The George Washington University Professional Interests: EMRA rep to the ACEP Disaster Preparedness and Response Committee, Wilderness medicine, International medicine and Ultrasound Publications: Article in Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Chapters in Harwood Nuss, eMedicine, and National Ski Patrol Guidelines. Research: Ultrasound Confirmation of Chest Tube Placement: presented at the Winfocus conference in Sydney Australia Hobbies: Skiing, Rock climbing, Scuba Diving, Backpacking, Traveling
Erica Chiu Liang, MD	Hometown: Honolulu, HI Undergrad: Harvard University Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine Professional Interests: Toxicology, EMS, Medical Education Hobbies: Eating, Sleeping, Cooking, Hiking
Amritha Raghunathan, MD	Hometown: Albany, CA Undergrad: University of California, Berkeley Medical School: University of California, San Francisco, AOA Residency: University of California, San Francisco, General Surgery 2006-2007 Professional Interests: International Medicine, Research Publications: Articles in Practical Summaries in Acute Care and Journal of Vascular Surgery. Chapter in Current Therapy of Trauma and Surgical Critical Care. Presentations for the Western Trauma Association, Southwest Surgical Conference, Society of Vascular Surgery, and International Health and Medical Education Center. Hobbies: Indian classical dance, Traveling, Reading, Sleeping :)
Jennie Robin, MD	Hometown: Manhasset, NY Undergrad: Tufts/Columbia Medical School: SUNY Downstate Professional Interests: International Medicine, Ultrasound Publications: Article in the Journal of Trauma. Hobbies: Hiking, Running, Reading, Cooking.
Jennifer Rossi, MD	Hometown: Ridgewood, NJ Undergrad: Barnard College (Columbia University) Medical School: Weill Medical College of Cornell University, AOA Professional Interests: Medical Education, Ultrasound, Trauma Publications: Chapters in Pitfalls in Emergency Medicine, Emergency Radiology and Principles of Gender Specific Medicine, articles in Emergency Medicine Clinics of North America, Practical Summaries in Acute Care, and Journal of Critical Illness, writer for First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 online question bank. Research: CT and radiation, Effects of arsenic in drinking water, fMRI in neurodevelopment Hobbies: Running, Fiction, Cycling, Singing, Movies, Photography.
Megan Connors Swan, MD	Hometown: Minneapolis, MN Undergrad: Brown University Medical School: University of Pittsburgh Professional Interests: End of Life Care, Women's Health Hobbies: Hiking, Cooking, Yoga, Reading

Class of 2011
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Yuemi An, MD	Hometown: McAllen, TX Undergrad: University of Texas - Pan American Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine Professional Interests: Pediatric Emergency Medicine Hobbies: Diving, Traveling, Discovering new places to eat
Jennifer Baine, MD	Hometown: Houston, Texas Undergrad: Princeton University Medical School: Georgetown University Professional Interests: Sports Medicine, Ethics, Medico-legal Issues in Wilderness Medicine Research: MRI Hobbies: Water polo, Tennis, Crosswords, Running with my dogs, Swimming, Surfing, Cooking.
Amira Bass, MD	Hometown: Melrose Park, PA Undergrad: Temple University Medical School: Jefferson Medical College, cum laude Professional Interests: International Medicine, Ultrasound, Medical Education Hobbies: Going to Blues concerts, Jewelry making and bead work, Manual and digital still photography, Videography
Erica Grimm, MD	Hometown: Burnsville, MN Undergrad: University of Wisconsin Madison Medical School: Loyola Stritch School of Medicine, AOA Professional Interests: Wilderness Medicine Hobbies: Hiking, Rock climbing, Snowboarding, Rollerblading
Daniel B. Grossman, MD	Hometown: Urbana, Illinois Undergrad: St. Olaf College Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Urbana-Champaign, Medical Scholars Program (MD/MBA) Professional Interests: International Medicine/Global Health, Medical Business, Non-profit Corporate Governance Hobbies: Fighting Illini sports, Basketball, Choral singing, Travel, KNVB (Netherlands Soccer)
Misha Kassel, MD	Hometown: Kona, Hawaii Undergrad: University of Oregon Medical School: University of Hawaii, AOA Professional Interests: Sports Medicine Hobbies: Hiking, Basketball, Surfing, Cooking, Gardening, Kayaking, Football, and Basically any other sport.
Charlene Kiang, MD	Hometown: Chicago, Cincinnati, Taipei Undergrad: University of Illinois - Chicago Medical School: University of Illinois - Chicago College of Medicine Professional Interests: International Health, Wilderness Medicine, Pediatric EM Hobbies: Laughing, Eating, Globe trotting, Anything outdoors or in the water, Culinary arts, Fine arts, Learning random phrases in different languages...Basically I'll give anything & everything a try - come teach me something new! :)
Zita Konik, MD	Hometown: Cloverdale,CA Undergrad: University of California, Los Angeles Medical School: University of California, San Francisco Professional Interests: Health Policy, International Health Research: HIV prevention in teen parents, ICU process of care relating to differing rates of mortality in hospitals in CA Hobbies: Snowboarding, Running, Hiking, Hanging out with friends
Shoreh Kooshesh, MD	Hometown: Fayetteville, AR Undergrad: University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Residency: University of Maryland Medical Center, Obstetrics and Gynecology 2006-2007 University of Maryland Medical Center, Internal Medicine 2007-2008 Professional Interests: International health, Wilderness Medicine, Pediatric EM Research: Article in Journal of Perinatology, Pelvic Ultrasound article for E-Medicine Hobbies: Finding new places for brunch, Traveling, Philosophy.
Heather Murtaugh, MD	Hometown: Danville, CA Undergrad: University of Oregon Medical School: Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University Professional Interests: Wilderness Medicine, Sports Medicine, Ultrasound, International Medicine Hobbies: Scuba diving, Surfing/boogie boarding, Camping, Backpacking, Skiing, Snowboarding, SPORTS: Soccer, Running, Swimming, Cooking, Travel, Oil painting
Ryan Paganelli, MD	Hometown: West Newbury, VT Undergrad: McGill University Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine Professional Interests: Wilderness Medicine, Education, International Medicine, Disaster Medicine Hobbies: Hiking, Camping, Music, Cooking, Eating, Travel, Skiing
Jan Vobecky, MD	Hometown: Lafayette, NJ Undergrad: Georgetown University Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Professional Interests: Wilderness Medicine Publications: Articles in Cell Transplant and Journal of General Physiology Hobbies: Rock Climbing, Surfing, and Snowboarding

Class of 2012
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Cameron Keith Berg, MD	Hometown: Minneapolis, Minnesota Undergrad/Degree: Pomona College, B.A. - Philosophy Medical School: George Washington University Professional Interests: Medical Ethics, Medical Informatics, End of Life Care, Medical Writing Publications/Projects/Awards: AOA, Kane Dodek King Honor Society Hobbies: Marathon, Ultras, Triathlon, Computer Programming, Hiking, Hanging out with Laura Why Stanford/Kaiser EM?: So beautiful. So warm. So nice. Interesting Past Life: Semi-pro Triathlete, DJ, Web Designer, Romancer of Canadians, Philosopher, Tandem Bicycle Driver
Laura Jean Berg, MD	Hometown: Toronto, Ontario Canada Undergrad/Degree: McGill University (Montreal), B.Sc. - Math Medical School: George Washington University Professional Interests: Geriatric Emergency Medicine, End of Life Care, Ultrasound Publications/Projects/Awards: SAEM Excellence in Emergency Medicine Award, AOA Hobbies: Painting, Drawing, Running, Triathlon, Scuba, Camping, Dogs!, Rock Band - drumming, of course. Why Stanford/Kaiser EM?: It's where people go to get happy. Interesting Past Life: Cocktail Waitress, Tennis coach, Canadian, Tandem Bicycle Navigator
Sundeep Bhat, MD	Hometown: Toledo, OH Undergrad/Degree: Stanford University, B.A. in Human Biology Medical School: Yale University Professional Interests: Critical Care, Ultrasound, Medical Education Publications/Projects/Awards: Prior research on Quality of Life Among Children with Brain Tumors; and sepsis in the ED; now, an ultrasound project Hobbies: tennis, cheering on Sanford's athletic teams, day trips around the Bay, cooking, reading, and every intern's favorite pasttime: sleep! Why Stanford/Kaiser EM?: Incredible group of people: senior residents are so supportive, faculty love to teach and are always working on projects, publications, writing opportunities to get involved with; a great mix of three very strong hospitals w/academic, county, and private flair to each; the Bay! you can't beat the weather, and the fact that you can do so many different activites all within a few hours drive
Alex Blau, MD
Beau Briese, MD	Hometown: Long Beach, California Undergrad/Degree: Harvard/Economics Medical School: Stanford University Graduate School/other training: Harvard/Statistics Professional Interests: Statistics Publications/Projects/Awards: Time Magazine; AEM; JEM; Coauthor on presentations awarded best research finalist at Western Regional Emergency Medicine Meeting, SAEM, and MEMC; Presentations at CEMC, MEMC, SAEM. Interests- Economics, Statisitcs, Cardiovascular, Neurology, Wilderness Medicine Hobbies: Whitewater rafting, backpacking, hiking Why Stanford/Kaiser EM?: It’s the happiest residency in the country, and you will get the support, in time, money, and mentoring, to pursue any professional interest. And 3<4. Interesting Past Life: Speechwriter for Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger; International Biotech Consultant; Researcher for Tipper Gore; Travel to 30 countries
Ben Constance, MD	Hometown: Gig Harbor, Washington Undergrad/Degree: BS Biology University of Washington Medical School: MD University of Washington Professional Interests: wilderness, international, disaster, critical care Publications/Projects/Awards: case studies in wilderness medicine, working on book "manual of ski area medicine" Hobbies: Skiing, climbing, kayaking, SCUBA, travel, red wine Why Stanford/Kaiser EM?: 3 hospital exposure, awesome opportunities in wilderness and international EM Interesting Past Life: used to be a professional ski patroller
Kyle Drullinger, MD	Hometown: Boulder, CO Undergrad/Degree: University of Colorado, Boulder Medical School: Tufts Graduate School: MPH - Tufts Professional Interests: Wilderness Medicine, International EM Publications/Projects/Awards: Health Needs Assessment, Subirana Honduras. Circular Labor Migration and Mortality in South Africa. AOA. Hobbies: Backpacking, volleyball, Biking, travel, photography Why Stanford/Kaiser EM?: Diverse training sites and residents
Jeff Huang, MD	Hometown: Cupertino, CA Undergrad/Degree: UC Berkeley/ Molecular and Cell Biology Medical School: UCSF Professional Interests: Wilderness Medicine, International EM Hobbies: Cooking, Hiking, Biking, Movies Why Stanford/Kaiser EM?: Location, diversity of training sites
David Johnson, MD	Hometown: San Mateo, CA Undergrad/Degree: Exercise Science; Combined Sciences Medical School: UC Irvine Professional Interests: EMS; Prehospital Education/Training; Ultrasound Publications/Projects/Awards: Hobbies: Running; Spending time with family; anything active; traveling Why Stanford/Kaiser EM?: Great training opportunities at 3 varied training sites, fantastic people Interesting Past Life: Santa Clara County Paramedic Interesting Fun Fact: Daddy to Emma, the mascot of the class of 2012!
Nicholas Kanaan, MD	Hometown: Visalia, CA Undergrad/Degree: Stanford University / Human Biology Medical School: UC San Diego Professional Interests: Wilderness Medicine - in particular Acute Mountain Sickness and other high altitiude illnesses. International Medicine. Publications/Projects/Awards: Congressional award for service on the USNS Mercy during the Pacific Partnership '08 humanatarian misison. Hobbies: Climbing, waterskiing, telemark skiing, backpacking, kayaking, waterpolo, sloshball, surfing, kiteboarding, woodworking, exploring, ... really anything outside Why Stanford/Kaiser EM?: Stanford has a lot to offer, most of which I hope to take advantage. I dig the 3yr + 1 (fellowship) concept, and with so many great opportunities during and after residency to be involved and carve out your individual niche, it makes that concept quite attainable. I'm also a huge fan of the Bay area and very happy to be living in this area. Interesting Past Life: I spent my first 4 years of life in the mountains of Lebanon. Prior to med school, I spent a year living the dream as a waterski instructor in Lake Tahoe, CA and snowski instructor in Steamboat, CO
Paige Sokolsky, MD	Hometown: Charlotte, NC Undergrad/Degree: University of North Carolina - Psychology Medical School: University of North Carolina Professional Interests: international medicine, pediatrics Publications/Projects/Awards: developing a mouse model of autism, treatment of severe burns in czech republic, AOA Hobbies: relaxing, good food, good wine, movies, hiking, snowskiing, waterskiing Why Stanford/Kaiser EM?: incredible people that I can both learn from and hang out with in a well-rounded program in a great locale; it's everything I was hoping to find :) Interesting Past Life: springboard diving coach
Margie Teng, MD	Hometown: Houston, TX Undergrad/Degree: Stanford University; Biology, minor in creative writing Medical School: Stanford University Professional Interests: Pediatric EM, Health Education, Health Policy, International EM, Ultrasound Publications/Projects/Awards: Medical student professionalism and service award from ACEP. Research - Maintaining viability of cartilage allografts, pediatric emergency education. Hobbies: biking, swimming, gardening, playing with earthworms, dancing, chilling Why Stanford/Kaiser EM?: The combo of 3 different types of ED's because you get to see everything!!! The faculty and co-residents are also amazing and incredibly supportive. Also, during that precious free time you get as a resident, you get to be in amazing weather with lots of beautiful places to play! Interesting Past Life: Rubber stamp designer