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Amanda Kaley, M.D.
Medical School
State University of New York Upstate Medical University, 2021
Hometown
Syracuse, NY
If you were planning the perfect weekend off, what would you do?
I would go on a hike with my significant other, Sam, at Letchworth State Park. We would stop in some of the little towns surrounding on our way back to Rochester where there are some great antique shops we could poke around in. Then head back to Rochester for a night out or in with my co-interns where we would get dinner and drinks together, maybe play some Quiplash. I would sleep in the next day and go to brunch at Locals Only then take a nap and do the crossword with Sam before cozying up to watch some true crime doc or Star Trek: Next Gen or Clone Wars.
Last good book, story, or article that you've read?
Tomorrow Sex Will Be Good Again (A short feminist piece on sex and sexuality in the age of consent, discussing the importance of consent, but it's failure to remove the total burden of responsibility from women themselves. A very interesting and complex read)
What is one thing you'd like everyone to know about our program?
URMC as a whole, but especially the Med-Peds program, practices what they preach as far as wellness. Not only does our program do the practical things -- like provide lunch for almost every rotation, lets us have a say in our schedule especially as far as time off, NO 24 hr shifts ever, and one of the best salary:cost of living ratios out there -- but also there is just in indescribable sense of comradarie and commitment to each other both amongst the residents, as well as within the faculty and program directors. It often feels hard to trust any program because every program says stuff like this and tries to put on a good show, but from the bottom of my heart I cannot imagine a program more supportive, accepting, or nonjudgemental. We make space for our colleagues (who are also our friends) to come as they are and feel how they feel. Residency is a hard time for everyone, but it is so much easier knowing that you can rely on your neighbor no matter if you are personally close with them or not, and they will come to bat for you 100% of the time no questions asked.
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Justin Lansinger, M.D.
Medical School
Eastern Virginia Medical School, 2021
Hometown
Baltimore, MD
Why did you choose the University of Rochester's Med-Peds program as your choice for residency?
I chose URMC because I already knew I loved the Rochester area and it was by far the most pleasant interview experience. Everyone is so eager to help each other out and that has remained true during residency.
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Grace Ng, M.D.
Medical School
University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, 2021
Hometown
Thousand Oaks, CA
What are your hobbies and interests?
Going to church, being by bodies of water, hanging out with my family, finding delicious soft pretzels around town, biking places.
What is your favorite place to visit that is in or around Rochester?
Grace Road Church (and brunch after!).
What is one thing you'd like everyone to know about our program?
Dr. Robbins doesn't like Cool Ranch Doritos :O