Hometown: Vancouver/Hong Kong/Beijing
Hobbies: Exploring new restaurants, writing Yelp reviews (Yelp Elite since 2019), visiting museums
Why I love New York: The energy and fast-paced rhythm of New York City deeply resonates with my upbringing in several major metropolitan areas. From diverse patient interactions and rigorous clinical training, and between my neighborhood bodega and Michelin-starred dining, New York continues to offer a rich blend of professional and personal experiences.
Why I love Weill Cornell Medicine's Gastroenterology program: I am drawn to Cornell’s rigorous clinical training, extensive exposure to transplant hepatology, and robust research opportunities. As a former Weill Cornell Medicine resident, I am eager to further cultivate the relationships I have built with hepatology mentors who have supported my growth tremendously.
Clinical/Research Interests: Liver transplantation, barriers to care in vulnerable populations and community outreach
Hometown: Sioux City, IA
Hobbies: Travel, theater, and exploring the best of NYC dining!
Why I love New York: It's one of the, if not THE, cultural epicenters of the world! No matter what you're into, there will be things for you here: Broadway, ballet, gastronomy, mixology, literature, poetry, nightlife, celeb spottings, shopping, and yes, even nature! There's a rich, fulfilling life waiting for you literally footsteps outside of the hospital.
Why I love Weill Cornell Medicine's Gastroenterology program: As great as New York is for life outside the hospital, during fellowship you can never be fully happy outside the hospital unless you're happy INSIDE the hospital — which is something our program really excels at making certain. The people are fantastic, mentorship is strong, the clinical cases are high volume/varied/complex, and research-wise it is hard to imagine another location in the country with a higher concentration of physician-scientists (Weill Cornell, NewYork-Presbyterian, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, The Rockefeller University, and the Hospital for Special Surgery are all within a 2 block radius!). Just like New York City, no matter what you're interested in clinically/scientifically, I'm certain there will be one (if not several) mentors to guide you along the way.
Clinical/Research Interests: The gut microbiome and host-pathogen interaction, specifically how microbes in the intestine influence human health and disease
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Hobbies: Book club, dance, plants, exploring NYC as a first timer!
Why I love New York: New York City truly offers something for everyone. I’m excited to explore its vibrant arts and food scenes while training at such an exceptional institution and receiving world-class education in gastroenterology.
Why I love Weill Cornell Medicine's Gastroenterology program: It stood out to me from the very beginning of the interview season. The program’s strong mentorship, rigorous clinical training, and abundant opportunities for growth and collaboration make me incredibly excited to begin this next chapter. I look forward to building lasting relationships with mentors, colleagues, and friends during my time here.
Research Interests: Eosinophilic esophagitis, swallowing disorders
Hometown: Barbados
Hobbies: Weightlifting, cooking for friends, international travel, restaurants, caring for carnivorous plants, candle-making, and photography.
Why I love New York: I love New York for the pace, the people, and the fact that there is always something new to get into. Having lived here before, I know it is a city where I feel at home and genuinely enjoy spending time. I also appreciate the strong Caribbean presence here. Coming from Barbados, that matters to me and makes the city feel even more like home. It also doesn't hurt that you can eat extremely well here at almost any hour.
Why I love Weill Cornell Medicine's Gastroenterology program: What draws me to this program is the combination of strong clinical training, genuine mentorship, and the breadth of the division. It feels like a place where I can continue to grow as a gastroenterologist while deepening my work in areas where I hope to contribute most: equity, prevention, and innovation.
Research Interests: Working on projects focused on transplant-related outcomes in people living with HIV and on colorectal cancer screening and polyp characteristics in younger adults.
Hometown: Winston Salem, NC
Hobbies: Trying new restaurants, traveling, Tetris, horology
Clinical/Research Interests: transplant hepatology, viral hepatitis, healthcare utilization/cost, disparities
Hometown: Martin, TN
Hobbies: Trivia, exploring museums, photography, learning languages
Clinical/Research Interests: Obesity, gut-brain axis, bariatric endoscopy
Hometown: Kalamazoo, Michigan
Hobbies: Cooking, travel, exploring new places
Clinical/Research Interests: Hepatology and Metabolic Disease
Hometown: Lancaster, PA
Hobbies: Running and playing tennis in the parks of NYC, the occasional marathon, and exploring different restaurants
Clinical/Research Interests: Clinical interest in general GI and IBD. Research and academic interest in interdisciplinary care team models in IBD and medical education
Hometown: Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
Hobbies: Cooking, finding good restaurants or being cooked for; Peloton; any activity with my dog, Mateo
Clinical/Research Interests: IBD, disease activity biomarkers, stress and mental health in IBD
Hometown: Staten Island, NY
Hobbies: Plant enthusiast, yoga, dancing, cooking & hosting, thrifting, hiking, biking
Clinical Research Interests: MetALD, brain-gut axis, health equity in GI, antiracism, integrative care, medical education
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Hobbies: Exploring restaurants, cooking
Clinical/Research interests: IBD, immune dysregulation
Hometown: Cupertino, CA
Hobbies: aerial/circus arts, board games, pub trivia, houseplants
Clinical/Research Interests: gut microbiome, host-microbe interactions, IBD, mucosal immunology
