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Brice Dean, M.D.Undergraduate: Xavier University of Louisiana |
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Cale Ewald, M.D.Undergraduate: Buena Vista University |
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![]() My interest in medicine stemmed from attending medical visits with my mom during her breast cancer treatment while I was in high school. Seeing medicine from the patient’s perspective provided me both a strong interest in and valuable understanding of the power of medicine. Anesthesia is the perfect fit for me as it combines my interest in chemistry and physiology with a team-based environment full of people who have different roles but share a common goal of providing excellent patient care. My hobbies outside of the hospital include cheering on the Huskers, golf, trying to prove to myself I’m not washed up through sports like slow-pitch softball, and cooking new and exciting food with my fiancé. We recently joined team Peloton ahead of our wedding, so if you see me walking around the hospital with a limp, I’m probably just sore from that. |
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James Gilbert, M.D.Undergraduate: University of Minnesota, Mankato |
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Elizabeth McKenna, M.D. MS, RNUndergraduate: St. Francis Xavier University |
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![]() Going to a Caribbean medical school allowed me to do rotations all through the US and explore places I wouldn’t have normally visited. I did an elective rotation Saint Luke’s Hospital and loved my time both at the hospital and in the city. Kansas City is bigger than any place I have ever lived, but it also has a lot of the small-town comforts I grew up with. As a foodie, I love exploring all the different breweries and restaurants here! Once I knew I wanted to go into anesthesia, I knew UMKC was where I wanted to train. I was lucky enough to meet some of the current residents and faculty during an elective rotation, and everyone was so welcoming and supportive. There is a wide variety in patient populations between training hospitals, and the faculty are eager to teach. I’m very excited to be training through UMKC and am looking forward to seeing more of Kansas City! |
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Ivrie Oruwari, M.D.Undergraduate: University of Missouri – Kansas City |
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Gowtham Raja, D.O.Undergraduate: Tulane University |
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