Chief Residents | PGY4 | PGY3 | PGY2 | PGY1

Jamie Clementi, M.D.

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois Undergrad: Loyola University Chicago Medical School: Loyola University Chicago Surgery Interest: Plastic Surgery or Vascular Hobbies: Volleyball, knitting, backpacking/back-country camping Favorite things to do on days off: Watch movies, listen to true crime podcasts, go to breweries/check out new brunch spots. If I’m feeling particularly ambitious, I’ll try some baking and my goal is to make the perfect macaroon. Reason I came to UMKC: I liked having different training sites, and I felt that the residents and faculty were very welcoming and friendly. Plus, being a life-long Chicagoan I wanted city-living that still has that Midwestern charm.

Brent Forrest, M.D.

Hometown: Johnson City, Tennessee Undergrad: Southern Adventist University Medical School: Loma Linda University Surgery Interest: Trauma/Critical Care or Vascular Hobbies: General aviation, golf, fitness Favorite things to do on days off: Fly, work out, golf Reason I came to UMKC: Heard great things from alumni and residents of the program. Great impression on interview day. KC is a great place to live

Kelly Kapp, M.D.

Hometown: Cape Girardeau, MO Undergrad: University of Missouri – Kansas City Medical School: University of Missouri – Kansas City Surgery Interest: Minimally Invasive Hobbies: Running, Dancing, Playing Tennis or Pickle Ball, Learning a new song on the piano, Trying new coffee houses, Scuba Diving, Skiing, and Traveling whenever I get the chance! Favorite things to do on days off: Grab a cup of coffee and catch up with friends, enjoy the outdoors with a run or activity outside and try a new restaurant or happy hour in Kansas City (I’ve lived here for 6 years and there are still new reasons to love the city I’m discovering every day!) Reason I came to UMKC: As a student at UMKC I knew the program well. After experiencing a multitude of programs I felt that this was the perfect fit for me. It provides a comprehensive and diverse experience throughout several different locations including private and public hospitals as well as a VA. Additionally the residents at this program are not only respectful colleagues but close friends. This place is perfect for me because I know I will receive excellent training while being well-supported by the close knit community of kind, friendly residents and faculty.

Miguel Perea, M.D.

Hometown: El Paso, Texas/Chihuahua, Mexico Undergrad: University of Texas in El Paso Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio Surgery Interest: Vascular Surgery Hobbies: Going to new restaurants, aquariums, kayaking and paddleboarding Favorite things to do on days off: Spend time with my wife and take our dogs for walks. Reason I came to UMKC: The people are amazing and the city is beautiful.

Jacob Rash, M.D.

Hometown: Peculiar, Missouri Undergrad: University of Missouri-Kansas City Medical School: University of Missouri-Kansas City Surgery Interest: Rural Surgery Hobbies: Fishing, hunting, other outdoor activities, scuba Favorite things to do on days off: Spend time outdoors Reason I came to UMKC: Loved the people and program. I wanted to stay at home too!