Chief Residents | PGY4 | PGY3 | PGY2 | PGY1
Lukas Bassett, MD |
 Hometown: St. Johns, MichiganUndergraduate School: Wayne State University
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Surgery Interest: MIS/Bariatrics, Vascular
Hobbies: Archery, Bonsai trees, Cycling, Tennis, learning Chinese, Reading, being outdoors
Why I came to UMKC: City life with midwest charm. Great exposure, high volume, and an academic setting that will prepare me to be successful throughout my residency.
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Samantha Baxter, DO |
 Hometown: Garnet Valley, PennsylvaniaUndergraduate School: University of Arizona Medical School: Kansas City University Surgery Interest: Undecided Hobbies: horseback riding, art, cooking and baking, horticulture, spending time with family and friends Why I came to UMKC: The welcoming atmosphere and strong, well-rounded education! I felt that UMKC would help me to achieve my full potential as a surgeon and am excited for the opportunity to care for patients from a variety of backgrounds. Kansas City is a wonderful place to live and it is nice to be able to practice in the same area where I went to medical school! |
Alexis Joye-King, DO |
 Hometown: Columbia, SCUndergraduate School: Spelman College Medical School: Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine Surgery Interest: General Surgery and Trauma Hobbies: Gardening, dancing, traveling, DIY construction projects, pending time with family Why I came to UMKC: UMKC provides the opportunity to train amongst a diverse group of faculty and treat a variety of patient populations. I was looking for a rigorous program where I would also feel valued and supported. Additionally, Kansas City is great place to live and raise a family. |
Mahnoor Malik, MD |
 Hometown: St. Louis, MOUndergraduate School: University of Missouri – Kansas City Medical School: University of Missouri – Kansas City Surgery Interest: After completing my preliminary year in general surgery, I will begin my diagnostic radiology residency also at UMKC. Hobbies: spending time with my family and friends, cooking, traveling, reading, and exercising. Why I came to UMKC: As a medical student here, I experienced the well-rounded training with diverse pathologies and patient populations, invested faculty, and friendly residents. That’s what I was seeking in a residency program, so it was a great fit. Kansas City’s close proximity to our families and fun atmosphere also made it a great place to train. |
Castle Millan, DO |
 Hometown: Yorba Linda, CAUndergraduate School: University of Kansas Medical School: Kansas City University Surgery Interest: Trauma/Critical Care and palliative care Hobbies: my 2 dogs (Paisley and Piper), craft breweries, coffee spots, skiing, KU basketball, and Chiefs football Why I came to UMKC: The culture at UMKC is truly second to none. I wanted to be in a place that would value me in and outside of work and after spending a month here I knew that’s what I had found. I also wanted the opportunity to continue to work with the community here in KC and stay close to my family/friends. |
Amani Raheel, MD |
 Hometown: Queens, NY/Overland Park, KSUndergraduate School: University of Kansas Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine Surgery Interest: Breast, Surgical Oncology Hobbies: Reviewing movies and restaurants, being a coffee snob, studying languages, music, make-up, working out, traveling, and video games. Why I came to UMKC: I wanted an academic program that was close to home with well-rounded training and down-to-earth people. One of the best parts of medicine for me is being able to work alongside your colleagues who are also your friends – I felt like I could have it all at UMKC. |
Jennifer Sayers, MD |
 Hometown: Escondido, CAUndergraduate School: University of California, Riverside Medical School: Saba University School of Medicine Surgery Interest: Trauma/ACS, Global Surgery Hobbies: Golfing, diving, anything active and outdoors, restoring old furniture Why I came to UMKC: As a medical student, I rotated at St. Luke’s for several of my elective rotations. There I got to know many of the surgical staff and residents. I was so impressed by the teaching culture of UMKC and the competence of the residents. Everyone I have encountered is so friendly and helpful. I knew that UMKC would be a positive learning environment that would prepare me for a career in general surgery. |
Brittnay Sipp, DO |
 Hometown: Topeka, KansasUndergraduate School: South Dakota State University Medical School: Kansas City University Surgery Interest: Undecided, but maybe breast or surgical oncology , Hobbies: Frequenting new places to get coffee, happy hours with friends, frequenting dog parks with my great Dane;, Remi, and trying to keep my plants alive! : Reason I came to UMKC: It was a perfect combination of wonderful people, a great surgery education with; attending’s who ·value teaching, and getting to experience serving a diverse patient population. It was a bonus to stay close to my family and friends! |
Kanhua “Kevin” Yin, MD, MPH |
 Hometown: Zhejiang, ChinaMedical School: Fudan University Graduate School: Harvard University Surgery Interest: Cardiothoracic Surgery, Vascular Surgery, General Surgery Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, running, swimming, and traveling Why I came to UMKC: Diverse patient population, amazing faculty and residents, high volume of surgical cases, and excellent robotic surgery training |