Class of 2023
Rebecca Do, DO
Hometown: Huntington Beach, CAUndergraduate School: University of California, Irvine
Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences
How I Thrive: Spending time with my family and friends, traveling to new places and experiencing new foods, bettering my baking skills, and occasionally binge-watching my favorite TV shows and Kdramas.
About Me: I grew up in Orange County surrounded by my very big, supportive family. After spending the past few years in the Midwest away from them, I'm incredibly lucky to be returning to Southern California to continue my training and serve its diverse communities.
Meena Dopp, MD
Hometown: Oakton, VirginiaUndergraduate School: Pacific Union College
Medical School: Loma Linda University, School of Medicine
How I Thrive: Spending time with my family and friends and my pets. I love getting outside and hiking, traveling, decorating, doing yoga, and spending the day at Laguna beach. My favorite place is in nature surrounded by trees and mountains.
About Me: I’m always trying to find excuses to keep our Christmas tree up all year long and have a slight coffee obsession.
John Le, DO, MS
Hometown: Los Angeles, CAUndergraduate School: University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences/College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
How I Thrive: Solidifying relationships whether that’s with friends, family, or romantic. Music speaks to my soul. I have different playlists for all types of occasions. I also love to travel, hike, camp, and upkeep my physical, mental, and spiritual wellness.
About Me: I have lived in the comfort of Southern California all my life and can’t find a reason to leave. It is a microcosm of many microcosms which includes all types of foods, cultures, ideas, and peoples. For that, I want to continue to serve the SoCal area to the best of my ability in a compassionate and humanistic manner.
Amina Madhwala, DO
Hometown: Chicago, ILUndergraduate School: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine - NY
How I Thrive: By spending time with my family & friends, traveling, watching football, and exploring new coffee shops.
About Me: I was born and raised in Chicago, IL and moved to New York for medical school. I am excited to be living in Southern California now and can't wait to explore my new surroundings!
Becky Nguyen, DO
Hometown: Irvine, CAUndergraduate School: University of California, Irvine
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences/College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
How I Thrive: Getting outdoors, hiking, cycling, and traveling. I also love to bake, garden, and hang out with my family, friends, and my dog.
About Me: I was born and raised in Southern California. There is nowhere else I’d rather be!
Trevor Nguyen, DO
Hometown: Laguna Hills, CAUndergraduate School: University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School: Midwestern University: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
How I Thrive: I thrive by playing DND with friends, reading fiction during my free time, and visiting my friends.
About Me: I come from a family that is intense about our board game nights and enjoy them still. Going through board game night is still the best way to get to know me. In the meantime, watch out for my dog Ronny, short for Sauron, Dark Lord of Middle Earth.
Julia Shih, DO
Hometown: Irvine, CAUndergraduate School: University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School: Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine
How I Thrive: : I like to spend time with my family and our corgis. I also enjoy traveling, doing yoga, binge watching drama series, and trying out new restaurants/boba shops.
About Me: I was born in the States, but I grew up in Taiwan and attended elementary school there. I am fluent in Mandarin and I am an advocate of boba milk tea.
Class of 2024
Fiona Chai-Tom, DO
Hometown: Tampa, FloridaUndergraduate School: University of Florida
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
How I Thrive: Travelling to new places to explore the best local food spots, baking various desserts to satisfy my sweet tooth, doing DIY projects and spending time with my loved ones.
About Me: I grew up in Florida and moved to California for medical school, where I met my now husband. We couples matched and were lucky enough to stay in Southern California! I am also obsessed with dogs and have the cutest dog (Shiba Inu) named Kona.
Winston Chang, DO
Hometown: Fremont, CAUndergraduate School: University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
How I Thrive: Traveling and taking weekend road trips, playing golf and tennis, spending time with family and friends, exploring new restaurants.
About Me: I was born and raised in Fremont, CA but went abroad to Taipei for high school where I attended Taipei American School. I moved to Los Angeles to attend college at UCLA (lets go Bruins) and I have been living in Southern California ever since!
Zubin Chang, MD
Hometown: Chattanooga, TNUndergraduate School: Southern Adventist University
Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine
How I Thrive: I thrive by spending time with family and friends, playing basketball and tennis and having deep meaningful conversations with anyone regarding sports, politics and even anime.
About Me: I was born in Chicago, IL and lived in 10 different states throughout my life until I settled down in Southern California. I am a huge dog-lover and I have always aspired to own one.
Monique Lu, DO
Hometown: San Clemente, CAUndergraduate School: University of California, San Diego
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
How I Thrive: Spending quality time with family and friends, tending to my many houseplants, listening to music, traveling around the world, and spending countless hours at the beach.
About Me: I have spent my entire life in Southern California and have no intention of ever leaving! I am an avid foodie and enjoy exploring new restaurants, boba shops and local coffee roasteries.
Han Su Myat, DO
Hometown: Yangon, MyanmarUndergraduate School: University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
How I Thrive: Spending time with my family and friends, cooking, gardening, listening to music, going to the beach and travel.
About Me: I was born in Yangon, Myanmar and immigrated to the US in high school. I have been living in Southern California since then.
Huy Nguyen, DO
Hometown: Abbeville, LouisianaUndergraduate School: University of California, Los Angeles,
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
How I Thrive: I am a caffeine-lover; as a result, I thrive by spending quality time drinking tea and coffee with my friends. I also enjoy watching travel and food review videos during my free time to learn more about different cultures and cuisines in anticipation of my distant future travels. Also, I love exploring different areas and finding exceptional local restaurants that serve traditional foods.
About Me: I was born in Vietnam and immigrated to the United States at the age of 16. I am the first and only child in my family to pursue a higher education and dreamed of becoming a doctor. My path to medicine was not straightforward and peaceful as I had to learn through many trial-and-errors. However, I've never once doubted my chosen path. The memorable experiences that I have had during my journey, have become the driving force for me to overcome obstacles and adversity to be where I am today.
Brenda Pelayo, DO
Hometown: San Diego, CAUndergraduate School: University of California, Riverside
Medical School: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine at New Mexico State University
How I Thrive: I thrive by spending time with my family, friends, cuddling with my cat and traveling around the world. I also love to be outdoors running, hiking and at the beach.
About Me: I was born in San Fernando Valley and grew up in San Diego. I feel incredibly excited and blessed to be back home closer to my family, serving the diverse communities in Southern California. I am passionate about working with underserved communities to improve healthcare access and provide quality care.
Anna Tran, DO
Hometown: Garden Grove/ Eastvale, CAUndergraduate School: University of California, Irvine
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
How I Thrive: I thrive when I am spending time with my family and close friends. I am a happy and proud auntie of SIX SUPER CUTE babies, being the youngest sibling of five children continues to have its peaks. Besides time with loved ones, I enjoy cooking, baking, and picking up new DIY projects. Currently I'm learning how to sew my own clothing pieces and trying to make fabric scrunchies cool again.
About Me: I have a dog named Potato, feel free to follow his Instagram @potato_thewoof (I don't post often enough…I am a bad momager)
Class of 2025
Evan Basical, MD
Hometown: San Francisco, CAUndergraduate School: University of California, Riverside
Medical School: Loma Linda University, School of Medicine
How I Thrive: Spending time with family and friends, playing with my two cats, watching movies/shows, and eating lots of food. Going out to restaurants gets expensive so I also cook a lot too at home. I try to recipe craft and recreate the dishes I've tried while eating out.
About Me: I was born and raised in San Francisco, moved to SoCal for undergrad where I met my beautiful wife and since then I have been a SoCal boy. I've bounced around living around Riverside, San Bernadino and Long Beach during my time post undergrad and medical school. I like watching basketball, reading manga, and trying new foods
Ryan Chow, MD
Hometown: Chino Hills, CAUndergraduate School: University of Southern California, Los Angeles
Medical School: University of California, Riverside, School of Medicine
How I Thrive: I love being outdoors and exercising (swimming, basketball, tennis, learning how to golf and pickleball)! I enjoy spending time with friends and family, trying new foods and restaurants, traveling and visiting new cities around the world, and going to Disneyland. Adventure is my middle name and I am always looking to experience something new!
About Me: I grew up in Southern California and I can't imagine myself living anywhere else. I love music and can play 3 instruments. A fun fact about my musical career: I sang on the soundtrack of Kung Fu Panda 3! I am an avid sports fan and the biggest Lakers and Cowboys fan.
Yi Chu, DO
Hometown: Shanghai, China / Alhambra, CAUndergraduate School: University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
How I Thrive: I thrive by spending time with my friends, family and my fluffy orange cat. I enjoy drawing, photography, trying different cuisines and traveling to different cities.
About Me: I was born in Shanghai, China and moved to the States when I was 12 years old. I am excited to be training in Southern California and continue to serve the communities that have fostered my passion for medicine
Sabreena Dhami, DO
Hometown: Oak Hills, CAUndergraduate School: University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
How I Thrive: I thrive by spending time with my loved ones and traveling all around the world, immersing myself into different cultures. I also enjoy exploring new coffee shops and restaurants, attending music concerts and art museums, binge watching tv comedies, going to Disneyland, and reading fiction.
About Me: I was born in Southern California but lived in England for the first decade of my life, so I have a hybrid British accent. I moved back in sixth grade and have been in SoCal ever since. I am so excited to serve the Inland Empire community as I aspire to become a compassionate and conscientious provider, educator, and advocate
Moemen Khattab, MD
Hometown: Upland, CAUndergraduate School: University of California, Irvine
Medical School: St. George’s University, School of Medicine
How I Thrive: I thrive when I put 110% into anything I do. Whether I'm trying to cook a dish, giving a lecture while teaching others, or playing a sport I just started to learn I love to give it my all. During more relaxing days, I enjoy spending time in the garden with my parents and family. Friendship to me is sacred. Spending time with my childhood friends to this day is a testament to that.
About Me: I was born in Pomona and have lived in Upland for many of my young years. I moved to Irvine for college and to Claremont for graduate school. For the four years of medical school, I spent the first two years on the beautiful island of Grenada in the Caribbean. For the latter two I lived in New York, which was an experience like no other. The time I spent away from home was invaluable because of both the people I met and the experiences I had along the way. This journey was both challenging and rewarding. It left me with one goal: to train as a resident physician in my home region!
Benjamin Lew, DO
Hometown: San Francisco, CAUndergraduate School: University of California, Riverside
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
How I Thrive: Spending time with family and friends, playing with my two cats, watching movies/shows, and eating lots of food. Going out to restaurants gets expensive so I also cook a lot too at home. I try to recipe craft and recreate the dishes I've tried while eating out.
About Me: I was born and raised in San Francisco, moved to SoCal for undergrad where I met my beautiful wife and since then I have been a SoCal boy. I've bounced around living around Riverside, San Bernadino and Long Beach during my time post undergrad and medical school. I like watching basketball, reading manga, and trying new foods
Aaron Ly, DO
Hometown: Temple City, CAUndergraduate School: California State University, Long Beach
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
How I Thrive: I love being active, mainly by strength training and mixed martial arts. I have trained Muay Thai/Kickboxing for several years and have recently ventured into Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. I also love music and play guitar occasionally
About Me: I was born and raised in Southern California, and was fortunate enough to stay local for undergrad, medical school, and now residency. I had a great time rotating at KP Fontana as a medical student, and I’m excited to be back as a resident!
Erin Mulder, MD
Hometown: Paso Robles, CAUndergraduate School: Southern Adventist University
Medical School: Loma Linda University, School of Medicine
How I Thrive: I thrive with lots of sleep, good burritos, time with family and friends, meaningful work, and a moderate amount of silliness to add levity to life.
About Me: I was born in Loma Linda CA and was destined to return to med school there, and will eventually complete a radiology residency there. I am loving my time here in Southern California, and I look forward to continuing my connection with these colleagues and patients far beyond residency.
John Nguyen, DO
Hometown: Santa Ana, CAUndergraduate School: University of California, San Diego
Medical School: Touro University Nevada, College of Osteopathic Medicine
Katherine Nguyen, DO
Hometown: Los Angeles, CAUndergraduate School: California Institute of Technology
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
How I Thrive: Spending time with family and friends.
About Me: I was born and raised in Southern California and am happy to serve the community in which I grew up.