Class of 2023 — Dima Aladdin, MD

Class of 2023 — Dima Aladdin, MD
I first came to WashU as a visiting medical student from Lebanon to complete a rotation in the different anesthesia subspecialties. During that time, I found myself among a great group of residents, who were happy and satisfied with their training. I admired the open and inclusive learning environment, as well as the interaction between […]

Class of 2022 — Micaela Clark, MD

Class of 2022 — Micaela Clark, MD
When selecting a residency program, I had several important elements that I was looking for. First and foremost, I wanted a program that would provide an exceptional educational experience with diverse training and medically complex patients. Secondly, it was important to be in a welcoming environment where I could find supportive individuals both within and […]

Class of 2022 — Kiran Kamath, MBBS

Class of 2022 — Kiran Kamath, MBBS
Choosing a residency program is always a tough decision. While going through interview season, I remember making a mental checklist of things that were important to me: clinical experience, the nature of the residents with whom I’d be working, dedicated faculty, teaching, fellowship opportunities, research and location, among others. Most importantly, being an international medical […]

Class of 2021 — Tamanna Huda, MD

Class of 2021 — Tamanna Huda, MD
As I began the interview process, I had a few things that I was looking for in a program: good people, great training, work-life balance, and a convenient location. I ranked WashU number one on my list because it was truly the only program that offered all of these things. I met a lot of […]

Class of 2021 — Mark Arcario, MD, PhD

Class of 2021 — Mark Arcario, MD, PhD
I vividly remember the match process from two years ago — the application, the nervous wait for interview invitations, the frantic packing (and unpacking) of a suitcase, and, most importantly, opening that letter. As a medical student, it can be hard to know what to look for in a residency program because you really do […]