Class of 2024
Edmond Abdou
Edmond Abdou
Medical Education:
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Curricular Interests:
Integrative, community, and procedural medicine, POC ultrasound, healthcare equity, and musculoskeletal medicine
How I Thrive:
Being with family and friends. Staying active; preferably outdoors. Volunteering, praying and meditating. Watching sports and comedic shows. Playing Tetris and soccer
Nia Carty
Nia Carty
Medical School:
Keck School of Medicine at USC
Curricular Interests:
Integrative Medicine, Behavioral Medicine, Mental Health, Social Justice, Minority Health, Healthcare Disparities, Medical Education
How I Thrive:
Spending time with family, sharing laughs with friends, staying active (yoga, kickboxing), practicing mindfulness & meditation, trying new foods & restaurants, writing, drawing, and playing with my adorable dog
Tatiana Kelley
Tatiana Kelley
MEDICAL EDUCATION:
Southern Illinois University
CURRICULAR INTERESTS:
Implicit Bias and Anti-Racism Curriculum, Maternity Care & Women’s Health, Community Medicine, Global Health, Addiction Medicine, Leadership Curriculum
HOW I THRIVE:
Enjoying Lake Merritt Culture, Trying new restaurants with friends, Live Music, and Dancing, Game nights, Spending time with God and my Family, Reading or listening to new books and podcasts, Having meaningful and intentional conversations, Working out to fun music, and meditation, Drawing and painting to great music, and Being a new plant mom.
Chiamaka Onwuzulike
Chiamaka Onwuzulike
Medical School:
Keck School of Medicine at USC
Curricular Interests:
Women's Health, adolescent medicine, mentorship, urgent care, community medicine
How I Thrive:
Spending time with family and friends, trying new restaurants, dancing, traveling, staying active, and binge-watching my favorite TV series
Adam Villa
Adam Villa
Medical Education:
Indiana University School of Medicine
Curricular Interests:
Preventive and Community Medicine, Social Determinants of Health, Global Health, Sports Medicine, Procedures, Health Education
How I Thrive:
Trying new foods and family-owned restaurants with my wife, traveling, listening to music, going to concerts and festivals, board games, video games, watching movies (I've seen tons of movies), investing, gym, learning new things about plants, agriculture, and science topics, writing run-on sentences 🙂 enjoying nature, playing, and watching sports (Go 49ers!)
Tyrone Wizzard
Tyrone Wizzard
Medical School:
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Curricular Interests:
Women's Health, adolescent medicine, mentorship, urgent care, community medicine
How I Thrive
Spending time with family and friends, trying new restaurants, dancing, traveling, staying active, and binge-watching my favorite TV series
Class of 2025
AnnaMaria “Mia” Arostegui
AnnaMaria “Mia” Arostegui
medical education
The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
curricular interests
Community Medicine, Preventative Medicine, Culinary Medicine & Food Literacy, Addiction Medicine, Hospital & Palliative Care, Health Equity, Procedures & Ultrasound.
how i thrive
Playing soccer, indoor rock climbing, hiking (especially at Lake Tahoe), spending time with family & friends, learning from those around me, anything Disney (seriously, ~anything~), tending to my many succulents, paint-by-numbers (it’s definitely not cheating!), singing constantly, exploring new recipes in the kitchen, escape rooms (it can get pretty intense), & overindulging in Netflix shows (30 Rock and Parks & Rec are recurring binges).
Erika del Refugio Ayar
Erika del Refugio Ayar
medical eduation
Keck School of Medicine at the University of Southern California
curricular interests
Community medicine, underserved medicine, women’s health, urgent care, adolescent medicine, substance use disorder, geriatrics, and palliative care.
how i thrive
Crocheting, exploring decolonized diets and recipes, true crime podcasts, chilling (read: do nothing) with my partner, magical realism, creative writing and sleeping!
Dorian Ball
Dorian Ball
medical education
Howard University College of Medicine
curricular interests
Public Health and Health Equity, Integrative Medicine, Urgent Care, Women's Health and Reproductive Rights, Procedural Medicine.
how i thrive
Spending time with family and friends, sending funny and relatable memes, indoor horticulture, traveling, live music, farmers markets, being outside and emotionally supporting my dog, Domino.
Sallyanna Bazelais
Sallyanna Bazelais
medical education
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine – New York
curricular interests
Gender affirming Care, Obstetrics, Family planning, Trauma informed Care, Access to Safe Abortion, working in community clinics for mutual aid/local grass root organizations, health policy, nutritional medicine and narrative medicine.
how i thrive
Journaling, writing poetry, reading, Video blogging, photography, painting, meditating, powerlifting, making dinner/social gatherings/parties for friends.
Lisa Kim
(they/them/theirs)
Lisa Kim
(they/them/theirs)
medical education
State University of New York Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine
curricular interests
Reproductive Health, Environmental Justice, Anti-racism, Procedural Skills, Community-based Healthcare, Health Equity, Health Policy, and Advocacy
how i thrive
Being surrounded by enthusiastic folk who love what they do. Quality time with loved ones, wood carving, block-printing, traveling, and spending time in nature (learning about mushrooms!).
Leah Tabernik
Leah Tabernik
MEDICAL EDUCATION
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
CURRICULAR INTERESTS
Preventative medicine, LGBTQ+ Health, Mentorship and teaching, Gynecologic care, Procedures, Immigrant & Refugee Health, Addressing Health Disparities, Motivational interviewing.
HOW I THRIVE
Playing board and video games with family and friends, cooking, and relishing the food of the earth, sewing clothing and quilts, keeping active (long walks in the forest, martial arts), getting eight hours of sleep (as often as I can!), singing and playing music, and learning something new every day.
Class of 2026
Nicholas Dawson
Nicholas Dawson
MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio
CURRICULAR INTERESTS
Community health, procedures, preventative health, POC ultrasound and healthcare policy.
HOW I THRIVE
Hiking, visiting national parks (I’ve been to 35), spending time with my wife, my 3-month-old son, cooking, farmers markets, running (slowly) and exploring new places.
Clara Dutton-Kneaves
Clara Dutton-Kneaves
MEDICAL EDUCATION
New York Medical College
CURRICULAR INTERESTS
Reproductive health, social determinants of health, preventative care, intimate partner violence prevention, obstetrics, trauma-informed care, procedures, and adolescent medicine.
HOW I THRIVE
Singing along at concerts or karaoke, anything active outdoors (hiking, skiing, walking on the beach), playing with dogs, trying new restaurants, traveling, listening to podcasts, and eating the delicious things my partner cooks!
Raymond Larez
Raymond Larez
MEDICAL EDUCATION
University of Arizona College of Medicine
CURRICULAR INTERESTS
Full Spectrum Family Medicine, Health Equity, Health Policy and Advocacy, Medical Education, Hospital Medicine, Addiction Medicine, Refugee and Migrant Health, Underserved and Rural Medicine, Maternity Care, Women’s Health and Reproductive Rights, Point of Care Ultrasound, Procedural Medicine, Geriatrics & Palliative Medicine
HOW I THRIVE
Spending time with friends and family, exploring the outdoors, going to the movies, playing soccer, new adventures, and listening to good music.
Jaleh Najmi
Jaleh Najmi
MEDICAL EDUCATION
The Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
CURRICULAR INTERESTS
Lifestyle and integrative medicine, community medicine, adolescent medicine, maternal and child health.
HOW I THRIVE
Social dancing (Argentine tango, salsa), hiking, being with friends and family, discovering the beautiful nature in the Bay, daily reflection and meditation.
Bianca Silva
Bianca Silva
MEDICAL EDUCATION
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
CURRICULAR INTERESTS
Preventative and Integrative/Osteopathic Medicine, Healthcare Equity and Policy, Global/Minority Health, Women’s’ Health, Behavioral Health, Addiction Medicine, and Mentorship.
HOW I THRIVE
Surrounding myself with positive and motivated individuals, giving free hugs, exploring new activities/eats, traveling, hiking, cycling, Pilates, and singing and dancing like no one is watching. Above everything, spending quality time with loved ones and my feline cuddle buddies - Luna, Tigger, and Rocky.
Tiffany Zai
Tiffany Zai
MEDICAL EDUCATION
Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Vallejo
CURRICULAR INTERESTS
Health equity, full-spectrum care, women's health, global health, ultrasound, advocacy, and public health and policy.
HOW I THRIVE
Quality time with family and friends, running, rock climbing (anything outdoors!), playing music (ukulele and acapella), arts and crafts.
Residency Graduates
Class of 2023
| Name | Medical School | Career |
| Hannah Bogen, MD | University of Pennsylvania | Outpatient family medicine at Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano |
| Cody Dail, MD | University of Minnesota | Outpatient family medicine at California Medical Facility, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Vacaville |
| Nicole Madrilejo, MD | Geisinger Commonwealth | UCSD Sports Medicine Fellowship |
| Aljanee Whitaker, MD | UC Davis | Outpatient family medicine at Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano |
| Natalie White, MD | Georgetown University | Contra Costa County Jail Medical Facility |
| Jacqueline Yu, MD | Quinnipiac University | Outpatient family medicine at Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano |
Class of 2022
| Name | Medical School | Career |
|---|---|---|
| Kasra Behizad, MD | University of Southern California, Keck School of Medicine | Outpatient family medicine and inpatient medicine at Sutter Medical Center Vallejo |
| Arturo Salow, MD | Northwestern University | Family Practice Obstetrics Fellowship at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center |
| Billy Maes, MD | University of Pennsylvania | Inpatient medicine at Kaiser Permanente Vallejo |
| Elizabeth Perry, MD | Brown University School of Medicine | Outpatient family medicine and obstetrics at United Indian Health Services in Arcata, California |
| Hayley Winninghoff, MD | University of Washington | Sports Medicine Fellowship at Oregon Health Sciences University |
| Jessenia Villa, MD | Michigan State University | Outpatient family medicine and inpatient medicine at Kaiser Permanente Vallejo |
Class of 2021
| Name | Medical School | Career |
|---|---|---|
| Alexandra Arenson, DO | The Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University | Addiction medicine fellowship at Kaiser Permanente Greater Southern Alameda Area |
| Aime Castillo Mazantini, MD | UC Davis School of Medicine | Outpatient family medicine at Hansen Family Health Center in Woodland, California |
| Bryan Caudle, MD | UC Davis School of Medicine | Outpatient family medicine at Physician’s Network Medical Group in Paradise, California. |
| Ben Denton-Schneider, MD | Tufts University School of Medicine | Outpatient family medicine at California Medical Facility, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Vacaville |
| Vanessa Franco, MD | Morehouse School of Medicine | Outpatient family medicine at La Clinica North Vallejo |
Class of 2020
Click on the names below to learn about our residency experience and what we are doing now!
| Name | Medical School | Career |
|---|---|---|
| Kaitlin Best, DO | Western University of Health Sciences | Outpatient family medicine practice at Salud Para La Gente in Watsonville |
| Alyson Davidson, MD | Georgetown University School of Medicine | Outpatient family medicine and OB at La Clinica de la Raza in Oakland |
| Joanna Ingebritsen, MD | Keck School of Medicine at USC | Outpatient family medicine at Kaiser Permanente Gilroy |
| Sean Nisam, MD | UC San Francisco School of Medicine | Emergency department and outpatient family medicine at Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano |
| Deborah Orosz, MD | Harvard University School of Medicine | Outpatient family medicine in the Salud en Espanol module at Kaiser Permanente Oakland |
| Kristina Rodriguez, MD | UC Davis School of Medicine | Outpatient family medicine at Kaiser Permanente Petaluma |
Class of 2019
| Name | Medical School | Career |
|---|---|---|
| Gealina Dun-Melli, MD | Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University | Outpatient family medicine practice at Kaiser Permanente Santa Cruz |
| Kelsey Goodwin, DO | Western University of Health Sciences | Outpatient family medicine and obstetrics Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano |
| Kelsey Krigstein, MD | Keck School of Medicine at USC | Palliative Care at Kaiser Permanente Oakland. Completed palliative care fellowship at UCLA. |
| Chloe Le Marchand, MD | UC San Francisco School of Medicine | Locum tenens work in outpatient family medicine |
| Sarah Petrie, DO | Touro University School of Medicine | Hospitalist at Kaiser Permanente Vacaville |
| Ethan Sellers, MD | Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University | Deceased. To learn more about Ethan and to honor his memory, please visit the following link. |
Class of 2018
| Name | Medical School | Career |
|---|---|---|
| Vanessa Canlas-Reyes, MD | Keck School of Medicine at USC | Practice at Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano including outpatient, procedures, newborn nursery, and inpatient |
| Jessica deJarnette, MD | Medical College of Georgia | Outpatient family medicine practice at One Medical |
| Emily Fisher, MD | Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine | Outpatient family medicine and community medicine at Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano. Completed the Community Medicine and Global Health Fellowship at Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano |
| Helen Lam, MD | David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA | Outpatient family medicine and procedural care at Kaiser Permanente San Francisco |
| Christie Thomas, MD | University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine | Outpatient family medicine practice an FQHC in Miami |
| Bruna Zanolini, MD | University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine | Inpatient medicine, obstetrics, and women’s health practice at Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano |
Class of 2017
| Name | Medical School | Career |
|---|---|---|
| Violeta Barroso, MD | Stanford University School of Medicine | Outpatient family medicine practice at Kaiser Permanente, Watsonville |
| Joelle Birnberg, MD | UC San Francisco School of Medicine | Outpatient family medicine at Valley Community Healthcare, a nonprofit providing care to the underserved in Los Angeles |
| Elizabeth Iten, MD | UC San Francisco School of Medicine | Faculty member at John Muir Family Medicine Residency Program |
| Elise Nissen, MD | UC San Francisco School of Medicine | Part time work at Kaiser Permanente Napa-Solano and at Indian Health Services in Arizona |
| Candace Pau, MD | Stanford University School of Medicine | Director of Simulation at the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine |
| Geoff Winder, MD | Oregon Health Sciences University | Outpatient family medicine practice at Kaiser Permanente San Francisco |
The residents we seek are:
- Humanistic, with a “global citizen” world view
- Authentic Individuals
- Leaders
- Relentless Achievers
- Team-players
- Reliable
- Creative
- Emotionally Intelligent
What we offer our residents:
- Great role models, mentors, and the resources to achieve your goals
- Full spectrum training with tremendous opportunities for personal and professional growth
- The opportunity to make a difference to a community in need
- A talented team with inter-specialty collegiality
- Flexibility and the option to develop special curricular areas of interest
- An environment that values and supports wellness and work/life balance
- Generous salary and benefits