{"id":6058,"date":"2024-05-16T05:18:59","date_gmt":"2024-05-16T05:18:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jaj.bfm.mybluehost.me\/?page_id=6058"},"modified":"2025-08-18T14:50:39","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T14:50:39","slug":"transitional-year-residency-residents","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/mchonline.org\/es\/transitional-year-residency-residents\/","title":{"rendered":"Transitional Year Residency Residents"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vc_row-full-width-before\"><\/div><div id=\"vc_row-6a2295a9abbbc\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid graduate-medical-banner vc_custom_1661659643625 vc_row-has-fill vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">if (typeof(gem_fix_fullwidth_position) == \"function\") { gem_fix_fullwidth_position(document.getElementById(\"vc_row-6a2295a9abbbc\")); }<\/script><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-lg-8 vc_col-md-8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"font-size: 35px;color: #1e6486;line-height: 45px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading sub-heading vc_custom_1661717906186\" >Residency Life<\/h2><h2 style=\"font-size: 60px;color: #ffffff;line-height: 75px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading main-heading vc_custom_1715836780863\" >TRANSITIONAL YEAR RESIDENCY PROGRAM<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width-before\"><\/div><div id=\"vc_row-6a2295a9abfcb\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid dv-tabs-menu vc_custom_1644958859738 vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">if (typeof(gem_fix_fullwidth_position) == \"function\") { gem_fix_fullwidth_position(document.getElementById(\"vc_row-6a2295a9abfcb\")); }<\/script><div class=\"dv-tabs-item wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-1\/5 vc_col-has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1661561489092\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1615355435201 vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div\n\tclass=\"vc_icon_element vc_icon_element-outer vc_custom_1661561801546 vc_icon_element-align-center\">\n\t<div class=\"vc_icon_element-inner vc_icon_element-color-custom vc_icon_element-size-lg vc_icon_element-style- vc_icon_element-background-color-grey\">\n\t\t<span class=\"vc_icon_element-icon gem-print-icon gem-icon-pack-material mdi-book\" style=\"color:#ffffff !important\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"button-welcome wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-9\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"font-size: 20px;color: #ffffff;line-height: 23px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading dv-tabs-item vc_custom_1715836801082\" ><a href=\"http:\/\/mchonline.org\/es\/transitional-year-residency-program-overview\/\">Program Overview<\/a><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"dv-tabs-item wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-1\/5 vc_col-has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1661561529645\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1615355589196 vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div\n\tclass=\"vc_icon_element vc_icon_element-outer vc_custom_1661561732547 vc_icon_element-align-center\">\n\t<div class=\"vc_icon_element-inner vc_icon_element-color-custom vc_icon_element-size-lg vc_icon_element-style- vc_icon_element-background-color-grey\">\n\t\t<span class=\"vc_icon_element-icon gem-print-icon gem-icon-pack-material mdi-hospital-building\" style=\"color:#ffffff !important\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"button-programs wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-9\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"font-size: 20px;color: #ffffff;line-height: 23px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading dv-tabs-item vc_custom_1715836825229\" ><a href=\"http:\/\/mchonline.org\/es\/transitional-year-residency-faculty\/\">Faculty &amp; Staff<\/a><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"dv-tabs-item wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-1\/5 vc_col-has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1661561501795\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1615355616046 vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div\n\tclass=\"vc_icon_element vc_icon_element-outer vc_custom_1615208847180 vc_icon_element-align-center\">\n\t<div class=\"vc_icon_element-inner vc_icon_element-color-custom vc_icon_element-size-lg vc_icon_element-style- vc_icon_element-background-color-grey\">\n\t\t<span class=\"vc_icon_element-icon gem-print-icon gem-icon-pack-material mdi-bank\" style=\"color:#ffffff !important\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"button-resident wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-9\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"font-size: 20px;color: #ffffff;line-height: 23px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading dv-tabs-item vc_custom_1724046947620\" ><a href=\"http:\/\/mchonline.org\/es\/transitional-year-residency-residents\/\">Residents<\/a><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-1\/5 vc_col-has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1661561521911\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1615355616046 vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div\n\tclass=\"vc_icon_element vc_icon_element-outer vc_custom_1661562428135 vc_icon_element-align-center\">\n\t<div class=\"vc_icon_element-inner vc_icon_element-color-custom vc_icon_element-size-lg vc_icon_element-style- vc_icon_element-background-color-grey\">\n\t\t<span class=\"vc_icon_element-icon gem-print-icon gem-icon-pack-material mdi-hospital-building\" style=\"color:#ffffff !important\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"button-resident wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-9\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"font-size: 20px;color: #ffffff;line-height: 23px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading dv-tabs-item vc_custom_1715836896402\" ><a href=\"http:\/\/mchonline.org\/es\/transitional-year-residency-salary-and-benefits\/\">Salary &amp; Benefits<\/a><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-1\/5 vc_col-has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1661561510568\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1615355616046 vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div\n\tclass=\"vc_icon_element vc_icon_element-outer vc_custom_1661562022661 vc_icon_element-align-center\">\n\t<div class=\"vc_icon_element-inner vc_icon_element-color-custom vc_icon_element-size-lg vc_icon_element-style- vc_icon_element-background-color-grey\">\n\t\t<span class=\"vc_icon_element-icon gem-print-icon gem-icon-pack-material mdi-arrow-right-bold\" style=\"color:#ffffff !important\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"button-resident wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-9\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"font-size: 20px;color: #ffffff;line-height: 23px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading dv-tabs-item vc_custom_1715836884967\" ><a href=\"http:\/\/mchonline.org\/es\/transitional-year-residency-apply\/\">How to Apply<\/a><\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width-before\"><\/div><div id=\"vc_row-6a2295a9ad174\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid dv-welcome vc_custom_1661661244026 vc_row-has-fill vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-top vc_row-flex\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">if (typeof(gem_fix_fullwidth_position) == \"function\") { gem_fix_fullwidth_position(document.getElementById(\"vc_row-6a2295a9ad174\")); }<\/script><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-lg-offset-2 vc_col-lg-8 vc_col-md-offset-1 vc_col-md-10\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1661658466775\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"font-size: 40px;line-height: 50px;text-align: center\" class=\"vc_custom_heading section-heading has-border-style orange-border vc_custom_1662006101044\" >MEET OUR RESIDENTS<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width-before\"><\/div><div id=\"vc_row-6a2295a9ad33f\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid staff-padding-phone vc_custom_1661897559739 vc_column-gap-30 vc_row-o-content-top vc_row-flex\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">if (typeof(gem_fix_fullwidth_position) == \"function\") { gem_fix_fullwidth_position(document.getElementById(\"vc_row-6a2295a9ad33f\")); }<\/script><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1661661737460\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center  vc_custom_1755526069297\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"700\" src=\"http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-Aickareth.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-Aickareth.png 480w, http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-Aickareth-206x300.png 206w, http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-Aickareth-8x12.png 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-9 vc_col-has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1661661619229\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"headline\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Genesy Aickareth, MD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Transitional Year (PGY-1)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Genesy was born and raised in Houston, Texas. She earned her degree in Nutritional Sciences from Texas Tech University, then went on to complete her medical education at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine in Lubbock. She will begin her radiology residency in Houston next fall. Outside of medicine, Genesy enjoys baking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends. <\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width-before\"><\/div><div id=\"vc_row-6a2295a9ad8d6\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid staff-padding-phone vc_custom_1662020704091 vc_column-gap-30 vc_row-o-content-top vc_row-flex\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">if (typeof(gem_fix_fullwidth_position) == \"function\") { gem_fix_fullwidth_position(document.getElementById(\"vc_row-6a2295a9ad8d6\")); }<\/script><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1661661737460\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center  vc_custom_1755526719692\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"700\" src=\"http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-benson.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-benson.png 480w, http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-benson-206x300.png 206w, http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-benson-8x12.png 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-9 vc_col-has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1661661619229\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"headline\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Andrea Benson, MD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Transitional Year (PGY-1)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>University of Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Andrea grew up in Rochester, NY and received her Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Cornell University. An engineer at heart, Andrea was always drawn to problem solving but was passionate about finding ways to help others and give back to the community. After working as a software developer in the health-tech space, Andrea went on to complete her MD at the University of Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. Her combined interest of medicine and innovation has led her to pursue interventional radiology. After completing a transitional year at Mission Community Hospital, Andrea will go on to be an integrated interventional radiology resident at Emory University. Outside of the hospital Andrea enjoying being active playing soccer and pickleball, traveling, and spending time with her cat Obi. <\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width-before\"><\/div><div id=\"vc_row-6a2295a9add4f\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid staff-padding-phone vc_custom_1662019759257 vc_column-gap-30 vc_row-o-content-top vc_row-flex\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">if (typeof(gem_fix_fullwidth_position) == \"function\") { gem_fix_fullwidth_position(document.getElementById(\"vc_row-6a2295a9add4f\")); }<\/script><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1661661737460\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center  vc_custom_1755526915090\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"700\" src=\"http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-choi.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-choi.png 480w, http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-choi-206x300.png 206w, http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-choi-8x12.png 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-9 vc_col-has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1661661619229\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"headline\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Kevin Choi, MD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Transitional Year (PGY-1)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>University of California, San Diego School of Medicine<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Choi was born and raised in Los Angeles and spent much of his adolescence in the San Fernando Valley. He earned his B.A. in Public Health Studies from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland. He then returned to Southern California to attend medical school at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. Following the completion of his transitional year internship, he will begin his residency in Interventional Radiology at the University of Southern California. Outside of medicine, he enjoys playing golf and snowboarding. <\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width-before\"><\/div><div id=\"vc_row-6a2295a9ae1ba\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid staff-padding-phone vc_custom_1662019768125 vc_column-gap-30 vc_row-o-content-top vc_row-flex\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">if (typeof(gem_fix_fullwidth_position) == \"function\") { gem_fix_fullwidth_position(document.getElementById(\"vc_row-6a2295a9ae1ba\")); }<\/script><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1662019699534\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center  vc_custom_1755527093941\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"700\" src=\"http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-evanson.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-evanson.png 480w, http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-evanson-206x300.png 206w, http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-evanson-8x12.png 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-9 vc_col-has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1662019690563\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"headline\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Davin Evanson, MD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Transitional Year (PGY-1)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Drexel University College of Medicine<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Davin J. Evanson was born and raised in Alberta, Canada. After high school he spent two years in Las Vegas on a Church Service Mission. He then earned a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience, graduating Cum Laude, from Brigham Young University in Provo, UT, while also competing in collegiate-level rugby. Growing up surrounded by those in the medical field and receiving personal care for sport injuries, Dr. Evanson always knew he wanted to pursue a career within medicine. After college, he attended Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health in Reading, PA. His dedication to coursework, patient care, research, and leadership earned him induction into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Dr. Evanson developed a passion for Anatomy and Radiology during medical school. Following his transitional year at Mission Community he will begin a Diagnostic Radiology residency at Creighton University in Phoenix, AZ. In his free time, Dr. Evanson enjoys spending time with his wife and children, traveling, hiking, following Dodger baseball, and all things Disney.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width-before\"><\/div><div id=\"vc_row-6a2295a9ae61a\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid staff-padding-phone vc_custom_1662019861320 vc_column-gap-30 vc_row-o-content-top vc_row-flex\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">if (typeof(gem_fix_fullwidth_position) == \"function\") { gem_fix_fullwidth_position(document.getElementById(\"vc_row-6a2295a9ae61a\")); }<\/script><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1661661737460\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center  vc_custom_1755527281828\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"700\" src=\"http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-eyshi.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-eyshi.png 480w, http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-eyshi-206x300.png 206w, http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-eyshi-8x12.png 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-9 vc_col-has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1661661619229\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"headline\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Jonathan Eyshi, MD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Transitional Year (PGY-1)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Jonathan Eyshi was born in Miami and raised in Los Angeles, where his passion for medicine grew through community involvement and a desire to improve access to care. He completed his undergraduate degree in Sociology at UCLA and returned to Miami for medical school at FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine. His academic journey has been shaped by resilience, adaptability, and a strong commitment to service. Jonathan is passionate about anesthesiology, with interests in perioperative care, critical care, and patient advocacy. Outside of medicine, he enjoys surfing, running, snowboarding, and spending time with friends and family.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width-before\"><\/div><div id=\"vc_row-6a2295a9aea89\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid staff-padding-phone vc_custom_1662019879587 vc_column-gap-30 vc_row-o-content-top vc_row-flex\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">if (typeof(gem_fix_fullwidth_position) == \"function\") { gem_fix_fullwidth_position(document.getElementById(\"vc_row-6a2295a9aea89\")); }<\/script><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1661661737460\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center  vc_custom_1755527502632\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"700\" src=\"http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-haile.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-haile.png 480w, http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-haile-206x300.png 206w, http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-haile-8x12.png 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-9 vc_col-has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1661661619229\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"headline\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Yohannes Haile, MD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Transitional Year (PGY-1)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>University of California, Riverside School of Medicine<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Yohannes Haile is a lifelong resident of Riverside County. He pursued his education locally, earning an Associate&#8217;s degree from Mt. San Jacinto College before achieving a Bachelor of Science in Biology with Honors from the University of California, Riverside. He continued at the UCR School of Medicine, earning his M.D. Throughout his academic journey, Dr. Haile demonstrated a strong commitment to service, volunteering extensively and building a robust research foundation across multiple departments and hospital systems. This work, often on oncologic, radiological, and rare disease topics, led to numerous peer-reviewed publications and abstract presentations at regional and national conferences. Dr. Haile aspires to pursue a career in diagnostic radiology with the goal of future fellowship specialization. Outside of medicine, he remains a sports enthusiast, enjoying live basketball and football games and continuing to explore the scenic trails of Southern California.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width-before\"><\/div><div id=\"vc_row-6a2295a9aef0a\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid staff-padding-phone vc_custom_1662019889298 vc_column-gap-30 vc_row-o-content-top vc_row-flex\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">if (typeof(gem_fix_fullwidth_position) == \"function\") { gem_fix_fullwidth_position(document.getElementById(\"vc_row-6a2295a9aef0a\")); }<\/script><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1661661737460\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center  vc_custom_1755527771684\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"700\" src=\"http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-Kashanchi.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-Kashanchi.png 480w, http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-Kashanchi-206x300.png 206w, http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-Kashanchi-8x12.png 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-9 vc_col-has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1661661619229\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"headline\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Benjamin Kashanchi, DO<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Transitional Year (PGY-1)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Ben was born and raised in Newport Beach, California. He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), earning a Bachelor of Science in Psychobiology. He went on to receive his medical degree from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine. Ben is currently considering a career in psychiatry, neurology, or radiology, and is excited to further develop his clinical skills during his transitional year.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width-before\"><\/div><div id=\"vc_row-6a2295a9af3fb\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid staff-padding-phone vc_custom_1662019897761 vc_column-gap-30 vc_row-o-content-top vc_row-flex\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">if (typeof(gem_fix_fullwidth_position) == \"function\") { gem_fix_fullwidth_position(document.getElementById(\"vc_row-6a2295a9af3fb\")); }<\/script><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1661661737460\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center  vc_custom_1755527931305\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"700\" src=\"http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-mahin.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-mahin.png 480w, http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-mahin-206x300.png 206w, http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-mahin-8x12.png 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-9 vc_col-has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1661661619229\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"headline\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Dana Mahin, MD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Transitional Year (PGY-1)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Drexel University College of Medicine<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Dana Mahin was born and raised in Toronto and has moved frequently throughout her life. She attended high school in Michigan and earned her undergraduate degree in biology and anthropology from the University of Michigan. She then took two gap years, during which she conducted research in translational genomics at the University of Southern California and participated in clinical volunteering. She later moved to Philadelphia to attend medical school at Drexel University College of Medicine. Following her Transitional Year, she will continue her training at the University of California, Irvine, where she will complete her Radiology residency. In her free time, Dr. Mahin enjoys spending time with family and friends, going to the beach, reading, horseback riding, swimming, and traveling.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width-before\"><\/div><div id=\"vc_row-6a2295a9af860\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid staff-padding-phone vc_custom_1662019897761 vc_column-gap-30 vc_row-o-content-top vc_row-flex\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">if (typeof(gem_fix_fullwidth_position) == \"function\") { gem_fix_fullwidth_position(document.getElementById(\"vc_row-6a2295a9af860\")); }<\/script><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1661661737460\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center  vc_custom_1755528036449\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"700\" src=\"http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-Quezada.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-Quezada.png 480w, http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-Quezada-206x300.png 206w, http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-Quezada-8x12.png 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-9 vc_col-has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1661661619229\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"headline\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Jeffrey Quezada, MD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Transitional Year (PGY-1)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>University of California, Irvine School of Medicine <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A native of the San Fernando Valley, Jeff grew up in Glendale, CA before attending the University of California Santa Barbara where he played Division 1 soccer and graduated with a B.S. degree in Biopsychology. He then worked as a researcher at Children\u2019s Hospital Los Angeles Neurological Institute, evaluating the utility of various neuroimaging techniques for the preoperative and postoperative management of hydrocephalus and other congenital neuroanatomical disorders. He obtained his medical degree from the University of California Irvine but is very excited to return to Los Angeles to complete his transitional year at Mission before pursuing diagnostic radiology residency at UCLA. In his free time, Jeff enjoys spending time with his wife and family, reading, skiing, pickle-balling, and cheering on his beloved LA Dodgers and Lakers.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width-before\"><\/div><div id=\"vc_row-6a2295a9afca9\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid staff-padding-phone vc_custom_1662019897761 vc_column-gap-30 vc_row-o-content-top vc_row-flex\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">if (typeof(gem_fix_fullwidth_position) == \"function\") { gem_fix_fullwidth_position(document.getElementById(\"vc_row-6a2295a9afca9\")); }<\/script><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1661661737460\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center  vc_custom_1755528179214\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"700\" src=\"http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-rao.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-rao.png 480w, http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-rao-206x300.png 206w, http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-rao-8x12.png 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-9 vc_col-has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1661661619229\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"headline\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Niveda Rao, MD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Transitional Year (PGY-1)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>University of California, San Diego School of Medicine<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Niveda Rao grew up in Placentia, California and earned her BS in Biochemistry from California State University, Fullerton before completing her medical degree at the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine. During medical school, she was actively involved in curriculum development, mentorship, and clinical research. She served as President of the Anesthesia Student Interest Group, Admissions Representative for the Class of 2025, and a Rheumatology specialty clinic manager at the UCSD Student-Run Free Clinic. As a 2022-2023 UCSD Sanford Institute Summer Research Scholar, she explored themes of empathy and compassion in medical education by studying medical students&#8217; experiences during dissection in the anatomy lab. Outside of medicine, Dr. Rao enjoys listening to podcasts, going to the beach, travelling, and exploring new restaurants with friends and family. She looks forward to working and learning at Mission Community Hospital. <\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width-before\"><\/div><div id=\"vc_row-6a2295a9b0120\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid staff-padding-phone vc_custom_1662019897761 vc_column-gap-30 vc_row-o-content-top vc_row-flex\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">if (typeof(gem_fix_fullwidth_position) == \"function\") { gem_fix_fullwidth_position(document.getElementById(\"vc_row-6a2295a9b0120\")); }<\/script><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1661661737460\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center  vc_custom_1755528294731\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"700\" src=\"http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-taylor.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-taylor.png 480w, http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-taylor-206x300.png 206w, http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-taylor-8x12.png 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-9 vc_col-has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1661661619229\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"headline\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Zachory Taylor, DO<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Transitional Year (PGY-1)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Western University of Health Sciences COMP-NW<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Originally from Southern California, Dr. Zach Taylor earned his bachelor\u2019s degree in Biology at Oberlin College in Ohio while playing collegiate football. He went on to attend Western University of Health Sciences COMP-NW in Lebanon, Oregon, and is thrilled to finally be back home serving the community that shaped him. Before medical school, Zach worked at one of Los Angeles\u2019 first COVID-19 vaccination sites, an experience that deepened his commitment to public health and community care. He is passionate about pursuing a career in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, inspired by a deep appreciation for the body\u2019s resilience and the profound connection between physical and mental wellbeing. Outside of medicine, Zach enjoys spending time with family, watching basketball and college football, grilling, cooking, traveling and playing pickleball.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width-before\"><\/div><div id=\"vc_row-6a2295a9b05b5\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid staff-padding-phone vc_custom_1662019897761 vc_column-gap-30 vc_row-o-content-top vc_row-flex\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">if (typeof(gem_fix_fullwidth_position) == \"function\") { gem_fix_fullwidth_position(document.getElementById(\"vc_row-6a2295a9b05b5\")); }<\/script><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1661661737460\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center  vc_custom_1755528403992\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"700\" src=\"http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-towns.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-towns.png 480w, http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-towns-206x300.png 206w, http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-towns-8x12.png 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-9 vc_col-has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1661661619229\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"headline\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Brandon Towns, MD<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Transitional Year (PGY-1)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The son of two military veterans, Dr. Brandon Towns spent his early years moving throughout Texas and other Southern states. He eventually settled in Los Angeles, where he earned his bachelor\u2019s degree from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). After graduation, he stayed on campus as a research coordinator, helping to manage clinical trials focused on treating alcohol and drug addiction. Dr. Towns continued on to receive his medical degree from the Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine. As a proud member of the Black community, he is passionate about increasing healthcare access and serving historically underserved populations. Outside of medicine, Dr. Towns is a freelance photographer who enjoys exploring new locations and creative projects whenever he gets the chance.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width-before\"><\/div><div id=\"vc_row-6a2295a9b0a24\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid staff-padding-phone vc_custom_1662019897761 vc_column-gap-30 vc_row-o-content-top vc_row-flex\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">if (typeof(gem_fix_fullwidth_position) == \"function\") { gem_fix_fullwidth_position(document.getElementById(\"vc_row-6a2295a9b0a24\")); }<\/script><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-3\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1661661737460\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center  vc_custom_1755528552732\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"700\" src=\"http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-trika.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-trika.png 480w, http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-trika-206x300.png 206w, http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ty-trika-8x12.png 8w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-9 vc_col-has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1661661619229\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"headline\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Sona Trika, DO<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\" style=\"text-align: left;\"><strong>Transitional Year (PGY-1)<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong><em>Western University of Health Sciences COMP<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Dr. Sona Trika earned her Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and her medical degree from Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. Her commitment to health equity is grounded in years of volunteer work with LGBTQ+ communities and underserved patient populations. After completing her Transitional Year at Mission Community Hospital, Dr. Trika will continue her training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&amp;R) at the University of California, Irvine. She is particularly passionate about brain injury rehabilitation, disability advocacy, and mentoring the next generation of physicians. A dedicated educator and advocate, Dr. Trika is excited to support medical students through both formal teaching and personalized mentorship. Outside of medicine, she enjoys hiking Southern California\u2019s scenic trails, people-watching at local coffee shops, and pampering her calico cat with treats.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width-before\"><\/div><div id=\"vc_row-6a2295a9b0e8c\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid dv-welcome vc_custom_1662018291966 vc_row-has-fill vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-top vc_row-flex\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">if (typeof(gem_fix_fullwidth_position) == \"function\") { gem_fix_fullwidth_position(document.getElementById(\"vc_row-6a2295a9b0e8c\")); }<\/script><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-lg-offset-2 vc_col-lg-8 vc_col-md-offset-1 vc_col-md-10\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1614087867097\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"font-size: 40px;line-height: 50px;text-align: center\" class=\"vc_custom_heading section-heading has-border-style orange-border vc_custom_1615576672003\" >Residency Life<\/h2><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width vc_clearfix\"><\/div><div class=\"vc_row-full-width-before\"><\/div><div id=\"vc_row-6a2295a9b1057\" data-vc-full-width=\"true\" data-vc-full-width-init=\"false\" class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid dv-resident vc_custom_1615355711799 vc_row-has-fill vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex\"><script type=\"text\/javascript\">if (typeof(gem_fix_fullwidth_position) == \"function\") { gem_fix_fullwidth_position(document.getElementById(\"vc_row-6a2295a9b1057\")); }<\/script><div class=\"align-column-right wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4 vc_col-has-fill\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1615441645542\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"font-size: 35px;color: #ffffff;line-height: 40px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading section-heading has-left-border-style white-border\" >Resident Life<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  text-white\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div style=\"display: none;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"><\/div>\n<p>Our hospital is located in the San Fernando Valley just north of downtown Los Angeles and is a short drive away from some of the most popular attractions in Southern California. If you love the outdoors, then you will love living and working in Los Angeles. With ideal weather throughout the year, you can take advantage of the beauty all around you. As a Mission Community Hospital resident, you will have access to incredible beaches, theme parks, biking trails, unique shopping experiences, and so much more. Here is just a sample of what Los Angeles has to offer:<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"dv-resident-life wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1615442331338\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1613664895541 vc_row-has-fill vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1613665128844\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1614201042412\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/cameron-venti.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/cameron-venti.jpg 1200w, http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/cameron-venti-300x200.jpg 300w, http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/cameron-venti-1024x683.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/cameron-venti-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-8\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1613665369878\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"font-size: 20px;color: #f0aa30;line-height: 25px;text-align: left\" class=\"vc_custom_heading vc_custom_1613665100479\" >Outdoor Activities Including:<\/h2>\n\t<div class=\"wpb_text_column wpb_content_element  vc_custom_1613665038633\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div style=\"display: none;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display: none;\"><\/div>\n<p>Venice Board Walk, Griffith Park Trail, Santa Monica Pier, Malibu, Pacific Coast Highway;<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1613664923998 vc_row-has-fill vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-o-content-middle vc_row-flex\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner vc_custom_1613665192048\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left  vc_custom_1614201072411\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/universal-studios.jpg\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"http:\/\/mchonline.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/universal-studios.jpg 1200w, 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