Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Hobbies: Hiking, camping, literature, dinner parties and exploring coffee shops
Reason for Choosing DRMC: To be part of an institution that makes being involved in helping the local community and underserved a top priority.
Hometown: Ontario, CA
Hobbies: Reading, obstacle course races, spending quality time with family, acquiring new skills, explore and practice knowledge that uplift human values
Reason for Choosing DRMC: A partially unopposed program that maximizes learning opportunities and is close to home
Hometown: Honolulu, HI
Hobbies: Skiing, hiking, traveling, movies, asian food
Reason for Choosing DRMC: The faculty and team members have been welcoming, friendly, and supportive. DRMC provides opportunity to take care of diverse group of patients. Palm Springs is a beautiful place to live and the weather is amazing.
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Hobbies: Cooking, free diving, fishing, kayaking, running
Reason for Choosing DRMC: Excellent opportunity to learn and practice of family medicine with a wide variety of patients, close to home, great community.
Hometown: South Riding,VA
Hobbies: Photography, tennis, traveling
Reason for Choosing DRMC: The opportunities available to care for underserved populations, supportive and knowledgeable faculty, and vibrant art and culture of Palm Springs in the heart of Coachella Valley.
Hometown: West Covina, CA
Hobbies: Muay Thai, playing guitar, hiking, biking
Reason for Choosing DRMC: Close to my family, community and beautiful location
Hometown: Bay Area, CA
Hobbies: Basketball, weight lifting, and medicine
Reason for Choosing DRMC: Warm beautiful scenery and very welcoming faculty
Hometown: Burbank, CA
Hobbies: I love to move (lift, hike, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, basketball). I also enjoy history, cinema, stand-up comedy, Sinatra & cooking. I love spending time with family and friends.
Reason for Choosing DRMC: DRMC was a top program for me, but it wasn't until I met all the people behind the program, that I knew it was my dream program. They never made me feel like a stranger and took time to make me feel welcomed. Most importantly, the relationship they had amongst one another was something I knew I wanted for my medical journey.
Hometown: Orange County, CA
Hobbies: Traveling, trying new food, music festivals, watching and playing new sports including basketball, football, tennis, pickleball, golf.
Reason for Choosing DRMC: The faculty and positive experience
Hometown: (City, State) Charlotte, North Carolina
Hobbies: Motivational Speaking (Life Coaching). Kick-Boxing, Investing (Stock Market), Painting
Reasons for Choosing DRMC: At DRMC, I knew I can excel not only as a competent doctor but also as a compassionate individual, seizing opportunities to care for underserved populations amidst the vibrant art and culture of Palm Springs in the heart of Coachella Valley. With compassionate faculty and mentors, it provides a healthy environment for personal and professional growth.
Hometown: (City, State) Redwood City, California
Hobbies: Gardening, Cooking, Baking, playing video games, working out.
Reasons for Choosing DRMC: A lot of places SAY they are like a family. Here, they actually are. The residents and faculty have a very close bond with each other. The faculty seems to take a genuine interest in teaching and helping residents grow as doctors. I feel like this place gives me my best chance to grow and become the best doctor I can be.
Hometown: Oakland, CA
Hobbies: Going to the gym, watching football and basketball, playing games with friends
Reason for Choosing DRMC: Strong inpatient experience, opportunities to serve the community, welcoming faculty and admission, kind and friendly co-residents
Hometown: Glendale, CA
Hobbies: traveling, weightlifting, making sushi, playing volleyball, working on/detailing cars.
Reason for Choosing DRMC: Location, sense of community, and to be close to home!
Hometown: Shiraz, Iran
Hobbies: Cooking and baking, Listening to podcasts, watching movies, spending time with friends
Reason for Choosing DRMC: Clinical exposure to a variety of pathologies, being part of a friendly and supportive team
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Hobbies: Travel and cooking
Reason for Choosing DRMC: Beautiful California desert and diverse community
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Hobbies: Golfing, petting pups, K-beauty sheet masking
Reason for Choosing DRMC: The sense of family within the program, the passionate and compassionate attendings, the plethora of golf courses
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Hobbies: Golf, swimming, yoga, meditation
Reason for Choosing DRMC: Unique location, excellent program and people, while being closer to family.
Hometown: Palm Springs, CA
Hobbies: Music, outdoors, martial arts.
Reason for Choosing DRMC: For the opportunity to serve my hometown
Hometown: Apple Valley, California
Hobbies: Escape Rooms, Trying new Restaurants, Playing Apex Legends with my younger brothers.
Reason for Choosing DRMC: Close to my family, beautiful city, the awesome tramway, and the weather is never cold.
Hometown: Bermuda Dunes, CA
Hobbies: Soccer, Strength and conditioning
Reason for Choosing DRMC: The faculty and staff are welcoming, supportive and friendly. Residents are being well taken care of and our learning every day are maximized. Being a local from the Coachella Valley, it is truly a blessing to be close to home. I am so grateful to be a part of the DRMC family medicine program!
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Hobbies: Watching movies & soccer games, music, gym, spending time with my family, hanging out with friends to play Backgammon, cards and exploring new restaurants.
Reason for Choosing DRMC: For the friendly & welcoming faculties/residents, supportive learning environment and to be close to home and my family in LA.
Hometown: West Hartford, CT
Hobbies: Painting and gem mineral collecting
Reason for Choosing DRMC: I love the community
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Hobbies: Hiking, soccer, basketball and family
Reason for Choosing DRMC: The Family Medicine program, location and community
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Medical School: University of Queensland-Ochner Clinical School
Reason for Choosing DRMC: Great exposure of clinical cases in a tight knit community
Hometown: Lafayette, LA
Hobbies: Listening to music, cooking and traveling
Reason for Choosing DRMC: Friendly and supportive environment
Hometown: Santa Cruz, CA
Hobbies: Working out at gym, playing with my dog, and cooking
Reason for Choosing DRMC: The faculty and residents were so friendly and welcoming during the interview
Hometown: San Francisco, CA
Hobbies: Hiking, camping, sailing and gardening
Reason for Choosing DRMC: Beautiful scenery, diverse community and to be close to family
Hometown: Palm Desert, CA
Hobbies: Music, fitness, photography
Reason for Choosing DRMC: The warm and supportive learning environment and the opportunity to serve my local community
Hometown: Torrance, CA
Hobbies: Cooking, painting, history and travel
Reason for Choosing DRMC: The people!
Hometown: Fort Wayne, IN
Hobbies: Travel, fine dining, hiking, spending time with family, music festivals
Reason for Choosing DRMC: For a great learning experience, and to live in CA
Hometown: San Francisco, CA
Hobbies: Cooking, traveling, exploring new restaurants, and concerts
Reason for Choosing DRMC: The location and curriculum was very appealing, and to be close to home
Hometown: Santa Rose, CA
Hobbies: Basketball, movies and exercise
Reason for Choosing DRMC: The residents, attending’s and staff were very warm and welcoming.
Hometown: Litchfield Park, AZ
Hobbies: Drumming, weightlifting, and sports
Reason for Choosing DRMC: The sense of family and community, with opportunity to learn in a friendly, yet challenging environment.