Maria Arulraja, MD
She/her/hers
Hometown, State
Cary, NC
Medical School
University of Iowa
Academic Area of Interest
Social EM/Disparities, Global Health, Wilderness, medEd
Why LSU?
The most down-to-earth, supportive, welcoming, non-judgemental culture in a residency/hospital that I've seen. Emphasis on social determinants of health, celebrating diversity, FeminEM, international EM
Favorite thing about NOLA
Perfect in a lot of ways, imperfect in a lot of ways but the culture seems to be stay thankful, try to make changes, and make sure you have as much fun as possible in everything you do.
Hobbies
Traveling, lifting, attempting to cardio, live music, basking in the sunshine after 10 years of Midwest winters
Lauren Auerbach, MD
She/her/hers
Hometown, State
Los Altos, CA
Medical School
University of Arizona - Phoenix
Academic Area of Interest
Ultrasound, Social Medicine
Why LSU?
Love the South, great food, hilarious patients, great learning
Favorite thing about NOLA
Food, food, gumbo, food
Hobbies
Hiking, cooking, travel, my furry children
Cal Creel, MD
He/him/his
Hometown, State
New Orleans, LA
Medical School
LSU New Orleans
Academic Area of Interest
Wilderness, EMS, and other limited resource settings
Why LSU?
New Orleans gave me so much when I was growing up, so I wanted to give back to the city I love
Favorite thing about NOLA
Dive Bars
Hobbies
Barbecuing, playing rugby, working out
Kyle Herbert, MD
He/him/his
Hometown, State
Hillsborough, NC
Medical School
University of North Carolina
Academic Area of Interest
Critical Care, International Medicine, Disaster Medicine
Why LSU?
The people in this program were/are some of the coolest, most supportive individuals that I have come across in medicine, and it shows in the way that we take care of each other and our patients.
Favorite thing about NOLA
There's always something exciting going on- never a dull off day
Hobbies
Watch football (Go Bears!), explore Nola, traveling, cooking, sleeping
Kyle Hoppens, MD
He/him/his
Hometown, State
Slidell, LA
Medical School
LSU New Orleans
Academic Area of Interest
IM/EM; International Medicine
Why LSU?
Patient population, great training, EM/IM residency, fun city close to family
Favorite thing about NOLA
Friends, family, & FESTIVALS!
Hobbies
Backpacking, running, roasting coffee, making Kombucha, baking sourdough, playing with my baby girl
JP Lona, MD
He/him/his
Hometown, State
Encinitas, CA
Medical School
Boston University
Academic Area of Interest
Ultrasound, Critical Care, Medical Education, EMS
Why LSU?
Great residents and staff, excellent city to train. Super fun living in the south
Favorite thing about NOLA
Music everywhere, great food, and always something to do
Hobbies
Soccer, playing with my dog, going to concerts, eating out, cooking
Emily Marx, MD
She/her/hers
Hometown, State
Charlotte, NC
Medical School
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
Academic Area of Interest
Social EM, EMS, International Medicine
Why LSU?
Residents making a meaningful impact within the New Orleans community, access to great training, and patient population
Favorite thing about NOLA
Delicious food, Dat Dog, the city's enthusiasm for all festivals and holidays
Hobbies
Hiking and backpacking, skiing, cooking, and puzzles
Hannah Mezan, MD
She/her/hers
Hometown, State
Katonah, NY
Medical School
University of Queensland Ochsner Clinical School
Academic Area of Interest
Pediatric EM, International Medicine, EMS, Social EM
Why LSU?
New Orleans New Orleans New Orleans! Best city in the world. (But also great training, awesome residents, and lots of trauma experience)
Favorite thing about NOLA
Festivals celebrating everything and anything, music, the weather, the food, the people.
Hobbies
Walking my 3 large dogs, spending time at the beach, live music, sleeping, movies
Mai Nguyen, MD
She/her/hers
Hometown, State
New Orleans East, LA
Medical School
LSU New Orleans
Academic Area of Interest
IM/EM; International Medicine
Why LSU?
IM/EM program, good pathology and training
Favorite thing about NOLA
Good food, short commute, no snow
Hobbies
Eating, coffee, ballroom dancing/WCS, Netflix, piano, crochet, travel, hiking
Natalia Popenko Glynn, MD
She/her/hers
Hometown, State
Laguna Beach, CA
Medical School
Chicago Medical School
Academic Area of Interest
EM-Peds
Why LSU?
Incredible hands-on experience, with tons of trauma training, with a great Children's Hospital
Favorite thing about NOLA
Most unique city with amazing seafood, and it's a destination town for friends to visit!
Hobbies
Running, yoga, pilates, painting
Michelle St. Romain, MD
She/her/hers
Hometown, State
Covington, LA
Medical School
LSU New Orleans
Academic Area of Interest
Critical Care, Medical Education, Social EM
Why LSU?
Our unique patient population, high exposure to critical trauma and medical patients, supportive faculty, strong focus on wellness
Favorite thing about NOLA
Always a festival to attend! Incredible musicians everywhere you go, no shortage of new restaraunts and bars to try, and city park
Hobbies
Exploring with my dog, trying new places to eat and drink, yoga, knitting
Melanie Ulrich, MD
She/her/hers
Hometown, State
Madison, WI
Medical School
Boston University
Academic Area of Interest
Medical Education, Social EM, Pediatric EM, Ultrasound
Why LSU?
The program's emphasis on social EM, the unbeatable trauma experience, and the incredibly supportive co-residents and faculty
Favorite thing about NOLA
Live music, gorgeous weather, unique culture
Hobbies
Sports (mainly tennis, football and baseball), drinking beer at outside patio bars, watching too much TV, live music
Jordan Vaughn, MD
She/her/hers
Hometown, State
Seattle, WA
Medical School
University of Rochester
Academic Area of Interest
Social EM, Medical Education, Global EM Development, Refugee Health/Asylum
Why LSU?
Patient population; I love that Social EM is at the core of what NOLA EM is all about. Great training, co-residents, and faculty.
Favorite thing about NOLA
New Orleans is my adopted hometown because it is one of the most unique cities with a rich culture. Family, friends, resident family, best food, and live music.
Hobbies
Live music/concerts, weight lifting, pretending to run, magazine street cruising, traveling, foodie.
Lindsey Williams, MD
She/her/hers
Hometown, State
Atlanta, GA
Medical School
Medical College of Georgia
Academic Area of Interest
Health Policy, International Medicine, Social EM
Why LSU?
The people- I love that everyone is well-rounded, caring, and as normal as people in medicine can be. Also, great county program with a strong history and connection to the community.
Favorite thing about NOLA
One of the most unique cities in the world with a strong sense of identity and culture. Live music all day, everyday.
Hobbies
Fun concerts, good coffee, finding great street art, amateur drawing, wine, traveling, strolling around City Park
Andrew Wong, DO
He/him/his
Hometown, State
San Francisco, CA
Medical School
Midwestern University
Academic Area of Interest
Military EM, Wilderness Medicine, Ultrasound, Critical Care
Why LSU?
Great co-residents and off service residents, patients that will prepare you for everything EM
Favorite thing about NOLA
Food, festivals, and cheap gas
Hobbies
Aquascaping, hiking, camping, video games, and coffee