Our residents come to our program from all parts of the country and with a broad range of experiences. What they have in common is a commitment to excellence and a desire to make the health care system better. This commonality is palpable throughout the program and is visible in the work the graduates do once they leave the program.
Al-Mustansiriyah University College of Medicine
Ahmed Alani grew up in Baghdad, Iraq, and earned his medical degree from Al-Mustansiriyah University College of Medicine. Before joining Providence, he practiced in Sweden for several years, gaining extensive international healthcare experience and becoming fluent in Swedish. Dr. Alani was drawn to internal medicine for its analytical complexity, the challenge of managing multifaceted conditions, and the opportunity to provide continuity of care within multidisciplinary teams. While he currently has strong interest in hospital medicine, he looks forward to exploring various subspecialties during his residency. Outside of the hospital, he is an avid sci-fi reader and enjoys exploring the Pacific Northwest, traveling with his wife and children, and playing board games with his kids.
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University of California San Diego School of Medicine
B.S. Neuroscience, Brigham Young University
Matthew grew up in Southern Utah and after high school spent two years living in Ecuador as a missionary. He subsequently volunteered as a medical interpreter at a free clinic and worked for a health technology startup leading him to attend medical school at UC San Diego. While at UCSD, Matthew pursued research and experience in global health, health policy, and clinical informatics. He also developed an interest in the musculoskeletal and neurological symptoms and, after completing his intern year at Providence, will complete specialty training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the University of Washington. Outside the hospital, he enjoys reading, music, biking, canyoneering, and playing soccer - all with his wife, Louisa.
Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
B.S. Biology, Washington State University Vancouver
Paige was born and raised in Vancouver, WA. She earned her undergraduate degree at Washington State University Vancouver and later attended Washington State University for medical school, making her a double Coug! Prior to medical school, she was a medical scribe, an instructional assistant in Organic Chemistry, an outreach volunteer with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (now Breakthrough TD1) and a volunteer at the Clark County Food Back. She has a special interest in diabetes and endocrinology. Outside of medicine, she enjoys plant-based cooking, finding the best matcha, knitting, crocheting, painting, and spending time with her black cats, Mochi and Binx.
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of
the Pacific
B.A. English, University of Oregon
Sachi was raised in Portland, Oregon, and graduated from the University of Oregon Honors College. Her passion for medicine grew out of her commitment to community engagement and advocacy. Between college and medical school, she served on the board of the Portland JACL, and she continued her advocacy work in medical school through organizations focused on health policy and health equity. Sachi is excited to serve the Oregon community and is committed to providing compassionate, patient-centered care that empowers patients to navigate their health with dignity. Outside of medicine, she enjoys rock climbing, distance running, mountaineering, sewing, linocut printmaking, and spending time with her partner and family.
University of Washington School of Medicine
B.S. Biology, University of Washington
Shamey is a Pacific Northwest native who was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. A proud Husky, she attended the University of Washington for both her undergraduate education and medical school. Outside of medicine, she enjoys staying active, trying new hobbies, taking long scenic walks, and baking for family and friends.
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
B.S. Neuroscience & Spanish, Smith College
Zoe was born and raised in Eugene, Oregon, and has attended the Oregon Country Fair for 28 of her 31 years -- the tie-dye is in her blood. She graduated from Smith College, one of the original Seven Sisters, in 2017, before completing a Fulbright research fellowship in Peru from 2017 to 2018 and earning her MD from OHSU in 2026. In her professional life, Zoe draws inspiration from her grandmother, whose warmth, good humor, and zest for life influence Zoe's approach to medicine and interest in geriatrics. In her free time, Zoe enjoys hiking and backpacking, the creative challenge of quilting, and sharing moments of peaceful domesticity with her dog, Salchicha.
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
B.S. Biochemistry, University of Portland
Goshina was born in Kurdistan, Iraq and raised in Portland, Oregon. She earned
her Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from the University of Portland,
along with a minor in French. Following graduation, she spent a year in
Southern France teaching English to elementary school students. After
returning to the United States, she worked as an emergency department
scribe throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. She graduated from Oregon Health
& Science University for medical school and is ecstatic to continue
serving the Portland community as a resident at Providence Portland Medical Center.
Goshina is passionate about preventative health, equitable care, and improving
access to healthcare for all patients. Following residency, she plans
to pursue a fellowship in Cardiology.
Outside of medicine, Goshina enjoys cooking, golfing, Pilates, running,
gardening, and spending quality time with her family and friends.
Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine
B.S. Biology, University of Washington
Matthew was born in Seattle and raised in Renton, WA. He attended the University of Washington for his B.S. in Biology before spending his gap years as a TMS technician at SeattleNTC, where he treated patients with psychiatric medical conditions. He then moved to Las Vegas for medical school at Touro University Nevada and is thrilled to return home to the PNW for residency. Matthew is passionate about preventive medicine and patient education, striving to help patients understand their conditions, medications, and other healthcare topics so they feel empowered to further improve their overall well-being. Outside of the hospital, he stays active with pickleball and weightlifting. He is an avid traveler and food photographer who is particularly excited to explore Portland's renowned food scene.
University of Utah School of Medicine
B.S. Biology, Idaho State University
Adriene grew up in Pocatello, Idaho. She attended Idaho State University where she completed her bachelor's degree in biology and played D1 tennis. She then attended University of Utah's School of Medicine and enjoyed being involved in the 4th Street Clinic which serves unhoused patients. Adriene is passionate about increasing healthcare access for underserved patient populations, preventive care, and patient education. Outside of medicine, she enjoys tennis, hiking, pickleball, skiing, and exploring the outdoors.
University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita
B.H.S. Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences - Nuclear Medicine, University
of Missouri
Nola grew up in the Kansas City metropolitan area and returned there to start her career as a nuclear medicine technologist. Her medical education journey was focused on amplifying the first-generation medical student experience, bridging language barriers in healthcare, and connecting students to street medicine opportunities. Nola is committed to working with underserved patient populations, emphasizing community building, and encouraging patient advocacy. Outside of medicine, she enjoys international travel, watercolor painting, and reading memoirs.
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
B.A. Organismal Biology and Ecology, Colorado College
Naomi was born in Taipei, Taiwan, but grew up in Portland, OR. For her bachelor's degree, she studied biology, ecology, and environmental issues at Colorado College. Before returning to Portland for medical school, she spent time volunteering in India as part of the American India Foundation Banyan Impact Fellowship. Within medicine, her interests include global health, public health, and working with underserved populations. Outside of medicine, Naomi enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, catching up with friends/family, and spending time outdoors.
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University of Nevada, Reno, School of Medicine
B.S. Neuroscience, University of Nevada, Reno
Jennifer (Jenny) grew up in Reno, Nevada, after spending parts of her childhood in Düsseldorf, Germany, and the Netherlands. She attended Colorado State University before returning home to complete medical school at the University of Nevada, Reno, School of Medicine. She is very excited to be joining PPMC and to begin this next chapter in the Pacific Northwest. Jenny is passionate about community outreach, global health, individualized patient care, and medical subspecialties including rheumatology, complex medical dermatology, infectious disease, and allergy/immunology. Outside of medicine, she enjoys skiing, backpacking, traveling, fitness classes, and spending time outdoors.
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
B.S. Biology, Northwest Nazarene University
Anna grew up in rural Eastern Oregon outside the small town of Milton-Freewater before attending Northwest Nazarene University in Idaho where she earned a degree in biology. She returned to Oregon for medical school at Oregon Health and Science University where she discovered a passion for general medicine and chronic disease management. Anna enjoys working alongside patients as a team to identify and achieve their health goals. She is also passionate about increasing healthcare access and helping students from rural and underserved backgrounds find opportunities to pursue careers in healthcare. In her free time, Anna enjoys hiking, going on day trips and trying new restaurants with her husband.
Indiana University School of Medicine
B.A. Biochemistry, Indiana University
Natalie was born and raised in small-town Indiana. She received an education in Biochemistry and Gender Studies at Indiana University. After college, she pursued her medical doctorate at Indiana University School of Medicine with a focus on rural and underserved populations. Natalie is passionate about public health, patient advocacy and education, LGBTQ+ access to healthcare, and treatment for substance use disorders. She desires to meet her patients where they are at and work together to achieve their goals. She is excited to learn more about the PNW and the Portland community. Outside of medicine, Natalie enjoys theatre, hiking, gardening, board games, yoga, and spending time with her cat, Wally.
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
B.S. Biochemistry, Santa Clara University
Sam grew up in Ashland, Oregon, and earned his bachelor's degree in Biochemistry from Santa Clara University. After graduating, he spent two and a half years in case management; first at Central City Concern in Portland and later at a local shelter in his hometown. These formative experiences deepened his commitment to serving underserved populations and ignited a particular interest in caring for individuals with substance use disorders. Motivated by this passion, Sam pursued his medical education at Oregon Health & Science University. He is excited to continue serving the Oregon community through residency at PPMC. Outside of medicine, Sam enjoys cooking, playing and watching sports, including basketball, soccer, and snowboarding, as well as exploring Portland's food truck scene with his wife and their two dogs.
Creighton University School of Medicine - Omaha Campus
B.S. Biology, Oregon State University
Samantha was born and raised in Portland before she attended Oregon State University and received her bachelor's degree in biology. She went on to complete medical school at Creighton University in Omaha, Nebraska. She has spent considerable time working with non-profits that strive to connect Spanish-speaking communities to accessible health care and is passionate about community outreach. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her son, hiking, gardening, and playing D&D.
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
B.S. Biology, Portland State University
Nhi was born and raised by her hardworking Vietnamese immigrant parents in Portland, Oregon. She was motivated by her family's experiences and challenges with healthcare to pursue a career in medicine and deliver compassionate, patient-centered care. After graduating from Portland State University, she worked as a medical scribe at various clinic settings, a medical annotator, and a research assistant. She subsequently attended Oregon Health & Science University, where she developed an interest in internal medicine and found joy in providing effective patient education. During her free time outside the hospital, she enjoys spending time with her family by hosting small dinners and gatherings, baking, binge-watching Netflix shows, traveling to new places, and running. She is excited to return to Providence Portland, where she first discovered her passion for medicine as a scribe.
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
B.S. Biology, University of Georgia
Victoria (Tori) grew up in Canton, GA and went to the University of Georgia for her undergraduate degree in Biology. She then spent three years studying anatomy, doing cancer research at The Ohio State University, and working at The James Cancer Center before attending medical school at Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine in Dayton, OH. Tori is passionate about serving the underserved, community service, and advocacy and policy work. She plans to pursue fellowship in hematology/oncology. Outside of medicine, she enjoys hiking, cooking, and going on adventures with her golden retriever named Moose.
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
B.A. Human Physiology, University of Oregon
Jack grew up in Lake Oswego, OR and attended University of Oregon for his undergraduate studies. After college, he worked as a medical scribe and medical assistant, and was actively involved in nonprofit work focused on houselessness and diabetes care. He attended Oregon Health & Science University for medical school, where he developed passions for diagnostic reasoning, preventative medicine, and teaching. Outside of medicine, Jack enjoys distance running, cycling, playing music, and spending time with his partner and pug.
Oregon Health & Science University
B.S. Biochemistry & Molecular Biology; Mathematics, Agnes Scott College
Rae entered internal medicine residency with a strong background in global health, including volunteering in the community health sector of the US Peace Corps in Peru, performing data analysis at the CDC during the COVID-19 pandemic, and conducting hepatitis B research in Southeast Asia for her MPH degree. She is interested in critical care and infectious diseases, and hopes to focus her medical career on caring for globally marginalized patient populations, researching global health disparities, and participating in disaster response efforts. Outside of the hospital, Rae enjoys staying active and growing vegetables in her garden.
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
B.S. Exercise Science, Corban University
Krysta had a prior career for 11 years as a personal trainer. As a trainer, she had the unique opportunity of operating her own business, meeting clients in their own home, inspiring her pursuit of medicine. Outside of work, Krysta enjoys all things outdoors with her husband and lab retriever, along with photography and a robust house plant collection. Krysta is excited to be staying in the region where she was born and raised near family. Her special interests in medicine include addiction and hospital medicine.
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
ScM Molecular and Microbiology and Immunology, Johns Hopkins School of
Public Health
B.A. Neuroscience, Scripps College
Elise grew up in Portland, Oregon with her parents and younger sister. She obtained a bachelor's degree in neuroscience from Scripps College and a master's degree in molecular microbiology and immunology from John Hopkins School of Public Health. She returned to Portland to complete medical school at Oregon Health and Science University. There, she became involved in medical education curriculum development and accessibility initiatives for health professions students with neurodivergence, chronic illness, and disability. She is honored to continue serving her hometown community and PPMC. Outside of medicine, Elise loves making pottery, rock climbing, biking, and spending as much time outside as possible.
A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Masters of Education, University of Notre Dame
B.S. Biology, University of Notre Dame
Ryan hails from Northern California, growing up in the Bay Area and later returning to help manage partnerships at two San Francisco healthcare start-ups prior to starting medical school. After receiving undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Notre Dame, Ryan spent ten years working in education and nonprofit spaces in Oklahoma City and Chicago, predominantly working with underserved and immigrant populations. These experiences have helped shape his holistic approach to healthcare. Outside of medicine, Ryan loves spending time with loved ones and in nature. He enjoys trail running, cooking, photography, college sports, and fumbling through DIY woodworking projects.
Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine
B.S. Cell and Molecular Biology, Western Washington University
Ashley was born and raised in Longview, Washington. She attended Western Washington University where she earned her bachelor's degree in cell and molecular biology. After graduating, she worked for two years as a research assistant in stroke neurology at OHSU. She attended medical school at Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, where she developed her passion for preventative medicine and patient centered care. Outside of medicine, she has many hobbies including running, hiking, camping, gardening, floristry, and hanging out with her rescue dog, Todd. As a lifelong resident of the PNW, Ashley is excited to start her career at PPMC and continue to serve this wonderful community.
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A.T. Still University - School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
B.S. Psychobiology, UCLA
Greyson was born in China and grew up in the San Francisco Bay area. He went to UCLA to obtain his undergraduate degree in Psychobiology. Prior to entering medical school, he served as a juvenile mentor at the Department of Corrections in Stockton, worked as a behavioralist for children with ASD, and scribed at Zuckerberg San Francisco General's adult clinic. From these experiences, he learned the value of constructive communication and servitude. His clinical interest is in inpatient medicine, still undifferentiated whether to specialize. When not at work, Greyson enjoys practicing gymnastics rings elements, recurve archery, and piano.
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
of the Pacific
B.S. Human Physiology, University of Oregon
Alysia grew up in Roseburg, OR. She earned her undergraduate degree at University of Oregon. She then went on to complete medical school at Western University of Health Sciences COMP-NW where she developed interests in autoimmunity and blistering disorders. Coming from a rural community, Alysia is also passionate about improving access to care in rural and underserved communities. Outside of medicine, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and daughter, climbing the Peloton leaderboard, garage workouts, and perusing Pinterest for new home-improvement projects.
Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
of the Pacific
B.S. Biology, Washington State University - Vancouver
Malia'ka was raised in Vancouver, Washington. She completed her bachelor's degree at Washington State University - Vancouver. During and after undergraduate school, she spent time working as a medical scribe at the Vancouver Clinic and Legacy Go-Health Urgent Cares. She continued her medical education at Western University of Health Sciences of the Pacific Northwest in Lebanon, Oregon. She is ecstatic to stay in the PNW for residency, here at PPMC, and work with a patient population that is important to her. Malia'ka is very passionate about creating a comforting atmosphere for her patients and delivering care to underserved/underrepresented communities. Her interests outside of medicine include hiking the gorge, fishing, camping, and spending time with her fiancé and two chocolate labs!
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
B.S. Biology, Walla Walla University
Alex was born in Walla Walla, WA and grew up primarily in the Pacific Northwest. His family moved many times and he also spent time in places as diverse as Colorado, Arkansas, North Dakota, and Nairobi, Kenya where his parents worked as missionaries. He attended Walla Walla University and earned a degree in Biology, followed by his medical degree. Alex's biggest passion in medicine is lifestyle and preventative medicine. He has been involved in numerous research opportunities throughout medical school involving healthy living and its impact on longevity and quality of life. Alex worked with a group of peers to update the Loma Linda University Hospital inpatient menu to provide more nutritious options that aid in the healing process. He also researched the barriers that patients with chronic kidney disease face when making lifestyle changes. Alex spends his time away from work with his wife and baby daughter. He enjoys playing basketball, hiking, camping, reading, and spending time with family. Alex is eager to be home again in the Pacific Northwest as a member of the PPMC resident team.
University of Colorado School of Medicine
B.S. Biology, Indiana University
Revati grew up in Munster, Indiana and attended Indiana University where she earned her bachelor's degree in biology. She then attended the University of Colorado School of Medicine where she developed an interest in patient advocacy and medical leadership. Prior to PPMC, Revati completed one year of general surgery residency at UCSF East Bay where she developed a passion for treating high-acuity patients and providing care for underserved populations. Outside of medicine, Revati enjoys hiking, swimming, skiing, basketball, board games, and is excited to explore the outdoors of the PNW!
Oregon Health & Science University
B.S. Biology, Oregon State University
Tommy grew up in Medford, Oregon and attended Oregon State University, where he obtained a bachelor's in biology, and began volunteering in the community in the topics of mental, physical, and sexual health. He went on to receive his MD from Oregon Health & Science University. During medical school, his passions included addiction medicine and suicide prevention, and he is ASIST certified. Outside of medicine, Tommy loves to stay active with powerlifting and hiking, enjoys rooting for numerous PNW sports teams, and taking care of his two cats, Goblin and Ghoul. Tommy is thrilled and honored to continue to serve his Oregon community during residency and beyond.
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
B.S. Behavioral Neuroscience, Western Washington University
Andrew grew up in Bellingham, WA, and earned his Behavioral Neuroscience degree at Western Washington University. He was happy to stay close to home to attend medical school at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences in Yakima, WA. He is excited to become a well-rounded internal medicine physician through training at Providence Portland Medical Center. His interests in medicine include preventative medicine as well as managing common chronic diseases such as cardiovascular and metabolic disorders. In his free time, he enjoys photography, mountain biking, video games, and browsing the internet with a hot cup of coffee.
