Hometown: Kalispell, Montana
Medical School: University of Michigan
Lauren was born and raised in Kalispell, Montana but has called Bellingham, Washington home since her family moved there when she was in the 8th grade. She completed medical school at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and is thrilled to be returning to her home state for residency. She values compassion, curiosity, and creativity in both her professional and personal life. She is driven by a deep love of humanity and belief in our capacity to heal and grow. Outside of work, you can catch Lauren making art, planning her next DIY project, playing pickleball, admiring the natural world, and connecting with family and friends.
Hometown: Spokane, WA
Medical School: University of Washington
Victoria is a Spokane native and attended Whitman College in Walla Walla, where she majored in French horn performance before attending medical school at the University of Washington. In her free time, she enjoys waterskiing, walking her Labrador and spending time with family.
Hometown: Boise, Idaho
Medical School: University of Washington
Preston grew up in Boise Idaho before attending college at Brigham Young University-Idaho where he majored in Biomedical Science and enjoyed exploring the Rocky Mountains and Yellowstone area. He was honored to be able to study medicine in the University of Washington WWAMI program where he spent much of his time traveling around the five northwest states that make up the WWAMI region. He and his wife spent much of Preston’s medical school career living in the Pacific Northwest and falling in love with the people and the area. Now joined by two kiddos, Preston and his family are excited to be able to call the Pacific Northwest home and they look forward to fun adventures of camping, fishing, and snowmobiling in the future.
Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
Medical School: University of Kentucky
Kayla, originally from Cincinnati, Ohio, pursued both her undergraduate and medical education at the University of Kentucky (go Cats!). During her time in medical school, Kayla actively engaged in promoting student well-being through her involvement with the campus's student wellness organization, Resilient, where she served as the mental health chair. Additionally, Kayla explored her interest in global health and policy by completing a family medicine rotation in Córdoba, Argentina. There, she improved her Spanish, immersed herself in a new culture, and gained insights into different healthcare systems. She hopes to continue her involvement in mental health advocacy and policy, as well as explore her interest in perinatal psychiatry during residency. When she is not at the hospital, her perfect day off involves hot yoga, visiting a coffee shop, and walking in the park with her husband before cooking dinner and watching a movie at home. She also enjoys skiing, hiking, and sand volleyball. Kayla and her husband celebrated their marriage with a New Year's wedding during her third year of medical school. A fun fact about them is that they share the same birthday! Her favorite quote to live by is “Be curious, not judgmental,” which she first heard while watching her favorite show, Ted Lasso. Kayla visited Washington with her husband a week before her interview and instantly felt at home in the Northwest, especially after meeting the amazing people at PRS. She is thrilled to begin her residency in Spokane!
