In Their Own Words

"I wanted to choose a specialty that would allow me to practice in a small town." Katie Barnhart, MD

"I've known since I was a young child that I wanted to be a doctor." Dorothy Breault, MD

"We have fun residents, we're family friendly, and have good didactics. I enjoy working here." Christy Bruner, DO

"The TMC Lakewood program offered me the chance to stay here in a great porgram with outstanding new facilities." Ted Cashman DO

"I wanted to become a doctor since I was a kid. I grew up with asthma and was always at the hospital. In spite of the gravity of the situation, my doctor never failed to make visits fun and enjoyable. He's been my role model ever since." Jamil Santos, MD

"Most of all, the residents themselves are kind and supportive of one another." Ben Wilkerson, MD

"Work hard and play hard. Be confident in your abilities, and at the same time, know and do not feel bad about asking for help from residents or attendings. That's why you do residency." Jon Cho, MD

"Listen to your patients - they will teach you more about how to be a doctor than anyone else. Also, have fun and enjoy residency - it's not many people who get to love what they do every day!" Gretchen Dickson, MD

"Be passionate about what you do and do what you are passionate about." Vickie Kelley, MD

"It is probably the most fun time in my professional career. A whirlwind of learning, responsibility and friendship." Ethan Richard, DO

"Friendly faculty, combined MBA program." Michael Richardson, MD