CU Minority+Allied Resident Council

University of Colorado Minority and Allies Residency Council - the MARC! Community of BIPoC medical trainees & allies on the CU Anschutz and affiliated campuses

[CU Minority+Allied Resident Council @CUSOM_MARC]

Always a fun time celebrating together!

[CU Minority+Allied Resident Council @CUSOM_MARC]

RSVP: https://t.co/rf2djhQHQZ
Podcast link: https://t.co/x813xZO79Y

[CU Minority+Allied Resident Council @CUSOM_MARC]

Join our virtual first look: https://t.co/szWIpZT873

[CU Minority+Allied Resident Council @CUSOM_MARC]

A warm congratulations and welcome to our new co-presidents Dr. Helena Villalobos and Dr. Abdel El Rafei! We are so excited to see the amazing work they do with MARC this year! Be on the look out for an email about their welcome picnic! @CUSOMODI @CUDEICEAnschutz

[CU Minority+Allied Resident Council @CUSOM_MARC]

Say hello to Dr. El Rafei!
Originally born in Syria. Did my internal medicine training in Minnesota (University of Minnesota) , GH fellowship in Boston (Beth Israel deaconess). He will be joining the department of cardiology!
He learned how to Ski at age 28 !

[CU Minority+Allied Resident Council @CUSOM_MARC]

Congratulations to Dr. Dyess! She is finishing her NICU fellowship and staying on as faculty at the University of Colorado! "I can accomplish anything I set my mind to!"
She loves Barcelona Tapas Restaurant and Bar.

[Jennie Buchanan @buchana_jab]

Honored to attend @CUSystem #DEI President’s ceremony where our own @cjangerhofer received an award for her 16 years of work within @cusomodi, @CUAnschutzDEICE & @denverem. Her contributions to belonging & equity span across departments, hospitals & community. We are so proud.

[CU Minority+Allied Resident Council @CUSOM_MARC]

Say hi to Dr. Olivia Campbell who is joining the OB/GYN program from East Carolina University in Greenville, NC.
"I am the first doctor in my family! I have actually never been skiing and can't wait to try it in CO. Also, I am a dog mom to the sweetest Chihuahua named Cricket!"

[CU Minority+Allied Resident Council @CUSOM_MARC]

Say hello to Dr. Minh Do who is originally from Houston, Texas but is a soon to be graduate of the CU medical school. He will be joining the Internal Medicine Residency. He lived in Europe for roughly 7 years as a child (England and Denmark) and is an avid Chelsea FC fan!

[CU Minority+Allied Resident Council @CUSOM_MARC]

Say hello to Dr. Corey Thompson, joining us from from Columbus, OH as part of the Diagnostic Radiology program.
Fun Fact: "I am a big time music head… currently building a record collection. Really looking forward to the Denver concert scene😎"

[CU Minority+Allied Resident Council @CUSOM_MARC]

Dr. Landan Banks joining us from Chicago, IL as a family medicine resident! He has been playing competitive rugby for 10 years.
"I chose CU because I was excited about returning to Denver to provide exceptional care for urban underserved and vulnerable patient populations.

[CU Minority+Allied Resident Council @CUSOM_MARC]

Say hello to Dr. Calvin Dorsey, a current Psychiatry resident from University of Virginia. He built a weight gym in my garage and enjoys inviting co-residents/med students work out with him.
"I chose CU because I immediately felt the fun, relaxed culture in my interviews".

[ShantaZimmer @ShantaZimmer]

Celebration time @ #AMEC2022 Impossible for me to put into words the community our students, residents, faculty have made. #AtCUWeSeeYou @CUMedicalSchool @CUSOMODI @CUSOM_MARC

[CU Minority+Allied Resident Council @CUSOM_MARC]

We are so happy to have Dr. Anita Moudgal staying at CU for her Allergy/Immunology Fellowship!
-Advice: "Work-life balance + a supportive community is so important for wellness!"
-Favorites: City Park, Blue Pan Pizza, and Uncle Ramen
-She loves the diversity of cases in IM!

[CU Minority+Allied Resident Council @CUSOM_MARC]

New Fellow Alert! Please welcome Dr. Anthony Robateau who is coming from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester (Originally from Puerto Rico) and joining the Gastroenterology and Hepatology department. Fun fact: He has an irrational fear of frogs/toads (i.e. Ranidaphobia). @arobateuMD

[CU Minority+Allied Resident Council @CUSOM_MARC]

New Fellow Alert! Meet Dr. Vinh Nguyen who is joining us from Phoenix, AZ!
Fun fact: "I took snowboarding lessons as soon as I found out I matched at National Jewish Health for Allergy/Immunology fellowship!" We are so excited to have you on campus!
@CUSOMODI @CUAnschutzDEICE

[CU Minority+Allied Resident Council @CUSOM_MARC]

Presenters:
One Colorado
Aurora Health Alliance
Center for African American Health
Coalition for the Homeless
and more....

[CU Minority+Allied Resident Council @CUSOM_MARC]

Come join us for our next event!
Please join us February 17th at 6pm to hear about some of the amazing work we have going on in our community!
RSVP: https://t.co/rE3PTmegfY

[CU Minority+Allied Resident Council @CUSOM_MARC]

These are just some of the questions I have thought about in residency. I think as healthcare providers it is important to know what is available in the communities, we work in. To aid in the MARC has invited 6 community organizations to join us for a night to bridge the gap.