Hometown: Evanston, IL
Medical School: University of Pennsylvania
Fellowship Plans: Orthopaedic Trauma, Indiana University
Personal Interests: Skiing, running, ultimate frisbee, hiking and knitting
Favorite Things About Portland: Farmer's markets, bike-ability and mountain views

Hometown: Portland, OR
Medical School: OHSU
Fellowship Plans: Adult Reconstruction, University of Utah
Personal Interests: Fly fishing, beekeeping, trail running and skiing
Favorite Things About Portland: Inclement weather, Burgerville, Mount Hood, Timbers games, salmonberries and Forest Park

Hometown: Portland, OR
Medical School: OHSU
Fellowship Plans: Hand, Upper Extremity, and Microsurgery, University of Maryland
Personal Interests: Building computers and learning about advancements in technology, practicing and learning judo (have been practicing for 15 years), playing other sports and being active
Favorite Things About Portland: Trying out new food places (restaurants, pubs/breweries, food carts) around the city, watching the ongoing development of the city

Hometown: Greenwood Village, CO
Medical School: Stanford School of Medicine
Fellowship Plans: Orthopaedic Oncology, University of Toronto
Personal Interests: Spending time with family and friends, reading, traveling and all outdoor activities (Favorites include backpacking, trail running, horseback riding, SCUBA diving and skiing)
Favorite Things About Portland: I love the accessibility of both the beaches and the mountains. There are so many beautiful state parks and recreation areas to explore. Portland is a wonderful city with very kind people, great book stores, and amazing food

Hometown: San Luis Obispo, CA
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences
Fellowship Plans: Sports Medicine, Mammoth Orthopedic Institute
Personal Interests: Backpacking, surfing, fly fishing, ski/snowboarding and playing with my pups
Favorite Things About Portland: Accessibility to the coast, gorge and surrounding mountains, parking on the left side of the street and dog friendly establishments

Hometown: Olympia, WA
Medical school: Oregon Health & Science University 
Fellowship: Undecided
Personal interests: I enjoy spending time with my wife and dog, hanging out with friends and family, working out, and playing board games
Favorite things about Portland: My favorite things about Portland are the amazing food and drink scene, bike / walkability of the city, the beautiful surrounding nature, and the PNW summers

Hometown: Federal Way, WA 
Medical school: Oregon Health & Science University
Fellowship plans: Enthusiastically undecided
Personal interests: Spending time with my fiance and dog, hiking, skiing, reading, golf
Favorite things about Portland: Abundant outdoor activities and mild weather to do them in

Hometown: Newberg, OR
Medical school: Virginia Commonwealth University
Fellowship plans: Undecided
Personal interests: Hiking, biking, weightlifting, track & field, and competitive marksmanship 
Favorite things about Portland: Heart Coffee, Ken's Artisan Pizza, and trips to Mt. Hood and Cannon Beach with friends and family 

Hometown: Garden Grove, California 
Medical school: Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Fellowship plans: Undecided
Personal interests: Trail running, road cycling, backpacking, skiing, painting, ceramics (hand building), and sustainability in surgery
Favorite things about Portland: Clean air and delicious tap water, unlimited trail running in Forest Park, waking up to Willamette River views, fantastic food, thriving art scene, and culture of environmental appreciation

Hometown: Juneau, AK
Medical school: University of Washington School of Medicine 
Fellowship plans: Undecided
Personal interests: Skiing, hiking, camping, and walks with my wife and dog
Favorite things about Portland: I love being able to drive to the beach or the mountains within 2 hours, and all the trails, lakes and rivers in between

Hometown: Norwalk, California
Medical School: UCLA/Drew
Fellowship Plans: Undecided
Personal Interests: Tennis, golfing, fishing, grilling, hiking, and watching movies/anime
Favorite Things About Portland: Everything is so green and proximity to outdoors is unparalleled! Also, it has a great food and drink scene.

Hometown: Windsor, Colorado
Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
Fellowship Plans: Undecided
Personal Interests: Spending time with my wife and son, guitar, trail running, skiing, surfing, cooking and baking
Favorite Things About Portland: Ease of access to ocean and mountains, trail running in Forest Park, lots of good coffee shops, and Ken’s Artisan Bakery

Hometown: Eugene, OR
Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Fellowship Plans: Undecided
Personal Interests: All things fitness and sports, live music, NPR Tiny Desk Concerts
Favorite Things About Portland: The outdoor adventures and unlimited food options as well as that my family is close

Hometown: Sugar Land, TX
Medical School: Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Fellowship Plans: Undecided
Personal Interests: I love playing basketball, hiking/backpacking, biking, baking, and spending time with my fiancée, friends, and family
Favorite Things About Portland: The emphasis on bike-ability, the incredible trails and mountain views nearby, the short distance to the beautiful Oregon coast, but most of all, the lack of humidity!

Hometown: Beaverton, OR
Medical School: Oregon Health and Science University
Fellowship Plans: Undecided
Personal Interests: The outdoors (hiking, rock climbing, swimming), volleyball, crafting, music, and spending time with the dogs
Favorite Things About Portland: The mountains, forests, and water. It is such a beautiful place with so many things to do both indoors and outdoors

Hometown: Deerfield, Wisconsin
Medical school: Medical College of Wisconsin
Fellowship plans: Undecided
Personal interests: Skiing, road biking, backpacking —anything that gets me outdoors— and of course, the Green Bay Packers.
Favorite things about Portland: The food and beer here is phenomenal, especially following a day doing any of my favorite things!

Hometown: Walla Walla, WA
Medical school: Oregon Health & Science University
Fellowship plans: Undecided
Personal interests: Horseback riding, cooking, rock climbing, trail running, spending time with family on the Oregon Coast
Favorite things about Portland: Proximity to beautifully wild coastlines and mountains, with never-ending chances to explore!

Hometown: Eatonville, WA
Medical school: Oregon Health & Science University
Fellowship plans: Orthopaedic Trauma
Personal interests: Outdoor adventures, snowboarding, CrossFit, motorsports, playing with my dogs.
Favorite things about Portland: Access to all my favorite outdoor activities from the coast to mountains as well as abundance of great coffee and beer.

Hometown: Salem, OR
Medical school: Tulane University
Fellowship plans: Foot/Ankle or Sports
Personal interests: Baking to satisfy my dessert addiction, reading works by female and BIPOC authors, running in nature, dancing​​​​​​​.
Favorite things about Portland: Enjoying Portland’s beautiful bounty of fresh produce, wine country, and proximity to family.

Hometown: Portland, OR
Medical school: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Fellowship plans: Undecided
Personal interests: Basketball, tennis, listening to podcasts, working out.
Favorite things about Portland: Watching the Blazers and Timbers, trying new food carts and coffee shops, and having family nearby.

Hometown: Superior, Colorado
Medical school: Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Fellowship plans: Undecided
Personal interests: Trail running, backpacking, climbing, skiing, traditional Irish music, and pottery
Favorite things about Portland: The great food scene, bike-friendly streets, huge trees, proximity to mountains and coast, and the community in and out of the hospital

Hometown: Portland, OR
Medical school: Tufts University School of Medicine
Fellowship plans: Undecided
Personal interests: Skiing, biking, running, watching women’s sports, and reading
Favorite things about Portland: Proximity to Mt. Hood, Forest Park trails, Thorns games, great coffee, and lots of trees

Hometown: Seattle, Washington
Medical school: Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine Washington State University
Fellowship plans: Undecided
Personal interests: Skiing, basketball, kite boarding, spending time with family and friends, and Husky Football
Favorite things about Portland: Access to the coast, Hood River, mountains and exploring Portland’s food and bar scene

Hometown: Palo Alto, CA
Medical school: Stanford University School of Medicine
Fellowship plans: Undecided
Personal interests: Cooking, outdoor activities, spending time with family
Favorite things about Portland: Great beer and even better food, everything being green, and proximity to the outdoors

Hometown: Memphis, TN
Medical school: University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Fellowship plans: Undecided
Personal interests: Backcountry skiing, rock climbing, mountain biking, cooking
Favorite things about Portland: The food, the nature and nearby mountains

Hometown: Bloomington, MN
Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School
Fellowship Plans: Arthroplasty, Washington University, St. Louis, MO
Personal Interests: I enjoy playing volleyball, baking, hiking, camping and travel. I also love spending time with my husband and catahoula leopard dog, Hertz
Favorite Things About Portland: We haven't been in Portland long, but our favorite things about the city so far are the great food/drink scene and the beauty of the surrounding landscape, with as much hiking/camping as we could want!
 

Hometown: Seattle, Washington
Medical School: University of Rochester
Fellowship Plans: Orthopedic Trauma, Indiana University,  Indianapolis, IN
Personal Interests: Hiking, good food, reading, Seattle sports
Favorite Things About Portland: The amazing restaurants and the mountains

Hometown: Mill Creek, WA
Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine
Fellowship Plans: Trauma, UC Davis, Sacramento, CA
Personal Interests: Baking, hiking, skiing, rock climbing, amateur carpentry, Cougar football
Favorite things about Portland: Exploring Portland’s delicious food scene and experiencing the beautiful outdoors surrounding the city

Hometown: Columbia, S.C.
Medical School: University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Fellowship Plans: Arthroplasty, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Personal Interests: Spending time with my dog and wife, entertaining friends with dinner or a cookout, live music, college football and everything outdoors: hiking, camping, cycling, sailing, golf and skiing
Favorite things about Portland: The bike-ability!!! I ride to work, dinner, and everything else within the city, at all hours with a complete feeling of safety

Hometown: Lower Merion, PA
Medical School: Thomas Jefferson University
Fellowship Plans: Foot and Ankle, Mercy Medical Center, Baltimore, MD. 
Personal Interests: Figure skating, cooking/baking, music, gardening, hiking
Favorite things about Portland: The people are really friendly, there's no humidity, stunning mountain views on clear days and, of course, all the amazing food