Our Residents
Hear From Our Residents
About Baltimore
Hear from Urban Health Primary Care Track residents about why they chose to come to Baltimore and what they have grown to love about the city.
Clinic Experiences
Hear from Urban Health Primary Care Track residents about their experiences working in our clinics, completing various rotations and interacting with patients and staff.
Hopkins Community
Hear from Urban Health Primary Care Track residents about their experiences acclimating to the Hopkins community.
Why Hopkins?
Hear from Urban Health Primary Care Track residents about what drew them to the to Johns Hopkins and the urban health track.
Interns (PGY-1)
Joon Nam
Hometown: Centreville, VA
Medical School: Georgetown School of Medicine
For fun I: like to play basketball, read Webtoons, and go out to eat with my wife!
Favorite things about Baltimore: Great running trail by the harbor and plethora of restaurants and coffee shops to try
Career Interests: Geriatrics, Public Health, Health Equity
Talk to me about: Moving to Baltimore, pickup basketball, and geriatrics
Andrew Johnson
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Medical School: Yale School of Medicine
For fun I: Play volleyball, watch sports, try new food places
Favorite things about Baltimore: Going to O's games, trying food around the city, walking along the harbor
Career Interests: Primary care, general internal medicine, preventive medicine
Junior Residents (PGY-2)
Jihoon Jang
Medical School: Vanderbilt For fun I: like to go fishing, play guitar, cook, play video games
Favorite things about Baltimore: The underrated food scene, east coast city living without the typical east coast price tag Career interests: Primary care, obesity medicine, immigrant health, DPC
Talk to me about: Living in Baltimore/Maryland, couples match, adjusting to call schedules (came from a school that did days/nights) Email: [email protected]
Lauren Clore Missner
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine For fun I: try new recipes, garden, craft, and work out
Favorite things about Baltimore: great outdoor spaces including parks and walk along the harbor, lots of restaurants to explore, tons of local events and Baltimore pride! Career interests: Primary Care/Hospital Medicine, Women's Health, Medical Education
Talk to me about: Couples matching, DC/Baltimore area, favorite restaurants, and books! Email: [email protected]
Siamrut Patanavanich
Hometown: Vienna, Virginia / Saraburi, Thailand
Medical School: Case Western University
For fun I: go on hikes, explore farmers' markets, cook, tend to his garden, and work on craft projects
Favorite things about Baltimore: the wildlife in the harbor, the many parks close by (Patterson, Cylburn, Patapsco, Gunpowder Falls), fruit orchards/dairy farms right outside the city, glimpses of Old Baltimore culture and history everywhere you look
Career Interests: I am passionate about preventive care and hopes to leverage his past experiences in management consulting, technology implementation and entrepreneurship to improve healthcare delivery and improve accessibility to high-quality primary care to all.
Talk to me about:Living in Baltimore, choosing a place to live, anything!
Anand Singh (He/Him/His)
Medical School: Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at Texas Christian Univeristy For fun I: Spending time outdoors, Bollywood fusion dancing, and trying new cuisines
Favorite things about Baltimore: Running along the harbor and Patterson Park and trying new cuisines Career interests: Public Health, General Internal Medicine
Talk to me about: Moving to Baltimore from out of state, local dance studios, and all things health policy and public health related! Email: [email protected]
Lola Tijani
Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences For fun I: I love to read, go for walks, and make Pinterest boards!
Favorite things about Baltimore: Even though it is city, I love the small town feel of Baltimore and the sense of community. Career interests: I am interested in primary and preventive care and refugee and immigrant health.
Talk to me about: TV shows that involve cooking, baking, and home renovations! Email: [email protected]
Senior Residents (PGY-3)
Sarah Mollenkopf (She/Her) Moe-len-cough
Medical School: University of Maryland Medical School
For fun I: hang out with my kid, attend community festivals and spend time outdoors
Favorite things about Baltimore: Kinetic Sculpture Race, ArtScape, HonFest, Miracle on 34th Street, Great Halloween Lantern Parade, Bike Party, Big Baltimore Kite Fest, neighborhood art walks and block parties, Baltimore Beach (Volleyball), cheap rent
Career Interests: Primary care, hospitalist medicine, public health
Talk to me about: daycare/nannies/parenting in residency, bike commuting, Baltimore neighborhoods, pros and cons of the call cycle, any other questions you have about the program
Lauren Payne (She/Her) Pay-n
Medical School: Central Michigan University College of Medicine
For fun I: go on walks, see comedy shows, and do escape rooms!
Favorite things about Baltimore: is the unique and charming neighborhoods, each with its own distinct vibe and a plethora of delicious restaurants to try
Career Interests: Geriatrics, LGBTQ+ Health, and Health Policy
Talk to me about: moving to Baltimore from the midwest, adjusting to the call schedule, geriatrics, movies, or anything else!
Monica Rodriguez-Fernandez (She/Her)
Hometown: Miami, FL
Medical School: University of Florida College of Medicine
For fun I: love to cook, spend time with my wife, read, explore new stores and restaurants
Favorite things about Baltimore: The diversity of the different neighborhoods and communities in the city
Career Interests: Primary care, addiction medicine, LGBTQ+ health
Talk to me about: Things to do in Baltimore, any of my career interests, and anything else! moving to Baltimore from the midwest, adjusting to the call schedule, geriatrics, movies, or anything else!
Mario Tarasco (He/Him) Ta-ras-co
Medical School: OHSU
For fun I: Cook with one of my many cookbooks!
Favorite things about Baltimore: Abundance of good food, coffee shops and its charm
Career Interests: Addiction medicine, HIV, primary care
Talk to me about: Coffee, food, silk scarves and calculating A-a gradients
