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Jinai Bharucha, MD
Hometown: Rochester, MN
Undergraduate School: Carleton College
Medical School: University of Minnesota
PubMed name(s): Jinai Bharucha
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Why did you choose Wash U for residency?
Every team member at Wash U goes above and beyond to make sure our patients have the best care regardless of their resources. This commitment, along with the opportunity to train, be mentored by, and research with incredible faculty, are why I chose Wash U.
What do you like about being a resident here at Wash U?
My co-residents are passionate, thoughtful, and kind! We love being with each other both at work and outside of work.
What do you do outside of work?
Bike to the many restaurants and breweries in St. Louis, hike with my husband and our dog, garden, and share meals at home with friends.
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Tamara Cameo, MD
Hometown: New York City, New York
Undergraduate School: Brown University
Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
PubMed name(s): Tamara Cameo
Why did you choose WashU for your residency?
As a medical student here, I got to witness first-hand how talented and motivated the residents at WU are. In picking a residency program, I wanted to be at a program that would expose me to a wide range of pathologies and prepare me to practice independently at a high level. It was also important for me to be at an academic institution that provided equitable care to a diverse patient population.
What do you like best about being a resident here at WashU?
I love being part of such an amazingly supportive group of residents and faculty. I can truly say that the residents here are some of the most motivated, hard-working, generous people and that they all inspire me! I also love being able to take care of and make an impact on the health of our communities.
What do you do outside of work?
I enjoy spinning, trying new restaurants in St. Louis, and traveling with my significant other. I also love watching any and all Bravo reality shows!
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Whitney Grither, MD, PhD
Hometown: Sainte Genevieve, MO
Undergraduate School: Johns Hopkins University
Medical School: Washington University
PubMed name(s): Whitney R. Grither
Why did you choose WashU for your residency?
When choosing a residency, I knew I wanted to train in an academic setting that provided a robust clinical training environment as well as opportunity to engage in basic science research. There was no place I felt more supported in finding a way to strike that balance than at WashU.
What do you like best about being a resident here at WashU?
What I really appreciate about being a resident at WashU is that the incredibly accomplished faculty members are also invested in mentorship and teaching. Along with that my co-residents are an amazing group of hard working and motivated individuals that I am fortunate to train with and learn from, and have such varied interests and life experiences that it keeps thing fun!
What are your career goals/interests?
My goal is to have a career as a physician scientist, and split my time between clinical practice and basic science research. I’m very interested in the development of targeted therapies, and hope to apply that to gynecologic oncology research in the future.
Awards & Honors:
Spencer T. and Ann W. Olin Medical Science Fellow, Washington University, 2019
What do you do outside of work?
In my spare time, I enjoy running, biking, eating, traveling, and hanging out with my husband and our dogs.
Fun fact:
I recently raced my first Ironman, and try to run at least one marathon a year!
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Drew Hensel, MD
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Undergraduate School: University of Missouri – Columbia
Medical School: University of Missouri – Columbia
PubMed name(s): Drew Hensel
Why did you choose WashU for your residency?
I wanted to train at a residency program that was well known for providing their residents with a top-notch, comprehensive training. A program that also prepared its residents well for potential fellowship opportunities was also important to me. Additionally, I spent a month at WashU during an away rotation and absolutely loved the people I worked with. For all of those reasons, and the fact that my family was ready to return back home to St. Louis, I chose to attend WashU for residency!
What do you like best about being a resident here at WashU?
The people – everyone is so invested in teaching the residents. From attendings to nurses to sonographers, it has been a wonderful place to come to work and learn something new.
What are your career goals/interests?
I am interested in pursuing a fellowship after my residency training, with MFM as the leading option currently. I would also like to practice medicine in an academic setting where I can teach residents/medical students.
Awards & Honors:
Summa Cum Laude, University of Missouri SOM, Class of 2019
What do you do outside of work? When I’m not at work, I love spending time with my family – my wife, Jessie and 7-month-old, Max. You can also find me rooting on the Cardinals and Blues, playing one of my 20 board games, or walking around South City with Jessie and Max.
Fun fact: I married my wife, Jessie, at the beginning of medical school. One of my favorite ways to relax and wind down is cook or watch the food network! I was born in raised in St. Louis. For all you St. Louisans, I attended Oakville High School before moving to Columbia, Missouri.
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Lauren Holroyd, MD, MBA
Hometown: Brentwood, TN
Undergraduate School: Vanderbilt University
Medical School: Vanderbilt University
PubMed name(s): Lauren E Holroyd, Lauren Holroyd
Why did you choose WashU for your residency?
Wash U combined all the things I was looking for in a residency program: excellent clinical and surgical training, tons of fellowship and research opportunities, and amazing people! The residents I met during my interview day were so supportive of each other and it felt like they were all members of the same team which left a lasting impression on me.
What do you like best about being a resident here at WashU?
My co-residents! They make even the busiest days fun!
What are your career goals/interests?
I’m interested in ultimately utilizing both my MD and MBA with a career combining clinical medicine with hospital administration to help improve care for patients. Too often we all want to achieve the same goal but have different ways of communicating what changes need to be made within the system to make these goals a reality.
What do you do outside of work?
My fiance and I love to try new restaurants and St. Louis is full of delicious food! We’re currently in the process of working through a list of places we want to try but it keeps getting longer! I also take dance classes (contemporary and tap) to recharge after a long day at the hospital and enjoy spending time outside, usually in Forest Park, when the weather is nice.
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Alison Kosmacki, MD
Hometown: Alexandria, Virginia
Undergraduate School: University of Virginia
Medical School: University of Virginia
PubMed name(s): Alison Kosmacki, Kosmacki, A
Why did you choose WashU for your residency?
Regardless of your future career goals, WU will prepare you to become a competent and independent OBGYN. Barnes Jewish Hospital draws from a huge geographic area and provides care to a range of pathology. What I love about WU is because of the volume, residents here become experts in managing bread-and-butter obstetric and gyn cases but also become adept at caring for very sick patients with diseases that are rarely seen at smaller institutions. I was looking for a place that would allow me to learn by doing and challenge me to take on a level of autonomy that pushed my comfort zone. WU is definitely that place.
What do you like best about being a resident at WashU?
My co-residents make even the longest days at work 100x better. We support each other – whether it’s by helping finish up labor progress notes when the other person is busy with deliveries, or bringing in snacks to share, or sending someone a quick text to check-in after a rough day. The chiefs look out for the junior residents and there’s a strong culture of paying it forward to your co-residents. I truly couldn’t pick better people to work with! The Friday morning brunches when you’re on nights are also a highlight of the program ????
What are your career goals/interests?
I’m interested in education, so am hoping to become involved in medical student education and contributing to the clerkship curriculum, as well as peer-led teaching sessions for the residents.
What do you do outside of work?
I’m enjoying exploring St. Louis’s food and beer scene whenever possible. The best meal I’ve had so far was at Pastaria in Clayton. Favorite brewery is Side Project but I have many more still to check-out. There’s also great live music in St. Louis. And, of course, I’ve become a band wagon fan of the Cardinals and the Blues. Play Gloria!
Fun fact:
Still haven’t tried Provel cheese. Not entirely sure what it is but I think it’s too late to ask.
Fellowship plans:
Still evolving! I came into residency leaning towards pursuing a gyn-centric fellowship but have loved labor so TBD!
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Lauren Kus, MD
Hometown: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Undergraduate School: University of Pennsylvania
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine
PubMed name(s): Lauren Kus
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Why did you choose WashU for your residency?
I was drawn to this program for the incredible training, particularly surgically, as well as the unmatched research opportunities. But what sealed the deal for me was the culture. I feel supported, challenged, and inspired by the people I get to work with every day.
What do you like best about being a resident at WashU?
My co-residents are kind, supportive, enthusiastic, and FUN! I already love my class, especially since I think we were the good luck charm for the Blues winning the Stanley Cup during our intern orientation week.
Awards & Honors:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Roy N. Rheinhardt Memorial Award, Indiana University School of Medicine
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
What do you do outside of work?
When I’m not at work, you can find me decompressing at hot yoga or exploring the food & drink scene in St. Louis. As someone without any prior connection to the city, I’ve been so impressed and excited by St. Louis. I’m glad I get to spend 4 years here surrounded by the amazing people in this program.
Fun fact: I’ve summited Mount Kilimanjaro!
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Mark Valentine, MD, PhD
Hometown: Denver, CO
Undergraduate School: BYU
Medical School: Washington University in St Louis
PubMed name(s): Mark C Valentine
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Why did you choose WashU for your residency?
I chose Wash U for residency because I love the patients, the faculty, the residents and everyone else in the program.
What do you like best about being a resident at WashU?
I am thrilled to spend four years training here and working with the same people who showed me what a great field ObGyn truly is.
What are your career goals/interests/fellowship plans?
Currently I am planning to do a fellowship in gynecologic oncology so that I can treat these cancers and hopefully continue my research in cancer genetics.
What do you do outside of work?
When I am not in the lab or the hospital, I enjoy time with my partner and our son, traveling, eating, drinking, spending time outside, oxford commas, and enjoying great music.
Fun fact:
I worked here for a few years before I joined the combined MD PhD program at Wash U. During my PhD, I studied the genetic factors that predispose some babies to develop leukemia at a very early age, often before birth. I also worked on a pluripotent stem cell model of hematopoiesis to test out the genetic factors that I found.
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Elise Wilson, MD
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Undergraduate School: Yale University
Medical School: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
PubMed name(s): Elise Wilson
Pronouns: She/Her/Hers
Why did you choose WashU for your residency?
I chose WashU for the phenomenal training, the passion for comprehensive women’s healthcare, and the warmth of the program. The outstanding surgical education, complex pathologies, high-acuity care, and diverse patient population coupled with the supportive, collaborative, and welcoming nature of the people here provided everything I was looking for.
What do you like best about being a resident at WashU?
The people! WashU is an incredibly warm and supportive program. Everyone here is so talented and committed to caring for our patient population. It is amazing environment to grow with and learn from.
What are your career goals/interests?
I look forward to pursuing a fellowship after residency in a gynecologic subspecialty and practicing in an academic medical setting.
Awards & Honors:
2019: Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
2015-2019: Perelman 21st Century Scholar
What do you do outside of work?
Outside of work you can find me exploring STL’s incredible food and drink scene, wandering through Forest Park with my boyfriend, spending time with my co-residents, and practicing yoga.
Fun fact:
I have been an alpine skier since age 3.
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