First Year Residents

Medical School: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Nick grew up in Chandler, Arizona, studied nutrition at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs and stayed in Denver to receive his medical education from Rocky Vista University. He is interested in preventive medicine, lifestyle medicine, sports medicine and continuing to work on his osteopathic manipulative treatments. In his spare time Nick likes to snowboard, rock climb, hike, play video games and drink wine with his wife.

Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine 

Brian was born and raised in Pierre, South Dakota. After moving to Washington state, he attended the University of Washington where he majored in biochemistry. Then his journey continued in California where he attended medical school. Each of these places left a lasting impression on him. He learned the value of patient-centered care and the importance of catering to people from a wide array of backgrounds. Brian also learned to love potatoes, mediocre sports teams, and air conditioning. In his free time he enjoys sports, board games, traveling, and trying new restaurants. He is excited to continue his journey in Sacramento!

Medical School: Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine

Bradley grew up in San Pedro, California and studied microbiology at Cal Poly Pomona. He spent the next few gap years finding his research project, volunteering, and working at a urology practice. His passion for healthcare and desire to help others led him to study medicine at Touro University California, where he was deeply involved in campus Family Medicine and student wellness organizations. Through his time in medical school, he came to realize that building strong cooperative relationships with patients was what he loved and he looks forward to continuing to do so with Dignity Health. Outside of medicine, he enjoys cooking, hiking, and working with his girlfriend to catch him up on the long list of movies he hasn’t seen.

Medical School: University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

James was born in Peoria, Illinois and grew up in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. He completed his undergraduate degree in English at Northeastern State University. Before starting his journey into medicine, he worked as a writing tutor at Tulsa Community College where he had the opportunity to assist students from all walks of life achieve their academic goals. While attending medical school at the University of Oklahoma, James found a passion in serving unhoused individuals and families within the Oklahoma City area and reducing barriers to accessing care. His first exposure to family medicine was during a rural rotation in Altus, Oklahoma. This transformative experience highlighted the unique role family medicine plays in the community and the profound impact one can have as a family physician. His medical interests include street medicine and health literacy. In his free time, James enjoys running outdoors, watching movies with his wife, cooking, painting, and printmaking.

Medical School: University of California, Davis, School of Medicine

Brandon grew up in Yreka, a small town in rural Northern California. He attended Oregon State University where he majored in Biology and minored in Chemistry. During the time, he worked as an emergency room technician and played baseball for his college. At UC Davis School of Medicine, Brandon volunteered at Paul Hom Asian Student Run Free Clinic and River Pediatrics Free Clinic, had a focus on quality of medicine, Brandon loves to exercise, play pickle ball, spend time hiking and camping, cooking with his fiancee and baking sourdough bread.

Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine

Jessica grew up in Brea, California and attended UC San Diego, where she majored in General Biology before attending Creighton University SOM in Phoenix. Drawn to family medicine for its emphasis on compassionate, comprehensive care, she developed a passion for mental health integration, particularly in pain management and addiction, while working at a student-run clinic for the uninsured. One formative experience was providing companionship to an elderly patient with dementia, deepening her commitment to empathetic care. Outside of medicine, Jessica enjoys exploring new restaurants, visiting speakeasies, and playing video games with friends. She has two black cats and a Yu-Gi-Oh collection of over 2,000 cards. A fun fact: she hosts “Chopped” competitions at home, where her friends cook and she judges.

Medical School: California Northstate University College of Medicine

Kayla grew up in Sacramento, CA, and attended UC Berkeley for her undergraduate studies, where she majored in Molecular and Cell Biology and minored in Education, sparking her interest in helping students enjoy learning. After graduating, she worked in research at Genentech and then UC Davis before completing medical school at California Northstate University. Outside of medicine, she stays active by running regularly and enjoys arts and crafts, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends.

Medical School: Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine

Simran grew up in Hercules, CA, before attending UC Davis, where she majored in Biology. Motivated by her passion for mental health and preventive care, Simran volunteered with Crisis Text Line and worked professionally as a personal trainer during medical school. She is thrilled to continue her journey at Methodist in Sacramento, and especially to work with the Medical Safe Haven for Human Trafficking, which aligns perfectly with her goals of caring for vulnerable populations facing both mental and physical challenges. In her free time, Simran loves hiking, weightlifting, and spending time with her beloved cares, Ivy and Tiggy, who’ve been by my side throughout her whole journey!

Medical School: Florida State University College of Medicine - Orland Campus

Laeticia completed medical school at Florida State University in Tallahassee and Orlando Florida. Her passion for research has kept her involved in various projects before and during medical school. She hopes to bring compassionate and holistic care to all of her patients. Outside of medicine, she enjoys spending time both outdoors and indoors with her puppy and loved ones.

Tomas grew up in several cities including Milwaukee, WI, Salt Lake City, UT, and Cuernavaca, MX. He obtained his undergraduate degree in Pub;ic Health from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee. During his time there and for several years after graduating he worked in various capacities within low income communities in the Milwaukee area, including as a Community Health Worker for a Medicaid/Medicare HMO. He completed his MD and obtained his MPH at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison, WI. He enjoys practicing martial arts, discussing philosophy, enjoying nature and seeing live music.