Current Residents

Follow me on Twitter: @KateJohnsonMD

Hometown: Basking Ridge, NJ

Undergrad: Yale University

Hobbies: Swimming, running, cycling

Specialty Interests/Career Plan: General urology

Why Yale? Diverse, supportive faculty, and three stellar hospitals within a 10-minute radius.

Why New Haven? I love New Haven’s proximity to everything – beaches, mountains, and cities like New York or Boston. Good entertainment, bars, and restaurants. Also, it’s affordable for Northeast standards.

Random fact: I’m a mother of two hilarious and silly young boys.

Follow me on Twitter: @JustinVNguyenMD

Hometown: Houston, Texas

Undergrad: The University of Texas at Austin – Hook ‘em

Hobbies: Hiking, skiing, traveling, college sports, cooking, board games

Specialty Interests/Career Plan: Endourology, a position where I can be involved in teaching

Why Yale? Yale Urology is a perfectly-balanced residency that allows you to pursue any subfield or career path that interests you. There is an even representation of graduates entering varied fellowships and private practice jobs throughout the country. All specialties are covered, research and mentorship is readily available, the culture is supportive, and there is a real respect for work-life balance (as much as possible in a surgical residency).

Why New Haven? Coming from a large sprawling city where half your day could be spent in traffic and that requires 3 hours to get to the next closest destination, New Haven has been a refreshing surprise. It's a midsized city that offers a fantastic food and bar scene with multiple local hikes and outdoor activities. The commute to any local destination is always within 15-20 minutes. Hands down my favorite part is it only takes 1 hour in any direction to be out of Connecticut and in any of the amazing destinations New England has to offer.

Random fact: I’m an Australian dual citizen.

Follow me on Twitter: @dsegal24

Hometown: Bellmore, NY

Undergrad: UNC Chapel Hill

Hobbies: hiking, sports

Specialty Interests/Career Plan: Urologic oncology/MIS

Why Yale? Great group of residents, strong department support

Why New Haven? Perfect city for work-life balance during residency

Random fact: I’m the OG Yale Downstate resident.

Follow me on Twitter: @shanchukmd

Hometown: Peapack-Gladstone, NJ

Undergrad: Columbia University

Hobbies: Hiking with my dog, Yoga, Happy Hour, Basketball

Specialty Interests/Career Plan: General Urology, Endourology

Why Yale? Yale is a balanced program – I found great surgical training, mentors, and co-residents in a place with a great quality of life.

Why New Haven? New Haven grew on me. I, as many are, was uncertain at first of how living in New Haven would be after moving from New York City. But, it has all the amenities of a big city with a small town feel.

Random fact: I skipped kindergarten.

Hometown: Memphis, TN

Undergrad: Dartmouth College

Hobbies: Languages, brazilian jiu jitsu/MMA, cats, cooking shows, hip hop, horror movies

Specialty Interests/Career Plan: Endourology and minimally invasive surgery

Why Yale? I did a sub-internship at Yale, loved it, and most importantly, still love it. Honestly, most urology programs are great. It can be hard to make a decision, so it’s the little differences that distinguish programs. I think our unique component would be balance. It’s something that describes our program well. We have excellent volume, every subspecialty covered, the perfect mix of autonomy with the right amount of guidance and teaching, all in a way that makes you work hard and feel fulfilled as a future surgeon yet still be able to enjoy a personal life and have fun. I’m really proud of our program and blessed to train as a resident here.

Why New Haven? New Haven is legit awesome. It is an urban city with a small town feel, it is charming but also gritty - it is diverse, it is real. It is perfectly situated where you have so many great places nearby-New York City, Boston, yet it is not one of those places where the only appeal is the nearby cities you can go to. There’s a ton to do here, especially over 5 years. And while every single place says they have great food, I stand by the fact that New Haven really does have incredible food—some of the best I’ve ever had and a big surprise for me for a city of its size. Another key is all the hospitals being within 5-10 minute drive and almost everything you’d need being within a 15 minute drive, this is an underrated component for a busy surgical resident. All in all, New Haven is really a special place to live.

Random fact: I own Popeye’s stock.

Follow me on Twitter: @BHPressMD

Hometown: Randolph, NJ

Undergrad: Johns Hopkins University

Hobbies: Basketball, Running, Golf

Specialty Interests/Career Plan: Endourology or Oncology

Why Yale? I felt Yale was a place where I would be really well-supported in my training. From the clinical perspective, we have fellowship-trained faculty across all urologic subspecialties. Our faculty have trained at a wide variety of institutions. You not only have more diverse surgical training, but it is also great for networking for both fellowship and private practice career opportunities. From the resident perspective, you can tell the resident group was (and still is) very close knit. We all work really well together and support one another.

Why New Haven? New Haven is a really nice place to live. We have great restaurants (New Haven pizza!), cool bars, theaters, state parks, and beaches. It offers everything that a major city does, but at a much more affordable price.

Random fact: Ran 4 years of cross country and track and field at Johns Hopkins.

Follow me on Twitter: @ankurologie

Hometown: Edison, NJ

Undergrad: Rutgers University

Hobbies: cricket, foreign cinema, Minecraft

Specialty Interests/Career Plan: Minimally Invasive Surgery; Invent medical devices for urology patients

Why Yale? Yale is a remarkable urology residency program in the northeast that provides excellent training in all of the subspecialties of Urology. The program is designed to make you become the best possible urologist you can be, and help aspire your vision for your career. The residents in the residency program are down-to-earth, fun-loving, and a motivated group of individuals.

Why New Haven? New Haven is a blend of an urban city along with a residential town, allowing you to feel comfortable without becoming overwhelmed. It brings the convenience of a city along with the calmness and familiarity of a town. From all the places I have lived, New Haven has the best food scene I have experienced. Cost of living is very affordable. The culture and history of the undergraduate campus adds an extra flair to the place. If you drive 10 minutes in one direction, you’ll reach amazing hikes, while driving 10 minutes in the opposite direction will bring coastal beaches.

Random fact: I like to dance Bollywood.

Follow me on Twitter: @TashznaJones

Hometown: Clarendon, Jamaica-born, Brooklyn, NY-raised

Undergrad: Dartmouth College

Hobbies: Plant mom, dog mom, budding saxophonist

Specialty Interests/Career Plan: UroOnc

Why Yale? Great people, good quality of life, great training

Why New Haven? Perfect city to do residency with enough to do but not too hectic and close to NY

Random fact: I had a pet goat

Follow me on Twitter: @SoumLokeshwar

Hometown: Miami, FL

Undergrad: University of Miami

Hobbies: Brunch enthusiast

Specialty Interests/Career Plan: Academic Urologic Oncology

Why Yale? Comprehensive training, robust facility and institutional support, exceptional mentorship

Why New Haven? Big city with a small town feel

Random fact: I am a brunch enthusiast.

Hometown: Owensboro, Kentucky

Undergrad: University of Kentucky (Go Cats!)

Hobbies: golf, hiking, traveling with my wife, playing cards, financial literacy

Specialty Interests/Career Plan: Complex stone disease and BPH management

Why Yale? Yale Urology has a unique blend of excellent clinical volume, multiple training sites, a wide array of opportunities for clinical research, and a supportive training environment. I am most proud of our resident culture. We support and look out for each other. The attendings here are also very approachable. As someone who had never lived outside of their home state (Kentucky), I quickly felt at home here at Yale and am very thankful for the opportunity to train here.

Why New Haven? New Haven is an awesome place to live during residency training. First, the city is affordable. The restaurant scene is great for a city of its size. From Yale museums to events put on by the city of New Haven, there is always something to do. Additionally, the city is very close to Boston and NYC. Whether you take the train or drive by car, it is easy to make a weekend trip to multiple locations on the Northeastern seaboard.

What would you be doing if not urology? Consulting

Random fact: I am learning to play the banjo.

Hometown: Roslyn, NY

Undergrad: NYU

Hobbies: avid binge watcher, anime, gym

Specialty Interests/Career Plan: Urologic Oncology

Why Yale? Yale provided the sense of family and community I was looking for in a program.

Why New Haven? New Haven has that New England charm, while not being super far from NYC. I’ve never lived outside of NY, and New Haven was perfect because it’s not far from all my friends and family.

What would you be doing if not urology? Research

Random fact: I’m naturally nocturnal and drink 3 Bang energy drinks a day.

Hometown: Sacramento, CA

Undergrad: UC Berkeley

Hobbies: Hiking, rock climbing, scuba diving, ultimate frisbee, anime, mixology, travel

Specialty Interests/Career Plan: Currently considering general urology or andrology; also plan to stay involved in the healthcare innovation space

Why Yale?: Great mix of clinical settings, excellent surgical volume (robotic vs open vs endoscopic), early operative experience, all subspecialties well-represented

Why New Haven?: Having lived in California most of my life, New Haven initially took some getting used to — but the abundance and diversity of food options, eclectic neighborhoods, bustling college-town feel, and proximity to NYC/Boston have made it a wonderful place to call home.

What would you be doing if not urology?: Adventure photography, writing a travel/food column for the NYT, working at a digital health startup

Random fact: I once visited the Icelandic Phallological Museum

Hometown: Cheshire, Connecticut

Undergrad: University of Connecticut

Hobbies: Culinary arts, hiking, running/cycling, traveling to new places (mainly for food)

Specialty Interests/Career Plan: I have a very open mind when thinking about urologic subspecialties, however, currently I am interested in pediatric and reconstructive urology.

What do you look forward to about Yale Urology and New Haven? I am most looking forward to the depth and breadth of urology we are exposed to here at Yale, as well as learning from and collaborating with my co-residents. Although I grew up in Connecticut, I have not explored enough of the New Haven food scene and look forward to doing so throughout residency.

What would you be doing if not urology? Chef-owner of a farm to table restaurant

Random fact: I was the personal chef for the Bush family.

Hometown: Princeton, NJ

Undergrad: Washington University in St. Louis

Hobbies: Cooking, Brewing, Squash (the sport, not the vegetable), Backpacking

Specialty Interests/Career Plan: Andrology, Oncology – I’m looking for an academic career in the long run

What do you look forward to about Yale Urology and New Haven? I spent the year before residency in New Haven doing research, so I’ve gotten to know the program and city pretty well! I love the New Haven food scene and feel like there’s always new bars and restaurants to try. Because of Yale, there’s a disproportionate number of good concerts and shows that come through New Haven too. The department is great in part because of its breadth of practice; I’m really looking forward to getting experience in all of the different subspecialties of Urology and ultimately making a choice about what area I most want to practice in.

What would you be doing if not urology? Honestly, if I wasn’t a doctor, I’d probably want to be a chef.

Random fact: I lived in China for a year before I decided to switch my career track to medicine.

Hometown: Ibadan, Nigeria

Undergrad: Philander Smith College (tiny HBCU in Little Rock, Arkansas)

Hobbies: Sleeping, traveling, reading, furniture assembly, anything involving food

Specialty Interests/Career Plan: Pediatrics, Reconstructive, General urology

What do you look forward to about Yale Urology? I’m looking forward to growing in my technical skills, becoming an independent thinker, and developing long lasting relationships with my co-residents.

New Haven: I’m excited about all the new food spots opening up in and around New Haven and exploring New England as much as residency schedule allows.

What would you be doing if not urology? Air hostess

Random fact: I have never touched a cat