PGY - 4
Tristan Weir
Hometown: Naples, FL
Undergrad: Florida State University
Medical School: Florida State University
Fellowship (chief) or Area(s) of clinical/research interest: Upper extremity/hand
Why did you chose Maryland? The training at Maryland sets you up to be a great surgeon. I saw the interns getting early operative experience while on my sub-I, and this clearly showed as the chiefs were extremely competent both in and out of the OR. The co-residents and mentors at Maryland are my second family and have made residency a wonderful experience!
Hobbies/Interests Outside Work: Road cycling, editing our annual senior roast video, hiking the beautiful trails outside of Baltimore, and trying new restaurants with my fiance and friends
Favorite place you’ve traveled during residency: I regularly drive down to the mountains in NC any chance I get!
Advice to Applicants: Just be yourself. Enjoy the process. Everything will work out in the end!
Rohan Gopinath
Hometown: Troy, MI
Undergraduate: Washington University in St. Louis
Medical School: University of Michigan
Fellowship (chief) or Area(s) of clinical/research interest: Joints
Why did you chose Maryland? Everyone from our co-residents to attendings/mentors are great to work with and create a fun atmosphere. We also get to experience a wide range of different practice environments within orthopaedics that is crucial in developing your career choices.
Hobbies/Interests Outside Work: Golf, basketball, tennis, traveling, podcasts
Favorite place you’ve traveled during residency: Florence, Italy
Advice to Applicants: Rotate at different types of programs to get an understanding for the type of environment that suits you best. Make sure to consider location, which will be important for 5 years of your life!
Scott Koenig
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Undergraduate: University of Virginia
Medical School: University of Maryland
Fellowship (chief) or Area(s) of clinical/research interest: Joints
Why did you chose Maryland? Excellent mentors who care about education in and out of the OR. Diverse experience in private practices and academic settings across a range of hospitals.
Hobbies/Interests Outside Work: Travel, hiking, exercise, NFL/NBA
Favorite place you’ve traveled during residency: Costa Rica
Advice to Applicants: Ask about the experiences of current or previous residents before choosing a residency. Look for the degree to which each program has rotations in each of the subspecialties.
Max Hamaker
Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Undergraduate: University of Vermont
Medical School: University of Maryland
Fellowship (chief) or Area(s) of clinical/research interest: Upper extremity
Why did you chose Maryland? Unrivaled operative experience. I liked the faculty and residents.
Hobbies/Interests Outside Work: Basketball, outdoor grilling
Favorite place you’ve traveled during residency: New Orleans
Advice to Applicants: Look for a group of people you'll enjoy working with.
Julio J. Jauregui
Hometown: Quito, Ecuador
Undergraduate: University Internacional del Ecuador
Medical School: University Internacional del Ecuador
Hobbies/Interests Outside Work: Automobile and motorcycle mechanics, martial arts, soccer
Favorite place you’ve traveled during residency: Paris
Advice to Applicants: Choose a place where you will thrive as a future orthopaedic surgeon.
Patrick Mixa
Hometown: St. Petersburg, FL
Undergraduate: Eckerd College
Medical School: Ross University
Fellowship (chief) or Area(s) of clinical/research interest: Joints
Why did you chose Maryland? To have the opportunity to learn at a world renown academic center with diverse cases, research, and academics.
Hobbies/Interests Outside Work: Automobile restoration, surfing, paddle-boarding, hiking, breweries
Favorite place you’ve traveled during residency: New Zealand/Australia
Advice to Applicants: Make the best of every day. Be grateful for the opportunities you have. Work hard for your future and the patients you will treat.