Mark Bevill, MD
University of Iowa, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa

Hometown: Peoria, Ill.
Undergraduate (Major): DePaul University (Biology)
Medical School: University of Iowa, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Tennis, mountain biking, homemade sushi, and any sports you play with a racquet or paddle
Why the University of Iowa: The people! Night float for quality of life; every subspecialty covered; large case volume
Why Iowa City: Thriving and active community with easy access to trails and top-notch sports facilities 
Research Projects: Non-Opioid Regimen Post-Ureteroscopy, MRI-targeted biopsy Learning Curve, Prostate MRI Lesion Characterization, Robotic Surgery Videos

Justin Drobish, MD
Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine, East Lansing, Mich.

Hometown: Greenville, Mich.
Undergraduate (Major): Michigan State University (Physiology)
Medical School: Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Exercise, biking, Netflix, trying new restaurants and breweries
Why the University of Iowa: Faculty invested in teaching; excellent clinical autonomy; close-knit and supportive resident group
Why Iowa City: Active, progressive community with lots of festivals, concerts, restaurants, and bars; numerous hiking and biking trails; beautiful woods and rivers within 10 miles of downtown
Research Projects: Understanding the prodromes of bladder cancer and Fournier’s gangrene, MRI-targeted prostate biopsy; LSE urethral stricture classification system

Charlie Paul, MD
University of Iowa, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa

Hometown: Le Claire, Iowa
Undergraduate (Major): Iowa State University (Kinesiology, Finance)
Masters: University of Iowa Tippie College of Business (Master of Business Administration) 
Medical School: University of Iowa, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Running, cooking, eating, pets (greyhound and tabby cat)
Why the University of Iowa: High volume surgical training; approachable mentors; great resident colleagues (great co-workers and friends)
Why Iowa City: Thriving college town- great restaurants, culture, and outdoor recreation destinations; everything I need is less than 10 minutes away
Research Projects: MBA, inpatient rounding efficiency, rural healthcare disparities, ADT cost analysis

Brenton Sherwood, MD
University of Iowa, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa

Hometown: Marion, Iowa
Undergraduate (Major): University of Iowa (Human Physiology)
Medical School: University of Iowa, Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family (amazing wife and 3 kids), playing with/training our dog, grilling, racquetball
Why the University of Iowa: Very strong program; excellent location; easy family life; well-rounded program; unbeatable resident camaraderie
Why Iowa City: Excellent place to raise a family; safe, convenient, low cost of living; feels like a much bigger city than it is
Research Projects: Antibiotic allergies, comparison of urine culture collection methods, antibiotic stewardship for cystoscopy and UDS, health informatics certificate program, Epic super-user

Hayden Warner, MD
Southern Illinois University, School of Medicine, Springfield, Ill.

Hometown: Neoga, Ill.
Undergraduate (Major): Eastern Illinois University (Biology)
Medical School: Southern Illinois University, School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Racing bikes, cooking with my wife, and being outside
Why the University of Iowa: Great surgical training at a high-volume center
Why Iowa City: Very easy place to live; plenty of activities
Research Projects: Identifying ways to improve diagnosis of Fournier's gangrene, Improving prostate cancer care in the VA system

Paige De Rosa, MD
The State University of New York (SUNY) Downstate Medical Center, College of Medicine, New York

Hometown: Queens, N.Y.
Undergraduate (Major): Bryn Mawr College (Biology, Environmental Studies)
Medical School: The State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, College of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Thrifting, exploring museums 
Why the University of Iowa: Excellent case diversity; supportive resident team and faculty!
Why Iowa City: Coming home by riding my bicycle over the river, sitting on my porch at nights after having a great dinner downtown, browsing in Prairie Lights bookstore and being close enough to get to Chicago for the weekend

Jeffrey Spencer Edman, MD
University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine, Sioux Falls, S.D.

Hometown: Sioux Falls, S.D.
Undergraduate (Major): University of Notre Dame (Preprofessional studies, Energy studies minor)
Medical School: University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Liverpool Football Club, lake activities (swimming, skiing, wake surfing), Golfing
Why the University of Iowa: Variety, high case load, great group of residents and staff
Why Iowa City: Has a lot of the amenities a larger city has with the charm of a small town

Alexander Martin, MD
University of Texas, McGovern Medical School, Houston

Hometown: Houston
Undergraduate (Major): Brigham Young University (Physiology and Developmental Biology)
Medical School: University of Texas-Houston, McGovern Medical School
Hobbies/Interests: Fly fishing, kayaking, hiking, dogs
Why the University of Iowa: Diverse faculty; best resident colleagues ever; night float; excellent fellowship placement
Why Iowa City: A lot to do but small-town feel; no traffic

Ilana Bergelson, MD
University of Cincinnati

Hometown: Columbus, Ohio
Undergraduate: University of Chicago (Biology)
Medical School: University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Running, yoga, HIIT, Chipotle, my cats George Clooney and Bradley Cooper, visiting my favorite place on earth aka Trader Joe's
Why the University of Iowa: Amazing volume, great faculty, top training, and above all else - the residents are good friends both within and outside the hospital
Why Iowa City: Low cost of living and 4 distinct seasons 

Jordan Richards, MD
Creighton University

Hometown: Fargo, N.D.
Undergraduate (Major): Creighton University (Biology & Philosophy)
Masters: Duke University (Master of Biomedical Science)
Medical School: Creighton University, School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Live music, working out, wake surfing, Green Bay Packers football, Duke basketball 
Why the University of Iowa: Resident camaraderie, expansive department with all subspecialties, resident autonomy and caseload = amazing training!
Why Iowa City: Really enjoyed the town, culture and restaurant scene when I visited and am excited to explore more in the coming years

Charles Schlaepfer, MD
Washington University, St. Louis

Hometown: Omaha, Neb.
Undergraduate (Major): Washington University in St. Louis (History)
Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: I love to bake and managed to make all of my own bread for three straight years. I also love to build things and used COVID quarantine to come to Iowa to build new furniture and renovate my new house.
Why the University of Iowa: Excellent balance of lifestyle benefits and caring staff with excellent surgical experience. 
Why Iowa City: Iowa City is affordable but surprisingly bustling

Joanna Orzel, MD
Georgetown University School of Medicine

Hometown: Mount Prospect, Ill.
Undergraduate (Major): Chemistry and Spanish
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Yoga; baking; rollerblading; eating ice cream; buying indoor plants; and being a Costco member
Why the University of Iowa: Fantastic residents and faculty; night float, high variety and number of cases
Why Iowa City: Blue skies; open spaces; the ability to drive almost anywhere within the city in less than 15 min; and ability to own a house!

R. Grant Owens, MD
Penn State University College of Medicine

Hometown: Harrisburg, Pa.
Undergraduate (Major): University of Scranton (Neuroscience)
Medical School: Penn State University College of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Musical performance/production; athleticis; time with friends and family 
Why the University of Iowa: Variety and quantity of cases; all urologic subspecialties represented; resident camaraderie and faculty mentorship; prioritization of mental and physical health. 
Why Iowa City: Friendly community; easy commute; ability to purchase a house;  low-stress lifestyle

Reid Stubbee, MD
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University

Hometown:  Wheaton, Ill.
Undergraduate (Major): University of Chicago (Chemistry) 
Medical School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University
Hobbies/Interests: skiing; golf; cooking and grilling; Chicago sports; Hawkeye football and basketball 
Why the University of Iowa: Excellent surgical training in all areas of urology; supportive and collaborative environment amongst residents and between residents and attendings
Why Iowa City: Hawkeye sports; easy access to all the amenities you need within 15 minutes

Adam Kemp, MD
University of North Dakota School of Medicine

Hometown: Williston, N.D.
Undergraduate (Major): University of North Dakota (Biology)
Medical School: University of North Dakota School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Formula 1, college hockey, skiing, biking, and hiking
Why the University of Iowa: Ability to train with all urologic subspecialties. Excellent residents, faculty, and operative experience.
Why Iowa City: Friendly people, bikeable city, and a lot to do on weekends.

Elise Myers, MD
University of Kansas School of Medicine—Salina

Hometown: Salina, Kan.
Undergraduate (Major): Biology
Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine—Salina
Hobbies/Interests: Laughing with friends and family; cooking & dining; cleaning & organization; everything pop culture; amateur floral design; learning how to DIY my way through homeownership
Why the University of Iowa: I immediately felt welcomed during my sub-internship by both the residents and faculty. Their teaching style is forgiving and positive, there's an incredible case diversity, the facilities are interconnected and modern—all in a city that revolves around the university and hospital system. I felt really supported here in every way and knew it was the place for me.
Why Iowa City: It's reminiscent of where I went to undergrad in Lawrence, Kansas. Iowa City feels like a home away from home, except with a little more snow.

Ben Plambeck, MD
University of Nebraska Medical Center

Hometown: Lincoln, Neb.
Undergraduate (Major): University of Nebraska—Lincoln (Biology)
Medical School: University of Nebraska Medical Center
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my wife and 2 boys, piano and guitar, eating, working out, outdoor/lake activities, Husker sports, anything Star Wars, video games.
Why the University of Iowa: Excellent case volume and surgical training with outstanding faculty in all urologic subspecialties; incredible work-life balance (great for families); night float!; best resident camaraderie around; faculty mentorship.
Why Iowa City: Nice people; great place to raise a family; super easy commute; lots of fun stuff to do (nearby lakes, hiking/biking trails, etc.) and great restaurants to try.