Jeffrey Spencer Edman, MD (Uro 5)
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 (Uro 5)
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
Brenton Sherwood, MD (Uro 5)
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 (Uro 5)
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 (Uro 4)
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
Ilana Bergelson, MD (Uro 4)
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 (Uro 4)
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 (Uro 4)
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 (Uro 3)
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 (Uro 3)
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; athletics; 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 (Uro 3)
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 (Uro 2)
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 (Uro 2)
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 (Uro 2)
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.
Victoria Gonzalez, MD (Uro 1)
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Andrea Rossman, MD (Uro 1)
Medical College of Wisconsin
Hometown: Mequon, Wis.
Undergraduate (Major): Duke University (Biomedical Engineering)
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
Hobbies/Interests: Farmers' markets, water skiing and wakeboarding, coffee and pastries
Why the University of Iowa: Research opportunities, all specialties represented, VA and private practice experiences
Why Iowa City: Very cute college town, nature close by, proximity to family, ease of living and homeownership
Brent Yelton, MD (Uro 1)
Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Hometown: Kalamazoo, Mich.
Undergraduate (Major): Kalamazoo College (Biology)
Medical School: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Trail running, hiking, kayaking, climbing, or anything outdoors
Why the University of Iowa: Faculty who specialize in every subspecialty within the field of Urology. This program also has a group of residents who care about each other.
Why Iowa City: Iowa City has incredible trails and outdoor spaces. Iowa City is a perfect size town for me. There is an abundance of things to do, but also without the traffic of a major city.