Dylane Davis, MD
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Undergrad: UNC Chapel Hill
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MD: UNC School of Medicine
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Why Emory: The diverse training environment at Emory truly caught my attention. We get the privilege of working with diverse patient populations, and there’s also great representation from subspecialties. Emory aligned with my desire to work in an inner-city setting while benefiting from the resources of a strong academic institution. Furthermore, the welcoming atmosphere and the camaraderie among the residents and attendings, made learning both enjoyable and fulfilling during my sub-I.
- 5-year plan: Finish residency and have some fun while doing it!
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Interests within urology: I honestly like a few aspects of urology! I love reconstructive surgery, but I also love sexual medicine, and the variety offered in general urology. So, stay tuned!
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Hobbies: I am a lover of all outdoor activities. The beach is one of my favorite places to be (I lived the first half of my life in LA), and skiing is the only time you’ll find me in the cold. Gymnastics will always be my first love, and traveling is my current one.
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What would you be doing if not urology: Medical Anthropology or Global Public health.
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Random fact: I’ve visited 29 countries so far, and hoping to add more over the next 5 years!
Rachel Kaufman, MD
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Undergrad: George Washington University
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MD: Medical College of Georgia
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Why Emory: I ultimately chose Emory because of the outstanding surgical training, expert faculty, and camaraderie among the program. Additionally, growing up in Atlanta, it is a privilege to come back to my hometown to serve this vibrant and diverse community.
- 5-year plan: Learn as much as possible during residency and enjoy all the wonderful things Atlanta has to offer!
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Interests within urology: I am dedicated to improving the quality of life for patients. While I am keeping an open mind to all subspecialties within urology, I have a particular interest in male, female, and pediatric reconstruction.
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Hobbies: Cooking, trying new restaurants, rowing, home improvement, and New York Times games
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What would you be doing if not urology: I was a Division I coxswain in college, so my back-up plan was to try out for the US National Rowing team for the 2024 Paris Olympics (who knows if I could have made it!).
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Random fact: I can cook a perfect medium rare steak without a meat thermometer.
Rebecca Pankove, MD, MS
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Undergrad: Emory University
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MD: Emory University
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Why Emory: Emory offered the qualities I was looking for in a urology program: exposure to the full scope of urology, diversity in training sites, and support for my research interests, among many others. Atlanta itself has something for everyone, I love its energy and accessibility to activities that I enjoy. I was also drawn to the strong representation of women at both the resident and leadership levels. Ultimately, it was the incredible people at Emory who convinced me that this was the perfect place to become a well-trained surgeon, and I know I’ll be genuinely happy here.
- 5-year plan: Learn as much as I can in residency and perfect a copycat recipe of Glide Pizza’s pizza ranch (if you know, you know).
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Interests within urology: Female urology, reconstructive urology, addressing disparities in sexual health.
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Hobbies: Cooking, trying new restaurants, taking my dog on long hikes, hot yoga, and traveling-- I’ve been to 34 countries and I want to make it to every continent including Antarctica!
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What would you be doing if not urology: Be a biology and Spanish teacher or open a Filipino chicken restaurant.
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Random fact: I’ve gone skydiving!
Sarah Strausser, MD
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Undergrad: Emory University
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MD: Penn State College of Medicine
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Why Emory: When entering urology interview season, I had five very important factors I was looking for: 1) Supportive relationships between residents/residents and residents/attendings (A.K.A. the vibes), 2) Unparalleled surgical and clinical training, 3) Robust research opportunities, 4) Diversity in training opportunities including patient population, practice environments, and breadth of procedures, and 5) a track record of training residents to enter their careers of choice (whether it be academics, fellowship, or private practice) very well prepared. Emory checked all these boxes and beyond. Atlanta is also a fantastic city, and I can't wait to spend another five years here!
- 5-year plan: Become a well-trained surgeon/urologist and finish residency, possibly start fellowship, and accomplish my goal of trying as many restaurants in Atlanta as I can.
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Interests within urology: I see myself in academic urology one day and hope to apply some of what I learned in my Master of Education coursework. I am undecided about fellowship, but I am currently interested in pediatric urology, urologic oncology, and urogynecology and reconstructive pelvic surgery!
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Hobbies: Stand-up paddleboarding, barre, photography, yoga
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What would you be doing if not urology: High school science teacher during the day and basketball coach after school.
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Random fact: I was a hammer and discus thrower on the track and field team in college.