Residents PGY-1 Bios

Hello! I call sunny California home, having grown up in both San Bernardino and Northern California. I earned my BS in Biology at a snowy Andrews University, then returned closer to family to attend medical school at Loma Linda University. My first love for medicine began in childhood while visiting nursing homes to sing and connect with residents. Watching my grandparents grow more frail, I felt a deep calling to care for the aging and underserved. Volunteering at a hospice house and working alongside a holistic care team taught me that compassionate care means preserving patients’ dignity while supporting their loved ones through life’s most vulnerable moments. As my medical training progressed, I became increasingly drawn to the diversity within primary care, caring for patients from birth through the end of life. I am especially passionate about continuity of care, integrating palliative principles, teaching, and building meaningful long-term relationships. I am excited to continue training in family medicine, a field that blends clinical breadth with relational depth and a strong sense of community. Outside of medicine, I love making music with others, exploring the great outdoors, being involved in my local church, and playing volleyball. Through God’s grace and continued guidance, my goal is to provide hope and connection to all my patients.

Hello everyone! My name is Young Choi, and I was born and raised in the metro Atlanta area of Georgia. I earned my bachelor’s degree in biology from Southern Adventist University in Tennessee, where I discovered my desire to continue pursuing a faith-based education. I’m incredibly grateful to have received my MD from Loma Linda University School of Medicine and to be continuing my residency training here as well. I’m especially drawn to family medicine because of its unique opportunities to build long-lasting, meaningful relationships with patients, which is something I deeply value and look forward to. Providing whole person care has become one of my core goals, and I feel blessed to serve as part of His healing ministry. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, baking, and listening to music!

I was born and raised in Huntington Beach, California where my childhood mainly revolved around playing and watching sports. My dream of becoming a sports broadcaster started to diminish as my mom began to develop several health problems and we as a family had many negative experiences with the medical system. These experiences led to a passion for medicine, and my aim was to provide a better experience and a more caring environment than was afforded by my family. I completed a Biology degree at California Baptist University, where I also developed a passion for global communities. I was able to participate in several volunteer trips while in college to Malawi, Honduras, and Nepal. I also served locally and worked at my university’s International Center. After graduating in 2019, I worked as an EMT for a year, including a month spent in New York City with FEMA during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, I started medical school at Loma Linda University. My desire to help people and provide them with a caring environment where patients are advocated for only grew and led me to family medicine. I am excited to start residency, just one week after getting married.

Hi! My name is Odette Homsi, and I am thrilled to be returning home to complete my Family Medicine residency at Loma Linda! Born and raised in Southern California, I’ve also had the privilege of living in various places throughout my journey. As a proud daughter of immigrants and a first-generation college student, I feel deeply honored to have pursued my education across North America—earning my undergraduate degree in Honors Kinesiology from McMaster University in Ontario, Canada, my Master’s in Biomedical Sciences from California University of Science and Medicine in Colton, California, and my medical degree from Noorda COM in Provo, Utah. Outside of medicine, I love spending time with my family, friends, and church community. I enjoy being by the beach or hiking in the mountains, playing sports, exploring new coffee shops and restaurants, and traveling! I’m truly grateful for the opportunity to train at Loma Linda, where I can grow both personally and professionally while contributing to whole person care and living out the mission to "make man whole." "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding." — Proverbs 3:5

My name is Alexandra, but many people know me as Ally. I feel incredibly blessed to be starting Family Medicine training here at Loma Linda. Northern California is home for me. I was raised in Paradise, CA and went to Southern Adventist University for my college years, earning a B.S. in biology. A fun fact from undergrad is that I summited the tallest mountain in Mexico—Pico de Orizaba—as part of a mountaineering class! After attending medical school at LLU for four years, I’ve grown to appreciate SoCal and the community at LLU. I’ve made countless memories here and look forward to this next chapter of residency. Loma Linda’s emphasis on spiritual care and lifestyle medicine aligns with my passions, and I aim to integrate them both into my own practice in the coming years. Medicine aside, my happy places are riding my bike, playing the piano, cooking plant-based meals, and spending time with my husband, family, and friends. I love doing anything active or outdoors and enjoy creative outlets such as calligraphy and journaling. My secret talents include organization and trip planning (top bucket list destinations are New Zealand, Patagonia, and the Dolomites).

Hello! I’m Preston, and I was born and raised in the Redlands/Loma Linda area for most of my life; I attended SAU in Tennessee and am thankful to have been able to come back full-circle, where I received my medical training at Loma Linda University School of Medicine. I chose Family Medicine because I want to be equipped to help care for people of all ages, from all walks of life. Providing solid continuity of care and being one of patients’ companions during their highs/lows is what I hope to do at a high level. Although from SoCal, I am a Baltimore Ravens fan and hope to go to a home game at the M&T Bank Stadium one day! I am an avid movie-goer, (Favorite Movie: Remember the Titans), enjoy playing video/board games and watching Youtube/Netflix. I love eating all types of food and am always ready to try new places! You can find me at the gym not doing cardio, cooking hotdogs at a beach bonfire, or watching some good football. Let’s go Raven Flock!

Growing up in the LA area, I developed a deep appreciation for both the cultural diversity surrounding me and my own multicultural roots. My mom immigrated to LA from Indonesia in her 20s, where she met my dad who is a second-generation Russian-Jewish immigrant. After graduating high school – where I met my now-husband – I studied Health Science at Walla Walla University in Washington before coming back home to California to attend medical school at LLU. I am honored to continue my development as a physician at an institution that emphasizes whole-person care and treating underserved populations. I love family medicine because it allows me to build long-term relationships with patients of diverse backgrounds and gives me the flexibility to explore my passions such as global health, LGBTQ-affirming care, and palliative medicine. I also love being in sunny SoCal where I am surrounded by my favorite things – good food, family, and friends. I’m a lifelong Dodgers and Lakers fan, and I never say no to a trip to Disneyland. I also love a good murder mystery book and traveling around the world.

I grew up in the Inland Empire and developed a strong commitment to community health while acknowledging some of the challenges that my community experienced. I concurrently completed a Master of Public Health, while pursuing my medical degree, with a desire to integrate clinical medicine with population health strategies. My passion for preventive health, sustainable, ethically minded global medicine, and service-oriented patient care led me to LLUMC for family medicine residency. I was equally inspired by the opportunity to humanistically serve others while advocating for underserved populations through humble leadership. As a physician, it is my intention to deliver empathetic, evidence-based care while addressing the broader social determinants that impact patient outcomes. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with loved ones outdoors, travelling, floral arranging, and hiking with my dog.

Hello! My name is Hung Tran. I was born in Vietnam and moved to Southern California when I was 11 years old. I earned my Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences from UC Irvine and my Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from Touro University Nevada. I’m very excited to be back home and to start my family medicine residency at Loma Linda University. I was drawn to the program’s mission of serving underserved populations and providing faith-based care—both of which truly align with my values. I chose family medicine because I love the idea of building long-term relationships with patients and their families, while being able to care for a wide range of patient populations and medical conditions. In my free time, I enjoy being outdoors—whether it’s hiking, biking, kayaking, or just watching the sunset at the beach. I also love to travel, explore new cultures, and appreciate all the beauty the world has to offer!