Alumni
Class of 2023
Madison Ginn, DO
Madison Ginn, DO
Resident 3
Emergency Med Residency
HOMETOWN: Ventura, CA
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL: SDSU, UC San Diego
MEDICAL SCHOOL: Midwestern University
ABOUT ME: Being raised in Southern California cultivated my passion for stand-up comedy and my appreciation for many genres of music. In my free time, I love experimenting in the kitchen, but my comfort food is still the infamous grilled cheese with tomato soup. When I’m not in the kitchen, I am working hard at my F45 training gym. At home, I enjoy diving into books about social psychology and philosophy that help me gain new perspectives. My interests in Emergency Medicine include Toxicology, Ultrasound, Oncological emergencies and HIV.
ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHT: In medical school, I traveled to Huancayo, Peru during a physician strike to provide medical care to rural communities.
WHY EISENHOWER HEALTH? Eisenhower offers a chance to help shape a modern residency program that focuses on resident wellness and quality time in the ED. Eisenhower truly appreciates their residents, listens to their input and implements change quickly. I hope to carve out my own path in Emergency Medicine but also help implement customs other residents behind me can benefit from.
Aarash Habibi, MD
Aarash Habibi, MD
HOMETOWN: Elk Grove, Ca
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL: University of California, Davis
MEDICAL SCHOOL: Ross University School of Medicine
ABOUT ME: I finished high school in Jacksonville Florida, but my family and I relocated to northern California, where I started my college education. I am a big fan of sports, and I played soccer in high school and some in college. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. On my free time, I love going to the gym and staying active. My other hobbies include: traveling, rewatching the Office, hiking, snowboarding, eating tasty foods.
ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHT: Had a great experience going to med school on an island and was fortunate enough to join multiple clubs where I was able to serve the underserved community.
WHY EISENHOWER HEALTH? The family atmosphere and the culture of the program was a big reason why I chose to train here. During my interview I had a really strong connection with the faculty and residents at Eisenhower Medical Center; they were very welcoming and supportive. In addition, EMC has all the resources and opportunities I need to become an excellent EM physician. Location was also a big factor, I love the diverse nature of the Coachella Valley.
Jamila Holloway, MD
Jamila Holloway, MD
HOMETOWN: Tampa, Florida
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL: University of South Florida
MEDICAL SCHOOL: St. George’s University
ABOUT ME: I love cooking (it is all about the flavor profile!), painting, and my spin bike. I love having deep conversations with people and I feel it is important to gain different perspectives on life. Travel is key, Instagram can wait. I believe in true happiness not a filter.
ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHT: Creating a scholarship for underrepresented students to do away rotations in Emergency Medicine. Sickle Cell research
WHY EISENHOWER HEALTH? I did a rotation here as a student and after 2 away rotations in EM, Eisenhower was the first place that truly saw me. All they expected out of me was to learn. Now that I have started here as a resident nothing has changed. I wanted to be in an environment that felt like home for residency and that is exactly what I found.
Chris Kim, DO
Chris Kim, DO
HOMETOWN: Rochester, NY
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL: Binghamton University
MEDICAL SCHOOL: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
ABOUT ME: Born and raised in Upstate New York. Lived in Scranton, PA and worked at a pharmaceutical company before starting medical school. In my free time I enjoy cooking, finding new restaurants, exploring nature and hiking, breakdancing, and learning new things.
ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHT: Worked on a few different research projects as a medical student which resulted in a publication and abstract presentation.
WHY EISENHOWER HEALTH? Everyone at Eisenhower is incredibly friendly and genuinely invested in training the next generation of physicians. The high volume and acuity of cases is also great for training and learning too. Location was also a huge plus!
Michael Nguyen, MD
Michael Nguyen, MD
HOMETOWN: Garden Grove
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL: University of California, Irvine
MEDICAL SCHOOL: Ross University School of Medicine
ABOUT ME: I was born and raised in Orange County before going to medical school and living the Caribbean life. Aside loving medicine, I enjoy weightlifting at the gym, jogging (sometimes), hiking, trying new foods, and being a DJ (my favorite is Electronic Dance Music).
ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHT: Balancing my life all throughout medical school while making many new friends
WHY EISENHOWER HEALTH? Eisenhower Medical Center has everything I am looking for in a residency: a high-volume ED, great pathology, and an excellent team to work with. Not only am I closer to my family here in Cali, I get to experience living the beautiful Coachella Valley life.
Christine Palmares, MD
Christine Palmares, MD
HOMETOWN: Harker Heights, TX
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL: University of Houston
MEDICAL SCHOOL: Ross University School of Medicine
ABOUT ME: Born in Germany and raised in Texas, I’m your typical “Army brat”, having had both my parents serve in the military growing up. Being no stranger to relocation, I’ve had a mobile upbringing that has continued throughout medical school after moving to a Caribbean island and making several cross country trips throughout rotations. In my spare time, I love the thrill of adventure and enjoy anything outdoors whether it be hiking, camping, or just laying out by the pool.
ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHT: Finishing off my medical school experience with a volunteerism trip to a remote village in the Himalayas of Nepal. While there, I had the unique opportunity of volunteering in their local school and clinic all while witnessing the challenges and rewards rural medicine has to offer.
WHY EISENHOWER HEALTH? In the one day I was at Eisenhower for interviews, I instantly felt at home. The faculty and residents truly made me feel at ease and impressed me with their sense of family and comradery. Being a fairly new program, I also loved the idea of being a trailblazer and becoming involved in building what the residency has to offer for future candidates. However, the fact that I’d also never have to shovel snow off my car was undoubtedly a plus.
Class of 2022
Patrick Herling, DO
Patrick Herling, DO
HOMETOWN: Redding, CA
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL: Gonzaga University
MEDICAL SCHOOL: Lincoln Memorial University – DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
ABOUT ME: I enjoy traveling, flying, golfing, camping, hiking.
ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHT: Balancing medical school, publishing NIJ grant research, running a fire department as Assistant Fire Chief, directing a CPR community project and elementary health course simultaneously.
WHY EISENHOWER HEALTH? I love the idea of setting the path and building a new program. As a future ER physician, I wanted the opportunity to gain confidence, participate in every procedure possible, build a community and solidify myself as a physician. With no senior residents, the focus is completely on us. Fortunate to have matched to Eisenhower Medical Center and look forward to the coming years.
Michael Hetzel, DO
Michael Hetzel, DO
NAME: Michael Hetzel
HOMETOWN: Springville, UT
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL: Utah Valley University
MEDICAL SCHOOL: Kansas City University
ABOUT ME: I’m married to my beautiful wife who takes care of me and our two kids, a 4-year-old boy and 2-year-old girl. We love to do anything outdoors, including hiking, biking, camping and swimming. We also love to travel and explore new places. I grew up snowboarding in Park City every winter, and wakeboarding in Lake Powell every summer and still love trying to do that whenever I can.
ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHT: Emergency medicine honors track student
WHY EISENHOWER HEALTH? Location, Location, Location. My family and I love the endless opportunities for adventures nearby. We love going to Disneyland, the beach, and the mountains that are all close enough for a day trip. Being a community program, there isn’t much competition for procedures so I know I will be very comfortable on my own after residency. Palm Springs brings people from all over to visit and with that comes a huge diversity of pathology.
Madatovian, Michael, MD
Michael Madatovian, MD
NAME: Michael Madatovian
HOMETOWN: Glendale, CA
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL: University of California, Los Angeles
MEDICAL SCHOOL: American University of the Caribbean
ABOUT ME: I was born and raised in Southern California, where I also went to college. I moved around quite a bit for medical school, living in six different states and a Caribbean island. I have been playing hockey since a young age and continue to do so in the desert! Other hobbies of mine include camping, woodworking, cooking, and guitar.
ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHT: Having the chance to rotate in hospitals across the country and witnessing similarities and differences in medical subcultures. Basic sciences in paradise wasn’t bad, either.
WHY EISENHOWER HEALTH: The people at Eisenhower are genuine and welcoming. They intend to train the next generation of physicians by being kind and leading by example. I can’t imagine a better environment in which to learn and grow. Living in beautiful Coachella Valley and having more than enough to do is also a big plus.
Iman Rasheed, MD
Iman Rasheed, MD
HOMETOWN: Irvine, CA
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL: University of California, Irvine
MEDICAL SCHOOL: Ross University School of Medicine
ABOUT ME: I was born and raised in Orange County, California. I am obsessed with the Lakers and grew up going to games with my dad! I am a huge foodie; I love trying out new restaurants. Other hobbies include the gym, cooking, yoga and binging reality television or HBO documentaries.
ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHT: Going to medical school on a beautiful Caribbean island
WHY EISENHOWER HEALTH? The faculty members at Eisenhower are genuinely invested in your success. Also, the fact it’s basically summer year round here was a huge bonus.
Jonatan Rojas, MD
Jonatan Rojas, MD
HOMETOWN: Loma Linda, CA
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOOL: Union College, Lincoln, NE
MEDICAL SCHOOL: Loma Linda University School of Medicine
ABOUT ME: I was born and raised in southern California, left for undergrad in the Midwest and then was lucky enough to come back for medical school and now residency. I love sports and have played several team sports since I was kid. I also enjoy spending time outdoors whether it is hiking, camping, climbing. Some of my favorite hobbies also include reading, watching movies, cooking, and trying new restaurants.
ACADEMIC HIGHLIGHT: My academic highlight involved being able to serve overseas on multiple trips and getting to apply everything I had learned to serving those with poor access to medical care in Central and South America.
WHY EISENHOWER HEALTH? Of all the places I interviewed, Eisenhower was overall the friendliest place where I felt like I would have endless opportunities to learn, grow, and finish residency as a competent emergency medicine physician. The Coachella Valley is a beautiful place, with lots to do and was close to friends and family which was a big plus.
Solomon Sebt, MD
Solomon Sebt, MD
Dr. Solomon was born in Jackson, Mississippi, but was raised in Lawrence, Kansas. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Exercise Physiology with the highest distinction from the University of California at Davis. Subsequently, he attained his Medical Degree (MD) with Summa Cum Laude honors from St. George’s University, where he was also a member of the Gold Humanitarian Honor Society.
Following his academic achievements, Dr. Solomon pursued his residency training in emergency medicine at Eisenhower Medical Center, where he ascended to the role of Simulation Chief Resident. Notably, his involvement in the simulation committee was instrumental in the establishment of Eisenhower’s inaugural simulation center in 2022. During his tenure as Chief Resident, he further honed his skills through mentorship in simulation by Fellowship Director Dr. Eric McCoy at the University of California, Irvine.
Presently, Dr. Solomon is a board certified attending physician and core faculty member within our emergency residency program. Moreover, he holds the esteemed position of Medical Director at the John Stauffer Center for Simulation and Innovative Learning, demonstrating his commitment to advancing medical education and practice