Residents
Internal Medicine Residency Program
Priyanka Mallempalli
MD
PGY-2
Ashley Stock
DO
Jullie Truong
MD
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MD
DO
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Why did you choose to practice Internal Medicine?
As an internist, our main focus is on adult patients, and the work feels akin to solving a puzzle. It excites me to engage my brain cells in finding the most accurate solutions and delivering the best possible care for my patients.
What attracted you to Centinela Hospital?
Centinela is a hub of development. What I mean is that, as a new program, our administration is committed to growing alongside us. From my perspective, it’s an exceptional place with a highly diverse population that presents numerous opportunities. I genuinely appreciate the positive atmosphere that surrounds us, and on top of that, it’s a dream to live in Los Angeles.
What are your future practice plans? Location?
I eagerly anticipate establishing roots in the community and continuing my practice.
Are you interested in a Specialty?
Personally, I have a deep passion for the field of gastroenterology.
State Any Hobbies or An Interesting Fact About Yourself
Whenever I have spare time, I thoroughly enjoy immersing myself in the local culture and experiencing diverse cuisines. Cooking acts as a significant stress reliever for me, and I find solace in going for short trail walks and hikes to unwind.
Why did you choose to practice Internal Medicine?
As an internist, you have to understand how all the different systems in a body work separately, and also how they work together. When faced with diagnosing and treating a patient- it’s like solving a puzzle with moving pieces and I like puzzles!
What attracted you to Centinela Hospital?
The community Centinela Hospital serves is what attracted to me to this program. There is a huge population of patients that are underserved, who generally don’t see doctors due to socio-economic reasons. So when they come to Centinela for treatment- they need care, health counseling and health education. I feel privileged to be able to provide these services to a community in need.
What are your future practice plans? Location?
I love inpatient medicine and have a passion for preventative care and health education. I hope to stay in this area, the weather is too good to leave!
Are you interested in a Specialty?
I am interested in Cardiology and Critical Care medicine.
State Any Hobbies or An Interesting Fact About Yourself
I love animals! I have 3 dogs and 3 cats that moved to LA with me from the Midwest.
Why did you choose to practice Internal Medicine?
It is the backbones to medicine that will help me acquire the medical knowledge that expands to all subspecialty fields
What attracted you to Centinela Hospital?
Being part of exciting opportunity to be part of shaping a new residency program
What are your future practice plans? Location?
Apply for a fellowship.
Are you interested in a Specialty?
Rheumatology
State Any Hobbies or An Interesting Fact About Yourself
I practice meditation regularly and find it helps provide me a balancing defect in my mental and physical health that can be useful for patients as well in their medical progress
Why did you choose to practice Internal Medicine?
Passion for diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions, the opportunity for long-term patient relationships.
What attracted you to Centinela Hospital?
Its reputation for excellent medical education, experienced faculty, a diverse patient population providing valuable clinical experience
What are your future practice plans? Location?
Providing comprehensive and continuous medical care to patients in outpatient settings.
Are you interested in a Specialty?
Rheumatology
State Any Hobbies or An Interesting Fact About Yourself
Traveling and exploring new places, experiencing different cultures, and creating lasting memories
Why did you choose to practice Internal Medicine?
To further sharpen and broaden my medical knowledge. I also plan to impart my acquired knowledge and experience to younger generations and give back to the community. My experience in different healthcare settings has helped me realize that I have the determination, knowledge, mental strength, and compassion that will enable me to be a valuable member of the medical community.
What attracted you to Centinela Hospital?
CHMC providing health care to communities with diverse populations and considering international medical graduates for residency. In particular, program schedule is appealing about providing us with good mentorship to succeed in our professional goals and overall progress throughout the residency.
What are your future practice plans? Location?
To practice as Internist at a Community Hospital.
Are you interested in a Specialty?
Nephrology
State Any Hobbies or An Interesting Fact About Yourself
My hobbies to follow Soccer and a big fan of Lionel Messi.
Why did you choose to practice Internal Medicine?
I chose Internal Medicine because it provides me with the best chance to improve my patient’s health amongst all specialties.
What attracted you to Centinela Hospital?
I love Centinela Hospital because of the diverse patient population it serves. Along with the challenges of delivering care to those who need it the most but have little or no access to it.
What are your future practice plans? Location?
I plan on working as a Primary care provider in inpatient and outpatient setting.
Are you interested in a Specialty?
Primary Care and Hospital medicine.
State Any Hobbies or An Interesting Fact About Yourself
I love swimming, bowling, attending sports games, traveling and visiting museums.
Why did you choose to practice Internal Medicine?
I chose Internal Medicine as it provides you opportunity to learn from various medical conditions, different patient populations. Internal medicine also gives opportunity to train in different specialties which helps me get prepared to apply for a fellowship of my choice.
What attracted you to Centinela Hospital?
One of the best things about Centinela Hospital is the exposure to diverse patient population with complex pathologies. Centinela Hospital also provides opportunities to volunteer in our local community and surrounding underserved communities.
What are your future practice plans? Location?
Practice Hospital Medicine. I am not sure about the location.
Are you interested in a Specialty?
Yes I am interested to specialize in Cardiology.
State Any Hobbies or An Interesting Fact About Yourself
Some of the hobbies of mine: Outdoor activities like hiking, camping, awe-throwing. I also like to create, and edit videos.
Why did you choose to practice Internal Medicine?
Challenging and rewarding field.
What attracted you to Centinela Hospital?
Centinela hospital has great history and located in centre of Los Angeles and we can come across different population.
What are your future practice plans? Location?
Like to work as pulmonary doctor, Around California or Tennessee.
Are you interested in a Specialty?
Pulmonary Critical care
State Any Hobbies or An Interesting Fact About Yourself
Cooking, exploring and tasting new Indian cuisine and hanging out with friends
Why did you choose to practice Internal Medicine?
I always liked mysteries and science, so internal medicine for me is the perfect combination of both
What attracted you to Centinela Hospital?
The location of Centinela Hospital and the population diversity it serves
What are your future practice plans? Location?
Probably I will become a hospitalist in LA
Are you interested in a Specialty?
May be Cardiology
State Any Hobbies or An Interesting Fact About Yourself
Hobbies: physical fitness, singing, hanging with friends and family, hiking in nature or long walks on the beach.
Why did you choose to practice Internal Medicine?
The rush from playing detective and unraveling mysteries, the excitement of solving a difficult case. Even so, the layers of complexity in even the commonplace diseases are what fuels my zeal for Internal medicine.
What attracted you to Centinela Hospital?
I was seeking a program which provides more hands on experience to foster my clinical and academic ambitions. To gain a diverse and valuable experience I am grateful to be a part of this amazing hospital which endorses its spirit in EVERY aspect!
What are your future practice plans? Location?
Gastroenterologist. Hopefully in California.
Are you interested in a Specialty?
Gastroenterology
State Any Hobbies or An Interesting Fact About Yourself
Exploring different cultures – It’s always been an interest of mine to learn about diverse cultures, traditions, foods, music, dances, and faiths.
Why did you choose to practice Internal Medicine?
Internal Medicine is an all-encompassing subject associated with every minute detail of the human body. As a continuously growing and evolving field, internal medicine has reached new heights of understanding while opening doors for new opportunities and better learning. Piecing together every patient’s medical history, examination and diagnosis and finally arriving at a treatment strategy is like putting together pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. Figuring out how every piece fits to form the bigger picture gives me the same adrenaline rush I used to feel as a child finishing up a puzzle.
What are your future practice plans? Location?
Prime location.
Are you interested in a Specialty?
Interested in pursuing a fellowship. Hematology and Oncology. Also interested in Cardiology.
State Any Hobbies or An Interesting Fact About Yourself
Reading, travel
Why did you choose to practice Internal Medicine?
Internal medicine is the backbone of all specialties in medicine.
What attracted you to Centinela Hospital?
It’s reputation, great future and location.
What are your future practice plans? Location?
Fellowship in California
Are you interested in a Specialty?
Cardiology and GI
State Any Hobbies or An Interesting Fact About Yourself
Soccer, basketball, tennis and playing chords on my guitar
Why did you choose to practice Internal Medicine?
Internal Medicine is the foundation of all disciplines in medicine. The complexity of Internal Medicine is intellectually stimulating.
What attracted you to Centinela Hospital?
As a Southern California native, I am honored to have the opportunity be here. Location, friends, and lifestyle attracts me to Centinela Hospital.
What are your future practice plans? Location?
My future plans include becoming a Hospitalist attending in Southern California.
Are you interested in a Specialty?
Personally, I have interests in Rheumatology, Heme-Onc, and Gastroenterology.
State Any Hobbies or An Interesting Fact About Yourself
My interests include cryptocurrency, PC building, gaming, and most recently AI technology.
Why did you choose to practice Internal Medicine?
IM is the most interesting specialty according to my opinion where I feel I am in charge of the patient care through an interdisciplinary approach, where I get to see diverse cases .IM doctors are doing what most people imagine doctors to do each day. We speak to and examine patients, work through diagnostic dilemmas, consult with other physicians, counsel patients and their families, and literally use everything we learned in medical school.
What attracted you to Centinela Hospital?
Centinela is one of the finest hospital in heart of LA with exposure to multi specialities . It gave me opportunity to see diverse patient populations with diverse medical conditions.
What are your future practice plans? Location?
Hospital medicine. South east US
Are you interested in a Specialty?
Rheumatology
State Any Hobbies or An Interesting Fact About Yourself
Traveling is one of my hobby .I am a vegetarian who likes to cook non vegetarian dishes.