EM/IM PGY 1-5 Classes
Jack Gibbons, MD
EM/IM Resident – Class of 2031
Hometown: Fargo, ND
Undergrad: North Dakota State University
Medical School: University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Interests/Hobbies: When I’m not at the hospital, I’m spending time with my partner Jaelyn, our dog Lucy, and our cat Wilson. During our free time we love to go on runs exploring our neighborhood, play board/card/video games, or watch some reality TV or horror movies.
Why HCMC? Social factors faced by patients can be the biggest and most important things to address, so I wanted to find a program that had social medicine at its heart, and I found that at HCMC. Being a safety net hospital, there is never a shortage of difficulties patients face outside of their medical conditions, and helping bridge gaps in healthcare and community programs has always been one of the most satisfying parts of the job. I’m confident that the education I’ll get at HCMC will keep those factors in my mind when I’m done and need to serve the patients of my future communities.
Walker Tordsen, MD
EM/IM Resident – Class of 2031
Hometown: Fairmont, MN
Undergrad: University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School
Interests/Hobbies: I love spending time outdoors including fishing, paddle boarding, hiking, summer and winter camping. I also enjoy staying active with basketball, volleyball, and gravel biking.
Why HCMC? The shared mission of those who work at Hennepin is so deeply rooted, it is almost palpable. Having spent the entirety of my third year of medical school at Hennepin, I saw firsthand how the pride of being a county hospital is reflected across every department. The combination of high-acuity, high-volume, and medically complex patients alongside faculty who are deeply invested in your growth creates an environment that I know will shape me into an exceptional EM/IM physician.
Anna Klunk, DO
EM/IM Resident – Class of 2030
Hometown: Cincinnati, OH
Undergrad: Xavier University
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests/Hobbies: I love spending time outdoors! I love hiking, trail running, paddle boarding, pickle ball and neighborhood walks. I also love exploring new restaurants, coffee shops, beading and thrifting when the weather isn’t quite so nice!
Why HCMC? I chose Hennepin for a variety of reasons, but primarily the emphasis on community. Everyone that works at HCMC recognizes what a privilege it is to work with the amazing, diverse population of Minneapolis and is committed to improving health outcomes through outreach both in and out of the hospital. During my rotation at HCMC I was pushed to be the best version of myself and saw that the faculty were invested in the resident’s growth. The faculty, staff, and residents have created a community that feels like a family and I am happy to get to be a part of it.
Will Miller
EM/IM Resident – Class of 2030
Hometown: Waseca, MN
Undergrad: University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN
Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School
Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy outdoor activities like backpacking, skiing (Downhill and Cross Country), and gardening. When it’s not so nice outside, I enjoy cooking, baking, board games, saunas, and CrossFit.
Why HCMC? Hennepin is my home. I spent many of my formative years working in the Emergency Department of Hennepin and it’s where I fell in love with medicine. Hennepin is a unique institution with a mission driven, community focus built on strong academic achievement. It’s an institution that will allow me to become an outstanding clinician while serving my community.
Kai Cao, MD
EM/IM Resident – Class of 2029
Hometown: Vernon Hills, IL
Undergrad: University of Illinois Chicago
Medical School: University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine
Interests/Hobbies: Sports (rugby, soccer, football, formula 1), cooking, cycling, plants, model airplanes, fishing and hiking, frequent caller on local sports talk radio stations
Why HCMC? I can’t think of a better place to train at. There is history at every turn. There are legends who have walked through the halls. This hospital is proud of its place in the community and has made that part of its central vision. The program leadership and residents are tight-knit and show so much support to each other. The culture cannot be understated.
Oscar Monterrosa, MD
EM/IM Resident – Class of 2029
Hometown: Las Vegas, NV
Undergrad: University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Medical School: University of Nevada Las Vegas School of Medicine
Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy early morning exercise sessions, running and weight lifting. I like to discover new running trails or places to explore while running. Also a big foodie!
Why HCMC? During my away rotation, I was amazed at the knowledge base and the procedural competency of the residents. From observing STAB room resuscitations to longitudinal management of the critically ill patients in the ICU, I knew that Hennepin was an amazing training program and that I would be prepared to train in any environment. The diversity of the patient population is another component that drew me into HCMC, as I am passionate about providing care to underserved populations of different backgrounds. My experiences with the teaching faculty were amazing, as I believe Hennepin houses some of the best clinical educators in the country. I also have family who live in northern Minnesota!
Shilpi Ganguly, MD
EM/IM Resident – Class of 2028
Hometown: Overland Park, KS
Undergrad: Washington University
Medical School: University of Miami
Interests/Hobbies: I really enjoy going to music shows of all types, especially EDM. I enjoy hiking and climbing, playing tennis, spending time with my puppy Nova, eating at all the best restaurants, watching TV, sleeping, and cooking/baking. I am a huge fan of alternative organized activities, examples for reference include taking sushi making classes, learning how to arrange a flower bouquet, apple picking, drawing, etc. Big fan of doing stuff!!
Why HCMC? It is the people, the alumni, and the city that drew me to HCMC. I have a very unique non-traditional career path ahead of me, and it’s going to need a lot of non-traditional support, and I know the people of HCMC will rally behind me to help prepare me to become the best doctor and one day, space doctor! Also as a Midwesterner that has been in a Miami world for the past 4 years, Minneapolis feels much more like home!
Matthew Pinkelton, DO
EM/IM Resident – Class of 2028
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Undergrad: Knox University
Medical School:Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Interests/Hobbies: I love to workout, woodwork, hike, and socialize with my friends and family as much as possible!
Why HCMC? This program was my most memorable interview. I remember thinking about an amazing program with an academic background providing care to county hospital patients. This was made even better by the strength of the program and presence of critical care in a resident run hospital. I was sold!
Mackenzie Herzig, DO
EM/IM/CC Resident – Class of 2028
Hometown: Hermantown, MN
Undergrad: University of Minnesota
Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy being active and spending time outdoors. I’ve been hunting with my dad since I was 12 and always make a trip back north for deer hunting. Other than that, I enjoy spending time watching HGTV shows with my husband and dog and playing board games.
Why HCMC? As a premed I was involved in the research associate program in the ED at HCMC. I loved my time spent here and it is what introduced me to combined EM/IM Residencies. I was able to do an audition at HCMC during my 4th year. During my month here, everyone was so welcoming and well trained demonstrating how well-rounded of a program it is. We also have friends and family in the Twin Cities making it an ideal location!
Emily Syverud, MD
EM/IM/CC Resident – Class of 2028
Hometown: Saint Paul, MN
Undergrad: Gustavus Adolphus College
Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School
Interests/Hobbies: Spending time outside! In the summer I love to hike and camp in the state parks, in the winter I love to downhill ski. If I’m inside you can find me snuggled up with my two cats reading a book.
Why HCMC? I spent my third year of medical school at HCMC as part of the HeLIX program and quickly fell in love with this community. HCMC has everything that I was looking for in a residency program – a mission-driven institution that cares for a diverse group of patients, an excellent training environment, and amazing people to work with!
