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Transitional Year Residency

Dorina Pinkhasova, M.D.

Medical School
Creighton University School of Medicine

Future Advanced Program
Diagnostic Radiology, HCA Healthcare Sunrise Health GME/MountainView Program

Where are you from?
Shymkent, Kazakhstan and Phoenix, AZ

Why did you choose NW Transitional Year Residency?
I’ve heard great things about the program! They don’t call it Northbest for nothing.

What are your professional interests within Medicine?
Radiology

What are your interests or hobbies outside of Medicine?
I recently found a kitten in the street and I have been taking care of him. I also enjoy cooking and baking. I have recently gotten into photography as well. I am a woman of many interests. What are you most excited about for life in Tucson?

I am excited to meet new people!

Favorite way to spend a day off?
Doing absolutely nothing

Top item on your “Bucket list”?
I really want to go on an Alaskan Cruise and see the Northern lights

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