House Officer 2
Niran Balu, MD
Education
Undergrad: Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO
Medical School: UNMC, Omaha, NE
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Hometown: Omaha, NE
Career aspirations: Undecided!
What was your first job? Line judge for volleyball
What is the furthest you've traveled from Omaha? India
If you couldn't work in medicine, what would you do? Interior designing
Best thing to do in Nebraska if you only had one day? The zoo and getting Coneflower ice cream at the end of the day.
Most fond residency experience or memory up to this point? Getting dinner with my class every week! We still call it intern dinner.
Madison Burgard, MD
Education
Undergrad: Wayne State College, Wayne, NE
Medical School: University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND
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Hometown: Bismarck, ND
Career aspirations: Generalist
What was your first job? Soccer referee
What is the furthest you've traveled from Omaha? Seattle
If you couldn't work in medicine, what would you do? Something with animals
Most fond residency experience or memory up to this point? ACOG conference in Boston with all the interns
Alex Hergenrader, MD
Education
Undergrad: University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Medical School: UNMC, Omaha, NE
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Hometown: Lincoln, NE
Career aspirations: I envision myself pursuing either General OB-GYN or possibly Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. I am also very interested in mental health and patient advocacy.
What was your first job? Barista
What is the furthest you've traveled from Omaha? London, England
If you couldn't work in medicine, what would you do? I would love to turn my side hustle as a fitness instructor and trainer into a full time gig!
Best thing to do in Nebraska if you only had one day? I'd start the morning off at one of Omaha's local coffee joints, followed by a dog park date with my Sheepadoodle, Sheffield. The best end to the day would include some patio sips and shenanigans with my co-residents! (And fit a Husker game day in there somewhere, too.)
Most fond residency experience or memory up to this point? We are constantly having fun and making new memories every time that we are together! A few of my favorites include post night float karaoke with the entire L&D crew, the ACOG conference in Boston with my class, our weekly dinners at Logan's house, multiple murder mystery parties, and pedal pub with the interns—the good times are endless!
Alex Regan, MD
Education
Undergrad: Fordham University, New York City, NY
Medical School: UNMC, Omaha, NE
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Hometown: Omaha, NE
Career aspirations: I am considering a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, but I would also love being an OB-GYN Generalist!
What was your first job? Hostess at Mahogany Steakhouse in Omaha
What is the furthest you've traveled from Omaha? Budapest, Hungary
If you couldn't work in medicine, what would you do? I would work at a vineyard in Napa
Best thing to do in Nebraska if you only had one day? Brunch in the Old Market, morning stroll through Lauritzen Gardens, quick bite at Runza for lunch, Henry Doorly Zoo in the afternoon, and dinner in Benson at Yoshitomo or Au Courant
Most fond residency experience or memory up to this point? Resident retreat or anytime my intern class gets together! We get together almost weekly for cookouts at each other's houses, trying different spots around Omaha, or even just for walks!
Logan Schroeder, DO
Education
Undergrad: Loras College, Dubuque, IA
Medical School: Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA
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Hometown: Bellevue, IA
Career aspirations: Generalist—I love all aspects of OB-GYN!
What was your first job? Dishwasher and cook at a restaurant in my hometown.
What is the furthest you've traveled from Omaha? Cape Town, South Africa
If you couldn't work in medicine, what would you do? Musician! I've been singing and playing the piano for as long as I can remember.
Best thing to do in Nebraska if you only had one day? Spending the day in the Blackstone district with my co-residents. Bonus points if there is a Husker Volleyball game going on!
Most fond residency experience or memory up to this point? Weekly dinners with my classmates where we can catch up, debrief the week, and enjoy each other's company.