House Officer 2
Tope Banwo, DO
Education
Undergrad: University of Nebraska Lincoln
Medical School: Des Moines University
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Hometown: Omaha, NE
Career aspirations: Part-time general OB-GYN
What was your first job? Working as a sales associate at Ann Taylor
What is the furthest you've traveled from Omaha? Thailand
If you couldn't work in medicine, what would you do? Executive assistant, event planner, or travel influencer
Best thing to do in Nebraska if you only had one day? Fancy brunch followed by a lake/boating day, followed by a fun dinner out
Lauren Barnts, MD
Education
Undergrad: University of Nebraska Lincoln
Medical School: UNMC
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Hometown: Beatrice, NE
Career aspirations: Rural generalist, working with an underserved population
What was your first job? Dairy Queen
What is the furthest you've traveled from Omaha? Mexico
If you couldn't work in medicine, what would you do? I would run a doggy daycare in the country where the dogs had plenty of room to play. I would drive a bus to pick them all up in the morning, like the ones you see on TikTok!
Best thing to do in Nebraska if you only had one day? You have to eat a Runza, and if you have time go to the Henry Doorly Zoo or a Husker game.
Most fond residency experience or memory up to this point? I completed my intern year at another program, and for most of the year we knew we'd be closing. I have very fond memories of my co-interns, and knowing that our time together was limited, we made the most of it. Whether it was our Friday night hangouts or our trip to Las Vegas, I am fond of every moment I got to spend with them. Once I arrived in Omaha, I was welcomed so warmly by everyone and knew that I would continue to make more of the same kinds of memories with my new co-residents!
Mallory Barry, MD
Education
Undergrad: University of Nebraska Lincoln
Medical School: UNMC
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Hometown: Papillion, NE
Career aspirations: I would like to be a generalist and work with underserved populations.
What was your first job? A sales associate at a clothing store
What is the furthest you've traveled from Omaha? Scotland/Ireland
If you couldn't work in medicine, what would you do? Interior design
Best thing to do in Nebraska if you only had one day? Husker game - Go Big Red
Most fond residency experience or memory up to this point? Getting to spend time with all my co-residents at our resident retreat
Grace Binter, DO
Education
Undergrad: University of Kansas
Medical School: Des Moines University
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Hometown: Wichita, Kansas
Career aspirations: Right now I'm thinking full-spectrum OB-GYN with lots of gynecology, but I would also like to keep a gynecology surgical sub-specialty on the table. Either way, I want to work in an environment that focuses on underserved populations.
What was your first job? Floral clerk at Kroger
What is the furthest you've traveled from Omaha? La Mata, Panama
If you couldn't work in medicine, what would you do? Anyone who knows me knows that I'm big into plants. I'd probably be a horticulturist.
Best thing to do in Nebraska if you only had one day? I can't speak for the rest of Nebraska at this point, but in Omaha I would spend the day at the Lauritzen Gardens!
Most fond residency experience or memory up to this point? I had a lot of fun with my co-residents and faculty doing the Market-to-Market long-distance relay race. It was a beautiful day spent running, cheering each other on, and bonding!