House Officer 3
Rebecca Anderson, MD
Education
Undergrad: University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Lincoln, NE
Medical School: UNMC, Omaha, NE
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Hometown: Gothenburg, NE
Career aspirations: Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery or Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility
What was your first job? Certified nursing assistant at a rural hospital
What is the furthest you've traveled from Omaha? Positano, Italy
If you couldn't work in medicine, what would you do? Equine veterinarian
Best thing to do in Nebraska if you only had one day? Husker game day in Lincoln
Most fond residency experience or memory up to this point? An evening with my co-interns in Krystina’s backyard
Brittany Beaudrie, DO
Education
Undergrad: The University of Wisconsin, La Crosse, WI
Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, TN
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Hometown: Eau Claire, WI
Career aspirations: General OB-GYN
What was your first job? Arcade attendant
What is the furthest you've traveled from Omaha? France or Ireland
If you couldn't work in medicine, what would you do? Reality TV show host, yoga instructor, or dog walker
Best thing to do in Nebraska if you only had one day? Croissant's and coffee at Tous les Jours, walk along Gene Leahy Riverfront and dog park, ice cream at Coneflower, live music and drinks with friend's at Sonny's.
Most fond residency experience or memory up to this point? Diamonds and cowgirl resident retreat, Smash Park pickleball, or Tate McRae concert with co-residents
Krystina Peter, MD
Education
Undergrad: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
Medical School: University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN
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Hometown: Maplewood, MN
Career aspirations: Generalist OB-GYN with involvement in quality improvement and patient safety
What was your first job? Instructor for cheerleading summer camps
What is the furthest you've traveled from Omaha? Anse La Raye, St. Lucia
If you couldn't work in medicine, what would you do? Become a National Geographic expedition guide
Best thing to do in Nebraska if you only had one day? Walk across the Bob Kerrey pedestrian bridge and visit the restaurants/shops in the Old Market area
Most fond residency experience or memory up to this point? Going to the late night at the Omaha Zoo event with all of my co-interns!
Annie Smidt-Desmond, MD
Education
Undergrad: University of Montana, Missoula, MT
Medical School: University of Washington, Seattle, WA
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Hometown: Sheridan, WY
Career aspirations: Generalist - I want to do it all!
What was your first job? I worked in a veterinary office as a kennel assistant. I got to take care of all the sweet dogs and cats while their owners were out of town. Although I love people (and delivering babies), my love for animals is big. I've never met a dog or cat that I didn't love.
What is the furthest you've traveled from Omaha? Seattle, WA is the farthest west I've been. I've been as far south as Mexico and as far east as the Bahamas. I love to travel! I'm hoping to make a Europe trip after graduation, and have a trip planned to St. Lucia.
If you couldn't work in medicine, what would you do? This is a tough one. I love to bake - so I could see myself as a cookie artist or cake decorator. I could also see myself as a professional travel blogger. Or better yet I could also now see myself as a stay-at-home mom. I love being an OB-GYN and residency has been such an adventure!
Best thing to do in Nebraska if you only had one day? Sleep in first - always. Wake up mid-morning and go to UNMC to spend my $10 meal-money at Starbucks for coffee for my husband and myself. Next, we would take our dog for a walk around the lovely park near our home. After that, maybe hit up the Henry Doorly Zoo to get some steps in and see my favorite exhibit - the sea lions. After the zoo, we'll find a place to eat brunch, get some groceries, and end the day with going to our favorite movie theater with reclining seats.
Most fond residency experience or memory up to this point? I just love doing anything with my co-residents. I think my favorite memories have been pool hangs at Beaudrie's apartment complex, and rescuing my feral kitten on the streets in my neighborhood with Krystina Peter (our HO3 class cat-whisperer).