House Officer 4

Tope Banwo, DO

Education

Undergrad: University of Nebraska Lincoln, Lincoln, NE

Medical School: Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA

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Hometown: Omaha, NE

Career aspirations: OB-GYN Generalist

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, Lincoln, NE

Medical School: UNMC, Omaha, NE

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Hometown: Beatrice, NE

Career aspirations: Rural generalist

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? Professional organizer or doggy daycare

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? OB team karaoke at Renos (private karaoke rooms) to celebrate surviving July the last two years. Also attending conferences with my class each year.

Mallory Barry, MD

Education

Undergrad: University of Nebraska Lincoln, Lincoln, NE

Medical School: UNMC, Omaha, NE

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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, Lawrence, KS

Medical School: Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA

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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!