Chief Residents, PL-IV
Name: Rijutha Garimella, MD
Medical School:
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine.
Home: Norman, OK
Career Goals:Cardiology
Hobbies: Cooking, traveling, trying new restaurants, reading, spending time with friends and family.
Why you chose Inova and program pluses: Inova boasted an array of unique qualities, from advocacy opportunities to exposure to a diverse range of pathologies to a tight-knit family among the Inova residents. The faculty and residents alike were passionate about the program, which was yet another reason Inova stood out to me. The DMV offers a wealth of both indoor and outdoor activities and is rich with culture and history. It’s an incredible mixing bowl of many different people and cultures that make it a wonderful place to live.
Name: William Hickman, MD
Medical School:
Boston University School of Medicine
Home: Newark, DE
Career Goals:Primary care
Hobbies: Golf, traveling, watching sporting events, hanging with my wife and son.
Why you chose Inova and program pluses: Why you chose Inova and program pluses: My wife and I fell in love with the DMV area years ago after finishing undergrad and raising a family here. I was impressed with the program and Inova Health System overall. I felt I would receive high quality training with a diverse patient population in a metropolitan and not sacrifice a close-knit family atmosphere throughout the hospital system. I was completely sold after I discovered many attendings including program leadership, were previous military physicians who would understand my experience and how to help in my transition back to civilian life. I couldn't be happier with my choice!
Name: Victoria Kim, MD
Medical School:
Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine
Home: Cincinnati, OH
Career Goals:Pediatric critical care
Hobbies: Traveling, all things related to food, spending time with friends and family.
Why you chose Inova and program pluses: There were so many reasons to choose Inova! The medium-sized program within a large hospital setting, diverse patient population, high acuity, and opportunity for hands-on education made this program stand out to me. I was excited to join such a close-knit team and thrilled to live in the DMV, where there is an activity for everyone!