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Resident Testimonials 
Moss Fenberg, MD Why did you choose the profession of medicine and your specialty? Work is work, in my mind what we chose to do with our time is more a matter of preference than principle. And so, chosing to become a physician has little to do with the prestige, or pedestal-placement we receive. I personally wanted to interact with others in their hour of need. I wanted to possess a skill set necessary and helpful to my fellow man. Ophthalmology fit the bill, and more importantly, it fit my lifestyle desires as well. Why did you choose University of Missouri Health Care for your residency or fellowship? I was here for less than 18 hrs on interview night/day. Pretty amazing that we are expected to make such an important decision based on such brief interaction, knowing that everyone is putting their brightest foot forward on that day. In the end, it was the interactions/conversations I had with then current residents in the department. I sensed their satisfaction with the department, hospital and city. What do you enjoy the most about being a resident/fellow at University of Missouri Health Care? Working with other residents here. Continue reading testimonial. 
Jeremy Lough, MD Why did you choose the profession of medicine and your specialty? While serving the indigent people of South America, I became severely ill with an abdominal condition. I felt alone, isolated and scared, as I found myself sicker than I had ever been and far away from modern medical care. By experiencing the role of the patient I first realized the need for healthcare, inspiring me to become a physician. During the first years of medical school I desperately sought my niche in medicine, as all medical students do. I was quickly drawn to otolaryngology. As a first-year student head and neck anatomy intrigued me while I studied the complex relationships between structures. I also found myself attracted to otolaryngology for the wide array of patients, as well as the broad mixture of specialties that provide a subject material that spans multiple organ systems. Why did you choose University of Missouri Health Care for your residency or fellowship? When considering a residency program, I was looking for a program with positive role models and a supportive inspirational environment. The University of Missouri has a reputation as a friendly learning environment with nationally recognized faculty, including Dr. Karen Calhoun of the otolaryngology department, that is growing at a rapid rate. Currently, new surgical towers are being constructed to support the tremendous growth of the surgical departments. I was also looking for support for my wife and children. Moving to Columbia would allow me to afford a new home for my family within minutes of the medical center, and my wife did not need to obtain a job for additional financial support. Columbia provides numerous nearby parks that are perfect for family activities, as well as a clean, secure environment to raise children. What do you enjoy the most about being a resident/fellow at University of Missouri Health Care? I enjoy going to the hospital to work with other residents and attendings who maintain high ethical and moral standards, and similar goals as I do in patient care. I enjoy knowing my family is safe and living in a great community. I enjoy the short commute that comes from living close to the hospital. I enjoy the friendly downtown with its numerous small band venous and affordable restaurants. Lastly, I enjoy my relationship with the community outside of medicine that I have established through my local church. Continue reading testimonial. 
Russell McCulloh, MD Why did you choose the profession of medicine and your specialty? I chose it after careful study and due to prior experiences with health care in my volunteer activities. It seemed to suit my personality as well. I chose Med/Peds due to its broad array of clinical scenarios and conditions I would encounter, my opportunities for a variety of different practice types, and because of the experience I had working with Med/Peds residents as a student. Why did you choose University of Missouri Health Care for your residency or fellowship? The programs were sound, the clinical variety was sufficient without coming at the expense of primary care training, the community is wonderful and I liked the people with whom I would be working. What do you enjoy the most about being a resident/fellow at University of Missouri Health Care? I enjoy working with the faculty, staff and fellow residents at this institution. I love the broad variety of opportunities to get involved in the hospital and community. Secondarily, I owned a house in the community and my wife had a job in town as well. Continue reading testimonial. 
Jessica Schaefer, MD Why did you choose the profession of medicine and your specialty? I chose medicine because I love working with people, to be able to be intellectually challenged and at the same time make a difference in people's lives around me was my basic reason to go into medicine. Rheumatology fit my personality best, with fascinating disease processes, the ability to truly make a difference in most patient's symptoms and a relatively flexible lifestyle which, as a mom in a two-physician family, was important to me. How do you like living in Columbia? What can you tell me about home life (schools, clubs, organizations) that you may be involved with in Columbia? Columbia is my home town, and such a great place to live. I jokingly refer to it as my "black hole," because I always get sucked back here (I have lived here three times). I truly love Columbia, it is great for both families and singles, and the three colleges in town keep Columbia young and fresh. Since I have been here off and on for many years, it has been fascinating to watch Columbia grow and develop into a mini-metropolis with great restaurants, shopping and much to do during off-work hours. I am personally involved at a local church, am the mother of two young boys, and my husband is a member of the Columbia Multi-sport Club, a running/triathlon club here in town. What are some of your future goals or plans? I will be moving with my family and working part time as a rheumatologist in San Antonio, Texas. Do you have any advice for future residents/fellows? Find what you love about what you do and do that as often as you can. And if you don't like something, Get involved and figure out a way to make it better. Continue reading testimonial. 
Brigham Wise, MD Why did you choose the profession of medicine and your specialty? I decided I wanted to do something that would challenge me and provide a stable income for my family. As an undergraduate student I worked with a family doctor and I really admired the relationships he had with his patients. I enjoyed the opportunity to talk with patients and help them in all facets of their lives. In medical school I enjoyed most of my rotations, but felt the most at home in family medicine. Why did you choose University of Missouri Health Care for your residency or fellowship? The University of Missouri-Columbia has consistently been ranked in the top two to threein the country for the past 13 years. I was very impressed with the curriculum and the respect family medicine had here. Family medicine has a long tradition at MU of great faculty and residents. As a result it has earned the respect of the other specialties in the institution. I wanted to go to a program that would train me well. I wanted to come out of residency confident in my abilities. I knew that I would be able to achieve those goals at MU. What do you enjoy the most about being a resident/fellow at University of Missouri Health Care? This is a great place to work. The institution has been very responsive to the needs and wants of the residents. I enjoy being able to work with a variety of different residents in almost every specialty. Continue reading testimonial.
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