Name, MD/DO + any additional degrees: Jeremy Balch, MD

College/University: Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI

Hometown: San Diego, CA

Clinical and Research Interests: Health Systems, Global Health, Health Economics

What were you looking for in a residency program? Commitment to research, supportive culture, regional referral center

What are the strengths of the UF program? Faculty dedicated to residents, large surgical volume, diversity of surgical training

What do you like best about living in Gainesville? The convenience of a small town that punches above its weight in terms of restaurants and cultural opportunities

List of hobbies/interests: Rowing, house plants