Pediatric Residents - R1

Alexandra Flores

Undergraduate: University of Idaho
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine
Medical Career Interests: Cardiology or GI
Favorite things to do in Santa Barbara: Find new restaurants or go to the beach!
Favorite part of training in Pediatrics at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital: The people! Faculty, staff, co-residents, and patients are all so amazing.

Freshta Haschemi

Hometown: Woodbridge, VA
Undergraduate: George Mason University
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Favorite things to do in Santa Barbara: Beautiful weather, close proximity to the beach, and lots of delicious and healthy food options!
Favorite part of training in Pediatrics at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital: My attendings and co-residents. Everyone is so supportive and I feel very grateful to work with and learn from such an amazing and talented team!

Dominic Machado

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Undergraduate: California State University, San Bernardino
Medical School: St. George’s University
Medical Career Interests: Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Favorite things to do in Santa Barbara: Taking my dog to the beach.
Favorite part of training in Pediatrics at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital: The attendings are amazing and the program keeps us well-fed.

Claire Nicklaw (Szieff)

Hometown: West Hills, CA
Undergraduate: Marquette University
Medical School: Touro University California
Medical Career Interests: Primary care, working with medically underserved populations as an NHSC scholar
Favorite things to do in Santa Barbara: Anything outside enjoying the beautiful weather (hiking, biking, camping, sunsets on the beach, concerts at the SB Bowl, there’s so much to do!).
Favorite part of training in Pediatrics at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital: Being in a smaller program where I’m really getting to know everyone and I’m able to explore my career interests with an individualized approach.

Maria Nuno

Hometown: Rockton, IL
Undergraduate: Lourdes University, Sylvania OH
Medical School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University
Medical Career Interests: Sports Medicine, Newborn hospitalist/medicine, global healthcare, lifestyle medicine
Favorite things to do in Santa Barbara: Running by the beach with my dog, hiking in Montecito, exploring State Street and all the local businesses, enjoying the stunning views of ocean and mountains.
Favorite part of training in Pediatrics at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital: The supportive attendings/teaching, large focus on wellness for residents, the focus on being involved in the local community, the food, and the perfect weather!

Dusstyn Reynolds

Hometown: Wooster, Ohio
Undergraduate: Case Western Reserve University
Medical School: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Career Interests: On the fence between inpatient versus outpatient medicine, really interested in both adolescents and newborns!
Favorite things to do in Santa Barbara: Grabbing burritos for a picnic on the beach, especially at sunset. Santa Barbara is such a beautiful and lively place to live!
Favorite part of training in Pediatrics at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital: Working with such welcoming and supportive people! I've really enjoyed the small program culture that creates a safe learning environment and fosters strong bonds between coworkers.