Julia Bast, MD (She/Her/Hers) grew up in Platteville, Wisconsin. She attended the University of Wisconsin for undergrad and stayed in Madison to complete her medical degree at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (Go Badgers!). She feels fortunate to have had the opportunity to continue her training at the University of Colorado. During residency, she was a member of the categorical track and medical education pathway; she also participated in cardiology research, with a specific interest in cardio-oncology. Following her chief year, she plans to pursue an academic career in Cardiology. She also hopes to incorporate medical education into her future, with a focus on procedural training and optimizing learning environments for trainees. Outside of the hospital, Julia enjoys spending time with her husband, David, and dog, Miley. Her favorite activities include hiking, mountain biking, playing volleyball and gardening.

Ellen Brinza, MD, MPH, MS (she/her/hers) grew up in Novi, MI. She earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan (Go Blue!) before moving to Cleveland, OH, where she worked in clinical research and obtained her master's degree in physiology. During her gap years, she developed a strong interest in cardiovascular research through her work at both the Cleveland Clinic and the Rocky Mountain VA Hospital. She went on to earn her MD/MPH at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University. She was excited to return to Denver to join the University of Colorado IM Residency program, where continued to pursue her interests related to health equity, global health, climate and environmental health, and cardiovascular disease. After residency, Ellen plans to pursue a career as a physician-scientist in cardiology. When she is not in the hospital, she enjoys the vibrant music scene in Denver, all the outdoor activities Colorado has to offer (hiking, backpacking, snowboarding, pickleball), and spending time with her partner, AJ, and their two pups. 

Brittany Denzer, MD (She/her/hers), is originally from Kona, Hawai’i. She moved to Colorado for college, attending Colorado College and completing her undergraduate degree in Ecology and Music. She spent several years doing conservation biology and clinical research back home in Hawai’i before moving back to Colorado for medical school at the University of Colorado. She continued her residency training here and was part of the Primary Care Track and Health Equity Pathway. Her clinical interests include climate change and health, women’s health, and addiction medicine and she was active in research and curricular planning in these areas during residency training. She plans to pursue a career in primary care focused on underserved communities, a commitment deepened by her training experiences at Denver Health. Outside of medicine, she enjoys hiking, mountain biking, plants and gardening, sewing, playing piano, and spoiling her mini dachshund.

Minh Do, MD (He/Him/His), is from Sugar Land, Texas and is the proud son of Vietnamese refugees. Minh spent most of his childhood in Europe (seven years in England and Denmark), before coming back to the US to complete his undergraduate education at the University of Texas at Austin and earn his medical degree at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. During residency, he was a member of the categorical track and Health Equity pathway. He has a strong interest in colorectal cancer screening and prevention, particularly in high-risk populations such as individuals with Lynch Syndrome, and plans to pursue a career in academic gastroenterology.

Outside the hospital, Minh enjoys running, playing tennis, hiking (including summiting several Colorado 14’ers), playing classical piano (especially Chopin), and cheering on Chelsea FC.

Tim McGinnis, MD (He/Him/His) grew up in Broomfield, Colorado. He attended the University of Kansas (Rock Chalk!) for his undergraduate studies, where he majored in Environmental Studies. He then continued at KU for medical school. He returned home to Colorado for residency training. During residency, he developed a strong interest in cardiometabolic disease and medical education. After his chief year, Tim plans to pursue a fellowship in Endocrinology. Outside of the hospital, he enjoys hiking, reading fiction, watching Kansas basketball, and spending time with his wife (Emma) and their two dogs, Ginger and Maya.

Gavi Roda, MD (she/her/hers) grew up in Broomfield, Colorado. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Colorado Denver and completed medical school at the University of Colorado. She initially pursued a career in Emergency Medicine and matched at Denver Health. During her intern year she discovered a passion for Internal Medicine and was grateful to transition into the CU Internal Medicine Residency Program—a decision she considers the best of her career. Following her chief resident year, Gavi plans to practice both primary care and hospital medicine, while keeping the door open to potential fellowship opportunities. She is also committed to staying involved in academic medicine and medical education. Outside of the hospital, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Korey, and their dog, Lulu. Her hobbies include hiking, birding, photography, listening to podcasts, and exploring the local food scene.

Emily Lowe, MD (she/her), is originally from Louisville, Kentucky, and completed both her undergraduate and medical degrees at the University of Kentucky. She moved to Colorado for Internal Medicine residency, where she was part of the Categorical track and Clinician Educator pathway. She is applying for cardiology fellowship with research interests in out-of-pocket costs for GDMT and financial barriers to care. Her academic focus includes medical education, quality improvement, and health systems design. Outside of medicine, she enjoys time with her husband and two dogs, Izzy and Echo, and loves playing sand volleyball, golf, and pickleball.