Meet Department of Medicine Preliminary Residents.
PGY1 Prelim Residents
Janie Bruce, MD
Preliminary Resident
- Hometown: Cairo, Missouri
- Medical School: University of Missouri School of Medicine
- Hobbies: Antiquing, watercolor painting and collecting old Wizard of Oz books
Lauren Gann, MD
Preliminary Resident
- Hometown: Hannibal, Missouri
- Medical School: University of Missouri School of Medicine
- Hobbies: Crocheting and jogging
Matthew Gao, MD
Preliminary Resident
- Hometown: Joplin, Missouri
- Medical School: University of Missouri School of Medicine
- Hobbies: Golf, disc golf, pickleball, basketball, watching movies, traveling, exploring cuisines
Justin Hajicek, DO
Preliminary Resident
- Hometown: Columbia, Missouri
- Medical School: A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Hobbies: Strength training, pickleball, grilling, watching college basketball and the St. Louis Cardinals
Kenlee Jonas, MD
Preliminary Resident
- Hometown: Lamar, Missouri
- Medical School: University of Missouri School of Medicine
- Hobbies: Pickleball, bike rides on the Katy Trail, listening to true crime podcasts
Taylor Justison, MD
Preliminary Resident
- Hometown: Chatham, Illinois
- Medical School: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
- Hobbies: Running, hiking, music
Angela Palant, DO
Preliminary Resident
- Hometown: Bellevue, Washington
- Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Hobbies: Yoga, weightlifting, puzzles, spending time with my 2 cats and caring for my plants
Ravi Patel, MD
Preliminary Resident
- Hometown: Kennett, Missouri
- Medical School: University of Missouri School of Medicine
- Hobbies: Motorcycles, golf, basketball, weightlifting
Evan Reeves, MD
Preliminary Resident
- Hometown: Farmington, Missouri
- Medical School: University of Missouri School of Medicine
- Hobbies: Lifting, hiking, fantasy football, piano, running, brewery/winery
