"As a Good Sam graduate, I’m so thankful to have been trained so well. I feel very confident in what I do. The physicians that I work with in the community also know how strong and reputable our Program is. If I had to do it all over again, Good Sam would still be my #1 choice. " -James Duong, DO grad 2007

"It was a good fit for me. Everyone was nice during the interview and people seemed genuinely happy with the program."- Lydia Aye, DO, grad 2009

"The attendings combine a commitment to evidence-based medicine with a humanistic approach to patient care. Also, there is exposure to a great diversity of patient problems and practice environments."-Adam Cohen, MD

"The residents genuinely seemed happy where they were working, and seeing as that I grew up in Phoenix, it was a nice opportunity for me to come back home to work and be with family."-Jared Berkowitz, MD

"It offers a variety of solid, clinical experiences at Good Sam and the VA and gives me an excellent foundation in medicine, which is something I need as a prelim intern going into anesthesiology."-Matthew Fisher, MD

"Not only is Phoenix a great place to live, but particularly Banner Good Samaritan is an institution in which I have great expectations for my growth and learning. The faculty and the support staff work to help residents achieve their career goals."-Theobald Minani, MD

"It feels like you are home!"-Nik Doshi, DO

"I was very impressed by the faculty members and the program. In addition, Phoenix is very appealing."-Shanaz Mazdeh, MD

"I can learn and practice up-to-date, evidence-based medicine in a community style hospital with strong ties to the University (of Arizona). I have the freedom to learn and grow as a physician and the guidance and support from well-respected physicians and hospitals."-Chad Campbell, MD

"I chose Good Samaritan as my first choice because it has a long history of excellence in turning out well-qualified physicians, and the residents...were both friendly and happy!"-Anne Yost, DO

"Every day, no matter what service I'm on, I feel very cozy and yet intellectually stimulated in this program. The three main characteristics which attracted me to this program: dedication to academic and clinical teaching, versatility and resident friendliness...oh, and I love this city, even though I moved here from Southern Cali(fornia).-David Biglari, DO

"Friendly environment, great attendings, excellent teaching."- Navid Syed, MD

"Because of the great people that work here."-Angelica Motta, MD

"As a med-peds resident, I liked the idea of coupling care at the VA with Good Sam. I knew this program would prepare me to work in a variety of settings."-Ora Fried, MD

"The breadth of patient population, the quality of care, great learning atmosphere (relaxed yet academic), overall satisfaction/happiness of residents."-Caroline Johnson, MD

"The residents were all very enthusiastic about their program and there was a great mix of residents with different backgrounds. I think the training is excellent in a supportive, non-threatening environment- I have been very happy with this program and have no regrets with making Banner my number one choice!"-Michelle Gabbert, DO

"I enjoyed the camaraderie amongst residents and between residents and faculty and I believe that the education is outstanding at this program. I am very happy with my choice with pursuing my internship year at this program."-Shil Patel, MD

 "Hearing great things about the program, I decided to check it out myself as a medical student. I was very impressed with my month at Good Sam. The Good Sam IM program facilitates a great learning environment with evidence-based medicine and at the same time has faculty and residents that are happy, friendly, and eager to learn."-Reggie Thomas, DO

 "The people."-Roxanne Garcia, MD

 "Honestly I liked all the staff and residents I met when interviewing. Also I wanted to be in Phoenix and Good Sam was the best program by far."-Leroy Ortiz, MD

 "Excellent program, fellowship opportunities, local, and I was born here (at Good Sam)"-Tony Merrill, DO

 "I felt at home."-Huma Hasnain, MD

 "Because it was located in AZ and the faculty was awesome."-Colleen Smith, MD

 "Because my interviewers were approachable and it felt like we were having a get-to-know-you conversation instead of just questions. Also, it was a large hospital ( = wide range of disease pathology) with fellowship opportunities, and affordable living on a resident’s salary."-Quang Dao, MD

Hi Dr. O'Malley, I hope this note finds you well. I wanted to just drop you a line and let you know that I am still at U of CA and doing great. I'm now on faculty! I continue to be grateful for the superb education that I got from all the docs at Good Sam and the VA, and I think that it has really shaped me as a person and doctor. Thus, I owe a large part of the success that I am having now to my Phoenix mentors. It must be pretty cool to see the grads from the program "growing up" and making their way, so I included the link to the latest UCI magazine below. I think you'll see someone you recognize! Please give my regards to Drs. Stimson and Bartz among others! Take care and keep in touch, Jamie Capasso, D.O.