Meet our R3 (Class of 2027) Residents

Jacob Holland, R3

Hometown: Gulfport, MS
Education: United States Air Force Academy; Louisiana State University - New Orleans
Interests (non-medical/medical): I like watching sports, playing video games, building computers, southern/Cajun cooking, and snowboarding. I am interested in minimally invasive surgery and am looking forward to a career as an Air Force surgeon.
Favorite thing about Santa Barbara: The weather is perfect every day and it is gorgeous being situated right between the mountains and the beach.

Adrian Moy, R3

Hometown: Upland, CA
Education: UC Berkeley; University of South Florida
Interests (non-medical/medical): Outside of medicine, I enjoy riding and racing bikes, trying new restaurants, and playing with my dogs. Possibly interested in trauma and critical care but keeping an open mind.
Favorite thing about Santa Barbara: The variety of things to do - can go to the beach, ride bikes, hike, or wine tasting. The weather is also always great.

Ivan Buitrago, R3

Hometown: Silver Spring MD
Education: Essex Community College; Frostburg State University; Morgan State University; University of Maryland
Interests (non-medical/medical): Hiking, cycling, strength training, generally getting outside with my wife and two kids.
Favorite thing about Santa Barbara: The views, there is something beautiful to see in every direction!