Pediatric Residents - R1

Chao Peng, MD

Hometown: China
Undergraduate: Sun Yat-sen University
Medical School: Sun Yat-sen University
Medical Career Interests: Primary Care, NICU and Rheumatology
Favorite things to do in Santa Barbara: Open oceans kayaking, fishing, snorkeling.
Favorite part of training in Pediatrics at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital: Flexible, people are interesting to work with, very resourceful.

Sarah Ziaei, MD

Hometown: Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
Undergraduate:  UC San Diego
Medical School: UCSF
Medical Career Interests: Primary care
Favorite things to do in Santa Barbara: There are so many family-friendly things to do here in Santa Barbara! It's a wonderful place to live with my husband and two kids. On the weekends, I like to take my kids to the zoo, aquarium, museum of natural history, beach, and the Moxi (an interactive science center). Santa Barbara has both a small-town feel and great cultural amenities.
Favorite part of training in Pediatrics at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital: I love that I've been able to get to know everyone quickly since it's a small community. The learning environment is very supportive. I feel truly welcomed as a resident with kids and that I am receiving high-quality training and education while also having time with my family. There is also a strong sense of dedication and love for the community that we serve.

Mara Scribner, MD

Hometown: Oxford, MI
Undergraduate: Michigan State University
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Medical Career Interests: Neonatology
Favorite things to do in Santa Barbara: Summer movie night at the SB courthouse, hike, take my supper to the beach and eat yummy foods!
Favorite part of training in Pediatrics at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital: The people!

Tram Dinh, DO

Hometown: Orange, CA
Undergraduate: Cal Poly Pomona
Medical School: Touro University College of Medicine, CA
Medical Career Interests: Primary care
Favorite things to do in Santa Barbara: Surfing, grabbing a croissant with a friend at Alessia Patisserie, going to farmers markets
Favorite part of training in Pediatrics at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital: Wellness emphasis

Natasha Harris, DO

Hometown: Orem, UT
Undergraduate: BYU
Medical School: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Career Interests: Not sure yet!
Favorite things to do in Santa Barbara: Go to Milk and Honey or the farmers market!
Favorite part of training in Pediatrics at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital: The learning environment

Sonia Shenoi, DO

Hometown: San Marino, CA
Undergraduate: Scripps College of the Claremont Consortium
Medical School: Touro University of California
Medical Career Interests: I've wanted to be a pediatrician just like my own since I was 7 years old, and I'm excited to see where residency takes me!
Favorite things to do in Santa Barbara: I commute from over an hour away, which is very doable, as half my class commutes! The Farmers Markets in Camarillo, Oxnard and Ventura are equally outstanding. My fiancé and I also love exploring wineries in Santa Barbara and Ojai and taking weekend trips to Yosemite.
Favorite part of training in Pediatrics at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital: I love serving a diverse population -- many of my patients speak Spanish and I love being able to connect with them in their native tongue.