Diego Monasterio Oliver, MD

About

Hometown: Ponce, Puerto Rico

Undergrad School: The Johns Hopkins University

Graduate school/Medical School: Ponce Health Sciences University

Life Before Medical School: Enjoying what my island has to offer.

Why Ventura? Community Memorial was the only program that made me feel seen as more than just a number. They really took the time to know who I was as a person and were genuinely interested in me and what I could offer an already excellent program. Moving 3,406 miles away (yep I counted) wasn’t an easy choice to make, but Ventura is very much my home away from home. The weather is very similar, although slightly colder, the people here are all very polite and happy, and city adventures are only an hour-ish away. Coming here as a surgical resident is the best decision I have made in my medical career.

Next Adventure: Class trip to Puerto Rico!

Medical Interests: Vascular, Plastics