Mari Iwasaki, MD

About

Hometown: Oak Park, CA

Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine

Undergraduate School: Keio University

Life Before Medical School: Before medical school, I worked in finance as a market analyst in both investment banking and hedge funds, where I became increasingly aware of the gap between financial systems and people's real-world challenges. After moving to the US, I decided to pursue medicine and worked as a caregiver in a memory care facility while volunteering in hospice. These experiences strengthened my commitment to patient-centered care.

Why Community Memorial? I was drawn to Community Memorial for its strong sense of community and supportive learning environment. During my interview, I was impressed by the genuine culture among residents and faculty. I look forward to training in an environment where I can develop strong clinical judgment while caring for a diverse patient population.

Hobbies: I enjoy long-distance running and have completed over 20 marathons and several ultramarathons. I also enjoy spending time outdoors, especially at the beach, as well as snowboarding.