Haley Palaganas, MD

Hometown: Las Vegas, NV

Medical School: University of Nevada, Reno

Why I Chose UCI/CHOC: I chose UCI because I loved the program on interview day. After speaking to some of the residents, it was clear that UCI/CHOC/Miller's checked off the boxes I wanted for residency. Coming here allows me to work in an academic setting at two large children's hospitals with ample opportunities for career exploration and development. And I get to do all this while living in beautiful, sunny SoCal with my partner whom I couples matched with!

Areas Of Interest: Neonatology, Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome, Child-Abuse Pediatrics, Global Health, Mental Health s

Hobbies: Trying new restaurants, cooking, watching movies (LOTRs are my favorites!), playing guitar, and spoiling my pets

Fun Facts: I used to complete in Rubik's Cube competitions and love puzzles! I can also recite the alphabet backwards but not as quickly as Irena.