Pamela Estrada, MD
Hometown: Garden Grove, California
Undergraduate School: University of California, San Diego
Medical School: University of California, Irvine
Q & A
Why did you choose the University of Hawaii to do your training?
During my interview, I spent a few days before and after the interview exploring the island. I took the public bus and got a really good feeling about the place and people here. It’s very true — the aloha spirit is real. In addition to enjoying the sights, I also appreciated how kind the people were. And I thought to myself, I wouldn’t mind waking up early or getting called from home to serve the people of Hawaii and train at such a beautiful place… I still have the same feeling (3 years later). I think that’s important — to have an initial genuine, good feeling about where you’ll be for training.
What’s the best thing about being a resident/fellow at the University of Hawaii?
The VOLUME, attendings, and the residents…. and of course, the gorgeous beaches. OB/Gyn is a very hands-on specialty, and for those who learn by doing, this is a great program. We work hard and enjoy our time at one of the most beautiful places in the world 🙂
How do you like to spend your off-time?
Take long beach walks at Kailua Beach and/or Lanikai or go on hikes to enjoy the scenery and fresh air. The residents often get together, have poke at the beach and do their readings.
What’s your favorite place to eat in Hawaii?
Hmmm that’s hard. There are a lot of yummy places, especially for poke and Japanese food. We can go get some!
