House Officer 1

Niran Balu, MD

Education

Undergrad: Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO

Medical School: UNMC, Omaha, NE

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Hometown: Omaha, NE

Career aspirations: Honestly unsure! I love the diversity in the generalist practice and being able to get both gynecology and obstetrics.

What was your first job? Line judge for volleyball

What is the furthest you've traveled from Omaha? India

If you couldn't work in medicine, what would you do? Interior designing

Best thing to do in Nebraska if you only had one day? Go to the zoo, eat Coneflower ice cream, and walk around downtown.

Most fond residency experience or memory up to this point? My first C-section during first month of residency and getting to go on the resident retreat and spend 2 days with the best people!! 

Madison Burgard, MD

Education

Undergrad: Wayne State College, Wayne, NE

Medical School: University of North Dakota, Grand Forks, ND

Alex Hergenrader, MD

Education

Undergrad: University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE

Medical School: UNMC, Omaha, NE

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Hometown: Lincoln, NE

Career aspirations: I envision myself pursuing either General OB-GYN or possibly Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility. I am also very interested in mental health and patient advocacy.

What was your first job? Barista

What is the furthest you've traveled from Omaha? London, England

If you couldn't work in medicine, what would you do? I would love to turn my side hustle as a fitness instructor and trainer into a full time gig!

Best thing to do in Nebraska if you only had one day? I'd start the morning off at one of Omaha's local coffee joints, followed by a dog park date with my Sheepadoodle, Sheffield. The best end to the day would include some patio sips and shenanigans with my co-residents! (And fit a Husker game day in there somewhere, too.)

Most fond residency experience or memory up to this point? Team karaoke after finishing a month of night float! We spent the evening belting it out to Chappell Roan with our off-service family medicine colleagues, OB-GYN co-residents, and our partners. It was iconic! 

Alex Regan, MD

Education

Undergrad: Fordham University, New York City, NY

Medical School: UNMC, Omaha, NE

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Hometown: Omaha, NE

Career aspirations: I am considering a fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, but I would also love being an OB-GYN Generalist!

What was your first job? Hostess at Mahogany Steakhouse in Omaha

What is the furthest you've traveled from Omaha? Budapest, Hungary

If you couldn't work in medicine, what would you do? I would work at a vineyard in Napa

Best thing to do in Nebraska if you only had one day? Brunch in the Old Market, morning stroll through Lauritzen Gardens, quick bite at Runza for lunch, Henry Doorly Zoo in the afternoon, and dinner in Benson at Yoshitomo or Au Courant

Most fond residency experience or memory up to this point? Resident retreat or anytime my intern class gets together! We get together almost weekly for cookouts at each other's houses, trying different spots around Omaha, or even just for walks! 

Logan Schroeder, DO

Education

Undergrad: Loras College, Dubuque, IA

Medical School: Des Moines University, Des Moines, IA

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Hometown: Bellevue, IA

Career aspirations: I can picture myself doing either generalist OB-GYN or Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Only time will tell! 

What was your first job? Washing dishes at a restaurant in my hometown. 

What is the furthest you've traveled from Omaha? Kigali, Rwanda! I worked at a hospital there for 8 weeks during medical school.

If you couldn't work in medicine, what would you do? I would love to be in a band where I travel around and perform at shows. 

Best thing to do in Nebraska if you only had one day? A hike in Fontenelle Forest followed by a night out with my amazing co-residents. 

Most fond residency experience or memory up to this point? Coming back to the resident room after a first delivery, first cesarean section, first artificial rupture of membranes, or truly anything, and having the entire room cheer you on and support you. We love to celebrate little victories throughout the day!