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Residency Cohort<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” css=”.vc_custom_1745377750383{margin-top: -20px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1745377496172{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1745377485654{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]\"\"[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1745524621889{margin-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]\n

Meet the 2025 Gracelight Residency Cohort<\/h1>\n

Our inaugural group of Residents come from communities around the country and are eager to learn from and serve the Los Angeles community.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1745524621889{margin-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”1031″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″ css=”.vc_custom_1747678983197{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text css=””]\n

Ping He, MD | PGY-2<\/h2>\n

Quality Initiatives and Scholarly Officer<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. He brings a strong blend of clinical skills, academic insight, and a passion for teaching to his role as a PGY-2 resident at Gracelight Community Health. Before joining the program, he completed his family medicine internship at LECOM Health Center in Pennsylvania and spent five years shaping the next generation of physicians as a professor at LECOM.<\/p>\n

With both an M.D. and a Ph.D., Dr. He has built an impressive foundation in translational research across academic and industry settings. His curiosity and drive to connect science with patient care have shaped his approach to medicine and patient care. He\u2019s excited to continue growing as a physician while making a meaningful impact on the community.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1745524621889{margin-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”1036″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″ css=”.vc_custom_1747679637448{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text css=””]\n

Arsal Kamran, MD | PGY-1<\/h2>\n

Curriculum Officer<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Arsal Kamran joins Gracelight Community Health as a PGY-1 resident with a passion for primary care and community engagement. Born and raised in Islamabad, Pakistan, his path toward medicine was inspired early on by watching his grandparents build meaningful connections with patients in their family clinic.<\/p>\n

While in medical school, Dr. Kamran expanded on this foundation through public outreach efforts in underserved areas, solidifying his commitment to accessible, compassionate care. Now based in Los Angeles, he’s excited to begin his journey in family medicine and grow as both a clinician and community advocate.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1745524621889{margin-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”1037″ img_size=”full” style=”vc_box_circle_2″ css=”.vc_custom_1747679702934{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text css=””]\n

Daniel Obermiller, MD | PGY-1<\/h2>\n

Advocacy Officer<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Daniel Obermiller joins Gracelight Community Health as a PGY-1 resident with a genuine passion for hands-on, patient-centered care. Born and raised in Minnesota, his path to medicine took shape after college when he began working as a scribe under a physician mentor in the Mayo Clinic system. Recognizing Daniel\u2019s dedication and strong ethical foundation, his mentor encouraged him to pursue medical school.<\/p>\n

Dr. Obermiller attended the University of Medicine and Health Sciences (UMHS), where he trained with mentors and preceptors across the country, gaining a wide range of clinical experiences. His diverse exposure helped shape his interests in clinical procedures, emergency care, sleep medicine, geriatrics, and behavioral health. He is excited to begin this new chapter in Los Angeles and looks forward to serving the community with compassion, skill, and integrity.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1745524621889{margin-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”1131″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″ css=”.vc_custom_1752783450789{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text css=””]\n

Christopher Liu, DO | PGY-1<\/span><\/h2>\n

Wellness and Events Officer and Float<\/strong><\/p>\n

Originally from the Bay Area, Christopher completed his internship at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center before joining Gracelight Community Health. He has a strong interest in primary care and is deeply committed to advancing health equity by serving underserved communities and addressing systemic disparities. Christopher’s previous career at the National Institutes of Health, where he focused on addiction and neuroimaging, reinforced his commitment to integrating clinical research into patient care and public health strategies. He is honored to be part of a community dedicated to improving healthcare delivery and outcomes on both individual and population levels.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1745524621889{margin-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”1039″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″ css=”.vc_custom_1747679721091{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text css=””]\n

Karon Cayton<\/span>, MD | PGY-1<\/h2>\n

Wellness and Events Officer and Float<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dr. Karon Miles Cayton brings a strong foundation in both nursing and medicine to her role as a PGY-1 resident at Gracelight Community Health. Originally from the Philippines, she is a licensed physician and nurse who immigrated to Hawaii with her family more than ten years ago. She earned her medical degree from Far Eastern University\u2013Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation.<\/p>\n

Before joining the residency program, Dr. Miles served as a program coordinator at the Primary Care Clinic of Hawaii, where she supported medical students and future physicians during their clinical rotations in internal and family medicine. Her experience in mentoring and coordination reflects her passion for education and community care. Dr. Miles is excited to continue her medical journey with Gracelight and is committed to providing thoughtful, inclusive care to patients across the Los Angeles community.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1768429079219{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}”] Residency Cohort [\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content_no_spaces” css=”.vc_custom_1745377750383{margin-top: -20px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1745377496172{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1745377485654{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1745524621889{margin-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””] Meet the 2025 Gracelight Residency Cohort Our inaugural group of Residents come from communities around the country and are eager to learn from and serve the Los Angeles community.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1745524621889{margin-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”1031″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″ css=”.vc_custom_1747678983197{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text css=””] Ping He, MD | PGY-2 Quality Initiatives and Scholarly Officer Dr. He brings a strong blend of clinical skills, academic insight, and a passion for teaching to his role as a PGY-2 resident at Gracelight Community Health. Before joining the program, he completed his family medicine internship at LECOM Health Center in Pennsylvania and spent five years shaping the next generation of physicians as a professor at LECOM. With both an M.D. and a Ph.D., Dr. He has built an impressive foundation in translational research across academic and industry settings. His curiosity and drive to connect science with patient care have shaped his approach to medicine and patient care. He\u2019s excited to continue growing as a physician while making a meaningful impact on the community.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1745524621889{margin-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”1036″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″ css=”.vc_custom_1747679637448{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text css=””] Arsal Kamran, MD | PGY-1 Curriculum Officer Dr. Arsal Kamran joins Gracelight Community Health as a PGY-1 resident with a passion for primary care and community engagement. Born and raised in Islamabad, Pakistan, his path toward medicine was inspired early on by watching his grandparents build meaningful connections with patients in their family clinic. While in medical school, Dr. Kamran expanded on this foundation through public outreach efforts in underserved areas, solidifying his commitment to accessible, compassionate care. 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Dr. Obermiller attended the University of Medicine and Health Sciences (UMHS), where he trained with mentors and preceptors across the country, gaining a wide range of clinical experiences. His diverse exposure helped shape his interests in clinical procedures, emergency care, sleep medicine, geriatrics, and behavioral health. He is excited to begin this new chapter in Los Angeles and looks forward to serving the community with compassion, skill, and integrity.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1745524621889{margin-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”1131″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″ css=”.vc_custom_1752783450789{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text css=””] Christopher Liu, DO | PGY-1 Wellness and Events Officer and Float Originally from the Bay Area, Christopher completed his internship at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center before joining Gracelight Community Health. He has a strong interest in primary care and is deeply committed to advancing health equity by serving underserved communities and addressing systemic disparities. Christopher’s previous career at the National Institutes of Health, where he focused on addiction and neuroimaging, reinforced his commitment to integrating clinical research into patient care and public health strategies. He is honored to be part of a community dedicated to improving healthcare delivery and outcomes on both individual and population levels.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1745524621889{margin-top: 40px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1\/4″][vc_single_image image=”1039″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_circle_2″ css=”.vc_custom_1747679721091{padding-top: 20px !important;}”][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”3\/4″][vc_column_text css=””] Karon Cayton, MD | PGY-1 Wellness and Events Officer and Float Dr. Karon Miles Cayton brings a strong foundation in both nursing and medicine to her role as a PGY-1 resident at Gracelight Community Health. Originally from the Philippines, she is a licensed physician and nurse who immigrated to Hawaii with her family more than ten years ago. She earned her medical degree from Far Eastern University\u2013Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation. Before joining the residency program, Dr. Miles served as a program coordinator at the Primary Care Clinic of Hawaii, where she supported medical students and future physicians during their clinical rotations in internal and family medicine. Her experience in mentoring and coordination reflects her passion for education and community care. 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