Daniel John Lorenzana, MD

Lorenzana
PGY-5

Hometown

Walnut Creek, CA

Where did you attend college/university?

Harvard University

What did you do after college?

I did basic science research and worked with a surgical device company that makes carpal tunnel instrumentation.

Where did you attend medical school?

Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California

About the Duke program

What were you looking for in a residency program?

I was looking for a program with strong clinical training, diverse research and a tight knit group of residents.

What are your research and clinical interests at this time?

I have relatively broad clinical and research interests. I am interested in working in research that draws on my background in engineering.

“I was looking for a program with strong clinical training, diverse research and a tight knit group of residents.”

About Duke University and Durham

Where did you choose to live, and why?

My wife and I will be living in downtown Durham, which is convenient for our commute and offers plenty of opportunities to have fun in our time off. 

What do you like to do outside of medicine?

I enjoy spending time outdoors, hiking, and road cycling.