Meet Our Fellows
All Fellows
Andrii Maryniak, MD
- Class of 2025
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Residency
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Brooklyn, NY -
Medical School
Poznan University of Medical Sciences Center for Medical Education in English Poland -
Hometown
Toronto, Canada
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Fun Fact About You:
I can’t think of just one that stands out so here’s a couple: I was a city-champion in 110m hurdles in high school, I was born with 2 extra teeth, I have lived in 4 different countries for at least 4 years, the Greek meaning of my name is “man warrior”.
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What do you enjoying doing in your free time?
I enjoy playing and watching sports (especially soccer), weightlifting, traveling, cooking/grilling, and doing outdoor activities.
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Why did you choose this fellowship?
Procedural opportunities; mentorship available; autonomy.
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In your opinion, what is the best thing about your fellowship?
Faculty support, opportunities available, and the convenience of having everything in one location.
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What was your craziest/best/worst job before residency/fellowship?
Hospitality industry; promotional brand ambassador.
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If I wasn't a doctor I would be...
either a lawyer, a professional athlete or a DJ.
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What do you enjoy most about living in Sioux Falls?
The proximity of work, gym, airport, downtown area, and local outdoor spaces
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If there was a movie about your life, what genre would it be and who would be casted as you?
anything ancient Rome; Tom Hardy.
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Is there anything else you'd like to share about your fellowship experience or about living in Sioux Falls?
you get to work alongside and learn from some great people; not only faculty but co-fellows and ancillary staff; be open-minded.
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What, if anything, would surprise a new fellow about the CVD program?
the degree of responsibility you inherit from day 1.
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What's the best perk of your program?
nothing is impossible here; everything is at your fingertips, it’s up to you what you make of it.
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What is one thing you want a prospective fellow to know about our program?
what you get out of this experience depends on how much you give .