Class of 2026

Stephen Howell, MD
- Hometown: San Jose, CA
- Undergrad: UC San Diego (Marshall College)
- Medical School: California Northstate University College of Medicine
- Hobbies: Playing piano and alto sax, listening to music, playing and watching sports, cooking, grilling, eating, crafting cocktails and espresso beverages, trying new brews, wine tasting, home improvement, watching and reading science fiction and fantasy, and adventuring/camping whether at the beach, in the forest, or a lake.
- Fun fact: I met Danny Glover from Lethal Weapon.
- Favorite thing about Fresno? My favorite thing is the sheer amount of Farmers’ Markets where you can buy just about anything almost everyday of the week. The fruit and produce are excellent. For me it is also close to home, to San Jose.

Harry Nazario Diaz, MD, MPH
- Hometown: San Juan, Puerto Rico
- Undergrad: Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Río Piedras
- Medical School: Ponce Health Sciences University
- Hobbies: Powerlifting, scuba diving, hiking, traveling, cooking, nature
- Fun fact: I was able to see the Volcan de Fuego fully erupting at 3am while hiking the Acatenango Volcano.
- Favorite thing about Fresno? I love Fresno’s proximity to multiple outdoor activities such as Yosemite and The Sequoia National Park, among other local lakes and hikes.There is also a great diverse culinary scene. One overlooked item is the cost of living! Last but not least, it’s located at a prime central position making destinations such as San Francisco or Los Angeles a couple hours drive away.

Tyler Stinson, MD, FAWM
- Hometown: Salida, CO
- Undergrad: Mississippi State University
- Medical School: St. George’s University
- Hobbies: Whitewater kayaking, skiing, being a dad
- Fun fact: Kayaked the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon (280mi) in just 5 days during a flood.
- Favorite thing about Fresno? The proximity to at least 3 National Parks, skiing and whitewater kayaking.