Career Exploration

Physician's point of view

We have such a temperate climate, but still get to enjoy four true seasons without any natural disasters like hurricanes, blizzards or tornadoes. And there's so much available to do. You have access to all kinds of recreation within a short drive -- the Oregon Coast, Columbia Gorge, mountain ski resorts, lakes or rivers. I go snowboarding in the winter, and wakeboarding, scuba diving and fishing in the summer. It's a great lifestyle. Salem is a terrific community and has been a great place to raise our kids (now in 8th and 10th grades).<br>
<em>-Joe Kenoyer, M.D., Emergency Room Physician </em>

It's a wonderful situation here. You have a city that's developing new cultural avenues, that has a diversity of activities for recreation, and that is a very good place to raise a family-without all the negative trappings of a big city.<br>
<em>- Neurosurgeon Mauricio Collada, M.D., who came to Salem 25 years ago and
raised four children here. </em>

I have always liked the natural beauty of Oregon, so I was really thrilled that I was able to move here. My personal favorite is hiking at Silver Creek Falls, one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. The weather here is incredible compared to other places I've lived. And you can't beat the cost of living. Along the West Coast, it doesn't get much more affordable than Salem.<br>
<em>- George Thomas, D.O., a family physician who moved to Salem in 2006 with his wife and five young children.</em>

Having moved to Salem from California, Nancy Reyes-Molyneux, M.D., and her family view spending a day in the snow at nearby Mt. Hood as a special outing.<br>
<em>- Nancy Reyes-Molyneux, M.D., Radiation Oncologist, who came to Salem eight years ago and now has two young children</em>

I have always liked the natural beauty of Oregon, so I was really thrilled that I was able to move here. My personal favorite is hiking at Silver Creek Falls, one of the most beautiful places I've ever been. The weather here is incredible compared to other places I've lived. And you can't beat the cost of living. Along the West Coast, it doesn't get much more affordable than Salem.<br>
<em>- George Thomas, D.O., a family physician who moved to Salem in 2006 with his wife and five young children.</em>

Outdoor enthusiast Joe Kenoyer, M.D., emergency medicine, spends some of his free time wakeboarding on the Willamette River in Salem, only a few minutes' drive from the Salem Hospital.

The whole Willamette Valley is developing into a truly classy wine country. The wines from this region are now internationally recognized, especially the Pinot Noir and the Pinot Gris. The cost of buying property in this region is such that it's relatively affordable to start your own winery. And the countryside here, the geography in general, is spectacular.<br>
<em>- Neurosurgeon Mauricio Collada, M.D., who also owns Cubanisimo Vineyards</em>

Nancy Reyes-Molyneux, M.D., says that she loves the natural beauty of the Salem area, especially local parks such as Silver Creek Falls where she takes her children to view the waterfalls.
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<em>- Nancy Reyes-Molyneux, M.D., Radiation Oncologist</em>

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Contact Information
Patrick Devlin, Physician Development Consultant
(503) 561-5358
(800) 410-4142
physician.development@salemhospital.org