EIOH Resident Spotlight - Dr. Liana Umbrio

For Dr. Liana Umbrio, choosing Eastman’s General Practice Residency meant combining top-tier clinical training with the comfort of being close to home in Canada. After a year of hands-on experience and mentorship by esteemed faculty, she’s excited to continue her journey at Eastman – this time as a Periodontics resident.

Q: Where are you from?
A: Vaughan, Ontario, Canada

Q: In what way did your Eastman experience allow you to grow?

A: My experience at Eastman allowed me to cultivate meaningful connections with clinicians from various specialties. The diverse clinical cases and hands-on training enhanced my clinical skills and boosted my confidence in patient care. The program also provided me with the invaluable opportunity to gain new mentors, and for that I am very grateful.

Q: Best memory of your EIOH residency?
A: Hanging out with my co-residents

Q: Favorite thing about EIOH?
A: EIOH is a great program with many resources and opportunities – my favourite thing about the GPR program was the opportunity to work in the operating room providing care to patients with special needs.

Q: Advice for new EIOH residents?
A: Build meaningful relationships with your co-residents— you will rely on them so much during your time in residency!

Q: What age did you know you wanted to be a dentist?
A: I knew I wanted to be a dentist in high school.

Q: What’s a fun fact about yourself?
A: I love English bulldogs – I have had three so far.