Asylum Clinic

Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine Student-run Asylum Clinic

The mission of the Spencer Fox Eccles School of Medicine's Asylum Clinic is to provide comprehensive forensic medical and psychiatric evaluations, advocacy, and education to support asylum seekers navigating complex legal and healthcare systems. We aim to promote justice, health equity, and compassion for underserved populations through clinical services and training initiatives.

Asylum Clinic Evaluation Form

If your client requires a forensic medical or psychiatric evaluation and affidavit, please fill out an Asylum Clinic Evaluation From

If you require legal representation or have any questions, please check our resources page or contact us at asylum@hsc.utah.edu

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Asylum Clinic Leadership

Brendan Milliner

MD (Faculty Director)

Dr. Milliner is an Emergency Medicine physician working in Salt Lake City and one of the faculty directors of the Asylum Clinic. He was trained in forensic asylum evaluations through the Libertas Center for Human Rights in Queens, NY and the Columbia University Asylum Clinic.

Annalise Keen

MD (Faculty Director)

Annalise Keen, MD has worked at the University of Utah since 2016. She currently sees child and adolescent patients in the University of Utah Huntsman Mental Health Institute's day treatment programs and adult patients at the Magnolia Apartments, a permanent supportive housing facility.

Mackenzie Tveit

Managing Director

Hi I’m Mack! Growing up, I went to West High School so having the chance to work with and advocate for the refugees and asylum seekers in SLC is extra special for me. I love that we get to make a tangible difference in the outcome of these cases!

Rose Domonoske

Managing Director

I grew up in Park City, Utah whose workforce relies heavily on migrant workers and often unfair labor practices. I was able to serve this community while working at People’s health clinic in my first year of medical school and am now excited and honored to be involved with the Asylum clinic.

Bryanda Woods

Managing Director

Hi, I’m Bryanda! I was born in Mexico but my parents moved to Utah when I was 2 years old, Spanish was my first language. I love being able to help people like my parents who are seeking a better and safer life for themselves.

George Smith

Clinic Coordinator

I have been involved with refugee and migrant health programs in Utah over the past 5 years in a variety of ways, including work as a medical interpreter, coordinating and volunteering at free and outreach clinics across the valley, and involvement with the refugee-advocacy organization Their Story is Our Story. I’m passionate about helping patients overcome barriers such as language access, affordability of health services, and legal barriers to health.

Rogelio (Roy) Brambila

Clinic Coordinator

Supporting refugee and asylum seeker communities has long been one of my strongest motivations for pursuing a career in medicine. Before starting medical school, I worked as a case manager and interpreter for asylum seekers, which gave me better insight into the trauma these communities endure and the systemic barriers they face in accessing care and resources. I continue to be inspired by their resilience, and I’m grateful to be a part of this project.

Former Leadership

Moroni Lopez

SFESOMAC Co- Founder

Hometown: Guadalajara, Mexico/Salt Lake City, UT

Specialty: Emergency Medicine

Program: UC San Francisco - CA

Rachel Hess

SFESOMAC Co-Founder

Hometown: West Stockbridge, MA

Specialty: Orthopaedic Surgery

Program: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center

Zane Randell

SFESOMAC Co-Founder

Hometown: Weston, CT

Specialty: Urology

Program: University of Utah Health

Azraa Ayesha

SFESOMAC Co-Founder

Azraa Ayesha received her MD from the University of Utah School of Medicine, during which she cofounded SFESOM Asylum Clinic. She is currently pursuing Emergency Medicine residency at Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine.

Gabriela Vargas

MS2

I’m Gaby, a current MS2 at the UUSOM hoping to go into pathology. I’m a second-generation immigrant born and raised in the Bronx, NY and part of my professional identity is making medicine more accessible to immigrants and their families.