Central High School 2010 Grad Dr. Tyler Torina, Resident Ready

 Tyler Blaine Torina, a 2010 graduate of Central High School, graduated on May 15, 2021 as a general surgeon. 

Torina’s undergraduate degree was obtained in 2014 from LSU where he studied kinesiology. In 2017, he moved to Fort Smith, Arkansas, where he attended medical school at the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine.  Dr. Torina will be doing his residency for the next five years at HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ. 

Proud parents are Lori Torina of Baton Rouge and Carl and Stephanie Torina of Central, grandparents Jimmy and Beverly Guillory of Denham Springs and Carl and Margaret Torina of Central.

Dr. Torina said, “I am excited and humbled to announce that for the next five years I will be training to become a surgeon at HonorHealth John C. Lincoln Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona!”

“I can’t help but reflect on this entire journey. These last four years have not been easy, but they have been eye-opening. This journey has been filled with peaks and valleys, achievements and failures, blood, sweat, and tears, less sleep and more caffeine, great company and pure isolation. I’ve learned to step outside my comfort zone and ‘embrace the suck.’’’ 

“I’ve learned to unlearn. I’ve learned that every single individual has something to teach you, and I’ve learned what giving my all actually means.”  

“These last four years have been real life, but not as real as it will be starting soon as a general surgery resident. Today, I feel immense pride. I did it!” 

“I also feel overwhelming gratitude. Thank you to everyone who I’ve crossed paths with along this journey!” 

“Without a doubt, the support, the wisdom, the direction, the friendships, the company, the conversations, the ‘prove-you-wrongs’ and the ‘prove-you-rights,’ the kind words and harsh truths have all made this path not only possible but also incredibly meaningful. You know who you are. So thank you! WE did it!” 

“I’m ready to continue this path of getting better as a man and now finally, a surgeon.” “Congratulations to my classmates on reaching this milestone! It’s been a privilege.”

Blaine’s family added the following:

“We love you!”

From Mom, Dad, Stephanie, Blake, Erica, Mallory, Blakelee,  AnnMarie, and Nolan