FORT WAYNE, IND. – JUNE 21, 2024 – Thirty-eight resident physicians were welcomed to Parkview on Friday with a white coat ceremony marking the start of their residency with Parkview Health Graduate Medical Education.
It’s the third class of individuals to make the transition from student to physician through the program, which again grew year-over-year with the addition of two new programs: obstetrics and gynecology, and physical medicine and rehabilitation. Parkview Health Graduate Medical Education now includes five program tracks, including internal medicine, general surgery, transitional year, obstetrics and gynecology, and physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Since launching in 2022, the program has inducted 87 total resident physicians.
“We’re proud to be able to continue to grow the opportunities available to resident physicians in the state of Indiana and in northwest Ohio,” said Dr. Susan Steffy, chief medical officer and designated institutional official, Parkview Health Graduate Medical Education. “Throughout our five programs, these first-year doctors will continue to learn and grow alongside Parkview’s team of experienced clinicians. We’re eager to get started and share with them Parkview’s dedication to excellent care.”
The inaugural class of five obstetrics and gynecology residents was presented their white coat at this year’s ceremony, beginning their four-year commitment to the program. Additionally, 15 internal medicine residents began a three-year residency, and four general surgery residents began a six-year commitment.
This year also welcomes 12 physicians into the transitional year program. The one-year program serves as a prerequisite for advanced medical residencies, including physical medicine and rehabilitation. The physical medicine and rehabilitation program is expected to welcome two resident physicians to the three-year program later this month.
“As Parkview Graduate Medical Education enters its third year, we continue to build and grow programs that will impact our entire state and our region for generations to come,” said Dr. Ray Dusman, president, Physician and Clinical Enterprise, Parkview Health. “We are building a pipeline of talent to the region, while also enhancing our physician recruitment efforts and creating greater access to care. It’s easy to see both the economic and health benefits for the community.”
This year’s class includes a diverse roster of physicians, with 12 completing their degrees at the Indiana University School of Medicine, as well as graduates from other U.S. universities and several international institutions. This year’s resident physicians and their programs are as follows:
Obstetrics and Gynecology Resident Physicians
- Sierra Froehlich, MD, Indiana University School of Medicine
- Emily Hinkle Northern, MD, University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
- Megan Keen, DO, Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Hannah Sparks, DO, University of Pikeville – Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Elizabeth Wright, DO, Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
Internal Medicine Resident Physicians
- Joseph Acchiardo, MD, Saint James School of Medicine Anguilla
- Oyine Ali-George, MD, Ross University School of Medicine
- Aya Balan, DO, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
- Ozgun Erten, MD, Ege Üniversitiesi Tip Fakültesi
- Brandon Jacobs, MD, Indiana University School of Medicine
- Pragya Karki, MD, Nepalese Army Institute of Health Sciences College of Medicine
- Madeline Ku, MD, Indiana University School of Medicine
- Ravi Malpani, DO, Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Marcelos Mbabit, MD, Ross University School of Medicine
- Sidra Mukhtar, MD, King Edward Medical University
- Summiya Nasim, MD, Fatima Jinnah Medical University
- Salma Saidahmed, MD, Al-Zaiem Al-Azhari University Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Shraddha Shrestha, MD, Jalalabad Ragib-Rabeya Medical College
- Mohammad Anas Wahba, MD, University of Damascus Faculty of Medicine
- Rafia Zubair, MD, Gujranwala Medical College
General Surgery Resident Physicians
- William Conley, MD, Medical College of Wisconsin
- Steven Jacob, MD, Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine
- Benjamin McSweeney, MD, George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
- Alexandra Schray, MD, University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
Transitional Year Resident Physicians
- Thomas Akurugo, MD, University of Illinois College of Medicine – Rockford
- Samantha Andryk, DO, Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Christian Daake, MD, Indiana University School of Medicine
- Griffin Elzey, MD, Indiana University School of Medicine
- Kreigh Elzey, MD, Indiana University School of Medicine
- Andrew Fox, MD, Indiana University School of Medicine
- Mahmood Kedo, MD, Indiana University School of Medicine
- Nicholas Nguyen, MD, Indiana University School of Medicine
- John Reed, MD, Indiana University School of Medicine
- Abdurrahman Roussi, MD, Wake Forest University School of Medicine
- Kevin Roy, DO, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
- Chaenny Sim, MD, Indiana University School of Medicine
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Resident Physicians
- Aatif Basher, MD, Indiana University School of Medicine
- Muzammil Ali-Khan, DO, Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
According to the Indiana Graduate Medical Education Board, continued investment in the state’s physician pipeline is critical to meeting increasing demand, especially in rural and underserved areas, and for improving health outcomes and quality of life for all Hoosiers.
To learn more about the Parkview Health Graduate Medical Education program, visit parkview.com/GME.