EMERGENCY MEDINCE RESIDENCY
CLASS OF 2023 (PGY4)
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REBECCA GUST, DO - CHIEF RESIDENT
Hometown: Dearborn, MI
Undergrad: Michigan State University
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Travel, sports, outdoor activities
Interests in EM: Trauma
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PRADEEP JOHNS, DO - CHIEF RESIDENT
Hometown: Troy, MI
Undergrad: Michigan State University
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Basketball, Golf, and Travel
Interests in EM: Critical care, ultrasound, and global health
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SHEYANN KIRBY, DO - CHIEF RESIDENT
Hometown: Minneapolis, MN
Undergrad: University of Wisconsin - Madison
Medical School: AT Still University - Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Hiking, backpacking and exploring national parks, gardening and painting
Interests in EM: Wilderness Medicine, Disaster Relief, Teaching and POCUS
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LUCAS BEVEN, DO
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Undergrad: Xavier University
Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Foodie, exploring Michigan, travel, concerts and shows
Interests in EM: Caring for critically ill patients
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MATTHEW MAGNONE, DO
Hometown: Weirton, WV
Undergrad: West Virginia University
Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Weight training, fitness and health. World travel. Anything that involves food
Interests in EM: EKG interpretation
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LAURENE REED, DO
Hometown: Lebanon, OR
Undergrad: Oregon Institute of Technology
Medical School: Western University College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific - Northwest
Hobbies: Family vacations!
Interests in EM: Peds EM and ultrasound
CLASS OF 2024 (PGY3)

BRANDON BAROFF, DO
Hometown: Commerce, MI
Undergrad: Michigan State University
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Yoga, travel, piano, Seinfeld
Interests in EM: Airway, procedural sedation, sepsis

CORBAN CALDWELL, DO
Hometown: Stafford, MO
Undergrad: Missouri Southern State University
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Auburn
Hobbies: Scotch, cigars, sleep
Interests in EM: RL's and LR, critical care, critical access, ultrasound

CAITLIN KELLY, DO
Hometown: Kent, OH
Undergrad: Baldwin Wallace University
Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Boxing, baking, trivia nights, and travel
Interests in EM: Teaching, social medicine

DARLENE PHAM, DO
Hometown: Carmel, IN
Undergrad: Indiana University
Medical School: Marian University
Hobbies: traveling, crafting, being lazy with my dogs, interior design, shopping, make-up/skincare, music, video games, eating
Interests in EM: critical care, ultrasound, healthcare disparities, patient education

JOSHUA SMITH, DO
Hometown: Golden, CO
Undergrad: Colorado State University, Metropolitan University of Denver
Medical School: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Flyfishing, Trekking, Skiing, Biking
Interests in EM: EMS, Cardiovascular Emergencies
CLASS OF 2024 (PGY2)
First three year residency class!

BOHDAN BOYTSOV, DO
Hometown: Cherkasy, Ukraine
Undergrad: University of Michigan
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Stocks, crypto, travel, restaurants
Interests in EM: Ultrasound, trauma, procedures

CHRISTY CARLINE, DO
Hometown: Highland, MI
Undergrad: Oakland University
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Going on the pontoon on White Lake, running with my dog Tango, spending time with family and friends
Interests in EM: Ultrasound

JAMES HEBDEN, DO
Hometown: Fishers, IN
Undergrad: University of Detroit Mercy
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Spending time with my family, lacrosse, golf, hockey, skiing, and MSU football
Interests in EM: EMS and critical care

JERRY OOMMEN, DO
Hometown: Troy, MI
Undergrad: University of Michigan
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Food, Travel, Sports, Hiking
Interests in EM: Admin, global health

ALEX SAMBORSKI, DO
Hometown: Commerce, MI
Undergrad: Michigan State University
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Fishing, skiing, watching sports, checking out bars/restaurants, and traveling
Interests in EM: Wilderness medicine

PANTEHA TAVASSOL, DO
Hometown: Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario
Undergrad: University of Guelph
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Travelling, museums, plays, Netflix, cinema, lounging with my cat (shoutout Millicent)
Interests in EM: Wilderness medicine, EMS

NEELESH WELLING, MD
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Undergrad: University of Western Ontario
Medical School: St. George's University, School of Medicine, & University at Buffalo.
Hobbies: Grilling in any weather (sun/rain/snow)
Interests in EM: Enhance the intersection of medicine and technology to drive improvement in patient care
CLASS OF 2025 (PGY1)

OMAR ALAZEM, DO
Hometown: Ann Arbor, MI
Undergrad: University of Michigan-Dearborn
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Weightlifting, video games, philosophy
Interests in EM: Medical education, wilderness medicine, ultrasound

NICHOLAS HALL, DO
Hometown: Trenton, Michigan
Undergrad: Michigan State University
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: family time, peloton, DIY home improvement, grilling, watching commercial free football for seven hours
Interests in EM: Pre-hospital care, Acute Pain management, Rural EM, POCUS

ZACHARY HOWARTH, DO
Hometown: Gibraltar, MI
Undergrad: Wayne State University
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: History, trivia nights, fitness, restaurants, mixology
Interests in EM: Pain management, critical care , and public health

JOHN KRUSZEWSKI, DO
Hometown: Clarkston, MI
Undergrad: University of Michigan
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Spending time w/ my wife & daughter, Golf, boating, coaching hockey, smoking meats on my traeger
Interests in EM: High acuity cases

ERIC LITMAN, DO
Hometown: West Bloomfield, MI
Undergrad: Michigan State University
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Entrepreneurship, Basketball, Biotechnology, Investing, Reading, Fishing
Interests in EM: Pain Management, Addiction Medicine, minimally invasive procedures, expanding access of healthcare, addressing social determinants of health, medical device innovation

GINA RUGGIRELLO, DO
Hometown: Northville, MI
Undergrad: Michigan State University
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Exercise, cultural cuisine, sport fishing, watching Spartan wins
Interests in EM: Procedural skills, ultrasound, patient education

HARJINDERPAL SINGH, MD
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Undergrad: York University
Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Digital Art, Spartan Race, Working Out
Interests in EM: Procedures
2022 - GRADUATES!

BENJAMIN GLINES, DO

SCOTT KLEIN, DO

KYLE WESLEY, DO

JARRED ANDERSON, DO

PETER NEMES, DO

AMY WALLACE, DO
ALUMNI MAP
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