CLASS OF 2023 (PGY4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Residents: Staff

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

Residents: Staff

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

Residents: Staff

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

Residents: Staff

2022 - GRADUATES!

BENJAMIN GLINES, DO

SCOTT KLEIN, DO

KYLE WESLEY, DO

JARRED ANDERSON, DO

PETER NEMES, DO

AMY WALLACE, DO

Residents: Staff

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