About Our Residents

 

 

Autobiographical Sketches of Residents

First Year Residents -

 

Ryan Budloo, MD

 

I was born in New York City but I grew up in Michigan and attended undergraduate school at Michigan State University. It was during my time at MSU that, through volunteering and community service work, I began to develop an interest in healthcare. After completing my BS in human biology, I left Michigan to return to New York where I attended the New York Institute of Technology for graduate school.  After receiving my MS in clinical nutrition I began medical school, having been accepted to the Keith B. Taylor Global Scholars Program at St. George’s University School of Medicine. I spent the first year of medical school in Newcastle, England, while my second year was spent on the island of Grenada in the Caribbean. Having seen the differences between the practice and delivery of medicine in such diverse areas, it opened my eyes as to how and where I wanted to practice medicine. I did my third and fourth years of medical school in Maryland and New York, where I started to realize what kind of medicine it was that I wanted to pursue.

After returning from my interview in Marquette I was very impressed by the breadth of the program and the opportunities it provided me.  The unopposed aspect of the program was a large determining factor, but there were many other features that I felt were also important.  One area that stood out to me in particular was the atmosphere, which was very collegial, with an impressive faculty to resident ratio comprised of caring and enthusiastic staff and physicians.  In a hospital environment where situations can become very tense, it is comforting to know that the people you are most closely associated with are also the people you can most certainly rely on.  In addition to the people and the facilities, the city of Marquette itself struck me as intrinsically beautiful and I could immediately picture myself relishing my time outside of work in such a place.     

In my spare time I enjoy cooking, long distance running and weight/resistance training.  Since I am now in Marquette, biking and skiing are two sports I hope to incorporate into my exercise repertoire.  I have a physically active lifestyle, so I am looking forward to all of the things that Marquette has to offer me. 

 

Shivani Chopra, MD

 

I grew up in sunny San Jose, California and went to UC Davis where I received degrees in biochemistry and psychology.  Like many of my fellow interns, I received my medical degree from St. George’s University.  The first 2 years of medical school I spent on the island of Grenada, where I had the opportunity to enjoy the natural, breath-taking beauty of the Caribbean.  Following Grenada, I had a two year stint in NY.  NYC exposed me to a wide variety of people, cultures and activities but it was not the environment I prefer to live in.   I find Marquette to my liking because of its natural beauty, the down-to earth nature of its residents and its resemblance to home (in the summertime).  I have not yet experienced the winter in Marquette, and am told that it will be an adjustment for me, but as with every other experience in my life I plan to embrace it full heartedly.  I am looking forward to the next three years being a resident with the Marquette General Family Medicine Residency Program and working with my fellow residents, the faculty and the rest of the staff.

 

Justin LaCrosse, DO

 

 

I was born and raised in the Upper Peninsula about one hour away from Marquette in the small town of Rapid River, Michigan. While spending my entire childhood and adolescent years in the U.P. I gained a true appreciation for the small town, rural lifestyle. After a basketball injury during high school required me to undergo knee surgery, I knew I wanted to become a doctor and the journey began.

 

Life after high school led me to Michigan State University where I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Physiology with a specialization in Bioethics, Humanities, and Society. I was planning to take a one year hiatus from school prior to attending medical school, but instead I pursued a second Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan State in the field of Human Biology. It was after receiving my second degree that I enrolled in medical school at Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania. When I began my clinical rotations during medical school, I was initially interested in pursuing a career in general surgery. But after my first few rotations I came to value the long-term relationships family physicians have with their patients. The admiration of these relationships is why I chose family medicine. 

 

While visiting the residency program at Marquette General, I was impressed with the welcoming nature of the faculty and staff. I also had a sense the faculty and staff genuinely cared about the lives and wellbeing of residents both while working in the hospital/clinic as well as life away from medicine. The fact that the program is unopposed, prepares physicians to practice in rural areas, and is close to home all contributed to my decision to choose Marquette General to further my training.

 

Some of my interests and hobbies include the Detroit Red Wings, Michigan State basketball, fishing, hunting, and almost anything else outdoors. Although my wife and I are familiar with the Marquette area, we are excited to have the opportunity to thoroughly experience all the recreational activities the area provides.

 

Sandra Larson, DO

 

I grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan. I attended Kalamazoo College where I studied abroad in Thailand, did a capstone project in poetry, and received a BA in Mathematics. I served in the Peace Corps as a senior secondary mathematics teacher in Gibeon and Mariental (impoverished rural villages) in Namibia. Three months after I returned I started medical school at Michigan State. After my third year in medical school I took a two-year hiatus to do clinical tuberculosis research in Lima, Peru with NIH. After returning, my undying love of primary care brought me to seek unopposed Midwestern rural family practice programs in states I like. I rotated here at Marquette General and fell in love with the Upper Peninsula—your irresistible Yooper charm and your beautiful moody aptly-named Lake.

 

I could not be happier to have a career in medicine or to be part of the Marquette General Family Practice program. I am really savoring the joys and challenges of the rigorous and robust family practice program here. I hope to stay in the UP after I am done.

 

In my spare time, I enjoy camping, yoga, gardening, beaching, baking, quilting, and jeeping. You’re likely to spot me at Little Presque if the black flies aren’t too terrible, at the Marquette Food Co-op buying veggies, at the Vierling nursing a blueberry wheat, seeing patients in the Family Practice clinic, or running around in scrubs at Marquette General.

 

Chad Rennie, MD

 

I was born and raised in Grenada, the second most southern island of the Caribbean, formerly a colony of Great Britain. As a child, I had the unique opportunity of observing both my parents in the primary health care field – my mother especially, as she placed the utmost emphasis on effectively communicating with her patients.  Observing medicine being practiced in a third-world setting and here in the US has sensitized me and allowed me to appreciate the thoroughness and systematic nature of Western medicine.  

 

After completing my pre-medical and medical school curriculum at St. George’s University, I was engaged in clinical research at The Brooklyn Hospital Center. Research has been integral in my training and has helped foster a concrete connection between the basic sciences and clinical sciences. Research has made me keenly aware of the importance of evidence-based practice.

 

Family Medicine is my passion. The lack of monotony and wide scope of pathology and health issues to which family medicine physicians are exposed fits my personality perfectly. Additionally, I strongly believe that the sort of patient interaction that family medicine affords would allow me to really positively affect my patients’ health.

 

My interests and hobbies are diverse. I am a health and fitness enthusiast, I drag race professionally, and growing up on an island, I naturally indulge in the outdoors – swimming, scuba, sailing, hiking and cycling.

 

Residency in Marquette is a dream come true. At the end of my training I would not only have the satisfaction of a first-class education at the prestigious Marquette General, but also I would have had ample time to fully embrace the Yooper Culture (white-cod diet and snow-action included).  I look forward to making a valuable contribution and learning everything that the Marquette General Family Medicine Residency Program has to offer.

 

Saswat Sahu, MD

 

I was born in Albany, New York and have since lived in several cities in New York as well as in Colorado, Florida, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, and New Jersey.  I went to Cal for my undergraduate studies where I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Molecular and Cell Biology.  I got a Masters in Medical Sciences clear across the country  from Boston University before going leaving the country to go to  St. George's University for medical school. 

 

I've been all around and am happy to say I will soon be adding Michigan to the list of states I have lived in.  Working in an unopposed family medicine program with a  supportive environment in a tight knit community fits me like a glove.  I look forward to helping and getting to know the community around Marquette as well as being around more Green Bay Packers fans!

 

Jyot Soni, MD

 

I was born in a small town in India, and moved to US during my high school years. During my undergraduate education at University of Illinois at Chicago, I volunteered at the Cook County Hospital in the ED, to dip my toes in the healthcare system. The volunteer experience along with the science focused education during the undergraduate studies gave me a strong push toward a career in medicine. A year later I was enrolled in School of Medicine of St. Georges University, located in the beautiful Caribbean island of Grenada. During my two years on the island, I not only learned about anatomy, physiology and all the coursework of basic sciences, but also challenges faced by the physicians in the process of delivering healthcare in a developing country.

After completing the basic sciences, I moved to New York City for my clinical experience, where I had a chance to experience various fields and challenges and rewards associated with delivering healthcare in inner city neighborhoods. During my clinical years, I came to realize the importance of Family Physicians and the important role they play in the complex US healthcare system. Given my experience in New York City and in Grenada, I decided to pursue Family Medicine as a career as it affords me the chance to form life-long relationships with patients.  Another aspect of family medicine that appeals to me is the wide diversity of care that is routinely practiced, which ranges from treating acute illnesses to chronic diseases; and probably most importantly preventive medicine. I chose the Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program because I was attracted to the benefits of its unopposed structure and the benefit of excellent teaching it would provide, along with the pleasant nature of residents, attendings and the hospital support staff in general. I also was drawn by the beautiful landscape, serene lake and the small town character of the community. I am truly looking forward to being of service to the hospital and community as a good doctor and a responsible member of the community.

Given the amazing beauty of the landscape and the opportunity it affords, I would like to explore the natural surroundings of the town in the free time. During the warmer months I can be found running, hiking or just spending some quiet time by the beach and also looking forward to learning how to ski and skate during the winter months.  I am excited to begin my residency in Marquette and look forward to the many joys and challenges that may come my way and be part of this community.

 

 

Second Year Residents -

 

 

Amardeep Dhugga, M.D.

 

I was born and raised in Yuba City, CA which is small rural farming community located in Northern California. I attended University of California, Davis where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry. My interest in medicine can be traced back to my undergraduate studies in basic science and volunteer experiences in the hospital and clinical setting.

I attended St. George’s University for my master’s in public health and medical school. I did my clinical rotations in New Jersey and California. My experiences in medical school have strengthened my passion for medicine.

 

I am excited to join the Marquette Family Residency Program as a resident physician. The program is not only unopposed, but allows residents to learn in a supportive environment.  I have been extremely impressed by the faculty and staff.  Also, having lived in a rural community most of my life it will be a smooth transition to be part of a wonderful community.

 

I am looking forward to the opportunity to explore Marquette and its beautiful surroundings. In my free time I enjoy working out, playing basketball, traveling, and I am eager to learn how to ski. I am also hoping to watch a few Green Bay Packers games. I welcome the road that lies ahead with open arms and look forward to the challenges and rewards of residency!

 

 

 

Chelsea Ray, M.D.

 

My hometown is Commerce Township, Michigan, a suburb outside of Detroit, where I lived with my mom, dad, and older sister. As a child, I enjoyed playing softball and volleyball, riding bikes, and pursuing academic achievements.

 

My undergraduate education was at the University of Michigan where I received a Bachelor of Science majoring in Psychology. While there I was able to volunteer my time in a metro Detroit hospital where I learned of St. George’s University located on the island of Grenada, which I would later attend for medical school. After completing my course work in Grenada, I came back to Detroit where I finished my clinical years at St. John Hospital. During medical school I quickly decided that family medicine was the speciality for me because of the lifelong relationships that I witnessed family practitioners develop with their patients. Another aspect of family medicine that appeals to me is the diversity of care that is routinely practiced, which ranges from treating acute illnesses to chronic diseases and probably most importantly preventive medicine.

 

Ten years ago my would-be-husband introduced me to the Upper Peninsula, and I instantly fell in love with the beauty and serenity that exudes from this wonderful land. I was all too happy to accept a chance to interview here, but I didn’t expect to instantly feel like I belonged. I cannot say enough about how kind and considerate the staff is and dedicated the faculty members are. I definitely believe that Marquette General can offer me the training needed to become the physician I envision.

 

My husband and I are looking forward to raising our daughter in Marquette. We are so pleased by what the city has to offer growing families. Our favorite outdoor activities include downhill skiing (especially at Mount Bohemia), hiking, boating, motorcycling, riding ATVs and snowmobiling. I am very excited to be a part of such a wonderful residency program and look forward to what this adventure brings.

  

 

Asma Shahid, M.D.

 

Born in Pakistan, I have spent half my life in Canada. I received my bachelor’s degree at the University of British Columbia. During my undergraduate years, I had the opportunity of working in a busy family practice clinic. I realized then that aid from a medical professional is one of the greatest gifts a person can receive. I decided years ago to become capable of offering that gift. Thus began my earnest liking for the field of Medicine – family medicine in particular.

 

For medical education, I looked up to the Europeans. While applying at the Royal college of Surgeons in Ireland [RSCI], I discovered that they have a sister campus in Bahrain – a small Island nation close to Dubai. Therefore, I went off to study Medicine at RCSI - Bahrain campus. During my medical training, my appreciation for family practice further developed when I did my core rotation in family medicine.

 

As a medical student, I had the pleasure of doing an elective at a rural town of Swift Current in Saskatchewan, Canada. There I realized the value of rural Family Medicine. With barely any specialty care available, I saw rural family doctors provide extraordinary ‘patient care’ - in the true sense of the word.

 

I am extremely happy of getting into the rural family medicine program in the vibrant city of Marquette. As an artist, an admirer of Sufi poetry, and an avid nature lover, I see this city offering me everything good!

 

At Marquette General Hospital, I anticipate learning the art of family medicine from the very best of teachers, and I hope to develop lasting relations with all my colleagues, staff members, and last but not least, with the community that I shall be serving wholeheartedly for the next three years of my professional life.

 

 

 

Hnan Sharif, M.D.

 

I was born and raised in a suburb of Vancouver, British Columbia and following high school attended Simon Fraser University where I received a BS in the field of microbiology. I knew from an early age that I wanted to work in the field of health care, but the decision to pursue medicine specifically would come later. After briefly flirting with the ideas of careers in pharmacology or medical research, I quickly realized that direct patient care was what I was missing and I would not be satisfied without directly providing it.

 

I attended Ross University School of Medicine, where my basic science training was provided on the island of Dominica in the Caribbean West Indies. In hind sight leaving my comfort zone in Vancouver and attending Ross was one of the best decisions I have ever made, as it allowed me to focus and dedicate myself to learning medicine in a way that I never would have managed in a place with greater distractions. The majority of my clinical training was done not too far from Marquette in Saginaw Michigan.

 

I chose the Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program because I was attracted to the benefits of its unopposed structure and one on one resident to faculty teaching structure. Additionally, I was drawn to the ability to be exposed to rural Family Medicine skills while still retaining the benefits of working within a relatively large referral center hospital system. Lastly, I found the people that I met during my interview to be extremely kind and welcoming, such that I was certain that I would have no trouble settling into this small community.

 

In my spare time I like to keep active and enjoy the outdoors. In the summer I can be found kayaking, hiking, camping and if none of the above I am probably out on my motorcycle. In the winter look no further than your nearest ski hill for a surprisingly uncoordinated snowboarder.

I am excited to begin my residency in Marquette and look forward to the many joys and challenges it will surely bring!

 

 

Jonathan Webb, D.O.

 

After graduating from Fenton High School in 2004 it was an easy decision for me to go to Northern Michigan University to start on my long path to becoming a physician. Having lived all over Michigan I appreciated northern Michigan the most. With some help from Dr. Lucas, NMU’s fantastic premed advisor, I found myself graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry in 2008, and a spot in the 2012 class at MSU College of Osteopathic Medicine. It still amazes me how fast time seems to pass when you are busy making plans for the future, volunteering, filling out applications, and studying for that next test.

 

I had time to think about where I wanted to train for my residency while working through medical school in East Lansing. I have always been passionate about family medicine, and I already knew Marquette was a community I could thrive in while hunting, fishing, skiing, hiking, or just taking pictures of gorgeous landscapes. No other place could offer me such a great environment and a wonderful unopposed residency, so again the decision was an easy one—to come back to the Upper Peninsula.

 

This time around I am hoping to broaden my experiences, trying out more of the fantastic family owned restaurants, meeting new people, attending more festivals, and maybe even spending some time on Lake Superior. I am looking forward to enjoying everything Marquette has to offer once again, and in giving my absolute best to my patients and teachers that I will have the pleasure of working with.

 

 

 

Third Year Residents -

 

 

Christopher R. Faber, M.D.

 

I'm a Chicago native, and while going to the University of Illinois, also worked at Northwestern Memorial for ten years in Anesthesia. I always had a strong connection to critical medicine and the operating room. I attended SGU for my master's in public health along with medical school, and was able to return to Chicago to practice in some very difficult inner city areas. My first year as a resident was in surgery at St. John's Hospital in Detroit, where I also completed my third and fourth years of medical school. Surgery was an amazing experience, however I decided I wanted a better lifestyle and practice for myself and my family.

 

Originally I thought family medicine may limit my options as a practicioner, however I now know quite the opposite is true, especially in Marquette. Being an unopposed family program, we are involved in all areas of medicine. Being a regional center, Marquette General is the nerve center for the entire U.P., so we see many advanced disease states from all walks of life. We share a level of communication and sense of teamwork between specialties, residents and attendings which I have never seen before. I have the opportunity to do clinic, hospitalist, OB and procedural medicine in a vast capacity - all in a fantastic town. My family and I are ecstatic to be here, and are very dedicated to this community already. It's a great place where people take advantage of the outdoors year-round, and is also diverse. It's an excellent place to train, practice and grow.

 

 

 

 

 

Mandeep S. Gill, M.D.

 

 

The decision to come to Marquette is one that will return me to my roots as I have grown up in a similar, even smaller, city than Marquette; one filled with similar snowfalls and simple living.

Since I have left my home town of Sparwood, British Columbia, I’ve moved on to Abbotsford (near Vancouver, British Columbia) to complete elementary and high school and then on to Vancouver for my Bachelors of Science. For me the desire to practice medicine was always there. It was in Vancouver that my desire intensified.  Enough so, that I went off to Grenada for medical school and to New York for clinicals.

 

Throughout my travels I have experienced big and exotic cities. I even vacationed throughout India, Southeast Asia, and now Europe. I have learned to enjoy traveling and meeting people from all walks of life. Somehow all these places, although unique and grand on their own, all had something missing.

 

It wasn’t until after my interview with Marquette that I could put my finger on what was missing from the other cities in my travels. It was the genuine nature of all the staff at Marquette. This really shined through during my interview. This quality seems to really concentrate itself in small towns as I have felt the same warmth from the community I was born in. The snowfall is an added bonus. My childhood memories are filled with playing in the snow.

My other activities include spending time on personal development, relaxing at home, heading to the gym and playing games of pick-up basketball.

 

I’m very pleased to be coming to Marquette. An unopposed program coupled with supporting staff really makes this program ideal. I’m excited about the journey ahead.

 

 

 

 

Timothy J. LaBonte, M.D.

 

I am a lifelong yooper having grown up in Laurium, MI which is north of Marquette in Michigan’s beautiful Upper Peninsula.

 

I attended Michigan Technological University in Houghton, MI and received a BS in Biological Sciences. During my years at MTU, I was a volunteer firefighter as well as a hockey referee for Michigan High School Athletics and the NCAA. After graduating from MTU I worked as a medical technologist for two years at Aspirus Keweenaw in Laurium. In 2007 I started at Michigan State University College of Human Medicine. During my fourth year of medical school I did the majority of my rotations at Marquette General and really enjoyed the experience.

 

My wife Natasha and I are thrilled to be coming back to the U.P. Since starting medical school it has been a passion of mine to practice rural based medicine. I grew up in a small town and saw doctors come and go for better paychecks and big city opportunities. I am confident that the Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program will provide me with an excellent training opportunity that I can carry with me to my rural practice in the future. Having rotated in Marquette I can say that the faculty is dedicated to teaching and sharing their accumulated experience. Everyone has shown me the true Yooper hospitality which is second to none.

 

I am excited to explore Marquette to its fullest as I enjoy golfing, walking outdoors, water skiing, downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, and riding my bike on trails. The craziest thing I’ve done is sky diving which is something I think everyone should try. In addition my wife Natasha and I enjoy traveling, trying new restaurants, and watching the Green Bay Packers. In the future I am hoping to take some flying lessons and become a pilot.

 

 

 

 

 

Thomas J. Massie, M.D.

 

I was born down the road in Ishpeming, MI and grew up splitting my time between Ishpeming and Sundell in Alger County, both of which I consider my hometown. After high school I attended the University of Michigan and received a Bachelor of Arts in history from the Residential College. I became interested in the history of French Canada and ended up writing a thesis on Catholic labor unions in Montreal, a wildly popular topic that people ask me about constantly. I spent most of my five years in Ann Arbor thinking I was being held down by The Man and I figured that physicians were, indeed, The Man. That all changed after shadowing Marquette physician Dan Hardie on somewhat of a whim in the summer of 2005; I realized then, almost out of the blue, that I loved medicine. After graduating I spent a year taking medical school prerequisites and then a year swinging hammers with my Dad (whom I’d been working with in the summers all through high school and college).

It was quite a shift from my skill set but in the fall of 2007 I began studying medicine at Michigan State University’s College of Human Medicine. That same year I married my wife, Emily, one of the few people I’ve met who likes to laugh as much as I do. We spent two years in East Lansing and then moved to downtown Skandia to spend my clinical years at MSU’s UP campus as part of the Rural Physician Program. This year our daughter, Nina, was born and immediately became my best friend. 

My wife and I have a desire to raise Nina in the UP as we both were. Working closely with the excellent faculty of the residency program during my clinical years (as well as the myriad wonderful teachers throughout the hospital), combined with my love for the broad specialty of Family Medicine made the choice very easy for us to stay here at home for residency. My hobbies include trout fishing, listening to music, playing guitar, reading fiction, growing tomatoes, making cudighi, Detroit Tigers baseball, and a million other things. I’m looking forward to the responsibility of residency and the chance to put the last four years of training into practice!

 

 

Ashwaty Menon, M.D.

I was born in the capital city of India – New Delhi, where my father was posted. He had a transferable job which took the family to different parts of India. I was fortunate to see several parts of my very beautiful and diverse country and get to know people from all these places. We then moved to the modern metropolis of Dubai where I finished my secondary schooling. I then went to medical school at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College in Karnataka, India and did my internship at St. John’s Medical College in the city of Bangalore.

I moved last year to the United States to garner clinical experience and understand how the system here works. I have been here since doing various observerships and externships in Washington DC, California and in cold and snowy, but utterly enjoyable Chicago. I learned a lot and found myself drawn more and more to family medicine for the quality of interaction and immediacy it has in terms of getting to know about patient satisfaction. It’s been an interesting journey, and I have learned not only more about medicine, but also about this great country during this period.

I read about the Marquette Family Residency Program online and was extremely impressed by the fact that the training program is so personalized and those who have been there for a while seem to be more and more attached to the program and the town, its people and its beautiful surroundings.

The interviews with the enthusiastic and cheerful residents and the relaxed and welcoming faculty convinced me that I would meet some great people in Marquette. In short, it seems to me a place not just to learn, but to make a home away from home. I am truly looking forward to being of service to the hospital and community as a good doctor and a responsible member of the community.

Marquette has some incredible scenery and wonderful outdoor activities, which I am really hoping to take part in. My sister, a young artist who is still at school, is as excited about my move as I am – waiting to eagerly capture all this beauty with her camera lens and on her canvas!

All in all, I am thrilled to be a part of this program in Marquette and looking forward to a wonderful journey ahead. 

 

 

 

 

Michelle L. Seguin, M.D.

I was born and raised in Iron Mountain, MI. I attended Michigan Technological University and earned a BS in Biological Sciences. While at MTU, I was actively involved in a biochemistry research group and tutored in the Biology Learning Center. As each of these experiences were interesting and important aspects of my undergraduate education, I yearned for something that would make the connection between my fascination with science, passion for teaching, and love for people. That's when I began volunteering at the local hospital and I knew I had found my calling in medicine.

I was accepted into the Rural Physician Program at MSU-CHM and spent my pre-clinical years in East Lansing prior to returning to the U.P. for my clinical rotations. It's been a privilege to return to the U.P. to complete my medical education as I've had the unique opportunity to learn from the people that I wish serve in the future.

My decision to stay in Marquette for residency was prompted by my genuine interest in becoming a rural family physician in the U.P. as well as the close proximity to my husband Dan (he is currently completing his PhD in Material Science Engineering at MTU). We met at MTU, were married in Copper Harbor last summer, and are thrilled at the prospect of remaining in the U.P. while we finish our training.

In my free time, Dan and I enjoy exploring the Keweenaw Peninsula by way of hiking, camping, and kayaking. Our true passion is for fishing, which is evident by our honeymoon spent fishing in northern Ontario! I'm grateful for the opportunity to be a part of such a strong, committed program and excited for the journey ahead!

 

 

Tara L. Varoni, D.O.

I feel privileged that I was born and raised in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. I spent my childhood summers camping and enjoying the many lakes surrounding my hometown of Manistique.  I was a sports fanatic in high school and played basketball, volleyball and track and field. 

After high school I attended Alma College where I combined my love of sports with medicine and graduated with an Exercise and Health Science/Pre-medicine major. I spent my time outside of classes as a sprinter on the Alma College Track and Field team. Alma prepared me well and I was ecstatic to be accepted at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine.  

I spent both my pre-clinical and clinical years in East Lansing as a proud MSU Spartan. My clinical rotations solidified my desire to become a family practice physician. My husband and I always wanted to return to the U.P. someday, and Marquette’s Family Medicine Residency Program seemed like a perfect fit. After spending time with the people in the program I felt that the educational opportunities they offer are unequaled. The program prepares young doctors to become competent physicians able to practice in a wide variety of settings after graduation.

My husband and I, along with our dog Gus, are excited to begin our new adventure in Marquette. I enjoy running, biking, downhill skiing, and anything to do with the water. Most of all, I am excited for the opportunity to care for the people who make the U.P. such a wonderful place to live and work.

 

 

 

 

 

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Family Medicine Residency, 1414 West Fair Ave. Suite 36, Marquette MI 49855

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