Our Residents

Medical School: 
St. George’s University School of Medicine

Undergraduate:
BS in Biological Sciences, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

Why I chose the Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program?
The Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program was attractive to me for two unique reasons. First, the program is second to none regarding its faculty and beautiful location in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Moreover, the exposure and opportunity to practice medicine in a rural setting bring with it a skill set I am eager to gain and apply in my continuing career as a physician. 

Professional Interests: 
Rural health, research, public health

Hobbies/Interests Outside of Work:
Outside of work, I love to play soccer, video games, and my guitar, in addition to reading and spending time in nature.   

Hometown:
Detroit, MI

Medical School:
Loma Linda University School of Medicine

Undergraduate:
BS in Biochemistry, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI

Why I chose the Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program?
I chose Marquette Family Medicine Program to advance my training in an unopposed residency program in order to pursue my career goals.

Professional Interests:
Hospice/palliative care, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, family medicine

Hobbies/Interests Outside of Work:
I enjoy fencing, weightlifting, rock climbing, camping, and AI programming.

Hometown:
Westerville, OH

Medical School: 
University of Debrecen Medical School

Undergraduate:
St. Norbert College, De Pere, WI

Why I chose the Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program?
I chose the Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program because I wanted to pursue an unopposed residency that focuses on training their physicians on a broad range of specialties. When I interviewed, I immediately felt welcomed by the staff and drawn to the program by how passionate they are. Also, having the opportunity to live in the beautiful Upper Peninsula will be truly rewarding.

Professional Interests: 
Acute care, mental health, sports medicine

Hobbies/Interests Outside of Work:
Outside of work, I like to run, snowboard, and repair electronics.

Hometown:
Green Bay, WI

Medical School: 
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

Undergraduate:
BS in Biological Sciences, University of California Davis, Davis, CA

Why I chose the Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program?
I chose the Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program for the opportunity to learn and provide healthcare in a beautiful rural area at an unopposed program, as well as to work with the amazing faculty within the program.

Professional Interests: 
Women’s health, obstetrics, and preventative medicine

Hobbies/Interests Outside of Work:
Outside of work, I like to hike, downhill ski, and swim.

Hometown:
Catheys Valley, CA

Medical School: 
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine

Undergraduate:
BS in Biology/Human Physiology, Northern Michigan University (NMU), Marquette, MI

Why I chose the Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program?
I chose the Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program because I have always wanted to practice in a rural setting and this residency had all of the elements I was looking for to be the best-trained physician I can be. Marquette also grew to be my second home while I attended NMU, and I couldn’t be happier to be back.

Professional Interests: 
Women’s health, maternity care, pediatrics

Hobbies/Interests Outside of Work:
I enjoy camping, hiking, skiing, kayaking, and baking.

Hometown:
Grand Rapids, MN

Medical School: 
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Undergraduate:
BA in Mathematics, Carroll College, Helena, MT

Why I chose the Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program?
I chose Marquette for the chance to practice full-scope rural family medicine at an unopposed residency with excellent access to the outdoors. During my interview, all the residents and faculty were friendly and went out of their way to get to know me as a person. I look forward to continuing my training at such an exceptional program.

Professional Interests: 
Rural and wilderness medicine, acute care, in-office procedures

Hobbies/Interests Outside of Work:
I enjoy backpacking, camping, hunting, fishing, skiing, tennis, cooking, and reading.

Hometown:
Spokane, WA

Medical School:
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine

Undergraduate:
BS in Biology, Brigham Young University, Rexburg, ID

Why I chose the Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program?
I chose the program because, here in Marquette, I can grow into the community-centered physician I want to be, with a focus on the skills I want to develop. Secondly, some of the recent graduates I interacted with spoke highly of how well prepared they were for practice right out of residency training because of the exposure and skills learned. Thirdly, it is an unopposed program that will allow me to practice full-spectrum Family Medicine in a tertiary care center. The opportunity to learn osteopathic manipulative medicine is also a bonus.

Professional Interests:
Full-spectrum family medicine, global health, obstetrics, acute care

Hobbies/Interests Outside of Work:
Outside of work, I like to spend time with my wife and children, indoors or outdoors. I also enjoy listening to audiobooks (mostly high fantasy), playing table tennis, and watching TV shows.

Hometown:
Accra, Ghana, and Columbia, MO

Medical School:
St. George’s University School of Medicine

Undergraduate:
BS in University Studies, Minor in Chemistry, Brigham Young University, Rexburg, ID

Why I chose the Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program?
I chose the Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program for the opportunity to provide care in a wide variety of healthcare settings in a beautiful rural community in an unopposed residency program. I also love spending time in the outdoors, which the Upper Peninsula has plenty of.

Professional Interests:
Acute care, inpatient, emergency and wilderness medicine

Hobbies/Interests Outside of Work:
Outside of work, I enjoy HAM radio, reading, mountain biking, downhill skiing, fishing, hiking, hunting and general outdoor activities with my wife and daughter.

Hometown:
Turlock, CA

Medical School:
Wayne State University School of Medicine

Undergraduate:
BS in Neuroscience, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Why I chose the Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program?
I chose the Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program because it is unopposed, located in the beautiful Upper Peninsula, and because of the people. The residents, faculty, and staff that I got to know on my interview day were very warm and welcoming. I know training here will expose me to full-spectrum family medicine and allow me to become the well-rounded physician I want to be.

Professional Interests:
Hospice and palliative medicine, geriatrics, women’s health, and breastfeeding medicine

Hobbies/Interests Outside of Work:
Outside of work, I love to spend time with my son, husband, and two rescue dogs. We love to go for walks, run, mountain bike, read, and play pickleball.

Hometown:
Chelsea, MI

Medical School:
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

Undergraduate:
BS in Biology, Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI

Why I chose the Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program?
I chose the Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program because of the excellent, rural-focused training that is provided to residents in a beautiful area with unparalleled access to the outdoors. As someone who grew up in the Upper Peninsula, I am passionate about rural healthcare and the unique medical needs our communities face. Training in Marquette allows me to be close to home while learning how to care for the rural population that I hope to serve during my medical career.

Professional Interests:
Geriatrics, women’s health, rural health

Hobbies/Interests Outside of Work:
Outside of work, I enjoy horseback riding, hiking, cross-country skiing, skijoring, and hockey. I also enjoy spending time with family and friends!

Hometown:
Hancock, MI

Medical School:
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

Undergraduate:
BS in Neuroscience, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI

Why I chose the Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program?
The Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program faculty and residents welcomed me with open arms as a medical student, and I felt valued as a member of the healthcare team. I chose the Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program to continue training in my favorite place and serve the wonderful Marquette community to prepare for my future career as a rural physician in the Upper Peninsula. Being close to family and raising my babies as Yoopers are the cherries on top of this perfect opportunity!

Professional Interests:
Breastfeeding medicine, maternal and infant wellness, pediatrics

Hobbies/Interests Outside of Work:
I enjoy spending time with my husband (Johnathon) and kids (Josette and Pierson), baking, DIY projects, and hiking.

Hometown:
Felch, MI

Medical School:
Larner College of Medicine at the University of Vermont

Undergraduate:
BS in Biology and MBA, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM

Why I chose the Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program?
I chose the Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program for the opportunity to further my interest in family medicine and rural health care, especially because it is an unopposed program. I appreciated the warmness of the faculty I spoke with, and I also am excited to be back in a snowy place.

Professional Interests:
Rural medicine, pain management, mental health

Hobbies/Interests Outside of Work:
Outside of work, I like to cook, bike, and play board and video games with friends.

Hometown:
Santa Rosa, NM

Medical School:
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University

Undergraduate:
BS in Engineering, Minor in Religion, Swarthmore College

Why I chose the Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program:
I chose Marquette because I really liked the people. The residents were friendly and genuine, and they had good relationships with their faculty, who are dedicated to teaching their residents. I knew I wanted an unopposed, full-spectrum program that would give me rural experience as well as the opportunity to pursue my own interests. The natural beauty of the location, snowy winters, and annual sled dog race are just a bonus!

Professional Interests:
Trauma-informed care, LGBT health, addiction, and advocacy

Hobbies/Interests Outside of Work:
Outdoors, I love to hike, trail run, kayak, and camp. I’m looking forward to learning to cross-country ski and snowshoe too! Indoors, I like to read, make things, or just chill with my cat.

Hometown:
Tampa, FL, and Philadelphia, PA

Medical School:
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

Undergraduate:
BA in Biochemistry and Molecular Cellular and Developmental Biology at the University of Colorado Boulder

Why I chose the Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program?
As an avid outdoorsman, I have always been drawn to rural communities. Practicing and training in a rural area provides unique challenges and an opportunity to provide broad-spectrum care where it is needed most. Marquette being an unopposed rural program with a great reputation, I knew my training would be unmatched. The residents and faculty all seemed happy, friendly, and collegial. For these reasons, Marquette seemed the perfect place to complete my training in Family Medicine.

Professional Interests:
Hospital medicine, emergency medicine, wilderness medicine

Hobbies/Interests Outside of Work:
Outside of work, I love fishing, skiing, backpacking, wildlife photography, gardening, and cooking.

Hometown:
Philadelphia, PA

Medical School: 
St. George’s University School of Medicine

Undergraduate:
BS in Biology from William Paterson University

Why I chose the Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program:
I chose the Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program for the opportunity to train in an unopposed residency program in the rural Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Their education program is a dedicated team grounded in the clinical principles of medicine, allowing me to develop a solid foundation to diagnose and manage patients accurately. Additionally, their program offers exposure to various clinical care settings and access to their tertiary care center. Having a residency with these experiences will provide hands-on training to excel in any fellowship and beyond.

Professional Interests: 
Pain management, emergency, and preventative medicine

Hobbies/Interests Outside of Work:
Outside of residency, I spend time with my family enjoying snowboarding, surfing, hiking, and traveling Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

Hometown:
Montclair, NJ

Medical School:
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine

Undergraduate:
BS in Biological Sciences, University of South Carolina

Why I chose the Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program:
The Marquette Family Medicine Program is well established, unopposed, and serves a rural population. The faculty will provide support and well-rounded training that will allow me to pursue any professional interests. Additionally, the location and outdoor recreational opportunities will offer a great backdrop to maintain a work-life balance.

Professional Interests:
Lifestyle medicine, inpatient, emergency medicine, wilderness medicine

Hobbies/Interests Outside of Work:
I like to run and go to the gym. I enjoy golf, snowboarding, kayaking, and anything outdoors to keep me active. I love live music, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.

Hometown:
Virginia Beach, VA

Medical School: 
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine (MSU-CHM)

Undergraduate:
BS in Biopsychology, Cognition, and Neuroscience, University of Michigan

Why I chose the Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program:
I chose the Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program because it is both a tertiary care center located in a rural area that will allow me to learn and develop the skills necessary to be a well-rounded physician trained in full-spectrum family medicine and because of the location. I love all the outdoor activities that Marquette has to offer that I can take advantage of when I am not working. Getting to spend time at the MSU-CHM Upper Peninsula Campus during my fourth year showed me how fantastic the residents and faculty are here, and I knew that this program felt like home to me.

Professional Interests: 
Women's health, mental health, lifestyle medicine

Hobbies/Interests Outside of Work:
I like to hike, mountain bike, cross-country ski, camp, cook, and bake sourdough bread.

Hometown:
Bay City, MI

Medical School: 
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine – Parker

Undergraduate:
BA in Microbiology, University of Hawaii at Manoa

Why I chose the Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program:
I chose Marquette for the opportunity to work with faculty who are confident, welcoming and passionate. A few of my closest friends are from Michigan and it is an honor to boost wellness in a community I feel connected to. Plus, what is not to like about the Upper Peninsula?

Professional Interests: 
Nutrition, sports medicine, sleep, dermatology, psychiatry

Hobbies/Interests Outside of Work:
I temper my fascination of physics with sports performance, particularly by surfing, swimming, lifting weights, and hiking. You can find me at a local fitness center socializing and learning from others about their personal art of fitness and wellness. Once a month, I enjoy shopping in an attempt to capture the current state of market trends. I also adore cooking and sharing meals with friends and family on a regular basis. Oh, and if you enjoy music, stop by to listen to me play the violin!

Hometown:
San Francisco, CA