Leadership and Faculty

Associate Program Director

Undergraduate Degree:
Bachelor of Science in Spanish, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Medical School:
Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI

 Residency:
Mayo Clinic Family Medicine Residency, Eau Claire, WI

Board Certification:
Family Medicine

Why I teach at Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program?
I am honored to return to my UP community and help train the next generation of awesome family physicians!

Professional Interests:
Broad spectrum family medicine, obstetrics, office procedures, Global Health, medications for Opioid Use Disorder, breastfeeding medicine, community health

Hobbies/Interests outside of work?
Spending time with two girls, family and friends, traveling, playing basketball, outdoor activities including biking, skiing, hiking, and kayaking

Hometown:
Gwinn, MI

Residency Coordinator
Shannon.McNabb@lifepointhealth.net

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree/Marketing, Northern Michigan University, Marquette MI

What I love about working at the Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program?
I love helping the next generation of physicians find their passion and blossom into confident and compassionate young professionals. We are planting the seed that will hopefully develop into a deep-rooted passion for rural family medicine. Our rural program lures a variety of learners from all walks of life, people I may not have gotten the opportunity to know otherwise. I love to share my hometown, our incredible Upper Peninsula, with people from all over the world. Seeing the excitement from the residents that get to experience our program and our area warms my heart.  

Hobbies/what I do outside of work?
I enjoy reading, cooking, gardening, and spending time at the lake with family.

Hometown:
Gwinn, MI

Director of Osteopathic Education

Undergraduate Degree:
BA in Physics, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI

Medical School:
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, East Lansing

Residency:
Marquette Family Medicine Residency, Marquette, MI

Board Certification:
Family Medicine

Certificates:
ACLS, PALS, Neonatal Resuscitation, ATLS, ALSO

Why I teach at Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program?
Even in my past career as a paramedic, I enjoyed my role as a classroom and clinical instructor thus teaching seemed a natural fit for me. I am grateful to work with the same people who shaped me as a clinician in passing that knowledge and experience to the next generation of physicians. My family and I are delighted to continue to live and work in the Upper Peninsula community we consider home.

Professional Interests:
Osteopathic manipulation, office and inpatient procedures, wilderness medicine

Hobbies/Interests outside of work?
Spending time with my wife and 6 children, getting outdoors, photography, plinking – whether that be on the piano or target practice, fishing or hunting when I have the opportunity.  

Hometown:
Skandia, MI

Undergraduate Degree:
Bachelor of Art in English, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Medical School:
Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine, Pikeville, KY

Residency:
Family Medicine, Florida Hospital-East Orlando, FL
Geriatric Medicine Fellowship, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

Board Certification:
Family Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Geriatric Medicine

Why I teach at Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program?
Early on, I wanted to be a teacher as much as a physician. Being part of the residency allows me to do both. Teaching keeps you up to date and helps ensure you are providing the best care possible. Sharing with the residents my training and work experiences in family medicine, geriatrics, and palliative medicine will enrich their learning experience and help benefit our patients and community.

Professional Interests:
Geriatrics, hospice and palliative medicine, advance care planning and communication, electronic medical records, and medical education

Hobbies/Interests outside of work?
Spending time with my family and our dog, doing outdoor activities, playing pickleball, settling into and organizing our new home, my faith, and learning about our new surroundings.

Hometown:
Jackson, MI

Hospitalist Educator

Undergraduate Degree:
BS Biology, Oakland University, Rochester, MI

Medical School: 
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie, PA 

Residency:
Internal Medicine, Synergy Medical Education Alliance, Saginaw, MI

Board Certification: 
Certified American Board of Internal Medicine 

Why I teach at Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program?
I enjoy working one on one with the residents. Watching residents and students work through challenging cases, growing as individuals, seeing that light go on when they grasp a new concept, is extremely gratifying.

Professional Interests: 
Hospital medicine

Hobbies/Interests outside of work?
Cooking, Biking

Hometown:
Ortonville, MI

Lize Loubser, MD

Undergraduate Degree:
Bachelor of Arts in Biology and French, Minor in Chemistry, Hope College, Holland, MI

Medical School:
Wayne State University School of Medicine, Detroit, MI

Residency:
University of Kansas Family Medicine Residency at Ascension Via Christi (VCFM), Wichita, KS

Board Certification:
Family Medicine

Why I teach at Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program?
I enjoy seeing residents grow in their medical abilities and confidence. I hope to mentor them in a way that keeps their curiosity and joy of discovering and understanding the human body alive, as well as to remind them to see the person behind each medical problem. Working with residents also helps me stay current in my medical knowledge.

Professional Interests:
Obstetrics, point of care ultrasound, improving access to healthcare, healthcare for those experiencing homelessness

Hobbies/Interests outside of work?
Partner dancing (swing, salsa, ballroom), rock climbing, biking, backpacking (and any other method of enjoying the great outdoors!), gardening, watching musical theatre

Hometown:
Pretoria, South Africa

Behavioral Medicine Educator

Undergraduate Degree:
BA, Wabash College, Crawfordsville, IN

Graduate Degree: 
MS, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID
PhD, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV

Internship:
Richard Hutchings Psychiatric Center, Syracuse, NY

Board Certification: 
Behavior Analysis 

Why I teach at Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program?
I work with intelligent, multifaceted, multitalented, and creative colleagues and residents. We value team work, wellness, and excellence in patient care. Contributing to this effort is a pinnacle opportunity in my career.

Professional Interests:
Building physician understanding of cognitive behavioral therapy and related concepts applied to both clinical practice and in physician wellness; Integrative care.

Hobbies/Interests outside of work?
Hiking, kayaking, snow shoeing, 4-wheeling, Marquette Symphony

Hometown:
Crown Point, IN

Undergraduate Degree:
Bachelor of Science, Biology with Human Physiology emphasis, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI

Medical School:
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine, East Lansing, MI

Residency:
Internal Medicine, Spectrum Health/Michigan State University, Grand Rapids, MI

Board Certification:
American Board of Internal Medicine

Why I teach at Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program?
Working with residents pushes me to stay up to date and brings new challenges. I have been fortunate to have had many wonderful mentors, and I hope that I can provide that support to others during their medical journey.

Professional Interests:
Hospital medicine, chronic disease management, preventative medicine, mental health

Hobbies/Interests outside of work?
Spending time with my family. I enjoy cooking, reading, art, hiking, and spending time outdoors.

Hometown:
Marquette, MI

Undergraduate Degree:
BA in Anthropology, Washington State University, Pullman, WA

Medical School: 
University of Washington, School of Medicine

Residency:
Marquette Family Medicine Residency, Marquette, MI

Board Certification:
Family Medicine 

Why I teach at Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program?
I chose to teach Family Medicine because there is no higher calling than being someone’s Family Physician.  I chose to teach at the Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program because it’s unopposed and residents are trained in the full scope of what Family Medicine can be.  I love living in Marquette because it’s a wonderful town and area to live and raise a family.

Professional Interests:
Population care, EMR use, health screening

Hobbies/Interests outside of work?
Winter activities including igloo building, boat building

Hometown:
Prosser, Washington

Designated Institutional Official, UP Health System - Marquette

Undergraduate Degree:
BS in Biochemistry, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI

Medical Degree:
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, East Lansing, MI – DO

Internship:
Mercy General Health Partners, Muskegon, MI

Residency:
Marquette Family Medicine Residency, Marquette, MI

Board Certified:
Family Medicine through the AOBFP and the ABFM

Certification:
Certification of Added Qualification: Hospice and Palliative Medicine

Why I teach at Marquette Family Medicine Residency Program?
It is an awesome responsibility and experience to teach new residents the art and skill of family medicine. It is rewarding to see them graduate and provide exceptional care to their patients and dedicate their lives to improving the communities in which they live. 

 Professional Interests:
My professional interests include global health, and hospice and palliative medicine.

Hobbies/Interests outside of work?
I love projects. Over the past few years this has included home remodeling, and building a play house, deck, and boardwalk. 

Hometown:
Marquette, MI

Faculty Administrative Assistant and Institutional Contact

Education:
Bachelor of Science/English Writing, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI

What I love about living in Marquette, MI:
Marquette has such a vibrant community. I love being able to walk almost anywhere from my home, and I love the variety of local businesses to visit and events to attend. After spending a majority of my life in the southeastern US, I find that seasons are a blessing. I love my neighbor’s flowerbeds blooming through spring and summer, the leaves changing to such gorgeous colors in fall, and I even love all the different variations of snow we get in the winter. I love hiking with my family and getting together with my friends to play games or take a walk around the East Side or along the lake.

Hobbies/ What I do outside of work:
You can usually find me:

• trying to meet my yearly reading goal of 100 books and graphic novels,
• playing video games,
• running Dungeons & Dragons sessions,
• stitching embroidery hoops,
• podcasting under my moniker Erica Goodwitch

Or just chilling with my kid.

Hometown:
Marquette, MI

Residency Administrative Assistant

Education:
Northern Michigan University

What I love about living in Marquette, MI:
I’ve lived in the UP my whole life and I can’t imagine calling anywhere else home. Marquette is beautiful year-round and I love how there truly is something for everyone. There is an abundance of things to do outdoors such as hiking, mountain biking, and swimming in Lake Superior, along with the countless snow activities, so no matter the season, you will always find something to do. Marquette also has a huge array of coffee shops, breweries, and amazing restaurants, as well as a ton of local shops and unique businesses. Marquette is an interesting mix of small town and big city, which makes it the perfect place to live.

Hobbies/ What I do outside of work:
In my free time I enjoy reading, trying new recipes, and planning the next vacation to take with my husband Tate. I’m very fortunate to live near my family, so I spend a lot of time with them having dinner, watching football, and enjoying the boat on the lake at our summer camp.  

Hometown:
Ishpeming, MI