Get to know our residents

Hometown: Park Ridge, IL

Medical school: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine

Why did you choose Spectrum Health for your residency/fellowship? I first learned about Spectrum during 2020 when I was a third year medical student researching different programs. I was immediately drawn to the warmth and genuine nature that was exhibited from just the introductory video on the residency page. I knew being close to Chicago, and being able to take care of a wide range of diverse patients was key to what I wanted in my training. Spectrum offered that and more.

What are your clinical interests? I have interests in infectious disease, primary care medicine and hospitalist medicine.

Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my co-residents, friends and family. I like hiking, being outdoors when I can and exploring new restaurants and local food spots in Grand Rapids.

Hometown: Flushing, MI

Medical school: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Why did you choose Spectrum Health for your residency/fellowship? One of the main reasons I chose Spectrum Health for residency was the extremely diverse patient population. Each day brings new challenges and learning opportunities. I also feel that teaching is a top priority for residents and the educational structure of the program reflects this.

What are your clinical interests? I am interested in hospitalist medicine and hope to stay in West Michigan once I complete my training.

Hobbies: One of my hobbies is gardening. I really enjoy working outside in the garden and also tending to houseplants. I am also excited to be living closer to Frederik Meijer Gardens, right here in Grand Rapids!

Hometown: Grapevine, TX

Medical school: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Why did you choose Spectrum Health for your residency/fellowship? Grand Rapids is hands down the best city and area in Michigan. The program is very supportive of you. It is solid to where you can go succeed in any desired future goal.

Hometown: Midland, MI

Medical school: Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences

Why did you choose Spectrum Health for your residency/fellowship? Spectrum is a large health system that covers a broad area of Michigan. Because of this I knew it would provide diverse populations and high acuity patients. Their reputation in healthcare is well known and although I was unable to complete a rotation here, my interview provided all the justification I needed in their attitudes, openness and personality. Growing up in Michigan, I traveled to Grand Rapids often and spent many weekends visiting friends and family. There is always lot to do here and the city continues to grow.

What are your clinical interests? At this time I plan on being a hospitalist, as I enjoy treating every body system and cannot narrow it down to one specialty.

Hobbies: I enjoy doing anything outdoors including hiking, climbing, golf and photography. I also am an avid reader and like Stephen King books.

Hometown: Rogersville, MO

Medical school: A.T. Still University - Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

Why did you choose Spectrum Health for your residency/fellowship? I chose Spectrum Health after completing a sub-internship in my fourth year of medical school and realizing the quality of education provided to residents. Spectrum Health has a diverse patient population which offers for a wide range of pathophysiology and complex patient cases. I knew it would be a welcoming and supportive environment for me to complete residency. Living in Grand Rapids is also a huge added bonus with all the city has to offer in terms of hiking, restaurants/breweries and being close to Lake Michigan.

What are your clinical interests? My current clinical interests are hospital medicine or pursuing a fellowship in pulmonary/critical care.

Hobbies: I enjoy playing and watching sports, hiking, spending time at the lake, trying new restaurants/breweries and hanging out with friends and family.

Hometown: New Hudson, MI

Medical school: Kansas City University

Why did you choose Spectrum Health for your residency/fellowship? After rotating at Spectrum Health as a medical student, I knew the program was the right choice for me. The faculty and residents were friendly, passionate and knowledgeable. I knew that Spectrum Health would give me the best possible training for my future career.

What are your clinical interests? I am most interested in gastroenterology and nephrology.

Hobbies: My hobbies include hiking, camping, kayaking, working on computers and video games.

Hometown: Bay City, MI

Medical school: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

Why did you choose Spectrum Health for your residency/fellowship? I fell in love with the program while on rotations as a medical student and knew I wanted to stay. I made great connections here through academic medicine and research that I wanted to keep strong and met some of the best teachers in the hospital - I knew I would get a great education here for residency!

What are your clinical interests? I think I would like to either practice as a hospitalist or consider a fellowship on the procedural side of internal medicine. I love that there are so many sub-specialities of internal medicine have a great balance of hands-on work while staying in touch 

Hobbies: My hobbies are golf, tennis, Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi dance, cooking and watching documentaries.

Hometown: Ann Arbor, MI

Medical school: University of Michigan Medical School

Why did you choose Spectrum Health for your residency/fellowship? I chose Spectrum Health because it was a smaller sized residency where I believed I would be able to form strong relationships with co-residents and faculty. Additionally, the high acuity of patients at Spectrum Health as the large catchment system for the entire west side of the state coupled with close teaching with excellent faculty, I believed I would receive excellent training. Grand Rapids is also a fantastic place to live and is a very vibrant town.

What are your clinical interests? My clinical interests include critical care and hospital-based medicine as well as outcomes-based research.

Hobbies: I enjoy being outside, golfing, attending various sporting events as well as enjoy the wide array of night life activities and dining options Grand Rapids has to offer. Also, finding time to travel to Lake Michigan and hanging out with my co-residents.

Hometown: Terre Haute, IN

Medical school: American University of the Caribbean

Why did you choose Spectrum Health for your residency/fellowship? I was immediately drawn to Spectrum Health during the interviewing process. The residents and attendings I spoke to were very friendly and welcoming. The learning and working environment they described seemed the best fit for me to train in and after rotating here those notions were definitely reaffirmed.

What are your clinical interests? I have not decided on what I want to do, but I have interest in rheumatology and hematology/oncology.

Hobbies: I am an avid sports fan (playing and watching) with a particular passion for tennis. I love reading and watching/talking about movies and television. I love food and am always up for trying new types of cuisine.

Hometown: Novi, MI

Medical school: Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Why did you choose Spectrum Health for your residency/fellowship? I chose Spectrum Health for my residency because of the amazing environment and support it has for its resident physicians, especially for couples. I was drawn to the program for its class size, in-house fellowships, the X+Y schedule and being from Michigan, I am excited about coming home for residency.

What are your clinical interests? My clinical interests lie with medical education. I love to teach and am excited about being a part of Michigan State's College of Human Medicine. I am excited to explore the breadth of internal medicine during residency to see if any specialties catch my eye.

Hobbies: I am an avid mediocre golfer who also dabbles in slow-pitch softball, board games and sitcoms.

Hometown: Fort Wayne, IN

Medical school: Indiana University School of Medicine

Why did you choose Spectrum Health for your residency/fellowship? Spectrum Health has a great reputation as a healthcare system and I was impressed by the welcoming environment and support network for residents. Even with a virtual interview, I left with a great impression of the program and city.

Hometown: Bar Harbor, ME

Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

Why did you choose Spectrum Health? After rotating at Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital as a medical student, I found Spectrum Health to be the best fit for me. I like everything about it, including the location, the hospital and the people who work here. I felt that by completing a residency at Spectrum Health, I would get a quality education and become the best doctor I can possibly be.

What do you like most about your program? I'm looking forward to learning the ropes as an up-and-coming physician and seeing myself progress by the day.

Clinical Interests: I am interested in becoming a hospitalist, since I really enjoy taking care of patients in the hospital setting. However, I am also considering applying to fellowships in rheumatology.

Living in West Michigan: Living near Grand Rapids is great, because I'm getting to see the city improve and grow in real time. It's a nice, friendly part of Michigan with lots to see and do. It's also easy to go and visit a lot of my family members from here, which makes it feel even more like home.

Hobbies: My hobbies include hiking, reading, playing piano, video games and hanging out with friends or family.

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Medical School: New York Institute of Technology - College of Osteopathic Medicine

Why did you choose Spectrum Health? Spectrum Health embodies a culture of excellence in providing care that extends from urban to rural population of the Midwest. The diversity of pathophysiology treated and cared for within the institution along with patient population of various socioeconomic status attracted me to the program right away.

What do you like most about your program? I am looking forward to the unity and colleagues in my department that make Spectrum Health my new home. Serving patient population from rural areas along with the strong academic fostered environment that excels at evidence base medicine in providing standard of care.

Clinical Interests: Areas I am highly interested in are advanced heart failure in cardiology and pulmonary/critical care.

Living in West Michigan: West Michigan is the hidden gem of outdoors and naturist activities of the Midwest. I have learned to appreciate the nature and the artistic collaboration by the city that makes the city colorful and alive.

Hobbies: During my free time, I like running, hiking, spending time outdoors, tasting new ethnic cuisines and cooking.

Hometown: Flint, Michigan

Medical School: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

Why did you choose Spectrum Health? I chose Spectrum Health for it's location in Grand Rapids along with the amazing school districts here for my children

What do you like most about your program? My co-residents and exceptionally supportive program faculty is what I like most about my program.

Clinical Interests: I am still unsure of my final clinical interest but I am hoping to stay around Grand Rapids after residency.

Living in West Michigan: I enjoy the beautiful city, the lake nearby, the people, the food and the sense of community.

Hobbies: My favorite things to do outside of medicine include spending time with my husband and three beautiful daughters, gardening and any chance I get to sleep!