Get to know our residents

Hometown: Northville, MI

Medical school: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

Why did you choose Spectrum Health for your residency/fellowship? I completed my medical school training at Spectrum and really enjoyed working with and learning from the faculty and other residents. I knew I'd receive really great training here, which is why I chose this residency.

What are your clinical interests? Vascular surgery and preventative medicine.

Hobbies: Watching movies, hiking and stargazing.

Hometown: Windham, NH

Medical school: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

Why did you choose Spectrum Health for your residency/fellowship? I chose Spectrum Health for my residency because I thoroughly enjoyed my rotation here as a medical student. The faculty are incredibly skilled and knowledgeable, along with being committed to teaching the next generation of vascular surgeons. This dedication to teaching and the wide breadth of cases I experienced during my rotation were major factors in my decision. Additionally, witnessing the camaraderie and the peer to peer teaching amongst the vascular surgery residents and fellow is another major reason I chose to attend Spectrum Health for residency.

What are your clinical interests? My clinical interests include carotid disease, aortic aneurysmal disease and limb salvage.

Hobbies: In my free time I enjoy running, mountain biking, traveling, hiking and snowboarding.

Hometown: West Palm Beach, FL

Medical School: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine

Why did you choose Spectrum Health? Spectrum Health was the obvious choice after my interview. The volume of cases, vast array of pathology, and support from the attendings/staff/residents made Spectrum stand out from other places. Those things in combination with being a successful and established program made Spectrum Health a clear fit for me.

What do you like most about your program? The people in this program make it an excellent place to train. From the very beginning, you are encouraged to contribute. You are never seen as lesser and everyone is easy to approach. While communication with the entire team is easy, there is still an environment of expected success. This is achieved through cooperation with one another and not degradation. The people are great because the culture is great.

Clinical Interests: I have not decided how I want to practice after graduation. I could see myself in a semi-academic large community center practice, such as this one. That is one of the great things about this program, it prepares you for any practice you wish to pursue.

Living in West Michigan: West Michigan is a great place to live. The people are nice, the beer is good, the restaurants are endless, and there are plenty of outdoor places to explore when you have some time off. Being from Florida, my wife and I were sure we wouldn't last through the winter. However, we love the changing of the seasons and have adapted to the colder climate quickly.

Hobbies: I enjoy playing basketball, anything to do with coffee, playing with my dog, working around the house, and spending time with my family.