"Leading Roles" - Third Years

Hello, my name is Stephen Drye and I’m from Shreveport, LA. I attended Louisiana State University Health Science Center in Shreveport, LA for medical school. My undergraduate degree is in music, a favorite activity of mine. Prior to Medical School, I was a network engineer in Utah. I enjoy spending time with my wife, Tina, and our children, Christopher and Claire. My outside activities include church activities, computers and movies.

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Hi, my name is Tonya Duguid from Angola, IN. I spent my undergraduate years at Adrian College in Adrian, MI before attending medical school at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine. My professional interests are Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine and Obstetrics. I enjoy spending time with my husband, Joseph, and our children, Connor and Caleigh. In my spare time I enjoy cross-stitch, gardening and church activities.

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Hello everyone! I’m Laura Foudy from Huntington, IN. I attended Spring Arbor University in Spring Arbor, Michigan for undergrad and Indiana University Medical School. After my residency I plan to follow my passion to work internationally in Kenya. I am the proud aunt of two nephews and a niece on the way. I inherited a 17 yr. old cat, Midnight, with my house and my hobbies include stamping, scrap booking, making jewelry, playing the flute and piano, movies and reading.

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Hello, I’m Trixy Franke. I’m originally from Madison, WI and grew up in Fredericksburg, VA. I received my undergrad degree from the University of Mary Washington and attended medical school at Loma Linda University in Loma Linda, California. I married my best friend Bill and our family includes our dog, Jordan and pet guinea pig, Cali. My professional interest is International Medicine and after residency plan to work at a church-sponsored hospital in East Africa. When I’m not working, my husband and I enjoy camping, backpacking, canoeing, skiing and sightseeing.

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Hi, I’m Jacklyn Kiefer from Brazil, IN, but South Bend was calling me back! I am an undergrad alum of the University of Notre Dame-GO IRISH! I attended the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, ME. I plan to further my Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine skills in Primary Care Sports Medicine and explore an early interest in international health. I am an avid ND & Colts football fan and Red Sox baseball fan and enjoy playing volleyball and tennis. My family lives in the Brazil area and are thrilled that I am back in Indiana.

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Hi, I’m Kevin Kaufhold from Dayton, OH. I did my undergraduate work at Wright State University before attending the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. My interests are in Cardiovascular Medicine and Mental Health. In my spare time I plan to enjoy going for walks and bike riding at Potato Creek State Park with my wife Alexa, our sons Oliver and Luke and our new arrival, daughter Charlotte. My other interests are sports, cheering on the Reds & Bengals and movies that make me laugh.

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Hi everyone! I am Timothy Nush from Portage, IN. I graduated from Valparaiso University and the Indiana University School of Medicine. My interests are Critical Care, Cardiology and Anesthesiology. My hobbies include computers, ice hockey, golf and spending time with my wife, Kristy. I am now an official member of the “parenthood club” with the July, 2006 birth of my daughter, Olivia.

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Hello everyone! My name is Chirag Patel and I am from India but lived in New Jersey before coming to residency in South Bend. The residency program at Saint Joe is very family oriented, so it was a perfect fit for me and my family. My hobbies include cooking, watching television, and spending time with my family and friends.

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Hello, my name is Matt Schwartz from Middlebury, IN. I received my undergraduate and medical school degrees from Indiana University. I am married and have two sons, Jacob and Alec. I’ve run the Indianapolis ½ marathon for the past six years, and bicycled a 6-day, 500 mile charity run from Minneapolis to Chicago, whew…and I’m not even tired. In my spare time I have written eight screenplays and after residency, maybe nine!

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"Supporting Roles" - Second Years

Hi, I’m Dana Anglund from Longmont, CO. I am a graduate of the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine. My interests include holistic and integrative medicine as well as medical missions. I chose the Saint Joseph Family Medicine Residency because it is the program that has it all. I enjoy a broad range of hobbies including music, literature, philosophy, cooking, skiing and martial arts – Hiyaa!!!

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Hello, my name is Omer Ansari. I am from Pakistan, where I received both my undergraduate and medical school education. I found my professional inspiration from my father, a cardiologist, my mother and my wife, Madiha, (also a first year resident at St. Joe) who is “the best addition to my life.” My interests are traveling, snorkeling, soccer, table tennis and cricket. I am looking forward to my residency in the family atmosphere here at Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center.

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Welcome, I am Zhaijun Fan. I grew up in China and obtained a medical degree there. To add another degree, I went to New York College of Osteopathic Medicine and received an Osteopathic medical degree – I’m Tired! In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my wife and two children. My hobbies include cooking Chinese food and traveling. I was attracted to this program because it offered a competitive benefit package and an opportunity for me to become “dually board certified”. I am looking forward to Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center’s new hospital scheduled to open for my third year of residency and I would like to practice office based Family Medicine.

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Hi all, my name is Brad Isbister from Brookfield Wisconsin. Yes, I like cheese and beer. I was a high school science and math teacher and then I decided I wanted to be a doctor when I grew up, so I graduated from medical school at Indiana University. I enjoy spending time with my wife Liz, my daughters and my best friend, my dog Griffin. In my spare time I love to cheer on the Duke Blue Devils basketball team and play Mr. Fix-it around the house. My professional interests are in Sports Medicine, Cardiology and International Medicine.

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Hello everybody, I am Jeff Kindred. I’m from Salt Lake City, UT and attended Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. I’m proud to acknowledge I have a wonderful family, my wife Larissa and our new baby boy, Beckham. Oh, I almost forgot the other family members, Lucy and Felix our dogs. I was attracted to this residency for two opportunities: being able to be “dually board certified” and the Masters of Public Health Program, being offered during my residency. I’m interested in Sports Medicine and after attending my first Notre Dame football game last fall, I now “bleed blue and gold”. I’m looking forward to getting to know South Bend and hope to take my family on frequent outings to Chicago.

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Hi, I’m Jennifer Maya. I am a true Hoosier. I am proud to say I am from Portage, Indiana and completed my undergraduate and medical school education at Indiana University. No, “Hoosiers” is not my favorite movie. My professional interests are in Latino and International Medicine. I enjoy painting and drawing, bike riding and archaeology. I feel the generosity of the staff, the camaraderie of the residents and the hospital’s dedication to the underserved made Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center a perfect choice for residency.

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Hello, I am Madiha Saeed I was born and raised in Naperville, IL and attended medical school at the National University of Science & Technology (Army Medical College). I am blessed with my family who has sacrificed so much to see me get to where I am today and my caring husband, Omer, with whom I can share my dreams. I think of myself as an “artsy nature” girl, enjoying glass painting, floral arranging and fashion design along side hiking and snorkeling. The International Health Track at the Saint Joseph residency is the aspect of the program that I feel can help me make a real difference to underserved patients.

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Greetings. I’m Mike Sanderson. I attended the University of Utah for both undergraduate and medical school and was raised among the turkey farms of central Utah. My medical interests span the spectrum from Pediatrics to Geriatrics. I chose the residency at St. Joe because of the extremely dedicated faculty and my wife Brooke and I think South Bend is a wonderful place to raise our sons, Carson and Connor. My hobbies are biking, cross country skiing, hiking, camping and dutch oven cooking. I make some mighty good s’mores if I do say so myself.

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Hi, I’m Ashlee Warren from Gibsonburg Ohio. I’m a graduate of Ohio State Medical School, but did my undergraduate years here in South Bend at the University of Notre Dame where I was an All-American rower. I was looking for a program that offered a great Family Practice Residency with lots of Sports Medicine opportunites and I found it here at St. Joe. In my spare time I love to travel, especially trips that involve hiking and watching animals in their natural habitat and I like to watch sports, especially the Fighting Irish!

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Hi, I’m Jake Corry from Cedar City, Utah.  After attending Pikeville College of Osteopathic Medicine, my wife Melissa and our children Spencer, Jessica and Kristian decided the International Health Track and the friendly atmosphere made the St. Joe Family Medicine Residency the perfect fit for us.  I am anxious to enjoy my favorite sports, biking, running and camping at some of the local parks.  My sports goals are to become a licensed skydiver and participate in a triathlon.

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Hello, I’m Gordon Givan.  I grew up in Ohio and graduated from the University of Cincinnati Medical School.  I enjoy, playing soccer, trail running, traveling and spending time with family and friends.  I’m also an avid Ohio State sports fan.  Go Buckeyes! I am anxious to pursue my interest in Sports Medicine through the strong curriculum offered here at St. Joe.  My other professional interests include Primary Prevention and Alternative Medicine.

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Greetings.  I am Brian Huber from Findlay, Ohio and a graduate of the University of Cincinnati Medical School.  My wife, Bobbie, our children Zoe and Gabriel and schnauzer Dewey are glad to be in South Bend.  We knew St. Joe was the right choice for us after our first visit.  I am planning a career in Rural Medicine and in my spare time I love to watch the food network, grocery shop at Super Target, cook and eat (in that order).

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Hello, I’m Matthew Johnson.  My hometown is Berrien Springs, Michigan and I attended Loma Linda School of Medicine in California.  I am interested in the Mental Health aspect of Primary Care and am the first doctor in my family.  I enjoy world travel and photography and have quite a photo collection from my visits to four of the seven continents.  I am looking forward to continuing my travels through the residency’s International Health program.

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Hi, I’m Rachna Kaul from Briarcliff Manor, New York where my parents and brother reside.  I attended Case Western Reserve Medical School.  I recently was certified in acupuncture and am also interested in Integrate Medicine and International Health.  In my spare time I like music, playing tennis, skiing, and snowboarding.  I am looking forward to exploring South Bend and nearby Chicago.

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Hello, I am Brian Leonard from the Chicago suburb of Westchester, Illinois.  I am a graduate of the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and am interested in working for underserved populations and fighting for their right to access quality health care.  My wife Jessica and I love outdoor activities and I am particularly fond of playing guitar and fishing, my two favorite ways to relax.  I am excited about the varied opportunities at Saint Joseph’s and am looking forward to the new hospital that will open next year.

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Greetings Y’all.  I’m James Robinson from Gulf Shores, Alabama.  I am a graduate of the University of Alabama Medical School.  I hope to do a Sports Medicine Fellowship and work with a college team one day or work in college/student health.  I enjoy college football, especially the Auburn Tigers, and will have to get used to living in “Big Ten Country”.   The great family medicine and sports medicine education drew me to the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center, so I loaded up my labs, Boyden and Levi and headed north.

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Hi, I’m Megan Sanders from Kendallville, Indiana.  I am a true “Hoosier” as I attended the University of Notre Dame and the Indiana University School of Medicine.  I am interested in underserved care and Sports Medicine.  I am excited to do my residency at St. Joe with its supportive faculty and staff and friendly residents and look forward to taking advantage of the International Health opportunities.  In my spare time I enjoy running, swimming and biking and am proud to say I finished an Ironman Triathlon in 2005.

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Hello, I am Justin Smith of Kokomo, Indiana.   I, too, am a “true Hoosier.  I am a graduate Butler University and the Indiana University School of Medicine.  My love of sports resulted in several knee surgeries that led to my passion for Sports Medicine.  I enjoy spending time with my significant other, Zae and my family and friends.  I am also looking forward to checking out the music and art scene in the northern Indiana/Michigan area.

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