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January, 2010

Resident Rotation Travels

Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Family Medicine
Residency offers opportunities to travel during elective
rotation months, as well as our Global Health
Track rotation.

During this academic year 3rd year residents Jeff Kindred, DO
and Ashlee Warren, MD have completed a Sports Medicine rotation
 in Birmingham, Alabama and Toledo, Ohio, 3rd Year resident Mike
Sanderson, MD, a Multi-Specialty rotation in Utah, 2nd year
resident, Ruchi Kaul a Family Medicine rotation in New York state
and 2nd year resident, Jake Corry, a Rural Health rotation in Utah.

3rd Year husband and wife residents Omer Ansari, MD and Madiha
Saeed, MD are spending January and February, 2010 on a Global Health trip to Jhelum, Pakistan.

"Leading Roles" - Fourth Years

Hi! I'm Laura Foudy. I'm now a fourth year resident at St. Joe. I'm completing a Master in Public Health through Loma Linda University, so I'm taking a little extra time so I can finish both residency and my master at the same time. I live right here in South Bend, not too far from the hospital. I love my house and the incredible perennial garden surrounding it. Jacki and Trixy have spent many hours helping me in the garden-they are great friends!
Over this past summer I had the opportunity to work in Kijabe, Kenya as a part of our International Health Track. I saw some amazing pathology, met some incredible people, and finished up with a fantastic safari! Once I finish residency, I plan to return to Kenya to work full time in

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"Leading Roles" - Third 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. As an Osteopath, and I tend to focus on the biomechanics and structure and function of the the human body as it relates to health of the whole being. My interests include holistic and integrative medicine as well as medical missions. I chose the Saint Joseph Family Medicine Residency because here I can pursue all of these. In addition to health and well being, I enjoy a broad range of hobbies including music, literature, philosophy, cooking, skiing and martial arts.

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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 third 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, our son Beckham and our new little girl, Hazel. 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 and I am from Portage, Indiana. I completed both my undergraduate and medical school education at Indiana University. My professional interests are in Latino, Underserved, International Medicine, and being involved
with the Indiana AHEC. I enjoy painting and drawing, bike riding, archaeology, and watching soccer games. 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 The Ohio State University College of Medicine, but did my undergraduate years here in South Bend at the University of Notre Dame where I was an All-American rower. Go Irish! 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. I plan on doing a Sports Medicine Fellowship after residency. In my spare time I love workout, 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. Since then we have attended a daughter, Kamryn, to the family. 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. Since. My other professional interests include Primary Prevention and Alternative Medicine.

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Hi, my name is Brian Huber. I grew up in Findlay, OH, which allowed me to have the honor of being an Ohio State Buckeye fan. In South Bend, I have the pleasure of sharing my dislike of Michigan with all the wonderful Notre Dame fans, which makes me feel at home. I went to school at the University of Cincinnati for both undergrad and medical school. I have a wife, Bobbie, and three children, Zoe, Gabriel and Jocelyn, all of whom have converted themselves to hoosiers. My interest outside medicine includes anything to do with food, but mostly cooking it and doing work on my house. Otherwise, I am either working or playing with the family. My career aspirations are wide open and I am patiently waiting for that light bulb moment to occur.

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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, my name is Ruchi Kaul. I grew up just outside of New York City and attended med school at Case Western Reserve. I recently was certified in acupuncture and am also interested several other aspects of Integrative Medicine. I plan to take advantage of the International Health track and head off more than once during my residency to India and maybe South America. For now, I am looking forward to the snow in South Bend--snowmen and sledding!

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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 graduate of the University of Notre Dame (Go Irish!) and the Indiana University School of Medicine. I was drawn to the St. Joseph program due to its strong commitment to underserved medicine and look forward to taking advantage of the opportunities both locally and internationally that St. Joseph offers as part of its residency. In my spare time I enjoy running, swimming, biking and hiking, and have completed several triathlons, including Ironman Wisconsin 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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Hi, I’m Joe Cerjak from Indianapolis, Indiana.  I recently graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. I look forward to working at St. Joseph’s because of their outstanding dedication to the community. I am excited about the move to South Bend because I am a diehard Indiana University basketball fan, and now will finally have a football team to cheer on. My wife Bre and I are heavily involved in animal rescue and in the 4 years that we have lived in our house, we have had at least 30 animals living with us and have found good homes for most of them (the rest are still under our roof so I think they are in a great home). I love anything outdoors especially sports and am currently trying to learn to play the guitar. The next few years are going to be a challenge, but I am very much looking forward to overcoming it and coming out on the other side as an outstanding physician.

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Hello, I’m Garrick Collins.  I am a graduate of Benedictine University and the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. I grew up on a farm in the small rural community of Tyro, Arkansas. I am interested in working with the underserved populations in rural areas. Having my family still living in these communities, I have seen first hand the dramatic need for quality health care, and feel this is going to be a new area of crisis as older physicians in these areas begin to retire. My wife, Juliet, and our two children, Grace and Garrick II, love traveling, visiting with family, and family-friendly cooking activities. We also have enjoyed restoring/remodeling old homes; our last two residences were over 100 years old.

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Hello, my name is Marin Garcia III. I am originally from Kenosha, Wisconsin and moved to Indianapolis, Indiana at the age of sixteen. As a self proclaimed Hoosier, I attended undergraduate and initial graduate educational programs at Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI) where I received my Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in Biology. My passion to understand science at its most fundamental level and aspiration to help others ultimately led to a career in medicine. I received my medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine and now am excited to serve as a resident family physician for the Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center. In my leisure time, I enjoy family outings to parks, libraries, and fairs with my wife and one year old son. I also enjoy running, weight training, listening to a variety of music, and playing the acoustic guitar.

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“Back home again in Indiana” I am Stacy Majoras. I was born and raised in Auburn Indiana, graduated from DeKalb High School, then obtained my bachelors of arts in Athletic Training from Purdue University. Chasing my life long dream of moving to California; I attended Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Pomona California. Upon graduating, coming home to Indiana was a priority. Returning to South Bend, where my father grew up, is especially important. As an arthritis sufferer, I am dedicated to educating our youth about the importance of staying healthy. My passions include sports medicine, distance running, football as well as several other athletics, and curling up with a good book on a rainy day. My husband and I share the greatest of all my passions; being a Boilermaker

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Hi, I am Jean Miller. I’m an “Okie”, but I come to South Bend by way of sunny Southern California. I obtained my undergraduate degree from Oklahoma State University, then taught high school science for 6 ˝ years before deciding to go back to school. I graduated from Western University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific or COMP for short. I am interested in using technology to improve patient care in my practice. Most of my free time is spent with my husband, Dwight and daughter, Katelyn. I love spending time with my family, watching movies, reading, and solving puzzles..

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Hi, my name is Sarah Werner. I am from a small town called Fort Loramie, Ohio. I went to Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, for undergrad as well as medical school. I just completed a Pre-Doctoral Fellowship in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, which is a professional interest of mine. I am also very interested in other forms of Integrative Medicine and in taking part in the International Health Track at SJRMC. In my spare time, I love camping, running, gardening and more than anything else, just hanging out with my adorable daughter, Sophia, and wonderful husband, Craig. Craig, Sophia, and I are looking forward to all that St. Joseph’s and South Bend have to offer.

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Hi there! My name is Laura Wulff, and I’m a born-and-bred South Dakotan. I escaped to Minnesota for my undergraduate studies (go Gophers!) before returning to South Dakota for medical school. I’m excited to establish my new life here in Indiana. My professional interests include women’s and international health, among others. In my spare time, I enjoy music, movies, traveling, and ethnic food. I also love sleeping in on my days off and hanging out with my cat, Abby.

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Hello, my name is Richard Zentz. I grew up in Warsaw, Indiana and received my undergraduate degree from Indiana University. My medical school training was from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, and my medical interests include preventive care and working with the underserved populations of the world. My wife, Aislinn, and I are are proud parents of a baby girl, Grace, and we are very excited to be back in northern Indiana. I enjoy being outdoors, listening to music, and playing soccer. I look forward to working with the great faculty, staff, and residents at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center this year.

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