University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Favorite movies: Tombstone and Lilo and Stitch

Favorite candy/snack: M&M’s

One thing most people don’t know about you: I love screenwriting and acting.

Dream vacation would be: A two-week camping trip to Denali National Park (Alaska). Activities to include hiking, kayaking/canoeing/rafting, seeing the wildlife, and most importantly, not using my phone/social media (Polaroid camera anyone?).

Hobbies: Archery, cycling, tent camping, playing the trumpet, budding home improvement enthusiast

Favorite animal: Orca/Killer whale

Who’s your role model and why? My role models are my parents as they taught me to approach every situation with an open and fair mind, and they have been incredibly supportive of my journey into medicine.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? I would go back to the early 2000s and tell my childhood self to grow crazy, curly locks of hair because it will be gone before age 30!

Why did you choose WFM? I chose Wesley Family Medicine due to its strong inpatient focus and the option to pursue training in minor procedures, which are important pillars in fulfilling my desire to work in an underserved community. The residents and faculty are down to earth and create an environment that encourages learning. I am excited to join the team and call Wichita home for the next few years.

Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Favorite movie/book: Book- Mark of the Lion series by Francine Rivers!, Movie- I'm just going to say The Office > everything

Favorite candy/snack: KitKat

One thing most people don’t know about you: I have 60-some first cousins and most of them live in Wichita!

Dream vacation would be: Greece or Ireland

Hobbies: Estate sale/Equip-Bid/thrift store shopping, eating out at new restaurants/breweries with my husband and friends, reading, and watching TV (if you count that as a hobby).

Animal you're most afraid of: I am not an animal person. I never really grew up with them (in part, because I am allergic). I have some irrational fear of dogs...? No idea where that came from, but you never know if they are going to be nice or mean and for some reason that wigs me out.

Who’s your role model and why? My mom and dad, for sure. They have always worked so hard in their careers but also encouraged the notion of "working to live” instead of “living to work." Even with all the work they did, they still somehow had time to love and raise four daughters.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? I would go back and tell myself to wear a bunch of sunscreen and stop spending time in the sun without it!

Why did you choose WFM? The residents and faculty, for sure. Everyone is so intelligent and gave me independence, while also holding my hand when I needed it. They never passed up an opportunity to teach, which is what residency is all about! They were open and encouraged me to perform OMM on patients. I felt comfortable here and that is huge for me.

Creighton University School of Medicine

Favorite movie: Ted Lasso

Favorite candy/snack: KitKat

One thing most people don’t know about you: I occasionally still enjoy putting together Lego sets - mostly the annual Christmas Advent calendar.

Dream vacation would be: Norway, to the see the northern lights

Hobbies: Golfing, hiking, running, playing video games

Favorite animal: A turtle

Who’s your role model and why? Tom Brady because of his work ethic, commitment to family, and how he always strives to do his best. Also, my dad because he has worked hard and made so many sacrifices to help get me here.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? I would not change anything because all past events, whether bad or good, shaped me into the person I am.

Why did you choose WFM? Although I am from Hawaii, I have come to love everything about the Midwest. Wesley Family Medicine had many opportunities in sports medicine and OB-GYN, which are interests of mine, and the residents and faculty who I met on my interview day were very fun to talk to.

University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita

Favorite movie or book: Lion King

Favorite candy/snack: Apples with peanut butter!

One thing most people don’t know about you: I occasionally still enjoy putting together Lego sets - mostly the annual Christmas Advent calendar.

Dream vacation would be: Ireland

Hobbies: Traveling, kayaking, reading, thrifting/antiquing

Favorite animal: I love manatees

Who’s your role model and why? One of my mom’s dear friends has been a huge inspiration to me. She was a lawyer and worked on behalf of unions, often representing working-class individuals. Beyond my admiration for her work, she was also one of funniest and most caring individuals I have ever met.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? There is a group photo of me in middle school wearing shorts, tennis shoes and the most obnoxiously thick, fuzzy and bright-red socks you’ve ever seen in your life. I’d probably go back and burn those socks.

Why did you choose WFM? Growing up in Wichita and attending KUSM-W, I became more familiar with Wesley than any other hospital system. I have had so many wonderful experiences with attending physicians at Wesley and especially appreciated the Wesley Family Medicine faculty during my sub-internship. This hospital community has always been important to me, and I am excited to contribute as a resident physician.

University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita

Favorite movie or book: The Lord of the Rings film trilogy is a masterpiece. Selecting a favorite book is an impossible task for an English major but fantasy and sci-fi series usually top my list.

Favorite candy/snack: Talenti coffee chocolate chip gelato and white cheddar Cheez-Its.

One thing most people don’t know about you: I minored in Italian after working at an Italian restaurant (Luciano’s in Mulvane) just so that I could study abroad for the food. The pasta was worth every credit hour.

Dream vacation would be: A week on an island in the South Pacific with no agenda.

Hobbies: Crafting (embroidery, mostly); playing video games (love an open world RPG), popular piano and complex board games; perfecting my macarons; pretending to enjoy yard work.

Favorite animal: Dogs! I have two precious pups, Khaleesi (Cairn Terrier) and Dobby (Catahoula Leopard Dog mix).

Who’s your role model and why? My mom has been the most constant and dedicated role model in my life. She is a perfect model of grit, self-sacrifice, and unconditional love. She worked so hard to give me the opportunities I’ve had, for which I’ll always be grateful.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? I’ve certainly taken the scenic route, but I wouldn’t change a thing. Teaching high school science in Baltimore, MD, was an essential (and incredibly trying) part of my journey, and I’m better for it. I might tell my fifth grade self to avoid the red pleather pants, though.

Why did you choose WFM? Wesley has always felt like home, and my spouse (Justin) and I want to make Wichita our “forever home.” I was born here, worked my first health care job here, and completed a significant amount of my clinical rotations here. The WFM residents and faculty always made me feel like a valued member of the team/family. The training curriculum will more than adequately prepare me for any path I choose on the other side of residency. As a bonus, the lunch spread is second to none.

Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Favorite book: Devoted by Dick Hoyt and Pure Grit by Kara Buckley and Lily Collison

Favorite candy/snack: Pretzels (sticks, classic, chocolate-covered, filled with peanut butter, honey mustard)

One thing most people don’t know about you: I keep my wallet in my left back pocket, not because I’m left handed, but because I broke my right wrist in high school. It has felt weird in the other pocket ever since.

Dream vacation would be: Yellowstone National Park

Hobbies: Ceramics, hiking, running, skiing/snowboarding, swimming, and spending time with my family

Animal you're most afraid of: Hippos

Who’s your role model and why? My daughter is definitely my greatest role model in everything she powers through and learns every day. Next to her are my parents. The example they set for me helped shape me into who I am today.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? I don’t think I would change much about my life. The good and the bad are what made me who I am.

Why did you choose WFM? With virtual interviews being common during my residency interview cycle, Wesley Family Medicine Residency’s was still the most personable and interesting interview I had. Everybody was very friendly with a very fun social component where I felt like I connected with the residents. Also, I had heard great things about the training at Wesley from an attending who had graduated from this program. I saw that echoed in WFM’s emphasis on training full-spectrum family physicians!

Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Favorite book: The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson

Favorite candy/snack: Pretzels

One thing most people don’t know about you: I have four crease lines on my left pinky finger

Dream vacation would be: The Florida Keys

Hobbies: Playing guitar, biking, swimming, running, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu

Favorite animal: My Mini Poodle, Rosie

Who’s your role model and why? Alexander the Great. He was an amazing leader and problem solver.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? I would go back about 10 years and invest in Bitcoin.

Why did you choose WFM? I want to practice full-spectrum family medicine and learn several procedures. I felt Wesley Family Medicine offered the training I needed and will support me in my career ambitions.

University of Kansas School of Medicine- Kansas City

Favorite movie: Little Miss Sunshine

Favorite candy/snack: Lindt chocolate

One thing most people don’t know about you: I started skiing when I was three years old. And I skied for junior competitions.

Dream vacation would be: Finland to see the northern lights

Hobbies: Singing, playing piano, taking walks and hiking with my family, yoga, mobile games

Animal you're most afraid of: Crocodiles

Who’s your role model and why? My parents. They raised me, showing me how to passionately live life to the fullest while staying humble and modest.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? I would relive the times I had with my grandparents, spending more quality time with them and learning more about their life stories.

Why did you choose WFM? Wesley Family Medicine offers rigorous curriculum with plenty of procedural opportunities that will prepare me to be a great, confident, full-spectrum family physician. But, most importantly, I just felt at home during my interview and connected with the residents, faculty, and staff. It was apparent that my goals and values would be respected and that everyone supports each other wholeheartedly.

Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Favorite movie: Kicking & Screaming

Favorite candy/snack: Anything chocolate and peanut butter!

One thing most people don’t know about you: I don’t like donuts.

Dream vacation would be: I would love to take another trip to Italy. Pizza, wine, and gelato…does it get any better than that?

Hobbies: Spending time with my family, fishing, camping, boating, walking my two dogs, playing board games

Animal you're most afraid of: I am most afraid of spiders! They are the worst!

Who’s your role model and why? My parents are my role models. I wouldn’t be where I am today without their unconditional love and support. They’re the best!

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? Every single moment in my life (the good, the bad, the ugly) has led me to where I am today, and I wouldn’t want to change one thing about that.

Why did you choose WFM? The ability to learn full-scope family medicine surrounded by supportive and encouraging peers and faculty made Wesley Family Medicine the perfect place for me!

University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Favorite movie or book: Gladiator (I’m also a big fan of The Witcher series of books and C.S. Lewis)

Favorite food/candy: Does coffee count? I am in love with my Nespresso machine.

One thing most people don’t know about you: I have been cliff diving at Glacier National Park.

Dream Vacation would be: Repeating my honeymoon to Kona, Hawaii. We snorkeled with mantra rays, hiked by volcanos and ate sushi that the Midwest cannot compete with (maybe because we don't have an ocean?). I would also love to see Japan.

Hobbies: Rock climbing (mostly indoor bouldering), beer brewing (mostly German and dark beers), complex board games, video games.

Animal you’re most afraid of: I have nothing more than a healthy fear of snakes.

Who’s your role model and why? While I have had many role models over the years, my biggest role models remain my parents. They have encouraged me to be compassionate and motivated and supported me every step of the way.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? Honestly, I would not change a thing for fear of unintended consequences (think: butterfly effect). Or, I would just go back and tell my younger self that things will work out just fine.

Why did you choose WFM? The program had exactly what I was looking for. I loved the culture that I experienced during my interview. Everyone was passionate, intelligent, and fun to be around. I am also excited for all the procedural opportunities and the solid, broad-scope training.

Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Favorite movie or book: Anne of Green Gables by L. M. Montgomery. The 1985 movie is great, too.

Favorite food/candy: Dark chocolate

One thing most people don’t know about you: I took a music conducting class in undergrad, so I can conduct a music group.

Dream Vacation would be: Traveling to Ireland.

Hobbies: Cooking, baking, reading, spending time with family

Favorite Animal: My favorite animal is the okapi. I learned about okapi in elementary school when I did a report on giraffes (they are related). They have been my favorite ever since.

Who’s your role model and why? My dad. He is dedicated, hardworking, compassionate, patient, knowledgeable in numerous subjects, and wise, with a steady, calm demeanor no matter what the circumstances. He is the kind of family physician – and person – I aspire to be.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? I would go back and tell my mom to not let my four-year-old-self get a pixie haircut no matter how much I begged. That was a bad choice.

Why did you choose WFM? I chose Wesley Family Medicine because these are the people I want to be around to support and guide me as I begin my career as a family doctor. During my rotations at WFM, I was welcomed, from day one, by everyone. The faculty and residents were eager to teach and give instruction. I felt comfortable sharing my ideas, knowing that I would receive constructive critique in any areas where I needed to grow.

University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita

Favorite movie or book: My favorite movie is near impossible to answer. Most quoted? Remember the Titans. I spent a summer in elementary school watching it every day.

Favorite food/candy: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. Particularly the ones in special shapes; they have a better peanut butter-to-chocolate ratio.

One thing most people don’t know about you: I was part of an acting and improv group during high school.

Dream Vacation would be: Just put me in the mountains, and I will be pretty happy.

Hobbies: I enjoy home brewing with friends.

Favorite Animal: My favorite animals are probably whales; ask me about them sometime.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? I would stop the Titanic from hitting that iceberg. Then we wouldn’t need to argue about the size and buoyance of the door.

Why did you choose WFM? I chose Wesley Family Medicine because of the people. It was clear that I was going to get excellent training and learn to be a great family doc, but when it came down to it, WFM felt like a natural fit. The residents, faculty and staff were all incredibly welcoming, and I felt like I was right at home.

Ross University School of Medicine

Favorite movie or book: Avatar might be one of my favorite movies.

Favorite food/candy: Kit Kat

One thing most people don’t know about you: I survived a Category 5 hurricane.

Dream Vacation would be: Paris

Hobbies: Watching movies, running, walking trails, playing ping-pong, pickleball, soccer, and watching sports (NFL, NBA, various NCAA sports, Premier League, etc).

Favorite Animal: A dog is a human’s best friend and my favorite animal.

Who’s your role model and why? My mother has always been my role model. I lost my father at a young age, and my mother has been there through all my ups and downs. She is always courageous, optimistic, and wise.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? Nothing.

Why did you choose WFM? Wesley Family Medicine Residency was my top choice, and I was thrilled to be accepted here. I chose WFM because of the strength of the program and my familiarity with Wesley Medical Center and Wichita. The curriculum is awesome; it starts intensively at the PGY-1 level and is tailored during the PGY-2 and PGY-3 levels to incorporate residents’ interests. It provides an opportunity to become a competent, full-spectrum family physician who provides continuity of care to a diverse patient population. Finally, I was attracted to the warmth and friendliness of the people; I felt right at home, had great conversations, and enjoyed spending time with the residents. Wesley Family Medicine felt like the perfect fit, and I am excited!

University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita

Favorite movie or book: Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes

Favorite food/candy: My favorite candy is a PayDay or a Baby Ruth. My favorite snack is popcorn with hot sauce!

One thing most people don’t know about you: Not to brag, but I was the free throw champion at the 2002 (maybe 2003?) [Wichita State University] Shockers Girls Basketball Camp.

Dream Vacation would be: My dream vacation would be a trip through Southeast Asia to eat, drink, and be merry!

Hobbies: I enjoy playing pickleball, co-ed volleyball, and reading. I also love vegging out on the couch ad-watching Netflix!

Animal you’re most afraid of: I am most afraid of spiders. I understand they are an important part of our ecosystem, but they absolutely do not need to be hanging out in my shower.

Who’s your role model and why? I am the youngest of six children and all my siblings are incredibly intelligent and accomplished individuals, but my oldest sister Kat has always been someone who I admire and strive to emulate. She is smart, hardworking, and full of wisdom; she is usually the first person I call when I need advice!

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? Nothing. My life has been a series of winding roads with the occasional dead-end, but I wouldn’t change one thing about it.

Why did you choose WFM? Why did you choose WFM? I chose WFM because of the residents and faculty who I worked with during medical school. The medical and academic training are rigorous and thorough, but the program feels like a family. At the end of the day, these are the people I want to learn with - and from - over the next three years.

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

Favorite movie or book: I can’t pick a favorite movie because there are so many! A few that I love are: The Wood, The Pursuit of Happyness, and Lean on Me. Honorable mention: The Incredibles. This is definitely not an exhaustive list!

Favorite food/candy: Kinder Bueno bars and Nature Valley Almond Butter Biscuits

Dream Vacation would be: Dubai, Greece, Tanzania and anywhere with a beach!

Hobbies: Working out, reading, spending time with family and friends

Favorite Animal: Panther

Who’s your role model and why? My role models are my parents. They immigrated, obtained multiple degrees, raised children, and built strong careers. They are the epitome of hard work and perseverance.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? I don’t think I would change anything. All my experiences helped form me into the woman I am.

Why did you choose WFM? I loved that I could receive full-spectrum, family medicine training. The faculty and residents were very welcoming, which assured me that I would have a positive experience here!

University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita

Favorite movie or book: My favorite TV show is I Love Lucy.

Favorite food/candy: Ice cream!

One thing most people don’t know about you: I lived in the city my whole life, but I love living in the country. My husband’s family lives in a village in Bangladesh, and I enjoy spending time with our many geese, rabbits, and chickens.

Dream Vacation would be: The beaches on the Amalfi Coast, Italy

Hobbies: Gardening, houseplants

Favorite animal: I love koalas!

Who’s your role model and why? My father was my role model. He braved through key moments in Bangladesh-Indian history, including war and poverty, and received an education while orphaned. The stories he shared when I was growing up inspired me to always be true to myself.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? Nothing, really. I believe there is a purpose for everything, and I am grateful to just be a part of it all!

Why did you choose WFM? When looking into residencies, I found that I was always comparing them to my experience with the Wesley Family Medicine Residency. I realized that, despite searching the country to find a full-spectrum family medicine residency that truly valued family above all, none compared to what I found right here at home.

University of Kansas School of Medicine

Favorite movie or book: My favorite movie is Interstellar and my favorite book is Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell

Favorite food/candy: My favorite candy is Ferrero Rocher.

One thing most people don’t know about you: I had a strong interest in astrophysics and engineering prior to finding my calling in medicine.

Dream Vacation would be: Japan or Vietnam

Hobbies: Watching documentaries, walking/jogging/biking, and cooking

Favorite Animal: Dogs

Who’s your role model and why? My parents are my role models. They are extremely hardworking and really try their best to overcome the challenges that come their way in order to provide for our family. They instilled good values in their children, teaching us to live our lives with compassion and honor so that we can be the decent people our family, friends, and society need.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? It is difficult to pinpoint one thing to change about my past. As I go through life, there have been instances where I wished I could go back and change “that one thing.” However, I usually come to the realization that everything that happened has helped me become a better person, and I would not want to change it just for that transient improvement.

Why did you choose WFM? The Wesley Family Medicine Residency Program is known for training excellent, full-scope family physicians who are ready to practice in any environment, whether it is urban, urban-underserved, or rural. I had the opportunity to do a sub-internship with the program during medical school and experienced life as a resident for several weeks. I was very impressed with my interaction with the faculty, residents, and staff. I knew it would be a great training environment for me. I also wanted to come back to Wichita to help take care of my parents and my other family members.

University of Kansas School of Medicine

Favorite movie or book: My favorite movie is Dances with Wolves.

Favorite food/candy: My favorite snack is a peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

One thing most people don’t know about you: Most people don’t know that I have officiated three weddings.

Dream Vacation would be: My dream vacation would be a trip to St Andrews, Scotland, to play golf at the Old Course with my dad.

Hobbies: In my free time I enjoy reading, playing golf, playing guitar, and keeping up with all things K- State football/basketball.

Animal you’re most afraid of: I am most afraid of snakes.

Who’s your role model and why? My role model is my dad. He is a faithful, hardworking man who constantly puts others before himself.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? If I could go back in time and change one thing, I would have continued playing the trumpet in college.

Why did you choose WFM? I chose WFM because of the people. During both my interview day and the social event that I attended, I could sense that the residents and faculty genuinely enjoyed spending time with each other. An important characteristic I was looking for in a program was a great sense of community. I feel like I have found that with WFM. In addition to great training, I am confident that this program will challenge and support me to be the best family physician I can be.

Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Favorite movie or book: 13 Going on 30

Favorite food/candy: Twix and potato chips

One thing most people don’t know about you: I have never left the United States

Dream Vacation would be: Going to an amusement park with my family

Hobbies: Reading, gaming, playing softball, and cooking

Favorite Animal: Cows and horses

Who’s your role model and why? My older brother Patrick is my role model because he has a strong moral compass and is never swayed from doing what he feels is right. He is also incredibly tactful, thoughtful, kind, and is always active.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? I wish I would have invested in Apple and Amazon when I was four months old.

Why did you choose WFM? I chose WFM because I had been feeling burned out before my sub-internship there. Once I started the rotation, though, I loved going to work every day. It brought back the joy I felt for medicine. I also enjoyed it because everyone I met – residents, faculty, and staff alike – all made me feel very comfortable. The faculty were there to support me every step of the way, whether writing a letter of reference or pushing me to submit all of my work in a timely manner.

University of Kansas School of Medicine-Salina

Favorite movie or book: The Harry Potter series

Favorite food/candy: Salty snacks!

One thing most people don’t know about you: I have always wanted to participate in a musical!

Dream Vacation would be: Tahiti

Hobbies: Swimming, needlework, and baking

Favorite Animal: Horses (we have three at my grandmother’s!)

Who’s your role model and why? My grandma Eva. She immigrated to the United States and built a family and life through many hardships, and she has always pushed for my education!

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? Citizens United 2010.

Why did you choose WFM? I chose WFM because I want to be a well-rounded, full-scope family physician! I have always loved coming to Wichita (from Salina) and fell in love with the program and people last fall!

Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine

Favorite movie or book: DreamWorks’ How to Train Your Dragon trilogy

Favorite food/candy: Cookies’n’Crème Hershey’s

One thing most people don’t know about you: I enjoy listening to EDM (or electronic dance music)

Dream Vacation would be: Kayaking the Boundary Waters of Canada with my friends

Hobbies: Bowling, racquetball (and all racquet sports), weightlifting, biking

Favorite Animal: Owls

Who’s your role model and why? I don’t really have just one role model. I’ve looked to people around me, including my family, friends, peers, and attendings, to help me become who I am. I’m a strong believer in the social learning theory.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? I would probably commit more to learning Spanish in high school. I didn’t realize just how much I would need it!

Why did you choose WFM? Since I was still considering my post-residency plans (i.e. whether I wanted to provide outpatient care and/or emergency care, or work as a hospitalist), I wanted a program with strong, broad-spectrum training. Being a Wichita native, I was happy to find that WFM offered everything I was looking for, including a strong emphasis on procedures. And the faculty and residents were very welcoming!

Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Favorite movie or book: My favorite movie is The Parent Trap.

Favorite food/candy: Chocolate chip cookies

One thing most people don’t know about you: My mom and I have both “come on down” on The Price is Right.

Dream Vacation would be: Going to Rome on a school trip, being mistaken for one half of a famous Italian pop duo, and performing at the Colosseum for a music awards show.

Hobbies: Taylor Swift, board games, finding joy in the small things of my everyday life

Animal you're most afraid of: My biggest fear is being attacked by a squirrel.

Who’s your role model and why? All of the incredible women in my life who choose to be courageous, genuine and kind.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? I spray-painted my mom’s car when I was a kid because I thought the paint chipping off the front looked bad. Sorry again Mom and Dad!

Why did you choose WFM? I applied to Wesley Family Med because they offered training in a wide variety of procedures to help me accomplish my goal of being a full-scope family physician. But I chose WFMR because, during the entire interview process, I loved the people I met and spoke to. I felt like I could really trust this program to help me fulfill my goals and enjoy my time doing it!

University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita

Favorite movie or book: Dune: Part Two

Favorite food/candy: Sour Skittles

One thing most people don’t know about you: I have multiple aquariums, both fresh and salt water.

Dream Vacation would be: I want to earn my scuba diving certification and take a trip to the Great Barrier Reef.

Hobbies: Fishing, hunting, kayaking

Favorite animal: I love dogs and fish. I have a Labrador Retriever named Brandy.

Who’s your role model and why? My dad. He was a great man who always put his family first.

Why did you choose WFM? I chose Wesley Family Medicine because of the people. This is a community of individuals that truly care about one another. They put the “family” in family medicine.

University of Kansas School of Medicine-KC

Favorite movie or book: Everyone Poops

Favorite food/candy: Dot’s Homestyle Pretzels

Dream Vacation would be: Backpacking through Europe

Hobbies: Spending time with my wife and kids, and exercising

Animal you’re most afraid of: Killer whale

Who’s your role model and why? My mom and dad. They define a “come up,” starting from the bottom with dreams and making them come true. They are the rocks in my life.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? I wouldn’t change a thing!

Why did you choose WFM? Wesley Family Med had great people and culture and offered great training in a great town. And they gave me an opportunity!

University of Kansas School of Medicine-KC

Favorite movie or book: Rescued by Ruby. It's a super cute film about a police officer with dyslexia and a dog from the pound who show how hard work, dedication, and support can help overcome disability.

Favorite food/candy: Dark chocolate

One thing most people don’t know about you: I have an accessory navicular (bone) in my right foot.

Dream Vacation would be: Hawaii or Australia

Hobbies: Reading, hiking, tennis/pickleball, baking, swing dancing

Animal you’re most afraid of: I used to be afraid of dogs. I was trampled by a dog when I was really young and had a very irrational fear of dogs until high school. My family adopted a little puppy and, over time, I began to conquer my fear of most dogs.

Who’s your role model and why? Jesus. I am a Christian, and I strive to be more like Jesus in all I say and do. I know I will never truly be perfect like my Lord and Savior, but my hope is that everyone I meet can see God’s love through me.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? Nothing. Everything in my life has led to this moment, and I wouldn’t change it for anything. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be me.

Why did you choose WFM? Wesley Family Medicine offers plentiful opportunities to learn procedures, emergency medicine, obstetrics, and colonoscopies to prepare me for full-spectrum family medicine. During my interview, I felt at home with the program and welcomed by residents, faculty, and staff. I also fell in love with Wichita!

Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Favorite movie or book: Movie, Cinderella Man. Book, The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch Albom

Favorite food/candy: Sour Patch Kids

One thing most people don’t know about you: I am ambidextrous.

Dream Vacation would be: A month-long vacation traveling all over Europe.

Hobbies: Watching the Kansas City Chiefs and KU men’s basketball, playing sports, spending time with my nieces and nephew, and binging Netflix shows

Animal you’re most afraid of: I am terrified of spiders!

Who’s your role model and why? My big brother Jarrett because he is the hardest worker I know and is so incredibly smart. He is a business owner and can fix or do absolutely anything.

And my big sister Mandi who is a pediatrician and the reason I became a physician. She’s the most patient and loving person, and I wouldn’t have made it through school without her guidance.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? I’d have made a few more three-pointers when I was a senior in high school so our basketball team could make it to state.

Why did you choose WFM? Wesley matched my personality perfectly. I’ll have opportunities in sports medicine, which I’m very passionate about, and the people here became friends instantly. It was like I’d known everyone for years. I was comfortable, and that’s important to me.

Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Favorite movie or book: Movie, The Outlaw Josey Wales. Book, The Horse and Buggy Doctor by Arthur Hertzle

Favorite food/candy: Candy, Reese’s Fast Break. Snack, Chipotle Raspberry & Black Bean Dip from the So Long Saloon

One thing most people don’t know about you: I’m making my own Kansas-themed board game.

Dream Vacation would be: A trip to anywhere, Colorado, with my family.

Hobbies: Kansas history, camping, kayaking, K-State athletics

Favorite Animal: American bison.

Who’s your role model and why? My dad. As I have grown into adulthood and started a family of my own, I have come to realize and appreciate more and more the hard work and devotion he had for our family over the years.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? I wouldn’t change a thing.

Why did you choose WFM? I grew up in the Wichita area, and my family is here, so coming to Wesley Family Medicine for my sub-internship rotation felt like I was coming home. The curriculum and training options aligned well with my career goals, and I felt the faculty and staff would provide great support during my training.

Thank you for taking the time to research the Wesley Family Medicine Residency Program! I am Aaron Sinclair.

Originally from Atchison, Kansas, I graduated from Benedictine College (in Atchison) and then the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita. In 2007, I completed my family medicine residency at Ascension Via Christi in Wichita and moved back to Atchison where I practiced inpatient medicine and operative obstetrics and provided endoscopic procedures and emergency medicine services. I also cofounded a community health center that later developed into a Federally Qualified Health Center.

In 2012, I moved to Wichita and became a faculty member at the Wesley Family Medicine Residency Program, working full time until 2020 and part time until 2022. While part time, I worked intermittently in the emergency department and as a hospitalist. In June 2023, I completed a fellowship at Ascension Via Christi Sports Medicine. In addition to my administrative duties, I provide outpatient, inpatient, endoscopic and sports medicine care to the patients of the Wesley Family Medicine Center.

As you can tell, I love resident education, the learning environment and the breadth of family medicine! I find great joy seeing new residents develop into competent third-year residents, becoming professionals who I would trust to care for my family. I look forward to continuing the fine tradition of residency education at Wesley Family Medicine!

Outside of the office, family and church are the priorities. I have been married for 24 years! I enjoy coaching soccer and basketball for any of my seven children’s teams. I am a leader in our church youth group. When I do manage to find free time, I enjoy watching and playing all kinds of sports; in particular, I root for KU, the Kansas City Chiefs and Sporting Kansas City.

I enjoy the variety of this job—going back and forth from the office to hospital rounds to labor and delivery, and supporting residents through this tough “volume learning” phase of their career.

My original “hard choice” was choosing between Pediatrics and Family Medicine. I don’t regret my choice, as I really enjoy seeing adolescents. I served for 12 years on the CARE team at Wesley, doing evaluations of children with abuse and neglect concerns. While I don’t miss testifying in court, I remain aware of the challenges facing many children in Wichita. I currently work with the YWCA Women’s Crisis Shelter as a Medical Advisor.

I still care for my own OB patients, and try to “share” those with a resident so they can have a continuity delivery. Just this last year, I delivered a baby to someone who I delivered! One of the obstetricians told me that now I am a “grandoc”!

I feel at home at Wesley Medical Center, as I trained here as a medical student and resident. I think of myself as a co-learner, and routinely learn new ways to manage patients. The last few years, as we have had exposure to more and more DO residents, I have begun to work on developing osteopathic skills. Very satisfying stuff! I am an introvert—and really recharge by spending time on my own, or with my partner. I have become a runner in my adulthood (because there are NO basketball leagues for women my age!), and have completed 4 marathons. I think half marathons are far more sensible!

I adapted my personal mission statement from a speech that Robert Kennedy gave when Martin Luther King Jr was assassinated- he quoted a Greek poet and called on people to “Make Gentle the Life of this World.” I feel we have the opportunity to do that every day for our patients and our staff and our residents, and I know that our residents graduate and benefit their communities in so many ways.

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Hello, I am Dr. Ferrell. I am a rural Kansan, born and raised. For my undergraduate degree, I attended Lake Forest College (outside of Chicago) and completed medical school at the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Kansas City before graduating from the Smoky Hill Family Medicine Residency Program in Salina, KS.

My career started in El Dorado, KS, where I replaced my own family doctor when she retired, practicing full-scope family medicine, including outpatient, inpatient, and surgical obstetrical care. The quirks and joys of serving the community that raised me and operating a rural clinic is something I will never take for granted. However, after five years of private practice, I am now honored to join the Wesley Family Medicine team! I am a visual and hands-on learner and that is how I like to teach.

Outside of work, my husband, daughter and I will make any excuse to get outside. We enjoy time with family, traveling and playing with our dogs. I also enjoy yoga, running, playing volleyball, reading and listening to music.

I was born in Emporia, Kansas, the first of five children to my schoolteacher father and mother. I received my undergraduate degree from Pittsburg State University and my medical degree from the University of Kansas School of Medicine. My family medicine residency was completed in Wichita, at the St. Joseph Medical Center (now part of the Ascension Via Christi Family Medicine Residency Program), where I served as chief resident during my third year.

I met my wife, Kimberly, while I was a resident and she was a respiratory therapist at St. Joe. We raised three sons, and I enjoyed coaching their baseball and basketball teams. I was a high school team physician for 35+ years. I have a passion for aviation (I am an instrument-rated pilot), and I enjoy hunting and playing golf. I love my nine grandchildren, who are more athletically gifted and scholarly inclined than I would have ever hoped for.

I am Roman Catholic and a member of the St. Mary Parish in Derby, Kansas.

My medical interests are varied as I enjoy the full scope of family medicine. I hold a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) in Sports Medicine, have worked extensively in the emergency department and as a hospitalist.

I am a homegrown Kansan from the Flint Hills and proud graduate of Wesley Family Medicine. I did my undergraduate studies at Kansas State University, medical school at the University of Kansas-Wichita, and residency at Wesley Family Medicine. I also serve on the Kansas Board of Adult Care Home Administrators, am the Certified Medical Director at Lakepoint, Medical Director of the Standardized Patient Center at KUSM-Wichita, and a board member for Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice and Bridges Healthcare (Palliative Care).

I find myself constantly curious and love to ask why! My motto is ‘think upstream’ and my practice of medicine revolves around promoting optimum function and looking for the root causes of dysfunction - we were made to live and thrive! Building on these, my professional interests include preventive medicine and public health, adult medicine and chronic disease management. In teaching and practice, I am drawn toward pathophysiology and disease processes rather than procedures and enjoy partnering with patients to create and meet their health goals.

Away from the office, I enjoy spending time with my family, including my grade-school twins, gardening, any excuse to be outdoors, community, music in almost any form, reading a good book, coffee and loose leaf tea (Spice Merchant, anyone?).

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I am Dr. Saffold! I am from a little bit of everywhere. I moved around quite a bit growing up and spent 10 years of my childhood in Japan. I currently call Wichita home with my wife, Jenee, and our son Joe Joe. I completed my undergraduate at Northwest Missouri State University, medical school at Creighton University School of Medicine and my residency at Wesley Family Medicine.

I enjoy building relationships with my patient and working with them to meet their health needs. I love that Family Medicine gives me the opportunity to treat patients of all ages. I have a passion for teaching, this includes my patients and the residents. I have found that you can learn so much about person if you simply listen.

Outside of the office I love spending time with my family. My wife, Jenee, is an attorney and works in policy. Joe Joe is our pandemic baby and an absolute blessing. We have a dog named Marcel he is a long-haired Dachshund/Yorkie mix, he weighs about 9 pounds soaking wet. I enjoy traveling, playing music, board games, working out, cooking and swimming. I like playing racket sports including tennis, pickle ball and racquetball, I play with tons of heart and a minimal amount of skill.

I am looking forward to starting my career at Wesley, I received outstanding training and I am looking forward to teaching and shaping the next generation of Family Physicians.

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While not a native Wichitan, I am very happy to call it home and am very excited to be a part of Wesley Family Medicine. I grew up in Colorado on a small hobby farm with my family, and spent most of my childhood riding and showing horses. I went to college close to home, in Greeley, CO, and obtained a BS in Chemistry. I wanted to try out the east coast to see if I was a city person, so I went to Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, and stayed around for residency at Abington Family Medicine in Abington, Pennsylvania. Having decided that I was not, in fact, a big city person, I moved to a small town in Minnesota to practice full spectrum family medicine, including OB, Hospitalist, newborns, rural and clinic medicine. While I greatly enjoyed my time in Minnesota, I had a Goldilocks moment and decided that my small town was too small. While looking for the perfect residency program to let me indulge in my love of teaching, I found WFM, in a perfect size city. I have been here since 2016 and love my job! My goal is to help train our residents to be excellent family physicians, curious clinicians with a drive to find the best medicine for their patients and the passion for patient interaction.

My interests in medicine include OB, women’s health, palliative care and hospice, as well as whole family care.

What you will find in my office: Encouragement, tea, Dr Who quotes, medical books.

When not at work, I enjoy reading, knitting, sci fi, hikes, or the gym.

I am a California girl who went to medical school at Loma Linda University in Southern California. Then I came out to Kansas for broad spectrum family medicine at Wesley Family Medicine residency. After graduating I worked at a local FQHC clinic providing primarily Refugee care while also working as a rural locums hospitalist, ER and clinic provider with DocsWhoCare. I love teaching and enjoyed making the switch to faculty.

I am passionate about international medicine, woman’s health and whole person care. Outside of medicine I love spending time with my family, Bible study, swing dancing, gardening, cooking, hiking and exploring other cultures.

Background:

I was raised on the West Coast, and I’m truly glad to be in Kansas where people are down to earth and have strong work ethics, and Jayhawks rule!

Personality and Teaching Style:

I have both introvert and extrovert qualities and, being analytical, didactic presentations are my comfort zone. However, I also enjoy just talking medicine in any setting. I’m heavy on compassion and good bedside manner as well as competence. I love algorithms as a place to start but understand patients often “break the algorithm.”

Medical Interests:

Family medicine is incredibly diverse, and I truly love it all. My first professional affinity was geriatrics, but I appreciate all ages and presentations of patients. I’m a huge believer in preventive medicine and love talking to patients about cancer surveillance and risk factors for vascular disease. As a 25-year small-town doc, I’ve done treadmills and scopes, have assisted in surgeries, and love the front line of the ER. I also did OB for 14 years. Essentially, any topic is fair game!

St. George's University School of Medicine (Grenada)

Favorite movie or book: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Pursuit of Happiness

Favorite food/candy: KitKat, Peanut M&Ms, Chipotle

One thing most people don’t know about you: I was born in Tokyo

Dream Vacation would be: World Cruise

Hobbies: Airplane trivia, reading, Orangetheory Fitness, spending time with family

Favorite animal or animal you’re most afraid of: Favorite animal is Alpaca

Who’s your role model and why? My parents. They have shown me how to achieve my goals and be the best version of myself through hard work, resilience and kindness to others.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? To have gone on an international medical relief trip before 2020

Why did you choose WFM? I felt at home on my interview day; everyone was so welcoming and kind. I wanted to train where the foundations of family medicine were first laid, and everyone is passionate about the profession. After residency I want to practice full spectrum family medicine in any setting. WFM offers a well-rounded curriculum that helps me achieve that!

Trinity School of Medicine Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Favorite movie: Rush

Favorite candy: A frozen KitKat is hard to beat.

One thing most people don’t know about you: I have raced motorcycles or race cars since I was eight years old.

Dream Vacation would be: My dream vacation would be to travel through the Asian countries (my plan after residency).

Hobbies: Taking my dog for long walks, automobile racing, golfing, and anything outdoors.

Favorite animal: I am definitely a dog lover.

Who’s your role model and why? My parents are my role models as they have always given me what I needed to succeed, and they have always supported my dreams. I hope to be able to provide the same support to my own children some day.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? I would not have shaved my head before my driver’s license photo when I turned 16 as I still have that photo on my license.

Why did you choose WFM? I did a rural family medicine rotation in Kansas my fourth year of medical school and I really enjoyed living in Kansas. Also, I feel the full-spectrum training at WFM aligns with my educational goals.

University of Kansas School of Medicine-Kansas City

Favorite movie or book: What Dreams May Come

Favorite food/candy: Sour Patch Kids and Swedish Fish

One thing most people don’t know about you: I never eat my cereal with milk. It is not a matter of convenience or eating it “on the go.” I have always hated the taste of milk and, even more so, soggy cereal.

Dream Vacation would be: to Europe to see Anne Frank's house and similar locations.

Hobbies: binge book reading; singing; anything creative like baking, drawing, or sewing; taking walks with my dog, Quinn; playing cards with my grandparents; playing board games with friends; watching Marvel movies; and hanging out with my family.

Favorite animal: Elephants

Who’s your role model and why? My grandma. She always goes the extra mile to remind people they are thought of and are important to her. She is still close friends with women she met when she first started having kids in her early 20s. Their friendships have lasted about 60 years.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? I can think of one regret, when I wish I had done something differently, but I think I became a better person because of it. I guess those are the best kind of mistakes.

Why did you choose WFM? I was looking for a community-based program with supportive staff/peers and opportunities to become the best rural, full-spectrum family doctor I can be.

Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

Favorite movie or book: Lord of the Rings (It was my favorite book series before the movies came out and then the movies quickly became my favorites as well.)

Favorite food/candy: Pub burgers (Don’t tell my patients that, though – you must consume in moderation!)

One thing most people don’t know about you: I speak fluent Spanish.

Dream Vacation would be: Anywhere I've never explored - as long as I'm not on call.

Hobbies: Ultimate Frisbee, swing dancing

Favorite animal or animal you’re most afraid of: Dogs (favorite)

Who’s your role model and why? My father because he is a great father who works hard at his profession and raised a happy family.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? I would stop a significant genocide, such as the Holocaust.

Why did you choose WFM? I felt really connected with the residents, staff, and faculty during the interview and Second Look activities. I thought Wesley Family Medicine could offer everything I needed in a program while also having university backing. I understood Wichita to be a large enough city where it would not be hard to receive a generous volume and broad spectrum of patients.

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

Favorite movie or book: Mona Lisa Smile (movie) and Jane Eyre (book)

Favorite food/candy: Korean food, chocolate

One thing most people don’t know about you: Writing a book is on my bucket list.

Dream Vacation would be: Rome, Germany (my husband’s home country, on his father’s side), China (my home country).

Hobbies: Reading (especially mystery novels), nurturing indoor plants, meditating, cleaning, playing piano and board games with my family, completing jigsaw puzzles, drawing/painting.

Favorite animal or animal you’re most afraid of: Tiger (favorite domestic animal is a dog).

Who’s your role model and why? Dr. Mary Zoe Baker. She is a strong female physician who advocates for patients.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? I would meet my husband earlier.

Why did you choose WFM? Family-friendly environment; close working relationship among residents; residents are well-supported and trained; reasonable hours and call schedules; a diversity of patients and the opportunity to go to different clinical sites; the amount of procedure training and clinical experience; good inter-professional working experiences (e.g. working closely with a social worker, behavioral health specialist, other physicians).

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine

Favorite movie or book: Forrest Gump and Lord of the Rings (movies) and Sun Stand Still (book)

Favorite food/candy: Sour Patch Kids Extreme

One thing most people don’t know about you: I collect/collected Monopoly board games (I have around 50).

Dream Vacation would be: Up and down the coasts of Australia and New Zealand.

Hobbies: Sports (soccer, tennis, golf, volleyball, and really all others), hanging out with friends and family, playing board/video games.

Favorite animal or animal you’re most afraid of: I like all animals, but especially cats and dogs.

Who’s your role model and why? My grandpa was a strong Christian role model who showed me how to love the world and people around me while always trying to make the world a better place.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? I would stop Eve from taking the apple. Just kidding! I tend to think things happen for a reason…though I might go back and invest in Bitcoin!

Why did you choose WFM? I chose WFM because it is a place where I know if I work hard I will become a strong family physician with the skills and abilities I need to practice in the city that I love (Wichita). At the same time, it will provide me the opportunity to continue my passion of serving the underserved.

Creighton University School of Medicine

Favorite movie: The Lord of the Rings trilogy. A quote from Gandalf in The Fellowship of the Ring is something of a motto of mine, “A wizard is never late, nor is he early. He arrives precisely when he means to.”

Favorite food: Macaroni and cheese, always and forever.

One thing most people don’t know about you: I’ve been tandem skydiving seven times and I thoroughly enjoy it. One day, I would like to get my solo skydiving certification.

Dream Vacation would be: going to any U.S. National Park or returning to Vietnam with my fiancé.

Hobbies: Disc golfing, board games, trail running, watching DIY videos, scrolling through titles on streaming services.

Favorite animal or animal you’re most afraid of: My favorite animal is the domestic house cat! I have two! Kurt and Kira.

Who’s your role model and why? My parents, for setting an example of unconditional love and support throughout my life, and all those who give their time, talent, and effort for the benefit of others.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? That’s a tough question. I think I’d go back and stop the person who invented time travel from inventing it because that kind of technology is too dangerous to exist in the world.

Why did you choose WFM? On a professional note, Wesley Family Medicine checked all of my boxes: a full-scope family medicine program in the Midwest, with plenty of OB exposure and opportunities to give back to the community. On a personal note, the residents and faculty I met during my interview were so warm and welcoming that I knew Wesley was a top choice for me. I felt like they really cared about my experiences, my goals, and what I could contribute to their team. That first impression led me to trust this program, and I am happy I did and I’m happy to be here.

Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine

Favorite movie or book: Star Wars: A New Hope (movie) and The Hobbit (book)

Favorite food/candy: Ice cream

One thing most people don’t know about you: I enjoy cooking.

Dream Vacation would be: Seeing ruins in Mexico or South America (like Machu Picchu and Chichen Itza)…then eating good food!

Hobbies: Hiking with my wife and dog, running, and playing guitar.

Favorite animal or animal you’re most afraid of: My favorite animal is the sockeye salmon (it was my elementary school mascot—and it’s delicious!)

Who’s your role model and why? My dad. He is always looking to help people, is always in a great mood, works hard, and loves to travel.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? I’d hand the ball off to Marshawn at the end of Super Bowl 49.

Why did you choose WFM? It’s a great location that will let me do lots of procedures and will prepare me well for whatever comes next in my career!

University of Kansas School of Medicine-Kansas City

Favorite movie or book: A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court

Favorite food/candy: Pepperoni pizza, pecan turtles

One thing most people don’t know about you: I've been to all 50 states!

Dream Vacation would be: Backpacking through Southeast Asia

Hobbies: Fly-fishing, woodworking, cooking.

Favorite animal or animal you’re most afraid of: My favorite is Penny, my border collie!

Who’s your role model and why? My sister, Bridget. She works harder than anyone I know and inspires me to keep pushing ahead. She works tenaciously toward her goals and doesn't let anything get in her way.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? I'm very happy with all the paths that life has taken me down. But I still would have bought Bitcoin.

Why did you choose WFM? WFM has an extraordinary team of people who all bring fantastic energy to the table. Training at Wesley also gives me the opportunity to work closely with obstetric and pediatric patients, which will prepare me for practice.

Trinity School of Medicine

Favorite movie or book: Does a TV series count? Gilmore Girls

Favorite food/candy: Lay’s potato chips, peanut M&Ms, Boston Baked Beans

One thing most people don’t know about you: I was incredibly shy prior to a brief (but successful!) stint years ago as a Pampered Chef director. Also, I don’t cook; my husband has always been the cook in our house!

Dream Vacation would be: My dream vacation is a Mediterranean cruise from Italy to Greece. It was scheduled for May 2020 but…Welp, we’ll try again after residency!

Hobbies: I love watching movies, scrapbooking (it’s not just for grandmas anymore...although I am...), golf, and spending time with friends and family.

Animal you’re most afraid of: I’m not at all embarrassed to say that I have a less than healthy fear of chickens, ducks, geese, and anything that resembles these creatures.

Who’s your role model and why? There have been a few people in my life that have shaped my values, morals, and thought processes. I’ll mention three. Lynne Langley was a family friend who taught me to work through adversity without bitterness or resentment early in my life. Dr. Connie Matheny, my anatomy professor, adviser, and mentor in Doctor of Physical Therapy program, taught me that I am stronger than the limitations that I set for myself. And finally, Bryan Coffey, my husband of over 20 years, who has always gently nudged me to go one more…one more step, one more challenge, one more leap in life and in my relationship with God.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? I wouldn’t change one thing. Not because I think it was all perfect but because I am where I am now as a result of the choices I made along the way. Even the “bad” ones. There’s no telling how life would be if I changed even the tiniest of things.

Why did you choose WFM? From the moment I decided that I wanted to be a family physician, I knew I wanted to practice full-spectrum family medicine in rural Kansas. WFM was always at the top of my list. I thoroughly enjoyed my interview. Several times through the day I forgot I was even at an interview! All my questions were answered and boxes checked. But it was at the Second Look event when I knew Wesley was for me. They offer the tools, atmosphere and education that will challenge me to be the best rural FM physician that I can be.

University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita

Favorite movie or book: Ernest & Celestine and A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

Favorite food/candy: My favorite foods are my auntie’s okra gumbo and red beans and rice. My favorite candies are Smarties.

One thing most people don’t know about you: I played the alto saxophone for eight years.

Dream vacation would be: A tour of Europe and Asia.

Hobbies: DIY home renovation projects, reading, arts and crafts, flower gardening, playing with my pets, and concerts.

Favorite animal or animal you’re most afraid of: I’m a true animal lover and couldn’t possibly chose one favorite! I most fear spiders (eight legs are too many)! I’m getting better, though, and have even relocated small spiders from the house to the outside – personal growth!

Who’s your role model and why?: My mom is my role model because she has guided me to be the strong, independent and giving person that I am today. She worked very hard to provide a better future for her family and for that I am eternally grateful.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change?: I don’t think I’d change anything because my personal life experiences have led me to where I am today – a family medicine resident at WFM!

Why did you choose WFM?: I chose WFM because it offers full-spectrum family medicine training and a family-like feel. The physicians, residents, and staff are an amazing group of individuals that support my goal of becoming a confident, capable, and well-rounded family physician. I’m looking forward to learning from individuals I admire and that have a like-minded passion and dedication to the field of family medicine.

University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita

Favorite movie or book: Harry Potter

Favorite candy: Mini, dark-chocolate Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

One thing most people don’t know about you: I have synesthesia, so I associate colors with letters.

Dream vacation would be: I'd love to travel around the United States and see as many national parks as I can.

Hobbies: I enjoy running, playing piano, knitting, reading, and board games.

Animal you’re most afraid of: I think the animal I'd be most terrified to see up close is a mountain lion.

Who’s your role model and why?: My parents did a really good job of modeling a life that exhibited their values in an intentional way while still leaving room for my sister and me to make our own choices, and being supportive of those choices.

Why did you choose WFM?: I was looking for a program with a great community of people to learn from and a curriculum that prepared me to practice in any setting after residency. In my experience rotating at Wesley, it felt like a great fit on both of those levels.

University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita

Favorite book: The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas

Favorite food/candy: Mashed potatoes and Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups

One thing most people don’t know about you: I performed in music theatre and played the trumpet for over ten years.

Dream vacation would be: Backpacking trip through Chile and Argentina to Patagonia

Hobbies: Yoga, long-distance running, baking, and reading

Favorite animal: Bulldogs – but any dog with a smashed nose has a special place in my heart.

Who’s your role model and why?: I am blessed to have many role models in my life, but my work role model is my mentor Dr. Lisette Jacobson. I have appreciated her passion for science and her ability to connect and collaborate with individuals from different fields. She has inspired me to pursue research in preventative health and to connect with my patients in new ways.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change?: My middle school haircut/style.

Why did you choose WFM?: I wanted to attend a residency program that would challenge my knowledge, allow me to pursue my passions in medicine, and surround me with a supportive team-based environment. My experiences with the Wesley Family Medicine group have shown me that they contain all of those qualities in its great curriculum and staff. I look forward to working with everyone!

University of Kansas School of Medicine-Salina

Favorite book: When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

Favorite Food: Pizza

One thing most people don’t know about you: I met Mikhail Gorbachev in the sixth grade.

Dream Vacation: Anywhere with a beach

Hobbies: Spending time with my family (and my two rescue dogs), video games, crafts, painting, baking, gardening

Favorite animal: Dogs

Who’s your role model and why? My dad. He is the hardest working individual I have ever met.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? Everything that has happened to me, good and bad, has shaped who I am today. I am proud of who I have become so I don't think I would change anything.

Why did you choose WFM? The people at Wesley are amazing. I did a sub-internship here in my 4th year of medical school and I really felt like I was part of the family. The faculty and staff at WFM are wonderful, and the residents are some of the kindest people I have ever met. Residency is a difficult time for everyone so it is important to surround yourself with people who care about you.

University of Kansas School of Medicine-Salina

Favorite movie or book: Movie, Kingdom of Heaven

Favorite candy: Peanut butter M&M’s

One thing most people don’t know about you: I cut the two flexor tendons on my left small finger processing a deer for my dad. I like to dabble in developing my family’s land for wildlife.

Dream Vacation would be: Being able to go on a trip to Napa, California, with my wife. We were not able to because of Covid-19.

Hobbies: Little projects to keep busy, hunting with my dad, and camping with my wife.

Favorite animal or animal you’re most afraid of: Favorite animal is a dog. I’m most scared of sharks.

Who’s your role model and why? My father. He is a retired pastor who had had many health setbacks this fall that led to a stroke. He has stayed strong and positive throughout, fighting not to give up and continuing to work hard every day after the stroke.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? I would try to stop some of the wars or tragedies. On a personal greedy side, I would go back and not let myself cut my finger with that knife.

Why did you choose WFM? I chose WFM for the exposure that I will get as a resident. I believe the training is excellent! During my sub-internship, I enjoyed all the staff and residents. It felt like a family.

University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita

Favorite movie or book: Wreck-It Ralph

Favorite food: Sweet pork

One thing most people don’t know about you: I can’t burp on command.

Dream vacation would be: An all-expense-paid trip to Japan so I could eat to my heart’s content/drink beer in Germany.

Hobbies: Pickleball, basketball, tennis, hanging with the fam, dropping mili base on Verdansk [Call of Duty], chilling at CSB [Central Standard Brewing, Wichita]

Favorite animal or animal you’re most afraid of: Giraffes are both my favorite and most-feared animal. YouTube “giraffes fighting.”

Who’s your role model and why?: My cousin, Matt Nola, is one of my role models. His relationships with his family and friends speak for themselves. He puts others first and is a great friend, husband, and father.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change?: Maybe I would have continued to learn how to play the piano.

Why did you choose WFM?: I chose Wesley because the residents and faculty made me feel respected and part of a team during my time here as a medical student. I could see myself training here for the next three years alongside people I enjoy being around.

Ross University School of Medicine

Favorite movie or book: Movie-How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days, Book-any of the Harry Potter books

Favorite food/candy: Food, chips and salsa. Candy, vanilla Tootsie Rolls

One thing most people don’t know about you: I used to race motorcycles.

Dream vacation would be: Fuji - the bungalows in the middle of the ocean look cool

Hobbies: woodworking, crafting, CrossFit, and of course, Netflix

Favorite animal: Elephant

Who’s your role model and why? My sister. She is unapologetically herself, fights for what she wants and what she believes in. She is also the kindest person I know.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? Buy a lottery ticket with the winning numbers.

Why did you choose WFM? I was looking for a full-scope program that would allow me the opportunity to perform C-sections while also being close to home. Wesley checked the boxes. The faculty and residents I met throughout my interview were very welcoming and made me feel at home. I also really liked that we would rotate through the Wesley Children’s Hospital with the pediatric attendings and residents. I think that will offer opportunities to learn and be more well-rounded. Let's face it, kids are hard.

After residency, Dr. Kettner will join the physicians at West Wichita Family Physicians.

“Wesley Family Medicine allowed me to learn a broad range of procedures. I learned from really complex patients, which made me feel more comfortable evaluating and managing acutely ill patients.”

“I will certainly miss the comradery of residency itself. But I am excited to have my own personal panel of patients that I’ll care for over the course of – hopefully – their lifetimes.”

“During the start of my 4th year of medical school, I did a rural rotation and saw the continuity the family doc had with her patients. I wanted that, too, and so I chose to go into family medicine.”

University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita

Favorite candy/Snack: Tim Tam

Favorite movie or book: Brave New World

Favorite Food: Chipotle

One thing most people don’t know about you: I am a third generation Jayhawk

Dream Vacation would be: Lake Como, Italy

Hobbies: Tennis, Golf, Disc Golf, Hiking, Basketball

Favorite animal or animal you’re most afraid of: Stone Fish

Who’s your role model and why? My parents – I see the happiness they have and the joy they spread to others

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? Not necessarily change, but I would relive my semester in Germany

Why did you choose WFM? I felt my interests aligned with the strengths of the program. Additionally, the character and personality of the residents was similar to my own. I overall felt it gave me the greatest opportunity for future success as a physician.

After graduation, Dr. Kunsch will join Essentia Health–Hibbing Clinic in rural Minnesota. “I will have outpatient clinical duties, will work with inpatient pediatrics patients, provide nursing home care, and perform obstetrics, including surgical obstetrics. I am joining another physician with similar interests as well as several nurse practitioners.”

“Wesley Family Medicine provided me with the robust, full-spectrum training that I was looking for in a residency. When it was time to transition to my rural practice in Minnesota, I wanted to be prepared for anything. I have seen it all and feel competent and confident that I will be successful.”

“I will miss the comradery between my colleagues, the faculty and staff, and our WFM community most of all. I am excited to start building relationships with my new patients – and, in particular, getting to provide their obstetrical care – and I am excited to live in cooler weather!”

“I went into medical school wanting to be an oncologist. But during my 3rd year, I found that I loved obstetrics! And I deeply enjoyed the procedural aspects of surgery and ER! And I loved peds! So I chose the specialty that allowed me to do everything I enjoyed and also focused on building relationships with patients. Family medicine was the perfect choice for me!”

Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science

Favorite candy/snack: M&Ms/Gardettos (That way I get both sweet and salty!)

Favorite movie or book: My most recent favorite movie is The Greatest Showman, and favorite book genre is the written embodiment of Hallmark movies!

Favorite food: Currently, it is Portillo’s Italian Beef Sandwich (I’m a Chicagoan), but hoping to find something new in Wichita.

One thing most people don’t know about you: I am a recurrent ovarian cancer survivor that was first diagnosed in college and recurred during medical school! Thankfully, I am healthy and well now!

Dream vacation would be: My dream vacation would be to return to Norway, as it was the most awe-inspiring and beautiful trip I have ever taken and definitely worth a second experience!

Hobbies: I love to restore antique wooden furniture and paint pottery! I also enjoy cuddling with my cat and spending time with family and friends.

Favorite animal or animal you’re most afraid of: My favorite animal is an elephant. I have always loved them, as I see them as gentle giants that have wise eyes and big hearts.

Who’s your role model and why?: My mom has always been my role model. She is the kindest, most selfless person I’ve ever met, her compassionate and hard-working attitude is astounding, and I am proud to have her as both a mother and a friend.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change?: I wouldn’t change a thing. The experiences I have had and obstacles I have overcome have molded me into the person I am today. I am proud of who I am, and wouldn’t change a thing.

Why did you choose WFM?: In short, I chose Wesley FM because they exceeded all of my expectations! To start, the education at WFM is top-notch, and the ability to train in obstetrics and in procedures like c-sections and colonoscopies is fantastic. More importantly, the people at WFM are kind, compassionate, and friendly. The faculty go out of their way to make you feel like an important part of the program, the residents are like family, and the staff truly care about you as a person. The feeling of community I got when I interviewed at this program, and even more so at Callback Weekend, showed me that this is a program that I would not only do well at, but flourish within. Finally, I chose WFM because of its history of producing innovators and its vision to continue to do so. I hope to make an impact as a family medicine physician, and I felt that Wesley Family Medicine was the perfect place to begin that journey.

After graduation, Dr. Miller will move to Olathe, KS, to practice at Olathe Health Family Medicine-Blackfoot. She will care for her patients in the outpatient setting, round on them in the inpatient setting, and provide obstetrical care. She will also be in the OB and hospitalist call pool.

“I was trained very well during Wesley Family Medicine residency. We saw the sickest of the sick and did lots of deliveries – it was awesome! We also got to work with lots of specialists.”

“I will miss the people the most when I leave – the residents, staff, patients…. But I’m excited to have more control over my schedule and have my own patient panel that I see all the time and get to know long-term.”

“I knew family medicine was for me the summer of my 1st year of medical school. At first, I thought I wanted to do pediatrics, but then I got to do a C-section and care for all age groups during my rural rotation, and I loved it! Then, in my 3rd year of med school, I knew I had made the right choice.”

University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita

Favorite candy/snack: Dot's Pretzels

Favorite movie or book: Forrest Gump

Favorite food: Lasagna

One thing most people don’t know about you: I grew up on a farm, but I have never been camping.

Dream vacation would be: Traveling through Europe (Italy, Rome, Spain, Portugal) in the summer!

Hobbies: Crafting, DIYing/pinteresting furniture, painting and cooking.

Favorite animal or animal you’re most afraid of: Snakes! I am terrified of snakes; this is an inherited fear from my dad, grandmother and great-grandmother!

Who’s your role model and why?:

My mom and dad, they have always been super supportive and inspire me by being really involved in the community and never knowing a stranger!

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change?: The high waters phase of my life?

Why did you choose WFM?: Seeing how outgoing and how much fun the WFM residents are. The residents and faculty have always been so welcoming and willing to teach and make students feel comfortable! I believe the training at Wesley will completely prepare me to be a good doctor wherever I end up practicing when I leave residency.

After graduation, Dr. Nguyen will join several Wesley Family Medicine alumni providing care at West Wichita Family physicians.

“Wesley Family Medicine Residency provided an environment where I could learn full-scope family medicine while also letting me hone additional skills that would fit my future practice goals.”

“I’ll miss the teamwork and comradery that comes with being in a residency program. The good thing is, I’ll still get to work with several of my fellow WFM alum! I’m so excited to use my training to care for patients and continue to learn from them.”

“I knew family medicine was for me during my 4th year of medical school. I loved the ability to care for patients and their families and continuing to care for them throughout their lives.”

University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita

Favorite candy/snack: Any savory. Savory > Sweets any day. My snack is usually just another meal of some sort. I graze throughout the day!

Favorite book: Where the Red Fern Grows- because dogs and love.

Movie: The Sound of Music, because Julie Andrews is the original Beyonce of her time.

Favorite food: Anything. Seriously. I have the appetite of a pubescent teenage boy. There's nothing I won't try at least once!

One thing most people don’t know about you: I was born in a hospital in Vietnam that went through a blackout in electricity the day I was born. Til this day, my brother is convinced that Mom and Dad took home the wrong baby.

Dream vacation would be: Somewhere where I can get do some historical and nature exploring. Back packing through Europe would be high on my list!

Hobbies: Is eating a hobby? I also like to read, garden, arrange flowers and play with my dog, Hank- who is a tubby Corgi.

Favorite animal: Chimps! Most afraid of snakes: for obvious reasons.

Who’s your role model and why?: My parents. They immigrated from a different country with nothing and raised two kids to know the value of education and helping others. They're the definition hard work.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change?: That one time I ate raw oysters non- stop and paid for it drastically as my vacation continued with multiple trips to every restroom.

Why did you choose WFM?: Wesley Family Medicine is like a second home. I initially went through the interview trail with the statement : "going to work with my friends" when asked what I looked for in a program. Wesley fit that mantra. From my time spent as a Sub-I, to seeing residents/staff / faculty outside of a "work" environment, I felt like I received great friendly support from everyone no matter the topic of discussion. Everyone had my best interest at heart and was invested in showing me how Wesley would help me grow as a new physician and person, overall.

Dr. Pfeifer will join West Wichita Family Physicians after graduation, where he will care for patients in the outpatient setting, including providing colonoscopies in the endoscopy suite.

“Residency at Wesley Family Medicine was a comprehensive and intensive training that prepared me to practice medicine in any setting.”

“I will miss the comradery of the team, but I am excited to begin moving forward and start my career.”

“During my 4th year of medical school, I did a rotation with Dr. Ed Lind, and that’s what made me want to be a family physician. I loved the variety of patients he got to care for and the personal relationships he had built with them.”

University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita

Favorite candy/snack: Snickers

Favorite movie or book: Forrest Gump

Favorite food: Seafood

One thing most people don’t know about you: I grew up a huge KU fan, but decided to go to K-State for college and have been a big Wildcats fan since!

Dream vacation would be: Alaska

Hobbies: Fishing, golf, spending time with family and friends

Favorite animal or animal you’re most afraid of: I am not a fan of snakes, or as I like to call them, nope-ropes.

Who’s your role model and why?: I have multiple family members, including my father, who have battled cancer. The strength and poise they have carried through their diagnosis and treatments have continually served as a model of how I wish to live my life. I couldn't be more proud of them.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change?: There are many things in history I wouldn't mind changing! However, personally, I am thankful for all the good and bad that has occurred in my life, as it has shaped me into the person I am today.

Why did you choose WFM?: WFM is a highly-respected, well-rounded, challenging residency program supported by amazing faculty and residents. Wesley trains some of the best family physicians in the state and I'm thankful to be a part of this program!

Dr. Raad will begin a one-year sports medicine fellowship at the University of Texas Health Houston McGovern Medical School. The fellowship is part UTHealth McGovern Medical School’s Family Medicine Residency Program, where Dr. Raad will join one other SM fellow.

“The opportunities made available by this residency program – everything from trauma rotations to inpatient pediatrics rotations to maternity care to peds ED – truly made me a well-rounded physician. And that’s, first and foremost, what I want to be.”

“I will definitely miss the family feel this program has – among the faculty and staff and especially among the residents. I am excited to fulfill my dream of becoming a fellowship-trained sports medicine physician. This program helped make that dream possible.”

“Multiple influences built my desire to be a family physician, including participating in medical mission trips to the Middle East through Global Health Outreach. I also had family members who suffered through great illness and cancer and who relied on their family physicians for help. Having played football since I was young, I knew I would enjoy being a sports medicine physician and family medicine was the perfect track to take.”

Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Favorite candy/Snack: Natalie’s Australian Strawberry Licorice and Swedish Fish.

Favorite movie or book: My favorite movie at the moment is the Avengers.

Favorite Food: New York Style Pizza (my wife is from NY so I might be biased).

One thing most people don’t know about you: Before medical school I was interested in Strong Man Competitions and trained in my garage to be able to squat nearly 500lbs.

Dream Vacation would be: Anywhere around the world where I can just sit back and relax without worrying about being somewhere or having to do anything. Most likely near a beach or in a cabin by a lake.

Hobbies: I love working on my truck, hunting, fishing, and playing/watching different kinds of sports, Football being my favorite.

Favorite animal or animal you’re most afraid of: my favorite animal are Bears and I’m most terrified of bees

Who’s your role model and why? My uncle who I was named after. He was truly a great man who loved the Lord with all his heart and every day worked his hardest to touch other peoples lives.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? I wish I could have met my wife sooner

Why did you choose WFM? Wesley was just the perfect fit for Rachel and I. She was interested in the woman’s health and I was interested in Sports medicine. The both of us are also are interested in overseas missions and wanted a place that would train us to be the best physicians around, especially if we are the only physicians for many miles. Once Rachel and I interviewed at this Wesley and saw that all the residents loved it here as well as how amazing all the faculty and staff were towards us, we knew that this was the place for us. It fit perfectly with everything we ever wanted in a program

Dr. Raney will join West Wichita Family Physicians, providing outpatient care, after graduation. She will also care for patients in the practice’s Minor Care Clinic, an urgent care clinic within the facility.

“The extensive training I received at Wesley Family Medicine prepared me well for independent practice. Our strong inpatient rotations (both required and elective) helped me appreciate and understand medicine at its core and made me better in the outpatient setting, too. My clinic experience improved my agenda setting/taught me how to appropriately manage my time when I’m with patients. Our faculty were terrific teachers – an all areas – and I feel very well-rounded.”

“I'll miss the people at WFM the most – the comradery we have at work is one of my favorite parts of residency and something I'll hold close to my heart for the rest of my career. I'm excited to build a patient panel and use the skills I've learned while in residency to serve my patients. I'm also excited to continue doing office procedures – something we were well trained on in residency.”

“Essentially, I've always known family medicine was for me. Shadowing my own family physician is what got me interested in medicine and doing my family medicine rotations in med school just cemented the idea. I enjoy the relationships family doctors develop with their patients. I love that we can care for all ages and several generations of the same family. We get to see and care for patients with such diverse backgrounds and health concerns.”

University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita

Favorite candy/Snack: Anything chocolate, but especially Reese's.

Favorite movie or book: Too many to choose from! It depends on my mood that day and how I want to feel.

Favorite Food: Fettuccine Alfredo and has been since I was a really young child. I could eat it everyday and never be sick of it.

One thing most people don’t know about you: I don't like Harry Potter. *Insert audible gasps everywhere*

Dream Vacation would be: Traveling through Europe. I've never been and there's so many places I'd love to see.

Hobbies: Playing with my dogs, reading, baking, and DIY craft projects

Favorite animal or animal you’re most afraid of: Spiders! (Are they considered an animal? Too bad, I'm counting them.) Basically they're all out to get me. My motto: Run, don't walk, away. Or better yet, burn it down.

Who’s your role model and why? My mother. She's such a selfless woman and I have always looked up to her with how she treats everyone around her. She's where I learned to be the compassionate human being I've become.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? I'd tell myself to just pay the extra money to change my flight that one time I had the stomach flu and had to fly across the country.

Why did you choose WFM? First and foremost, the people! Everyone here - residents, faculty, staff - are all amazing and truly welcome you like family. Wesley also offers the ability to learn full-spectrum family medicine, while tailoring your curriculum to what you want your future to look like.

Dr. Saffold will become a full-time faculty member at the Wesley Family Medicine Residency Program soon after his graduation. He will provide supervision and see patients in both the outpatient and inpatient settings, oversee the didactic schedule and other areas of curriculum and act as an advisor to select residents.

“The Wesley Family Medicine Residency afforded me full-scope family medicine training – everything from prenatal and newborn care to geriatrics as well as strong procedural experience. The program allowed me to see and experience all family medicine has to offer and find my areas of passion within it.”

“I’m not going to miss much about WFM because I’m coming back as faculty! I’m excited to teach and still be a part of a residency program. I will definitely miss my classmates, though.”

“I knew family medicine was for me prior to medical school. My rotations in med school gave me glimpses into the other specialties, but I was always drawn back to family medicine because, in my mind, that’s what a doctor was.”

Creighton University School of Medicine

Favorite candy/snack: Peanut Butter Crackers

Favorite movie or book: Be Cool (movie) or The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho (book)

Favorite food: Tacos

One thing most people don’t know about you: I grew up in Japan for 10 years

Dream vacation would be: Bora Bora, French Polynesia

Hobbies: Playing piano, traveling, cooking, playing games of any kind, racquetball, hanging out with family, planning events/vacations.

Favorite animal or animal you’re most afraid of: Snakes, something creepy about the slithering thing

Who’s your role model and why?: My wife. She is tenacious, smart, caring and loving. She is one of the best people that I have ever met and I am continually in awe of her perseverance.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change?: For the betterment of society I would have prevented Dr. Martin Luther King’s assassination. For personal gain I would have invested in Apple in the 80s. To make the world a better place I would prevent the creation of black licorice.

Why did you choose WFM?: I looked for a program that would train me to do full scope Family Medicine. Wesley Family Medicine offered the opportunity to work 1-on-1 with some specialists and hands on opportunities from deliveries to outpatient procedures. The residents were genuinely happy and glad they made the choice of WFM.

Upon graduation, Dr. Tanas will provide outpatient care at the Kelsey-Seybold Clinic in Houston, Texas.

“Wesley Family Medicine gave me a really strong foundation in full-spectrum family medicine and I enjoyed getting to spend time with everyone.”

“I will miss the people at the residency more than anything, but I am excited to be more independent.”

“During my clinical rotations in medical school, I realized family medicine was for me. I got the opportunity to see patients with varying needs and concerns. I knew that, as a family doc, I wouldn’t be limited to who I could treat.”

Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Favorite candy/Snack: Godiva dark chocolate and Cheetos

Favorite movie or book: my favorite books would have to be the Bible and Secrets of the Secret place by Bob Sorge. My faith is super important to me and those have both been so influential in my life.

Favorite Food: homemade pasta

One thing most people don’t know about you: I REALLY love Cheetos! I think they’re the best snack that has ever been invented. Seriously, I can eat them any time of day. I’ve gone through a Sams club sized bag in less than a week on multiple occasions.

Dream Vacation would be: eating my way through Italy

Hobbies: cooking, baking, reading, and spending time with friends and family

Favorite animal or animal you’re most afraid of: the animal I am most afraid of would have to be birds. To be honest I just don’t trust them. You have no idea what they’re thinking and they’re not always afraid of you.

Who’s your role model and why? My mom. She is the most selfless person I know! She always cares for the needs of others before herself and I hope to be half the person she is one day.

Why did you choose WFM? The people and the emphasis on full spectrum training! We felt so welcomed during our interview day and everyone we met in Wichita were so friendly! Sammy and I are also extremely interested in medical missions and were looking for a program that would really give us great full spectrum training especially when it comes to OB.

University of Kansas School of Medicine-Kansas City

Favorite candy/Snack: Chocolate

Favorite movie or book: The Hero and the Crown

Favorite Food: Chicken Tikka masala

One thing most people don’t know about you: I can say the alphabet backwards

Dream Vacation would be: A trip around the world

Hobbies: Reading, biking, flute, playing with my dog, scuba diving

Favorite animal or animal you’re most afraid of: I love dogs.

Who’s your role model and why? One of my role models is my grandmother. She had done so many amazing things, and she had done so much good in the world with her love and generosity. She has taught me so much about compassion and tenacity, and that good can come out of whatever life throws at you.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? I wouldn't, because I don't know what else it would change.

Why did you choose WFM? It felt like family. The faculty and residents are genuine, kind, and passionate, and that is the kind of doctor I want to be, so I want to surround myself with coworkers and mentors who will help me get there.

University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita

Favorite candy/Snack: Anything Chocolate!!

Favorite movie or book: I'll always be a Harry Potter fan, but I have to indulge in a good romance novel every once in a while.

Favorite Food: French Fries

One thing most people don't know about you: I may only be 5'2''; but I played basketball and volleyball in college.

Dream Vacation would be: Any foreign country! I've only left the country once, I went to Mexico, but hope to expand on this!

Hobbies: sports, camping, singing, spending time with my family.

Favorite animal or animal you're most afraid of: I absolutely love dogs! But I can't stand snakes or mice.

Who's your role model and why? My parents, they work so hard on our family farm that has been in our family for over 100 years. They've instilled a great sense of work ethic, provided for my sisters and me, and supported us in all of our endeavors.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? I would "stop and smell the flowers" more! I'm naturally a planner and worrier but I wish I would have realized that everything will turn out how it's supposed to be in the end.

Why did you choose WFM?

I chose WFM because of the people. Interacting with anyone from the residents to the faculty I felt at ease, I felt challenged, I felt autonomy, I felt guidance. I want to return to rural Kansas area to practice and knew that I would receive excellent broad spectrum training and WFM in order to reach these goals.

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev

Favorite candy/Snack: Right now, my favorite snack is a tangerine with a bag of Terra Chips Beets and Sweets.

Favorite movie or book: Lord of the Rings Trilogy.

Favorite Food: Granola with almond milk.

One thing most people don’t know about you: I did a year of ballet when I was younger.

Dream Vacation would be: Touring wineries and perfumeries in the south of France

Hobbies: Fitness, running, hiking, pilates, reading, studying other languages, cooking.

Favorite animal or animal you’re most afraid of: My favorite animal is a grizzly bear, but I’m most afraid of Polar bears. When I was in Alaska, I heard stories about polar bears going into towns to hunt people!

Who’s your role model and why? My husband. He inspires me to keep going and supports me always.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? I believe everything- even suffering—happens for a reason, so I don’t think I could change anything.

Why did you choose WFM?

As a family medicine physician, we are generalists, and I wanted to learn some subjects from specialists. I wanted dedicated Peds, Internal, and OB teaching faculty, and you usually don’t get that with an unopposed program. I also wanted a combination of rural and urban health. Wesley is the hospital where half of the state is referred to, so you see the rural population. However, the urban population also come to Wesley, so I will be ready to practice medicine wherever life takes me. Finally, Wichita is cultured, growing city, and I wanted to live somewhere my child and husband would enjoy living.

University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita

Favorite candy/snack: Reese’s Fastbreak

Favorite movie or book: Most recent favorite is Atul Gawande’s Being Mortal.

Favorite food: Mediterranean food!

One thing most people don’t know about you: Even though I tend to be more reserved and quiet, I love debating politics and religion and hope to be a force for changing our medical system in the future.

Dream vacation would be: Backpack hiking trip through Ireland or New Zealand

Hobbies: Sand volleyball, basketball, furniture restoration/refinishing.

Favorite animal or animal you’re most afraid of: Love my horses at my parent’s farm.

Who’s your role model and why?: My dad has been my lifelong role model because of his consistency. Consistency in putting God, family, and others first while finding joy and purpose in whatever God calls him to. He never stops reading and learning and I hope to be like him when I grow up.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change?: I definitely would have traveled more while in school and taken more time to learn Spanish better.

Why did you choose WFM?: I absolutely loved the people - residents, attendings, and clinic staff all striving for the best patient care and resident education possible while preserving the joy of practicing medicine during residency.

University of South Dakota, Sanford

Favorite candy/Snack: Maple Nut Goodies

Favorite movie or book: Harry Potter Books!

Favorite Food: Sushi

One thing most people don’t know about you: Growing up, I not only competed but also won three Oreo stacking contest.

Dream Vacation would be: My dream vacation would actually be a series of vacations to visit South Korea, Hawaii, Alaska, Napa Valley Wine Train, New Zealand, and Europe

Hobbies: I love painting, baking, knitting, playing board games, and watching movies and Netflix

Favorite animal or animal you’re most afraid of: My favorite animals are cats

Who’s your role model and why? My role model is my dad because he has always worked hard and made time for family too!

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? If I could go back in time with a winning lottery number, I would change the fact that I have never won the lottery,

Why did you choose WFM? Wesley offers full scope family medicine training including pediatrics and OB with C-sections, and everyone I met on my interview was friendly and welcoming.

University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita

Favorite candy/snack:

Chocolate anything and/or popcorn

Favorite movie or book:

Favorite TV show is "The Office"

Favorite food:

Donuts for breakfast, meatloaf for dinner!

One thing most people don’t know about you:

I'm proud to share that I've attended Future Astronaut Training Program (FATP) aka space camp for a couple summers in high school. ;)

Hobbies:

I enjoy home renovations/remodeling with my husband, DIY craft projects, caring for my two dogs, watching the KC Royals play baseball, spending time with family, and having late nights festivities with friends.

Who’s your role model and why?:

My mother! She is the hardest working individual that I know and inspires me to always keep fighting for what I believe in!

Why did you choose WFM?:

I chose Wesley Family Medicine for several reasons but what it came down to me were three main things: the people, the training, and the passion for and dedication to full-spectrum family medicine. This program recognizes and values my interest in becoming a well-rounded and confident rural physician that has a passion for obstetrics! I look forward in working with these like-minded individuals throughout the next three years of training.

University of Kansas School of Medicine-Kansas City

Favorite candy/Snack: Sweet Tarts

Favorite movie or book:

Book: Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Movie: The Martian

Favorite Food: Steak or Pasta

One thing most people don’t know about you: I played the cello in high school for four years.

Dream Vacation would be: traveling through Europe

Hobbies:

• Reading
• Swimming
• Going to the movies
• Game nights with friends
• Walking in the park
• Hanging out watching netflix

Favorite animal or animal you’re most afraid of:

Favorite: I love tigers

Afraid: I am deathly afraid of spiders

Who’s your role model and why?

My dad is my role model. He has taught me that you get in what you put out and that hard work always pays off. He taught me to always go after my dreams and that I could get there if I put in the effort. He never gives up and he is always striving to be the best he can possibly be. He is incredibly kind and considerate and taught me to be the same. He made me the person I am today.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change?

I would go back and tell myself to keep playing the cello. I regret that I have forgotten how to play.

Why did you choose WFM?

I chose Wesley Family Medicine because I want to become a full spectrum family medicine physician and Wesley offers C-section training, high volume OB, opportunities for many other procedures like vasectomies, colonoscopies, joint injections, and much much more. I loved that Wesley offers a lot of elective time to tailor my education to exactly what I want to learn. However, the most important reason I chose Wesley was because it felt like a family. You could see how everyone cared for each other and supported one another and I wanted to be a part of that community.

University of Kansas School of Medicine-Kansas City

Favorite candy/Snack: Kit-Kat

Favorite movie or book: "The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream" by Barack Obama

Favorite Food: Tacos

One thing most people don’t know about you: I secretly appreciate country music

Dream Vacation would be: Italy

Hobbies: Creative writing, reading, painting

Favorite animal or animal you’re most afraid of: Favorite animal - Elephant

Who’s your role model and why? Mother, she always supported my dreams and been the picture of strength and selflessness

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change? I would tell my younger self that not all things happen in a timeline I created for myself; some things happen in their own time. Patience is key.

Touro University Nevada

Favorite candy/Snack: Gobstoppers

Favorite movie or book: Jonathan Livingston Seagull

Favorite Food: All of it (except meat)

One thing most people don’t know about you: I played 3 years of semi-professional soccer

Dream Vacation would be: Backpacking in New Zealand

Hobbies: Soccer, Snowboarding, Hiking, sewing, Painting

Favorite animal or animal you’re most afraid of:

All animals are my favorite

Afraid of Spiders

Who’s your role model and why?

My parents, they taught me by example how to live a good life, full of family, friends, travel and adventure – and how to balance work, fun and love.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, what would you change?

One time in high school, I was sitting across the dinner table from Chris Pratt (He was our neighbor at the time). Anyways, I laughed and shot milk out of my nose.. It’d be nice to have a do over for that moment.

Why did you choose WFM?

I spent some years in Kansas while in college and was looking to return to those connections. Wesley seems like an excellent avenue to do so while also learning to be a b physician.

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences

Animal you are most afraid of: "Cougars! One almost got me while I was hunting!"

One thing most people don't know about you: “I dug dinosaur bones for three years in Wyoming.”

Why did you choose WFM? “It’s a great place to raise a family, the faculty are willing to teach and inspire, there are great residents, and the best training."

Dr. Freeman will join Cheyenne Plaza Primary Care in Cheyenne, Wyoming upon graduation. He will work from 8a-5p, Monday-Friday, along with one other physician and three APRNs. Dr. Freeman also intends to moonlight, working hospitalist and ER shifts on the weekends.

“I will miss the people at WFM – the residents, staff, faculty, everybody! But I am excited to move back home with my family and start my own practice. I look forward to having the responsibility to make my own choices for my patients.”

“Wesley Family Medicine Residency taught me a broad range of skills as well as how to network among other specialties. I was able to build on my medical knowledge in myriad areas while learning about the broad scope of primary care.”

“I knew family medicine was for me a few years into med school. I was considering other specialties, but when I did my family med rotation, I realized how much I like interacting with patients and getting to know them over time – and how much work there is to do for them in the FM setting. I also liked that I got to work with so many people.”

Dr. Lehman Wiens will practice full-time at the McPherson Center for Health, Family Practice Associates, a KMS-certified, rural, underserved area. She will join six other family doctors, sharing outpatient and newborn call. Dr. Lehman Wiens will practice obstetrics, including surgical obstetrics, and she will share OB call with three other physicians.

“I will miss my fellow residents who have taught me a great deal. I am excited to join rural family doctors to provide excellent healthcare for rural Kansans.”

“I appreciate WFM for giving me the ability to do C-sections and provide full-spectrum healthcare.”

“I knew family medicine was for me when I went to rural areas and saw how the family doctors needed to be prepared to respond to all types of circumstances; they may be the only physician for miles around.”

Dr. Nola will be starting his own Direct Primary Care practice, Doxa Healthcare. “It is a solo practice for now, but I am looking to recruit fellow 2020 WFM sharks in the next one-five years.”

“WFM has prepared me to face expected and unexpected challenges with a good attitude and innovative and flexible solutions.”

“I will miss the staff, faculty and my co-residents. Most of all, I will miss the free lunches, Wesley chips and free apple juice.”

“I am excited about starting my own practice and providing healthcare that is transparent, sensible and appropriately valued.”

“During my third-year medical school Family Medicine rotation, I knew family med was for me – seeing the residents interact.”

Dr. Pharris will begin practice at Cox Health Urgent Cares, a 24-hour urgent care facility in Springfield, Missouri. Dr. Pharris will work with approximately eight providers, covering many of their night shifts. He will work 12-hour shifts, 3-4 days/week.

“I’ll miss the people at WFM. Period. But I’m excited about this new adventure.”

“WFM has given me a well-rounded education that has prepared me to help any patient who walks through the door.”

“I knew family medicine was for me during my third year of med school when I learned that I liked pieces of every rotation.”

Upon graduation, Dr. Riley is planning to practice outpatient family medicine in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

“WFM has prepared me for practice. I think one of the most unique things about WFM is how it sends grads everywhere: DPC, urgent care, ER work, hospitalist, and outpatient with and without OB/scopes/colps/etc.”

“I knew family medicine was for me because of the people you get to take care of and the individuals who are also drawn to this area of medicine. It’s a great place to be!”

Dr. Siddiqi is going to be a hospitalist with Central Florida Hospitalist Partners in Orlando, FL. She will work one-week-on, one-week-off. The practice has hospitalists at eight hospitals across Orlando, but Dr. Siddiqi will work at one hospital with eight physicians and four APRNs.

“I will miss working with the other residents! But I am excited for my new schedule!”

“WFM definitely prepared me for practice, particularly the time I spent in the hospital and on the inpatient service. Drs. Fisher, Klouzek and Sinclair particularly grew my passion for inpatient medicine. The numerous specialists I worked with in the inpatient setting exposed me to various aspects of hospitalized healthcare, ultimately better preparing me for my career.”

“I knew family med was for me when I met other family doctors – they were kind and easy to get along with.”

Dr. Stewart will join Pacific Medical Centers in Bothell, Washington, where he will practice outpatient family medicine. He will work with approximately 10 family physicians.

“WFM allows you to tailor your experience to whatever your interests may be, allowing you to sharpen your strengths and improve your weaknesses, preparing you for whatever avenue of family medicine you desire.”

“The people are the best thing about WFM; that’s what I’ll miss. And the free lunch at Doc’s Dining! I’m excited to build my own practice and utilize all the education and training I received here at WFM.”

“I knew family medicine was for me when I shadowed a family doc in order to get ready for med school. I appreciated the variety of experience, the hands-on procedures, and the relationships he built with patients.”

Dr. Vedala will become an assistant professor at the Department of Family and Preventive Medicine at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. He will serve as a faculty member at their 12-12-12 family medicine residency program, providing full-spectrum care, including obstetrics.

“Wesley Family Medicine always allowed me the opportunity to be trained in whatever areas I was interested, be it newborn care, pediatrics, obstetrics…. WFM gave me the opportunity to pave the way to where I am today.”

“I will miss the people here at WFM the most because they were the main reason I came to this residency. It was the residents, faculty and staff who I came to think of as my family and my home. But I’m excited to be back home in Oklahoma and start a new life, being newly wed. And it’s only two hours away so I can easily come back – which I plan to do for the [KUSM-W Department of Family and Community Medicine] Symposium, NCFMRMS, and to give talks.”

“I decided family medicine was for me during my third year in medical school. Originally, I wanted to go into pediatrics, but I came to enjoy the variety of patients that family docs are able to see and the connections they make with their patients.”

Dr. Kristen Cline will stay in Wichita after graduation and provide locum tenens coverage in the surrounding area.

How has WFM prepared you for practice? What will you miss? Excited about what?

“The Wesley Family Medicine program gave me a wide-breadth of experience in various specialties. And I received lots of great training in procedures. I feel well equipped to handle anything that comes through the door. I will miss the community and comradery. It sounds cliché, but the program really was my second family. I moved from Texas to Wichita and was all alone, and this became my home away from home. I’m excited to put my skills to the test and build confidence in myself as a full-fledged family doctor.”

When did you know FM was for you?

“In medical school, I completed my pediatric rotation and that’s when I knew family medicine was for me. After that rotation, I thought, ‘I like kids, too!’ I always liked the variety of family medicine, but as it pertained to adults. After that rotation, I knew I wanted to see pediatric patients in addition to adults.”

Dr. Jeena George will join another physician at Excela Health Greensburg Family Medicine in Greensburg, PA, after she completes her residency training.

“Wesley FM prepared me by exposing me to different patient cultures and age groups during my inpatient and outpatient rotations. This will help me serve my patients no matter where I go across the country.”

“I will miss the resident and faculty comradery and being on different rotations. I am excited about my next phase in life and the ability to practice independently.”

“I knew family medicine was the specialty for me when I finished my surgery and internal medicine rotations in my 3 rd year of medical school and started my family med rotation. The wide spectrum of the patient population and the ability to focus on outpatient medicine interested me.”

Cole Gillenwater, MD, will stay in Wichita after graduation and join Primary Care Associates. Here, he will work with ten other physicians, providing outpatient care. The group of physicians shares weekend call responsibilities, and Dr. Gillenwater will be responsible for covering the Saturday morning acute care clinic.

Besides “preparing me to get a job,” Dr. Gillenwater credits the residency with giving him “the best” clinical training, along with “well-rounded” hospital training “so I now know what to do no matter what a patient presents with.”

“I will miss the comradery,” Dr. Gillenwater says of residency. “And having faculty to ask questions of. Although I won’t miss having to check out each patient with the faculty in the library,” he says with a laugh. “It’s cliché, but it feels like I’m leaving family.”

“I knew family medicine was for me during my first year of medical school. I had friends who talked to me, family who talked to me, and [chair of the KUSM-W Department of Family and Community Medicine] Dr. [Rick] Kellerman talked to me. Basically, I knew that I liked to talk to people and I needed to pick a specialty that was geared toward my personality and strengths.”

Dr. Jessica Paxson will join two physicians at Integrity Medicine, practicing direct primary care, after graduation.

“The Wesley Family Medicine Residency prepared me for practice by giving me autonomy, allowing me to see a wide variety of pathologies and giving me such broad-spectrum training.”

“I will miss the people and getting to hang out and talk to colleagues every day. But I’m excited to move forward and see what the future holds for direct primary care and my place in providing it.”

“I knew I wanted to be a family doc in my third year of medical school when I was on my rural rotation in Plainville, KS.”

After graduation, Dr. Reusser will become the fourth full-time hospitalist at Newton Medical Center.

“Wesley Family Med has prepared me to work in the hospital as well as in the clinic. I will miss the comradery of the residents; they were great people to work with. I hate goodbyes and my last day is very sad. But I am excited to finally start my “real doctor” job and to take care of a new set of patients. I am also excited to continue learning and learning and learning....”

“The environment and community at Wesley Family Medicine Residency was what made me decide to choose Wesley. The specialists we work with are wonderful and great teachers. I will miss the hospital and the Docs’ Dining lounge!”

“I chose family medicine because I like the patient continuity it allows for. Even though I’m going into hospital medicine, caring for the same sick patient for multiple days in a row is also a version of continuity that I appreciate.”

After graduation, Dr. Amanda Rhyne will become one of eight faculty members at the Smoky Hill Family Medicine Residency Program in Salina, KS. Dr. Rhyne notes that her schedule will be “all over the board,” but will consist of supervision 1-2 half-days/week, seeing her own clinic patients 1-2 half-days/week, taking call once every seven days, and acting as rounder on the inpatient service every two months.

“Receiving training at Wesley FM was how I found my passion for teaching. WFM is made up of residents who are driven to be better every day and attendings who will go far beyond what is expected to make the learning experience a great one. I will miss all of the fantastic people that I met along the way- patients, teachers, families. Although leaving will be tough, I will be just down the road at Smoky Hill- hopefully teaching as much to my future residents as the attendings here have taught me (and doing some learning along the way)!”

“When did I know family medicine was for me? I was a struggling first-year med student (who isn’t?!) participating in a standardized patient case. I went in and tried to picture this “fake” patient as a family member or a friend. I went on with the interview and exited the room. I took a deep breath and looked up, feeling like the encounter went ok, which was more than I could sometimes say for my studies. [KUSM-W Department of Family and Community Medicine Chair] Dr. Kellerman was standing outside of the room and I thought, “Oh no, what did I do wrong?” He came up and said, “That was great! Have you ever thought about family medicine?” It changed my whole educational career path. That day I found something that fit.”

University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita

Where you’re going (Name of practice/what will your typical schedule look like/how many other docs will you work with, etc.) Mid Kansas Family Practice in Hesston, KS. Schedule will be outpatient clinic Mon-Fri and Endoscopy one half day a week. 1 other doc in the practice and 3 NPs and 1 PA.

How has WFM prepared you for practice? What will you miss? Excited about what? I view my preparation at WFM as excellent for my chosen path. I feel confident with managing my time in clinic and juggling the responsibilities of a primary care doc during those visits. I also am graduating with confidence in endoscopy procedures. I will miss the camaraderie of having so many peers in such close proximity. I have felt like I have bonded with the residents and faculty at WFM as family. I am excited to see what life outside of education actually looks like (though of course our education never truly end).

When did you know FM was for you? Early on. I felt that primary care was a way to reach many people at a time in their life that I could do the most good through early action. Since I love taking care of patients of all ages, family medicine was the obvious choice. I also love the medical complexity I sometimes see in clinic, that I can have visits next to each other ranging from something as simple as a viral URI to something as complex asnew onset Lupus. These are the host of patient types that WFM has prepared me to take care of.

University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita

After graduation, Dr Baalman will work one week on, one- week off, as a Carepoint hospitalist in Wichita, KS. He will share his responsibilities with about 20 other hospitalists, including taking call two nights a month.

“I’m prepared to take this position, and I’m excited that I get to keep taking care of patients in our community. But I’ll miss the other residents; we spent so much time together.”

“I knew in med school that I wanted to be a family doc. It was broad and I could do anything, and it gave me the opportunity to change courses throughout my career.”

University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

After graduation, Dr. Canales will return to her home state of Oklahoma to work for Team Health in Oklahoma City. She will work as a hospitalist, on 12-hour shifts, with two partners.

“WFM has prepared me well; I will miss knowing the routine and all of the specialists I’ve worked with and the network of people I’ve built. I’m excited about moving home though.”

“I knew family medicine was for me when I was ten. I had a great family doc and my great-uncle is a family doc, and I always looked up to him.”

University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita

After graduation, Dr. Chiles will be practicing at Hunter Health Clinic in Wichita, KS. She will be providing outpatient care along with another family doctor and two pediatricians.

“I feel like I am super prepared to care for patients post-residency. I have learned how to manage everything from patients in the ICU to patients in the clinic.

“I will miss the people the most. I will truly miss my co-residents and faculty mentors. I am excited about having a schedule that will give me a little more flexibility.”

University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine

Dr. Crase is joining the TCMH Licking Family Clinic in Licking, MO. He will be the sole physician in the clinic (with a PA), where he’ll work Monday-Friday, completing rounds on his patients before or after clinic. Dr. Crase will share medicine, OB and peds call with the hospital physicians.

“I feel prepared. WFM provided me a broad education. I’m going to Missouri to do what I set out to do – I knew early in med school that I wanted to provide broad-spectrum care in a small town. I will miss everybody I worked with. But I’m excited to head off to my next venture.”

“I knew early in med school that family medicine was for me; I knew I wanted to do broad-spectrum care in a small town.”

Oklahoma College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery

After graduation, Dr. O’Dell will be practicing at the Via Christi Clinic in Derby. She will be doing outpatient with some OB and Newborn Care. She plans to continue doing OMT as a part of her practice as well as continuing to teach and take medical students and residents. Dr. O’Dell is joined by two other family physicians and one pediatrician. Hours will be mostly Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm

“I feel like I am really well prepared to do OB and to be an outpatient doc because of WFM.”

“I'm mostly going to miss the people here because they are what make the work so much easier.”

“I'm excited about being in charge of my schedule and getting to build a practice.”

Jagiellonian University Medical College

Upon graduation, Dr. Rewerski will head back to Poland (where he is from and where his wife lives), and will begin completing requirements to attain his Polish medical license. Though he will practice in Poland, he will continue to come back to Kansas to provide locum tenens coverage.

“Because of WFM, I feel very comfortable both in the clinic and in the hospital. I’m excited to spend more time with my wife and family but will miss my fellow residents and colleagues. And Wichita – I like Wichita!”

University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita

After graduation, Dr. Rowe will join Precision Family Medicine, a private outpatient practice in Carrollton, TX.

“Wesley Family Med made me a well-prepared physician. I feel confident in my abilities to go out and treat patients.”

“I will miss the comradery that we have at Wesley Family Med. I will definitely miss having all the attendings around to bounce ideas off of. I’m excited to finally be in charge of my own schedule and that I get to treat patients, knowing I’m the one who’s solely overseeing their care. I’m also looking forward to developing those new patient relationships.”

University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita

After graduation, Dr. Shields will become the 12th physician at Wichita Family Medicine Specialists in Wichita, KS. She will work 4.5 days a week and will share weekend phone call with her partners. During the week, she will take all calls on her patients and will see all her newborn patients in the hospital.

“WFM taught me how to be a doc – I saw a variety of patients and illnesses and had helpful faculty who taught me. I will miss the comradery of the residency, but I am excited that I won’t have to spend nights in the hospital anymore!”

“I knew I wanted to go into family medicine about a year into medical school. I was drawn to the variety – I’d get bored with anything else.”

University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita

“I am excited about having control over my schedule, living with my life partner (finally!), earning an income, and joining a team where I will be a valued team member and contributor.”

University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita

After graduation, Dr. Baalmann will join Wamego Health Center in Wamego, KS. She will be doing full-spectrum medicine sans OB. In addition, she will also do hospital work, colonoscopies, colposcopies, and nursing home visits.

"WFM has prepared me for everything. I wouldn't be where I am if it wasn't for residency!"

Touro University Nevada

After graduation, Dr. Hollingshead will practice in Utah with two other doctors. He will cover clinic five days a week, as well as his own inpatients, OB, C-sections, and colonoscopies. He will also cover the ER 6-8 shifts a month.

"WFM has prepared me to do all of this. Where else could you be trained to do outpatient, inpatient, OB, and C-sections? I will miss my colleagues and the people I worked with every day, but I am excited for the future!”

University of Oklahoma

After graduation, Dr. Karbowski is from Colorado, and so, is excited to join Brush Family Medicine in Brush, Colorado. Working with three family docs and an OB/GYN, Dr. Karbowski will cover OB call every Wednesday and every fourth weekend, and she’ll take outpatient clinic call (for Brush FM clinic and a neighboring clinic) once a week, every seven weeks.

“I will miss the people at Wesley FM; they always made work a joyful experience, it was an environment where we worked as a team. The residency – and Wesley Medical Center – do a great job of training you to a level above what you will actually practice/see after graduation. We work with so many specialists and take care of such sick patients; we are more than qualified post-graduation. I’m excited to spend more time with my family. I’m also excited to focus more on rural health and women’s heath, both of which I am passionate about.”

“I knew family medicine was for me when I realized I not only got to deliver babies but also got to meet and care for their siblings and parents. I got to see the whole family.”

University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita

After graduation, Dr. Klein will join Lyons Medical Center and Rice County Hospital in Lyons, KS. He will be doing full-spectrum including clinic, hospital, ER, OB with C-sections, endoscopy, and pretty much anything that walks in the door.

"WFM has prepared me for full-spectrum practice by providing opportunities to work closely with specialists in multiple fields and the opportunity to gain skills for many procedures. I feel comfortable going to a small town where there are no specialists and am excited to continue my education as I enter into my first year of practice! I'll miss having my fellow residents to bounce ideas off of and all the faculty who was always willing to help at any moment!”

University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita

After graduation, Dr. Ly will practice in Manhattan, KS as the only physician in a brand new clinic. She will also help with hospitalist work as needed on the weekends, as well as perform common procedures.

“WFM has provided me with a lot of good clinical experience with a lot of good specialists and teachers. I will miss the comradery, but I’m excited to start making money. That’s the truth!”

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences

One thing people don't know about you? “I collect Starbucks city mugs. I have about 20.”

Why did you choose WFM? “The faculty and residents are the physicians that I want to become."

Keck School of Medicine - University of Southern California

After graduation, Dr. Plucker will join Bloomington Health Center, a federally qualified health center in Southern California. She will focus on outpatient medicine with no hospital or OB work, alongside a pediatrician and two nurse practitioners.

“WFM’s clinic, rural, and underserved medicine rotations and volunteering at JayDoc all helped give me the experiences necessary. I will miss the support of such great faculty and residents, having such a great nurse and all around amazing clinical staff, and having Katie to help keep me on track! But, I’m excited to have a normal schedule!”

Des Moines University

After graduation, Dr. Turner will join four other doctors in McPherson, KS. He will primarily focus on outpatient, but will also be responsible for C-section and OB call every three days.

“WFM prepared me to be a great doctor. I’m going to miss working with the wonderful faculty, residents, and staff, but I’m excited to see my family more often!”

University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine

After graduation, Dr. Downen will become a hospitalist in Wichita, KS with Premier Hospitalists of Kansas. With 15 other physicians, he will split his time between five different locations, working one week on, one week off.

"WFM has provided me full- spectrum training so I can do hospital OB, clinic, ER in the US and Haiti, and become cool and confident in my skills. It has also given me great resources to lean on when I do need extra help or have questions. WFM has helped me grow as a person.

I am excited to be free, do my own thing, make real money, and travel.

I will miss the people, obviously. And cheesy as it is, the fantastic heart and soul of WFM.

University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita

After graduation, Dr. Froese will join the 29 doctors at West Wichita Family Physicians. He will work in the outpatient setting, typically working Monday through Friday with the occasional weekend.

"WFM has prepared me to handle procedures and be more efficient. I am well-rounded now and have the ability to do immediate care and procedures.

I am excited for a paycheck. Also, a steady schedule, consistent work, no supervision, and not having to check out all my patients! It will be nice to be closer to my house.

I will miss hanging out in the team room and call room with other residents and Jeopardy."

University of Kansas School of Medicine - Kansas City

After graduation, Dr. Stewart is starting his own practice in Pittsburg, KS. He will do inpatient and outpatient for his solo practice but will share weekend call with other private practice doctors.

"WFM has prepared me by providing a robust training program.

Loma Linda University School of Medicine

After graduation, Dr. Villalobos will join HealthCore, an FQHC in Wichita, KS. She will typically work Monday through Friday in the outpatient setting, but will also be responsible for about four deliveries a month.

"WFM has prepared me in lots of ways. I’m a more well-rounded physician who has had great broad-spectrum experience. I am excited to get out a little bit on my own and see what the real world / real practice is like,But I’ll stay in touch with faculty and specialists

I will miss the comradery of the staff/faculty/everybody. And I’ll miss inpatient medicine, but hopefully not forever."

University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita

After graduation, Dr. Watson will become a full-time hospitalist in Parsons, KS, with full-spectrum moonlighting responsibilities in rural Kansas.

"WFM has provided me with the skills and confidence to practice in a wide array of clinical settings. From seeing patients in the ICU, to performing C-sections and colonoscopies, to running code blues, WFM offers an incredible training environment.

I am excited to take the summer off and travel, and can’t wait to get started this fall working as a hospitalist.

I will miss my co-residents and attending physicians (in and outside of family medicine) who are now like a second family to me. I can’t imagine residency training without these folks."

University of Kansas School of Medicine - Wichita

After graduation, Dr. Wiens will join Integrity Medicine in Newton, KS, focusing on outpatient medicine.

"WFM has taught me to care for a diverse group of patients and to provide quality medical, social, and emotional care.

I will miss the people, of course. I love the great office staff and nurses. I'm excited to make my own schedule and start on this new journey. "

Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine

After graduation, Dr. Wurtz will practice full-spectrum family medicine with OB at Community Memorial Hospital and the Community Physician's Clinic in Marysville, KS.

"WFM has been able to offer me a wide spectrum of high-level training - from level 1 trauma and ICU care, to surgical obstetrics. I'll miss the camaraderie with my fellow residents and faculty.

I'm excited to move closer to home and family, of course! "

Kansas City Univ. of Medicine and Biosciences

After graduation, Dr. Dieckmann will join WFM Alum, Nate Krug, MD, at Lone Tree Medical Clinic and Litzenberg Memorial County Hospital in Central City, NE. The practice has three other doctors and she will cover inpatient and outpatient medicine, as well as the ER.

"WFM gave me great, full-scope training. I feel like I am well prepared for both inpatient and outpatient setting. I am not doing OB but if some case ever walks in to my ER, I feel very well prepared for that too. I think that WFM has also encouraged great doctor-patient relationship development, and I know I'll use those skills in my practice. WFM is an incredible place and I feel so very blessed to have spent some of the most important moments of my life here. But if you made me say what I will miss the most, it's definitely the people. I have seen most of these people more than my own family over the past 3 years and they all filled that space so fully. They have been my family and they will all be greatly missed.

I am excited about getting settled in. Spending time in a place that I plan to be at for a long time and not having to move around from month to month or year to year. I am excited about the impact I'll have with my patients and the relationships I'll develop. I'm excited about joining a great, fun group of doctors who are going to make it fun to be at work every day. I'm excited about being closer to my family and my kids getting to spend more time with their grandparents and cousins."

University of Kansas School of Medicine -KC

Upon graduation, Dr. Micah Hall will be joining Andover Family Medicine, a private outpatient practice in Andover, KS. As the third doctor in the practice, he will work four days a week in the clinic, and will also do procedures including colonoscopies, upper-endoscopies, and vasectomies. He will also have one evening of home/phone calls a week and one weekend a month of home/phone call. Dr. Hall will do his own inpatient care at Kansas Medical Center.

"After residency at WFM, I feel very prepared in all aspects of my training (clinic, hospital, procedures) and I’m going to miss the people the most--the staff and faculty here at the clinic."

University of Kansas School of Medicine - KC

After graduation, Dr. Little will join ComCare, a part of Saline Regional Health Center, in Minneapolis, Kansas. She will be in clinic full-time, and will have 1/3 calls, including ER coverage.

"I have learned so much from WFM. I have had the opportunity to do many procedures and feel comfortable with almost all office procedures. I feel very comfortable practicing inpatient medicine after my time at WFM and also feel comfortable covering the ED. I have called the on-call attendings or the attendings supervising many times to ask questions.

I am excited to go home [to Minneapolis]!! I am also excited to have 4 full days a week dedicated to clinic and thus the opportunity to really get to know my patients. I am excited about small town life and raising my family in a small town. I am thrilled to be working with the staff and nurses at ComCare Minneapolis as I have known some of them since I was a small child.

I will miss the people at WFM. WFM is such a supportive and family-like environment to train in and I have loved my time here. I will honestly miss call and inpatient CAP if you can believe it. Many of my best experiences medically over the last 3 years happened while on call. Call is so fast paced and changing all the time. I also will miss rounding on CAP with our attendings. They are great to learn from but also trust the residents and treat us like colleagues."

Rocky Vista Univ. College of Osteopathic Med.

After graduation, Dr. McDonald will move to Brush, CO and will work at East Morgan Community Hospital and Brush Family Medicine Clinic. She will be doing family medicine clinic, OB (including c-sections), and in-patient pediatrics.

"WFM prepared me by offering broad-spectrum training. I will miss the comfort of supervision. I will miss the people; everyone at WFM has become my family over the last 3 years and I can't imagine not seeing them on a day-to-day basis. I am excited to hopefully be in our 'forever home' and be close to family."

University of Missouri- Columbia School of Med.

After graduation, Dr. Owens will join The Liberty Clinic in Liberty, MO.

University of Kansas School of Medicine - W

Dr. Tessa Rohrberg is going into rural private practice with outpatient and inpatient services in a practice with three other doctors at Family Care Center in Winfield, KS. Duties include daily rounding at the hospital and clinic, as well as a one in four weekend call coverage. She will be working five days a week.

"WFM has prepared me well in regards to acute care training and broad spectrum training. I will miss the acuity of the hospital. I will miss my fellow residents and the camaraderie we have developed. I'm excited about being my own boss and stepping out on my own."

University of Kansas School of Medicine - KC

After graduation, Dr. Steventon will join the Family Care Center in Winfield, KS. She will work in both the inpatient and outpatient settings, and will also do OB.

"WFM prepared me for full-spectrum family medicine. Any procedure you want to do, they’ll get for you."

Kansas City Univ. of Medicine and Biosciences

Upon graduation, Dr. Jessica Treece will be joining Wright Memorial Hospital, a hospital-employed group practice in Trenton, MO. She will work four days a week and duties will include clinic, nursing home, and inpatient medicine. Dr. Treece will also work in the ER on the side and serve as a team sports physician for North Central Missouri College. Dr. Treece will work with three other doctors, taking medicine call during the week and every fourth weekend.

"Wesley FM prepared me the most via the hands-on experience. I will miss the people. I am excited about small town medicine; that’s what I always wanted to do."

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences

Upon graduation, Dr. Clawson will join a team of 16 Wesley Medical Center hospitalists, where he will focus on inpatient medicine. He will care for ICU and floor patients, working seven days on and then having seven days off.

Dr. Clawson became interested in working in the hospital during his PG2 year after completing his ICU and CAP-H rotations. He liked the instant gratification of seeing a really sick person improve, get better, and then get sent home.

“Wesley has been a great home for three years. I am sad to leave, but I am looking forward to the next chapter.”

University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita

After graduation, Dr. Dimitt will move to Smith Center, Kansas to practice full-spectrum family medicine with three other partners. Her primary duties will include working in the clinic, in the hospital (including delivering babies), and doing minor surgical procedures.

“I’m going to miss my family at Wesley Family Medicine, but am thankful for the preparation they’ve given me for my new job (rural medicine).”

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences

Dr. Foster will join nine other doctors at Wichita Family Medicine Specialists, primarily working in the clinic with some inpatient medicine duties. He will work five days a week, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., but will also keep doing locum tenens in Kansas. Dr. Foster is interested in maintaining patient relationships in a clinic environment.

“I had a wonderful time at Wesley Family Medicine, and I gained a great wealth of knowledge. I am ready to move onto next step in my career.”

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences

After graduation, Dr. Foster will join seven doctors at Hillside Medical Office in Wichita. She will work part-time, three days a week, so she can still spend time at home with her family. She plans on seeing all ages of patients and doing in-office procedures, including skin lesion removals, fracture care, and colposcopies.

“I’ve really enjoyed my time at Wesley Family Medicine and all the opportunities it gave me. I’m excited to start the next chapter of my career and utilize all of my training and skills.”

University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita

Upon graduation, Dr. Haack will move to Smith Center, Kansas, where she will join a full-scope practice, including operative obstetrics, as well as inpatient and outpatient care. She is looking forward to being back in a rural community, where she will get to know her patients in and out of the doctor’s office.

“After being here for five years (two at KUSM-Wichita and three at WFM), I am sad to be leaving the medical community here, but excited about how prepared I am because of the training I received here.”

University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita

Upon graduation, Dr. Hemphill will join five hospitalists at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. She will care for hospital patients and do admissions, working seven days on and seven days off. Every sixth week, she will work nights.

“I didn’t have an interest in being a hospitalist until I did my hospitalist rotation during my second year, and I really liked it. I had a knack for it, and it was nice to see instantaneous results. You work to make the patient well, and then they go home. I am excited to have a new schedule where I can be a doctor and a mom at the same time. But it is bittersweet to leave.”

University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita

I am a homegrown Kansan from the Flint Hills and proud graduate of Wesley Family Medicine. I did my undergraduate at Kansas State University, medical school at the University of Kansas, and residency at Wesley Family Medicine. I am a certified nursing home medical director and pursuing training as functional medicine practitioner, and I also serve on the Kansas Board of Adult Care Home Administrators (previously as the chairperson), Medical Director of the Standardized Patient Center at KU-Wichita, and aboard member for Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice and Bridges Healthcare (Palliative Care).

I find myself constantly curious and love to ask why! My motto is ‘think upstream’ and my practice of medicine revolves around promoting optimum function and looking for the root causes of dysfunction - we were made to live and thrive! Building on these, my professional interests include preventative medicine and public health, adult medicine and chronic disease management. And central to all of these is the mental, emotional and spiritual health of the person. In teaching and practice, I am drawn toward pathophysiology and disease processes rather than procedures and enjoy partnering with patients to create and meet their own health goals.

Away from the office I enjoy hanging with my family, including my grade school twins, gardening, any excuse to be outdoors, community, music in almost any form, reading a good book, yoga, coffee and loose leaf tea (Spice Merchant, anyone?), and nerding out about Star Wars and the “Legend of Zelda."

University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita

After graduation, Dr. Vaughn will work as a hospitalist in McPherson, Kansas. Along with one other hospitalist and an APRN, she will provide inpatient care. The hospitalist program is brand new, and she is looking forward to using her background in medicine and nursing to help develop the department. Dr. Vaughn will work three to four days on and off, for 24 hours at a time. Dr. Vaughn knew she wanted to work in the hospital after she helped with a Tylenol overdose at 3 a.m. during her intern year.

“Twenty years ago, I started in the Wesley Medical Center Radiology Department as a clerk. This will be the first time I’m not affiliated closely at WMC. It is a strange feeling, but I’m looking forward to McPherson. I am excited for a job that I like and that still allows time with my family and being a mom.”

University of Missouri Columbia – School of Medicine

Upon graduation, Dr. Simmons will work with Ottawa Family Physicians with six other physicians. He will work approximately 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. four days a week, as well as every seventh Saturday morning. The doctors take turns covering hospitalist shifts, but cover their own OB patients all the time. Dr. Simmons will be on c-section call along with two other Ottawa family physicians. He has known since medical school that he wanted to do full-spectrum family medicine with OB. He is also looking forward to being close to the Kansas City area.

“I really enjoyed my time at Wesley Family Medicine, and I know that it’s prepared me well. I am looking forward to taking all of my education and experiences out into the real world.”

University of Medicine and Biosciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine

Upon graduation, Dr. Bloesser became a physician at Heartland Healthcare Clinic in Abiline, KS.

University of Medicine and Biosciences, College of Osteopathic Medicine

Upon graduation, Dr. Dinkel became a physician at Heartland Healthcare Clinic in Abiline, KS.

University of Nebraska College of Medicine

Upon graduation, Dr. Krug became a physician at Lone Tree Medical Clinic in Central City, NE.

Creighton University School of Medicine

Upon graduation, Dr. Linck became a hospitalist at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS.

University of North Dakota School of Medicine

Upon graduation, Dr. Morgan became a hospitalist at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS.

University of Kansas School of Medicine – Wichita

Upon graduation, Dr. Nigh became a physician at Family Physicians of Kansas in Andover, KS.

Medical College of Wisconsin

Upon graduation, Dr. Winchester became a hospitalist at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS.