St. Vincent has been training Family physicians since family medicine became a specialty in early 1970, making it one of the first family medicine residencies in the nation.
It is a unique and exciting place to train and practice medicine. We have all the resources and academics of a university medical center with the feel of a community hospital.
According to the Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors, an AOC is "a framework to allow residents to pursue some differentiation in their training beyond the core, yet not to the level of a yearlong fellowship. One might consider these similar to a "minor" in college. The AOC's are individualized to the needs of the resident and his/her future community and practice."
Goal: To enhance geriatric education with advanced experience in multiple aspects of care of the aging patient.
Please visit the St. Vincent Geriatrics Fellowship for more information about that opportunity.
For any questions about the Geriatric AOC, please contact Dr. Anne Knox. AKNOX@ascension.org
The Global Health AOC was established to provide an opportunity for residents who have special interest in caring for underserved populations, both here in the US and internationally. It is a multi-faceted approach to prepare residents for their careers in which they might incorporate international medicine trips or care for vulnerable populations in the US. Residents are encouraged to sign up for the AOC starting in the last 3 months of their first year of residency and no later than 6 months into their second year.
To see more about St. Vincent's dedication to Global Health initiatives, please visit the Physician Outreach Network website.
For any questions about the Global Health AOC, please contact Dr. Curt Ward. curt.ward@ascension.org
The hospitalist AOC was developed to give residents opportunities for more experience with inpatient medicine, allowing them to care for hospitalized patients confidently. They will be prepared to practice as hospitalists or to practice traditional family medicine. Residents are encouraged to sign up for the AOC starting in the last 3 months of their first year of residency and no later than 6 months into their second year.
Residents will do extra inpatient rotations to gain more experience. Several will be required, and many more are available for residents to tailor their experience.
Required Rotations:
Residents gain experience in common inpatient procedures through their rotations.
For any questions about the Hospitalist AOC, please contact Dr. Elizabeth Roth: elroth@ascension.org.
The Maternal Child Health AOC was established to provide an opportunity for residents to develop additional expertise in the care of women and children. Our focus is to provide optimal and individualized care for mothers and their babies throughout pregnancy and around the time of birth. The MCH AOC was established in 2008. The additional experience can be chosen for residents who have an interest in OB or residents who have a passion for women's health. Residents are encouraged to sign up during second year.
For any questions about the Maternal and Child Health AOC, please contact either Dr. Julie Holt, Julie.Holt@ascension.org or Dr. Puja Samudra, Puja.Samudra@ascension.org.
The Sports Medicine AOC was created to provide a more in-depth experience for residents interested in primary care sports medicine. Family Medicine residents will be trained in the evaluation and management of common musculoskeletal problems and medical conditions that occur in active individuals in a wide variety of settings.
For any questions about the Sports Medicine AOC, please contact Dr. Tim Von Fange, Timothy.VonFange@ascension.org
Program Director
Hometown: Springfield, IL
Undergraduate: Butler University
Medical School: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Dr. Harris-Bromund is a graduate of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. After completing her residency in family medicine at St. Vincent, she joined the faculty of the residency program. Her special areas of interest involve women and children's health. As a faculty member, she enjoys teaching medical students at different levels of training. Heidi and her husband have two children.
The St. Vincent Family Medicine Residency Program has a long tradition of training first-rate Family Physicians. Established in 1971, our program has a proudly Family Physicians to provide phenomenal care to their patients in a stimulating academic setting.
We are a mission focused program in the tradition of Ascension Health, the largest Catholic health system in the country. We train physicians to provide health care that is safe, effective, and available to all. Ascension’s Core Values of Service of the Poor, Reverence, Integrity, Wisdom, Creativity, and Dedication guide us in all that we do in our training program.
The Program provides outstanding depth in multiple areas of training. Our residents score above the national average on In Training Exams and the American Board of Family Medicine Certifying exam. We also strike the necessary balance between personal and professional lives with resident retreats and gatherings in faculty homes. We seek to provide a challenging academic program in a relaxed, family friendly environment.
Our residents enjoy a congenial academic environment with colleagues in Internal Medicine, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, as well as Transitional Year, General Surgery and Podiatry residencies. We are home to a well-established Geriatrics Fellowship and a Sports Medicine Fellowship as well as a Hospice/Palliative Care Fellowship. Our excellent relationship with the other St. Vincent residencies and fellowships provide Family Medicine residents with a broad number of rotation experiences and learning and didactic opportunities. Our residency’s goal is to give interns a robust core knowledge in Adult, Child and Pregnancy Care and then personalize training in the 2nd and 3rd year of residency for each resident. We tailor a program that meets each resident’s personal preference for procedural proficiency or specialized experience in Obstetrics, Sports Medicine, Geriatrics, Global Health, Pediatrics and Underserved Care.
We emphasize the development of leadership skills and teamwork to enable our resident physicians to practice top-notch quality medicine while enhancing the health of the community we serve. Our community involvement includes sports physicals in local schools, providing side-line coverage to local high school sports teams, volunteering in the community and at St. Vincent House and hosting health fairs in the Primary Care Center and the local community.
We are fortunate to have a large patient base, which gives our residents the opportunity to train in all areas of Family Medicine. Our Family Medicine Center provides a vital facility in which to care for our patients and educate residents and students. Our three Indianapolis campus hospitals care for patients with all types of diagnosis, from low to very high complexity and give residents exposure to adults, newborns and children, and maternity care. One of the most exciting additions to St. Vincent is the Simulation Center which opened in 2018. The simulation center will allow residents to learn procedures or patient management skills using high fidelity trainers and simulators.
Our graduates enter a variety of practice types and we have a successful history of matching residents into fellowship programs. Many residents practice in outpatient settings with some additionally providing hospital and OB care. Additionally, we have former graduates practicing academic medicine, urgent care, emergency room care, hospitalist careers, information technology and palliative care.
We are an exceptionally strong residency and we recruit students who are focused on academic excellence, high quality and safe patient care and who want to train in a professional and inquisitive environment. Our Ascension Core Values show with our residency’s Care for the Poor, Creative Educators, Dedication to Quality, Reverence to Life, Personal Integrity which is role-modeled and learned and the Wisdom of Family Medicine.
I invite you to explore why you should join the family of St. Vincent Family Medicine in Indianapolis!
Behavioral Sciences
Dr. Barbera helps residents manage stress with a unique combination of retreat activities, class meetings, standardized stress surveys, motivational coaching for healthier lifestyles, emotional and social intelligence inventories, and favorite desserts. Clinically, he provides same day behavioral health consults in the Family Medicine clinic for depression, anxiety, insomnia, chronic pain, smoking cessation, obesity, and chronic illness management. This integrated care model helps residents manage difficult patients and improve their clinic efficiency while providing convenient access to evidence-based coping skills for their patients.
Dr. Barbera was presented the 2009 James D. Linden Community Service Award, Indiana Psychological Association. Created in 1966 and renamed in 1984 in honor of the late James D. Linden, this award is presented periodically to an individual who has advanced the aims and purposes of psychology as a science and/or a profession by dealing with the public. Examples of the types of service for which this award is made include an outstanding public education effort relating to psychological principles or outstanding political leadership on behalf of the psychological welfare of the people.
Tom was born and raised in the Chicago area. He moved to Albuquerque, NM for graduate school and completed his internship training at Wilford Hall Medical Center in San Antonio. Before moving to Indiana in 2001 he was an Air Force psychologist stationed in Florida, where he was involved in family medicine residency training for 4 years. His areas of interest include resident stress, integrated primary care, and health psychology. When not spending time with his wife and two children he enjoys exercise and sleep.
PCC Medical Director / FM Clinical Faculty
Hometown: Indianapolis
Undergraduate: Indiana University
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine
Dr. Bercovitz has been associated with St. Vincent Hospital since his junior year of medical school, and he completed his family medicine residency here in 1990.
He began a solo private practice at that time, which he continued for 19 years. In addition, he continued his involvement with the family medicine residency program as a community faculty preceptor.
In 2009, Dr. Bercovitz joined the St. Vincent Medical Group, and in February 2016, he became the Clinical Director of the Family Medicine Residency Program at St. Vincent. His passion for teaching and advocacy for physicians and residents, led Dr. Bercovitz to accept the position as Medical Director of the St. Vincent Joshua Max Simon Primary Care Center in October. He remains as a faculty member with the Family Medicine Residency Program.
Dr. Bercovitz is a past recipient of the Indiana Academy of Family Practice Physician of the Year and a four time recipient of the St. Vincent Residency Program Teacher of the Year. He and his wife have three grown children.
Associate Program Director
Hometown: Indianapolis
Undergraduate: DePauw University
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine
Dr. Bryant is a native Hoosier and received her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine. She trained in family medicine at the former St. Paul-Ramsey Medical Center (now Regions) in St. Paul, MN. She enjoys practicing full-spectrum family medicine. After practicing for 4 years in community health in South Minneapolis, Dr. Bryant returned to Indianapolis in 1998 to practice with the faculty at the St. Vincent Family Medicine Residency in Indianapolis.
Dr. Bryant has two boys that keep her quite busy with swimming, baseball, swording and all manner of little boy games!
Psychiatry
Dr. Fletcher completed his medical education, General Psychiatry residency, and Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Indiana University School of Medicine. He is Board Certified in child, adolescent, and adult Neurology and Psychiatry. Before coming to St. Vincent he was Associate Professor of Psychiatry at IU Medical Center. He is currently the Director of Youth Psychiatric Services at St. Vincent and Director of Behavioral Medicine at the St. Vincent Primary Care Center. Jerry's current interests are OCD, eating disorders, and other adolescent issues. He loves Nebraska football having been an under grad at Nebraska and enjoys fishing in remote areas of Canada. Jerry is always a hit at Family Medicine's Breakfast with Santa, though he's never been recognized.
Clinical Faculty
Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI
Undergraduate: Hope College, Holland, MI
Medical School: Loyola University of Chicago, Maywood, IL
Dr. Holt is originally from West Michigan where she attended undergrad at Hope College. She then worked as a health educator in Los Angeles prior to attending medical school at Loyola University in Chicago. She stayed in Chicago for residency at Advocate Illinois Masonic.
She enjoys practicing full-spectrum family medicine and teaches on the inpatient service, on labor and delivery, and in the office. Her specific interests include obstetrics, women’s health, pediatric and adolescent care, and procedures including colposcopy.
She is new to the Indianapolis area and enjoying all the city has to offer! She lives on the northside of the city with her husband and dog. In her free-time, she enjoys attempting to run, cooking, reading, sampling wine, and cheering on Michigan sports.
Sports Performance Faculty
Family Medicine Faculty
Hometown: St. Vincent Kokomo, IL
Undergrad: Anderson University, Anderson, IN
Medical School: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, Springfield, IL
Other training/fellowship: University of Notre Dame Sports Medicine Fellowship, South Bend, IN
Dr. Kary is a full-time Clinical Faculty in the St. Vincent Family Medicine Residency Program. His areas of specialty include Family Medicine and Sports Medicine.
Originally from Illinois, Dr. Kary completed his undergraduate studies at Anderson University in Anderson, IN with a degree in Athletic Training. He earned his medical degree from Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in 2003. His family medicine residency training was completed at St. Francis Hospital in Indianapolis followed by a primary care sports medicine fellowship at the South Bend/University of Notre Dame Sports Medicine Fellowship in South Bend, IN. He served as an assistant team physician for football and basketball and head team physician for men's soccer while at Notre Dame.
Dr. Kary is a team physician for Butler University, Lawrence North High School, and the Indiana Invaders track club. His work as a sports medicine physician has included serving at the USA Track and Field Championships, USA National Gymnastic Championships, FINA World Swimming Championships, and numerous other national/international sporting events. He currently is the Physician Coordinator for the USA Track and Field Elite Athlete Medical Support Program and is a member of the USA Weightlifting Sports Medicine Committee.
Dr. Kary has a special interest in non-operative musculoskeletal medicine and management of medical conditions related to sports such as concussion, asthma, and mononucleosis. As a former college runner, he particularly enjoys the evaluation and management of running and endurance athlete injuries.
He and his wife, Mia, have three daughters. They love living in Indianapolis and especially enjoy living close to the Monon Trail, Butler University, Café Patachou, Indianapolis Museum of Art, and Indianapolis Children's Museum.
Dr. Kary is a member of the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine, the American College of Sports Medicine, and the American Academy of Family Physicians.
Geriatrician / FM Clinical Faculty
Hometown: Springfield, OH
Undergraduate: Miami University
Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
Dr. Knox wins the award for the faculty member who has been associated with St. Vincent for the longest. She was born here at St Vincent in what is now the internal med department. She came back to St. Vincent for residency and stayed on to do a fellowship in geriatrics before going into private practice nearby.
Dr. Knox rejoined the St Vincent family in 2012. She has a passion for the geriatric population and for making nursing home day the best day of the month! She and her husband enjoy spending time with their three boys, two dogs and two cats. She likes being outside and has a life-long goal of building her own tree house in the backyard.
Co-Director IM/FM Program
Hometown: Upland, Indiana
Undergraduate: Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine
Other Training/Fellowship: Primary Care Faculty Development Fellowship, Michigan State University
Dr. Roth knew a good place when she found one, so after having completed four years of the IM/FM residency at St. Vincent, she jumped at the chance to stay on as faculty. She graduated and joined in 2007 as the first IM/FM faculty. She loves opportunities to teach residents and medical students in the hospital and the office as well as take care of her own patients in her private practice. She is active in the Family Medicine Clinic as well as the Adult Inpatient Medicine Service. She is a valued member of both Family Medicine Residency Program Faculty and Internal Medicine Program Faculty and is a leader for this unique combined program. She is the director of the Hospitalist Area of Concentration for FM and IM/FM.
She grew up in Upland, Indiana and studied sociology and anthropology at Wheaton College in Illinois. She spent 6-months in Peru, South America for an internship. She grew to appreciate the importance of healthcare in people's lives through that experience and was drawn to medicine. She graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine and then came to St. Vincent as one of the pioneering residents in the early stages of the IM/FM program.
In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband (who is a radiologist at Indiana University) and children; kayaking and learning how to do home improvement projects.
Associate Program Director and Clinic Director
Hometown: Singapore
Undergraduate: Case Western Reserve University - BS
Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School
Dr. Puja Samudra joined the faculty in May 2016 after moving to Indianapolis from Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she was previously faculty at the University of Minnesota Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program. She completed a Faculty development fellowship there and was very active in high risk OB management. Dr. Samudra enjoys practicing the full spectrum of family medicine, with a special interest in obstetrics and women's health procedures including OB ultrasound and colposcopy. She has an interest in caring for underserved populations, particularly those that have cultural barriers to care.
In her few spare moments, Dr. Samudra enjoys reading historical fiction, watching movies and going for walks on the Monon trail with her young daughter and husband.
Hometown: Prestonsburg KY
Undergraduate: University of Pikeville, Pikeville KY
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Blacksburg VA
Dr. Smith is a native of eastern Kentucky. She attended Pikeville College, then a small liberal arts college, now a university. She then moved to Virginia Tech for medical school at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine. She relocated to Indianapolis when her husband, a psychiatrist, matched in Indy for residency. Dr. Smith was happy to match at her first choice for residency, St Vincent, where she served as Chief Resident and graduated in 2017. She happily accepted the chance to stay at the residency as faculty after graduation because of the excellent coworkers and the opportunity to teach the best residents in town.
She enjoys outpatient based family medicine, geriatrics, chronic disease management and office procedures as well as resident education and wellness.
Dr. Smith and her husband have 2 cats, which are usually causing some sort of havoc at home. She enjoys reading a great book in her hammock, baking, and traveling.
Sports Medicine Fellowship Director
Sports Performance Faculty
Family Medicine Faculty
Hometown: Seymour, Indiana
Undergraduate: Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine
Residency: Moses Cone Family Medicine Residency, Greensboro, NC
Fellowship: Moses Cone Family Medicine Residency, Greensboro, NC
Dr. Von Fange is a full time clinical faculty in the St. Vincent Family Medicine Residency Program. He enjoys a broad range of practice which currently includes family medicine, sports medicine, and adult inpatient care. Currently, he serves as team physician for Marian University, Lawrence Central High School, and Scecina Memorial High School.
Dr. Von Fange enjoys teaching and interacting with residents. He and his family moved back to Indiana to join the St. Vincent Family Medicine Residency in November 2010. Prior to this, he was a faculty member for a family medicine program in Quincy, IL and was associate director of the program's primary care sports medicine fellowship. His professional interests include sports injury management and prevention, concussion management, musculoskeletal ultrasound, and health care policy.
Outside of the hospital, Dr. VonFange enjoys being outdoors with his wife and their three children, barbecuing, flea markets, and reading an eclectic mix of non-medical related subject matter.
Clinical Faculty
Hometown: Brookston, IN
Undergrad: Purdue University - BS
Graduate: Purdue University - MBA
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine - MD
Dr. Ward joined the faculty in January 2003 following six years of private practice in Columbus, Indiana. In Columbus, he was a member of a large group of family physicians who practiced the full spectrum of family medicine including inpatient, nursing home and obstetric care. During his tenure at Columbus Regional Hospital, Dr. Ward served as his practice's medical director for two years and as the Chief of the Department of Family Medicine.
Dr. Ward enjoys the broad range of patient care opportunities within the field of family medicine. He performs obstetric ultrasounds, treadmills, and colposcopies; and supervises obstetric deliveries, adult inpatient medicine, and outpatient procedures. Caring for the underserved and international medicine are also interests of his. He spent a month at Tenwek Hospital in Kenya and was a volunteer staff at Volunteers in Medicine in Columbus.
Additionally Dr. Ward serves as the Physician Formation Leader for St. Vincent Health. In this role he supports multiple programs that are vital for physicians connecting with their calling and purpose in medicine; including the Physician Outreach Network, Doc2Doc - a physician to physician mentoring program, and the annual Physician Spirituality Summit.
Dr. Ward is a gentleman farmer on Sycamore Glen Farm with his wife and family and their cows, dogs, cats, and horse.
Residency Coordinator.
Krissy grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana. Her roots go deep with St. Vincent, with her grandmother working as a nurse here, and Krissy being born here. Krissy knows the Primary Care Center inside and out, having worked in nearly every department before signing on as program coordinator. When she’s not busy with residency activities, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family, taking road trips, listening to country music and crafting.
Residency Coordinator
Diane graduated from Ball State University with a BS in Office Administration. She started her career in Agriculture working for DeKalb Seed Company in 1983. She joined the St. Vincent Family Medicine Residency Program in 1992 and has dedicated her career to helping the faculty and residents create a dynamic program in Family Medicine. Ms. Eastman is a life- long resident of Indianapolis and has 3 children. She balances her life with interests in dancing, exercising, and volunteering at a local retreat center.
The residency program supports residents’ family and personal life.
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine
Hello! I am a native Hoosier who elected to spend my next three years in Indiana here at St. Vincent. I knew Family Medicine was for me when I enjoyed nearly every rotation in medical school. I hope to open my own practice following residency. Other than medicine, I enjoy riding bicycles, traveling, scraping out my personal genealogy, and signing as if I’m good at it.
Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hi! I’m Megan and I’m from Iowa (yes, people live there). I enjoy exercising, cooking, eating, and hanging out with my friends and family. I also enjoy watching the greatest team in the world the Green Bay Packers. I’m interested in sports medicine, women’s health and rural medicine.
Medical School: Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota
I was born and raised on a dairy farm in South Dakota. After completing my undergrad in northwest Iowa, I taught high school science in Pennsylvania for 3 years before returning to South Dakota for medical school. I married my husband Rishi just prior to residency. I hope to practice full spectrum family medicine in a rural area. I enjoy reading, cooking, camping, traveling and spending time with my family.
Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Being a non-traditional applicant, and a Canadian, it was very important for me to find a program that provided a good “fit” for my personality, as well as ensuring I received a solid medical education. Even before I arrived for my interview, my interactions gave me the sense that St. Vincent and the Family Medicine program was going to be something special. The supportive, caring, and friendly environment that makes up the program really shone through for me on my interview day and just complemented all the other features that I was looking for in a program, such as a Geriatric AOC/Fellowship, exposure to a wide range of specialties, and excellent outpatient clinic, and a strong didactic program.
I hope that while I am here in Indianapolis for the next 3 years, I can devote some time to developing my skills in nature photography, a hobby I started just before medical school. Once I have completed my residency at St. Vincent, I plan on being part of a suburban Family Medicine clinic where I can devote a significant part of my practice on Geriatric medicine. The question will be where.
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine
I love St. Vincent Family Medicine Residency! Here are a few reasons why:
Oh…and I like my husband who lives here too.
Special interests: pediatrics, geriatrics, evidence-based methods of planning families naturally.
Hobbies: thrift shopping, hiking, singing and pretending I can dance.
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
From the moment that I first decided to pursue a career in medicine, I knew that I eventually wanted to be a part of the St. Vincent family. I am thrilled to be starting my training with top-notch physicians and residents at an institution that cares so deeply for its patients. I am especially excited about the numerous sports medicine opportunities available within the network and hope to one day serve as team physician for high school, collegiate, and/or professional athletic teams.
In my spare time I enjoy running, cooking, knitting, reading, and watching sports (especially basketball!). I also love spending time with family, friends and my “fur baby” – a German Shepherd named Dax.
Medical School: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Hello! I am a native of Fort Wayne, IN and received by Bachelor's degree from Indiana University Bloomington. In medical school, I always knew I wanted to be a primary care physician because of the strong relationships you develop with your patients. I knew early on that St. Vincent's was the perfect fit for my Family Medicine training. I am interested in care of the underserved, specifically Latino health, as well as preventive medicine and global health. Outside of medicine, I enjoy exercising (hiking, running, dancing, yoga, spinning, you name it), watching Netflix, and most importantly spending time with my husband Luke and our dog Luna!
Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Interests: Physical activities including running, cycling, weightlifting and soccer. Trivia and board games. Working on home repairs and landscaping. Learning Spanish and guitar.
Medical interests: Sports Medicine, in office procedures including joint injections, underserved care, hypertension management and obesity medicine.
After 3 years: Working for a small practice. either private or under a health care organization providing full spectrum primary care, while still working in some part time capacity in medical education.
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine
Grew up in Indianapolis, IN. College at Earlham College in Richmond, IN. Bilingual in Spanish and English. Loves the outdoors and spends most of her free time training for triathlons or playing soccer. Special interest in Global Health and Sports Medicine. Animal lover and avid reader.
Medical School: Oakland University William Beaumont SOM
My fiancé and I couples matched to St. Vincent FM and Riley Peds and we couldn't be more excited. I grew up in California but I'd say I'm a Midwest convert after medical school, I love the small town feel and even the cities are less crowded. I'm a big NFL football fan, though my loyalty lies with the 49ers - sorry Colts. I'll consider picking up Andrew Luck for my fantasy team as a show of solidarity though. I've also always wanted to learn how to golf, and finally took some lessons and bought some clubs before residency started. I'm hoping I'll make it on the course pretty soon! I have two cats - Fiona and Felix. I always considered myself a dog person (and my fiancé as well) but we decided to get a cat in medical school because we knew we couldn't care for a dog at the time. We are now obsessed cat parents.
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine
I was raised in central Indiana and am excited to be at St. Vincent for residency! St. Vincent had the supportive environment I was looking for in a residency program and I am glad to be part of the family. I chose family medicine because I love providing preventative care and having the opportunity to serve a diverse patient population. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband, crafts, and baking.
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine
I am an Indiana native. I currently live in Brownsburg with my husband, Aaron, and two golden doodle puppies, Molina and Holliday. Yes, we are St. Louis Cardinal fans. I went to IU School of Medicine. I chose St. Vincent because I liked the community feel in an academic focused program. I also enjoyed the rotations that I had at St. Vincent and learned a lot.
Outside of medicine, I enjoy watching and playing most sports, spending time with my family and friends, running, hiking, and baking.
Medical School: Des Moines University
I am an Idaho girl, who went to med school in Iowa, who has now found her way to Indiana for residency. I apparently really like states that start with the letter "I". I grew up in Boise Idaho, graduated from Boise State University, I then attended Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. I spent my 3rd year in Miami Florida for clinical rotations, and my fourth year all across the country. I am so excited to finally be settled in my new home in Indy! I love watching football (especially the Pittsburgh Steelers), running, and working out. I definitely miss my Idaho mountains, because I enjoy snowboarding, hiking, kayaking, white water rafting, and camping. I chose family medicine because of all the different elements it encompasses, with special interest in both sports medicine and OB. I am a proud D.O., and I hope to continue to develop my osteopathic skills throughout my career. I am so excited to spend my next 3 years here at St. Vincent with the amazing residents, attendings, nurses, administration, staff, and my new fellow interns!
Medical School:Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
I was born and raised in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. I then traveled to Bloomington for my bachelor’s degree, before pursing medical school here in Indianapolis at Marian University COM. Being a D.O., I am very interested in musculoskeletal medicine with incorporation of manipulation. After my three years of Family Medicine residency, I plan to complete a sports medicine fellowship. My interest outside of medicine include any forms of exercise (i.e. weight lifting, running, yoga, basketball, you name it.) My wife, Gabi, and our dog, Luna, also enjoy hiking. Gabi and I have also made it our goal to visit all of Indy’s local breweries before the end of residency.
Medical School:American University of the Caribbean
Having grown up near Indianapolis, St. Vincent was always a revered and respected hospital by my family. That respect progressed as a residency applicant. I witnessed first-hand the utmost compassion exhibited by both the faculty and the residents within the family medicine program. As I have had the privilege to get to know my colleagues, I knew I made a wise choice for my residency training. I’m honored to be a family medicine resident at St. Vincent Hospital. My profession interests include pain management and outpatient primary care. Outside of work, I cherish time with my beautiful wife, Megan, and our 2 lovely daughters, Berkley and Savannah. We also have 2 rambunctious shih Tzu’s, Yogi Bear and Reese Piece. Some of my favorite things to do include catching fish, crashing through waves white water rafting, visiting exotic locales, walking, through the woods, and sitting outside at twilight on a warm summer evening watching the Indiana sunset.
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Having grown up in Indiana and as a Purdue graduate, I am excited to be returning to my home state. During residency I plan to expand on my knowledge of and skill in practicing Lifestyle Medicine, which is particular interest of mine. Upon completing my training, I would like to practice a combination of both inpatient and outpatient medicine as well as be involved in medical education in some capacity. I am so thankful to be part of St. Vincent family where I’m confident I’ll be able to pursue any and all of my medical interests.
Medical School: Ross University
Hey! I was born and raised in the northwest suburbs of Chicago. I attended University of Illinois-Chicago for undergrad and Ross University for medical school. Having lived in 3 different cities and 1 different country for the past several years, I am excited to plant some roots and call Indy my new home. My medical interests include Sports Medicine, Global Health, and Urgent Care. Outside of medicine, I enjoy weightlifting, music, traveling, and watching the best team in the universe play (Bear Down!).
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean
I grew up in Framingham, MA, finished undergrad at University of Connecticut, completed medical school at AUC on the beautiful island of ST. Maarten, and now I am thrilled to be here at ST. Vincent! Family Medicine proved to be the perfect pathway for me as it allows me to explore multiple aspects of medicine while getting to know my patients. I witnessed such warmth and compassion in the residents and staff members here and knew I wanted to join in on such a wonderful family. I do have an interest in global health, adolescent medicine, and I would love to start my own practice in the future. In my spare time, I love to catch up with friends, hang out with my family, explore new places and restaurants, and I love watching movies!
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine
Growing up in China, I never thought that someday I would become a Family Physician across the world in the United States. Life is full of surprises! I feel so fortunate in joining the big family at St. Vincent because of the supportive environment and abundant learning opportunities. I'm able to participate in the care for a diverse patient population here including underserved patients. Outside of medicine, I love spending time with my husband and our newborn son! We recently moved to Noblesville from Muncie where I attended Ball State University as an undergrad.
8 weeks Adult Inpatient Medicine Days
4 weeks Adult Inpatient Medicine Days
No overnight call
1 half day clinic all months except ICU
Approximately 8-9 weekend day shifts over the year
6 weeks Adult Inpatient Medicine
4 weeks Pediatric subspecialty
4 weeks ENT
2 weeks Continuing Care Nursing
2 weeks Ophthalmology
2 weeks Radiology
2 weeks Urology
Call: 6 Friday evening AIMS shifts; 8-9 OB weekend calls per year;
Paid calls available.
Continuity Clinic all months-averaging three half days per week.
6 weeks Family Medicine Clinic Chief
4 weeks Pediatrics ED
4 weeks Ortho
4 weeks Inpatient Elective
2-4 weeks Dermatology
22 weeks of Electives
Inpatient or Outpatient Elective opportunities
No night rotations
6 OB calls
Continuity clinic every month; 4 half days per week
FM conferences in the Primary Care Center Monday - Friday with catered lunch provided.
Residents perform procedures on their own patients in the clinic.
Monthly Procedural Workshops and Conferences
Interviews are by invitation only. Applicants who are offered an interview will be sent a message via ERAS and directed to our scheduling website.
Invitations will begin to be offered once the ERAS application, personal statement, CV, USMLE and at least 2 of the 3 required letters of recommendation are received via ERAS. Interviews are generally scheduled 3 days per week mid-October to mid-December. Candidates are offered a dinner with residents the night before the interview, but we offer some flexibility. Candidates can expect to spend about 6 hours with us for their interview day. Current residents and teaching faculty are actively involved in the interview process and final selection.
All positions are filled through the NRMP. There are no pre-match positions available.
We do not provide observerships before the match. If you match in one of our programs, there is a possibility of an observership or externship after the match and before residency in order to assist you with orientation to our hospital.
Should you have any questions after reviewing our information, please contact Krissy Davis at kldavis1@ascension.org. Although e-mail is our preferred method for communication, the Family Medicine Residency Program Office may also be reached at 317-338-7600.
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