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Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Current Residents

Chief Residents

Chief residents provide leadership and support to residents in the combined Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency program. They serve as mentors and advocates for the residents and set a positive tone for the program.

Emily Freeman

Headshot of Emily FreemanThrough every chapter of my life, I’ve found myself a Hoosier: I was born and raised in Indianapolis, studied human biology at IU, went to IU School of Medicine and was lucky enough to stay here for Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Residency.

I knew I wanted to be a part of the med-peds program before I ever matched here. As a medical student, I looked up to the med-peds residents who taught me and, quite simply, wanted to be like them. They were smart, kind, great teachers and seemed to genuinely love being around each other. Now, many of my closest and best friends are people I met through this program.

One of the coolest parts of training at IU has been getting to learn from a wide range of physicians who are truly experts in their fields. I plan to pursue a career in primary care and I hope to take pieces of what IU has taught me and use that knowledge to be a better doctor for all of my patients.

As one of the chiefs, I hope I can give back some of what this program has given me. I want our residents to feel supported, find the people and parts of medicine that make them excited to come to work, and maybe convince a few medical students along the way that med-peds is as great as I think it is. Welcome to IU Med-Peds!

Marisa Hochstetler

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Hi, I’m Marisa! I grew up in a small rural town in northern Indiana and studied biology and humanities at Ball State University in Muncie, IN. I completed medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine, and loved the program and training I was exposed to, leading me to stay for residency! Following residency, I am pursuing a career as a palliative care physician with possible time as a hospitalist, and hope to continue caring for patients of all ages across multiple settings.

During medical school, I had the opportunity to work alongside many med-peds residents and attendings, who not only helped me realize this was the specialty for me, but also showed me what the residency program had to offer. IU has provided a wide breadth of experiences across all five hospitals, each with their own unique patient population. Being the largest med-peds program allows our residents to be fully integrated with our strong categorical peers, while also maintaining our unique perspective that comes from our training across both specialties and within our diverse community. I have loved that on a typical day, I run into, work with or consult multiple other med-peds residents!

Having the opportunity to serve as chief resident is so exciting because I genuinely love the people who make this program what it is. I hope to contribute to the same sense of community at IU that drew me in, while also ensuring residents are supported in their path to becoming excellent physicians and pursue whatever career path they choose.

Dylan Stolz

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Hello and welcome! My name is Dylan Stolz, and I am one of the chiefs this year. I am originally from a small town in South Jersey, but my family moved to Terre Haute, IN, also known as “Terredise,” when I was in middle school. I have called Indiana home ever since and love the people and community here.

Like Larry Bird, I attended Indiana State University, where I studied biology and minored in civic leadership. I then completed the MD/MBA program through IU School of Medicine and the Kelley School of Business. During my training, I have become increasingly interested in how health care systems can better support patient-centered care. I hope to use my training in medicine and business to improve care through leadership, quality improvement and advocacy both in the U.S. and through global health initiatives while working as a med-peds hospitalist.

During medical school, I found myself torn between internal medicine and pediatrics. I loved the complexity and systems-based thinking of internal medicine, but I was equally drawn to the resilience of children, supporting parents through difficult situations and the energy of pediatric patients and staff. I also realized that many of my favorite residents and role models at IU were med-peds physicians, which helped make the decision clear. I love the med-peds family at IU, the diverse patients we serve and the breadth of clinical experiences that prepare us to care for patients across the lifespan in many settings, from Indiana to Kenya.

Class of 2030 — PGY1

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Kelsey Andreis, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 1
Indiana University School of Medicine

Hometown: Indianapolis, IN

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Professional Interests: Primary care; allergy and immunology

Hobbies: Painting, running, crochet, piano

Why IU Med-Peds? I chose this residency program because it truly feels like home to me. It offers the breadth and depth of training you would expect from a large academic center, with exposure to a wide range of specialties and diverse clinical experiences, while still maintaining a close-knit and supportive environment. I knew I would have the opportunity to grow across all areas of practice while being surrounded by people who genuinely invest in and support one another.

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Lindsey M. Bachmann, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 1
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Hometown: Loveland, OH

Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Professional Interests: Combined hospitalist, possibly combined hematology

Hobbies: I like hanging out with friends, going to workout classes, spending time outdoors, cooking and playing with my pet rabbit. I also play French horn and piano and love going to concerts!

Why IU Med-Peds? I chose IU Med-Peds because of the big class size and strong med-peds presence (everyone knows what med-peds is here), opportunities for research and teaching, and I wanted to be close to home. All of the residents and program leadership are very supportive and it feels like we are a family here!

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Olivia N. Back, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 1
University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Hometown: Versailles, KY

Medical School: University of Kentucky

Professional Interests: Combined hospitalist

Hobbies: making homemade pasta, cooking and working out

Why IU Med-Peds? I loved the strong sense of community and family feel of the program.

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Abigail G. Boldt, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 1
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Hometown: Zionsville, IN

Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Professional Interests: Hem/Onc/BMT or oncology and survivorship primary care

Hobbies: Marathon running, SCUBA diving, cooking and baking

Why IU Med-Peds? I love how welcoming and supportive all residents and faculty are and the wide range of opportunity we have to learn. It’s also a huge benefit that such a great med-peds program is so close to home!

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Miranda L. Hernandez, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 1
University of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston

Hometown: Kingsville, TX

Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch

Professional Interests: Combined GI/hepatology

Hobbies: Fun fact: my Doberman’s full name is Syrah Rosé Chardonnay Hernandez do to my never-ending love for wine

Why IU Med-Peds? Initially I thought that having a smaller program may allow for close-knit relationships; it wasn’t until after talking to the current PGY2s that I realized that the more people you can lean on in residency, the better. This group of interns have made me feel like I’ve known them my entire life, and without question are available for a simple call or Tuesday trivia night. I adore them, and it’s truly the people in this program that have made this experience the best one so far. Additionally, I am interested in hepatology. We have a nationally recognized liver transplant center that conducts various research projects that are essential in my path to a gastroenterology fellowship. Riley Children’s Hospital being a tertiary hub was important to my exposure as well. Finally, the relief I saw on my senior's face knowing a resitern was going to be on the team was something I’ll never forget. We as med-peds are essential and desired on many teams, I can’t wait for someone to feel that way for me. IU has been nothing but pleasant surprises, I’m beyond happy here.

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Payton M. Jorgenson, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 1
Medical College of Wisconsin

Hometown: Owatonna, MN

Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin

Professional Interests: Combined hospitalist, but possibly heme/onc or GI, and interested in medical education. Keeping my options open to other interests throughout residency.

Hobbies: I like to build Legos, watch movies, play video games, going to trivia with my co-residents, playing pickleball, working out, and exploring Indianapolis!

Why IU Med-Peds? IU Med-Peds being the largest program in the country was a huge draw, especially with having a strong med-peds presence throughout all the hospitals has been very evident. The strength in both medicine and pediatrics, and having excellent exposure to both sides throughout the four years of residency made IU very attractive for my training. Since starting, I've been constantly blown away by the people in the med-peds program being so warm, welcoming and supportive, especially as someone who moved to Indianapolis for residency!

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NavePreet Kaur, MD, MS

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 1
Indiana University School of Medicine

Hometown: Queens, NY

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Professional Interests: Possibly primary care or combined hospitalist

Hobbies: Traveling, baking, hiking, reading

Why IU Med-Peds? I chose IU Med-Peds because of the strong med-peds presence, large and supportive program, and excellent training on both the medicine and pediatrics sides. I also loved the wide variety of clinical experiences, strong sense of community and flexibility to explore different career paths within med-peds.

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Nikita Kohli, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 1
Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Hometown: St. Louis, MO

Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Professional Interests: Combined hospitalist, outpatient with IDD focus, advocacy

Hobbies: I love trying new coffee shops/matcha/bakeries, exploring nature, game nights, reality TV and baking

Why IU Med-Peds? The extensive med-peds presence is a huge strength at IU. There are med-peds trained physicians in almost every specialty we rotate through, and it is amazing to see all the avenues that we have to pursue. The variety of hospitals we rotate through also allow us to have very broad training and be able to adapt to many different settings and patient populations. We serve a diverse and underserved population, so it is very fulfilling to interface with these patients everyday.

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James R. Krauth, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 1
University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Hometown: Taylor Mill, KY

Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Professional Interests: Primary care, cardiology, hospitalist

Hobbies: Tennis, reading, watching movies, cooking, playing with my cats, spending time with my friends/family/girlfriend and trying new restaurants! Also, slowly trying to build a board game collection.

Why IU Med-Peds? It was clear from my interview day that IU Med-Peds prided itself on not only its robust training programs, but on the supportive environment it is able to create for its residents. Coming from a primarily community-based training during medical school, I knew that the various hospitals that we get to train at would provide strong exposure to both "bread and butter" cases as well as unique pathology. Further, the large class size and strong med-peds presence at IU contribute to a very strong sense of community and belonging!

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Luke A. Little, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 1
University of Mississippi School of Medicine

Hometown: Madison, MS

Medical School: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Professional Interests: Dual hospitalist; maybe PICU?

Hobbies: Any and all sports, good coffee, involvement with our church The Fields, chess, hiking, reading

Why IU Med-Peds? I love the med-peds presence – getting recognized as med-peds when you start a rotation speaks volumes. Plus, there are plenty of graduated med-peds physicians who stay around and are our attendings/career mentors/etc!

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Arianna Parkhideh, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 1
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

Hometown: Stony Brook, NY

Medical School: University of Chicago

Professional Interests: Primary care

Hobbies: Watching sumo, reading, playing trivia with our co-interns

Why IU Med-Peds? Unmatched pediatrics training

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Rachel K. Vallejo, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 1
F H Netter, Md School Of Medicine At Quinnipiac University

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Madison A. Webster, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 1
University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Hometown: Independence, KY

Medical School: University of Kentucky

Professional Interests: Dual hospitalist, or heme/onc

Hobbies: I love reading, running and spending time with my dog, Scout!

Why IU Med-Peds? I chose IU Med-Peds for the strong sense of community. Med-peds is so well-integrated into both categorical programs while still keeping our own unique identity.

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Hannah E. Wiseman, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 1
Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Hometown: Saint Louis, MO

Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Professional Interests: Dual hospitalist with some primary care, interest in complex care clinic

Hobbies: running, powerlifting, scrapbooking, painting, sewing

Why IU Med-Peds? I chose IU because of the great conversations I had with residents and staff on my interview day. Everyone seemed like good friends both in and out of the work environment, and that is true to what I have found since being here!

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Class of 2029 — PGY2

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Bisher Akel, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 2
University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine

Hometown: Tulsa, OK

Medical School: University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine

Professional Interests: Rheumatology, infectious disease, combined hospitalist, medical education

Hobbies: Baking, reading, board games, watching sitcoms, exploring cafes and spending time with my cat

Why IU Med-Peds? I love the family feel of the program. Everyone here is so kind, welcoming and supportive of med-peds. The environment fosters a strong sense of community and the program offers very diverse opportunities for both medical practice and education.

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Emily Barton, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 2
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine

Hometown: Oklahoma City, OK

Medical School: University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine

Professional Interests: Palliative medicine, combined hospital medicine

Hobbies: I like reading, board games and listening to podcasts. I also pick up new creative hobbies every couple months and enjoy exploring local art fairs and festivals.

Why IU Med-Peds? I really wanted a large, robust program! It makes a huge difference when the program has a tangible presence on campus and residents and attendings from other programs are familiar with your specialty. IU has several other combined programs in addition to med-peds, so there's a very well-established culture with combined residents here that I love. Being in downtown Indianapolis while also being at one of the biggest medical centers in the state also means that we serve a very diverse patient population with a wide range of life experiences and pathologies.

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Joseph Beales, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 2
Paul L. Foster School Of Medicine Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso

Hometown: Roosevelt, UT

Medical School: Texas Tech Health Science Center — El Paso

Professional Interests: Hospitalist or GI

Hobbies: Soccer, tennis, running and playing the piano

Why IU Med-Peds? I love having a close-knit group of friends (med-peds cohort) within the larger pediatrics and internal medicine residency groups. It's like having immediate family within a larger extended family.

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Ishita Bhattacharya, MD, MPH

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 2
University of Illinois at Chicago

Hometown: Aurora, IL/Anthem, AZ

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine

Professional Interests: Pulmonary/critical care, GI, global health

Hobbies: Volleyball, baking, pickleball, tennis, laying on my couch

Why IU Med-Peds? I chose IU because I loved how large the program is, all the residents seemed super cool during my recruitment social. IU also has great research support, fellowship support, an amazing global health program, med-peds continuity clinic and a standalone children’s hospital. IU literally checked all my boxes for what I was looking for in a med-peds program!

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Maggie Bielski, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 2
Indiana University School of Medicine

Hometown: Fishers, IN

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Professional Interests: Primary care

Hobbies: In my spare time, I like to run, read and spend time with my very cute cat, Ivy! Trivia nights are another favorite of mine — I’m not very good at trivia, but I love any excuse to spend time with friends and family.

Why IU Med-Peds? I went to medical school at IU and loved learning from the med-peds residents and staff on rotations here. The environment was always positive, and I learned so much! Being from Indianapolis, the chance to stay close to my family while joining such an amazing group made my decision an easy one!

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Tristan Bohlman, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 2
University of Washington School of Medicine

Hometown: Powell, WY

Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine

Professional Interests: Right now, I’m most interested in being a combined hospitalist. However, I’m open to specializing if my interests change as I go through residency.

Hobbies: For fun, I enjoy being outside, visiting new coffee shops, exploring cute towns, traveling, hiking, camping, exercising, playing cards/games and being with my friends and family!

Why IU Med-Peds? Some of the things I loved most about the IU med-peds program was its large class size, global health opportunities, its multiple training hospitals and its track record of preparing residents well for fellowship! I really wanted to train where med-peds was established, and that’s definitely the case here at IU. Everyone was also so welcoming on my interview day, and I felt like this was a place I could really call home. My favorite part about IU so far is definitely the people! My co-interns are wonderful and the senior residents are equally great and welcoming! Everyone has made the move across the country an easy and enjoyable one.

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Rowan Farrell, MD, MS

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 2
Indiana University

Hometown: Indianapolis, IN

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Professional Interests: Broadly interested in inpatient medicine, with potential interest in transitional care for complex patients and critical care medicine.

Hobbies: I love movies, plants, building things for my garden or my family's gardens, and geography (maps, road trips, wasting time on Google Earth etc.)

Why IU Med-Peds? I was very fortunate to have the option to train at a large academic center in my hometown. I love being a part of the medical community serving Indianapolis and I look forward to being at IU as the system transitions to its new facility.

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Ethan Goins, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 2
Indiana University School of Medicine

Hometown: Indianapolis, IN

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Professional Interests: TBD, but interested in critical care, infectious disease and nephrology

Hobbies: Running, movies, travel

Why IU Med-Peds? Being at IU, I feel that I truly get robust training in both internal medicine and pediatrics. I am still undecided about future plans, but feel that no matter what I choose, I will be well prepared. I also love the people here and feel well supported!

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Divya Minnaganti, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 2
University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine

Hometown: St. Louis, MO

Medical School: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine

Professional Interests: Dual hospitalist v. GI with a focus on transitions of care in young adulthood. I want a primary care clinic worked in there somewhere as well!

Hobbies: I love to read, host, walk/bike/hike. I also love reality TV and cooking.

Why IU Med-Peds? I loved the community. Everybody here gives a warm, welcoming vibe that was unmatched. I also loved the presence of med-peds here at IU. It’s amazing to see med-peds docs everywhere you turn. Also, it’s a great place to train where you see plenty of “bread and butter” cases, while also being exposed to a plethora of really cool pathologies.

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Madison Montgomery, DO

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 2
Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hometown: Mineral City, OH

Medical School: Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Professional Interests: Dual hospitalist, academic medicine

Hobbies: Baking, traveling, crocheting, spending time with family, friends and dogs, watching Ohio state sports

Why IU Med-Peds? I wanted a larger program with the ability to have a variety of experiences and lots of co-residents. IU gave me the opportunity to learn in many environments within various health systems. Also, having such a large med-peds presence is a huge benefit and it’s great to always have residents, fellows and attendings around.

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Josey A. Noel, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 2
Indiana University School of Medicine

Hometown: Jeffersonville, IN

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Professional Interests: combined hospitalist, critical care, global health

Hobbies: I love to run along the canal or the Monon, read and try new coffee shops and restaurants in Indianapolis

Why IU Med-Peds? The med-peds presence at IU is huge, and I really felt that here as a medical student. I had the chance to work with several med-peds residents as a medical student and always found them to be excellent clinicians and role models. I also value the breadth of training we get rotating at various hospitals in Indianapolis. Ultimately, I feel at home both in this city and in this program!

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Leonardo Olivera Perez, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 2
Indiana University School of Medicine

Hometown: Cienfuegos, Cuba

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Professional Interests: Hospitalist or pulmonology

Hobbies: Walking my dog along the canal downtown

Why IU Med-Peds? The IU med-peds program is where I first discovered my passion for this specialty. The residents and program leadership create an incredibly supportive environment, and I feel fortunate to be part of such a welcoming community. With a large number of med-peds faculty at IU, there are abundant opportunities for mentorship and professional growth. Most importantly, caring for a diverse patient population allows me to serve the community while also learning from a wide variety of pathology.

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Neha Potta, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 2
University Of Missouri-Kansas City School Of Medicine

Hometown: St. Louis, MO

Medical School: University of Missouri — Kansas City School of Medicine

Professional Interests: Combined endocrinology or allergy immunology. Interested in transitions of care, medical education and global health.

Hobbies: Baking, dancing, watching reality TV, trying new restaurants/coffee shops.

Why IU Med-Peds? My favorite part of IU med-peds is how large and integrated it is. Not only do I get to work with other med-peds residents on almost every rotation, but I still feel supported within the categorical programs. I also love the shared passion that IU has for teaching and mentoring, and I look forward to meeting and working with new students on each rotation.

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Anthony Raso, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 2
F H Netter, Md School Of Medicine At Quinnipiac University

Hometown: North Haven, CT

Medical School: Frank H. Netter, MD, School of Medicine — Quinnipiac University

Professional Interests: Combined hem/onc, rheumatology, primary care

Hobbies: Exercising, meditating, video games, trivia, playing with my cat Penelope

Why IU Med-Peds? IU med-peds really stuck out to me on the interview trail for how friendly and welcoming the residents were. I love all the opportunities for medical education especially since IU has the largest medical school and there are always opportunities to work with medical students. The program also had all the resources, diverse patient populations, hospitals and learning opportunities that I felt would make me a well rounded physician. The size of the program also stuck out to me as a strength for both having a strong med-peds presence at IU and for having a large family of residents to get to know and support each other.

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Class of 2028 — PGY3

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Rohit Allada, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 3
University Of Missouri-Columbia School Of Medicine

Hometown: Rolla, MO

Medical School: University of Missouri

Professional Interests: Medical education, global health

Hobbies: Running, cooking, playing pickleball, watching basketball, hanging out with my cat, hiking, exploring new restaurants and breweries

Residency Reflection: IU School of Medicine had everything I was looking for in a residency program! It was really important to me that I trained at a place with a large med-peds presence that would have access to the resources and mentors to help me achieve my career goals. IU School of Medicine checked all of those boxes and also has blown me away with how friendly and down to earth everyone has been, from the interview day up until now. I've also really enjoy living in Indianapolis and am looking forward to exploring as much as I can over the next four years!

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Antonia Bartlett, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 3
Indiana University School of Medicine

Hometown: Granger, IN

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Professional Interests: Primary care

Hobbies: Cooking Italian food, watching Notre Dame football, reading, swimming

Residency Reflection: The size of the program, the strong med-peds presence, but most of all, the people! I had the chance to work with some amazing med-peds residents and faculty during my time as a medical student here at IU School of Medicine, and I knew I wanted them to be my colleagues one day.

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Keshav Jayaraman, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 3
Washington University School of Medicine

Hometown: Snellville, GA

Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis

Professional Interests: Cardiology or critical care

Hobbies: Woodworking, camping, gardening/landscaping, fixing up furniture, home repairs, working with rescue horses

Residency Reflection: IU med-peds is a large and tight-knit community that has a strong presence in both Indianapolis and Indiana more broadly. The multitude of hospital systems we work at provides a well-rounded education in both pediatric and adult medicine, and sets a strong foundation for future practice.

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Hilary Kleppel, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 3
Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine

Hometown: Columbus, OH

Medical School: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine

Professional Interests: Rheumatology, allergy/immunology, combined hospitalist, medical education

Hobbies: Running, reading, exploring Indianapolis and trying new restaurants

Residency Reflection: I wanted a large med-peds presence for residency, as I had come from a training program that did not offer med-peds. The large presence here has been great! Additionally, I thought it was important to have a larger residency program. As the largest med-peds program in the country, I knew that there would be so many opportunities and plenty of support for training!

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Dylan F. Klingler, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 3
University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

Hometown: Olney, IL

Medical School: University of Illinois

Professional Interests: Primary care or combined hospitalist

Hobbies: Spending time with my wife and son, endurance racing, fantasy football, watching football and basketball

Residency Reflection: IU School of Medicine had everything I was looking for in a med-peds program. It had strength on both the medicine and pediatrics sides that I knew would allow me to get great training throughout my years here and set me up for the future. Also, the med-peds presence is large at IU School of Medicine with the 14 residents per class while still having that family feel between our class.

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Ross Lanier, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 3
University Of South Dakota Sanford School Of Medicine

Hometown: Harrisburg, SD

Medical School: University of South Dakota - Sanford School of Medicine

Professional Interests: Pediatric cardiology or combined hospitalist

Hobbies: Love to cook and love to eat. Lots of time spent watching soccer, huge Liverpool fan. Otherwise spending time with my wife and finding places to go on walks/hikes

Residency Reflection: I love that IU School of Medicine has an expansive med-peds presence and I'm constantly running into fellows and faculty who graduated from the program. We have excellent categorical programs on both sides and excellent people that make it easy to come into work each day!

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Zach Matsko, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 3
University of Washington School of Medicine

Hometown: Great Falls, MT

Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine

Professional Interests: Combined hospitalist, palliative care, political advocacy

Hobbies: Scuba diving, blacksmithing, reading and biking!

Residency Reflection: Having the largest program in the country provides a unique and powerful presence of med-peds, and I was so impressed on the interview day with how welcoming and friendly everyone was! Access to various training sites including the VA was a big plus, and the ability to tailor our training for what our interests are is incredibly valuable to me.

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Megan C. McEntire, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 3
Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Hometown: Indianapolis, IN

Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine

Professional Interests: Primary care and/or combined hospitalist, specifically interested in urban underserved

Hobbies: Coffee addiction, plant mom, enjoy being outdoors (hiking, biking), reading (thriller, fantasy, mystery), exploring local restaurants and breweries, domestic and international travel

Residency Reflection: My initial draw to IU School of Medicine was the size of the program. Coming from a medical school without med-peds, I knew I wanted to match at a program with a strong med-peds presence. After my interview, I instantly knew that I would be able to find my people here. The people at IU School of Medicine have truly exceeded all of my expectations! As cliche as it sounds, everyone makes you feel like part of a big family.

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Jordan Millhollin, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 3
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

Hometown: Littleton, CO

Medical School: University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

Professional Interests: Ethics, medical education, and global health

Hobbies: Hiking, biking and walking on the Monon trail with my wife and dog

Residency Reflection: IU School of Medicine has everything I was looking for in a residency program! I love that the breadth of training sites (VA, standalone children’s hospital, academic medical center, FQHC continuity clinic with my own panel) will expose me to all different types of medicine, patient care, and patient populations. My interview day was such a highlight — the faculty and residents really seemed to know and want to support one other, and I was so impressed with how close everyone was. The program’s size is a huge perk too — you instantly have an enormous support group, a great institutional med-peds culture, and a phenomenal network of alumni to learn from! On top of that, Indianapolis is genuinely a cool city with great trails, food, sports and breweries. I was thrilled to match at IU School of Medicine and happy to call Indy home!

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67521-Nelson, John

John R. Nelson, MD, MS

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 3
University Of Iowa RJ & L Carver College Of Med

Hometown: St. George, UT

Medical School: University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Professional Interests: Primary care

Hobbies: My wife and I share a passion for glue and its many uses.

Residency Reflection: I appreciate the established culture and well-organized support structure for med-peds on campus. It seems like no matter what you're interested in, there is an opportunity to get involved and someone to mentor you.

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67664-Nguyen, Kim

Kim Nguyen, MD, MS

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 3
Paul L. Foster School Of Medicine Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso

Hometown: Houston, TX

Medical School: Texas Tech University Paul L. Foster School of Medicine

Professional Interests: Combined hospitalist or complex care

Hobbies: Dance, Hot Yoga, playing with my dogs, binge watching TV shows and trying new foods!

Residency Reflection: I love all the amazing residents that I've worked with so far. There is a huge med-peds presence at IU and so much support around being a med-peds resident! I also love that all the hospitals are so close to each other, so you're not having to commute across the city every day.

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67522-Pietrandrea, Marisa

Marisa Pietrandrea, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 3
F H Netter, Md School Of Medicine At Quinnipiac University

Hometown: Rocky Hill, CT

Medical School: Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University

Professional Interests: Combined hospital medicine, critical care, medical education

Hobbies: Lifting, reading, mini golf, board games

Residency Reflection: I chose IU School of Medicine because it was clear on my interview day that the school had an inclusive, supportive environment from fellow residents and faculty. In addition, I knew coming to IU School of Medicine would allow me to work with a diverse patient population and train me to feel comfortable managing a variety of patient conditions. IU School of Medicine also has a very strong med-peds presence, which was something I was looking for in a program.

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67665-Rao, Abhi

Abhi Rao, MD, MPH

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 3
University of Texas Medical Branch School of Public and Population Health

Hometown: San Antonio, TX

Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine (Galveston, TX)

Professional Interests: Combined hospitalist, hematology/oncology

Fun Facts: I have played the flute since 6th grade; When I was 12, I was interviewed on a national TV show called ‘Kids Pick the President” and was asked about economic reforms (an… interesting choice!)

Residency Reflection: There are so many things I love about this program! I have worked with some amazing faculty who care deeply about education/compassionate care. My continuity clinic serves a uniquely diverse population and has so many resources available for my patients. Despite never having lived in the Midwest, I was welcomed to the program and feel like I'm at home here. My med-peds co-residents are some of the coolest people I have met. And Indianapolis is a totally underrated city!

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44592-Stephenson, Kayla

Kayla M. Stephenson, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 3
Indiana University School of Medicine

Hometown: Valparaiso, IN

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Professional Interests: Combined hospitalist

Hobbies: Spending time with my husband and dog, walking in nature, traveling and trying different foods

Residency Reflection: IU School of Medicine has a huge med-peds presence and I always love getting to work with co-residents and med-peds attendings. The people and the culture here create a home and family for you during the hardest parts of medical training.

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64221-Boone, Joseph

Joseph W. Boone, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 4
Indiana University School of Medicine

Hometown: Mishawaka, IN

Medical School: Indiana University

Career Plans: Combined Hospitalist

Hobbies: Golfing, Grilling, Watching sports

Residency Reflection: The program has a family feel. The residents are always inviting and willing to give advice for residency and life. I am also grateful to have the opportunity to work at a county hospital, one of the top children's hospitals, the VA and a primary care office that accepts patients with little to no insurance. Working at these various clinical sites will give me experience treating a variety of conditions. I also appreciate the number of providers that are med-peds trained. They are always available to have conversations, share resources, and discuss career options.

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22646-Freeman, Emily

Emily A. Freeman, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 4
Indiana University School of Medicine

Hometown: Zionsville, IN

Medical School: Indiana University

Career Plans: Undecided

Hobbies: I love spending time with friends and family, whether it's grabbing dinner downtown or a weekend trip to the lake. I'm a loyal IU sports fanatic and love a good tailgate. On busy rotations, I destress by binging reality tv or doing a peloton workout.

Residency Reflection: I chose IU med-peds because of the amazing people and well-established med-meds culture that the program offers. During my clinical years, I always felt inspired by the med-peds residents and found myself trying to emulate their way of medicine. Whether on the pediatrics or internal medicine side, the med-peds residents always thought outside of the box and provided insights that helped keep the team well-rounded. The clinical complexity and breadth of training that Riley, University, Eskenazi, VA and Methodist hospitals have to offer is one of a kind!

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64298-Garcia, Jeremy

Jeremy F. Garcia, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 4
Rush Medical College of Rush University

Hometown: Ogden, UT

Medical School: Rush Medical College

Career Plans: Combined hospitalist, critical care, allergy/immunology

Hobbies: Spending time with my wife and daughter, Golfing, Playing video games, fantasy football, and horseback riding through the mountains out west

Residency Reflection: IU was an easy choice. I wanted a strong pediatrics program and a versatile internal medicine experience. Being the largest program in the country is a huge plus given that I thrive at the opportunity to connect with new people. There was nothing but good vibes and kind people during my interview experience, so I was immediately drawn to the program. Aside from program specifics, I knew I wanted to live in a city where I could raise a family. Indianapolis has everything I need to do just that.

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38393-Hochstetler, Alexandra

Alexandra N. Hochstetler, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 4
Indiana University School of Medicine

Hometown: Nappanee, IN

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Career Plans: Primary care, combined hospitalist, transitional care

Hobbies: Hanging with my two dogs, gardening, caring for too many houseplants, cooking and reading

Residency Reflection: Attending medical school here, there was rarely a rotation without a med-peds resident or faculty member, which is one of the reasons I chose IU. I worked with Dr. Brady, our program director, on my internal medicine rotation, and he sold me on med-peds. Everyone here is supportive, encouraging, and showcase a wide variety of experiences- demonstrating the limitless opportunities we have as a med-peds trained physician. We rotate through the five major hospitals downtown, working with diverse patient populations at each hospital. We also have FQHC clinics with our own patient panel, which was another major draw for me. Lastly, IU is unique in that it has the CYACC clinic which is dedicated to preparing children with complex medical conditions in their transition into adulthood.

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64219-Hochstetler, Marisa

Marisa R. Hochstetler, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 4
Indiana University School of Medicine

Hometown: Nappanee, IN

Medical School: Indiana University

Career Plans: Combined Hospitalist and Primary Care

Hobbies: Hanging out with my dogs Bo and Leo, reading, baking, and trying new restaurants

Residency Reflection: The med-peds residents and faculty I was able to work with and learn from at IU were incredible during my time as a med student. They were the ones who ultimately convinced me that med-peds was right for me. I also love how large the med-peds presence is at IU — you're always bound to run into other med-peds friends every day!

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64238-Howell, Lexi

Lexi Howell, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 4
University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio

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64257-Kerschner, Abby

Abby Kerschner, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 4
Medical College of Wisconsin

Hometown: Milwaukee, WI

Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin

Career Plans: Undecided

Hobbies: Rock climbing, Hiking, Trying new restaurants

Residency Reflection: I chose IU med-peds because the residents and faculty truly gave off a "family" vibe, and they all look out for each other. I also knew I wanted to go to a program that had a strong med-peds presence on campus, with numerous med-peds mentors to learn from and connect with.

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64239-Landess, Lee

Lee Landess, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 4
University of North Carolina Chapel Hill School of Medicine

Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina

Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Career Plans: Currently undecided, but interested in critical care, complex care, infectious disease and medical education

Hobbies: Runs with my dog Junebug, playing banjo and reading Sci-Fi

Residency Reflection: My medical school experience was surrounded by med-peds faculty and residents and I wanted to find somewhere that also had a big med-peds presence. Not only does IU provide that presence, the folks here are also incredibly supportive, kind, and hardworking- I knew it would be a culture I would thrive in. Plus, there's enough variety in clinical experiences that I feel like I'll actually get a realistic idea of what different practice settings might be like in my career going forward. Lastly, my wife and I (we couples matched) were thrilled to move to a new city that would provide tons to do on our time off while still being manageable to get settled in!

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64225-Lawson, Emily

Emily Lawson, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 4
Ohio State University College of Medicine

Hometown: Fort Wayne, IN

Medical School: Ohio State University

Career Plans: Combined hospitalist, critical care, global health

Hobbies: Scuba diving, traveling, cooking, reading and relaxing with my cat

Residency Reflection: I wanted a large med-peds program that still felt like family, and it was evident to me that IU’s program actively embodied that on my interview. I also liked that we rotate at a variety of hospitals in the area to give me a robust training. I really wanted a program that prioritized global health- the AMPATH program was outstanding as an opportunity and the hospitals and my continuity clinic both have an incredibly diverse patient population. Overall, IU has really surpassed all of my expectations in a residency program, and I am so happy to be training here!

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64240-Olivier, Ginny Lee

Ginny Lee Olivier, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 4
University of Virginia School of Medicine

Hometown: Sugar Hill, GA

Medical School: University of Virginia

Career Plans: Med-peds primary care, adolescent medicine, transitions of care

Hobbies: Running, reading, snuggling my cat and dog, bouldering, enjoying the outdoors

Residency Reflection: The massive med-peds presence at IU and size of our program can't be beat! I love going to different rotations and nearly always working with another med-peds resident or fellow or staff who trained in med-peds. I also love the huge breadth of experiences I can have here working at several hospitals each with different patient populations, and having a continuity clinic where I truly have continuity with my own patients. Another major plus is that our program leadership care about us as people and will work tirelessly to implement resident feedback.

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64255-Al-Khattab, Shakoora

Shakoora A. Al-Khattab, MD, PhD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 4
University Of Iowa RJ & L Carver College Of Med

Hometown: Stone Mountain, GA

Medical School: University of Iowa

Career Plans: Rheumatology, research and health care delivery

Hobbies: Playing soccer, hiking, reading, writing reflective prose

Residency Reflection: The dedication the residents and program leadership showed on my interview day to ensure I would have what I needed to thrive here! I vividly recall one of our chiefs providing information about the closest national parks and various soccer leagues. It was a pleasant surprise to realize she had read that section of my application and wanted to help me get connected to life in Indianapolis. Furthermore, both Dr. Brady and Dr. Wilson, knowing my passion for research, helped me get connected with the Morris Green Physician Scientist Development Program. These two small acts of kindness spoke volumes to the support I would have as a med-peds resident at IU and has only continued since I became a resident.

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64241-Saulcy, Kate

Kate Saulcy, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 4
University of Illinois College of Medicine

Hometown: Bloomington, IL

Medical School: University of Illinois

Career Plans: Torn between inpatient (hospitalist or critical care) and primary care

Hobbies: Espresso making, running, cooking and most recently, a patio garden!

Residency Reflection: So many things about IU med-peds caught my eye! The people I interacted with on my interview day and now the people I interact with every day are definitely what I love most about our program, community, and family. The variety of clinical sites that we rotate through allow us to experience so many different perspectives of healthcare and allow for us to interact with an incredibly diverse community of people. With a large class and program, you'll never go a day without seeing a fellow med-peds resident. The support, kindness, and laughs that we share create the best of friendships.

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64220-Stolz, Dylan

Dylan J. Stolz, MD, MBA

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 4
Indiana University School of Medicine

Hometown: Terre Haute, IN

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Career Plans: Combined hospitalist, cardiology, global health

Hobbies: Running, biking, fantasy football, bansai trees, traveling to National Parks

Residency Reflection: As a medical student at IU, some of the best residents and staff that I worked with were med-peds and they inspired me to pursue a career in the field. There is a strong network of support both in and outside of the hospital here. Also, with a large program size everyone knows what med-peds is and there is always someone else around in your program. IU also has all the clinical opportunities of a larger city with its statewide catchment area, without the living costs or traffic. I feel that there are opportunities here for mentors and experiences for any path I might decide to pursue after residency. And of course, the people are great too! We learn a lot AND have a lot of fun as an IU med-peds family!

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64242-Williams, Clarence

Clarence Williams, MD

Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, PGY 4
Emory University School of Medicine

Hometown: Norcross, GA

Medical School: Emory University

Career Plans: Combined endocrinology

Hobbies: I enjoy anime and have watched and read all of One Piece thus far

Residency Reflection: Coming from a school and state with no med-peds program, I wanted to go to a program with a large med-peds culture that had its own identity. As the largest med-peds program in the country, IU has a strong presence and provides so many opportunities for excellent training. I also wanted to explore combined endocrinology, and IU had an elective for combined endo which stood out to me. What really sold me though was the genuine care and interest I received from everybody I met from interview day until now. My colleagues, faculty, and staff all have a good time together which has been my favorite part of IU.

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