Kellie Brue, MD
2025-2027
Interests: Surgical Oncology outcomes, Surgical Education, Quality Improvement
Mentors: Cary Schlick, Yue-Yung Hu, Karl Bilimoria
Dr. Brue is a general surgery resident at the Loyola University Medical Center. She grew up in Detroit, Michigan. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a minor in English and Creative Writing at the University of Chicago. She then obtained a Master’s in Biomedical Science at Mississippi College. She worked in basic science labs during graduate school and for one year before medical school. She returned home and completed medical school at Wayne State University School of Medicine. She then went back to Chicago for surgery residency. She sought out the Indiana University SOQIC fellowship because it fosters mentorship in her clinical and research interests. She is a T32 surgical oncology outcomes and SENT fellow in the SOQIC program.
Interests: Surgical Oncology outcomes, Surgical Education, Quality Improvement
Mentors: Cary Schlick, Yue-Yung Hu, Karl Bilimoria
Dr. Brue is a general surgery resident at the Loyola University Medical Center. She grew up in Detroit, Michigan. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology with a minor in English and Creative Writing at the University of Chicago. She then obtained a Master’s in Biomedical Science at Mississippi College. She worked in basic science labs during graduate school and for one year before medical school. She returned home and completed medical school at Wayne State University School of Medicine. She then went back to Chicago for surgery residency. She sought out the Indiana University SOQIC fellowship because it fosters mentorship in her clinical and research interests. She is a T32 surgical oncology outcomes and SENT fellow in the SOQIC program.
Katerina Jou, MD
2026-2028
Interests: surgical education, abdominal wall reconstruction, robotic surgery, quality improvement, health services and outcomes research
Mentors: Amy Holmstrom, Tarik Yuce, Karl Bilimoria
Dr. Jou is a general surgery resident at Northwell Health – North Shore University Hospital/Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Manhasset, New York. Born and raised in Bayside, Queens, Dr. Jou later earned her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from the Sophie Davis Biomedical Education BS/MD Program at CUNY City College, and her MD from the CUNY School of Medicine. She joins SOQIC as the 2026-2028 SENT fellow with additional passion for minimally invasive surgery, abdominal wall reconstruction, and outcomes research. She looks forward to the support and mentorship provided through SOQIC faculty and resources, as well as exploring what IU has to offer as a student in the Master of Clinical Research program. She hopes to bridge this unique work in surgical education to addressing health disparities in under-resourced areas as a hopeful professor and surgeon-scientist.
Interests: surgical education, abdominal wall reconstruction, robotic surgery, quality improvement, health services and outcomes research
Mentors: Amy Holmstrom, Tarik Yuce, Karl Bilimoria
Dr. Jou is a general surgery resident at Northwell Health – North Shore University Hospital/Long Island Jewish Medical Center in Manhasset, New York. Born and raised in Bayside, Queens, Dr. Jou later earned her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences from the Sophie Davis Biomedical Education BS/MD Program at CUNY City College, and her MD from the CUNY School of Medicine. She joins SOQIC as the 2026-2028 SENT fellow with additional passion for minimally invasive surgery, abdominal wall reconstruction, and outcomes research. She looks forward to the support and mentorship provided through SOQIC faculty and resources, as well as exploring what IU has to offer as a student in the Master of Clinical Research program. She hopes to bridge this unique work in surgical education to addressing health disparities in under-resourced areas as a hopeful professor and surgeon-scientist.
Tanaz Naterwala, MD
2026-2028
Interests: Colorectal Surgery, Colorectal Cancer, Health Services Research, Surgical Education
Mentors: Sanjay Mohanty, Samantha Hendren, Karl Bilimoria
Dr. Naterwala is a general surgery resident at Indiana University School of Medicine and a current SOQIC postdoctoral research fellow. Tanaz grew up in southeast Michigan. She obtained her Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience with a minor in Computer Science from Northwestern University. She completed her medical school training at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. During her dedicated professional time, she looks forward to obtaining a Master's in Clinical Research. Her interests include surgical outcomes and quality improvement in colorectal cancer as well as surgical education.
Interests: Colorectal Surgery, Colorectal Cancer, Health Services Research, Surgical Education
Mentors: Sanjay Mohanty, Samantha Hendren, Karl Bilimoria
Dr. Naterwala is a general surgery resident at Indiana University School of Medicine and a current SOQIC postdoctoral research fellow. Tanaz grew up in southeast Michigan. She obtained her Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience with a minor in Computer Science from Northwestern University. She completed her medical school training at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine. During her dedicated professional time, she looks forward to obtaining a Master's in Clinical Research. Her interests include surgical outcomes and quality improvement in colorectal cancer as well as surgical education.
Dhruv Patel, MD
2025-2027
Mentors: Ryan Ellis, Anthony Yang, Max Schmidt
Interests: Gastrointestinal Oncology, Benign and Malignant Diseases of the Liver and Pancreas, Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Health Services and Outcomes Research
Dr. Patel grew up in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago and is a graduate of Loyola University Chicago and Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. He is a general surgery resident at the University of North Carolina. He joins the SOQIC with a passion for clinical outcomes research in surgical oncology and hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery. He looks forward to the mentorship provided by SOQIC, the formal instruction from the Masters of Science in Clinical Research program by the Indiana University Graduate School, and the opportunity to work with the ACS Cancer Programs. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, watching basketball/football, and trying new restaurants/cafes.
Mentors: Ryan Ellis, Anthony Yang, Max Schmidt
Interests: Gastrointestinal Oncology, Benign and Malignant Diseases of the Liver and Pancreas, Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Health Services and Outcomes Research
Dr. Patel grew up in the Northwest suburbs of Chicago and is a graduate of Loyola University Chicago and Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. He is a general surgery resident at the University of North Carolina. He joins the SOQIC with a passion for clinical outcomes research in surgical oncology and hepato-pancreato-biliary surgery. He looks forward to the mentorship provided by SOQIC, the formal instruction from the Masters of Science in Clinical Research program by the Indiana University Graduate School, and the opportunity to work with the ACS Cancer Programs. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, watching basketball/football, and trying new restaurants/cafes.
Mack Yi Qin, MD
2026-2028
Mentors: Cary Jo Schlick, Anthony Yang, Teresa Damush, Matthew Bair
Interests: Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, Global Surgery
Dr. Qin hails from the Outer Sunset in San Francisco, California and is an alumnus of the United States Naval Academy and UC San Diego School of Medicine. Prior to starting General Surgery residency at Indiana University, he was an Undersea Medical Officer stationed in Kittery, ME. He joins the SOQIC team as a VA Health Services Research Fellow focused on care delivery for Veterans with Hepatocellular Carcinoma, and a focus in leveraging Artificial Intelligence in a healthcare setting. In his free time, he likes to bake with a focus on Chinese desserts, and reading about history and geopolitics.
Mentors: Cary Jo Schlick, Anthony Yang, Teresa Damush, Matthew Bair
Interests: Hepatocellular Carcinoma, Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, Global Surgery
Dr. Qin hails from the Outer Sunset in San Francisco, California and is an alumnus of the United States Naval Academy and UC San Diego School of Medicine. Prior to starting General Surgery residency at Indiana University, he was an Undersea Medical Officer stationed in Kittery, ME. He joins the SOQIC team as a VA Health Services Research Fellow focused on care delivery for Veterans with Hepatocellular Carcinoma, and a focus in leveraging Artificial Intelligence in a healthcare setting. In his free time, he likes to bake with a focus on Chinese desserts, and reading about history and geopolitics.
Matthew Royeca, MD
2026-2028
Interests: Gastrointestinal malignancies, colorectal surgery, surgical outcomes and quality improvement
Mentors: Ryan Ellis, Sanjay Mohanty, Michael House
Dr. Royeca is a General Surgery Resident at Loyola University Medical Center and is a T32 Surgical Oncology health services research fellow at SOQIC. He grew up in South Bend, IN, completed his undergraduate education at Indiana University Bloomington and obtained his medical degree at Indiana University School of Medicine. He will be pursuing a master's degree in Clinical Research through the Indiana University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute during his two years of professional development. He plans to utilize his clinical and academic experiences to pursue a career in academic colorectal surgery. Outside of surgery and research, he enjoys following the Chicago Cubs and Notre Dame Football, playing pickleball with his family and friends, and exploring local restaurants and breweries.
Interests: Gastrointestinal malignancies, colorectal surgery, surgical outcomes and quality improvement
Mentors: Ryan Ellis, Sanjay Mohanty, Michael House
Dr. Royeca is a General Surgery Resident at Loyola University Medical Center and is a T32 Surgical Oncology health services research fellow at SOQIC. He grew up in South Bend, IN, completed his undergraduate education at Indiana University Bloomington and obtained his medical degree at Indiana University School of Medicine. He will be pursuing a master's degree in Clinical Research through the Indiana University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute during his two years of professional development. He plans to utilize his clinical and academic experiences to pursue a career in academic colorectal surgery. Outside of surgery and research, he enjoys following the Chicago Cubs and Notre Dame Football, playing pickleball with his family and friends, and exploring local restaurants and breweries.
Luke Sartino, DO
2026-2028
Interests: Surgical Outcomes, Quality Improvement, Endocrine Surgery
Mentors: Tarik Yuce, Alison McDow, Trista Stankowski
Dr. Sartino is a general surgery resident at Indiana University School of Medicine and a current SOQIC postdoctoral research fellow. Originally from Carmel, Indiana, he earned his undergraduate degrees from Marian University, where he continued his education at the Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine. His research interests include surgical outcomes, quality improvement, and endocrine surgery, with a focus on identifying opportunities to improve patient care and optimize postoperative outcomes. He hopes to pursue a career in endocrine surgery while continuing to advance surgical quality and patient outcomes through research and quality improvement initiatives. Outside of medicine, Dr. Sartino is an accomplished competitive karate athlete and sensei, holding a third-degree black belt and representing the United States as a member of the U.S. National Karate Team. He is also the reigning USA National Karate Champion.
Interests: Surgical Outcomes, Quality Improvement, Endocrine Surgery
Mentors: Tarik Yuce, Alison McDow, Trista Stankowski
Dr. Sartino is a general surgery resident at Indiana University School of Medicine and a current SOQIC postdoctoral research fellow. Originally from Carmel, Indiana, he earned his undergraduate degrees from Marian University, where he continued his education at the Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine. His research interests include surgical outcomes, quality improvement, and endocrine surgery, with a focus on identifying opportunities to improve patient care and optimize postoperative outcomes. He hopes to pursue a career in endocrine surgery while continuing to advance surgical quality and patient outcomes through research and quality improvement initiatives. Outside of medicine, Dr. Sartino is an accomplished competitive karate athlete and sensei, holding a third-degree black belt and representing the United States as a member of the U.S. National Karate Team. He is also the reigning USA National Karate Champion.
Madalyne Sunday, MD
2026-2028
Interests: Surgical Oncology, Quality Improvement, Health Services
Mentors: Ryan Ellis, Katie Ross-Driscoll, Nicholas Zyromski
Dr. Sunday is a general surgery resident at Indiana University and a current SOQIC postdoctoral research fellow. She is from Pennsylvania and obtained her bachelor's degree in biology from The University of Scranton prior to attending medical school at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. Her interests include surgical outcomes in surgical oncology and surgical education.
Interests: Surgical Oncology, Quality Improvement, Health Services
Mentors: Ryan Ellis, Katie Ross-Driscoll, Nicholas Zyromski
Dr. Sunday is a general surgery resident at Indiana University and a current SOQIC postdoctoral research fellow. She is from Pennsylvania and obtained her bachelor's degree in biology from The University of Scranton prior to attending medical school at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, PA. Her interests include surgical outcomes in surgical oncology and surgical education.
Tara Zielke, MD
2025-2027
Interests: Advanced Care Planning, Rural Health Care Disparities, Resident Education
Mentors: Vashisht Madabhushi, Andrew Gonzalez, Raghunandan Motaganahalli, Karl Bilimoria
Dr. Zielke is a SOQIC research fellow and integrated vascular surgery resident at Indiana University. She attended Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisconsin where she studied Biology, Biochemistry, Psychology, and Music. She worked in hospice and for the World Trade Center Health program prior to obtaining her medical degree from Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. She will be pursuing a Master’s Degree in Clinical Research through the Indiana University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute. She will also be working on multiple studies with the vascular surgery SECOND trial. She aspires to become a dedicated clinical research investigator with a passion for investigating advanced care planning prior to surgical intervention, rural health care disparities and improving surgical resident education.
Interests: Advanced Care Planning, Rural Health Care Disparities, Resident Education
Mentors: Vashisht Madabhushi, Andrew Gonzalez, Raghunandan Motaganahalli, Karl Bilimoria
Dr. Zielke is a SOQIC research fellow and integrated vascular surgery resident at Indiana University. She attended Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisconsin where she studied Biology, Biochemistry, Psychology, and Music. She worked in hospice and for the World Trade Center Health program prior to obtaining her medical degree from Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. She will be pursuing a Master’s Degree in Clinical Research through the Indiana University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute. She will also be working on multiple studies with the vascular surgery SECOND trial. She aspires to become a dedicated clinical research investigator with a passion for investigating advanced care planning prior to surgical intervention, rural health care disparities and improving surgical resident education.