Residency Graduations - KU School of Medicine-Wichita

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Residency Graduations
ia Christi Family Medicine held its graduation on June 14 at the Wichita Hyatt Regency Hotel. Graduates and practice locations are: Michael Breunig, D.O.; Patrick Allen, M.D.; Lane Olson, M.D.; Jonathan Peters, M.D.; Andrew Posey, D.O.; Nicholas Tomsen, M.D.; Jody Elson, M.D.; Christa Morgan, D.O.; Justin Morgan, D.O.; Joseph (Zach) Schaftel,
M.D.; Michael Scheve, D.O. – Wichita Kansas; Amanda Andrade, D.O. – Los Angeles, California; Nicholas Cahoj, M.D. –
St. Mary’s, Kansas; Kelly Lambright, M.D. – Denver, Colorado; Zita Magloire, M.D. – Cairo, Georgia.
Sports Medicine Fellows: Nathan Krug, M.D. – Central City, Nebraska, and Ryan LaSota, M.D. – Emporia, Kansas.
International Family Medicine fellows at Via Christi: Rose Dulaney, D.O. – Virginia Prison System Medical Provider;
Heather Licke, M.D. – Goodland, Kansas; Dan Reimer, M.D. – Wichita, Kansas; Isaac Hotz, M.D. – Medical Missions, Honduras.
Awards received were: Glen Hastings, M.D., Award for Outstanding Resident Clinician: Nicholas Tomsen, M.D. Howard
Day, M.D., Award for Outstanding Via Christi Family Medicine Resident Award: Heather Cooper, D.O. Henry H. Loewen,
M.D., Outstanding First-Year Residents: Jessica Jarvis, M.D., Andrew Wong, M.D., A.J. Wray, M.D. Outstanding SecondYear Residents: Heather Cooper, D.O., Desirae Nasrallah, D.O. Outstanding Third-Year Resident Award for Clinical Skills:
Nicholas Cahoj, M.D., Jody Elson, M.D., Victor North, M.D. Outstanding Family Medicine Residency Faculty Award:
Tara Neil, M.D. Outstanding Volunteer Teaching Faculty: First-year class: Kyle Vincent, M.D. Second-year class: Michael
Wolfe, M.D. Third-year class: Stephen Hagan, M.D. Resident Most Active in Recruitment: Heather Cooper, M.D. KUSM–W
Apple Award: Patrick Allen, M.D.
L to r: Michael Breunig, D.O.; Jody Elson, M.D.; Joseph Schaftel, M.D.; Amanda Andrade, D.O.; Justin Morgan, D.O.; Christa Morgan, D.O.; Michael Scheve, D.O.; Richard Olson,
M.D.; Kelly Lambright, M.D.; Andrew Posey, D.O.; Nicholas Tomsen, M.D.; Zita Magloire, M.D.; Jonathan Peters, M.D.; Nicholas Cahoj, M.D.; Patrick Allen, M.D.
Wesley Family Medicine held its graduation on June 22 at The Ville,
Andover. Graduates and practice locations are: Aaron Clawson,
D.O.; Stephanie Murray, M.D.; Braden Foster, D.O.; Rebecca Foster,
D.O. – Wichita, Kansas; Stacey Dimitt, M.D., and Hannah Haack,
M.D. – Smith Center, Kansas; Erin Hemphill, M.D. – Hays, Kansas;
Matthew Simmons, M.D. – Ottawa, Kansas; Delane Vaughn, M.D. –
McPherson, Kansas.
Awards received were: First-Year Resident Quest for Learning
Award: John-Michael Watson, M.D., and Brandi Wiens, M.D.
Second-Year Resident Progress Toward Excellence Award: Sheila
Owens, M.D., and Tessa Rohrberg, M.D. (CONTINUED ON PAGE 2.)
L to r: Aaron Clawson, D.O.; Stacy Dimmit, M.D.; Braden Foster, D.O.;
Rebecca Foster, D.O.; Hannah Haack, M.D.; Erin Hemphill, M.D.; Stephanie
Murray, M.D.; Matthew Simmons, M.D.; Delane Vaughn, M.D.
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Third-Year Resident Outstanding Clinician Award: Stephanie Murray, M.D. Family Medicine Teacher of the Year:
Chris Klouzek, M.D. KUSM–W Apple Award: Micah Hall, M.D. KAFP Representative Award: Stacy Dimmit, M.D.
STFM Resident Teacher Award: Braden Foster, D.O. Chief Residents: Stacy Dimmit, M.D., and Braden Foster, D.O.
Non-Family Medicine Teacher of the Year: Charles O’Donnell, D.O. Non-Family Medicine Resident Teacher of the Year
Award: Cynthia Hayek, M.D. Outstanding Service Award: Carrie Parmley, RN, BSN. AAFP Teaching Recognition:
Ravi Bajaj, M.D. AFMRD/NAPCRG/CFPC FM Resident Award for Scholarship: Tessa Rohrberg, M.D.
Smoky Hill Family Medicine held its graduation June 27 at the Salina Country Club. Graduates and practice locations
are Megan Brown, M.D. – St. Francis, Kansas; Kara Kuhlman, M.D., and Dan Kuhlman, M.D. – Colby, Kansas; Katie
McWilliams, D.O. – Ellsworth, Kansas; Daniel Garlow, M.D. – Concordia, Kansas.
Awards received were:
Scholarly Activity Award: Kara Kuhlman, M.D.
Behavioral Science Award: Kara Kuhlman, M.D.
STFM Resident Teacher Award: Dan Kuhlman, M.D.
Chief Resident Award: Kara Kuhlman, M.D.
KAFP Representative Award: Leah Peterson, M.D.
KUSM–W Apple Award: Megan Brown, M.D.
Teacher of the Year Award: Brian Harvey, D.O.
Back l to r: Chantel Long,
M.D.; Scott Owings,
M.D.; Rob Freelove, M.D.;
Kimberly Williams, M.D.;
Bob Kraft, M.D.
Congratulations to all of the
graduates for their accomplishments.
Good luck in your medical careers.
Front l to r: Megan Brown,
M.D.; Katie McWilliams,
D.O.; Daniel Garlow, M.D.;
Daniel Kuhlman, M.D.; Kara
Kuhlman, M.D.
Doug Woolley, M.D., will receive a 10 Years of Service
Award at the Annual Convention of Partners of the Americas
in Florianopolis, Brazil.
Ruth Weber, M.D., MSEd, Wesley, received the Certified
Medical Director designation and Doug Woolley, M.D.,
MPH, received his recertification designation from the Board
of Directors of the American Medical Directors Certification
Program.
Tracy Williams, M.D., Via Christi, has been elected to serve
on the School of Medicine Faculty Council. She will serve on
the Elections Subcommittee.
If you haven’t seen the videos and/or stories the KUSM–W
Office of Public Affairs has done on KUSM–Wichita Family
Medicine Residency graduates practicing in rural areas, check
them out at https://www.youtube.com/user/KUwichita: Julie Rosa,
M.D., and Pete Rosa, M.D. (Smoky Hill); Doug Gruenbacher,
M.D., and Shelly Gruenbacher, M.D. (Smoky Hill); Jennifer
Bacani-McKenney, M.D. (Via Christi); Francisco Chacon,
M.D. (Wesley); Cayle Goertzen, M.D. (Via Christi); Drew
Miller, John Birky, Arlo Reimer, and Lisa Gilbert, M.D. (Via
Christi); Roger Tobias, M.D. (Via Christi).
Also check out this blog post by Beth Loney, M.D. (Wesley)
on the AAFP website: http://blogs.aafp.org/cfr/freshperspectives/
entry/benefits_of_rural_practice_make
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Congratulations to:
Aaron Hightower, M.D., Via Christi, and his wife, Logan, on
the birth of their daughter, Leah Marie, June 30.
Tara Neil, M.D., Via Christi, and her husband, Andrew
Schaap, on the birth of their daughter, Isla Jean, Aug. 13.
PUBLICATIONS:
Ruth Weber, M.D., MSEd, Wesley, Group A Streptococcal
Pharyngitis, Part 1, New Information, FP Audio, #422, July
2014.
PRESENTATIONS:
Doug Woolley, M.D., MPH, “Dementia: It’s Not All
Alzheimer’s,” Delos V. Smith Senior Citizens Center, Aug. 7,
Hutchinson, Kansas.
Gina M. Berg, Ph.D., “Social vs. Corporate Responsibility,”
Wesley Medical Center Physician Retreat, May 8, Fredonia,
Kansas.
Gina M. Berg, Ph.D., Wesley Leadership Institute Quality
Improvement Academy, Wesley Medical Center: “Quality
Improvement Education,” June 24, and “Quality Improvement
Mentor Review,” July 31.
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RESIDENCIES WELCOME NEW RESIDENTS
Thirty-one physicians began their training at the three family medicine
residency programs on July 1. The department wishes to extend a warm
welcome to these residents:
Smoky Hill: Kyle Miller, M.D., and Amanda Miller, M.D., KUSM–Wichita;
Krista DeWitt, D.O.; Rachel Carney, D.O.; Matthew Pyle, D.O. – Kansas City
University of Medicine and Biosciences
Wesley: Jennifer Baalmann, M.D.; Roger Klein, M.D.; Lan Ly, M.D. – KUSM–
Wichita; Diana Callari, M.D. – Keck School of Medicine of the University of
Southern California; Bryson Hollingshead, D.O. – Touro University Nevada
College of Osteopathic Medicine; Hayli Karbowski, M.D., and Kathryn Watkins,
M.D. – University of Oklahoma College of Medicine; Whitney Nichols, D.O. –
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences; Carl Turner, D.O. –
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Via Christi: Joseph Baalmann, M.D.; Isaac Johnston, M.D.; Rachael Svaty,
M.D. – KUSM–Wichita; Charles Armstrong, D.O. – AT Still University School
of Osteopathic Medicine; Kelsey Berlin, D.O.; Amy Schantzen, D.O.; John
Schantzen, D.O. – Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine;
Katie Shoe, M.D. – Drexel University College of Medicine; Brad Stucky, D.O.;
Brandon Cole, D.O.; Emily Heronemus, D.O. – Kansas City University of
Medicine and Biosciences; Sam Porter, M.D. – Mayo Medicine School; Heather
Datsko, D.O. – Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine;
Stefanie White, M.D. – St. Louis University School of Medicine; Brandon
Alleman, M.D., and Michael Kalkhoff, M.D. – University of Iowa College of
Medicine; Ben Eppinger, M.D. – University of Wisconsin School of Medicine
and Public Health; Michael Heiland, M.D. – University of South Florida
Health Morsani College of Medicine.
Chief residents for 2013–2014 are: Wesley: Sheila Owens, M.D., and JohnMichael Watson, M.D.; Via Christi: Paul Cleland, M.D.; Heather Cooper,
D.O.; Gabrielle Guhl, M.D.; and Desirae Nasrallah, D.O.; Smoky Hill:
Dallas Walz, M.D.
Sports Medicine Fellows at Via Christi: Michael Breunig, D.O., Via Christi,
and Peter Loo, M.D., KUSM–Kansas City.
International Family Medicine fellows at Via Christi: Patrick Allen, M.D.;
Lane Olson, M.D.; Jonathan Peters, M.D.; Andrew Posey, D.O.; Nicholas
Tomsen, M.D., Via Christi.
BACK TO SCHOOL
ATHLETE SAFETY
Baseline testing of balance and cognitive function during a
preseason athletic exam may be helpful when compared to a
similar exam conducted during the season if a concussion
is suspected. A scorecard for this baseline testing can be
downloaded at the Kansas Sports Concussion Partnership
website at www.KansasConcussion.org.
Left to right by row: 1st Rachel Carney,
Krista Dewitt, Amanda Miller, Kyle Miller,
Matthew Pyle; 2nd Brandon Alleman,
Charles Armstrong, Joseph Baalmann,
Kelsey Berlin, Brandon Cole; 3rd Heather Datsko,
Ben Eppinger, Michael Heiland, Emily Heronemus,
Isaac Johnston; 4th Michael Kalkhoff, Sam Porter, Amy Schantzen,
John Schantzen, Katie Shoe; 5th Brad Stucky, Rachael Svaty,
Stefanie White, Jennifer Baalmann, Diana Callari; 6th Bryson
Hollingshead, Hayli Karbowski, Roger Klein, Lan Ly, Whitney
Nichols; 7th Carl Turner, Kathryn Watkins, Sheila Owens,
John-Michael Watson, Paul Cleland; 8th Heather Cooper;
Gabrielle Guhl, Desirae Nasrallah, Dallas Walz, Michael Breunig
9th Peter Loo, Patrick Allen, Lane Olson, Jonathan Peters, Andrew Posey;10th Nicholas Tomsen.
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September
10
Faculty Development Conference, Gretchen Dickson,
M.D., MBA, “How to Read a Balance Sheet and
an Income/Expense Statement,” noon-1 p.m.
Sunflower Room
October
8
Faculty Development Conference, noon-1 p.m.
Chaney Room
November
7
Family Medicine Annual Faculty Colloquium,
Mike Tuggy, M.D., “FFM 2.0 Family Medicine for
America’s Health Training Implications” and “AFMRD: What’s on Our Plate,” Wichita Marriott Hotel
December
Students attending the National Conference of Family Medicine Residents and
Medical Students, Aug. 7-9, Kansas City, Missouri. Left to right by row:
1st Trang Pham, Katie Tran, Ruth Wiens, Stephanie Shields; 2nd Kinzie Kiser,
Anna Hanson, Caitlin Chiles, Ali Rueschoff, Claire Thomas; 3rd Erik Calderon,
Jordan Meyer, Kurtis Klecan, Michelle Baalmann; 4th Jimmie Stewart,
Whitney Weixelman, Daniel Nwachokor; 5th Joe Sliter, Rick Kellerman, M.D.,
Jonathan Pike, Cheryl Dobson, Alex Johnson. Not pictured are Jonathan Baalmann,
Jacob Hostetler, Phil Montgomery, Martha Riese, Andrew Ross, Brett Siegle, and
Christina Tippy. Photo courtesy of American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP)
Foundation and the AAFP. Katie Tran, Whitney Weixelman, and Daniel Nwachokor
received scholarships to attend the conference from the AAFP Foundation.
KANSAS HEALTH
SUMMIT ON
BREASTFEEDING
The Kansas Health Summit on Breastfeeding, sponsored by
the Kansas Health Foundation and United Methodist Health
Ministry Fund, will provide smart strategies for improving
breastfeeding initiation and duration rates in Kansas. It will
be Sept. 25 at the Kansas Leadership Center & Kansas Health
Foundation Conference Center at 325 East Douglas, Wichita,
Kansas. There is no charge for the summit. In addition, the
clinical education luncheon in the adjacent Ambassador Hotel
is free for physicians and resident physicians.
ATTENTION RESIDENTS
Resident Financial Advice the AAFP video “Personal Finance
for Residents—What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You,” is
available online as a webcast at http://www.aafp.org/medicalschool-residency/post-residency/resfinance.htm.
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
48th Annual STFM Spring Conference, April 25-29, Orlando,
Florida. Submission deadline is Sept. 8. For more information,
go to http://www.stfm.org/Conferences/AnnualSpringConference/
CallforPresentations.
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5-6 Family Medicine Winter Symposium,
Wichita Marriott Hotel
September
1
Labor Day – Central Office Closed
October
20-25 AAFP Congress of Delegates and Annual Scientific Session, Washington, D.C.
November
21-25 NAPCRG Annual Meeting, New York City, NewYork
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contributors
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Katie Kellerman, Wesley FM
Marcia Beasley, Via Christi FM
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