Transitional Year: First-year resident physicians in Parkview’s transitional year program are, from left, Aatif Basher, MD; Eleazar Fariscal, DO; Alexander Huang, MD; Spencer Jude, MD; Joseph Lane, MD; Verda Mirza, DO; Shiv Panigrahi, MD; Isaac Schumacher, MD; Lucas Simmons, DO; Nicholas White, MD; Winston Winkler, MD; and Jason Wodley, DO.
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – 30 resident physicians were welcomed to Parkview Friday with a white coat ceremony marking the start of their residency through the Parkview Health Graduate Medical Education program.
It’s the second class of individuals to make the transition from student to physician through the program, which grew year-over-year with the addition of a new transitional year residency.
Last year’s inaugural class had 19 physicians starting their careers with Parkview.
The following was released on Monday by Parkview representatives:
“Parkview is thrilled to welcome these students as they finish their formal studies and now move into their chosen fields of practice,” said Susan Steffy, MD, chief medical officer, Parkview Graduate Medical Education. “Physicians never stop learning, and our graduate medical education program ensures that these first-year doctors will continue to learn and grow with the guidance of Parkview’s team of experienced clinicians.”
The 2023 class of new physicians includes 14 in the internal medicine residency and four in the general surgery program. The internal medicine program is a three-year residency, while surgery resident physicians are beginning a six-year commitment.
This year also welcomes the first class of 12 physicians into the transitional year program. The one-year program serves as a prerequisite for advanced medical residencies, including physical medicine and rehabilitation, which Parkview will add in 2024.
Physical medicine and rehabilitation will welcome two resident physicians per year. In 2024, Parkview will also add an OB-GYN program, with five resident physicians per year. Both are four-year programs.
This year’s class of 30 includes a diverse roster of physicians, with six completing their degrees at the Indiana University School of Medicine as well as graduates from other U.S. universities and several international institutions. This year’s resident physicians and their programs are as follows:
First-Year Internal Medicine Resident Physicians
Baraa Al Jebawi, MD, American University of Antigua College of Medicine
Holly Alter, DO, Lincoln Memorial University – DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Andy Alvarez Herrera, MD, Indiana University School of Medicine
Tanvi Borse, MD, Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College
Prashanth Donepudi, MD, American University of Antigua College of Medicine
Ushna Ejaz, MD, Fatima Jinnah Medical University
Ya Gao, MD, American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
Mallika Gyawali, MD, KIST Medical College
Cecelia Hale, DO, Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Molly Jain, MD, Saint James School of Medicine
Ibrahim Nawaz, MD, Shifa College of Medicine
Anil Regmi, MD, Nepal Medical College
Manuela Tchate Sizyandji, MD, Avalon University School of Medicine
Numra Urooj, MD, King Edward Medical University
First-Year General Surgery Resident Physicians
Kathy Bach, MD, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Steven Cochrun, MD, University of Alabama at Birmingham Marnix E. Heersink School of Medicine
Rishabh Shah, MD, Texas A&M Health Science Center School of Medicine
Sunay Srinivas, MD, University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine
Transitional Year Resident Physicians
Aatif Basher, MD, Indiana University School of Medicine
Eleazar Fariscal, DO, New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Alexander Huang, MD, Indiana University School of Medicine
Spencer Jude, MD, University of Utah School of Medicine
Joseph Lane, MD, Indiana University School of Medicine
Verda Mirza, DO, Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Shiv Panigrahi, MD, Indiana University School of Medicine
Isaac Schumacher, MD, Indiana University School of Medicine
Lucas Simmons, DO, Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
Nicholas White, MD, University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Winston Winkler, MD, Washington University School of Medicine
Jason Wodley, DO, Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
According to the Indiana Graduate Medical Education Board, continued investment in the state’s physician pipeline is critical to meeting increasing demand, especially in rural and underserved areas, and for improving health outcomes and quality of life for all Hoosiers. Residency programs also play a role in economic development – the board projects the statewide economic impact of current and planned medical resident programs will reach $332 million by 2025.
“As Parkview Graduate Medical Education enters its second year, we are laying the foundation for programs that will impact our region for decades beyond the formal training of these resident physicians,” said Ray Dusman, MD, president, Physician and Clinical Enterprise, Parkview Health. “Our residency programs will improve physician recruitment and access, creating both economic and health benefits. We are thrilled to welcome 30 more resident physicians and expand our impact on the well-being of our communities.”
To learn more about the Parkview Health Graduate Medical Education program, click here
