Emergency Medicine Faculty and Staff
Our faculty come from diverse training programs, bringing a wealth of knowledge and skill sets to teach our residents. Many of our faculty members have served in national leadership positions including American College of Emergency Physicians, Council of EM Residency Directors, Society for Simulation in Healthcare and National Association of EMS Physicians. Our faculty members have a rich network of colleagues that are especially helpful to our graduating seniors as they pursue future careers.
Program Director
Associate Program Director

Jonathan Deibel, MD FACEP
Medical School: The Ohio State University
EM Residency: Synergy Medical Education Alliance
Core Faculty
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Andrew Bazakis, MD, FACEP, FAAEM
Director or EM Simulation Curriculum
Medical School: Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine
EM Residency: University of Rochester, Strong Memorial Hospital

Adam Hunt, DO MHS, FACEP
Core Faculty - Covenant
Medical School: Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Medicine
EM and FM Residency: McLaren Oakland Regional Medical Center

Steven T. McLean, MD FACEP
Medical Director - MyMichigan Saginaw
Vice President Medical Affairs
Medical School: Wayne State University
EM Residency: Detroit Receiving Hospital

Matthew McRae, MD
Core Faculty - Covenant
Simulation Curriculum Faculty
Medical School: Wayne State University
EM Residency: Detroit Receiving Hospital

Kaitlin Natole, MD
Core Faculty - Covenant
Ultrasound Co-Director
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
EM Residency: St. John Hospital Detroit
Fellowship: St. John Hospital Emergency Ultrasound Fellowship

Eric Pitts, DO
Core Faculty - Covenant
Ultrasound Co-Director
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
EM Residency: CMU Medical Education Partners

Benjamin Schoener, MD
Core Faculty - Covenant
Educational Site Director
Medical School: St. George's University
EM Residency: Genesys Regional Medical Center

Aaron Smith, MD, MHA, FACEP
Core Faculty - Covenant
Medical Director Emergency Care Center and Chief Medical Information Officer
Medical School: St. George's University
EM Residency: Synergy Medical Education Alliance
Administrative Faculty

