Emergency Medicine Residents

Our Emergency Medicine Residents take an active role in the interview process and selection of the incoming residency class. They advocate for patients and access to quality care.  The residents experience a multicultural environment and diverse backgrounds while supporting each other's wellness.

PGY-3

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Catherine Barrington, MD

Medical School: University of Limerick School of Medicine 
Professional Career Interests: Tactical Medicine, EMS, Trauma
Why did you choose CMU: The program has a strong reputation for producing great EM docs and the feedback I got from current and past residents really spoke to the program's dedication to quality resident education. 
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, Climbing, Canoeing, Working out
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Spend time outside and explore the many beautiful places around the state. 

 

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Harpreet Grewal, MD

Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Professional Career Interests: Working in a busy ER hopefully helping underserved patient populations
Why did you choose CMU: You are able to see a wide variety of pathologies and be a part of a well-established EM residency program where you truly run the show during resuscitations. You get to learn and master many procedures and by the end of residency, you are well. 
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my dog, exploring new restaurants and cities, traveling overseas, keeping up with the MCU, and playing board games.
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Exploring all the different parts of Michigan including Mackinac Island, Pictured Rocks, Traverse City, and many more.

 

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Joseph Jolly, MD

Medical School: American University of Antigua
Professional Career Interests: Prehospital medicine and wilderness physicians 
Why did you choose CMU: The reputation of the CMU program and hearing all the good things about Dr. Cowling. 
Personal Hobbies/Interests: I love being on the water surfing, skiing, and boarding. I also love being on the slopes boarding and reading fantasy novels. 
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Explore the beautiful trails, waterfalls, and lakes. 

 

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Garrett Mason, MD

Medical School: Central Michigan University College of Medicine
Professional Career Interests: Community Emergency Medicine
Why did you choose CMU: The hospital has a great mix of trauma and medical cases, with a large emphasis on procedural excellence. The area is perfectly located to enjoy a lot of what Michigan has to offer as well!
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Art, Weightlifting, Mead and cider making
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Grab good beer and food, explore trails, and enjoy some time on the water!

 

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Mara McMurray, DO

Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional Career Interests: Rural Medicine and Critical Care
Why did you choose CMU: I spent a month here as a medical student and had a great experience! CMU offers a blend of rural and urban exposures, plenty of procedural opportunities and a faculty that is committed to developing excellent physicians.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Skiing, running with my dog, backpacking, biking, and being out on the water with family and friends
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Being up north in my hometown of Petoskey. 

 

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Justin Morin, DO

Medical School: A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine 
Professional Career Interests: Medical Education, Wilderness Medicine, Social EM
Why did you choose CMU: I chose CMU because I witnessed the supportive faculty invest in their current residents and statewide/nationwide advocacy for Emergency Medicine. My interactions with the team during the social demonstrated fantastic camaraderie and care for one other all while having a laugh. Along with my wife, current OBGYN resident, I’m thankful to call this place home.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, running, biking, climbing, CrossFit, birding, making tasty food, reading books that people recommend.
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Beach Day at Tawas state park or Bay City State Park, enjoying the greenery of the midwest (I’m from the desert of California), and Family Dinners with the residents.

 

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Dillon Nerland, MD

Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine
Professional Career Interests: Toxicology, Ultrasound, EMS
Why did you choose CMU: The EM program offers a combination of excellent academics and supportive faculty that creates a great learning environment!
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Movies, music, cooking, water sports, New York Yankees
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Hiking and trying out new restaurants.

 

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Alex Schlangen, DO

Medical School: Midwestern University - AZCOM
Professional Career Interests: To successfully complete Emergency Medicine residency with a possible fellowship in sports medicine or toxicology.
Why did you choose CMU: Long standing tradition of excellence with the added benefits of a great simulation program, unopposed ortho, and a great learning environment.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: All things outdoors, puzzles, learning new things.
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Trying new foods, and local breweries.

 

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Arthur Sieron, MD

Medical School: University of Limerick School of Medicine
Professional Career Interests: Critical care, ultrasound, and medical education
Why did you choose CMU: A well-established program that produces excellent EM physicians. It’s a virtually unopposed program with high acuity and high-volume cases that provide great learning opportunities. The faculty and residents are very supportive, and the didactic and simulation curriculums are top-notch. Being close to my home city of Toronto, Canada was another benefit.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: 90s movies, board games, computers, podcasts, and petting dogs.
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Spending time with co-residents, checking out coffee shops and restaurants, and exploring the outdoors and all that Michigan has to offer.

 

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Syeda B Zehra, MD

Medical School: Dow University of Health Sciences
Professional Career Interests: Critical Care and POCUS
Why did you choose CMU: CMU offers a dream team where each member has so much to offer. The unceasing sense of deep connection and support for one another makes me feel like home. The teaching at CMU is unique and unparalleled, which helps me grow both personally and professionally. Not to mention, the sim labs at CMU are exceptionally amazing.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Board games, hiking, biking, watercolor painting, and spending time with my family.
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Visiting the scenic coastline along the Great Lakes is a must-do on my checklist. I look forward to exploring the arts and historical sites of Michigan. I am also excited for berry picking, visiting the cider mill, and making a trip to Mackinac Island.

 

PGY-2

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Bayley Espinoza, MD

Medical School: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Professional Career Interests: EMS and Ultrasound
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Pottery, cooking, spending time with friends and family.
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Camping in Northern Michigan

 

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Korrine Finkbeiner, MD

Medical School: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Professional Career Interests: EM, EMS, Clinical Informatics
Personal Hobbies/Interests: RVing/camping, yoga, reading, knitting/crocheting
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Kayaking rivers, swimming in the lakes (especially Elk Lake)
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Jackson Gordon, DO

Medical School: Kansas City University 
Professional Career Interests: to be the best at what I do.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Exercise, football, dogs, woodworking, snowboarding, golf, religion
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Hike, lake, exercise, visit family

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Shivani Lohit, MD

Medical School: University of Limerick
Professional Career Interests: Pediatric Emergency, Trauma, and Medical Education
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Soccer, swimming, working out, Harry Potter, Marvel, LOTR, Baking
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Boating and camping on the lakes in Cheboygan.

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Marion Memmott, DO

Medical School: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional Career Interests: Rural medicine, international medicine, ultrasound
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Hanging out with my kids, swimming, lifting, bullwhip making, classical piano
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Anything in the water.

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Ahsan Mir, MD

Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine
Professional Career Interests: Global health engagement, sustainability, austere medicine, quality improvement research, AI in the Emergency Department
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Drawing, running/hiking, PC/console/VR gaming, global travel, Formula 1, and spending time with friends and family
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Running trails, trying out new restaurants, visiting art galleries/museums, attending concerts and sporting events

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Diane Mutete, MD

Medical School: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Professional Career Interests: Medical Education, Global Health
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Nature walks, visiting new places, gardening, spending time with family and friends
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: I am still exploring the state.

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Saleem Nasseh, MD

Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Professional Career Interests: Sports Medicine
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Lifting weights, soccer, running, hiking. Basically anything outdoors or sports. I also love food and board games. 
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: New to Michigan but still excited to explore!

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Samuel Tweedie, DO

Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional Career Interests: International Medicine, EMS
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Fitness, hockey, reading, traveling
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Still exploring Michigan!

PGY-1

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Caitlin Bucksbaum, DO

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Assem Ellythy, MD

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Brennon Eudis, DO

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Daniel Evans, MD

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Natalie Kosnik, DO

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Meghan Mulqueen, MD

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Kaavya Puttagunta, MD

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Allison Vlk, DO

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Emylin Thomas, DO

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Anthony Vicini, DO