Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residents

Gabriel Hamawi, DPM

Medical School: Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine
Professional Career Interests: To have a small clinic and practice in a rural or suburban environment. Another goal would be to go and give back my services to my parents' home countries of Lebanon and Armenia for those in need of a podiatrist
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Piano, darbuka (Arabic drum), tennis, basketball, football, archery, cars, and collecting watches
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: I just picked kayaking, and I love. My favorite place to go so far in MI is Lake Superior Pictured Rocks

Zachary Pierson, DPM

Medical School: Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine, Midwestern University
Professional Career Interests: Be a part of a successful multidisciplinary team
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Snowboarding, mountain biking, board games with my wife, hiking with our dog, exercising
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Hanging out at the lake, visiting the cider mills in the fall, Cedar Point, University of Michigan football

Kyleigh Pierson, DPM

Medical School: Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine, Midwestern University
Professional Career Interests: Looking into pediatric podiatry, specifically club foot casting and such
Why did you choose CMU: The teaching style aligned well with my learning style and I felt I really got along well with the residents here
Personal Hobbies/Interests: My dogs, games and dancing
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Not sure yet, I'm not from Michigan so I'm learning as I go

Jacob Stricker, DPM

Medical School: William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine
Professional Career Interests: Diesel tech/large engine repair. Might just have to stick with being in a podiatric group practice
Why did you choose CMU: I really liked the experience and mentorship I saw when rotating as a student. Residents were nice and very welcoming. Great attendings with a ton of experience 
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Hanging out with friends, trying out new restaurants, bars, or breweries. Getting out on the water. Watching movies, golfing
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Getting out on the boat when I’m back home in Traverse City. Going on hikes or scenic drives, and doing winery/brewery tours. There’s also a lot of good golf courses in Michigan.

Michael Navarro, DPM

Medical School: Kent State University
Professional Career Interests: Joining an Orthopedic group upon completion of a fellowship 
Why did you choose CMU: For the variety of cases
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Hiking or any outdoor activity, playing basketball and football, traveling 
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Trying local restaurants and weekend adventures with my girlfriend. Spending time at Lake Michigan and wineries at Traverse City.

Ryan Woldahl, DPM

Medical School: Arizona College of Podiatric Medicine, Midwestern University
Professional Career Interests: My goal is to return back to Arizona and open up a private practice with my wife and possibly teach part time.
Why did you choose CMU: I felt like I had an immediate connection and rapport with the residents and attendings and it immediately felt like home. I also found that my learning style was aligned with this program. I believed it provided the best opportunity for me to learn and reach my career goals.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Playing guitar, listening to music, watching Boston sports, reading books, watching movies, playing video games and board games
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: I love going to the cider mills in the fall and enjoying kayaking in the rivers. I am curious to learn more about hunting, golfing and other various boating activities. I also really love finding that one hidden gem of a restaurant or coffee shop!