Our Residents

  • Take an active role in teaching medical students
  • Advocate for women and access to quality care
  • Perform surgical procedures including robotic surgery and laparoscopic procedures
  • Receive weekly protected time for educational sessions


Christopher DeviresChristopher Devries, MD

Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine
Professional Career Interests: I feel our field is the only that offers a true continuity of care clinic to inpatient medicine to surgical treatment. I appreciate the hands-on, practical aspects of the field. I value the opportunity to teach and empower women to become their own healthcare advocates.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Fy fishing, cooking, Minnesota Twins baseball, reading, camping, running, spending time with my wife and Springer Spaniel, McGregor
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: I’m still exploring Michigan!


Jennifer HenrichJennifer Henrich, MD

Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Professional Career Interests: Joining a private practice where I can set up long-term roots
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my family, watching college football
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: All the small-town festivals and being able to take quick trips around the state, such as Traverse City




Anushka MagalAnushka Magal, MD

Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine
Professional Career Interests: I loved that every day in OB/GYN is different, between clinic, L&D, and the OR, and that we get a combination of acute and longitudinal care, surgery, deliveries, and procedures. I also knew I could make a significant impact on women’s lives being involved with advocacy work in the field.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Exploring new countries, skiing, cycling, cooking for friends, mixology, drinking wine, floral arranging.
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: I’m still exploring Michigan!

Alexa ShepherdAlexa Shepherd, MD

Medical School: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Professional Career Interests: Generalist OB/GYN
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Amateur baker/cake decorator, red wine enthusiast, video gamer, lover of arts and crafts
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Over the past few years, my co-residents have become my family. We often get together in each other's homes or go out to eat. Bay City, Midland, and Frankenmuth are all a short drive away and offer even more food choices. As a Michigander for most of my life, I've also always loved the wide variety of activities across the state (sporting events, concerts, beautiful lakes, trails) and eating/drinking opportunities!


Kaitlyn BlanchardKaitlyn Blanchard, MD

Medical School: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Professional Career Interests: I loved the ability to have long-standing relationships with patients along with a fast-paced, procedure-oriented specialty, and quickly fell in love with L&D.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Sports, cooking, traveling, spending time with friends, drinking wine
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: I’m still exploring Michigan!




Erinn CrocoErinn Croco, DO

Medical School: Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine






Caleb DeanCaleb Dean, MD

Medical School: University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio
Professional Career Interests: My long-term goal is to work in academic medicine and improve the education of both residents and medical students. I'm also very interested in international medicine since I grew up overseas as a missionary kid.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Cycling, video games, hiking, baking, napping, drinking coffee
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: I love cycling in Michigan. There are endless bike trails, and I still have so many more to explore. I've also really enjoyed exploring the UP, especially during the winter.


James LynchJames Lynch, MD

Medical School: Loma Linda University School of Medicine
Professional Career Interests: I wanted the combination of patient continuity while still being in a surgical specialty. I love following my patients for the entirety of their lives, and I have a passion for furthering women's healthcare.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Snow skiing, hiking, camping, road biking, auto body, mechanics, stock/options trading, home remodeling, gardening, basketball, and golfing
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: I’m still exploring Michigan!



Jessica FarisJessica Faris, MD

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine
Professional Career Interests: I was drawn to the fast pace and diversity of OB/GYN, along with the opportunity to take care of and advocate for the health of women, both locally and globally.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, eating good food/trying new restaurants, baking
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: I’m still exploring Michigan!




Megan GrahamMegan Graham, MD

Medical School: USF Health Morsani College of Medicine
Professional Career Interests: OB/GYN generalist vs. MIGS fellowship
Personal Hobbies/Interests: International traveling, kayaking, hiking, camping, dog walking, cider/wine drinking
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Rails-to-trails biking/walking, farmer's markets, abundant camping



Zenobia Ofori-DankwaZenobia Ofori-Dankwa, MD

Medical School: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Professional Career Interests: Global health, research, teaching
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Travel, beauty and skincare, event planning, listening to music, exercising, reading, writing
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Visit Traverse City, try new foods, hiking




Kiara WhitsellKiara Whitsell, MD

Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine
Professional Career Interests: he rewarding opportunities to maintain and improve women's health, provide continuity of care, and perform various surgeries attracted me to the field of OB/GYN.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Community outreach, traveling, dancing, shopping, spending time with friends and family
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: I’m still exploring Michigan!




Kathryn BeckerKathryn Becker, DO

Medical School: Pikeville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional Career Interests: I think it's the perfect blend of medical and surgical work, with opportunities to provide both preventative care as well as a variety of interventions. I love the ability to see and treat patients as they progress through different phases of life, balanced between emergent and routine clinical situations. I love advocating for women and wanted to be in a role where I could do so as a core part of my career. Beyond that, delivering babies is an absolute joy.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Gardening, traveling/exploring, learning languages, DIY projects and crafts, wine and game nights, mystery shows and books, spending time with friends
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: I’m still exploring Michigan!

Julie BunyardJulie Bunyard, DO

Medical School: Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional Career Interests: Medicine to me has always been about connection, and I loved how in OB/GYN I'm able to connect with my patients and advocate for them in their happiest and scariest moments alike.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Teaching yoga, tending to my herb garden, cooking & baking, Chemex pour-over coffee, drinking wine with my co-interns, hanging with my cat Ollivander, rewatching Harry Potter movies too many times
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: I’m still exploring Michigan!

Carly FarrCarly Farr, MD

Medical School: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Professional Career Interests: General OB/GYN, medical student education, mentoring, community outreach
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Kayaking, wine tasting, movies, game nights
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Exploring new places with my co-residents, traveling "Up North" for weekend trips, finding new places to kayak



Kathrin ParisiKathrin Parisi, MD

Medical School: Central Michigan University School of Medicine
Professional Career Interests: Currently considering all options! There is so much to love about OB/GYN!
Personal Hobbies/Interests:  Physical fitness (running, Pilates, yoga, workout videos!), trying new wineries and distilleries, watching Disney movies, baking cookies, mini-golf, baseball, and hanging out with my fellow interns!
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: I like to explore the local regions; there is so much to see and do! I have been to Bay City, Midland, Mt. Pleasant, Frankenmuth, Birch Run, Standish, Tawas, etc. Visiting the small towns and their local business has been fun and exciting.