Class of 2024

Resident

Brief Bio

Daniel Barnett, MD
Daniel Barnett, MD
 

Undergraduate: Brigham Young University
Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth School of Medicine
Career Interests: Hematology – oncology
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: The culture! The people here are kind, charitable and hard working.

Erin Biringen, MD
Erin Biringen, MD
 

Undergraduate: University of Colorado
Medical School: University of Colorado School of Medicine
Career Interests: Hospitalist, medical education

Christine Brennan, MD
Christine Brennan, MD
 

Undergraduate: Indiana University
Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
Career Interests: Pulmonary/critical care, sleep medicine
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: Excellent access to a multitude of subspecialties, supportive and progressive faculty and staff, an emphasis on resident wellness and a collaborative supportive culture

Robert Doris, MD
Robert Doris, MD
 

Medical School: Royal College of Surgeons, Ireland, School of Medicine
Career Interests: Primary care with an interest in Spanish speaking communities
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: I was drawn to how invested the leadership of the program is in terms of the house staff well-being.

Hank Dossett, MD
Hank Dossett, MD

Undergraduate: Boise State University
Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine
Career Interests: Pulmonology/critical care
Best Thing About Our Program: The faculty, residents and weather! I knew this residency would give me the best training while providing me the tools of reaching my future career goals. Everyone has been so supportive in facilitating a positive and friendly educational environment that I am so happy about my choice.

Ryan Farhat, MD
Ryan Farhat, MD

Undergraduate: University of Arizona
Medical School: UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
Career Interests: Hospital medicine, hematology/oncology
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: The co-residents! I rotated here as a medical student and now as a resident. Everyone is genuinely happy and very supportive of each other, including the attendings.

Kayla Fletcher, DO
Kayla Fletcher, DO
 

Undergraduate: University of Arizona
Medical School: Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
Career Interests: Hospitalist
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: The College of Medicine – Phoenix really focuses on wellness and prioritizing resident education. Our faculty is fantastic at teaching and our academic half days are a great supplement to our clinical education. I feel well prepared to take my boards and work as a hospitalist.

Megan Ghai, MD
Megan Ghai, MD

Undergraduate: Loyola University of Chicago
Medical School: Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Career Interests: Cardiology and gastroenterology
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix:

Navrose Gill, MD
Navrose Gill, MD

Undergraduate: University of Arizona
Medical School: UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson
Career Interests: Hybrid between hospitalist and primary care

Jake Hillyer, MD
Jake Hillyer, MD

Undergraduate: Linnfield College
Medical School: Oregon Health and Science University School of Medicine
Career Interests: Cardiology or hospitalist medicine
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: The genuine and strong sense of family among residents and senior faculty, as well as the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population. Also, it feels like vacation year-round in Phoenix!

Trevor Hodson, MD
Trevor Hodson, MD

Undergraduate: Brigham Young University
Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine
Career Interests: Hematology/oncology
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: My interview with Dr. Holland and Dr. Crawford. I ended the interview and said, "I want to work for those people."

Carolyn Hofmeister, MD
Carolyn Hofmeister, MD

Undergraduate: Regis University
Medical School: Loyola University of Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Career Interests: Hospital medicine
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: I am an Arizona native and chose the University of Arizona Internal Medicine Residency Program because I wanted to give back to my community and learn in a setting that values patient centered care, teamwork and resident education.

Kristal Hudson, MD
Kristal Hudson, MD

Undergraduate: University of New Mexico
Medical School: University of North Dakota School of Medicine
Career Interests: Hospital or critical care
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: Personally, I was wanting to be a part of a program where patient diversity and subspecialty learning opportunities cultivated a vast educational experience. In addition, the program has advocated for resident wellness, which creates an optimal work-life balance during residency.

Alyssa Hummel, MD
Alyssa Hummel, MD, MPH

Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame
Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine
Career Interests: Public health, global health, women's health, health disparities
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: My supportive co-residents, who are always willing to help each other out!

Fadi Khoury, MD
Fadi Khoury, MD

Undergraduate: University of California, Davis
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Career Interests: Pulmonary/critical care medicine
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: Strong emphasis on resident training and wellness

Kelli Kosako Yost, MD
Kelli Kosako Yost, MD

Undergraduate: University of Nebraska
Medical School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Career Interests: Gastroenterology
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: The culture of wellness

Jay Kumar, MD
Jay Kumar, MD

Undergraduate: University of Toledo
Medical School: University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences
Career Interests: Gastroenterology
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: The location

Viktor Lekic, MD
Viktor Lekic, MD

Undergraduate: Arizona State University 
Medical School: UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
Career Interests: Undecided

Daniel Mayberry, DO
Daniel Mayberry, DO

Undergraduate: Arizona State University
Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Career Interests: Undecided
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: Definitely the people and the opportunity to practice at the Phoenix VA!

Dylan McCreary, MD
Dylan McCreary, MD

Undergraduate: College of Wooster
Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School
Career Interests: Pulmonary/critical care
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: I wanted to be at a program with a large academic medical center in an area that cares for a diverse population. When I interviewed here, I loved all the people I met — from the residents to the program leadership — and felt my personality fit well with the culture of the program.

Elle Newcome, DO
Elle Newcome, MD

Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame
Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School
Career Interests: Hospitalist medicine, health equity, immigrant and refugee health
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: I chose the College of Medicine – Phoenix due to its dedication to supporting personal career interests, emphasis on resident wellness and opportunities to partner with community health organizations. I have loved my time here thus far — both in and out of work. The mountains, sunshine, outdoor opportunities and resident community have been a joy, as well.

Wesley Robertson, MD
Wesley Robertson, MD, MPH

Undergraduate: University of Colorado
Medical School: UArizona College of Medicine – Tucson
Career Interests: Gastroenterology, hepatology and hospital medicine
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: Close connections to program, location, career aspirations

Olivia Rogers, MD
Olivia Rogers, MD

Undergraduate: University of Wyoming
Medical School: University of Washington School of Medicine
Career Interests: Hospitalist medicine
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: I really enjoyed the people I met during the interview process. The program focuses on the well-being of the resident and cultivating a good culture — in addition to great clinical training.

Dayna Telken, DO
Dayna Telken, DO

Undergraduate: The College of Idaho
Medical School: Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
Career Interests: Gastroenterology and hepatology
Why UArizona College of Medicine – Phoenix: The people, the quality of training and the unique patient population. The program genuinely cares about your success as a physician and as a person.