Sara Hennessy, D.O. PGY-5, Administration Chief

Hometown: Midlothian, IL

Medical School: CCOM

Personal Interests: gardening, hiking

Radiology Interests: Breast, MSK

Program highlight: Love the buddy months at the end of intern year!

Roger Rozzi, D.O. PGY-5, Education Chief

Hometown: South Bend, IN

Medical School: Midwestern University - CCOM

Personal Interests: Soccer, Hiking, Bonsai training

Radiology Interests: Musculoskeletal, Neuroradiology.

Program highlight: The categorical transitional year where we get valuable early exposure to radiology.

Bourtai Gold, D.O. PGY-5

Hometown: Born in Memphis

Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine- Midwestern University Downers Grove

Personal Interests: Running along the lake, Masters Swimming, Walking/Hiking with my dog, Camping, Scuba Diving/Surfing, Latin/Ballroom Dancing, Reading, Wine Tastings

Radiology Interests: Interventional radiology, but keeping an open mind to anything procedural

Program highlight: The culture of the program: supportive co-residents, a program director who listens and helps you reach your goals, and a program coordinator who makes everything in life better.

Ryan Brooks, D.O. PGY-4

Hometown: Arlington Heights, IL

Medical School: A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

Personal Interests: Skiing, golf, outdoors, spending time with family and friends

Radiology Interests: Neuroradiology, Body Imaging

Program highlight: Buddy months are perfect to prepare for R1 year.

Tucker Jeppson, D.O. PGY-4

Hometown: Lewiston, ID

Medical School: Pacific Northwest University

Personal Interests: Spending time with my family, playing guitar and riding motorcycles.

Radiology Interests: MSK/Breast Imaging

Program highlight: Everyone here is so nice and easy to talk to. I think it is an excellent learning environment.

Joshua Thiel, M.D. PGY-4

Hometown: Everett, WA

Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin

Personal Interests: The outdoors! I love skiing and mountain biking. Cyclocross biking has been a fun activity to do on the flatter trails. I love going hiking with my dog and wife. We recently got back into roller skating and that has been super fun. I love house music and am excited to experience the Chicago scene. I am a huge Seattle sports fan. I also just like chilling at home and playing video games.

Radiology Interests: Undecided

Program highlight: The people. My interview day stuck out compared to the rest. I am excited to start and get to know them better

Dave Gabebrt, D.O. PGY-4

Hometown: Kansas City, MO

Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences

Personal Interests: Concerts (Chicago has plenty of great ones), Hiking/Camping, the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals

Radiology Interests: Undecided, but leaning toward Neuro or MSK

Program highlight: The hard-working and fun environment seen throughout the program. This starts at the top with our program director, Dr. Henkle, and is carried out everyday by the residents and attendings.

Benjamin Jiao, D.O. PGY-3

Hometown: Gurnee, IL

Medical School: A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona

Personal Interests: Houseplants, gardening, cooking.

Radiology Interests: MSK

Zaki Zaheer, D.O. PGY-3

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Medical School: Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

Personal Interests: Being outdoors, rock-climbing, video games, reading and writing

Radiology Interests: Body and MSK

Program Highlight: The culture of the program is infectious in the best way possible. There is a genuine friendship between us all that makes going to work such an enjoyable experience. Additionally, the top-notch education and numerous resources we have access to set us up for success.

Samuel Patterson, M.D. PGY-3

Hometown: Bloomington, IN

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Personal Interests: Hiking, bee-keeping

Radiology Interests: Undecided

Program Highlight: Plenty of opportunities for hands-on experiences with procedures and patient interaction.

Teju Kapa, D.O. PGY-2

Hometown: Peoria, IL

Medical School: Des Moines University

Personal Interests: Reading, traveling, dance and running

Radiology Interests: Still exploring!

Program Highlight: Genuine camaraderie and program leadership’s responsiveness to resident input.

Austin Patrick, D.O. PGY-2

Hometown: Gloucester, VA

Medical School: Cambell University School of Osteopathic Medicine

Personal Interests: Soccer (and fantasy premier league), strategy games and horror films

Radiology Interests: Neuroradiology, medical education

Program Highlight: Our intern year is exceptional; there are many opportunities to be hands-on and gain procedural experience during both on and off-service rotations.

Kevin Pugh, D.O. PGY-2

Hometown: St. Louis, MO

Medical School: Kansas City University

Personal Interests: Golf, movies, traveling, playing the piano

Radiology Interests: Undecided

Program Highlight: Everyone in the program is super helpful and kind. Also, the buddy months toward the end of first year are great for getting early radiology exposure

Smrithi Valsaraja, M.D. PGY-2

Hometown: Pinehurst, NC

Medical School: Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University

Personal Interests: Painting, dancing and watching reality TV shows

Radiology Interests: Undecided for now

Program Highlight: The program fosters a highly welcoming environment. You feel like you are part of a family! Also, the mentors here truly support and advocate for their residents.

Ritesh Kashyap, D.O. PGY-1

Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio

Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

Personal Interests: Cooking, running, hiking and houseplants

Radiology Interests: Undecided. Possible IR or MSK

Program Highlight: Definitely the program culture. Everyone is ready and willing to help you with any questions you have.

Cecile Swift, D.O. PGY-1

Hometown: Los Angeles, CA

Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic medicine

Personal Interests: Baking, hiking and traveling

Radiology Interests: Breast, neuro and IR

Program Highlight: Buddy months during intern year prepares you for R1 year.

Tyler Dillon, D.O. PGY-1

Hometown: Manhattan, KS

Medical School: A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

Personal Interests: I enjoy spending time with family and friends, playing golf and anything related to Kansas State University Athletics

Radiology Interests: Undecided

Program Highlight: The positive culture within the program and the early exposure to radiology during intern year.

Nicholas Anderson, D.O. PGY-1

Hometown: Wilmington, IL

Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

Personal Interests: Learning- reading, podcasts, blogs, online courses; staying active- running, cycling, hiking, climbing; teaching and mentoring.

Radiology Interests: Undecided

Program Highlight: The people and the culture!