Family Medicine
Jennifer Renee Hawkins, MD Assistant Professor
Family Medicine 725 University Boulevard Dayton, OH 45435 (937) 245-7200 [email protected]
NUMBER OF YEARS AT BSOM: 11
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science Major: Biology and Chemistry; Minor: Music Ohio University
MD Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: Family Medicine, Academic Medicine Dayton Community Family Medicine Residency, Michigan State University
AREAS OF CLINICAL EXPERTISE: Pediatric and adolescent care, Women's health, Behavior change and Outpatient mental health
HOBBIES: Sleeping, babysitting, spoiling my nephew, working with Paw Pals (pet therapy through Vitas Hospice).
CULTURAL - RELIGIOUS - ETHNIC AFFILIATION: Nondenominational Christian
TOPICS FOR STUDENT DISCUSSION: Career counseling/Choosing a specialty Choosing a residency
Sarah Grace Khavari, MD Assistant Professor of Family Medicine
Family Medicine 725 University Boulevard Dayton, OH 45435 937-245-7217 [email protected]
NUMBER OF YEARS AT BSOM: 11 years (4 as a medical student, 3 as a resident, 4 as faculty)
EDUCATION: BS Biology Ohio Northern University
MD Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: Family Medicine Residency Dayton Community Family Medicine Residency
AREAS OF CLINICAL EXPERTISE: Family Medicine office procedures, women's health
HOBBIES: Spending time with my family, reading, gardening, art (Impressionist art)
TOPICS FOR STUDENT DISCUSSION: Balancing work & family Burdens of family caregiving Career counseling/Choosing a specialty Child-care issues for professional couples Choosing a residency Finding time for yourself Income issues/Debt management Inter-professional teamwork Maintaining significant relationship-marriage, family and friendships Stress management Time management
Cynthia Olsen, MD Acting Chair, Department of Family Medicine Professor, Department of Family Medicine Professor, Department of Geriatric Medicine
Family Medicine 725 University Boulevard Dayton, OH 45435 937-245-7222 [email protected]
NUMBER OF YEARS AT BSOM: 24
EDUCATION: BS Microbiology The Ohio State University
MD Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: Family Medicine Good Samaritan Hospital Family Practice Residency Program Dayton, OH
HOBBIES: Vegetable gardening, cooking, reading and travel
TOPICS FOR STUDENT DISCUSSION: Alternative lifestyles Burdens of family caregiving Career counseling/Choosing a specialty Income issues/Debt management Professional development in your area of expertise Research opportunities Stress management Substance abuse Time management
Anne M Proulx, DO Associate Professor Associate Residency Director
Family Medicine Five Rivers Family Health Center 2345 Philadelphia Drive Dayton, OH 45406 937-734-2017 [email protected]
NUMBER OF YEARS AT BSOM: 15
EDUCATION: BA Biology Smith College, Northampton, Mass
D.O. New York College of Osteopathic Medicine of New York Institute of Technology Old Westbury, NY
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: Osteopathic Rotating Internship St Barnabas Hospital, 183rd and 3rd Ave Bronx, NY
Family Medicine Residency UPMC Shadyside Hospital, Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA
AREAS OF CLINICAL EXPERTISE: Fellowship in Academic Family Medicine University of North Carolina Chapel Hill I enjoy working with adolescents and kids, try to promote partnering in healthcare with patients, enjoy mentoring of residents and students.
AREAS OF RESEARCH EXPERTISE: New interest: I would like to develop a cooking class for healthy lifestyles for our patients at Five Rivers FHC.
HOBBIES: Keeping physically active: working out in the gym, Pilates with personal trainer, hiking in Metroparks with our dog and kids. Arts in Dayton: Philharmonic, Loft Theater, Dayton ballet, DC/Dc when able. I enjoy going to Art Galleries and shows. I love to cook for friends, but I could never be Master Chief. Whenever possible, I vacation at a beach.
TOPICS FOR STUDENT DISCUSSION: Balancing work & family Child-care issues for professional couples Maintaining significant relationship-marriage, family and friendships Professional development in your area of expertise
Elisabeth Righter, MD Associate Professor Department of Family Medicine Associate Director, WSU Family Medicine Residency
Family Medicine Five Rivers Family Health Center 2345 Philadelphia Drive Dayton, OH 45406 937/734-2016 [email protected]
NUMBER OF YEARS AT BSOM: 1 + 10
EDUCATION: Biology The Ohio State University
BS Biology Wright State University
MD Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: Family Medicine Residency Grant Medical Center Columbus, OH
AREAS OF CLINICAL EXPERTISE: pregnancy care, especially group prenatal care (Centering Pregnancy), along with procedures
AREAS OF RESEARCH EXPERTISE: quality improvement and cultural proficiency
HOBBIES: SCUBA diving and dance
CULTURAL - RELIGIOUS - ETHNIC AFFILIATION: Progressive Christian
TOPICS FOR STUDENT DISCUSSION: Balancing work & family Career counseling/Choosing a specialty Choosing a residency Cross-cultural communication Dealing with harassment or discrimination Depression Finding time for yourself Income issues/Debt management Inter-professional teamwork Maintaining significant relationship-marriage, family and friendships Professional development in your area of expertise Research opportunities Stress management Substance abuse Time management
Mary Elizabeth Rodes, MD Assistant Professor, Family Medicine
Family Medicine 725 University Boulevard Dayton, OH 45435 (937) 245-7200 [email protected]
NUMBER OF YEARS AT BSOM: 11 years (4 as a medical student, 3 as a resident, 4 as faculty)
EDUCATION: BMus Piano Performance University of Richmond
MM Piano Performance New England Conservatory
MEd Curriculum & Instruction University of Texas at Austin
MD Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: Family Medicine Residency Dayton Community Family Medicine Residency
AREAS OF CLINICAL EXPERTISE: Family dynamics and its impact on physical/emotional health
HOBBIES: Family, music, crochet/sewing, martial arts, cooking, gardening
TOPICS FOR STUDENT DISCUSSION: Career counseling/Choosing a specialty Choosing a residency Income issues/Debt management
Teresa Wilkins Zryd, MD Residency Program Director Associate Professor
Family Medicine 725 University Boulevard Dayton, OH 45435 (937)734-2014 [email protected]
NUMBER OF YEARS AT BSOM: 12
EDUCATION: BHS Community Health Medicine University of Kentucky
MSPH Public Health Western Kentucky University
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: Family Medicine Residency WSUBSOM
TOPICS FOR STUDENT DISCUSSION: Choosing a residency Professional development in your area of expertise
Internal Medicine
Christiana Adesanya, MD
Internal Medicine Dayton VA Medical Center 4100 West Third Street Dayton, OH 45428 (937) 268-6511 ext. 2717 [email protected]
NUMBER OF YEARS AT BSOM: 10 years
EDUCATION: BSc Chemistry Huron College, Huron S.D
MD Northwestern University Chicago
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: Internal Medicine, Cardiology Montefiore Hospital Bronx, NY
Boston City Hospital (Harvard Service) Boston, MA
AREAS OF CLINICAL EXPERTISE: Internal Medicine, Cardiology
AREAS OF RESEARCH EXPERTISE: Viral Myocarditis and Cardiomyopathy Electrocardiography
HOBBIES: Singing
CULTURAL - RELIGIOUS - ETHNIC AFFILIATION: Episcopalian
TOPICS FOR STUDENT DISCUSSION: Finding time for yourself
Herimone L. Chappell, MD Assistant Professor of Medicine Internship and Residency Medical College of Georgia 1987-1990 F.A.C.P. 1998 F.A.C.H.E. 2012
Internal Medicine Dayton VA Medical Center 4100 West Third Street Dayton, OH 45428 937-268-6511 ext 3194 937-474-4090 [email protected]
NUMBER OF YEARS AT BSOM: affiliation 17 years
EDUCATION: B.A. Magna Cum Laude Pre-med Biology Talladega College
Doctor of Medicine and Surgery Medicine and Surgery University of Alabama School of Medicine
AREAS OF CLINICAL EXPERTISE: clinical interest cardiology
AREAS OF RESEARCH EXPERTISE: pharmaceuticals in clinical practice
HOBBIES: golf reading travel
CULTURAL - RELIGIOUS - ETHNIC AFFILIATION: protestant African American
TOPICS FOR STUDENT DISCUSSION: Balancing work & family Career counseling/Choosing a specialty Choosing a residency Professional development in your area of expertise
Miki Crane, MD Clinic Director, Internal Medicine Clinic Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine
Internal Medicine Wright State Physicians Wright Health Building 1222 S. Patterson Blvd. Dayton, OH 45402 [email protected]
NUMBER OF YEARS AT BSOM: 9 months (started Dec 1, 2011)
EDUCATION: B.A. Mathematics University of Southern California
M.D. The Ohio State University College of Medicine
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: Internal Medicine Internship and Residency, Georgetown University Hospital
AREAS OF CLINICAL EXPERTISE: General Internal Medicine
AREAS OF RESEARCH EXPERTISE: patient education, nutrition
TOPICS FOR STUDENT DISCUSSION: Balancing work & family Career counseling/Choosing a specialty Choosing a residency Depression Finding time for yourself Inter-professional teamwork
Karen E. Kirkham, MD Associate Professor Vice-Chair, Undergraduate Education
Internal Medicine Miami Valley Hospital Weber Center for Health and Education Building Second Floor 128 East Apple Street Dayton, OH 45409 937-623-3889 (cell) 937-208-2010 (department) [email protected]
NUMBER OF YEARS AT BSOM: 20
EDUCATION: Zoology, BA Honor's Program Miami University Oxford, OH
MD Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: Primary Care Internal Medicine residency Wright State University (intern); Dayton University of Illinois/Humana-Michael Reese (years 2 and 3); Chicago Chief Residency, Internal Medicine; Humana- Michael Reese, Chicago
AREAS OF CLINICAL EXPERTISE: Adult Primary Care, Sickle cell disease, Pain management, Healthcare Quality and Safety, Team-Based learning in medical education, Underinsured Care
AREAS OF RESEARCH EXPERTISE: Medical Education-particularly active adult learning
HOBBIES: Travel, Spending time with my kids
CULTURAL - RELIGIOUS - ETHNIC AFFILIATION: Attend a community church but spent 15 years immersed in the Muslim community while married. Co-existing is fully embraced in my home. My hometown is a non-progressive farming/blue-collar community of central OH with profound economic challenges...
TOPICS FOR STUDENT DISCUSSION: Balancing work & family Career counseling/Choosing a specialty Child-care issues for single parents Choosing a residency Dealing with harassment or discrimination Interrupted careers
Geetika Kumar, MD Internist, Staff Medical Oncologist Palliative Medicine Program Director DVAMC Associate Professor of Medicine
Internal Medicine Dayton VA Medical Center 4100 West Third Street Dayton, OH 45428 (937)-267-3972 [email protected]
NUMBER OF YEARS AT BSOM: greater than 15 years
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science Biology Sagar University, Madhya Pradesh, India
M.B.B.S Mahatama Gandhi Medical College, Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: Internal Medicine residency 1989-1992 Grant Hospital/ Rush Presbyterian Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Medical Oncology Fellowship 2003-2005 Wright State University-Boonshoft School of Medicine, Dayton, OH
AREAS OF CLINICAL EXPERTISE: Medical Oncology Palliative Medicine
AREAS OF RESEARCH EXPERTISE: Medical Oncology and Palliative Care
HOBBIES: Exercising - Zumba, Yoga, Elliptical etc Dancing Partying Gardening
CULTURAL - RELIGIOUS - ETHNIC AFFILIATION: I am a Hindu with a very liberal attitude. I pray everyday while driving I love my Indian culture and attire but I also love some American beliefs and values. I blend in easily with any culture I have prayed in Church, Temple and Mosques because I think GOD is one and everyone is created equal but religions have created some barriers in people’s minds.
TOPICS FOR STUDENT DISCUSSION: Balancing work & family Finding time for yourself Maintaining significant relationship-marriage, family and friendships Professional development in your area of expertise
Vidhya Prakash, MD Associated Program Director and Staff, Infectious Disease
Internal Medicine Infectious Disease 4881 Sugar Maple Drive Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433 937-630-2184 [email protected]
NUMBER OF YEARS AT BSOM: 2
EDUCATION: BA English The Ohio State University
MD University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: Internal Medicine San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium
Infectious Disease San Antonio Military Medical Center
AREAS OF CLINICAL EXPERTISE: Infectious Disease
AREAS OF RESEARCH EXPERTISE: Medical education, drug resistant bacteria
HOBBIES: Cooking, reading
TOPICS FOR STUDENT DISCUSSION: Balancing work & family Maintaining significant relationship-marriage, family and friendships Stress management
Virginia C Wood, MD Vice Chair, Graduate Education
Internal Medicine Miami Valley Hospital Weber Center for Health and Education Building Second Floor 128 East Apple Street Dayton, OH 45409 937-208-2867 [email protected]
NUMBER OF YEARS AT BSOM: 31
EDUCATION: B.S. General Science Pennsylvania State University
M.D. Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: Internal Medicine Miami Valley Hospital
Critical Care Medicine University of Pittsburgh
AREAS OF CLINICAL EXPERTISE: Inpatient general internal medicine
AREAS OF RESEARCH EXPERTISE: Medical education, Resident evaluation
HOBBIES: Music (piano, cello)
TOPICS FOR STUDENT DISCUSSION: Balancing work & family Career counseling/Choosing a specialty Choosing a residency Dealing with harassment or discrimination Time management
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Sheela Barhan, MD Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology Associate Program Director
Obstetrics and Gynecology Miami Valley Hospital 128 E. Apple Street Suite 3800 CHE Dayton, Ohio 45409 937-208-2850 [email protected]
NUMBER OF YEARS AT BSOM: 16
EDUCATION: B.S. Philosophy Minor Loyola College, Baltimore
M.D. Tulane University
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency University of Illinois, Chicago
AREAS OF CLINICAL EXPERTISE: Education of trainees, residents and medical students Surgery
AREAS OF RESEARCH EXPERTISE: Improvement in medical student education in Obstetrics and Gynecology
HOBBIES: Cooking, reading
CULTURAL - RELIGIOUS - ETHNIC AFFILIATION: 1st generation Indian American
TOPICS FOR STUDENT DISCUSSION: Balancing work & family Burdens of family caregiving Career counseling/Choosing a specialty Child-care issues for professional couples Choosing a residency Dealing with harassment or discrimination Depression Finding time for yourself Maintaining significant relationship-marriage, family and friendships Stress management Substance abuse Time management
Josette D'Amato, DO Assistant Professor
Obstetrics and Gynecology Miami Valley Hospital 128 E. Apple Street Suite 3800 CHE Dayton, Ohio 45409 937-208-2850 [email protected]
NUMBER OF YEARS AT BSOM: 6 months
EDUCATION: B.S. Respiratory Care SUNY Health Science Center at Syracuse
D.O. Des Moines University (formerly University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences)
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: Obstetrics and Gynecology Doctors Hospital Columbus, Ohio
TOPICS FOR STUDENT DISCUSSION: Balancing work & family Career counseling/Choosing a specialty Child-care issues for professional couples Inter-professional teamwork Stress management Time management
Janice M Duke, MD Associate Professor of OB/Gyn Department Director of Gyn Division
Obstetrics and Gynecology Miami Valley Hospital 128 E. Apple Street Suite 3800 CHE Dayton, Ohio 45409 937-208-2850 [email protected]
NUMBER OF YEARS AT BSOM: 12
EDUCATION: B Sc in Chemistry Chemistry, Teaching Certificate Wittenberg University
M Sc Biochemistry The Ohio State University
MD Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: OB/Gyn Wright State University
HOBBIES: Gardening Grandchildren Politics (Husband is a city councilman)
Krista Marie Swenson, MD Instructor
Obstetrics and Gynecology Miami Valley Hospital 128 E. Apple Street Suite 3800 CHE Dayton, Ohio 45409 [email protected]
NUMBER OF YEARS AT BSOM: 1
EDUCATION: BS Biology University of Wisconsin- Madison
MD University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: OB/GYN Wright State University
AREAS OF CLINICAL EXPERTISE: General obstetrics and gynecology
TOPICS FOR STUDENT DISCUSSION: Career counseling/Choosing a specialty Choosing a residency
Pediatrics
Patricia Abboud MD Associate Professor of Pediatrics BSOM Medical Director Transport Services Division Head, Department of Critical Care Medicine
Pediatrics Dayton Children’s Medical Center One Children's Plaza Dayton, Ohio 45404 937-641-5168 [email protected]
NUMBER OF YEARS AT BSOM: 4 as a student 6 as full-time faculty
EDUCATION: BSN Nursing Major Chemistry Minor Case Western Reserve University, Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing
MD Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: Pediatrics and Pediatric Critical Care Medicine Residency: Dayton Children's Medical Center Fellowship: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
AREAS OF CLINICAL EXPERTISE: Sepsis Traumatic Brain Injury Transport Medicine
AREAS OF RESEARCH EXPERTISE: Quality Care in Transport of Critical ill children, Respiratory illness in pediatric patients, Sepsis in Pediatrics
HOBBIES: Cycling and travel
CULTURAL - RELIGIOUS - ETHNIC AFFILIATION: I am of Lebanese decent. We travel to Lebanon as a family every year. I have 3 children all born during my training (end of medical school, end of residency, end of fellowship). Spouse is an engineer
TOPICS FOR STUDENT DISCUSSION: Balancing work & family Career counseling/Choosing a specialty Child-care issues for professional couples Finding time for yourself Inter-professional teamwork Maintaining significant relationship-marriage, family and friendships Professional development in your area of expertise Stress management Time management
Ilona Albrecht, DO
Pediatrics Medical Education Dayton Children’s Medical Center One Children's Plaza Dayton, Ohio 45404 937-641-3500
NUMBER OF YEARS AT BSOM: 3 years as a resident physician. This is the beginning of my second year as an attending physician.
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science BS in psychology, minor in Chemistry and concentration in Neuroscience. Denison University
Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine Ohio University
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: Pediatrics Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine Dayton Children's Medical Center
AREAS OF CLINICAL EXPERTISE: Pediatrics
AREAS OF RESEARCH EXPERTISE: Traumatic Brain Trauma in Pediatrics. Development and mental health. Overweight and obesity in children and adolescents.
HOBBIES: Tennis, running, outdoor activities, reading, cooking, traveling.
CULTURAL - RELIGIOUS - ETHNIC AFFILIATION: Jewish
Ann E. Burke, MD Associate Professor
Pediatrics Dayton Children’s Medical Center One Children's Plaza Dayton, Ohio 45404 (937) 641-3443 [email protected]
NUMBER OF YEARS AT BSOM: 13
EDUCATION: BS Biology/botany George Washington University
MD University of Virginia School of Medicine
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: Pediatrics WPAFB and Wright State
CULTURAL - RELIGIOUS - ETHNIC AFFILIATION: Catholic
TOPICS FOR STUDENT DISCUSSION: Balancing work & family Career counseling/Choosing a specialty Child-care issues for professional couples Choosing a residency Finding time for yourself Inter-professional teamwork Professional development in your area of expertise Research opportunities Time management
Merrilee I Cox, MD Director of Medical Education Pediatric Hospitalist Assistant Professor of Pediatrics
Pediatrics Medical Education Dayton Children’s Medical Center One Children's Plaza Dayton, Ohio 45404 937-641-3433, opt 1 937-641-4480 (pvt) [email protected]
NUMBER OF YEARS AT BSOM: 5
EDUCATION: BA Major: Biology Minor: Psychology Rutgers University
MD Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: Pediatrics Wright State University Integrated Pediatrics Residency Dayton Children's Medical Center / Wright Patterson AFB
AREAS OF CLINICAL EXPERTISE: Hospital Medicine Resuscitation / Simulation
AREAS OF RESEARCH EXPERTISE: Resuscitation / Simulation
HOBBIES: Walking, Cooking / Baking, Music
CULTURAL - RELIGIOUS - ETHNIC AFFILIATION: Christian
TOPICS FOR STUDENT DISCUSSION: Balancing work & family Career counseling/Choosing a specialty Child-care issues for professional couples Choosing a residency Finding time for yourself Maintaining significant relationship-marriage, family and friendships Stress management Time management
Shalini Forbis, MD, MPH Associate Professor, Pediatrics
Pediatrics Medical Education Dayton Children’s Medical Center One Children's Plaza Dayton, Ohio 45404 937-641-3277 [email protected]
NUMBER OF YEARS AT BSOM: 10 years
EDUCATION: B.S. Microbiology The Ohio State University
MPH Clinical Investigation University of Rochester
MD Medical College of Ohio
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: Pediatrics, Medical College of Ohio
AREAS OF CLINICAL EXPERTISE: General Academic Fellowship, University of Rochester, NY
AREAS OF RESEARCH EXPERTISE: Health Disparities, Health Literacy, Asthma
HOBBIES: Travel, reading, crafts
TOPICS FOR STUDENT DISCUSSION: Balancing work & family Child-care issues for professional couples Finding time for yourself Professional development in your area of expertise Research opportunities
Lori Vavul-Roediger, MD Medical Director, Department of Child Advocacy
Pediatrics Dayton Children’s Medical Center One Children's Plaza Dayton, Ohio 45404 937-641-3050
NUMBER OF YEARS AT BSOM: 6
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science Biology
MD Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: Child Abuse Pediatrics
AREAS OF CLINICAL EXPERTISE: Child Abuse Pediatrics
AREAS OF RESEARCH EXPERTISE: Sexual Maltreatment and Emotional Maltreatment
Janet W. Velasco, MD MPH
Pediatrics Dayton Children’s Medical Center One Children's Plaza Dayton, Ohio 45404 937-641-3000 [email protected]
NUMBER OF YEARS AT BSOM: 9
EDUCATION: B.Sc. Biology Canadian University College
MPH, MD Loma Linda University
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: Internal Medicine/Pediatrics Wright State University
TOPICS FOR STUDENT DISCUSSION: Balancing work & family Child-care issues for professional couples
Navjyot K Vidwan, MD Assistant Professor
Pediatrics Infectious Disease Dayton Children’s Medical Center One Children's Plaza Dayton, Ohio 45404
NUMBER OF YEARS AT BSOM: 3
EDUCATION: Double major: anthropology & biology Vanderbilt University
MPH in process UNC-Chapel Hill
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: Pediatric Infectious disease Cincinnati Children's
AREAS OF CLINICAL EXPERTISE: Fogarty NIH in Vellore, India
AREAS OF RESEARCH EXPERTISE: STI/infectious disease
HOBBIES: indian dance, travel, cooking
TOPICS FOR STUDENT DISCUSSION: Cross-cultural communication Research opportunities
Psychiatry
Ellen W. Ballerene, MD Staff Psychiatrist
Psychiatry Elizabeth Place East Med Plaza 627 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd Dayton, Ohio 45408 937-734-8333
NUMBER OF YEARS AT BSOM: 1.5 (since 3-2011)
EDUCATION: BS Psychology Boston College
MD Georgetown University School of Medicine
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: Psychiatry Wright State University & Wright-Patterson AFB
Allison Cowan, MD Assistant Professor
Psychiatry Elizabeth Place East Med Plaza 627 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd Dayton, Ohio 45408 (937) 223-8840 ext 6 [email protected]
NUMBER OF YEARS AT BSOM: 2
EDUCATION: Bachelors of Music Instrumental Performance Oklahoma City University
MD University of Oklahoma
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: Psychiatry Residency Wright State University
AREAS OF CLINICAL EXPERTISE: I specialize in treating individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and mental illness.
AREAS OF RESEARCH EXPERTISE: I've also completed the two-year Advanced Psychotherapy Program at the Cincinnati Psychoanalytic Institute and work with people in weekly or twice- weekly psychotherapy who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and interpersonal problems.
HOBBIES: Music
TOPICS FOR STUDENT DISCUSSION: Alternative lifestyles Balancing work & family Burdens of family caregiving Career counseling/Choosing a specialty Child-care issues for professional couples Choosing a residency Cross-cultural communication Dealing with harassment or discrimination Depression Finding time for yourself Maintaining significant relationship-marriage, family and friendships Professional development in your area of expertise Stress management Substance abuse Time management
Julie P. Gentile, MD Associate Professor
Psychiatry Elizabeth Place East Med Plaza 627 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd Dayton, Ohio 45408 937 223 8840 [email protected]
NUMBER OF YEARS AT BSOM: 9
EDUCATION: Psychology and Pre-medical Studies Wright State University
MD Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: Psychiatry; Intellectual/Developmental Disability Wright State University
AREAS OF CLINICAL EXPERTISE: Intellectual/Developmental Disability
TOPICS FOR STUDENT DISCUSSION: Depression Substance abuse
Molly J Hall, MD Professor Dept Psychiatry Associate Dean Premier Health Partners
Psychiatry Miami Valley Hospital One Wyoming Street Dayton, OH 45409 [email protected]
NUMBER OF YEARS AT BSOM: 25
EDUCATION: BS Combined Sciences Biology and Psychology Yale College
MD Cornell Medical College
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: Internal Medicine 1977-78 Psychiatry 1978-1981 The New York Hospital
TOPICS FOR STUDENT DISCUSSION: Career counseling/Choosing a specialty Finding time for yourself Professional development in your area of expertise Stress management Time management
Ann Morrison, MD
Psychiatry Elizabeth Place East Med Plaza 627 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd Dayton, Ohio 45408 223-8840 [email protected]
NUMBER OF YEARS AT BSOM: 19+
EDUCATION: B.A. Biology major, Chemistry core Macalester College, St. Paul, MN
M.D. University of Wisconsin-Madison
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: Psychiatry University of Wisconsin
AREAS OF CLINICAL EXPERTISE: severe mental disorders, community/public sector psychiatry, women's mental health
AREAS OF RESEARCH EXPERTISE: severe mental disorders, community/public sector psychiatry, women's mental health
HOBBIES: biking
CULTURAL - RELIGIOUS - ETHNIC AFFILIATION: Presbyterian
TOPICS FOR STUDENT DISCUSSION: Career counseling/Choosing a specialty Choosing a residency Professional development in your area of expertise
Roman, Brenda Assistant Dean for Curriculum Development Director of Medical Student Education in Psychiatry Professor of Psychiatry
Psychiatry Elizabeth Place East Med Plaza 627 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd Dayton, Ohio 45408 Office: 937-223-8840 Cell: 513-292-1739 [email protected]
NUMBER OF YEARS AT BSOM: 20
EDUCATION: B.A., Summa Cum Laude Biology Wartburg College
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: Psychiatry University of Cincinnati
AREAS OF RESEARCH EXPERTISE: Education, Curriculum, Stigma, Women's Health, Emotional Well-being, Psychotherapy
HOBBIES: Cake decorating, cooking, decorative painting, gardening
TOPICS FOR STUDENT DISCUSSION: Balancing work & family Career counseling/Choosing a specialty Child-care issues for professional couples Choosing a residency Dealing with harassment or discrimination Depression Finding time for yourself Maintaining significant relationship-marriage, family and friendships Professional development in your area of expertise Research opportunities Stress management Substance abuse Time management
Christina G Weston, MD Associate Director Division of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Child Psychiatry Training Director
Psychiatry Elizabeth Place East Med Plaza 627 S. Edwin C. Moses Blvd Dayton, Ohio 45408 937-223-8840 [email protected]
NUMBER OF YEARS AT BSOM: 13
EDUCATION: BA History and Sociology of Science University of Pennsylvania
MD State University of New York @ Buffalo
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: Psychiatry Child Psychiatry Wright State University
AREAS OF CLINICAL EXPERTISE: Child Psychiatry Fellowship
AREAS OF RESEARCH EXPERTISE: Juvenile Justice Issues
HOBBIES: Gardening, Cycling and involved in Boy Scouts as a Committee Chair
TOPICS FOR STUDENT DISCUSSION: Balancing work & family Child-care issues for professional couples Depression Professional development in your area of expertise
Surgery
Kimberly M Hendershot, MD Associate Clerkship Director Assistant Professor
Surgery Miami Valley Hospital Weber Weber Center for Health Education Suite 7000 One Wyoming Street Dayton, OH 45409 937 208-2951 (Kathy-assistant) [email protected]
NUMBER OF YEARS AT BSOM: 1
EDUCATION: BS Chemistry/Biology Lipscomb University, Nashville, TN
MD Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: General Surgery Georgetown University, Washington, DC
Trauma Inova Fairfax Hospital, Falls Church, VA
Surgical Critical Care The Ohio State University
AREAS OF CLINICAL EXPERTISE: Trauma, Surgical ICU
AREAS OF RESEARCH EXPERTISE: Trauma, Surgical Education
HOBBIES: Reading, Collegiate Sports (Go Bucks), Playing with my dog
TOPICS FOR STUDENT DISCUSSION: Balancing work & family Career counseling/Choosing a specialty Choosing a residency Finding time for yourself Maintaining significant relationship-marriage, family and friendships Professional development in your area of expertise Research opportunities
Mary C. McCarthy, MD Elizabeth Berry Gray Chair Professor Department of Surgery
Surgery Miami Valley Hospital Weber Center for Health Education Suite 7800 One Wyoming Street Dayton, OH 45409 937-208-3771 [email protected]
NUMBER OF YEARS AT BSOM: 20
EDUCATION: B.S. Biology Stanford University
M.D. Indiana University School of Medicine
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: Surgery, Critical Care, Trauma, Emergency Surgery University of Texas Southwestern Medical School Parkland Memorial Hospital
HOBBIES: Photography, Digital Scrapbooking, Reading, Yard Work, Beads
CULTURAL - RELIGIOUS - ETHNIC AFFILIATION: Irish, German Caucasian
TOPICS FOR STUDENT DISCUSSION: Balancing work & family Career counseling/Choosing a specialty Choosing a residency Inter-professional teamwork Research opportunities
Roelle, Melissa Pence Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery
Surgery Miami Valley Hospital Weber Center for Health Education Suite 7000 One Wyoming Street Dayton, Ohio 45409 [email protected]
NUMBER OF YEARS AT BSOM: 2 as faculty member
EDUCATION: Bachelors of Science Zoology Miami University
Doctor of Medicine Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
POSTGRADUATE TRAINING: General Surgery Wright State University Department of Surgery
AREAS OF CLINICAL EXPERTISE: General Surgery and Breast Care
CULTURAL - RELIGIOUS - ETHNIC AFFILIATION: Christian - Presbyterian
TOPICS FOR STUDENT DISCUSSION: Balancing work & family Child-care issues for professional couples