2024–25 Residents
First-Year Residents
Alyson Auriemma, M.D.
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Emilio Baglietto, M.D.
Indiana University School of Medicine
Alexander Cahoon, D.O.
William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Michael Cantley, M.D.
University of Toledo College of Medicine
Jonah Costello, D.O.
A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Jacob DeMott, M.D.
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Bianca Galasso, D.O.
William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Audrey Garza, M.D.
Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth
Chloe Grove, M.D.
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
Imad Haq, M.D.
Northeast Ohio Medical University
Catherine "Grace" Hobayan, M.D.
Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health
Rabiya Jandaran, M.D.
Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences Jamshoro
Elizabeth Kiriri, M.B., Ch.B.
Moi University College of Health Sciences
Mark Linford, D.O.
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Kegan Main, D.O.
Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Jacob Mansfield, M.D.
Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine, Washington State University
Jonathan Markle, M.D.
Northeast Ohio Medical University
Garet Melton, D.O.
Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Jose Palacios, M.D.
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Gregory Payne, M.D.
Carle Illinois College of Medicine
Spencer Renne, D.O.
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Ajay Saraf, M.D.
F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Connor Stauder, D.O.
Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Roohali Sukhavasi, M.D.
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Leila Tou, M.D.
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University
Sarah Wesely, D.O.
William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Second-Year Residents
Garrett Allen, M.D.
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
Nicklaus Brown, M.D.
Wright State University
Diane Casini, D.O.
Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Benjamin Curry, M.D.
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Viresh Dayaram, M.D.
University of Louisville School of Medicine
David Deysher, D.O.
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
John Dimodica, M.D.
Wright State University
Ngocminh Do, D.O.
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Nathaniel Dusini, D.O.
Kansas City University
Hunter Fanella, D.O.
University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
Blake Herstine, M.D.
Wright State University
Jacob Hess, D.O.
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Deanne Locker, M.D.
Wright State University
Allison Molstad, D.O.
Midwestern University CCOM
Yesol Oh, M.D.
Case Western Reserve School of Medicine
Roshin Papaly, M.D.
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
Adam Sanderson, D.O.
DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Akash Shah, M.D.
Indiana University School of Medicine
Spencer Stanford, D.O.
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Donnel Thomas, M.D.
USUHS
Hannah Tully, D.O.
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Kirsten Valaas, D.O.
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Kai Yoshinaga, M.D.
Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine at Florida Atlantic University
Third`-Year Residents
John Arthur, D.O.
Kansas City University of Medicine and Bioscience
Abeer Asif, M.B.B.S.
Dow International Medical College
Emily Buerschen, D.O.
University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
Robert Buntyn, D.O.
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Adelaide Calhoun, D.O.
Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Urmimala Chaudhuri, D.O.
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Suneeth Choudary, M.D.
Northeast Ohio Medical University
Rachel Cox, M.D.
University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Erin Currey, M.D.
University of Michigan Medical School
Mackenzie Eickhoff, D.O.
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bryan Harper, D.O.
Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
Kevin Hash, M.D.
University of Wisconsin College of Medicine
Zarmina Hashmi, M.D.
Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
William Ketterer, D.O.
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
Victoria Koehler, D.O.
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Sarah Koraym, D.O.
Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Jacob Lautze, M.D.
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
Nicole Lopez, M.D.
FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (Miami, FL)
Emma Marshall, D.O.
Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Jay Mathias, D.O.
Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Joseph McNeal, M.D.
University of Washington School of Medicine
Shashank Mittal, M.D.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
Pujan Patel, M.D.
Drexel College of Medicine
Luke Rines, M.D.
F. Edward Hebert School of Med. at Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Stephanie Shi, M.D.
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Chase Thornton, M.D.
University of Kentucky
Artem Tkachenko, D.O.
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine - Middletown
Lijah Vann Gardner, D.O.
Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
Justin Whittington, D.O.
Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
Chief Residents
Aamir Akram, M.D.
Hey Everyone! My name is Aamir and I am one of the Dayton VA chiefs. I was born in India, lived in Japan for a couple of years, and moved to the US when I was 10. Maryland is my home and there is no arguing that it has the best state flag. I went to my beloved University of Maryland for undergrad and went to the beautiful island of St. Kitts for Medical School. I also did 2 years of Post-bac in between at the National Cancer Institute. When I am not busy with learning medicine or replying to a million emails, I enjoy weight lifting, watching sports, spending time with my family, and trying good food. My intuition is that my Ravens and Orioles will win their respective titles this year. I also love traveling and my life goal is to visit all the American National parks. So far I have only visited 5 so I have a lot to catch up on!
I picked Wright State because of a combination of strong clinical curriculum, excellent teaching faculty, and a culture of camaraderie. We are a combined civilian and military program with residents of both sides working at our 4 different clinical sites. These sites include a level 1 trauma center, a VA that is national historical landmark, an Air Force base at the birth place of aviation, and a federally qualified health center. This experience is truly unique and has helped me become a more well-rounded physician. Plus, Dayton has everything I ever wanted in a city without the traffic or high costs of living. I enjoyed my three years here and am honored to continue as a chief!
Alicia Latta, D.O.
Hi! My name is Alicia and I'm a Chief Resident at Wright-Patterson AFB. I'm originally from Boise, ID and completed my undergrad at The College of Idaho. After I went to Idaho State University for my master's degree before attending Pacific Northwest University in Yakima, WA for medical school. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our dog, hiking or camping, and spending as much time in the sun as possible. Being outside in the mountains or on the beach is my happy place.
Isaac Pearce, D.O.
Hi! My name is Isaac and I am the Chief Resident at Miami Valley Hospital. I was born and raised in Southington, OH and went to Youngstown State University for undergrad and Ohio University for medical school. I chose WSU for residency because I valued the autonomy, hands on learning, and close-knit environment. In my free time, I enjoy video games, weightlifting, and kayaking.
Kamil Salam, D.O.
Hey everyone! My name is Kamil Salam and I'm one of the VA Chief Residents and also the Research Chief. I'm originally from Columbus, Ohio, went to Ohio State University for undergrad and stayed in the area for medical school at Ohio University's Dublin Campus. I chose Wright State University for my residency training because of the strength and diversity of the training, as well as the camaraderie among the residents. Outside of the hospital, I enjoy going to the gym and spending time with my friends and family.
Christopher Yard, M.D.
Hey everyone! My name's Chris Yard, and I'm one of the chief residents at Wright-Patterson AFB. I spent essentially all of my life in South Jersey (the better Jersey) until moving to Ohio as an active duty resident. I went to my undergrad at Rowan University and got my degree in Psychology, then went to their affiliated medical school at Cooper Medical School in Camden, NJ. I was a contractor from age 14 – med school, so I enjoy spending my time working with my hands doing odd-jobs, renovations, manual labor, etc. I'm a huge computer nerd and like gaming, amateur coding, and keeping up with technology. I'm also an amateur musician (which is what I would do if I weren't in medicine) and enjoy recording, mixing, and mastering cover songs. My future career goal is to stay in graduate medical education, teaching residents and students, primarily on the inpatient side – so I'm very excited to be a chief resident here at Wright-State this year!
