My journey in medicine began with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago where I specialized in Cell and Tissue Engineering. Following this, I earned my Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Indianapolis. I recently completed residency training In the specialty of physical medicine and rehabilitation at Northwestern University In Chicago, Illinois. Afterwards, I completed additional training in pain medicine at the University of Colorado, in Denver Colorado.
When I'm not immersed in the world of medicine, you can find me exploring my interests which include strength training, cooking, playing with my two dogs, Sasha and Sophia, or pretty much any outdoor activity (skiing, camping, hiking, mountain biking).
EDUCATION
Pain Medicine Fellowship
University of Colorado
Denver, Colorado
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab
Chicago, Illinois
Transitional Year Residency
Ascension St. Vincent Hospital
Indianapolis, Indiana
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Indianapolis, Indiana
Bachelor of Science In Biomedical Engineering
Illinois Institute of Technology
Specialization: Cell and Tissue Engineering
Chicago, Illinois
MEDICAL EDUCATION TRAINING
McGaw Medical Education Clinical Scholars Program
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois
2-year competency-based medical education certificate program consisting of monthly lectures, and educational workshops, culminating in the development of a personal teaching portfolio and education-based research project.
Medical Education Track
Shirley Ryan Ability Lab, Chicago, Illinois
18-month specialty track focused on the development of medical education and teaching skills. The track concludes with the development and completion of a scholarly education project.
Clinician Educator Track Ascension St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis, Indiana
12-month training program focused on the implementation of various aspects of medical education including curriculum design, trainee evaluation and feedback methods; Included additional opportunities for medical student education.
North Central Indiana AHEC Scholars Program
American Health Education Center (AHEC), Indianapolis, Indiana
Interdisciplinary two-year program, consisting of over 80 hours of healthcare education and experiences directed at improving healthcare in rural and underserved communities in central Indiana, culminating in a capstone research project focused on improving the health literacy of members of the Miami County YMCA.
Osteopathic Manual Manipulation Honors Program
Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana
Served as a teaching assistant for MU-COM’s Osteopathic Manual Manipulation Course provided weekly to first-year medical students; participated in monthly instructional classes, which provided additional training and instruction in advanced manipulative treatments and techniques.
PERSONAL INTERESTS
Professional interests:
Pain Medicine
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R)
Preventative and Lifestyle Medicine
Non-academic interests:
Strength Training
Powerlifting
Downhill Skiing
Nutrition
Motorsports (Indy Car, MotoGP)
Cooking
Broadway Musicals
Theatrical performances