
Hometown: Williamsport, Indiana
Hobbies: I like to build puzzles, take naps, and I’m currently on a mission to beat all the Mario games with 100% completion! When I have time I enjoy reading books written for middle schoolers (Percy Jackson, Hunger Games, etc.)
Why I chose Lakeland? I initially applied to Lakeland because we’re only about an hour from where most of my family lives in Valparaiso! But what won me over was the residents at Silver Beach Pizza, who genuinely seemed like they liked each other, even across classes! Having residents that generally seemed not miserable was a green flag for me! :)

Hometown: Fort Wayne, Indiana
Hobbies: Cooking, baking, fishing, camping/hiking, weight-lifting, Pilates, board games
Why I chose Lakeland? I chose Lakeland because it was very clear to me that the faculty and residents cared about their patients. From culinary medicine training to their individualized approach to patient care, I absolutely love what the mission of Corewell Lakeland promotes. Additionally, the area itself is beautiful and can easily be called home, so it was a no-brainer!

Hometown: Shelbyville, Indiana
Hobbies: I enjoy rock climbing, 3D printing, trail walking with my dog Fin, and playing D&D with friends.
Why I chose Lakeland? I chose Lakeland because they are deeply committed to both community and resident wellness. To me, this genuine desire to understand and improve the lives of those around us is the purpose of medicine!

Hometown: Hastings, Michigan
Hobbies: Waterskiing, Snowboarding, Live Music, Sporting Events, Basketball
Why I chose Lakeland? I chose Lakeland because the positive and cohesive environment that has been developed was very evident during my interview. As a Michigan native, I have always wanted the chance to live near Lake Michigan. For me, the resident housing and social activities that Corewell Lakeland provides outside of work is an important feature in a residency program. I am excited to grow as a physician in the Lakeland community!

Hometown: Gurnee, Illinois
Hobbies: I like watching/playing sports and working out. I love to cook and learn new recipes, as well as making things from scratch like baking bread and making my own yogurt! Also love traveling, hiking, and seeing as much of nature as I can.
Why I chose Lakeland? I chose Lakeland because of my experience here during my interview. It was apparent to me that Lakeland has a tight-knit and supportive environment. All of the residents and faculty were so incredibly welcoming and made me feel at home. I immediately knew this was a place that I would get excellent training and be able to grow as a physician. Plus, I grew up on the other side of Lake Michigan in Illinois, so it reminds me of home to be on the lake here in St. Joseph!

Hometown: Denver, Colorado
Hobbies: grocery shopping, drinking iced vanilla lattes, creating miniature books, horror/psychological thriller movies
Why I chose Lakeland? Lakeland stole my heart on interview day. I was mesmerized by the charming Hallmark magic of St. Joseph, and I felt at home with a welcoming, warm community of residents and attendings who were happy and passionate about medicine. I knew that if I was lucky, it would either be a miracle or destiny that I would end up here for my training.

Hometown: LaGrange, Illinois
Hobbies: Painting, building legos, traveling, pickleball, gardening and baking.
Why I chose Lakeland? Why I chose Lakeland: I spent my summers coming to St. Joseph with my family and friends. It was always a dream to live in what I believe is my happy place, as cheesy as it sounds. During my interview, everyone I met embodied the qualities of the mentors I wanted to mirror in my career as a physician. The connections I made with everyone seemed effortless and so natural. This truly seemed like the best fit for me!

Hometown: Libertyville, Illinois
Hobbies: I love movie nights - especially scary movies, making and drinking coffee, and love to explore/travel!
Why I chose Lakeland? I chose Lakeland because of its welcoming, supportive environment and the genuine kindness of the residents and attendings. I loved the charm of the town and could easily see myself growing here, both personally and professionally. The program offers a great balance of community focused care and strong academic rigor, and being close to home makes it an even better fit.

Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Hobbies: I love to cook, play pickleball and discover new playgrounds with my daughter
Why I chose Lakeland? I chose Corewell Health Lakeland because it has a small, close-knit community feel but offers the resources of a bigger health system through its strong teaching culture, affiliation with Michigan State University, and access to a wide range of clinical resources.

Hometown: Geneva, Illinois
Medical school: Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: weight lifting, running, pickleball, hiking, watersports, board/card games
Why I chose Lakeland? I chose Lakeland for its excellent teaching faculty, diverse clinical experiences, and strong focus on resident growth. During my interview, it became clear that the residents and faculty form a tight-knit group, which is ideal for both professional development and a supportive, enjoyable work environment. I knew this was a place where I could feel at home and grow into the kind of physician I aspire to be.

Hometown: Newington, Connecticut
Medical school: Central Michigan University College of Medicine
Hobbies: working out, playing and watching sports, hanging out with new friends, and travelling to new places!
Why I chose Lakeland? I chose the Lakeland residency program because I was immediately drawn to the welcoming and supportive nature of the people I met during my interview The close-knit, community-focused environment combined with the beautiful, small-town setting made it feel like a place where I could truly thrive both personally and professionally. What stood out most was the program’s emphasis on hands-on learning and the abundant opportunities to become actively involved in patient care from the start. I knew this would be the ideal setting to grow as a compassionate, well-rounded physician.

Hometown: Flushing, Michigan
Medical school: Indiana University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Golf, pickleball, game nights with family and friends, traveling, trying new activities (like white water rafting and fling golf!)
Why I chose Lakeland? Lakeland was a diamond in the rough. It was the second place I interviewed at and every other interview I had, I kept comparing to Lakeland. The welcoming and family atmosphere I noticed on interview day stuck with me, and the second look sealed the deal. The residents were happy and friendly, the faculty were kind and seemed like genuine down-to-earth people, and the city was beautiful. My husband and I saw a great opportunity at Lakeland, to not only survive residency, but to enjoy it!

Hometown: North Bend, Oregon
Medical school: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: I like to go hiking and camping as much as I possibly can. Also, I enjoy running, swimming, and baking. I recently just received some sourdough starter that I have been experimenting recipes with.
Why I chose Lakeland? I chose Lakeland because of the community - between having a community hospital, an active outdoor community, as well as a community that is easy to get involved in drew me to the area. The hospital itself drew me to it because of the structure for residents, I specifically looked for somewhere without fellowships that way I could have as much hands-on time with patients as possible. Lakeland being able to have so many aspects for their hospital, similar to other much larger hospitals made me feel like I would still get exposure to a large variety while being able to keep the community aspect of training that I desire.

Hometown: Slidell, Louisiana
Medical school: William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Working out, video games, piano, and 3D printing
Why I chose Lakeland? I chose Lakeland mainly due to the positive experience I had on interview day. Everyone was so welcoming and very supportive. The culture came off as collaborative and I could feel that I would be a perfect fit!

Hometown: Austin, Texas
Medical school: Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine
Hobbies: live-music/concerts, looking for new tea to try, cafe-hopping, travelling, and sunset walks on the beach.
Why I chose Lakeland? I am excited about Corewell Health Lakeland for the exceptional training that residents receive in a community that values collaboration, personal well-being, and professional excellence. I also love the location—close to the beach and just a short trip from Chicago! Above all, everyone I've encountered has been incredibly welcoming and supportive. I can't wait to grow both personally and professionally at Lakeland!

Hometown: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Medical school: AT Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: reading, listening to music, hiking, playing video games, and exercising
Why I chose Lakeland? Picking Lakeland for residency was one of the easiest decisions I have made. The attendings and residents were by far the friendliest and most enjoyable to talk to during interview day and on my second look. The curriculum is strong and the residents are amazing. I absolutely loved how it felt like they were a family when meeting them, and I wanted to be a part of that atmosphere. Furthermore, Saint Joseph is a very picturesque town and I absolutely love living next to Lake Michigan.

Hometown: Midland, Michigan
Medical school: Central Michigan University College of Medicine
Hobbies: Soccer, hockey, collecting beach glass, watching movies, cooking, hiking, and working out.
Why I chose Lakeland? I choose to continue my education at Lakeland after getting to spend time here as a base student. During that time, I developed a close relationship with many of the faculty members and the residents which have provided strong mentorship. Additionally, the hospital’s supportive culture, diverse patient population, and hands-on training makes it the ideal place to continue my education.

Hometown: Washington, Michigan
Medical school: Central Michigan University College of Medicine
Hobbies: Soccer, hockey, collecting beach glass, watching movies, cooking, hiking, and working out.
Why I chose Lakeland? Lakeland is THE hidden gem of internal medicine residencies. With the welcoming nature of residents and faculty, a strong sense of community, a beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline, and excellent wineries, it was an easy choice to make

Hometown: Burr Ridge, Illinois
Undergraduate: Loyola University
Medical school: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/interests: Reading, writing, exercise.
Why I chose Lakeland: I found Corewell Health Lakeland resonated with me the more I got to know it. The residents, attendings, and the surrounding area were all superb and very welcoming and the program very equipped to give me the training I wanted. When speaking with the residents on interview day and other occasions they all seemed very satisfied with their choice and enjoyed a good sense of camaraderie. I look forward to spending the next three years in this fantastic program learning from amazing physicians alongside my new coresidents.

Hometown: Hastings, Minnesota
Undergraduate: Loras College
Medical school: Indiana University School of Medicine
Hobbies/interests: Video games, computers, and horror movies.
Why I chose Lakeland: I chose Lakeland for a few reasons, including my in-person interview and the feeling of the town. Firstly, most of my interviews were virtual, but Lakeland offered an in-person option. It was a wonderful experience to visit Lakeland Hospital, converse with fellow interviewees, and feel comfortable in the environment. Secondly, coming from a reasonably sized city myself, I felt at home in St. Joseph's Midwest community. In the end, I felt I could strive to become a better physician while feeling at home.

Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Undergraduate: Nova Southeastern University
Medical school: Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/interests: Basketball, running, hiking.
Why I chose Lakeland: Come, spend an audition rotation here and it'll become very clear why I chose Lakeland. Every single person from the program director and co-residents to the support staff are amongst the most kind and welcoming people I've had the pleasure of working with. They went above and beyond to accommodate me as a medical student and have shown their commitment to my future success as a resident and beyond. The sunsets on Lake Michigan and that Silver Beach pizza are just a bonus.

Hometown: Troy, Michigan
Undergraduate: Michigan State University
Medical school: Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine
Hobbies/interests: Playing video games, reading fantasy novels, cooking, baking.
Why I chose Lakeland: Lakeland had what I was looking for on paper to begin with, but what really sealed the deal was interview day. The residents were friendly and welcoming, and they seemed truly happy being here. Talking to the faculty, it was clear that they cared to get to know me more as a person than just an applicant. Even the way that they interacted with residents and home students during that day really exemplified the caring atmosphere. The beauty of the city and surrounding area is just icing on the cake!

Hometown: Lombard, Illinois
Undergraduate: Benedictine University
Medical school: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/interests: Bodybuilding, cooking recipes from scratch (my biggest achievement so far is making a beef wellington), eating, traveling, experiencing different cuisines, anything X-Men or Digimon related, building action figures
Why I chose Lakeland: I chose Corewell Health Lakeland because of the teaching faculty, closeness between residents, and everyone’s commitment to lifelong learning. On interview day, faculty and residents were super friendly and welcoming.

Hometown: Bartlett, Illinois
Undergraduate: Saint Louis University
Medical school: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/interests: Sports such as basketball and football, listening to music, and playing video games.
Why I chose Lakeland: I chose Lakeland because of the great collaborative culture within all the faculty, residents, students, and staff. I knew it was a place where I would be able to grow as a physician and get excellent training! The diverse pathology and the people from many different backgrounds made this a place feel like the perfect fit for me!

Hometown: Yuba City, California
Undergraduate: UCLA
Medical school: Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/interests: Playing sports, trying new foods, hiking, listening to music.
Why I chose Lakeland: I chose Lakeland because of the supportive environment and overall cohesiveness in the program. Interviewing here, I felt an immediate connection to the residents and faculty. The sense of community from students to faculty fosters a collaborative learning atmosphere where everyone feels valued and encouraged to succeed.

Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Undergraduate: University of Minnesota
Medical school: Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/interests: Traveling, hiking, movies, sports, and sunsets at the beach.
Why I chose Lakeland: I chose Lakeland because of its reputation of fostering a supportive learning environment. The emphasis of hands-on clinical experience and exposure to a diverse patient population aligns with my career goals. The residents and attendings are always willing to help one another and the community is very friendly and close to home!

Hometown: Fullerton, California
Undergraduate: University of California, Santa Barbara
Medical school: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/interests: Tennis, basketball, movies, video games, board games, and spending time with family and friends.
Why I chose Lakeland: I chose Lakeland because it had all the makings of a great program. Collaborative culture, supportive residents and faculty, organized curriculum, and rigorous training. Everyone was super friendly and easy to talk to. I could see myself comfortably fitting in with what the program had to offer as a whole. I felt confident this environment would help me become a competent and caring physician.