Family Medicine Residency Bios

PGY 1

Juman Alammar, MBBS

Hometown: Homs, Syria

Medical school: Al Faisal University College of Medicine

Why did you choose Corewell Health for your residency/fellowship? I am excited that this program offers training in both urban and rural settings, providing valuable and diverse exposure to family medicine. I look forward to meeting new people, exploring Michigan, and beginning this new chapter in my life.

What are your clinical interests? I am interested in sports medicine, dermatological procedures, point-of-care ultrasound, and women's health.

Hobbies: In my free time, I enjoy watching sitcoms (especially Friends) and baking cookies. I also love spending time with family and friends and exploring new restaurants and coffee shops.

Rimmel Ali, MBBS

Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan

Medical school: Dow Medical College

Why did you choose Corewell Health for your residency/fellowship? I'm eager to practice in both urban and rural clinical settings and engage with culinary medicine initiatives. I anticipate becoming a part of the Corewell Health community and cultivating meaningful connections. Beyond the hospital, I look forward to exploring Michigan and other nearby areas.

What are your clinical interests? My clinical interests are centered on women's health, with a specific focus on hormonal health. I'm also interested in lifestyle medicine, global medicine, and office-based procedures. Furthermore, I strive to deepen my understanding of how movement and nutrition can be leveraged to manage chronic conditions.

Hobbies: I enjoy exploring new neighborhoods and often spend my free time thrifting and vintage shopping for slow fashion pieces. To unwind, I love immersing myself in a lighthearted romantic comedy. ('While You Were Sleeping' is one of my favorites!). Another one of my hobbies is going to group fitness classes and also teaching reformer Pilates whenever I get the time.

Mitchell Doerr, MD

Michigan State University

Michael Gussert, DO

Hometown: Cadillac, MI

Medical school: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Why did you choose Corewell Health for your residency/fellowship? Corewell Health - Grand Rapids/MSU Family Medicine Residency program offers a great combination of learning at a large hospital center, while helping run a small town hospital. I am also a firm believer that "West Side is the Best Side". My wife and I are both from the West Side of Michigan and are excited to be back!

What are your clinical interests? There are plenty of areas that family physicians can participate in. I am excited to continue learning about OB/GYN, addiction medicine, osteopathic manipulative medicine, and sports medicine!

Hobbies: I love spending time with my wife, family, and friends. Lately, my wife and I have been enjoying long walks, volunteering at our church, and playing cards and board games (our current favorites are Catan and Ticket to Ride). I enjoy staying active by playing soccer, hockey, and golf, and I also like running—I recently completed my first marathon, although time will tell if I have another in me. I enjoy spending time outdoors fishing, hunting, going to the beach, and hiking. On more relaxed days, you can find me enjoying a movie night or cheering on my Spartans and the Lions (with cautious optimism!).

Megan Sweeney, MD

Hometown: Cheboygan, MI

Medical school: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

Why did you choose Corewell Health for your residency/fellowship? I've lived in West Michigan since I moved to attend undergrad at Grand Valley State University and have been fortunate to complete my medical school and now residency here. Not only did I rotate through Corewell Health as a medical student, but I also volunteered as a child life volunteer at Helen Devos Children's Hospital and worked as a unit clerk in the Blodgett Emergency Department prior to medical school. I'm excited to return to some familiar locations in my new role as a resident!

What are your clinical interests? I am interested in obstetrics and rural, full-spectrum family medicine.

Hobbies: My hobbies include reading, browsing bookstores to add to my large to-read list, traveling, and spending time with my husband and kids.

Juman Alammar, MBBS

Hometown: Homs, Syria

Medical school: Al Faisal University College of Medicine

Why did you choose Corewell Health for your residency/fellowship? I am excited that this program offers training in both urban and rural settings, providing valuable and diverse exposure to family medicine. I look forward to meeting new people, exploring Michigan, and beginning this new chapter in my life.

What are your clinical interests? I am interested in sports medicine, dermatological procedures, point-of-care ultrasound, and women's health.

Hobbies: In my free time, I enjoy watching sitcoms (especially Friends) and baking cookies. I also love spending time with family and friends and exploring new restaurants and coffee shops.

Rimmel Ali, MBBS

Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan

Medical school: Dow Medical College

Why did you choose Corewell Health for your residency/fellowship? I'm eager to practice in both urban and rural clinical settings and engage with culinary medicine initiatives. I anticipate becoming a part of the Corewell Health community and cultivating meaningful connections. Beyond the hospital, I look forward to exploring Michigan and other nearby areas.

What are your clinical interests? My clinical interests are centered on women's health, with a specific focus on hormonal health. I'm also interested in lifestyle medicine, global medicine, and office-based procedures. Furthermore, I strive to deepen my understanding of how movement and nutrition can be leveraged to manage chronic conditions.

Hobbies: I enjoy exploring new neighborhoods and often spend my free time thrifting and vintage shopping for slow fashion pieces. To unwind, I love immersing myself in a lighthearted romantic comedy. ('While You Were Sleeping' is one of my favorites!). Another one of my hobbies is going to group fitness classes and also teaching reformer Pilates whenever I get the time.

Mitchell Doerr, MD

Michigan State University

Michael Gussert, DO

Hometown: Cadillac, MI

Medical school: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Why did you choose Corewell Health for your residency/fellowship? Corewell Health - Grand Rapids/MSU Family Medicine Residency program offers a great combination of learning at a large hospital center, while helping run a small town hospital. I am also a firm believer that "West Side is the Best Side". My wife and I are both from the West Side of Michigan and are excited to be back!

What are your clinical interests? There are plenty of areas that family physicians can participate in. I am excited to continue learning about OB/GYN, addiction medicine, osteopathic manipulative medicine, and sports medicine!

Hobbies: I love spending time with my wife, family, and friends. Lately, my wife and I have been enjoying long walks, volunteering at our church, and playing cards and board games (our current favorites are Catan and Ticket to Ride). I enjoy staying active by playing soccer, hockey, and golf, and I also like running—I recently completed my first marathon, although time will tell if I have another in me. I enjoy spending time outdoors fishing, hunting, going to the beach, and hiking. On more relaxed days, you can find me enjoying a movie night or cheering on my Spartans and the Lions (with cautious optimism!).

Megan Sweeney, MD

Hometown: Cheboygan, MI

Medical school: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

Why did you choose Corewell Health for your residency/fellowship? I've lived in West Michigan since I moved to attend undergrad at Grand Valley State University and have been fortunate to complete my medical school and now residency here. Not only did I rotate through Corewell Health as a medical student, but I also volunteered as a child life volunteer at Helen Devos Children's Hospital and worked as a unit clerk in the Blodgett Emergency Department prior to medical school. I'm excited to return to some familiar locations in my new role as a resident!

What are your clinical interests? I am interested in obstetrics and rural, full-spectrum family medicine.

Hobbies: My hobbies include reading, browsing bookstores to add to my large to-read list, traveling, and spending time with my husband and kids.

Juman Alammar, MBBS

Hometown: Homs, Syria

Medical school: Al Faisal University College of Medicine

Why did you choose Corewell Health for your residency/fellowship? I am excited that this program offers training in both urban and rural settings, providing valuable and diverse exposure to family medicine. I look forward to meeting new people, exploring Michigan, and beginning this new chapter in my life.

What are your clinical interests? I am interested in sports medicine, dermatological procedures, point-of-care ultrasound, and women's health.

Hobbies: In my free time, I enjoy watching sitcoms (especially Friends) and baking cookies. I also love spending time with family and friends and exploring new restaurants and coffee shops.

Rimmel Ali, MBBS

Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan

Medical school: Dow Medical College

Why did you choose Corewell Health for your residency/fellowship? I'm eager to practice in both urban and rural clinical settings and engage with culinary medicine initiatives. I anticipate becoming a part of the Corewell Health community and cultivating meaningful connections. Beyond the hospital, I look forward to exploring Michigan and other nearby areas.

What are your clinical interests? My clinical interests are centered on women's health, with a specific focus on hormonal health. I'm also interested in lifestyle medicine, global medicine, and office-based procedures. Furthermore, I strive to deepen my understanding of how movement and nutrition can be leveraged to manage chronic conditions.

Hobbies: I enjoy exploring new neighborhoods and often spend my free time thrifting and vintage shopping for slow fashion pieces. To unwind, I love immersing myself in a lighthearted romantic comedy. ('While You Were Sleeping' is one of my favorites!). Another one of my hobbies is going to group fitness classes and also teaching reformer Pilates whenever I get the time.

Mitchell Doerr, MD

Michigan State University

Michael Gussert, DO

Hometown: Cadillac, MI

Medical school: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Why did you choose Corewell Health for your residency/fellowship? Corewell Health - Grand Rapids/MSU Family Medicine Residency program offers a great combination of learning at a large hospital center, while helping run a small town hospital. I am also a firm believer that "West Side is the Best Side". My wife and I are both from the West Side of Michigan and are excited to be back!

What are your clinical interests? There are plenty of areas that family physicians can participate in. I am excited to continue learning about OB/GYN, addiction medicine, osteopathic manipulative medicine, and sports medicine!

Hobbies: I love spending time with my wife, family, and friends. Lately, my wife and I have been enjoying long walks, volunteering at our church, and playing cards and board games (our current favorites are Catan and Ticket to Ride). I enjoy staying active by playing soccer, hockey, and golf, and I also like running—I recently completed my first marathon, although time will tell if I have another in me. I enjoy spending time outdoors fishing, hunting, going to the beach, and hiking. On more relaxed days, you can find me enjoying a movie night or cheering on my Spartans and the Lions (with cautious optimism!).

Megan Sweeney, MD

Hometown: Cheboygan, MI

Medical school: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

Why did you choose Corewell Health for your residency/fellowship? I've lived in West Michigan since I moved to attend undergrad at Grand Valley State University and have been fortunate to complete my medical school and now residency here. Not only did I rotate through Corewell Health as a medical student, but I also volunteered as a child life volunteer at Helen Devos Children's Hospital and worked as a unit clerk in the Blodgett Emergency Department prior to medical school. I'm excited to return to some familiar locations in my new role as a resident!

What are your clinical interests? I am interested in obstetrics and rural, full-spectrum family medicine.

Hobbies: My hobbies include reading, browsing bookstores to add to my large to-read list, traveling, and spending time with my husband and kids.

Juman Alammar, MBBS

Hometown: Homs, Syria

Medical school: Al Faisal University College of Medicine

Why did you choose Corewell Health for your residency/fellowship? I am excited that this program offers training in both urban and rural settings, providing valuable and diverse exposure to family medicine. I look forward to meeting new people, exploring Michigan, and beginning this new chapter in my life.

What are your clinical interests? I am interested in sports medicine, dermatological procedures, point-of-care ultrasound, and women's health.

Hobbies: In my free time, I enjoy watching sitcoms (especially Friends) and baking cookies. I also love spending time with family and friends and exploring new restaurants and coffee shops.

Rimmel Ali, MBBS

Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan

Medical school: Dow Medical College

Why did you choose Corewell Health for your residency/fellowship? I'm eager to practice in both urban and rural clinical settings and engage with culinary medicine initiatives. I anticipate becoming a part of the Corewell Health community and cultivating meaningful connections. Beyond the hospital, I look forward to exploring Michigan and other nearby areas.

What are your clinical interests? My clinical interests are centered on women's health, with a specific focus on hormonal health. I'm also interested in lifestyle medicine, global medicine, and office-based procedures. Furthermore, I strive to deepen my understanding of how movement and nutrition can be leveraged to manage chronic conditions.

Hobbies: I enjoy exploring new neighborhoods and often spend my free time thrifting and vintage shopping for slow fashion pieces. To unwind, I love immersing myself in a lighthearted romantic comedy. ('While You Were Sleeping' is one of my favorites!). Another one of my hobbies is going to group fitness classes and also teaching reformer Pilates whenever I get the time.

Mitchell Doerr, MD

Michigan State University

Michael Gussert, DO

Hometown: Cadillac, MI

Medical school: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Why did you choose Corewell Health for your residency/fellowship? Corewell Health - Grand Rapids/MSU Family Medicine Residency program offers a great combination of learning at a large hospital center, while helping run a small town hospital. I am also a firm believer that "West Side is the Best Side". My wife and I are both from the West Side of Michigan and are excited to be back!

What are your clinical interests? There are plenty of areas that family physicians can participate in. I am excited to continue learning about OB/GYN, addiction medicine, osteopathic manipulative medicine, and sports medicine!

Hobbies: I love spending time with my wife, family, and friends. Lately, my wife and I have been enjoying long walks, volunteering at our church, and playing cards and board games (our current favorites are Catan and Ticket to Ride). I enjoy staying active by playing soccer, hockey, and golf, and I also like running—I recently completed my first marathon, although time will tell if I have another in me. I enjoy spending time outdoors fishing, hunting, going to the beach, and hiking. On more relaxed days, you can find me enjoying a movie night or cheering on my Spartans and the Lions (with cautious optimism!).

Megan Sweeney, MD

Hometown: Cheboygan, MI

Medical school: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

Why did you choose Corewell Health for your residency/fellowship? I've lived in West Michigan since I moved to attend undergrad at Grand Valley State University and have been fortunate to complete my medical school and now residency here. Not only did I rotate through Corewell Health as a medical student, but I also volunteered as a child life volunteer at Helen Devos Children's Hospital and worked as a unit clerk in the Blodgett Emergency Department prior to medical school. I'm excited to return to some familiar locations in my new role as a resident!

What are your clinical interests? I am interested in obstetrics and rural, full-spectrum family medicine.

Hobbies: My hobbies include reading, browsing bookstores to add to my large to-read list, traveling, and spending time with my husband and kids.

PGY 2

Selam Alemu

Hometown: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

Medical school: St. Paul Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I look forward to practicing medicine in urban and rural settings, where I can develop versatile clinical skills. I am also excited about the diverse curriculum at Corewell Health in West Michigan.

Clinical interests: I am most interested in lifestyle medicine.

Hobbies: I enjoy reading at cozy coffee shops, spending time with family and friends, and learning about different cultures.

Disha Bhargava

Hometown: Canton, MI

Medical school: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? As a medical student, I rotated through Corewell Health in West Michigan and got to work with great people and contribute the medical advancement happening here. Grand Rapids is also a great city and very close to the beautiful beaches of West Michigan.

Clinical interests: Clinical interests include dermatological care, women's health, global health, preventative medicine, and advocacy.

Hobbies: My hobbies include hiking (especially in the National Parks), snorkeling, and cooking/baking.

Dawei Chen, MD

Hometown: Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

Medical school: Wayne State University School of Medicine

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am very excited about the residency program's combination of urban and rural training. From the urban side, we are training at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital (part of Grand Rapids Hospitals), the premier tertiary and quaternary care center of West Michigan. From the rural side, we are training at Corewell Health Greenville Hospital, which is consistently rated highly for patient safety. This unique combination provides excellent full-spectrum training.

Clinical interests: I am interested in all things clinical, and I'm particularly interested in lifestyle and integrative medicine, the use of point-of-care ultrasound and adolescent medicine.

Hobbies: In my spare time, I enjoy long leisurely hikes outdoors, board games, crocheting, strength training, rock climbing and doing crossword puzzles.

Alisa DuVall, MD

Hometown: Stanton, MI

Medical school: Central Michigan University College of Medicine

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am excited to move back to West Michigan and provide care for the community for West Michigan and the opportunities that the wide reach of Corewell Health in West Michigan provides for me.

Clinical interests: I am interested in full spectrum family medicine, and rural health.

Hobbies: In my spare time I spend time with my family and my dog. I enjoy reading and playing music.

Maham Iqbal

Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan

Medical school: Jinnah Medical and Dental College

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? What really excites me about this residency program is the strong focus on both clinical excellence and resident well-being. I'm looking forward to the opportunity to work in both underserved and urban settings, which will help broaden my clinical experience and cultural competence. On a personal note, I'm also excited to begin my life here and explore the beauty of this city!

Clinical interests: My clinical interests include obstetrics and women's health.

Hobbies: I enjoy hiking, singing, cooking, and relaxing by watching stand-up comedy or binge-watching shows with my husband.

Yaw Korakye-Adjei, MD

Hometown: Accra, Ghana

Medical school: St. George's University

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am excited to return to Grand Rapids after completing my undergraduate degree at Calvin University! I’m also excited to experience both urban and rural medicine training.

Clinical interests: I am interested in both sports medicine and hospital medicine.

Hobbies: I enjoy playing and watching soccer. I also like to play video games and watch movies.

Selam Alemu

Hometown: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

Medical school: St. Paul Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I look forward to practicing medicine in urban and rural settings, where I can develop versatile clinical skills. I am also excited about the diverse curriculum at Corewell Health in West Michigan.

Clinical interests: I am most interested in lifestyle medicine.

Hobbies: I enjoy reading at cozy coffee shops, spending time with family and friends, and learning about different cultures.

Disha Bhargava

Hometown: Canton, MI

Medical school: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? As a medical student, I rotated through Corewell Health in West Michigan and got to work with great people and contribute the medical advancement happening here. Grand Rapids is also a great city and very close to the beautiful beaches of West Michigan.

Clinical interests: Clinical interests include dermatological care, women's health, global health, preventative medicine, and advocacy.

Hobbies: My hobbies include hiking (especially in the National Parks), snorkeling, and cooking/baking.

Dawei Chen, MD

Hometown: Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

Medical school: Wayne State University School of Medicine

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am very excited about the residency program's combination of urban and rural training. From the urban side, we are training at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital (part of Grand Rapids Hospitals), the premier tertiary and quaternary care center of West Michigan. From the rural side, we are training at Corewell Health Greenville Hospital, which is consistently rated highly for patient safety. This unique combination provides excellent full-spectrum training.

Clinical interests: I am interested in all things clinical, and I'm particularly interested in lifestyle and integrative medicine, the use of point-of-care ultrasound and adolescent medicine.

Hobbies: In my spare time, I enjoy long leisurely hikes outdoors, board games, crocheting, strength training, rock climbing and doing crossword puzzles.

Alisa DuVall, MD

Hometown: Stanton, MI

Medical school: Central Michigan University College of Medicine

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am excited to move back to West Michigan and provide care for the community for West Michigan and the opportunities that the wide reach of Corewell Health in West Michigan provides for me.

Clinical interests: I am interested in full spectrum family medicine, and rural health.

Hobbies: In my spare time I spend time with my family and my dog. I enjoy reading and playing music.

Maham Iqbal

Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan

Medical school: Jinnah Medical and Dental College

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? What really excites me about this residency program is the strong focus on both clinical excellence and resident well-being. I'm looking forward to the opportunity to work in both underserved and urban settings, which will help broaden my clinical experience and cultural competence. On a personal note, I'm also excited to begin my life here and explore the beauty of this city!

Clinical interests: My clinical interests include obstetrics and women's health.

Hobbies: I enjoy hiking, singing, cooking, and relaxing by watching stand-up comedy or binge-watching shows with my husband.

Yaw Korakye-Adjei, MD

Hometown: Accra, Ghana

Medical school: St. George's University

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am excited to return to Grand Rapids after completing my undergraduate degree at Calvin University! I’m also excited to experience both urban and rural medicine training.

Clinical interests: I am interested in both sports medicine and hospital medicine.

Hobbies: I enjoy playing and watching soccer. I also like to play video games and watch movies.

Selam Alemu

Hometown: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

Medical school: St. Paul Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I look forward to practicing medicine in urban and rural settings, where I can develop versatile clinical skills. I am also excited about the diverse curriculum at Corewell Health in West Michigan.

Clinical interests: I am most interested in lifestyle medicine.

Hobbies: I enjoy reading at cozy coffee shops, spending time with family and friends, and learning about different cultures.

Disha Bhargava

Hometown: Canton, MI

Medical school: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? As a medical student, I rotated through Corewell Health in West Michigan and got to work with great people and contribute the medical advancement happening here. Grand Rapids is also a great city and very close to the beautiful beaches of West Michigan.

Clinical interests: Clinical interests include dermatological care, women's health, global health, preventative medicine, and advocacy.

Hobbies: My hobbies include hiking (especially in the National Parks), snorkeling, and cooking/baking.

Dawei Chen, MD

Hometown: Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

Medical school: Wayne State University School of Medicine

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am very excited about the residency program's combination of urban and rural training. From the urban side, we are training at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital (part of Grand Rapids Hospitals), the premier tertiary and quaternary care center of West Michigan. From the rural side, we are training at Corewell Health Greenville Hospital, which is consistently rated highly for patient safety. This unique combination provides excellent full-spectrum training.

Clinical interests: I am interested in all things clinical, and I'm particularly interested in lifestyle and integrative medicine, the use of point-of-care ultrasound and adolescent medicine.

Hobbies: In my spare time, I enjoy long leisurely hikes outdoors, board games, crocheting, strength training, rock climbing and doing crossword puzzles.

Alisa DuVall, MD

Hometown: Stanton, MI

Medical school: Central Michigan University College of Medicine

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am excited to move back to West Michigan and provide care for the community for West Michigan and the opportunities that the wide reach of Corewell Health in West Michigan provides for me.

Clinical interests: I am interested in full spectrum family medicine, and rural health.

Hobbies: In my spare time I spend time with my family and my dog. I enjoy reading and playing music.

Maham Iqbal

Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan

Medical school: Jinnah Medical and Dental College

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? What really excites me about this residency program is the strong focus on both clinical excellence and resident well-being. I'm looking forward to the opportunity to work in both underserved and urban settings, which will help broaden my clinical experience and cultural competence. On a personal note, I'm also excited to begin my life here and explore the beauty of this city!

Clinical interests: My clinical interests include obstetrics and women's health.

Hobbies: I enjoy hiking, singing, cooking, and relaxing by watching stand-up comedy or binge-watching shows with my husband.

Yaw Korakye-Adjei, MD

Hometown: Accra, Ghana

Medical school: St. George's University

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am excited to return to Grand Rapids after completing my undergraduate degree at Calvin University! I’m also excited to experience both urban and rural medicine training.

Clinical interests: I am interested in both sports medicine and hospital medicine.

Hobbies: I enjoy playing and watching soccer. I also like to play video games and watch movies.

Selam Alemu

Hometown: Bahir Dar, Ethiopia

Medical school: St. Paul Hospital Millennium Medical College, Addis Abeba, Ethiopia

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I look forward to practicing medicine in urban and rural settings, where I can develop versatile clinical skills. I am also excited about the diverse curriculum at Corewell Health in West Michigan.

Clinical interests: I am most interested in lifestyle medicine.

Hobbies: I enjoy reading at cozy coffee shops, spending time with family and friends, and learning about different cultures.

Disha Bhargava

Hometown: Canton, MI

Medical school: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? As a medical student, I rotated through Corewell Health in West Michigan and got to work with great people and contribute the medical advancement happening here. Grand Rapids is also a great city and very close to the beautiful beaches of West Michigan.

Clinical interests: Clinical interests include dermatological care, women's health, global health, preventative medicine, and advocacy.

Hobbies: My hobbies include hiking (especially in the National Parks), snorkeling, and cooking/baking.

Dawei Chen, MD

Hometown: Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

Medical school: Wayne State University School of Medicine

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am very excited about the residency program's combination of urban and rural training. From the urban side, we are training at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital (part of Grand Rapids Hospitals), the premier tertiary and quaternary care center of West Michigan. From the rural side, we are training at Corewell Health Greenville Hospital, which is consistently rated highly for patient safety. This unique combination provides excellent full-spectrum training.

Clinical interests: I am interested in all things clinical, and I'm particularly interested in lifestyle and integrative medicine, the use of point-of-care ultrasound and adolescent medicine.

Hobbies: In my spare time, I enjoy long leisurely hikes outdoors, board games, crocheting, strength training, rock climbing and doing crossword puzzles.

Alisa DuVall, MD

Hometown: Stanton, MI

Medical school: Central Michigan University College of Medicine

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am excited to move back to West Michigan and provide care for the community for West Michigan and the opportunities that the wide reach of Corewell Health in West Michigan provides for me.

Clinical interests: I am interested in full spectrum family medicine, and rural health.

Hobbies: In my spare time I spend time with my family and my dog. I enjoy reading and playing music.

Maham Iqbal

Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan

Medical school: Jinnah Medical and Dental College

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? What really excites me about this residency program is the strong focus on both clinical excellence and resident well-being. I'm looking forward to the opportunity to work in both underserved and urban settings, which will help broaden my clinical experience and cultural competence. On a personal note, I'm also excited to begin my life here and explore the beauty of this city!

Clinical interests: My clinical interests include obstetrics and women's health.

Hobbies: I enjoy hiking, singing, cooking, and relaxing by watching stand-up comedy or binge-watching shows with my husband.

Yaw Korakye-Adjei, MD

Hometown: Accra, Ghana

Medical school: St. George's University

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am excited to return to Grand Rapids after completing my undergraduate degree at Calvin University! I’m also excited to experience both urban and rural medicine training.

Clinical interests: I am interested in both sports medicine and hospital medicine.

Hobbies: I enjoy playing and watching soccer. I also like to play video games and watch movies.

PGY 3

Valentine Igilimbabazi, MD

American University of Antigua

Tina Mirzakhanian, DO

Hometown: Burbank, CA

Medical school: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? As a first-generation American-Armenian, born and raised in Los Angeles, I am overall excited for my new journey in Grand Rapids, Michigan! I am looking forward to training at a program that I know will guide me to continue making a difference in someone's life through compassion, empathy, and humility. I am hoping to meet incredible people, and build lasting relationships while bringing joy to those around me all while gaining confidence in my clinical abilities!

Clinical interests: Some of my clinical interests include learning more about alternative and lifestyle medicine! I am also interested in OB/women's health and how to be the best patient advocate I can be for underserved communities.

Hobbies: My hobbies include indoor cycling and group exercise fitness classes! Whether it be going for a run at the park, rollerblading on the beach boardwalk, finding a new trail to hike, or strolling around a botanical garden, I love being outdoors! I have also found a passion for creating art - may it be acrylic painting, ceramic wheel throwing, or diamond art.

Henry Peabody, DO

Hometown: Lapeer, MI

Medical school: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am most excited to be back in Grand Rapids where I will be able to learn and practice in both the urban and rural setting.

Clinical interests: My interests include sports medicine and lifestyle/preventative medicine.

Hobbies: My wife and I enjoy traveling, hiking, and watching sports. I also enjoy golfing and going out to new restaurants.

Pavel Pilar, MD

Hometown: Brno, Czech Republic

Medical school: Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I love that my family medicine residency provides a unique opportunity to train in both rural and urban settings. I also like the incorporation of the lifestyle medicine curriculum into our training.

Clinical interests: I am interested in full-spectrum family medicine, especially in rural settings. I have a special interest in cardiovascular diseases and palliative care.

Hobbies: I am a sports and outdoor enthusiast. My favorite sports are running and tennis. I also enjoy landscape and wildlife photography. Above all, I love spending time with my two little daughters.

Fatima Sulaiman, DO

Hometown: Sacramento, CA

Medical school: Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? The residency program felt like the best fit due to the opportunity to train in both rural and urban settings. I was also interested in the lifestyle medicine curriculum.

Clinical interests: My interests include women's health and preventative medicine.

Hobbies: I love trying all types of coffee shops when I travel. I also love movie nights with my friends.

Alexandria Weymon, MD

Hometown: Holland, MI

Medical school: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am very fortunate to have completed all my higher education training in my home of West Michigan. I have been able to lean on my family and close friends for support throughout the years and am excited to complete my residency training by serving the community which shaped me into who I am today.

Clinical interests: I am interested in all things related to the family unit, specifically pediatric care and mother and newborn wellness, in addition to psychiatric care and office-based procedures!

Hobbies: I enjoy learning about unique topics ranging from anthropology to space with a good documentary. I love a bike ride with my husband and two daughters on a warm sunny day. I also enjoy dancing and singing. On the weekends, my husband and I play Dungeons and Dragons with our friends.

Valentine Igilimbabazi, MD

American University of Antigua

Tina Mirzakhanian, DO

Hometown: Burbank, CA

Medical school: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? As a first-generation American-Armenian, born and raised in Los Angeles, I am overall excited for my new journey in Grand Rapids, Michigan! I am looking forward to training at a program that I know will guide me to continue making a difference in someone's life through compassion, empathy, and humility. I am hoping to meet incredible people, and build lasting relationships while bringing joy to those around me all while gaining confidence in my clinical abilities!

Clinical interests: Some of my clinical interests include learning more about alternative and lifestyle medicine! I am also interested in OB/women's health and how to be the best patient advocate I can be for underserved communities.

Hobbies: My hobbies include indoor cycling and group exercise fitness classes! Whether it be going for a run at the park, rollerblading on the beach boardwalk, finding a new trail to hike, or strolling around a botanical garden, I love being outdoors! I have also found a passion for creating art - may it be acrylic painting, ceramic wheel throwing, or diamond art.

Henry Peabody, DO

Hometown: Lapeer, MI

Medical school: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am most excited to be back in Grand Rapids where I will be able to learn and practice in both the urban and rural setting.

Clinical interests: My interests include sports medicine and lifestyle/preventative medicine.

Hobbies: My wife and I enjoy traveling, hiking, and watching sports. I also enjoy golfing and going out to new restaurants.

Pavel Pilar, MD

Hometown: Brno, Czech Republic

Medical school: Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I love that my family medicine residency provides a unique opportunity to train in both rural and urban settings. I also like the incorporation of the lifestyle medicine curriculum into our training.

Clinical interests: I am interested in full-spectrum family medicine, especially in rural settings. I have a special interest in cardiovascular diseases and palliative care.

Hobbies: I am a sports and outdoor enthusiast. My favorite sports are running and tennis. I also enjoy landscape and wildlife photography. Above all, I love spending time with my two little daughters.

Fatima Sulaiman, DO

Hometown: Sacramento, CA

Medical school: Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? The residency program felt like the best fit due to the opportunity to train in both rural and urban settings. I was also interested in the lifestyle medicine curriculum.

Clinical interests: My interests include women's health and preventative medicine.

Hobbies: I love trying all types of coffee shops when I travel. I also love movie nights with my friends.

Alexandria Weymon, MD

Hometown: Holland, MI

Medical school: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am very fortunate to have completed all my higher education training in my home of West Michigan. I have been able to lean on my family and close friends for support throughout the years and am excited to complete my residency training by serving the community which shaped me into who I am today.

Clinical interests: I am interested in all things related to the family unit, specifically pediatric care and mother and newborn wellness, in addition to psychiatric care and office-based procedures!

Hobbies: I enjoy learning about unique topics ranging from anthropology to space with a good documentary. I love a bike ride with my husband and two daughters on a warm sunny day. I also enjoy dancing and singing. On the weekends, my husband and I play Dungeons and Dragons with our friends.

Valentine Igilimbabazi, MD

American University of Antigua

Tina Mirzakhanian, DO

Hometown: Burbank, CA

Medical school: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? As a first-generation American-Armenian, born and raised in Los Angeles, I am overall excited for my new journey in Grand Rapids, Michigan! I am looking forward to training at a program that I know will guide me to continue making a difference in someone's life through compassion, empathy, and humility. I am hoping to meet incredible people, and build lasting relationships while bringing joy to those around me all while gaining confidence in my clinical abilities!

Clinical interests: Some of my clinical interests include learning more about alternative and lifestyle medicine! I am also interested in OB/women's health and how to be the best patient advocate I can be for underserved communities.

Hobbies: My hobbies include indoor cycling and group exercise fitness classes! Whether it be going for a run at the park, rollerblading on the beach boardwalk, finding a new trail to hike, or strolling around a botanical garden, I love being outdoors! I have also found a passion for creating art - may it be acrylic painting, ceramic wheel throwing, or diamond art.

Henry Peabody, DO

Hometown: Lapeer, MI

Medical school: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am most excited to be back in Grand Rapids where I will be able to learn and practice in both the urban and rural setting.

Clinical interests: My interests include sports medicine and lifestyle/preventative medicine.

Hobbies: My wife and I enjoy traveling, hiking, and watching sports. I also enjoy golfing and going out to new restaurants.

Pavel Pilar, MD

Hometown: Brno, Czech Republic

Medical school: Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I love that my family medicine residency provides a unique opportunity to train in both rural and urban settings. I also like the incorporation of the lifestyle medicine curriculum into our training.

Clinical interests: I am interested in full-spectrum family medicine, especially in rural settings. I have a special interest in cardiovascular diseases and palliative care.

Hobbies: I am a sports and outdoor enthusiast. My favorite sports are running and tennis. I also enjoy landscape and wildlife photography. Above all, I love spending time with my two little daughters.

Fatima Sulaiman, DO

Hometown: Sacramento, CA

Medical school: Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? The residency program felt like the best fit due to the opportunity to train in both rural and urban settings. I was also interested in the lifestyle medicine curriculum.

Clinical interests: My interests include women's health and preventative medicine.

Hobbies: I love trying all types of coffee shops when I travel. I also love movie nights with my friends.

Alexandria Weymon, MD

Hometown: Holland, MI

Medical school: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am very fortunate to have completed all my higher education training in my home of West Michigan. I have been able to lean on my family and close friends for support throughout the years and am excited to complete my residency training by serving the community which shaped me into who I am today.

Clinical interests: I am interested in all things related to the family unit, specifically pediatric care and mother and newborn wellness, in addition to psychiatric care and office-based procedures!

Hobbies: I enjoy learning about unique topics ranging from anthropology to space with a good documentary. I love a bike ride with my husband and two daughters on a warm sunny day. I also enjoy dancing and singing. On the weekends, my husband and I play Dungeons and Dragons with our friends.

Valentine Igilimbabazi, MD

American University of Antigua

Tina Mirzakhanian, DO

Hometown: Burbank, CA

Medical school: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? As a first-generation American-Armenian, born and raised in Los Angeles, I am overall excited for my new journey in Grand Rapids, Michigan! I am looking forward to training at a program that I know will guide me to continue making a difference in someone's life through compassion, empathy, and humility. I am hoping to meet incredible people, and build lasting relationships while bringing joy to those around me all while gaining confidence in my clinical abilities!

Clinical interests: Some of my clinical interests include learning more about alternative and lifestyle medicine! I am also interested in OB/women's health and how to be the best patient advocate I can be for underserved communities.

Hobbies: My hobbies include indoor cycling and group exercise fitness classes! Whether it be going for a run at the park, rollerblading on the beach boardwalk, finding a new trail to hike, or strolling around a botanical garden, I love being outdoors! I have also found a passion for creating art - may it be acrylic painting, ceramic wheel throwing, or diamond art.

Henry Peabody, DO

Hometown: Lapeer, MI

Medical school: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am most excited to be back in Grand Rapids where I will be able to learn and practice in both the urban and rural setting.

Clinical interests: My interests include sports medicine and lifestyle/preventative medicine.

Hobbies: My wife and I enjoy traveling, hiking, and watching sports. I also enjoy golfing and going out to new restaurants.

Pavel Pilar, MD

Hometown: Brno, Czech Republic

Medical school: Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I love that my family medicine residency provides a unique opportunity to train in both rural and urban settings. I also like the incorporation of the lifestyle medicine curriculum into our training.

Clinical interests: I am interested in full-spectrum family medicine, especially in rural settings. I have a special interest in cardiovascular diseases and palliative care.

Hobbies: I am a sports and outdoor enthusiast. My favorite sports are running and tennis. I also enjoy landscape and wildlife photography. Above all, I love spending time with my two little daughters.

Fatima Sulaiman, DO

Hometown: Sacramento, CA

Medical school: Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? The residency program felt like the best fit due to the opportunity to train in both rural and urban settings. I was also interested in the lifestyle medicine curriculum.

Clinical interests: My interests include women's health and preventative medicine.

Hobbies: I love trying all types of coffee shops when I travel. I also love movie nights with my friends.

Alexandria Weymon, MD

Hometown: Holland, MI

Medical school: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am very fortunate to have completed all my higher education training in my home of West Michigan. I have been able to lean on my family and close friends for support throughout the years and am excited to complete my residency training by serving the community which shaped me into who I am today.

Clinical interests: I am interested in all things related to the family unit, specifically pediatric care and mother and newborn wellness, in addition to psychiatric care and office-based procedures!

Hobbies: I enjoy learning about unique topics ranging from anthropology to space with a good documentary. I love a bike ride with my husband and two daughters on a warm sunny day. I also enjoy dancing and singing. On the weekends, my husband and I play Dungeons and Dragons with our friends.

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