Internal Medicine-Pediatrics Current Residents

Hometown: Mishawaka, IN

Medical School: Indiana University

Professional Interests: Combined Hospitalist

Hobbies: Golfing, Grilling, Watching sports

Why IU Med-Peds? The program has a family feel. The residents are always inviting and willing to give advice for residency and life. I am also grateful to have the opportunity to work at a county hospital, one of the top children's hospitals, the VA, and a primary care office that accepts patients with little to no insurance. Working at these various clinical sites will give me experience treating a variety of conditions. I also appreciate the number of providers that are Med-Peds trained. They are always available to have conversations, share resources, and discuss career options.

Hometown: Zionsville, IN

Medical School: Indiana University

Professional Interests: Undecided

Hobbies: I love spending time with friends and family, whether it's grabbing dinner downtown or a weekend trip to the lake. I'm a loyal IU sports fanatic and love a good tailgate. On busy rotations, I destress by binging reality tv or doing a peloton workout.

Why IU Med-Peds? I chose IU Med-Peds because of the amazing people and well-established Med-Peds culture that the program offers. During my clinical years, I always felt inspired by the Med-Peds residents and found myself trying to emulate their way of medicine. Whether on the Pediatrics or Internal Medicine side, the Med-Peds residents always thought outside of the box and provided insights that helped keep the team well-rounded. The clinical complexity and breadth of training that Riley, University, Eskenazi, VA, and Methodist hospitals have to offer is one of a kind!

Hometown: Ogden, Utah

Medical School: Rush Medical College

Professional Interests: Combined Hospitalist, Critical Care, Allergy/Immunology

Hobbies: Spending time with my wife and daughter, Golfing, Playing video games, fantasy football, and horseback riding through the mountains out west

Why IU Med-Peds? IU was an easy choice. I wanted a strong pediatrics program and a versatile IM experience. Being the largest program in the country is a huge plus given that I thrive at the opportunity to connect with new people. There was nothing but good vibes and kind people during my interview experience, so I was immediately drawn to the program. Aside from program specifics, I knew I wanted to live in a city where I could raise a family. Indianapolis has everything I need to do just that.

Hometown: Nappanee, IN

Medical School: Indiana University

Professional Interests: Primary Care, Combined Hospitalist, Transitional Care

Hobbies: Hanging with my two dogs, gardening, caring for too many houseplants, cooking, and reading

Why IU Med-Peds? Attending medical school here, there was rarely a rotation without a Med-Peds resident or faculty member, which is one of the reasons I chose IU. I worked with Dr. Brady, our program director, on my internal medicine rotation, and he sold me on Med-Peds. Everyone here is supportive, encouraging, and showcase a wide variety of experiences- demonstrating the limitless opportunities we have as a Med-Peds trained physician. We rotate through the five major hospitals downtown, working with diverse patient populations at each hospital. We also have FQHC clinics with our own patient panel, which was another major draw for me. Lastly, IU is unique in that it has the CYACC clinic which is dedicated to preparing children with complex medical conditions in their transition into adulthood.

Hometown: Nappanee, IN

Medical School: Indiana University

Professional Interests: Combined Hospitalist and Primary Care

Hobbies: Hanging out with my dogs Bo and Leo, reading, baking, and trying new restaurants

Why IU Med-Peds? The Med-peds residents and faculty I was able to work with and learn from at IU were incredible during my time as a med student. They were the ones who ultimately convinced me that Med-Peds was right for me. I also love how large the Med-Peds presence is at IU -- you're always bound to run into other Med-Peds friends every day!

Hometown: Milwaukee, WI

Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin

Professional Interests: Undecided

Hobbies: Rock climbing, Hiking, Trying new restaurants

Why IU Med-Peds? I chose IU Med-Peds because the residents and faculty truly gave off a "family" vibe, and they all look out for each other. I also knew I wanted to go to a program that had a strong Med-Peds presence on campus, with numerous Med-Peds mentors to learn from and connect with.

Hometown: Charlotte, North Carolina

Medical School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Professional Interests: Currently undecided, but interested in Critical Care, Complex Care, Infectious Disease, and Medical Education

Hobbies: Runs with my dog, Junebug; playing banjo, and reading Sci-Fi

Why IU Med-Peds? My medical school experience was surrounded by Med-Peds faculty and residents and I wanted to find somewhere that also had a big Med-Peds presence. Not only does IU provide that presence, the folks here are also incredibly supportive, kind, and hardworking- I knew it would be a culture I would thrive in. Plus, there's enough variety in clinical experiences that I feel like I'll actually get a realistic idea of what different practice settings might be like in my career going forward. Lastly, my wife and I (we couples matched) were thrilled to move to a new city that would provide tons to do on our time off while still being manageable to get settled in!

Hometown: Fort Wayne, IN

Medical School: Ohio State University

Professional Interests: Combined Hospitalist, Critical Care, Global Health

Hobbies: Scuba Diving, Traveling, Cooking, Reading and relaxing with my cat

Why IU Med-Peds? I wanted a large Med-Peds program that still felt like family- and it was evident to me that IU’s program actively embodied that on my interview. I also liked that we rotate at a variety of hospitals in the area to give me a robust training. I really wanted a program that prioritized global health- the AMPATH program was outstanding as an opportunity and the hospitals and my continuity clinic both have an incredibly diverse patient population. Overall, IU has really surpassed all of my expectations in a residency program, and I am so happy to be training here!

Hometown: Sugar Hill, GA

Medical School: University of Virginia

Professional Interests: Med-Peds Primary Care, Adolescent Medicine, Transitions of Care

Hobbies: Running, reading, snuggling my cat and dog, bouldering, enjoying the outdoors

Why IU Med-Peds? The massive Med-Peds presence at IU and size of our program can't be beat! I love going to different rotations and nearly always working with another Med-Peds resident or fellow or staff who trained in Med-Peds. I also love the huge breadth of experiences I can have here working at several hospitals each with different patient populations, and having a continuity clinic where I truly have continuity with my own patients. Another major plus is that our program leadership care about us as people and will work tirelessly to implement resident feedback.

Hometown: Stone Mountain, GA

Medical School: University of Iowa

Professional Interests: Rheumatology, Research, and Health Care Delivery

Hobbies: Playing soccer, hiking, reading, writing reflective prose

Why IU Med-Peds? The dedication the residents and program leadership showed on my interview day to ensure I would have what I needed to thrive here! I vividly recall one of our chiefs providing information about the closest national parks and various soccer leagues. It was a pleasant surprise to realize she had read that section of my application and wanted to help me get connected to life in Indianapolis. Furthermore, both Dr. Brady and Dr. Wilson, knowing my passion for research, helped me get connected with the Morris Green Physician Scientist Development Program. These two small acts of kindness spoke volumes to the support I would have as a Med-Peds resident at IU and has only continued since I became a resident.

Hometown: Bloomington, IL

Medical School: University of Illinois

Professional Interests: Torn between inpatient (hospitalist or critical care) and Primary Care

Hobbies: Espresso making, running, cooking, and most recently, a patio garden!

Why IU Med-Peds? So many things about IU Med-Peds caught my eye! The people I interacted with on my interview day and now the people I interact with every day are definitely what I love most about our program, community, and family. The variety of clinical sites that we rotate through allow us to experience so many different perspectives of healthcare and allow for us to interact with an incredibly diverse community of people. With a large class and program, you'll never go a day without seeing a fellow Med-Peds resident. The support, kindness, and laughs that we share create the best of friendships.

Hometown: Terre Haute, IN

Medical School: Indiana University

Professional Interests: Combined Hospitalist, Cardiology, Global Health

Hobbies: Running, biking, fantasy football, bansai trees, traveling to National Parks

Why IU Med-Peds? As a medical student at IU, some of the best residents and staff that I worked with were Med-Peds and they inspired me to pursue a career in the field. There is a strong network of support both in and outside of the hospital here. Also, with a large program size everyone knows what Med-Peds is and there is always someone else around in your program. IU also has all the clinical opportunities of a larger city with its statewide catchment area, without the living costs or traffic. I feel that there are opportunities here for mentors and experiences for any path I might decide to pursue after residency. And of course, the people are great too! We learn a lot AND have a lot of fun as an IU Med-Peds family!

Hometown: Norcross, GA

Medical School: Emory University

Professional Interests: Combined Endocrinology

Hobbies: I enjoy anime and have watched and read all of One Piece thus far

Why IU Med-Peds? Coming from a school and state with no Med-Peds program, I wanted to go to a program with a large Med-Peds culture that had its own identity. As the largest Med-Peds program in the country, IU has a strong presence and provides so many opportunities for excellent training. I also wanted to explore combined endocrinology, and IU had an elective for combined endo which stood out to me. What really sold me though was the genuine care and interest I received from everybody I met from interview day until now. My colleagues, faculty, and staff all have a good time together which has been my favorite part of IU.

Hometown: Quincy, IL

Medical School: University of Missouri- Columbia

Professional Interests: Medical education, global health, POCUS

Hobbies: Cat mom of two kitties - Minerva and Albus, trying new restaurants and coffee shops, reading, watching all sports, playing pickleball/sand volleyball/softball, yoga/mindfulness, traveling

Why IU Med Peds? I was super excited about coming to IU Med-Peds because of the program size and knowing that I would have 13 new friends coming into residency and plenty of support around me! I was also really happy to match into a program that had strong and stable categorical programs. After being here for only a couple of months, I can honestly say that IU Med-Peds is a big family and there are always wonderful people here to support you, help you, and encourage you to keep working hard and be the best version of yourself! Indianapolis is also a super fun city to live in - I live in the suburbs and can get downtown in under 15 minutes, but live equally close to state parks, nature preserves, and green space to provide a great balance!

Hometown: Peoria, IL

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Professional Interests: Medical Education, Combined Hospitalist, Combined ID

Hobbies: Hanging out with my 2 dogs, cooking, spending time with family and friends

Why IU Med-Peds? Attending IU for med school, I knew a lot of the residents and could see how supportive the program was. IU gives residents endless opportunities because the system is so large; no matter what I decide to do with my career, I know I'll have endless options and support here at IU!

Hometown: Vancouver, WA

Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Professional Interests: Intensive Care, NICU, long-term outcomes, anything hospital-based, public health/epidemiology

Hobbies: Running, cooking, eating, rock climbing, audiobooks, my dogs, my cat, my TV

Why IU Med-Peds? Everyone likes to emphasize the size of our program and I have to agree - it's the perfect size. We're still small enough that I can connect with everyone in my class, but big enough that I get to work with other med-peds people everywhere I am- so far a majority of my attendings, seniors, and co-interns on service have been Med-Peds! This is a place that "does Med-Peds" very well. Indianapolis is also great! Coming from the PNW, I was worried about the flatness of the horizon but quickly realized that what Indiana lacks in mountains, Indianapolis makes up for with cool urban trails, neat neighborhoods, and affordable stuff to do. Overall, this felt like an ideal city to do residency- and more specifically- a fantastic place to do a Med-Peds residency.

Hometown: Annapolis, MD

Medical School: Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine

Professional Interests: Medical Education, Combined Primary Care/Hopitalist

Hobbies: Soccer, Golf, Hiking, Spikeball, Washington DC and Miami Hurricanes Sports, Medical Podcasts

Why IU Med-Peds? Having the largest residency class means I ALWAYS have a co-resident free to hang out after a long shift/week and there’s always a senior or graduate who I can seek advice with for my career interests. As a medical podcast junkie, we have awesome weekly conferences that have featured IU Med Peds grads including “Kidney Boy” Dr. Joel Topf and Dr. Chris ”The Chiu Man” Chiu from The Curbsiders. The volume, diversity, and level of care offered from our 5 hospitals on a single campus is, in my opinion, unmatched. Our Global Health and Morris Green programs offer remarkable opportunities. Finally, I love Indy! Incredible food, drink, sports and culture, something fun to do any night of the week, it’s extremely affordable, and there’s no traffic! When evaluating programs in my residency search, I always ended up thinking back to my interview day with IU. That’s how I knew it was my dream program!

Hometown: Bartlett, IL

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Professional Interests: Combined ID or Heme/Onc, advocacy, medical education

Hobbies: Horseback riding, frequenting farmers markets, cooking, discovering new restaurants with my husband

WHY IU Med-Peds? The strength of the residents and program leadership made it difficult to imagine going anywhere else-- they set the bar very high! But beyond that, knowing that the internal medicine and pediatrics programs were both independently strong combined with the incredible diversity of patients and pathologies that you get to see given our large catchment area and multiple different hospitals made IU's program really stand out. Now having been a resident in the program, I can say the program size and Med/Peds presence at IU also makes a huge difference; no matter where you are, you are bound to run into another Med-Peds person, and it just makes the residency experience that much better.

Hometown: Jasonville, IN

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Professional Interests: Hematology/Oncology, Palliative Care

Hobbies: I enjoy golfing, cooking, baking, listening to music, and singing. In college, I was the lead singer of a Creed cover band. I also have an adorably obnoxious cat named Moxie (short for Moxifloxacin).

Why IU Med-Peds? I had an incredible experience with the Med-Peds residents here at IU while I was a medical student. They were some of the kindest, most driven people I had worked with, and they took a sincere interest in helping and teaching the medical students while providing top notch patient care. I chose IU Med-Peds to become part of that tradition of excellent patient care with a focus on teaching and medical education.

Hometown: San Antonio, TX

Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern

Professional Interests: Most likely pediatric cardiology +/- adult congenital heart disease, but I also love pulmonology and hospitalist medicine, so we will see where life takes me!

Hobbies: Hiking, camping, rock climbing, martial arts, cuddling my geriatric dog, and trying new restaurants with friends

Why IU Med-Peds? The culture, people, and strong Med-Peds presence are what initially drew me to IU Med-Peds, and are the reasons that I am proud to be a resident here. The people at IU, including my co-residents, the program leadership, and the faculty have been absolutely incredible. The supportive culture is so refreshing, and I feel fortunate to have a program director who advocates for and listens to his residents. Residency training can be tough, especially if you moved from out of state, with long work hours and a steep learning curve. Being at a program that feels like home, and having many (14 in each class so plenty of people to hang out with and lean on!) co-residents that feel like family, have been essential in my ability to adjust to residency and a new city/state so quickly. Finally, the med-peds program here is very well-established. At IU, people are excited to learn that you are med-peds, and numerous doors open up since many of our faculty across several specialties and the 5 hospital system are dual-trained as well. I could not be happier with my choice. Now that I am a resident at this program, I can say with 110% confidence that I would choose it again!

Hometown: Houston, TX

Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine

Professional Interests: High-value care, quality improvement, dual hospitalist

Hobbies: Soccer, running, reading fantasy/fiction, going to Torchy's and other Texas-themed things

Why IU Med-Peds? IU had all the things I was looking for in a program: great training sites (nationally ranked free-standing children's hospital, county, and VA), a strong Med-Peds presence and reputation (with some cool notable alumni), and nice people with whom I felt I got along (even over a virtual interview). How happy I was to find all of that confirmed and more upon arriving, when I was met with such kindness and support. I traded in Southern Hospitality for Hoosier Hospitality and I am proud to be a part of the IU Med-Peds fam!

Hometown: Oakton, VA

Medical School: New York Medical College

Professional Interests: Transitional care, medical education, will likely pursue a fellowship but not sure what specialty just yet!

Hobbies: Live music, soccer, basketball, vinyl record collecting, hiking, trying new restaurants

Why IU Med-Peds? IU checked all of the boxes I was looking for in a Med-Peds program -- large size, strong med-peds presence at the institution, a large academic center with the opportunity to rotate through multiple hospitals, and a standalone children's hospital. Having a lot of fellow med-peds residents also provides plenty of opportunities for socializing which has been amazing for somebody not originally from the Midwest. I ultimately chose to come to IU because of the familial atmosphere I felt on interview day and the support I have received from my (now) co-residents along the way.

Hometown: Chicago, IL

Medical School: Indiana University School University

Professional Interests: Looking forward to exploring multiple paths during residency

Hobbies: Urban agriculture

Why IU Med-Peds? As the largest Med-Peds program in the country, I knew there would be plenty of support and opportunities to make great connections!

Hometown: Fort Wayne, IN

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Professional Interests: Combined Hospitalist/Primary Care

Hobbies: Traveling, cycling, spending time with family, trying new restaurants/exploring coffee shops in Indy!

Why IU Med-Peds? I loved working with the Med-Peds residents as a medical student. Everyone was so welcoming and always willing to teach. I felt that that the residents all knew each other and were very close, despite the program being the largest Med-Peds program. IU has a wonderful program and the strength of the categorical programs are equal. I was looking for a strong pediatric program in addition to the medicine program and IU offered that. There is also a great Med-Peds presence at IU, which means lots of opportunities for mentorship! Overall, I was ecstatic to match with IU and am very grateful to have the opportunity to work with caring, hardworking, and admirable co-residents and staff at a variety of teaching facilities (5 total) over the next four years!

Hometown: St. Louis, MO

Medical School: Saint Louis University

Professional Interests: Undecided

Hobbies: Bicycling on the Cultural Bike Trail, running, buying plants, reading, brewing kombucha, bouldering

Why IU Med-Peds? IU was my first interview of the season, and quickly became the program I compared all others too. The residents are down-to-earth and are equally comfortable pulling out clinical pearls as kicking back and enjoying a drink at a local brewery or tearing up the soccer field. The size of the program inherently attracts people with diverse interests within Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, and IU has enough resources to facilitate all of our career goals. Plus, when life happens, multiple people step up to help each other out, which has been great in a new city!

Hometown: St. George, UT

Medical School: Vanderbilt University

Professional Interests: Medical Genetics

Hobbies: Reading, writing, doing puzzles, playing boardgames, and spending time with my husband

Why IU Med-Peds? IU offers diverse training opportunities and great mentorship opportunities as the largest med-peds program in the country. The five hospitals we work at are within a mile for each other, making commuting and living in Indianapolis easy. IU is supportive of diverse career goals and supports you wherever your Med-Peds training takes you.

Hometown: Indianapolis, IN

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Professional Interests: Adolescent Medicine and Transitional Care

Hobbies: Sports have always been a big part of my life; I love watching and playing any sports I can. I played lacrosse in college at IU. I am a huge Philadelphia sports fan #gobirds. I binge watch a fair amount of reality TV, or at least have it on in the background while I'm reading a book.

Why IU Med-Peds? You really can't beat having such a strong faculty presence of Med-Peds doctors, whether you're on the medicine or pediatrics side. Both faculty and residents alike, are well integrated amongst their peers. I also think IU is unique because there are so many opportunities for research and advocacy that are well integrated into the curriculum. Additionally, we have the ability to work with faculty on projects even with busy resident schedules. It was an easy decision to stay at IU!

Hometown: St. Louis, MO

Medical School: University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine

Professional Interests: Undecided, but excited to see all Med-Peds has to offer!

Hobbies: Running, cycling, hanging out with my co-residents and exploring Indianapolis

Why IU Med-Peds? I wanted a large program with strong Internal Medicine & Pediatrics components to learn the most I possibly can over the next 4 years! It was also important to me to have good camaraderie amongst residents and a family feel. So lucky to have found my place here at IU!

Hometown: Denver, CO

Medical School: University of Colorado School of Medicine

Professional Interests: Primary Care, Adolescent Medicine, Community Outreach

Hobbies: Trying new restaurants, yoga, skiing, hiking, beer tasting and reading

Why IU Med-Peds? Everyone was so welcoming on interview day and I got the sense that everybody was really close-knit and supportive of each other! We also have a leadership team that does an amazing job advocating for us as residents and encouraging us to find out own niche in the Med-Peds world!

Hometown: Syracuse, NY

Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University

Professional Interests: Advocacy, Refugee and Immigrant Health, Child Protective Services, Geriatrics

Hobbies: Musical theater and hiking

Why IU Med-Peds? Although large, IU is a very supportive program with every clinical and professional opportunity you could possibly want! There is also a strong Med-Peds presence on campus with encouraging faculty.

Hometown: Fort Wayne, IN

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Professional Interests: Primary Care, obesity medicine, and care for legally marginalized patients

Hobbies: Aerial silks & sling, cooking, baking, gardening and dancing

Why IU Med-Peds? I knew I wanted to be able to work at a continuity clinic with a bilingual Med-Peds provider, train in multiple settings (including abroad in a Spanish-speaking country), have opportunities to create my own electives, and be part of a large cohort. IU has all of this and more! It is also conveniently located in Indianapolis, which I've grown to love while living here for medical school.

Professional Interests: Heme/Onc (hoping to bridge the gap between pediatric and adult patients with leukemia/lymphomas)

Hobbies: Traveling and Hiking with my partner, and I am also an aspirational dog owner

Why IU Med-Peds? You can’t go wrong with Med-Peds, but I felt especially understood and advocated for in the interview process even before coming to IU. Connections were made so that I could speak with potential future mentors, and I felt my interviewers reflected my interests within Med-Peds. The program truly showed me that I would have the support system and opportunity to reach all of my goals. Also, you can never have too many fellow Med-Peds Residents and we have such a big presence across all of the hospitals. It’s nice having a friend and co-resident within reach at all times!

Hometown: Fort Wayne, IN

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Professional Interests: Primary Care, Cardiology

Hobbies: Outdoor activities like hiking, camping and fishing, reading and exploring breweries

Why IU Med-Peds? I had the opportunity to work with the IU Med-Peds residents during medical school and they left a great impression on me. During recruitment I was searching for a program with a friendly culture that was committed to excellent patient care, education and teaching - I found it at IU!

Hometown: Woodridge, IL

Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine

Professional Interests: Nephrology, transitional care, medical education, advocacy

Hobbies: Running/working out, checking out new restaurants/coffee shops/breweries, traveling and listening to music or podcasts

Why IU Med-Peds? I loved that the program was large and well-established, with exposure to a wide variety of patient populations and many opportunities for research (with the Morris Green Physician Scientist program) and advocacy (through established programs and being in the state capitol). I enjoyed my virtual interview day, and felt like I connected with all of my faculty interviewers and residents. Everyone was so genuine and enjoyed each other's company. I really felt like I would receive the support and mentorship I was looking for to achieve my academic and career goals in Med-Peds. Now that I'm here in Indianapolis, I couldn't be happier and feel very lucky to be surrounded by colleagues who are so welcoming, inspiring and always happy to get together! These truly are my people and I couldn't imagine a more ideal place to train for the next 4 years. Plus, I'm only 3 hours from Chicago if I ever got homesick!

Hometown: Indianapolis, IN

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Professional Interests: Gastroenterology, medical education

Hobbies: Reading, yoga/pilates, hiking, college basketball and live music

Why IU Med-Peds? I was fortunate to be a student at IUSM and directly witness how special the Med-Peds program is here. I was impressed with all of the residents I had the opportunity to work with - they were kind, smart, hard-working and wonderful teachers and leaders. The Med-Peds presence on campus is impressive and I like that we are appreciated and welcomed. It is great working across multiple hospital systems and seeing Med-Peds residents, fellows and staff wherever I go! Lastly, I feel that I can explore whatever interest I have and pursue it well with IU Med-Peds, whether it be a combined specialty, research, global health, medical education or primary care. Ultimately, IU is where I thought I would be the most supported and where I could grow into the future physician I want to be!

Hometown: Minnetonka Beach, Minnesota

Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School

Professional Interests: Global health, disaster relief, medical education

Hobbies: trying new restaurants, learning languages, traveling, tennis/volleyball, buying houseplants

Why IU Med-Peds? IU is a powerhouse within the Med-Peds world. There is a strong Med-Peds presence on campus (read: lots of Med-Peds mentors and residents!) with equally strong Medicine and Pediatrics programs. The global health program through AMPATH is nationally-renowned. There's a good number of Spanish speakers (which is something I looked for) who live in Indy. Oh, and it's warmer than Minnesota! Overall, though, the residents are the best thing about IU: Everyone is so friendly and down to earth and always willing to help out or hang out!

Hometown: Lebanon, KY

Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine

Professional Interests: Global health, combined hospitalist

Hobbies: International travel, crime podcasts, exploring new restaurants, movies & board games

Why IU Med-Peds? I was drawn to IU for many reasons. I was impressed by the strong presence of Med-Peds at IU, offering a multi-layer support system. Everyday you get to work with Med-Peds co-residents and faculty who are intelligent, selfless and passionate. From a program standpoint, I was drawn because of the vision of global health centering on sustainable, capacity-building partnerships. Ultimately, as someone who couples matched, I feel IU has supported us remarkably along the way and Indianapolis has surprised us with its food, entertainment and Midwest hospitality.

Hometown: Franklin, MA

Medical School: Albany Medical College

Professional Interests: Transitional care, combined Med-Peds hospitalist and primary care

Hobbies: Reading, Netflix, podcasts, music, singing, hanging out with my pup

Why IU: I love the large program size. There so many co-residents to hang out with, and with the large size comes plenty of resources and educational opportunities (not to mention it increases your chances of working on teams with fellow MP residents!). Another bonus is that Med-Peds is well known within IU so people understand what we do and appreciate our perspective. I was also impressed by the clinical training environment here. Not only do we have strong internal medicine and pediatrics programs to support us, but we also rotate at 5 different hospitals. This allows us to see diverse pathology while preparing us to function in a variety of settings. Most importantly, on my interview day I could tell how genuinely friendly, supportive, and down to earth everyone was. Now that I’m here I can definitely confirm that to be true! 

Hometown: St. Charles, IL

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine - Chicago

Professional interests: Infectious diseases, maternal/child health, public health

Hobbies: Discovering new recipes, running outdoors, exploring Indianapolis and hanging out with my cat

Why IU Med-Peds? A big program means big opportunities and, more importantly, a big med-peds family! IU offered everything that I was looking for in a program- it's a residency at a public university where we rotate at multiple hospitals, including a large children's hospital, to serve diverse, vulnerable patient populations from across the state. My co-interns and the other residents are also unbelievably fun to work and hang out with. There's always a group activity happening to join in on to maintain a healthy social life during residency. I am excited for the next 4 years!

Hometown: New Albany, IN

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Professional Interests: Hospitalist, cardiology

Hobbies: Biking the Monon Trail, exploring new breweries, live music venues around the city

Why IU Med-Peds? I absolutely love the size of the Med-Peds classes here at IU. It's what I was looking for in a program, and the strength of the training the residents receive is incredible. The residents are well-supported on both sides and the program is very readily there to help us pursue whatever our career goals may be. I was looking for a program that would offer a very diverse and robust clinical experience by seeing a wide array of pathology. The camaraderie between the residents (and with their categorical counterparts) was very important to me in a program and I saw this as a medical student here. I'm happy to say that it's the same case for my class!

Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA

Medical School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine

Professional Interests: Combo of primary care & academic hospitalist, medical education

Hobbies: Cheering for Pittsburgh and Ohio State sports, golfing, discovering new restaurants and breweries, binge-watching Netflix

Why IU Med-Peds? I was initially drawn to the large program size and family-like atmosphere and camaraderie of IU Med-Peds, as it felt like a place where I could easily fit in yet also develop my own identity. Additionally, I felt like the program offered an equality strong training and balance in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics that would allow me to develop in primary care, general hospitalist medicine, and subspecialty care. It features a strong stand-alone children's hospital as well as multiple IM training sites and hospitals with a variety of strengths and cultures.

Hometown: Indianapolis, IN

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine

Professional Interest: Primary care, cardiology

Hobbies: Spending time with my family, hiking, and running

Why IU: I chose IU for many reasons. My wife and I are both from Indiana, so we knew we would have a strong support system throughout residency. I also have a strong interest in pediatric and adult congenital cardiology, and the faculty that I worked with during medical school were outstanding. 

Hometown: Bloomington, IN

Undergrad: Indiana University - Bloomington

Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine - Indianapolis

Professional Interests: Critical care, racial disparities, medical education

Hobbies: Playing disc golf with friends, competing in pub trivia, hiking around different lakes in the area, going to the local combined dog park/brewery with my co-residents’ dogs!

Why IU: I am so happy I matched at IU for several reasons. First, of course, is the people. The Med-Peds residents I met during medical school were genuine, hardworking, and kind. And that only became more obvious as I met more of them throughout interview season. Second, the diversity of clinical training sites was very important to me as I was looking at different programs. As IU Med-Peds residents, we rotate at several different hospitals including the VA, the county safety net hospital, and tertiary and quaternary referral centers. The catchment area of these hospitals is massive — the entire state of Indiana — so we have the opportunity to see and manage a wide variety of pathology. Lastly, Indianapolis is a fun place to live! It is a younger, growing city with plenty of fun things to do within the city, and plenty of nature to explore within just a short drive. I am so glad to be staying here at IU for residency!

Undergrad: University of Texas at Dallas

Medical School: UT Southwestern

Career Plan: Adult Gastroenterology Fellowship

Hobbies: cooking/baking (and eating everything), yoga, traveling, and hiking

Residency Reflection: In the time I've been here, the program reaffirms the reasons I chose IU initially: the culture, the people, the mentorship, and the city. As a large academic institution with strong categorical departments, you have opportunity to explore your interests and find excellent mentors. I am interested in global health and got to spend two months doing clinical rotations in Eldoret, Kenya- through the AMPATH program- which was a unique and unforgettable experience! Coming from Houston, I have appreciated being in a city that still has plenty of big city amenities but is affordable and has significantly less traffic.

Hometown: Winston-Salem, NC

Undergrad: UNC at Chapel Hill

Medical School: Brody SOM at East Carolina University

Career Plans: Pulmonary/Critical Care

Hobbies: In my free time I enjoy hanging out with my better half, Emma, and our new pup Meeko! Also, I enjoy basketball whenever I get a chance and I recently picked up volleyball.

Residency Reflection: Indiana University was a great place to undergo residency training. Your Med-Peds co-residents will become some of your closest friends and help you get through the long hours! Looking back on the training, I think the variety of medicine/pathology gave us a foundation that allowed us to grow into confident residents and future fellows & attendings. The most telling and representative thing I can say about our program is that I respect each of my co-residents and know that I have grown/learned from being around them and I think that is at least in part a product of our environment! Furthermore, being from North Carolina, it was easy to move to Indy with my wife and goldendoodle and enjoy the off time we have!

Undergrad: Miami University

Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

Career Plan: Combined Hospitalist

Hobbies: Trying new restaurants and breweries with friends, cooking, various sports (soccer and flag football are my favorite)

Residency Reflection: Throughout my three years here at IU, I can honestly say that the things that drew me to IU initially during my interview have continued to support my decision every day. With the large academic center and multiple hospitals that we rotate through, we see a wide variety of pathologies ranging from the common everyday diagnoses to the “zebras” we will all only probably see once in a lifetime. This has helped me to build confidence in managing anything I might be faced with after residency. As the largest Med-Peds program in the country, our program has a strong presence within both the categorical Medicine and Pediatrics departments. You will be hard pressed to be on a rotation where you are not rotating with a fellow Med-Peds co-resident or have an attending who is Med-Peds trained.

When I initially interviewed with IU, the biggest and most striking aspect I noticed was the people. And over these past 3 years, that observation has been confirmed, as I have made life-long friends and memories during my time at IU. I can truly say that I would not be the doctor I am today without my fellow co-residents. They teach me and push me to be a better doctor everyday as well as provide support for me outside of work, and for that I am so grateful and proud to be a part of this residency program.

Hometown: Omaha, NE

Undergrad: University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Medical School: University of Nebraska Medical Center

Professional Interests: Medical Education, Critical Care

Hobbies: SPORTS! Go Huskers!, trying new restaurants (Indianapolis has not disappointed), and running (so I can try all the new restaurants I want)

Why IU: I love how large the program is; it’s like one big happy family here. No matter what day of the week it is, if you are in need of some wellness and friends, there is always someone who is ready to hang out!

Hometown: Colfax, IA

Undergrad: University of Iowa

Medical School: University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Career Plan: Pulmonary/Critical Care fellowship

Hobbies: Golfing, lifting weights, finding the best local BBQ

Residency Reflection: I remember 3 things from my IU interview day: the culture, the people, and the famous St. Elmo's shrimp cocktail. While the latter is now hard to appreciate during virtual interviews, the first two aspects have made choosing IU Med-Peds for residency one of the best decisions of my life. Over the last 3 years I have been immersed in some of the best clinical training in both internal medicine and pediatrics, all while surrounded by best friends. The family environment our leadership has created speaks for itself, as you will find Med-Peds faculty and fellows who have planted their roots at IU at nearly every turn. This not only makes your residency experience enjoyable, but it creates endless career and mentorship opportunities—no matter how broad or narrow your interests, there is someone to guide you along the way. Lastly, Indianapolis has everything you could want from a big city, without the traffic. Altogether, IU Med-Peds is an incredible place to train, and I am proud to call it my home.

Undergrad: Benedictine University- Lisle, IL

Medical School: Rush Medical College

Career Plans: Pulmonary/Critical Care fellowship with interests in high-risk asthma and medical education

Hobbies: Indoor rock climbing/bouldering, trying new coffee shops, reading and watching movies

Residency Reflection: I chose IU for residency due to the Med-Peds presence and the people I met on my interview day. The size of the program makes it easy to find mentors who have a Med-Peds background and are practicing whichever field of medicine you’re interested in. While initially I was intimidated by the number of hospitals we train at, I now feel prepared to practice in different types of hospitals and use several EMRs. The people I matched with have become some of my best friends and a few of my classmates were even in my wedding last year. I have grown to really love Indy- especially the coffee scene and dog-friendly patios.

Medical School: UC San Diego

Career Plan: Academic Hospital Medicine

Hobbies: Horseback riding, exploring Indianapolis, and I am on a never-ending quest to determine my favorite Peloton instructor

Residency Reflection: The sizable Med-Peds presence and strong categorical programs initially drew me to IU, but the people here quickly became my favorite part of the program. As someone interested in medical education, I’ve enjoyed the opportunity to teach students from one of the biggest medical schools in the country, and have gotten hands-on experience with curriculum development as a participant in our Clinical Educator Training Pathway. Being a part of the largest Meds-Peds program in the country has meant being a part of an extensive Med-Peds community, which has provided endless mentorship opportunities and career ideas. Other IU perks: weekly Med-Peds noon conference, Brown County in the fall, Tinker coffee and all of the IU Med-Peds Pups!

Hometown: Virginia Beach, VA

Undergrad: Old Dominion University (Norfolk, VA)

Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School (Norfolk, VA)

Career Plan: Adult Cardiology Fellowship

Hobbies: I'm a huge foodie and have tried over 12 new restaurants in my first 1.5 months here (hoping to try at least one new restaurant every 2 weeks)! Indianapolis offers multiple restaurant options for almost every cuisine, which is a huge perk (especially great for Riley hospitalist night shifts). I also love board games and exploring nature. There are some great trails not too far from the city, and the canal area in downtown Indianapolis is beautiful for a quick scenic walk after work or on days off.

Residency Reflection: If you are passionate about any area of medicine, don't be afraid to reach out to potential mentors early! There are so many amazing people at IU who would be interested in helping you pursue your career goals, even if you change your mind about your areas of interest at the last minute. This is especially true of the people in the Med-Peds program. Residency will go by faster than you think, so be sure to take time to recharge and enjoy your time with friends and loved ones as much as possible.

Medical School: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University

Career Plan: Med-Peds Primary Care

Hobbies: Exploring Indianapolis restaurants, classic cars, binging Netflix, group fitness classes

Residency Reflection: As I am starting my last year of residency, I realize how much I have learned from my time at IU. Rotating between the VA, Eskenazi, Methodist, University, IU North, Riley, and HealthNet (for my continuity clinic) has prepared me for any environment in which I may practice in the future. I am a more competent and compassionate physician who feels prepared to practice on my own knowing I will always have the support of my program and peers. Being part of the IU community has allowed me to utilize the ever-expanding alumni network that is one I feel confident I can reach out to for wherever my career takes me in the future. I also have made BEST friends for life! I will forever be grateful and proud to say I am a Med-Peds physician who trained at IU - a place that reiterates and reinforces my passion for medicine every single day!

Hometown: Lombard, IL

Undergrad: University of Michigan

Medical School: National University of Ireland, Galway

Career Plan: Fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Hobbies: Running, biking, traveling, watching The Great British Bake Off, and going on hikes with my fiancée.

Residency Reflection: My favorite part about the IU Med-Peds program is the people. During my interview day it was clear to me that the residents are friends outside of the hospital and have a close relationship. Since I have begun my training at IU I have been welcomed into the Med-Peds family and now I look forward to working with my friends every day.

The size of the program at IU is a benefit as we have our own identity but still seamlessly integrate with our categorical colleagues. Med-Peds also has a huge presence within the IU health system, which is an asset as there is a system in place to support residents with whatever their goal may be. Indianapolis is also a great town to live in with lots of running trails, it is very bike-friendly, and the nightlife scene has something for everyone.

At IU I have been provided with the tools to develop and grow as a physician. I am excited to pursue the next stage of my training as a pulmonary and critical care medicine fellow.

Medical School: University of Missouri

Career Plans: Rural Primary Care, Global Health

Hobbies: Exploring local restaurants and microbreweries, boating and waterskiing, audiobooks, and smoking foods

Residency Reflection:The HUGE Med-Peds presence at IU has made my residency experience unique and unforgettable. My best memories are the times where that presence has been on display: covering nights at our children's hospital when there are seven Med-Peds seniors on call together; the numerous rotations that my attendings have all been Med-Peds trained; the ability to find Med-Peds mentors in my disparate and changing interests no matter how unorthodox; or the many weddings or nights out in Indy where so many of my classmates got to spend time together.

Add that Med-Peds presence to the learning experiences that come from a nationally renowned free-standing children's hospital, a behemoth adult academic medical center, and IU's leadership of an international global health consortium- and it is easy to see why IU is a great place to train.

Hometown: New York City

Medical School: Texas Tech University

Professional Interest: Health Disparities; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice; Medical Education

Hobbies: Spending time with my wife and daughter, listening to music and audio engineering, board games and video games

Why IU? I chose IU Med-Peds for a number of reasons. Firstly, coming from a medical school without a Med-Peds program, I was blown away by how strong of a presence Med-Peds has within the community here. The diversity of the patient population was also a very strong draw for me. As someone who had never lived in Indiana before, I was surprised just how multi-cultural of a city Indianapolis is and getting to treat patients from a variety of different backgrounds has been incredibly fulfilling! What's more, the wide array of clinical environments we get to work in and the large catchment area that our hospitals cover offers unparalleled clinical diversity as well. Coming to IU, I knew I would get exceptional training regardless of what type of career I wanted to pursue and that I would be able to do so in a city, community, and program that provided the best opportunities and support for me and my family.