Special Info: Dr. Raymond Bianchi joined the faculty in 1976. This led to an amazing journey through medical school at Liberty University where I traded vocal, acting, and dance classes for anatomy, pathophysiology, and pharmacology. My name is Taylor and I am excited to be joining the MAHEC Internal Medicine team and the Asheville community! I am looking forward to working at MAHEC because of all the people I met during my interview day, as well as, the beautiful location in Asheville. I worked in the VA Medical Centers at Asheville and Johnson City before joining ETSU Medical Center as an academic endocrinologist. The complex includes a brand new, 630,000 square-foot North Tower housing a 220-bed acute and critical care facility. Fellowship: Rheumatology, Brigham & Womens Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA I spent my undergraduate years at Florida State University as part of the marching band called Marching Chiefs, where I met my stunning wife, Bailey. you succeed in your personal and professional goals. Im ready to build this program from the start and join my fellow residents in becoming leaders in internal medicine. I feel blessed to have found a program and faculty that encourages and shares these goals especially in a city as great as Asheville. My name is Katherine Keck, and I am beyond excited to be joining the Internal Medicine team at MAHEC. I think my husband and our two puppies will love it there too. My original plan was to go into biomedical engineering; however, I had a change of heart after volunteering at the hospital, and knew I wanted to pursue a career in medicine. Beyond pharmacy, I love volleyball, running, hiking, and traveling. Richmond Univ. Medical Center - Internal Medicine Residency Program Richmond Univ Med Ctr Internal Medicine Pgm 355 Bard Ave Staten Island, NY 10310 Tel: (718) 818-2419 . All applicants that accept an interview invite within 48 hours will be guaranteed an interview slot. We appreciate the impact of COVID-19 on medical school schedules. I was thrilled to find a vibrant, thoughtful, and excellent organization that shared those goals, and honored that they chose to hire me for this position. Internal Medicine Residency | Newark Beth Israel Medical Center Internship & Residency: Baylor University Medical Center - Internal Medicine Graduate: University of Tennessee, Memphis Dr. Smith is married and has two adult children. Although I was born in Madrid, Spain and raised in the South Pacific (Kwajalein, Marshall Island), I am a long term resident of North Carolina who has been fortunate to call Asheville home since 1999. I look forward to adding to the list! and our Michelle Cholankeril, MD. Medical School: University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine Residents will also engage in a structured curriculum in cultural humility during this rotation. Business North Carolina ranked Mission Hospital the #1 Best Hospital in North Carolina for 2017 and 2018, and Mission Hospital ranked among the top 1% of Best Hospitals nationally in 2016 by Healthgrades. Nephrology Fellowship: Emory University, Atlanta, GA Each column is two weeks. I have been hiking, kayaking and traveling in Western North Carolina for years. The space has been designed to support a collaborative care model which includes behavioral health and pharmacy services. Undergraduate: University of Texas - Austin Asheville is my home now after more than 30 years. Undergraduate: University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill I grew up surrounded by family members in various medical careers, and I always considered pursuing medicine. I received my undergraduate education at the University of Wisconsin La Crosse in Biology and Physics with a biomedical concentration. I am excited to use my experience to create a great outpatient practice for learning and patient care in a way that prepares residents to become excellent, well rounded internists. Chief Residency: University of Texas Southwestern Through the guidance of several mentors, I found a love for internal medicine. I attended the University of Wisconsin Eau Claire for undergraduate studies and earned a degree in biology. We want to preserve that history while bringing in the technologies and innovation of the 21stcentury, to make it a stellar program. Through the guidance and example of the internists and sub-specialists at Quillen, my love for internal medicine snowballed. He has been the rheumatology subspecialty education coordinator for the Mountain Area Health Education Center (MAHEC) Family Practice Residency since 1999, and rheumatology subspecialty education coordinator for the MAHEC Internal Medicine Residency since the program began in 2021. I also enjoy skiing in the winter and was a competitive member of the Appalachian State Ski Team. Our Address: Jamaica Hospital Medical Center Department of Internal Medicine 8900 Van Wyck Expressway Jamaica, NY 11418. He did his Intensive Care training at Mt. She is excited to be living her dream of being an educator and enjoys the mutual learning that comes with working with resident physicians. While MAHEC does not sponsor a visa, the international medical graduate applicant must also possess a current/valid visa option or other status governed by the U.S. Immigration Regulations to participate in a GME program. Her experience in private practice brings expertise useful to link residents with community physician preceptors. I have been waiting for this opportunity to come to WNC since I arrived and cannot think of a better organization to partner with to help educate the next generation of internal medicine physicians. I enjoy anything Sci-fi or fantasy, including books, movies, games, and anything else I can get. Ms. Sarina Libonati . I am excited to be here and look forward to learning and growing with you all togetheras long as there is good coffee along the way! Richmond University Medical Center Internal Medicine on Doximity I love the vast opportunities that internal medicine offers. Thank you and we look forward to reviewing your applications! A fun fact is that I was featured on BBC, Time Magazine, Forbes, Healthline, and Medscape for my research on essential oils and how they may contribute to breast growth in adolescents! I am from Southwest Florida originally. In addition to Internal Medicine, Im passionate about travelling, game night, movies, college football (Go Gators! Sign your contract. Fellowship: Geriatrics, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. An international medical graduate must complete all other application requirements required by MAHEC and the GME program. I have always enjoyed learning together the practice of Internal Medicine, whether it be on teaching rounds or in an interactive classroom setting. Winter is my favorite season and I take full advantage of the snow by skiing, playing hockey, and snowmobiling. My initial medical education was in India where I still am medically licensed. I look forward to exploring the city and mountains with my dog, Jojo, and spending time with my family and friends. Masters: MPH-Epidemiology, School of Public Health, UNC-Chapel Hill Ive been slowly making my way out of the gym onto the crag and have found much growth facing my fears. Foundational experiences at a small-town community pharmacy and an Internal Medicine Clinic helped me recognize that my pharmacy passion is to help manage chronic conditions for vulnerable patient populations. At Emory University, he developed the Distinction in HIV Medicine, a longitudinal curriculum for internal medicine residents to gain expertise in caring for people living with HIV. For further information about applying for residencycall (718) 818-2419 or email Sarina Libonati atslibonati@rumcsi.org, Richmond University Medical Center It is learning how to practice the art of medicine, taking care of the entire patient, their families and understanding all of the additional facets of patient care. I studied philosophy at Davidson College before returning to Vermont to attend medical school at UVMs Larner College of Medicine. I am excited to be creating the procedural curriculum here at MAHEC. Residency: Montefiore Medical Center, Primary Care and Social Medicine. My name is Dominic Putala and Im extremely excited to be part of the first group of Internal Medicine residents at MAHEC. 355 Bard Ave My wife and I have spent more than 35 years raising 3 young men, hiking, camping and now tending the vegetables, fruit trees and flowers on our farm. Outside of medicine, I love playing sports, running, and lifting weights. Medical School: Mercer University, Macon Campus It is rare to have the chance to build something that will last for generations to come, and impact thousands of lives for the better. I cant wait to start this next chapter of my life! We enjoy traveling, camping, running, hiking, and swimming as well as exploring all the joys of Western North Carolina. Residency: University of Texas Southwestern She is also the director of the Pre- Internship Program (5thPathway) of New York Medical College. Presently the Internal Medicine department is administratively divided into specialty divisions, each with its attending director and designated beds. Working with residents makes me a better and more well-rounded physician. During this time, I took a particular interest in synthetic organic chemistry, focusing on developing new methods for organic semiconductors used in medical imaging devices and solar panels. The emergency department at Mission averages over 95,000 patient visits per year. The schedule was created with the following goals in mind: The tandem block schedule pairs four-week direct patient care inpatient experiences (wards/icu/specialty services - designated as "I" in schematic below) with other experiences (ambulatory, consults, research, electives - designated as A) in an alternating eight-week block schedule. Since then, Ive done everything I can to ensure they are my home! I had about 18 months off between undergraduate and medical school in which I worked part-time with the Indian Health Services and the National Ski Patrol in addition to my work as a CNA. I look forward to being an active part of closing the gap in health outcomes for our most vulnerable populations as well as helping future generations understand that racial equity is a key part of our communitys health. My name is Maria and I am from the heart of Appalachia in southern West Virginia. Now I am very excited that my perfect day in the hospital will again include the wonderful opportunity to share my 10+ years of experience in Hospital Medicine with eager Internal Medicine interns and residents. I left the snow for the desert to study medicine at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev. ACGME is moving towards a new accreditation system (NAS) in July 2013 and the Internal Medicine Residency program is preparing itself for the new regulations. It had everything I imagined plus everything I didnt even know to think of! My children are old enough to hike a few miles, and still young enough to laugh at dad jokes. Dr. Smith has practiced rheumatology at Asheville Arthritis & Osteoporosis Center since 1999, caring for adults and children of all ages. It allows trainees to really focus on each patients medical pathology in detail and build relationships with patients and families to develop appropriate treatment strategies. Some unique skills of mine are maintaining a wide range of houseplants, making maple syrup, and mixology. I graduated from Appalachian State University with a degree in chemistry before attending medical school at Campbell University. Medical School: LECOM- Bradenton In addition to health and wellness, my interests include artistry of all forms, from painting to culinary arts, and enjoying the amazing natural beauty of our region through hiking, biking, and watersports. Started Project Access in Asheville, NC, an organized charity care program providing free comprehensive medical care to low income uninsured people. The main reason that I am so excited to join the MAHEC family is that, after meeting some of the wonderful MAHEC personnel and Asheville locals, a part of me feels like I am coming home: the beautiful mountains are a welcomed bonus! Although we love to travel at every opportunity we can, they especially love going to visit NYC to visit my grandmother. We incorporated specific resilience training, reflection opportunities, and wellbeing experiences. All faculty members and staff are trained in implicit bias, specifically as it pertains to assessment of applicants; our process is designed to incorporate principles of mitigating bias. I obtained my undergraduate degree in biochemistry at Florida State University. Apply for an NPI number by April 12. She served as a member of the writing tasks force for the development of the AAMC Core Entrustable Professional Activities for Entering Residency Project and for the ACGME Milestones 2.0 project. We will participate in the NRMP (National Resident Matching Program).. Our programs are listed as follows: SUNY Upstate Medical University "Categorical" (NRMP #1516140C0) SUNY Upstate Medical University "Preliminary" (NRMP #1516140P0) Services were added with the progressive increase in full-time teaching staff and the quality of the education improved along with the ABIM passing rate. Dr. Livingstons experience in urban settings parallels the challenging environment that physicians often face in rural settings. IM training has been a missing piece. Residency: Emergency and Internal Medicine, Louisiana State University The Charles George VA Medical Center is a Joint Commission-accredited, tertiary referral, 1C facility that provides a full spectrum of health services to Veterans residing in a 23-county area of Western North Carolina. MAHEC is committed to creating an equitable and inclusive place to work, learn, and receive care. I attended the University of Louisville School of Medicine for my medical training where I discovered that internal medicine combines my fascination with physiology, knack for problem solving, and joy of living alongside people through both the ups and the downs. I enjoyed a diversity of clinical experiences in participating in the management of patients in Israel, Canada, America, and Nepal. Graduate Medical Education Office Jackson Memorial Hospital Institute 118B 1611 NW 12th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33136 Phone: (305) 585-4310 Fax: (305) 585-4309. . I decided to pursue internal medicine because I truly love every aspect of patient care. My first job out of college was with Waste Management as an IT Business Analyst in Houston, Texas. Prior to coming to SVCMC, he was director of the Surgical Trauma ICU at Elmhurst Hospital Center and Assistant Professor of Surgery at Mt. She has recently spoken nationally and internationally on milestones, education updates, evaluation and feedback, innovative curriculum design, wellness and resilience, reflection and other subjects. I traveled to Asheville and fell in love with the beautiful scenery and all the amazing breweries in the area. MAHEC's policies and procedures regarding graduates of international medical schools comply with federal and state laws and regulations and MAHEC's commitment to graduate medical education. She worked as a hospitalist and primary care provider in rural Central New York prior to joining MAHEC IM. Internists should be able to manage any situation thrown at them. The faculty is very dedicated and committed to teaching and training physicians to perform independently by the time they graduate. She completed Internal Medicine Residency at UMDNJ-Newark, where she also served as Chief Medical Resident. Join the AMA to get access to the member only residency . in Biology from the University of Kentucky GO WILDCATS! After graduation, I worked as a histology technician for the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics. Residency: Northside Hospital/ USF Morsani College of Medicine. I have been a full time hospitalist for 3 years. Recently, I picked up pickleball as a new hobby. Welcome. Our very experienced leadership team consists of physician educators with track records in medical education Michelle Cholankeril, MD is currently the Division Chief of Medical Oncology at the Trinitas Comprehensive Cancer Center. Hello friends! Call was also recognized as Working Mother of the Year in 2012 for demonstrating that you dont have to choose between a fulfilling career and a wonderful personal life (And her three daughters, Alex, Katie and Emma, agree!). Daniel Matassa, MD Program Director. Chief Residency: Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, Virginia Commonwealth University. Application Process & FAQs - College of Medicine My main interests in medicine include Preventive and Lifestyle Medicine. These are people who deeply care for their community and the patients they serve. Richmond University Medical Center has 1 available position for PGY2 Podiatric Medicine and Surgery Residency with a credential in Reconstructive Rear.. PGY-2. I am originally from Greensboro, NC. Today the mix is more balanced in both directions and we are proud to have an internationally balanced house staff that mirrors the community of Staten Island. Orientation. My name is Elizabeth Hagenmaier. I am excited to be part of new MAHEC IM residency and helping to prepare the next generation of excellent physicians. However, music is a true passion in my life. Fellowship: General Internal Medicine, University of Alabama at Birmingham our community. Fortunately, these are all some of Asheville's specialties as well! Faculty Appointments: University of North Carolina School of Medicine. Outside of medicine, I am a proud dog mom to my eight-year-old black lab mix, Buddy. While at MAHEC, I created a medication assistance elective for residents and students, completed a grant through the Office of Rural Health to justify the addition of a full-time medication access technician, lectured on medication assistance in the Ambulatory Care Scholars Program, and developed pharmacy services for our Internal Medicine clinic. She is also trained in several innovative teaching methods and has led studies in enhancing learner engagement at both the GME and UME levels. MAHEC is an ideal place for this to happen as they have created quite a few training programs, and all of them have been very successful. Unique rural-based rotations, public She practiced at Mountain Diabetes and Endocrine Center in Asheville from 2000 to 2023 where she was a clinician and the director of clinical research. I switched things up in 2013 and moved to Macon for medical school, after which I had the great privilege of completing my Med-Peds training at VCU from 2017-2021. Residency Timeline. Residency: Internal Medicine, University of Utah, SLC Internship: Emergency and Internal Medicine, Louisiana State University When I am not here, you can find me traveling with my husband and my three girls we will usually be in a National Park or overseas! And mostly, I love the patients. Internal Medicine Residents | Graduate Medical Education | University Medical School: Med University of South Carolina I believe that is the easy part. The programs tandem block schedule, multiple outpatient opportunities, and the all-female leadership were just of few of the reasons I decided MAHEC was where I wanted to train. I love the wide variety of pathologies seen in internal medicine. From 2012 to 2013 he researched stem cell and regenerative medicine at Bell Biosystems. MAHEC's Biltmore campus houses residency training programs in family medicine, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, general surgery, pharmacy, and dentistry. Their milestones during this phase are worded as phrases such as "can teach others", "leads a healthcare team", "coordinates care across", "role models for others". Assistant Chief Resident: Internal Medicine, Duke University Medical Center we are able to emphasize training in the delivery of rural care, the reduction of health disparities, the care of Undergraduate: BA, English Literature; BS, Biology from Yale University (1980 In between my first and second year of medical school, I was lucky enough to vacation in Asheville, NC. Between rounds, youll likely find me walking my aussie-doodle puppy named Chessie, doing trivia, playing guitar on my porch, or playing board games with my fiance and anyone else I can get to join.