Jaymie Baker, M.D.

Hi! My name is Jaymie Baker and I was actually born at Memorial Hospital and grew up in the South Bend area (meaning that my parents moved around so I have lived a little bit of everywhere in this area!) I then headed east to Manchester College (still in Indiana!) for my undergraduate experience. I met some amazing friends at Manchester who are spread out across the US and discovered my love of travel when studied abroad. I trained at IU School of Medicine. Now, I am excited to be part of Memorial's residency program, which I chose because of the family-like atmosphere and the pediatrics/OB experience. I am close with my family including my nieces and nephews. I love to sing, am a little bit of a coffee junkie, and love travel! When I graduate from Memorial I hope to have a full scale practice that includes procedures and OB!

E-mail address: jbaker@memorialresidency.com

Tucker Balam, D.O.

Both my wife Wendy and I hail from Vancouver in southwest Washington State . We have three children; Emily (12), Sydney (8), and Tyler (6). We come to South Bend by way of Glendale , AZ where I attended Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine. Prior to medical school I earned my B.S. in Biology from Washington State University , where I also did neuro-anatomical research with mice and bats. When I am not studying or checking in on patients you will find me spending time with my family, reading, working out, or playing outdoors. My medical interests include operative obstetrics, sports medicine, and preventative patient care. Memorial offers an exceptional education in those areas, but it was the outstanding residents, faculty, and staff that made my decision easy. After spending a month on rotation here I felt like part of the “family”.

E-mail address: tbalam@memorialresidency.com

Pat Hobbins, D.O.

Hi! My name is Pat Hobbins and I am from Minneapolis , MN . I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Notre Dame, and I am a graduate of Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine. My wife, Jeannie, and I met while in college here in South Bend , and we are excited to move back after spending the last year in Chicago . I chose Memorial because it was the most complete Family Medicine residency I had encountered, and because the people are fantastic. My medical interests remain quite broad at this point, and this program will allow me the opportunity to explore all avenues within Family Medicine. I do enjoy obstetrics, pain management, sports med, OMT, ER and procedures. I enjoy fishing and cooking, and I hope to make a return trip to Italy some time soon.

E-mail address: phobbins@memorialresidency.com

Mandy Schmidt, M.D.

I grew up in suburbs of St. Louis , MO but for college I decided I wanted to go to a smaller town and attended Goshen College about 45 minutes from South Bend . I studied abroad in Costa Rica where I worked on my Spanish and discovered the wonders of traveling and learning about new cultures and landscapes. Following college, I spent a year in San Francisco doing volunteer work with women and children with HIV/AIDS. I attended IU with my first two years of med school at IU's regional Gary campus followed by 2 years in Indianapolis doing my clinical rotations. During my fourth year I did a two month elective in Honduras . I like almost all aspects of medicine and love the seeing the variety of patients that Family Medicine physicians treat. I particularly find pediatrics, HIV/AIDS, and working with the underserved interesting and hope to work internationally at some point in my career. I choose Memorial because it will allow me to explore all these interests and because I enjoyed my interactions with the faculty and residents. Outside of medicine, I like traveling, biking, hiking, amateur photography, and crocheting on a cold night in front the TV.

E-mail address: mschmidt@memorialresidency.com

EmmaLeigh Smith, M.D.

No stranger to the South Bend area, I grew up just over the state line in Niles , Michigan . After high school, I moved to East Lansing to complete my B.S. in Human Biology at Michigan State University . I then stayed for medical school at MSU's College of Human Medicine and then I moved to Kalamazoo to finish my clinical years. I chose to come back to the Michiana area for the residency program at Memorial because of the comprehensive full-spectrum training, excellent faculty and staff, and the incredible opportunities available. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and my cat, Gunther. Some of my other interests include vocal music, dance, theatre, and travel.

E-mail address: esmith@memorialresidency.com

Kathryn Walker, M.D.

I grew up on a farm in Palestine , a small, rural town in south-eastern Illinois . I attended the University of Illinois in Champaign for undergrad, then the University of Illinois – Chicago , Rockford campus for medical school. I decided I wanted to stay in the Midwest for residency, and I chose Memorial because I found it offered the best training in all aspects of family medicine. I am excited about the procedural training, sports medicine opportunities, and great faculty and residents that Memorial offers. I enjoy running, reading, musicals, and Illinois football and basketball - ILL !!

E-mail address: kwalker@memorialresidency.com

John Wells, M.D.

I grew up in the very small town of Monticello , Utah , near the beautiful Monument Valley of John Wayne movie fame. My wife and I come to South Bend via Toledo , Ohio , from the University of Toledo -- College of Medicine , with our two little girls and a third due in August of 2008. Before that, I attended Brigham Young University in Provo , Utah (Go, Cougars!). During undergrad and medical school, I have enjoyed being a part of mission trips to Argentina , Bolivia , and rural Honduras . Memorial was my top choice for residency because the program has the combination of a dedicated, friendly faculty, excellent residents who are not only coworkers but friends, and a supportive and stable hospital system that will help me maximize my education. My interests include rural and international full-spectrum family medicine. I love to camp, hike, backpack, and hunt, but most of all I love spending time with my beautiful wife or chasing my kids around the zoo or park.

E-mail address: jwells@memorialresidency.com

Jeff Wheeler, D.O.

I was born and raised in the small town of Taylor , Utah . My wife, Bonnie and I with our two children Ayden, and Chloe came to South Bend after discovering the “secret” of Memorial Hospital . I received a B.S. in Microbiology (fascinated by bugs) at Weber State University in Ogden , Utah . I then did my medical school training at A.T. Still University-Kirksville. My medical interests include: colonoscopy, obstetrics, international medicine, and rural family medicine. Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time with my family, hunting, fishing, backpacking, shooting and reloading ammunition. I chose Memorial because of the strong obstetrics/pediatrics, flexible curriculum, supportive hospital and faculty. My family and I plan on settling in a small community after residency. Truly some of the best people are here!

E-mail address: jwheeler@memorialresidency.com

Kirk Bodach, M.D.

I grew up in Carmel, Indiana, did my undergraduate work at Purdue University, and went to Indiana University for medical school. My wife Lisa and I looked at residency programs all across the country, but we found the best fit here at Memorial. I am still trying to sort out my medical goals in family medicine and I feel that Memorial is a great place to explore the many options. I have been very impressed with the strength of the OB and pediatric training, the sports medicine opportunities, and the incredible faculty.  In my free time I enjoy spending time with my wife, being involved at a church, and watching or participating in most any sport or outdoor activity. I am excited to spend time exploring the roads, trails, and campgrounds of northern Indiana and Michigan by bike, skis, and foot.

kbodach@memorialresidency.com

Travis Casper, M.D.

I grew up on the family farm in Kenton, Ohio. After graduating from high school I earned a B.S. in Biology from Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio. I also met my wife, Kristin, at Cedarville during the fall Bible conference just two weeks into our freshman year. After graduating from Cedarville we were married and moved to Toledo, Ohio where Kristin did marketing work and I attended medical school at the University of Toledo. In my free time I enjoy woodworking, gardening, and deer hunting. My medical interests include prescription drug costs, screening exams, colonoscopy training, and rural medicine.

Despite interviewing at a large number of programs, I found Memorial had the most personable and helpful faculty and residents. I was also impressed by the excellent training opportunities in obstetrics, pediatrics, and colonoscopy. In the end I just couldn’t pass up the opportunity to get such well-rounded training from very friendly people at an unopposed residency program in an excellent hospital system.

E-mail address: tcasper@memorialresidency.com

Megan Johnston, M.D.

My name is Megan Johnston, and I am coming to South Bend from North Dakota with my significant other, Joe. I grew up on a farm outside of Grafton, ND, but Joe is originally from Iowa. We met at the University of North Dakota while I was pursuing my medical degree, and he was pursuing his law degree. Prior to that, I received my undergraduate degree in athletic training from North Dakota State University. This has led to a strong interest in sports medicine, but I am also interested in preventive medicine and like the continuity of care that family medicine provides. I chose Memorial because the program really excited me. It had a strong sports medicine program and the option of getting an MPA, not to mention a great faculty and a fun group of residents.  My hobbies include gardening, painting, refinishing furniture, and reading. Being active is also important as I like to run, bike, and play basketball. Sadly, I am going to miss spending the summer at my family’s lake cabin in Minnesota, but I hear there is a big lake nearby. -: ).

E-mail address:  mjohnston@memorialresidency.com

Anne Harris, M.D.

Growing up in the small town of Reedsburg, WI, I learned the value and variety of rural healthcare from my father, a family physician, and my mother, a veterinarian. I had lived in the same house my whole life, so I was a bit nervous when the time came for me to make my first venture to South Bend, IN, to attend the University of Notre Dame. All my fears were eased as I found the community to be welcoming and still have a small town feel despite being much larger than what I was used to. I enjoyed my four years in South Bend, all the more because I met my husband while we were both attending Notre Dame. However, college could not last forever and I chose to continue my training at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. When time came for me to choose a residency, Shaun and I had a hard time figuring out which area of the country would suit us best as he is from Connecticut. We decided Memorial would be the perfect residency and location for us. Not only did we both feel at home in South Bend, but the residents were friendly, outgoing, and active. Memorial also offered the high risk OB and procedural training I desired with a strong curriculum base that will surely prepare me to practice in a rural or semi-rural area someday. When not at work, Shaun and I are probably enjoying a movie, talking about our favorite TV shows, or being active outdoors. We are also going to have our hands full training our golden retriever puppy.

E-mail address:  aharris@memorialresidency.com

Tricia Kurtz, M.D.

My name is Tricia Kurtz, and I grew up in Cumberland, Indiana. I spent undergrad very near to South Bend, at Goshen College, before attending Indiana University for medical school. I never anticipated returning to the snow and clouds of Northern Indiana, but my interview day at Memorial Hospital changed my mind. I was impressed by all of the directors and residents I met. In addition, Memorial Hospital’s very high volumes of OB and Pediatric patients, along with their rural medicine track, fit very well with my medical interests. I am also excited about the opportunity to serve Spanish-speaking patients. I have been blessed to be able to spend 3 months in Costa Rica and 2 months in Honduras, and despite this, I still have a long way to go before I’m considered a “native Spanish-speaker” but I love to try! Outside of medical school, I enjoy being involved in church activities, time with my family and friends, running, spoiling my kitty, and watching college football and basketball, where my team of choice will make me very unpopular in Notre Dame country…Go Buckeyes!!

tkurtz@memorialresidency.com

Emily McDevitt, D.O.

Hey there! My name is Emily McDevitt. I am originally from Hutchison, MN. Eager to move “South”, I attended undergrad at the University of Wisconsin – Lacrosse where I earned a bachelors degree in psychology. From there, I moved to Orlando, FL (a little further SouthJ) while taking some time off from school. In Orlando I met my husband, Michael. We moved to Ft. Lauderdale so that I could attend medical school at Nova Southern University – College of Osteopathic Medicine. Since beginning med school, we have had 2 children, Ashleigh & Caleb. When I have free time, I love spending time with my family, exercising, and biking. Memorial was my first choice because of the excellent training offered in all areas of Family Medicine. In addition, I am very interested in Sports Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, both of which I will have ample opportunity to practice at Memorial. Finally, the people at Memorial have treated my family and I like family from our very first visit. I am proud to be a part of a great program.

E-mail address: emcdevitt@memorialresidency.com

Bethany Wait, D.O.

My name is Bethany Wait. I recently married on May 13th, 2007. My husband’s name is Andy Wait. He is an engineer in Goshen. I grew up in Goshen, IN. I went to Indiana University Bloomington and finished my undergraduate degree in Biology at Indiana University South Bend. I went to medical school at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine in East Lansing, MI. Andy and I enjoy to play golf together in our free time. I also enjoy cooking and gardening. I chose Memorial because it’s a great residency program! I love the family atmosphere and friendly faces. I love that they offer a Sports Medicine curriculum and the option of a Sports Medicine Fellowship. And they are located near my home town Goshen! 

E-mail address: bwait@memorialresidency.com

Mandy Sorlie, M.D.

Hello!  My name is Mandy Sorlie and I came to South Bend with my husband Dave and our daughter Olivia.  As the youngest of six children, I grew up on a farm in southwest North Dakota.  After completing my undergraduate degree at the University of North Dakota, I spent 2 years in a research lab at the University of Minnesota before returning to UND for medical school.  I chose Memorial Residency because of the wonderful people, abundant OB and pediatrics, and the opportunity to be trained in the full spectrum of family medicine.  I have a special interest in women and children’s health and rural medicine and anticipate these being major components of my future practice.  In my free time I enjoy spending time with Dave and Olivia, running, and watching North Dakota Fighting Sioux hockey!

E-mail address: msorlie@memorialresidency.com

3rd Years - Class of 2009

Matthew Brady, MD

I came to South Bend by way of medical school at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. I received my undergrad degree in Exercise Science from Utah State University. Originally I am from Price, a small town in Eastern Utah. I married my beautiful wife Tracy in 2000. We have two daughters, Ryan Michelle and Kacie, who keep us on our toes. I enjoy obstetrics, sports medicine, international medicine and public and preventive health. Memorial's fellowship programs in OB and Sports Medicine and joint Master's of Public Administration degree are all great additions to an already strong community program and helped make my decision to come Eastward. They also provide excellent support for International Medicine trips. I'm confident whatever I decide to do I will have unrivaled opportunities available for me at Memorial.

Email address: mbrady@memorialresidency.com

Michael Galbraith, DO

Howdy! It seems like I've made a long journey to Memorial with multiple stops on the way. I was born in Alberta , Canada (the token Canuck in the program) but was raised in Seattle , WA . I completed my undergrad at Brigham Young University , in Provo , UT , and then attended medical school at the Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine in Phoenix , AZ. I moved with my family across country to Memorial because it offers top-notch education and I loved the motivated faculty and residents and the friendly atmosphere. (I'm also grateful to be back in a land of green grass, four seasons, and non-desert landscaping!) I look forward to the opportunities Memorial offers to pursue my career ambitions, not to mention a little moonlighting in the ER. My medical interests include rural medicine, procedures, sports medicine and osteopathic manipulative medicine. I've been married to my lovely wife, Kelly (also from the Great White North), since 1999. She's been an amazing support throughout undergrad, medical school and into residency. She's excited to finally have a house with a backyard and basement for our two active girls, Madison and Halle , to run around in. My interests outside of medicine include swimming with my family, snow skiing, football, playing trombone, and learning to be a handyman.

Email address: mgalbraith@memorialresidency.com

Elizabeth Gullone, MD

I am originally from Illinois and came to Memorial with my husband Matthew after graduating from University of Illinois-Chicago, Rockford Campus. I have a strong interest in Pediatrics, Women's Health, Under served populations, particularly the Hispanic community. Aside from hot tea and chocolate, traveling is the only addiction in my life. As a Spanish major in college I was able to do a semester abroad in San Jose, Costa Rica. Living with a host family and attending regular classes at the major university in another country was amazing and humbling at the same time. Fortunately, I made great friends with my host family and have returned twice to visit, once as vacation and again on a 4 week Medicine rotation. In addition to Costa Rica, I spent three weeks in language school in Guatemala and was able to spend afternoons in a clinic and help with literacy classes for indigenous women.

From the moment we started interacting with Memorial Residents and staff as our interview approached, we were pretty sure it was a perfect fit for us. Even after dinner, the night before our interview, the two of us had pretty much already decided Memorial would be our first choice for residency. All of the staff and residents were friendly, very welcoming, helpful, fun, and interesting. Everyone seemed to enjoy being where they were. Residents and staff seemed more like good friends than co-workers. Also, past residents, community members, other program directors, and numerous others always had great things to say about the program and hospital.

 

Email address: egullone@memorialresidency.com

Matthew Gullone, MD

It is hard to believe that we are entering our last year of training. We cannot be happier than we are here at Memorial Hospital . The faculty, staff and my fellow residents have been great. Our dog, Teelah, continues to demand our attention at home and loves to play favorites between my wife and I. She selects her favorite by whoever feeds and walks her that day. As far as medicine goes, I am currently on the sports medicine track and have been covering local sporting events with my fellow residents and will be covering Adam's High School athletics this coming year. I also have been moonlighting this year about 2-3 times per month in our ER here at Memorial Hospital , and it has been a great experience. I was elected as our Vice Chief Resident for the 2008-9 year, which I am looking forward to doing.

My interests outside of medicine include playing sports, cards, and reading. We entered a Men's Basketball league this past winter, and we ended up taking second place. We are planning on heading to Galena , IL when our training is complete and working for the new Midwest Medical Center , a 25 bed critical access hospital they have constructed.

Email address: mgullone@memorialresidency.com

Amy Hogue, MD

Hi! I grew up on a farm in South Dakota and then traveled to South Bend to attend the University of Notre Dame. I went on to medical school at the University of Iowa . I returned to South Bend two years ago for residency and couldn't be happier with my decision. I was attracted to Memorial by the high patient volumes in obstetrics and pediatrics, as well as the moonlighting and procedural opportunities. I did a rotation here as a 4th year medical student and I loved working with the faculty and residents. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my husband, running, playing basketball, hiking, and cooking. I also love cheering on the Fighting Irish. I recently returned from an international rotation in Cotija , Mexico . I'm looking forward to serving as Chief Resident for the 2008-2009 year. Feel free to contact me with any questions about Memorial!

mail address: ahogue@memorialresidency.com

Keyna Martinez, MD

"I am one of the few South Bend area natives here at Memorial. After eight years away at undergrad (Indiana State University) and med school (Indina University School of Medicine) my husband and I were glad to move closer to family. But coming back home was just icing on the Memorial cake. I really feel we have a great family-friendly program with supportive faculty and excellent opportunities to get great experience in all areas of family medicine. We have a large volume of OB, which suits me perfectly as I love obstetrics. I also benefit from Memorial's unique Health Services Management track which allows me to gain extra experience in the business side of medicine and exercise a different part of my brain. My husband has the hard job as a stay-at-home dad/body guard for our 2 boys Marty Jo (2 ½ years) and Gabriel (9 months). I like to garden, read and spend time with my family when I am not at the hosptal"

Email address: kmartinez@memorialresidency.com

Andrew McAfee, MD

I chose Memorial for Residency training because I believe this program will push me to maximize my abilities and allow me to reach my potential as a physician. I am interested in Sports Medicine, Procedures, Cardiology, Business aspects of medicine. I received my under and medical education from Indiana University. I lived in Geneva, Switzerland while completing Masters in Business Administration from IU school of Business. I enjoy sports, movies, and walking my dog Kalia (an Akita).

Email address: amcafee@memorialresidency.com

Andy Shull, M.D.

I graduated from the University of Memphis in 2001, followed by the University Of Tennessee College Of Medicine in Memphis in 2006. My wife Jolynn is teaching High School Biology. My children Julie and Kathryn are enjoying South Bend , even with all the snow, and really love playing with all the residents' kids. We are expecting our third child in November. I personally enjoy reading military fiction, playing golf (badly), and playing Settlers of Catan with fellow residents. The organization of medicine in general fascinates me, and the sheer breadth of family medicine captured me. Memorial combines both interests into a single curriculum, the 4-year MPA track. I am the current Resident district director for the IAFP, and am excited about continuing involvement with the AAFP, and pleased at the support I get in all of my pursuits.

E-mail address: ashull@memorialresidency.com

Pamela Somervell, MD

My name is Pamela Somervell, and I am originally from Chilhowie, Virginia. I did my undergraduate training at Emory & Henry College in Emory, Virginia and then attended St. Louis University School of Medicine. I have been married to my husband, Logan, for 8 years. We have three children (Xander, Drake, and Lexa). I have a wide variety of medical interests, which is why I decided to go into Family Medicine. Within the field of Family Medicine, I have a special interest in obstetrics. I spend most of my free time playing with my kids. I also like video games. Memorial has a terrific unopposed Family Medicine residency program, and I am thrilled to be joining the residents here!

Email address: psomervell@memorialresidency.com