Current IU Methodist Family Medicine Residents

Why I chose family medicine: I chose family medicine because it incorporates all the fields of medicine. It allows you to see a variety of medicine and to work with various patient populations. I love the continuity of care that is offered with family medicine and the breadth of knowledge. Disease prevention and maintaining health are very important and family medicine is the perfect specialty. I enjoy working with patients of all ages, which is why family medicine is perfect.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program because of the opportunities it provides. The residents and faculty that I met during my interview were fantastic and very friendly. I was intrigued by the longitudinal learning, strong curriculum, tracks offered, as well as the global health opportunities.

Personal interests and hobbies: I enjoy scuba diving, Indian classical dance, cooking, baking, yoga, watching movies and spending time with friends and family.

Why I chose family medicine: I knew family medicine was for me because I have always thought of doctors as people who should know a little about everything that someone might suffer from. I believe that everyone should receive and deserves quality care. Being a family medicine doctor means being prepared to serve and care for everyone.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program because I have had a lot of amazing experiences with large institutions like Ohio State and University of Cincinnati. Since residency is such an important part of my training, I knew that Indiana University School of Medicine would give me the resources, diversity and relationships that I need to become a skilled and respected family medicine physician.

Personal interests and hobbies: I enjoy playing the guitar, watching Netflix, golf, volleyball and spending time with family and friends.

Why I chose family medicine: Pursuing a career in medicine has been a goal of mine for a long time. Throughout years of study I have found that family medicine provides rich experiences with ample opportunity to customize it to suit your own personality. The strongest selling point for family medicine is the long-term relationships with patients provided through continuity of care.  My personal experiences with family medicine doctors has always been that they are friendly and approachable individuals focused on the well-being of their patients.  It is my desire to emulate this level of care in my own practice in the future.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: I was drawn to the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program by the overwhelmingly positive experience that I had on my interview day. The faculty was very friendly and welcoming and the facilities were impressive. I knew after that day that the Indiana University School of Medicine was a perfect fit for me. The IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program is geared in such a way as to foster learning by experience while providing ample opportunities to individualize your teaching with specialized tracks. The school’s location in downtown Indianapolis also allows for a unique experiences in a diverse city.

Personal interests and hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, technology, watching movies, traveling, and playing hockey whenever I get the chance to.

Why I chose family medicine: I chose family medicine because of the broad scope of the field, and the opportunity to build long-lasting relationships with patients of all ages and backgrounds. I believe family medicine allows me to pursue my interests in preventative and community medicine.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: I chose the IU Methodist Family Residency Program because of the strong curriculum, multiple fellowship opportunities and diversity in patient population. Above all else, the friendliness of the residents and faculty, as well as the emphasis on resident wellness, is what impressed me the most.

Personal interests and hobbies: I enjoy watching and playing sports, working out, reading and traveling.

Why I chose family medicine: I believe that family medicine is great because you get to take care of a variety of patients in acute and longitudinal settings. As a student I really enjoyed acute pathology, but I also wanted to experience more long-term relationships with patients. I want to be involved with improving healthcare outcomes on the level of both the individual and population through disease prevention and managing risk factors.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program because it felt like I meshed well with staff during my rotation at the clinic and on my interview day. I liked the supportive and fun work environment experience and the curriculum is also well-balanced and flexible.

Personal interests and hobbies: I enjoy drumming, hiking, camping, playing with my dog, going to concerts, reading and exploring Indianapolis.

Why I chose family medicine: I like being able to follow a patients care and building a relationship with them. I like having a diverse patient population and the ability to see patients for every medical issue. Being a family medicine physician allows me the ability to look at the patient as a whole rather than parts. I enjoy knowing that I have the ability to utilize a broader knowledge base for patient care.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program because it has a good mix of opposed and unopposed experience options as well as the opportunity to train in different specialty tracks. During my interview process I felt very welcomed by the residents and the faculty.

Personal interests and hobbies: I enjoy trying new foods, traveling, spending time with friends and working out.

Why I chose family medicine: The specialty of family medicine allows me to provide preventative care and to promote patient health and wellness. It is a unique specialty were one is able to manage patients of all ages with various diseases and medical needs. I also enjoy the ability of building strong long-term relationships with my patients.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program because it’s a university program that provides a variety of tracks to further personalize one’s interests.

Personal interests and hobbies: I enjoy traveling, fine dining, playing soccer and basketball, watching the Edmonton Oilers and enjoying quality time with family and friends.

Why I chose family medicine: Family medicine physicians have the unique privilege to serve generations of families and follow individual patients through different stages of life, from birth to death. I value the importance of continuity of care, and as a family physician, I will have the opportunity to prevent and intervene before a major health problem arises and to improve the overall quality of life for my patients.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program because of the rigorous academic setting and comprehensive clinical opportunities. I plan to practice the full spectrum of family medicine and I was impressed with the strong curriculum, especially the unopposed family medicine physician inpatient and obstetric services.

Personal interests and hobbies: I enjoy fitness activities, hiking, road trips, exploring new restaurants and spending time with family and friends.

Why I chose family medicine: Family medicine gives me the ability to see it all from head to toe whether it is chronic or acute. It encompasses all other specialties because it involves treatment of the whole person. This field is the only one where specializing does not inhibit physicians but rather broadens their expertise. I am drawn to the flexibility of the field and hope to practice throughout the spectrum of infants to geriatrics.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: The IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program has a strong academic center with great resources. The faculty seemed very approachable, patient and eager to teach. There are a lot of hands on opportunities and the residents seem to really like it here. Attending the second look interview and being further exposed to all that the Indiana University School of Medicine has to offer confirmed why I made it my first choice.

Personal interests and hobbies: I enjoy weight lifting, watching Netflix documentaries and spending time with family and friends.

Why I chose family medicine: I chose to be a family medicine physician because I once had a mentor tell me that we are able to provide a safe space for our patients no matter what else is going on in their lives. I truly feel that is the case with family medicine. I love listening to peoples stories and making them feel like they are being heard. I believe that health care should be a partnership and not a dictatorship which family medicine really allows you to delve into. I don’t like to be boxed in and family medicine gives me a wide variety of choices throughout my career.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program because I fell in love with the residents! They all seemed so close and more like family than peers. At my second look interview I was really impressed at how welcoming they all were to me. I also liked how much the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program worked with undeserved communities as well as opportunities for international work.

Personal interests and hobbies: I enjoy going to different breweries and distilleries as well as trying new places to eat. I love to travel and explore as much as I can.

Why I chose family medicine: I like being the first point of contact for an individual in need and each day can be vastly different from the day before. I take pride in building a trusted rapport with my patients, providing continuity of care and creating long-lasting relationships with multiple generations of families. I enjoy knowing that I am responsible for being well-versed in the pathophysiology, diagnostic techniques and management of diseases inflicting any organ or system. As the number of patients plagued with chronic diseases continues to rise, I believe the most important tool for management is education. Family medicine provides physicians with a platform to spread awareness on primary prevention with the ultimate goal of impeding disease development or minimizing progression.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: From the moment that I interviewed at the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program, I knew I found a program that was offering everything I was seeking in a family medicine residency program. With all the resources available to an individual training with a university-based program, I knew I would receive high-quality education that would facilitate my goal of becoming a competent, well-rounded physician. Furthermore, it was evident that the residents and faculty supported, encouraged and respected each other, which is crucial to have during the grueling years of residency training. The camaraderie and cohesiveness between all individuals working at the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency was exhibited within moments of arriving and I instantly began picturing myself as a part of this family.

Personal interests and hobbies: I enjoy attending live music concerts and sporting events, traveling, camping, cooking and baking, binge-watching TV series, water sports, working out and spending time with family and friends.

Why I chose family medicine: Family medicine allows me to care for anyone who walks through the door, regardless of age or gender. Instead of focusing on one area in medicine, family medicine has a vast coverage of medical applications which keeps me engaged and allows me to pursue different interests within medicine. Family medicine focuses on preventive medicine and optimizing people’s health and life.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: While visiting the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program I felt very welcomed by everyone and comfortable. It was very indicative that the program cares about the residents well-being and that they are a family. The IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program also offers training in different areas within family medicine that will allow me to pursue any career choice I desire.

Personal interests and hobbies: I enjoy exploring different cities and traveling, spending time with loved ones and staying active.

Why I chose family medicine: I chose family medicine because of the relationships, variety of interests within family medicine and being labeled as the gatekeepers to medicine. I value the relationships that I develop with patients. Understanding the social and home dynamic can help me determine why a patient isn’t improving. Developing and growing with my patients is something that makes family medicine attractive. Moreover, family medicine offers so many more opportunities and interests including sports medicine, lifestyle medicine and contributing to the global health initiative. Finally, primary care physicians are leaders in the community and help facilitate referrals when they are necessary.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program because I immediately felt comfortable. The large academic setting attracted me to the program but also the residents and faculty were so inviting and welcoming. The program has an outstanding reputation and a strong track record of producing excellent physicians. Moreover, the program offers a competitive sports medicine focus and fellowship, which I am interested in pursuing.

Personal interests and hobbies: I enjoy reading, hiking and other outdoor activities, traveling, dancing, trying new foods, walking through a park with my dog and relaxing surrounded by friends and family.

Why I chose family medicine: I chose family medicine because it fulfills my pursuit for intellectual stimulation and professional satisfaction. Family medicine is one of the most rewarding and gratifying of specialties. Being on the front line of medicine challenges me in ways that I never thought possible. It gives me the ability to diagnose and treat a variety of medical diseases, both common and uncommon on a daily basis. Most patients are misfortunate enough to have multiple comorbid conditions affecting multiple organ systems requiring an interdisciplinary approach to their care. Moreover, notwithstanding the tremendous amount of progress made in all aspects of medicine, people still suffer needlessly from preventable diseases such as type II Diabetes Mellitus, hypertension and hyperlipidemia. Family medicine allows me to practice preventive medicine, which is something I believe to be of utmost importance. For all these reasons and more, I believe that is why my professional objectives and preferences are best tailored to the practice of family medicine.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program because not only did I instantly feel at home in Indianapolis (despite never having visited the area), but I knew this program would foster my personal, academic and clinical growth. I was impressed with the emphasis on academic excellence and equally impressed with the quality of the staff, faculty and residents.

Personal interests and hobbies: I enjoy cooking, baking, traveling, Zumba and spending time with family and friends.

Why I chose family medicine: I believe that family medicine is a full spectrum that allows physicians to wear many hats. I thoroughly enjoy being able to draw from my bank of medical knowledge and help patients in the best way that I can. Being able to practice the full scope also provides fulfillment and helps nurture the patient-physician relationship which ultimately feeds into continuity of care.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: The IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program has an excellent team that relies heavily on patient-centered interaction to help provide care. The culture here is diverse which allows people from different backgrounds to come together and practice medicine on a full spectrum. I absolutely love the camaraderie between the staff, residents and healthcare professionals. They are both colleagues and friends, thus indicating that there are great, long-lasting relationships forming here. The environment is healthy and nurturing of teaching which is imperative for the growth of a young physician. I am super excited to be learning from experienced physicians who are well-crafted in their field!

Personal interests and hobbies: I enjoy dancing, traveling and reading.

Why I chose family medicine: Family medicine gives me the best opportunity to impact medicine in my community. Becoming a family medicine physician and being able to build a relationship with my patients and having the opportunity to make an impact in the prevention, early detection and management of many chronic diseases that plague the community was always my aspiration.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program because of how many opportunities it provides me. I am offered the full scope of family medicine and the program aligns with my future goals. There are various tracks that allow me to get more integrated into a specific field which I found to be spectacular. I was also pleased to know that the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program was very firm on resident wellness which is important to me.

Personal interests and hobbies: I enjoy playing soccer, basketball and tennis.

Why I chose family medicine: Family medicine allows me to practice a full scope approach when working with patients. The diversity in patient population and variety of ages also fits well with my interest in emergency medicine and sports medicine. I thoroughly enjoy building a lasting doctor-patient relationship that is an integral part of being a family physician.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: I chose IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program because I was impressed by the opportunities it provided. It is very apparent that the program values and supports its residents. It has a strong curriculum, multiple fellowship opportunities, diverse population and dedicated faculty that will give me the best training to become a well-rounded and respected family medicine physician.

Personal interests and hobbies: I enjoy scuba diving, playing the piano, trying new foods, watching movies, traveling, exploring new areas of the city and spending time with family and friends.

Why I chose family medicine: I chose family medicine because it provides an opportunity to serve patients of all ages and backgrounds. I enjoy having the ability to educate patients and appreciate being a patient advocate, a role that I believe is essential in family medicine.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: Recognizing the faculty’s enjoyment for teaching made my choice for the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program a very easy one. The program offers a diverse patient population, challenging cases and a supportive environment that will prepare me well for whatever the future holds.

Personal interests and hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my daughter having fun with new science experiments. I also enjoy gardening and am very passionate about cooking.

Why I chose family medicine: I chose family medicine because I am not confined to a specific field of medicine or patient population. It allows me to build long lasting relationships with patients and also treat the whole family as a unit. I enjoy having the opportunity to help my patients achieve their own health goals.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: My interview day was amazing. I had a very positive experience and could picture myself at the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program. The faculty and residents were very friendly and welcoming. I liked the longitudinal approach to learning in the curriculum and was extremely impressed with the emphasis on resident wellness. Since many of the attributes of a program can be found online or on paper, I can say without a doubt my interactions on interview day solidified my decision that the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program was the right fit for me.

Personal interests and hobbies: I enjoy cooking, trying out new cuisines, working out, watching crime documentaries and traveling.

Why I chose family medicine: I chose family medicine because it allows me to provide focused care for all age groups of patients.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program because of the programs vast opportunities in a wide variety of family medicine specialties and the strong since of community within the program.

Personal interests and hobbies: I enjoy working out, hiking, traveling, snowboarding and working on creative projects.

Why I chose family medicine: I chose family medicine because it is a dynamic career that gives me the ability to work for myself. I highly enjoy being able to provide continuity of care to my patients.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program because it is an excellent program. I had a great feeling when I left the interview and felt that the faculty and residents were very friendly and looked genuinely happy.

Personal interests and hobbies: I like to play golf, run, cycle, hike and travel.

Why I chose family medicine: I enjoy connecting with and helping the wide variety of patients alongside some of the most kindhearted personalities in medicine. My wife is also a family medicine physician and she loves her job.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: On my interview day, the faculty and staff were incredibly kind and understanding. All of the residents were easy to relate to and seemed to be very passionate about their roles in the residency program. The IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program offers a strong sense of camaraderie, well-rounded curriculum, ample fellowship opportunities and a diverse patient population in an awesome city.

Personal interests and hobbies: I enjoy movies, going to the gym, going to church and spending time with my family and dogs.

Why I chose family medicine: I was born and raised in Vancouver, Canada where family medicine physicians are the foundation of their medical system. From first-hand experience, I know how important it is for everyone to have a family medicine doctor that can integrate all aspects of their health. This results in effectively incorporating patients and their various specialists in the decision making process. Patients have similar diagnoses but the disease affects each patient differently and there is no one-size-fits-all approach to medicine. Family medicine honors the interconnectedness of organ systems and is a major reason why I love family medicine.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: I loved the interactions that I had with the staff and residents during my interview. Large academic centers provide residents with great learning and training opportunities. The academic strength, reputation and various tracks at the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program assures me that I will become an excellent physician. In addition, the city of Indianapolis is a little-big city that reminds me of my hometown and made me feel at home.

Personal interests and hobbies: I enjoy playing golf, basketball and soccer. I like to explore different cuisines and I am looking forward to watching the Colts and Pacers in my spare time.

Why I chose family medicine: I chose a career in family medicine for a variety of reasons. I love the variety that family medicine offers in terms of being able to help all patients ranging from pediatrics to geriatrics. Additionally, the opportunity to build strong long-term relationships with my patients drove me to the field of family medicine as it has a strong emphasis on continuity of care. Furthermore, I have always been a strong advocate for preventive medicine and living a healthy lifestyle, both of which are core components in family medicine.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: I was first drawn to the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program because it has a community-based program that still has the wealth of resources offered by a large academic institution. I was also intrigued by the variety of specialty tracks available, specifically the global health track. I love to travel and learn about different cultures and felt that the global health track would afford me the opportunity to further my medical education and give back to the global community at the same time. I knew the program was the right choice for me once I arrived on interview day. The support staff, residents and faculty all went out of their way to make the candidates feel welcome and at ease and I could tell that resident wellness was clearly a priority for the program. Additionally, during the interview day the program made it apparent how proud of their current residents they were and made an effort to introduce the candidates to as many current residents as possible. The IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program was a community that I wanted to be a part of.

Personal interests and hobbies: I enjoy traveling and playing any and all sports.

Why I chose family medicine: I chose family medicine because I love the diversity and challenge of being the first point of contact a patient has towards answering their medical questions and concerns. I also enjoy the opportunity to be involved in caring for the individual as a whole.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: I was immediately drawn to the many tracks and diverse opportunities available for residents at IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program such as international medicine and obstetrics tracks. The staff and faculty were extremely welcoming and quickly made my interview day and second look comfortable. I truly believe that the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program will provide the best opportunity for me to become the best resident I can be.

Personal interests and hobbies: I enjoy cooking, baking, trying new coffee shops, road trips and hand-knitting.

Why I chose family medicine: Family medicine is a specialty that will allow me to provide comprehensive health care to patients of all ages with an interprofessional and biopsychosocial approach. It also will allow me to serve the underserved, including the elderly, locally and globally, as this discipline is the front line of medicine in the community.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program because it is a university-based program within the community. I believe the program will provide me all the necessary tools to become a well-rounded and world class family medicine physician. The IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program will also allow me to pursue an academic career and do research, in addition the residency is at Methodist Hospital which is the best hospital in the state of Indiana and has been top ranked for 20 years in a row as one of the best hospitals in the nation. The IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program will allow me to serve the underserved including the elderly locally and globally. It is one of the best, top 50, primary care programs in the United States. It is an honor for me to become a part of this great team!

Personal interests and hobbies: I enjoy running, reading and dancing.

Why I chose family medicine: I chose family medicine for the opportunity to incorporate my public health training and interest in preventive medicine. I enjoy the opportunity to treat patients of all ages and develop versatile clinical skills that will allow me to practice in a variety of different settings.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: I am originally from Indianapolis and I felt that the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program provided me the best opportunity to train and improve the health of my community.

Personal interests and hobbies: I enjoy swimming, running and yoga.

Why I chose family medicine: I chose family medicine because it is a full spectrum specialty which allows for a diverse patient population. During my clinical rotations I observed primary care physicians interact with and build long term trusting relationships with their patients. This trust allowed them to guide their patients in making medical decisions, even outside of their primary care needs. Those connections that I observed led me to choosing family medicine.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: The IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program became my first choice from the moment I walked in the door for for my interview. I felt a great sense of camaraderie amongst the staff and residents. I was also drawn to the strong curriculum and vast academic opportunities that the program has to offer through its various tracks.

Personal interests and hobbies: I enjoy water polo, scuba diving, hiking, crafting and snowboarding.

Why I chose family medicine: I chose family medicine for a variety of reasons. Continuity of care is very important to me and during my third year rotation in medical school, I loved seeing my attending interacting with patients he had been looking after for many years. I appreciate the versatility of family medicine because I want to care for all patients from the pediatric to the geriatric population. It is also a great avenue to explore my interest in doing minor procedures.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: I instantly felt at home during my interview day. The residents were extremely friendly and I could tell that they had great camaraderie with each other. I also knew that I wanted to be at a program where the attendings were very helpful and excited to teach. I instantly felt that Indiana University School of Medicine was the perfect fit for me.

Personal interests and hobbies: Outside of work I love to play the piano, read, travel, try new foods, going on hikes and spending time with my family and dogs.

Why I chose family medicine: I found family medicine to be the perfect career choice. It integrates multiple fields of medicine, and with that comes the opportunity to perfect a wide range of practical and procedural skills for patients of all ages. One powerful strength of family medicine is the ability to develop meaningful long-term relationships with your patients, while taking the time to discuss important topics like preventative health and wellness.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: When I walked through the doors on interview day it just felt right. The faculty and staff were very kind, welcoming and supportive and I knew then that I wanted to call the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program home.

Personal interests and hobbies: I love to travel and play sports such as basketball, soccer and badminton. On those days when I feel like staying indoors, I have multiple TV series that I enjoy watching.

Why I chose family medicine: While going through my third year rotations, I quickly realized that I thoroughly enjoyed all of my rotations. I enjoyed caring for all types of patients with all types of conditions, from strokes to pregnancy to cancer to well-child checks. But what really excites me is knowing that I’ll have the privilege of being someone’s primary care provider who will trust me with such a private part of their life, their health.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: The people! I loved working with the residents during my ambulatory month, and the second look event sealed the deal. I know that I’m going to get great broad training working with the underserved while tailoring electives to my interests.

Personal interests and hobbies: I enjoy going to the movies, Crossfit, Zumba, trying new restaurants and hanging out with my family, friends and dogs.

Why I chose family medicine: I chose family medicine because of its versatility and ability to form long-lasting, personal relationships with my patients. I can have a focus of OB or sports medicine and still at the same time have the option to provide primary care to my patients. I also feel like it’s a more family-friendly option and being someone with a lot of interests, it’s a career that will allow me to still participate in them.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program because of the abundant resources and ability to provide training in so many different subspecialties within family medicine.

Personal interests and hobbies: I enjoy traveling, hiking, skiing, music and attending professional athletic events.

Why I chose family medicine: Family medicine encourages lifelong learning and problem solving in a variety of areas, including preventative care and acute health issues. Family medicine allows for the creation of many lasting relationships with your patients and colleagues and one day is never the same as the next!

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: I was thoroughly impressed by the reputation of the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program when I was applying to residency programs, with its strong curriculum, the quality and variety of tracks offered and resident satisfaction with the program. When I attended the interview and second-look days, my first choice for residency became clear, as the residents and faculty were very welcoming and genuine. Also, the facilities were very impressive and Indianapolis has something for everyone.

Personal interests and hobbies: I enjoy rugby, working out, watching sports, catching up with family and friends and enjoying the culinary arts.

Why I chose family medicine: I chose family medicine because of the broad scope of practice. I enjoy being able to treat patients of all ages and find it very rewarding to be able to follow my patients over a long period of time. It offers the ability to practice in a wide variety of settings and an endless opportunities to learn new skills. I am excited about the many procedures that can be incorporated into the practice of family medicine.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program because it really embraced what it means to be a family medicine physician. I immediately felt welcomed by the residents, faculty and all the support staff that keep the program running. The faculty have diverse training in obstetrics, colon health and sports medicine.

Personal interests and hobbies: I enjoy swimming, skiing, kayaking, playing the piano and watching baseball.

Why I chose family medicine: I love the breadth of training in family medicine. The opportunity to work with all kinds of patients and diseases and the ability to work in a variety of settings. Developing long term relationships allows us to address many factors contributing to health and wellness.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: The IU Methodist Family Medicine Program has a strong foundation in hospital-based medicine which provides residents both the volume and complexity of patients needed to develop strong clinical skills. I also spent my preclinical and clinical years at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis working closely with faculty who are at the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program. I knew firsthand that this program had excellent clinicians with a passion for teaching.

Personal interests and hobbies: I enjoy cycling, traveling, cooking, gardening and exploring Indianapolis.

Why I chose family medicine: I am passionate about family medicine because it gives me the opportunity to get to know patients fully and to provide holistic care. I like being able to work with patients of all ages and the chance to care for the entire family.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: The IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program faculty, residents and staff made me feel at home despite being far from my own family on the west coast. The camaraderie coupled with the academic excellence and variety of opportunities available to residents made the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program made it an easy choice for me.

Personal interests and hobbies: I enjoy traveling, baking, martial arts and exploring the city of Indianapolis through new restaurants.

Why I chose family medicine: I chose the field of family medicine because it is the perfect mixture of all the aspects of medicine that I enjoy with the added benefit of maintaining meaningful relationships with patients. Primary care providers are on the front lines of the healthcare system and it is necessary to not only help patients navigate the system but also serve as a resource for patient education, especially for underserved populations. I believe that family medicine is an incredibly versatile and dynamic field that has the ability to keep me engaged as I learn to care for patients of all ages at all different stages of life.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program because of the combination of strong training in an encouraging environment with genuine camaraderie amongst residents. As an Indiana University School of Medicine medical student, I had a positive preview of the family medicine program during my clinical years and everything was confirmed on interview day. The diverse patient population of Indianapolis, ample exposure to procedures, a multitude of specialty tracks and an emphasis on resident wellness are some of the major aspects that also drew me to the program.

Personal interests and hobbies: I enjoy exercising, cooking, baking, exploring the city, watching football and basketball and spending time with family and friends.

Why I chose family medicine: I thoroughly enjoyed every rotation during medical school. Thus, I chose a specialty that incorporates all fields of medicine. I want to manage a wide range of pathologies across every organ system in both acute and longitudinal settings. The amalgamation of intellectual curiosity, humanistic care, variation in age range, continuity of care and the broad scope of family medicine clearly aligns with my holistic view of medicine. I am excited to foster meaningful, trusting, long-lasting relationships with my patients, promote preventative medicine, perform procedures and practice up-to-date evidence-based medicine.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: Upon my first visit, I was impressed by the strong sense of camaraderie amongst the residents, faculty and staff at the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program. I was also extremely impressed with the vast procedural opportunities, dedicated faculty and resources offered by a large academic institution. I am eager for the opportunity to train as a full spectrum physician. Additionally, the warmth and friendly nature of the people of Indianapolis made me feel at home right away.

Personal interests and hobbies: I enjoy dancing, playing piano and guitar, playing board games, cooking and connecting with friends and family.

Why I chose family medicine: I chose family medicine because I enjoy the full spectrum care I am able to provide. I also enjoy the relationships I am able to develop with my patients and their families.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program because I was once a patient of this residency. They delivered my last child via emergency c-section. As a patient I experienced firsthand the dedication this residency has in not only teaching the residents medical skills, but also teaching the very important skill of excellent patient care. As a fourth year medical student, I was given the opportunity to do a clinical rotation with the residents. I felt at home within the first few minutes of my rotation.

Personal interests and hobbies: I enjoy cooking, reading and anything outdoors.

Why I chose family medicine: I find family medicine to be intellectually stimulating. I also enjoy that I get to make long lasting relationships with my patients.

Why I chose the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program: The IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program is a very well-rounded program where I’ll be able to gain clinical knowledge and skills to be a competent and compassionate physician.

Personal interests and hobbies: I enjoy watching shows on Netflix, playing cricket and hanging out with family and friends.