Hey there! My name is Daniel, and I'm extremely eager to continue my training at FWMEP! Though not originally a Hoosier (born and raised in Tampa, FL), I have come to absolutely love the Midwest and Indiana, specifically. After receiving my bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences from Pensacola Christian College, I had the privilege to attend Indiana University for medical school.

During medical school, I found myself loving every single rotation during my 3rd and 4th years. Each one had aspects that were so fascinating to me that I couldn't imagine choosing a specialty that limited me to just one area of medicine. Hence, family medicine seemed like the perfect fit. From performing simple procedures in the clinic to taking care of more complex patients in the hospital, family medicine is the optimal blend of medical disciplines. I am confident that my time at FWMEP will equip me with the tools I'll need throughout my career to treat a wide range of patients of all ages right here in Indiana.

Apart from my passion for medicine, I also love watching and playing sports, especially basketball. I am an avid disc golf fan and love tackling a challenging course on a sunny day, preferably with friends. My wife Lauren and I both love trying new cuisines, and we're excited to explore the wealth of culinary options present in Fort Wayne. Overall, we are both so optimistic and grateful to begin a new chapter of our lives in this great city!

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My name is Kristopher Bosi. I was born and raised on the Chicago South Side. I enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 2008 and served with 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, out of Camp Pendleton. In 2017 I graduated from the University of Illinois with a major concentration in molecular and cellular biology and a minor concentration in chemistry. A significant portion of my time at the University was spent studying Host-Pathogen interactions, as a research fellow for the American Society for Microbiology and the University’s Microbiology Department. From 2017 to 2018, I worked as a Research Fellow at the National Institutes of Health, continuing my study of Host-Pathogen interactions. In 2018, the lottery system at Indiana University School of Medicine placed me in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

The medical training I received in Fort Wayne was top notch, my experiences with FWMEP were superb, and being that my family enjoys living in Fort Wayne so much that I decided to stay and complete my medical residency here.

Outside of Medicine, I enjoy spending time with my wife and three children. We enjoy planting and harvesting fruits and vegetables in our backyard garden, hiking through prairies and forest, cultivating mushrooms in our greenhouse, and developing both our body and spirit.

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Hi everyone! My name is Shelby Doades. I was born and raised in southern Indiana in a small farming town called Bruceville, Indiana. I attended Indiana State University for my undergraduate education as an Athletic Training major. After undergrad, I travelled to Indianapolis to complete a Master of Science at Marian University where I later attended and graduated from Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Growing up in southern Indiana, I developed a passion for rural medicine and serving underserved populations. Family Medicine offers an opportunity to be immersed in the community, which can benefit patients in their physical, mental, and social health! Family Medicine also provides the fantastic opportunity to continue serving your patients throughout their lives. It’s incredibly special to be able to grow with the patients in your practice and support them as their lives change. I feel very blessed and excited to continue my medical education at the Fort Wayne Medical Education Program and continue serving my fellow Hoosiers!

Outside of medicine, I enjoy discovering new restaurants, spending time with family and friends, reading fiction novels, traveling, and getting my sweat on at the gym! I’ve always been an avid sports fanatic, so you can catch me at any and all of the local sporting events around Fort Wayne! I am proud to be a resident at a strong program, and I can’t wait to see what the next 3 years will bring!

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Hello, my name is Kendra Hollenbeck! I was born in Bloomington, Minnesota (home of the Mall of America) and lived there until my Junior year of undergraduate when I moved to Upland, Indiana to attend Taylor University and finish out my Bachelor’s degree in Biology. After graduating I moved back to Minneapolis and worked for two years as an EMT and then a Paramedic. However, having known that I wanted to be a Physician since I was seven years old it was not long before I started looking to return to school for my medical degree. This search led me back to Indiana to attend the Fort Wayne campus of IUSM.

After living in Fort Wayne for four years, I knew FWMEP would be a great fit for me. Beyond the location, I knew I wanted a program that teaches full-scope family medicine and is community focused, to provide plenty of opportunities for learning inside and outside of the hospital. The more I learned about FWMEP the more I knew it was exactly the program I was looking for. I am truly blessed to be able to pursue my dreams – serving and learning here in Fort Wayne!

Outside of medicine, I enjoy hanging out with my (newlywed) husband; hosting game nights, cooking dinner, going to local parks, hiking, biking, and hammocking whenever we get the chance. We also have the incredible opportunity to work on restoring houses from the early 1900s to their former glory, which has been an amazing chance to learn more about being a handy-woman!

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Hi everyone! My name is Kim! I was born and raised in LaGrange, Indiana which is about an hour north of Fort Wayne. My husband, our children, and I moved to Fort Wayne about eight years ago and have lived here ever since. I went to IPFW (now Purdue Fort Wayne) for college where I majored in biology and chemistry and minored in psychology. For medical school, I attended Indiana University School of Medicine at the Fort Wayne campus.

After graduating from college, I worked as a medical scribe for a family medicine doctor in town, which is where I first discovered my passion for family medicine. Shortly after deciding that was what I wanted to do, I discovered FWMEP. Many of my preceptors highly recommended the program and I was able to set up a few rotations with them throughout medical school. Every resident, attending, nurse, and staff member I encountered along the way was so friendly and supportive, and the curriculum encompassed everything I wanted to learn while in residency. I immediately knew that this was where I wanted to end up.

My husband and I have three children, my oldest is 12 and we have twin 7-year-olds. We also have two non-human children, Abu and Peanut (the cutest pups you will ever see, but of course I may be a little biased). In my free time, I enjoy baking, crocheting, hiking, painting, doing puzzles, reading, watching movies, playing video games with my children, and gardening. I am currently learning how to play piano which has been something I have wanted to learn for many years.

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Hello, my name is Sanjana and I’m excited to be a part of the FWMEP family! I was born in Bengaluru, Karnataka in India, and lived there for ten years with my grandparents. Our neighborhood was filled with physicians of many specialties, and I would often inadvertently shadow them. In 2007, my mom and I moved to Fort Wayne, IN where I had the biggest culture shock. I attended Haverhill Elementary School, Summit and Woodside Middle School, and Homestead High School, until moving away to Evansville, IN to study toward my Biology degree at the University of Evansville. In Evansville, I worked as a scribe in the St. Vincent Emergency Department, where I got a taste for medicine. I continued to shadow several physicians until I realized that I thrived in the outpatient setting; early on, I knew I loved forming relationships with patients!

I attended the Indiana University School of Medicine in Evansville and decided to schedule all my rotations there. I loved the one-on-one teaching opportunities I received from several attendings and learned to work in a team with wonderful residents. I fell in love with Family Medicine in Lynnville, IN where my preceptor was the kind of doctor everyone trusted. His practice was incredibly varied, he formed life-long relationships with his patients, and every day held a surprise. All these experiences pointed me to the clear path of Family Medicine. I was so impressed with how the Fort Wayne Medical Education Program is full-spectrum, unopposed, and offered several educational opportunities. Moreover, all the faculty and residents I met during my interviews were genuinely welcoming and kind. I am confident that I will receive a comprehensive Family Medicine education that will allow me to be a strong and well-rounded physician. My professional interests include women’s health, obstetrics, and palliative care.

Outside of medicine, my husband and I are always planning our next big adventure, going on nature walks, and exploring new restaurants. I spend my free time crocheting clothes for my family, watching bad horror movies, and enjoying a good book. We look forward to calling Fort Wayne home for the next several years.

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Hello, I’m Luke, a Hoosier through and through. I was born in South Bend, grew up in Portage, and completed all of my education here in Indiana. I attended IU Bloomington for undergrad where I studied Biology, and then went to IU for my medical degree.

I am excited to start my family medicine residency training here in Fort Wayne, especially since FWMEP is an unopposed program with ample opportunities to work closely with faculty and gain hands-on experience. I was drawn to FWMEP by the friendly and welcoming atmosphere of the faculty and residents, where the care and passion they have for the program and one another is palpable.

Outside of medicine I enjoy playing pickup basketball, chess, video games, and anime. I love listening to music and will occasionally dabble in playing it myself. I also recently started playing pickleball, which I would recommend to everyone.

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Hello, My name is Rahima. I moved to the USA in 1998 and grew up in Akron, Ohio. I went to the University of Akron where I received my bachelor’s in biology. After that I spent a few years in Health Care working in the Emergency Department and Step-Down Unit where I wore many hats. After, I entered medical school at Medical University of the Americas (St. Kitts & Nevis). I received my clinical training in NYC during the pandemic and Ohio.  I always knew that I wanted to stay in the Midwest and am happy to be training at Fort Wayne for residency!

I have always been interested in Family Medicine as I really appreciate the full scope training. as well interacting and building relationships with my patients. I believe the bond a physician and patient form can make a huge impact on their health.  

I am excited to begin my training at Fort Wayne Medical Education Program. During my research, I was attracted to the program initially due to its unopposed status, strong OB foundation. Meeting FWMEP at the AAFP conference, I had a chance to speak to several faculty and resident members who spoke very highly of the program, which further intrigued my interest. After the interview process and second look, I knew it was my top choice for residency.

Outside of medicine, my fiancé and I love the outdoors; hiking and kayaking.  I enjoy going to the gym, watching anime, cooking, listening to music, and smothering my cat Moose with love. I love, love cats!

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