Hello! My name is William Brading, and I am from Johnson City, Tennessee. I obtained my bachelor’s degree from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville where I majored in Microbiology. After college, I worked as a certified nursing assistant and EKG technician before deciding to pursue medicine. I completed my medical education in Pikeville, Kentucky at the University of Pikeville - Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine.

Fort Wayne Medical Education Program was a top choice for me because of its training in full-spectrum Family Medicine. I was very impressed with the residents and faculty I met during my interview, and I am thankful to be a part of this team. I am excited to be in Fort Wayne, Indiana and serve its community.

In my free time, I enjoy traveling, hiking, board games, spending time with family, and cheering for the Tennessee Volunteers during college football season.

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Hello everyone! I was born and raised in Schererville IN, yes “The Region”. I moved to Indianapolis for undergrad at IUPUI where I graduated with degrees in Neuroscience and Psychology. In 2018, I attended Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Throughout my life, I have been an active participant with global missions. As my passion for helping those locally and globally grew, I realized full spectrum family medicine would best equip me to continue serving my neighbors both near and far.

I discovered FWMEP when my sister attended the program in 2015. Watching her grow as a physician, I realized FWMEP provided all the full spectrum family medicine opportunities I was looking for with my training. I moved to Fort Wayne for my clerkships and quickly grew to appreciate this large city with a small-town feel. FWMEP was my top choice for residency, and I am beyond excited to continue serving such an amazing community.

Outside of medicine, I like to dabble in various hobbies such as sewing, snow skiing, water sports, rock climbing, road cycling, ballroom dance, and much more! I enjoy learning new skills and trying out new hobbies. My favorite activity, though, is playing with and walking my puppy Woody!

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Hi, my name is Kris. I am from Northwest Indiana and am very excited to be training at FWMEP.

I’m currently an Officer in the Indiana Army National Guard. I initially enlisted after high school in 2006 as a combat engineer. In 2011 after my first undergraduate degree, I commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant. I had the amazing experience of being a Platoon Leader and working in operations here in Fort Wayne, IN, 1st Battalion 293rd Infantry Regiment. I now have the opportunity to serve in a medical role to support the needs of the Army.

After coming off of full-time orders in 2012, I decided to follow my passions in the medical field. Over the next few years, I began working on my nursing prerequisites and ultimately graduated from nursing school in 2015. Quickly after becoming a nurse, I realized that I wanted to learn more and do more for my patients.

I was accepted to Ross University, completing my rotations at Mt Sinai and St. Anthony’s hospitals in Chicago, IL. I chose FWMEP because of the positive culture as well as the breadth and depth of training offered. I’m also very excited for my wife to finish up veterinary school at Purdue and come join me in Fort Wayne!

Outside of medicine, I enjoy running, biking, and trying out new hobbies (right now, I enjoy flying my drone). I also love spending time with my wife and our two dogs, Cato and Chance. My wife and I are huge Disney buffs and try to get to Disney World once a year.

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Hello, my name is Jordan Thomas Mathews. I grew up in San Jose, California, before moving to the southern state of Kerala, India, in middle school. After completing high school I enrolled in the premed program at International American University, St Lucia. I then attended Trinity School of Medicine in St Vincent and Grenadines and completed my MD. During my time in Kerala, India I enjoyed being a part of the community, participating in communal events and getting to know everyone around me. I feel that my career in medicine needs to reflect that chapter of my life.

During medical school I fell in love with the field of family medicine. I loved how much the family doctors I worked with were able to be so connected to their community and make such an immense impact on their patients’ lives, while maintaining a relationship with them for years and years. Being a family medicine doctor involves being able to work with people who you would have a life long relationship with. I knew fairly early on that this was the field for me, and am incredibly grateful to have the opportunity to train under the Fort Wayne Medical Education Program. Through the interview process I noticed how the residents and faculty at FWMEP communicated like a family. I was impressed and amazed by the facilities and the overall positive environment of the program. I believe the program, along with its residents and faculty, will help me build on my skills, and allow me to become a well-rounded physician and human being.

If medical school taught me anything it’s that hobbies are critical to a maintaining a balanced life. So, in my spare time I enjoy learning new recipes, trying food from different parts of the world, going to the gym, playing video games and watching anime.

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Salutations! My name is Levi Myers and I grew up in a land far, far away called St. George, Utah. I completed my undergraduate work at Southern Utah University where I studied Human Nutrition and Biology. After this, I entered medical school at Rocky Vista University in Denver, Colorado where I stayed until starting residency in Fort Wayne.

The family medicine program here in Fort Wayne first caught my eye while researching programs near family in Indiana and soon turned into the standard by which I evaluated all others. Completing an audition rotation here sealed the deal for me as I was able to meet the other residents and attendings. There was such a strong camaraderie and mentorship that helped every resident wherever they were on their learning journey. That, coupled with a strong curriculum and flexibility through numerous electives let me know I would thrive during my training here.

Spending time with my wife, two little girls, and overweight goldendoodle is how I prefer to relax and explore life outside of medicine. We are all excited with what this next chapter will bring and couldn’t be happier in Fort Wayne.

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Hello! My name is Michaela Roberts, and I was born and raised in Monroe, Michigan. I attended the University of Toledo in Ohio for my undergraduate where I majored in biology with a minor in public health. I received my Bachelors in 2018 and continued straight to medical school at St. George’s University in the country of Grenada. I did clinical training in several states including California, New York, and Florida where I was able to work with a diverse patient population. I am very excited to return to the Midwest for residency in Fort Wayne.

I was drawn to family medicine for residency because I love the natural connection of the specialty with public health. Prevention and facilitation of services are everyday tasks of a family medicine physician. I also enjoy forming a connection with patients and seeing the whole picture of their health. Fort Wayne Medical Education Program was an easy choice for residency. I have an additional interest in OB and women’s health so their strong curriculum with additional OB certification allows me to grow in all of my interest areas. The faculty and residents were very welcoming and supportive throughout the interview process and beyond. I am fortunate to be a part of this team!

Outside of medicine, I love traveling. I have been to over 40 of the 50 states, most of which have been during road trips. I have done clinical and volunteer work in several countries including Kenya, Guatemala, and Spain. I also enjoy reading a variety of books in my free time. My favorite books are retellings of mythology and folktales which give new perspective to well-known stories and characters. I also like spending time with my friends and family exploring new areas, hiking, and trying new foods.

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Hi! My name is Allison. I am originally from South Dakota, but have lived in the Fort Wayne area since the 8th grade. I graduated from Leo High School and earned a bachelors in psychology followed by a masters in biology from IPFW (now PFW). I then went on to complete my Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine at A.T. Still University - Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, MO.

While moving away for medical school was a good experience, my husband, Lucas, and I were thrilled to come home for my clinical years! Besides the benefit of being near family and friends, I was able to get more familiar with FWMEP. After spending some time with the residents and faculty, it was clear that this program offered many of the qualities I desired with the added benefit of being located in a community that I love! I don’t know exactly what type of practice I will have in the future, but my interests include: full-spectrum care (including OB), acute care, and medical missions.

Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, visiting local coffee shops, and indulging in some ice cream! I am also an avid Peloton cyclist and a member of the Power Zone Pack. My husband and I love to travel, hike, and go on walks with our cockapoo, Nala, and son, Elijah (2020). We are thrilled to be continuing this journey in Fort Wayne, and we are looking forward to the next three years!

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Hello! My name is Brian York, and I am excited to be returning to my hometown, Fort Wayne, to continue my medical training. I graduated from Northrop High School where I also met my best friend and amazing wife, Makelle, who is equally as excited to be returning to For Wayne! I then attended IPFW and graduated with a BS in Biology with a minor in Psychology. Before applying to medical school, I worked as a patient care tech at Dupont Hospital where I was fortunate enough to meet and work with so many incredible people. I attended medical school at Marian University – College of Osteopathic Medicine in Indianapolis where I discovered my passion for family medicine.

As I began interviewing for residency, I found myself comparing the other programs to FWMEP. It being an unopposed program, with robust adult and pediatric in-patient experience as well as other sub-specialties, ample experience in both non-surgical and surgical obstetrics, and a robust out-patient family medicine clinic based downtown where we can care for a wide range of patients with various medical needs all appealed to me. But what made FWMEP standout the most was how the people there made us feel like we were home. Some of my specific interests within the wide reach of Family Medicine are sports medicine and women’s health including obstetrics and pre-natal care.

My wife and I recently welcomed a new addition to our family! Our daughter was born in March of 2022, and we could not be more excited to see her grow up near family and friends. In our free time, we like to go on walks, hangout with family and friends, check out local breweries and wineries, and spend as much time as we can at Higgins Lake during the summer. I am an avid University of Michigan (GO BLUE!) and Detroit sports fan. I also enjoy a round of golf here and there, although I am not near as good as I once was. We are so excited to join the FWMEP team!

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