Residents

Carlos Castro-Vasquez, MD

Hometown: Bogotá, Colombia
Undergraduate: Universidad El Bosque, Escuela Colombiana de Medicina
Medical School: Universidad El Bosque, Escuela Colombiana de Medicina
Hobbies/Interest: Music is a big part of my life. I play the guitar, piano and enjoy dancing Latin/Caribbean music rhythms(It would be a sin as a Latino not knowing how to dance!). Atlas (my saint Bernard) means everything to me, and everyone knows that in the hospital. Astrophysics, astrobiology, and space related sciences are another passion of mine. Go crazy about quantum particles and subatomic analysis of the universe. I spend a decent amount of time at the gym, and my biggest concern is maintaining my health and lifestyle habits. Lastly but not least, family is a priority in my life, and I would not be writing this attestation without them.
Why I Chose Trinity Health Livonia's: Faculty, senior residents and administrative personnel were extremely supportive and caring since interview time. The vibe at our hospital has the perfect mixture of a supportive community, academic environment, and excellence of care, which results into better results for our patients and a warm place to work at. In the end, emergency medicine is a profession of service to others. Anyone, anytime and anywhere.

Andrew Kang, DO

Hometown:Pleasanton, CA
Undergraduate: University of Pittsburgh
Medical School: Des Moines University
Hobbies/Interest: Hiking, Traveling, Bay Area spots, Cooking, trying new restaurants.
Why I Chose Trinity Health Livonia's: II chose this program for their great support system which starts from the program leadership. I also appreciated the orientation month which made me feel more prepared to start residency.

Anosh Khan, MD

Hometown: Nagpur, India
Medical School: Spartan Health Sciences University School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interest: Soccer, 8-ball Pool, Crime/thrill TV series and traveling.

Why I Chose Trinity Health Livonia's: EM residency program at THLH is a hidden gem. The faculty and residents are supportive and go above and beyond to help you. I like that the program secured places like Shock trauma, DMC, Children's hospital of Detroit and SJAAH for outside rotations. The location is awesome too, there is a lot to do nearby in Plymouth, Ann Arbor and Detroit.

Mohamed Noureddine, MD

Hometown: Dearborn Heights
Undergraduate: Wayne State University
Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School
Hobbies/Interest: Basketball and exercise
Why I Chose Trinity Health Livonia's: I appreciated the support the attendings provided the residents. It seemed that the program truly cared about helping their residents and allowing for the best teaching environment. I also enjoyed being very close to home with family and friends.

Adam Seidel, MD

Hometown: Clawson, MI
Undergraduate: Oakland University
Medical School: Wayne State University Medical School
Hobbies/Interest: Hand Drawn Animation/Drawing, Creative Writing, Yoga, Zumba, Video Games, Fitness, etc.
Why I Chose Trinity Health Livonia's: My interview with Trinity Health Livonia opened with Marissa, one of the fourth year ED residents reassuring me and reading my letters of recommendation. She made me feel reassured in a position of uncertainty, and when I met the other residents and the program leaders, it only reaffirmed my original impression of a supportive environment. Very happy with my choice.

Tyler St. Louis, MD

Hometown: Windsor Ontario
Undergraduate: University of Guelph, Biochemistry
Medical School: Saba University School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interest: Weightlifting, Running, Video Games, Fishing, Exploring Local Breweries
Why I Chose Trinity Health Livonia's: I had a great interview day with the faculty and chief resident. THLH does not have a surgical residency so there are lots of opportunities for procedures. They really focus on wellness here and now that I am a part of the program, I can attest to that even more. Lastly, being so close to home made it an easy decision.

Jesse Andersen, MD

Hometown: BeiJing, China
Undergraduate: Bob Jones University
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine
Hobbies/Interest: Basically, any sport or outdoor activity: Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Ping-Pong, Badminton, Football, Baseball, Ultimate Frisbee, Spike Ball, Hockey, Ice Skating, Skiing, Swimming, Biking, Hiking, Camping. I also love singing, playing the violin, traveling, woodworking, leading music and working with children or youth in my church.
Why I Chose Trinity Health Livonia's: Just purely through the virtual interview, everyone’s fun attitudes and caring spirits shown through. There was a strong sense of wanting you to develop as a person and not just someone to work for them. I appreciated the way they interacted with each other and demonstrated being a family and not just coworkers. I also appreciated the thought that went into the curriculum as well as the work that it took to secure places like Shock Trauma to rotate at. They were also very supportive of my future Global Health endeavors. Lastly, it was geographically close to my fiancée.

Zachary Bolte, MD

Hometown: Corvallis, OR
Undergraduate: University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon
Medical School: University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon
Hobbies/Interest: Traveling, Biking, Camping, Climbing
Why I Chose Trinity Health Livonia's: I got a great vibe from visiting after my interview - the residents and attendings were very kind and welcoming. The staff interacted with each other and the patients in a friendly manner and seemed to be having a good time doing it. It feels like a great environment to go through residency in.

Charlotte Dyer, DO

Hometown: Brawley, CA
Undergraduate: UCLA
Medical School: Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/Interest: hanging out with my fiancé and pets (Mittens the cat and Bentley the dog!), kayaking, trying new foods, and cooking
Why I Chose Trinity Health Livonia's: I auditioned at Trinity Health Livonia's and really liked how nice and friendly the staff were and how the program felt like a family! I also appreciated how the seniors really looked out for their interns!

Eric Friedman, MD

Hometown: Baltimore, MD
Undergraduate: University of Pennsylvania
Medical School: University of Maryland
Hobbies/Interest: Playing and watching sports, especially the Baltimore Ravens; board games; biking; and spending time with friends
Why I Chose Trinity Health Livonia's: My interactions with residents, faculty, and staff on my interview day felt incredibly genuine. I realized this was a team of people that greatly enjoy working together to serve the community. The program fosters an environment that both challenges and supports residents. I am very excited to move to Michigan and become a part of the team!

Stefan Kovacevic, MD

Hometown: Niksic, Montenegro
Medical School: University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine
Hobbies/Interest: Being an uncle (x2), working out, riding my motorcycle, cooking, anything to do with a beach and some sun
Why I Chose Trinity Health Livonia's: After my interview, I immediately got the sense that the faculty genuinely cared for the residents and wanted to see us grow and succeed as physicians. From day one, everyone was incredibly friendly, welcoming and willing to teach and help. Coupled with the program's emphasis on resident wellness, I knew Trinity Health Livonia's would be a place where I can thrive.

Kevin Kwamin, MD

Hometown: Los Angeles
Undergraduate: Virginia Commonwealth University
Medical School: University of Virginia
Hobbies/Interest: Football, Intramural Sports, Socializing with Friends, Boating, Watching Game of Thrones, and Sports Medicine
Why I Chose Trinity Health Livonia's: Amazing program director and faculty at a program right outside the city of Detroit

Ayed Mahmoud, MBBS

Hometown: Lebanon
Undergraduate: Ohio Northern University
Medical School: University of London-St. George’s Hospital
Hobbies/Interest: Tennis, Basketball, Areal photography, Poetry
Why I Chose Trinity Health Livonia's: First for me was the collaborative and supportive culture of the program that allows residents to grow personally and professionally. Second, was the diversity of clinical exposure and the broad experience that the program provides through multiple sites in Michigan and the Shock and Trauma center in Maryland for more effective learning.

Meesum Amir, DO

Hometown: Ellicott City, MD
Undergraduate: University of Maryland, College Park
Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/Interest: Eating, Outdoor activities, Chilling
Why I Chose Trinity Health Livonia's: I had this feeling during my interview that I could see myself thrive here. The faculty and employees really care about each other and their patients.

Victor Fawaz, DO

Hometown: Bloomfield Hills, MI
Undergraduate: Oakland University
Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/Interest: gardening, cooking, hiking
Why I Chose Trinity Health Livonia's: The faculty and staff were incredibly welcoming, organized, and willing to teach. The culture was a great fit for me and was a place I felt I could enjoy for four years.

Tristan Frick, DO

Hometown: Newbury Park, CA
Undergraduate: Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, AZ
Medical School: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine in Dothan, AL
Hobbies/Interest: Mountain biking, running, slacklining, board games
Why I Chose Trinity Health Livonia's: Nearly unopposed residency in a new ED. I like the variety and the acuity of patients seen.

Harmeet Kaur, DO

Hometown: Stoney Creek, Ontario Canada
Undergraduate: University of Western Ontario
Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences
Hobbies/Interest: Traveling, trying out new food places, working out, photography, Netflix, spending time with friends, family and my amazing doggo Marvin!s
Why I Chose Trinity Health Livonia's: I auditioned at Trinity Health Livonia Mercy’s as a fourth-year student and it was my first emergency medicine rotation ever since prior ones got cancelled due to the pandemic. I walked in nervous but from the first day residents, attendings, nurses, faculty and staff were very welcoming and made me feel right at home. Everyone I interacted with was enthusiastic to teach and I felt welcomed by a strong sense of community. The culture at Trinity Health Livonia Mercy’s is exceptional, with a strong emphasis on resident education, well-being and teamwork. More so, residents seemed happy to work here which was a big plus for me! By the end of my rotation, I knew Trinity Health Livonia Mercy would provide me with a strong foundation in emergency medicine in an environment I would thrive in.

Rima Sakr, MD

Hometown: Troy, MI
Undergraduate: University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interest: Cooking, trivia, knitting, reading, traveling, soccer, spending time with family and friends
Why I Chose Trinity Health Livonia's: After my interview day, I could tell how dedicated the faculty and residents are to this residency program. There seemed to be a strong family vibe among residents. I felt that the culture of the program, with such a supportive and kind group of residents, faculty, and staff, was perfect for me and that I would receive excellent training during my residency.

Chimezie Azuogu, DO

Hometown: Scottsdale, AZ
Undergraduate: Arizona State University
Medical school: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Georgia campus
Hobbies/interest: playing and watching basketball; video games; movies and television shows; board games; quality time with family and friends
Why I chose Trinity Health Livonia's: I chose this program because out of all the programs I auditioned at, I fit in most optimally here. The culture, the residents, the faculty, the emergency department staff accepted me as a student and my experience was amazing. I knew I would grow and develop into an outstanding EM doctor here. In addition, being a geriatric center means deep exposure into critical care, my interest for fellowship and furthermore I wanted to be at a 4-year program.

Etienne Galbreath, DO

Hometown: Portland, OR
Undergraduate: Willamette University
Medical school: Pacific Northwest Univ. of Health Sciences
Hobbies/interest: Soccer, Hiking, playing Frisbee with my miniature Australian shepherd
Why I chose Trinity Health Livonia's: Trinity Health Livonia's offered an environment to learn where I felt I had staff who would support me every step of the way. It also offered rotations outside of our home institution at renowned medical facilities such as Shock Trauma.

John Hirsch, DO

Hometown: Maple Grove, MN
Undergraduate: University of St. Thomas
Medical school: Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/interest: Hockey, skeet shooting, videogames, spending time with dog and girlfriend
Why I chose Trinity Health Livonia's: I could tell the faculty genuinely cared for their residents and wanted to help them grow.

Heather Milloy, DO

Hometown: Dothan, AL
Undergraduate: Troy University
Medical school: VCOM-Auburn
Hobbies/interest: Gaming, Guitar, Food, Craft beer
Why I chose Trinity Health Livonia's: I loved the family atmosphere and felt at home during my visit. The faculty were all very nice and seemed excited about the program. They really care about their residents on a personal level and strive to make it a great learning environment. Would choose this program again ten times over!

Nabila Patel, DO

Hometown: Chicago, IL
Undergraduate: University of Illinois at Chicago
Medical school: Lincoln Memorial University
Hobbies/interest: Being outdoors, going on the lake, hiking, baking desserts, eating said desserts
Why I chose Trinity Health Livonia's: A few friends had recommended Trinity Health Livonia’s to me from their experience as being previous residents and I decided to do an audition rotation to really see what it was like. To sum up that experience, in a few sentences will be tough, but I will try. I really liked that, not only does Trinity Health Livonia’s have a great comprehensive curriculum established, but also the people that encompass the program itself are supportive and genuinely interested in the success and well-being of all residents.
From day one, I was welcomed and integrated into the team, my thoughts and opinions were sought, everyone was very encouraging, and it was so obvious how much they cared about their residents. That was demonstrated then, and continues to hold true, as I experience it from the perspective of a new resident. My faculty mentor, resident mentor, and all the senior residents have been so helpful and are all very approachable for anything and everything.
When travel restrictions were in place, one senior resident even drove out to look at apartments for us incoming residents. Trinity Health Livonia’s is the definition of family. As well as, the attendings and faculty here are all very interested in teaching and helping you reach your goals.

Anna Trujillo, DO

Hometown: San Francisco, CA
Undergraduate: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Medical school: VCOM, Auburn
Hobbies/interest: Baking, Cooking, Yoga, Wine tasting, and trying new cuisines!
Why I chose Trinity Health Livonia's: After my interview day, I walked away with such an amazing impression from the program. There was such a family vibe among the residents and staff and everyone I encountered was so friendly and welcoming. I felt at home and felt it was the perfect environment for me to grow and learn as a resident and future physician. Such an amazing residency!