First Year Residents
Aayushi Agarwal, MD
I am from: Aldie, VA
Why I chose Wheeling: I am incredibly passionate about serving underserved patient populations. I was looking for a residency program that would allow me to serve a diverse patient population, give me a small-town feeling, and train me to be the best doctor I can be. The unopposed program that Wheeling Hospital has to offer will give me the skills and training that I am looking for and help me on my journey to be a well-rounded physician, especially for a rural community.
My hobbies are: Music, cooking (especially for a crowd), reading, traveling, movies/TV, cross-stitch, knitting, crochet, spending time with loved ones, and definitely food.
Spencer Brewer, DO
I am from: Seattle, Washington
Why I chose Wheeling: I wanted to remain in West Virginia for residency because I fell in love with the natural beauty the state has to offer. I specifically chose Wheeling Hospital Family Medicine because I was looking for a robust and rigorous university-affiliated training program that would equip me with the resources and tools to best serve my future patients.
My hobbies are: Hiking, camping, mountain biking, skiing, and dirt bike riding.
Rupan Kaur, MD
I am from: Punjab, India
Why I chose Wheeling: I chose the Wheeling Family Medicine Residency Program because it offers a great learning environment. Wheeling is not only beautiful but also one of the most affordable places to live in the US. I’ll get plenty of hands-on experience here, which is important for my career growth. The diverse patients and supportive community will help me become a better doctor and make lasting connections. Wheeling provides me with a residency that combines excellent training with a rewarding lifestyle.
My hobbies are: Zumba, hiking, outdoor nature walks, and dancing.
Justine Manangan, MD
I am from: Bulacan, Philippines
Why I chose Wheeling: I chose Wheeling because it offers the opportunity to learn the full spectrum of Family Medicine in an unopposed program. The program’s focus on serving rural and underserved communities aligns with my passions. Moreover, the program’s supportive environment creates an ideal learning atmosphere. I appreciate that it is conveniently located near big cities while still maintaining the feel of a cozy small town.
My hobbies are: Traveling, baking, trying new coffee shops, and spending time with my loved ones and dogs.
Anthony Richardsen, DO
I am from: Aurora, Colorado
Why I chose Wheeling: My medical education in the region introduced me to a new part of the country I quite like. Knowing friends and colleagues from Wheeling, WV, I appreciated the rich osteopathic framework, focus on community-centered care, and apparent availability of hands-on skill development that I believe will help me to elevate and enrich my clinical abilities.
My hobbies are: Playing guitar, DIY projects and woodworking, hiking, watching documentaries, raising Bonsai trees, pencil drawing, and cooking.
Katherine Roach, DO
I am from: Pittsburgh, PA
Why I chose Wheeling: I met my husband in Wheeling and enjoy serving the population here. The Wheeling Hospital residency program appealed to me because of its unopposed nature, strong inpatient program, and commitment to retaining graduates in the area. Practicing in West Virginia is paramount to me. When I applied for residency programs, I knew training at Wheeling Hospital would best prepare me to serve the patients here.
My hobbies are: Spending time with my family, going to happy hours, online shopping, and reading. I enjoy being a homebody and spoiling my soul dog Winnie.
Ashka Shah, MD
I am from: Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Why I chose Wheeling: I chose Wheeling because of the tight knit camaraderie between the residents and faculty, as well as the possibility of practicing in urban and rural areas.
My hobbies are: Reading, fitness/gym, travel, and photography.
Aarron Ward, DO
I am from: Lake, West Virginia
Why I chose Wheeling: I chose Wheeling for many reasons. I liked it because it’s an unopposed program in West Virginia that offers a high level of education in a rural setting close to bigger cities. I knew that I would get a wonderful training opportunity here based on my first interactions with faculty, staff, and residents. The program has a great deal of hands-on experiences during inpatient rotations. There is also a wide variety of opportunities to educate the patient population which was very important to me while seeking the perfect program.
My hobbies are: Reading, hiking, mountain biking, baking, and being obsessed with my dog.
Second Year Residents
Rokzanna Basi, MD
I am from: Vancouver, Canada
Why I chose Wheeling: Can a program give you a good feeling? That is exactly what I felt as I was introduced to faculty, staff, and residents of this program. Everyone’s passion for medicine and emphasis for providing excellent patient care was overwhelming, in the best way possible. I was attracted to the small-town living Wheeling offers and the surrounding natural beauty of the area. I am confident that the curriculum and opportunities will provide me with ample opportunity to develop the skills to be a well-rounded, compassionate Family Medicine Physician.
My hobbies are: Reading, travel, and eating good food.
Jude Burgos, MD
I am from: Tacloban City, Leyte, Philippines
Why I chose Wheeling: The program is unopposed in a rural setting with a great balance between inpatient and outpatient medicine. The faculty, residents, and staff are supportive, approachable, with a strong emphasis on wellness which makes it a conducive environment for learning. Wheeling offers plenty of activities to do with the convenience of being close to bigger cities.
My hobbies are: Traveling, hiking, spending quality time with family and friends.
Kenneth Dy, MD
I am from: Manila, Philippines
Why I chose Wheeling: I chose Wheeling Hospital because one of its highlights is serving the underserved. Wheeling Hospital also offers state of the art unopposed training which gives us the opportunity to hone our skills and learn every concept better. The Wheeling Hospital family offers a healthy tight-knit relationship which will surely be beneficial to both the physical and mental health of its trainees.
My hobbies are: Playing different instruments like the guitar, ukulele and piano; singing; dancing; playing basketball; watching movies; hanging out with my wife and dog; reading books; and enjoying good food.
April Ferreras, MD
I am from: Pampanga, Philippines
Why I chose Wheeling: I chose Wheeling because serving the medically underserved community is my priority. I love how Wheeling Hospital Family Medicine offers an unopposed program and strong inpatient hands–on exposure that will surely hone me in the future to become equipped with the right skills and knowledge to correctly provide the best quality health care for my patients.
My hobbies are: I love eating and trying out new restaurants and cuisine, watching Korean dramas, walking my dog, and travelling.
Amy Liscombe, MD
I am from: Nanton, Alberta, Canada
Why I chose Wheeling: The program and people within the program seemed very welcoming and competent. It looks to be a program and environment that will provide the training and conditions to help me develop into a good doctor.
My hobbies are: I love hiking, paddle boarding and skiing. As well as movies and reading.
Logan McCall, MD
I am from: Dundas, Ontario, Canada
Why I chose Wheeling: Growing up in a small town in southern Ontario, I always wanted to find a residency that fit my 4 P’s. People: Amazing co-workers that genuinely care about one another; Place: Big enough that you don’t have to drive miles for milk, but small enough that you know your neighbor; Population: A diverse patient population with a rural emphasis; and Program: A program that will inspire resourcefulness, passion, and confidence for whatever comes next!
My hobbies are: I love Sports and eSports, and everything in between. Born and raised Steelers fan, die hard Greenwall member. Always looking for a new adventure or anime to binge. Good food, good drinks, and good conversations.
Sara Parisi, MD
I am from: Sorrento, Italy
Why I chose Wheeling: From the start, I could tell faculty, staff and residents all work together to create both a learning and patient-care focused environment, approachable and open to increase opportunities and improve the human relationships. Being able to work in both inpatient and outpatient settings in an unopposed program made Wheeling Hospital the perfect match for my desire to learn and become a better physician for my patients.
My hobbies are: I enjoy cooking and baking, especially Italian food; listening to music; running; hiking and walking at the park; teaching Italian; and reading books at the beach at sunset.
Maithily Patel, MD
I am from: Gujarat, India (U.S. IMG)
Why I chose Wheeling: The uplifting and positive environment during the virtual interview; a lot of opportunities, both inpatient and outpatient; exposure to all specialties; and fellowship training. Beautiful small city, where you feel close to nature.
My hobbies are: Dancing, basketball, swimming, hiking, running, and spending time with close friends and family.
Third Year Residents
Randall Bosley, DO
I am from: Charleston, West Virginia
Why I chose Wheeling: I liked the unopposed aspect of our Family Medicine residency as well as the size of the hospital. The residents get along and I am very comfortable approaching the facility here. Also being from West Virginia, I wanted to stay in my local community and be able to serve my home state. There’s a wide array of opportunities in the patient population to heal and educate, which is an experience that I was actively seeking in my pursuit of finding a program.
My hobbies are: Spending time with my wife and our huskie, traveling, hiking, exercising, movies, tv, music, and basketball.
Emily Campbell, DO
I am from: Cherryville, North Carolina
Why I chose Wheeling: I was impressed by the friendly and open nature of the program facility and residents and was pleased with the opportunities for hands-on learning in an unopposed program with an emphasis on inpatient training.
My hobbies are: Hiking, baking, reading, and obsessing over my dog.
Ritiely DeLeon, DO
Christian Dresser, MD
I am from: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Why I chose Wheeling: The training provided at WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital affords a healthy mix of inpatient and outpatient exposure in an unopposed setting. Additionally, Wheeling is a pleasant small city in close proximity to Pittsburgh.
My hobbies are: Traveling (domestically and internationally), eating at new restaurants, exploring independent coffee shops, working out (Orange Theory Fitness for the win), reading (my last great read was East of Eden), and spending quality time with my significant other and family.
Arvin Espiritu, MD
I am from: Pampanga, Philippines
Why I chose Wheeling: I chose this program because of its strong curriculum that focuses on both outpatient and inpatient care. More than that this program values the wellness of its residents. During interview season, WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital stood out to me the most because of the supportive and friendly attending, residents, and staff.
My hobbies are: Watching documentaries, reality tv shows, and traveling.
Altan Frantz, DO
I am from: Sayre, Pennsylvania
Why I chose Wheeling: I grew up in a small town and knew I wanted to pursue rural medicine. I didn’t know much about Wheeling before interviewing here, but after speaking with the faculty and visiting in person, I was taken in by how welcoming everyone was. That, mixed with the strong inpatient aspect sealed the deal for me.
My hobbies are: Hiking, biking, board games, video games, and campfires all the time.
Adam Turalinski, MD
I am from: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Why I chose Wheeling: Unopposed program with heavy focus on inpatient medicine. Rural location, but still close to large cities like Pittsburgh and Columbus. No traffic on my morning commute.
My hobbies are: Archery, camping, hiking, fishing, weight lifting, video games, and basketball.
