Henry Ford Genesys Internal Medicine Residency
PGY-3 Residents
Brette Guckian, DO*
Hometown: St. John, MI
Undergraduate: Michigan State University
Medical School: Michigan State University Osteopathic Medicine
Career Plans: Hospitalist
Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, fly fishing, and skiing
Why Ascension Genesys?
I loved how well the residents got along and that it felt like a family.
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Fun Fact: I have three dogs.
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Zrinka Dabelic, MD*
Undergraduate: Florida Atlantic University
Medical School: St. George University
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Alberth Alavarado, MD
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Undergraduate: University of Illinois- Chicago
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Career Plans: Cardiology
Hobbies/Interests: Video games, weight lifting, hiking
Why Ascension Genesys?
Great fellowship match rate from previous alumni.
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Fun Fact: I can do a back flip.
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Mark Rigby, DO
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Lina Ataya, MD
Hometown: Born in France, Raised in Syria, moved to MI in 2012
Undergraduate: University of Michigan
Medical School: Windsor University School of Medicine
Career Plans: I change my mind every block, stay tune
Hobbies/Interests: Horseback riding and anything with an adrenaline rush.
Why Ascension Genesys?
I did a rotation at AGH and I loved the environment. Plus, it's close to home.
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Fun Fact: Everyone thinks I', an extrovert but in fact I am extremely introverted.
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Madison Brown, DO
Hometown: Orlando, FL
Undergraduate: University of Florida
Medical School: Campbell University
Career Plans: Hematology/ Oncology
Hobbies/Interests: Playing with my dog, Millie; paddle boarding, going to concerts, reading.
Why Ascension Genesys?
AGH has what I consider the 4 major fellowship specialties.
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Fun Fact: It’s my goal to visit every National Park
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Ali Salamey, MD
Hometown: Dearborn, MI
Undergraduate: Ball So Hard University
Medical School: The Derek Zoolander Center for Kids Who Can't Read Good and Who Wanna Learn to Do Other Stuff Good Too
Career Plans: Chain of Med Spas
Hobbies/Interests: Too busy moonlighting
Why Ascension Genesys?
They said Yes
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Fun Fact: I once met Laurence Fishburne while he was filming a movie in Detroit, and he gave me $10 to get him a pack of cigarettes.
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(Editor's notes: Clearly the funny guy in the group)
Alexander Cuevas, MD
Hometown: Miami, FL
Undergraduate: Florida International University
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean
Career Plans: Hematology/Oncology
Hobbies/Interests: Playing and creating music, 3D printing, playing video games, watching anime, soccer, swimming, dungeon master for DnD, and being the editor of the website.
Why Ascension Genesys?
I heard there was a guy from Ball So Hard University and had to come. In all seriousness, the program seemed very friendly where the residents appeared to be happy and close to each other. Happy with my experience and made good friends like the doofus above me. Really prepares you well where you feel you can handle any situation you come across and can rely on back up incase you need it. And of course the in house fellowship programs is a great plus.
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Fun Fact: People don't know that the reason I am able to do all the things I do is because I have a time-turner (Go slytherin!)
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Mai Phuong Truong, MD
Hometown: Arizona
Undergraduate: University of California, San Diego
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean
Career Plans: Graduate residency
Hobbies/Interests: Try new food & travel
Why Ascension Genesys?
Community sized program with opportunities in fellowship
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Fun Fact: Pineapples do belong on pizza.
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Isabella Chojnacki, MD
Hometown: Sopot, Poland
Medical School: Jagiellonian University Medical College
Career Plans: Hospitalist
Hobbies/Interests: Photography and traveling
Why Ascension Genesys?
Supportive program culture
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Fun Fact: I can windsurf
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Benjamin Mairs, MD
Hometown: San Francisco, CA
Undergraduate: University of California Santa Cruz
Medical School: Ross university School of Medicine
Career Plans: Make money
Hobbies/Interests: Art and music
Why Ascension Genesys?
AGH has many opportunities for specialization even though I will not be specializing
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Fun Fact: No facts are fun
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Roman Permyakov, DO
Hometown: Kansas City, KS
Undergraduate: University of Kansas
Medical School: AT Still University
Career Plans: Hospitalist
Hobbies/Interests: Photography and video games
Why Ascension Genesys?
Because they still do paper charting (Editor's note: Systems are back and operational)
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Fun Fact: Kangaroos are born blind.
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Adam Zurawek, MD
Hometown: Nashville, TN
Undergraduate: Colorado State University
Medical School: Medical University of Warsaw
Career Plans: Cardiology
Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy anything in nature; hiking, kayaking, photography, etc. I've also loved cars since a young age, cooking, and enjoy gaming or binge watching a good show on my free time.
Why Ascension Genesys?
I was happy to find a program that gives me opportunities for multiple fellowships with a diverse patient population, while also being away from the city.
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Fun Fact: I've done a motor swap in a car.
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