Transitional Year Alumni

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Our Transitional Year Alumni go on to thrive in a wide range of specialties across the country. During their time at Spokane Teaching Health Center, they build a strong clinical foundation, develop lasting professional relationships, and gain the confidence to excel in advanced training programs. From anesthesiology and radiology to dermatology and physical medicine, our alumni carry forward the values of compassionate, high-quality care. We’re proud to celebrate their achievements and the impact they continue to make in communities nationwide.

John Butler, MD

OHSU – Dermatology

Ryan Carlisle, MD

University of Utah – Dermatology

Paulina Giacomelli, MD

Tulane University – PM&R

Jackson Harley, MD

Oakland Univeristy – Anesthesia

Erin Kaya, MD

WSU – Radiation Onc.

Cassidy MacArthur, MD

WSU – PM&R

Jake Mele, MD

University of Washington – Anesthesia

Julia Nyiro, MD

University of CO-Radiology

Caroline Pappas, MD

WSU-Radiology

Reed Ritterbusch, MD

University of WA-Radiology

Amanda Sams, MD

University of AZ – Radiology

Tom Sant, MD

University of Utah – Radiation Oncology

Jordan Schroeder, MD

University of WA– PM&R

Tori Starzyk, DO

Western University Ost.– Dermatology

Jessica Sterner, MD

University of MO – Dermatology

Nolan Weinstein, MD

University of AZ – Anesthesia

Michael Woodfin, MD

University of WA – Dermatology

Cassidy Johnston, MD

PNWU – Dermatology

Drew Anderson, MD

University of Washington – Interventional Radiology

Tony Casper, DO

Rocky Vista University – Radiation Oncology

Greg Doornink, DO

Pacific Northwest University – Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Ellen Franciosi, MD

University of Massachusetts – Dermatology

Ryan Glendenning, MD

Midwestern University – Radiology

Catherine Gloss, MD

University of Missouri – Dermatology

Jake Gooing, DO

Western University – Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Eric Grisham, MD

University of Missouri – Dermatology

Alexa Jaeger, MD

University of Washington – Anesthesia 

Jeff Li, MD

University of Texas Southwestern – Dermatology

Aaron Marble, DO

Pacific Northwest University – Radiology

Trevor Mordhorst, MD

University of Utah – Radiation Oncology

Joe O'Sullivan, MD

Oregon Health & Sciences University – Radiology

Josh Pahang, MD

Washington State University – Anesthesia

David Riesberg, MD

Washington State University – Radiology

Jacob Romm, MD

University of Washington – Radiology

Jordan Tanner, MD

Saint Louis University – Dermatology

Ronnie Youssef, MD

Texas A&M – Dermatology

Jessica Burle, MD

Specialty: Radiation Oncology

Continued training:  Mayo Clinic

Rebecca Driessen, MD

Specialty: Radiology

Continued training: Emory University

Elizabeth Fairless, MD

Specialty: Ophthalmology

Continued training: University of Oklahoma

Jacob Hatch, MD

Specialty: Anesthesiology

Continued training: University of Utah

Tyler Hooton, MD

Specialty: Dermatology

Continued training:  St. Louis University

Winston Joe, MD

Specialty:  Radiology

Continued training:  University of Pennslyvania

Cody Key, MD

Specialty: Interventional Radiology

Continued training:  UC Davis

Ismail Khan, MD

Specialty:  Radiology

Continued training:  Icahn SOM at Mount Sinai West NY

Samuel Logan, MD

Specialty: Dermatology

Continued training:  University of Colorado

J'rick Lu, DO

Specialty: Radiology

Continued training:  University of Arizona

Colton Malesovas, MD

Specialty:  Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Continued training:  University of Colorado

Kyra McComas, MD

Specialty: Radiation Oncology

Continued training:  Vanderbilt

Jason Monda, MD

Specialty: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Continued training:  University of Washington

Lisa Morris, MD

Specialty:  Dermatology

Continued training:  Barnes-Jewish Hospital MO

Sarah Peterson, MD

Specialty: Radiology

Continued training:  Providence Sacred Heart

Kyle Stumetz, DO

Specialty: Radiology

Continued training:  Dartmouth College

Laura Valaas, MD

Specialty:  Dermatology

Continued training:  University of Washington

Abby Wills, MD

Specialty: Dermatology

Continued training:  University of Virginia

Saralyn Beckius, MD

Specialty: Radiology

Continued training: Providence Sacred Heart

Randy Brown, MD

Specialty: Radiology

Continued training: University of Utah

Taylor Brown, MD

Specialty: Radiology

Continued training: University of Arizona

Dallin Christensen, DO

Specialty: Radiology

Continued training: University of Arizona

Ashlee Culver, MD

Specialty: Dermatology

Continued training: UTHSC San Antonio

Turner Daines, DO

Specialty: Radiology

Continued training: University of Oklahoma

Kara Fitzgerald, MD

Specialty: Interventional Radiology

Continued training: University of Washington

Kelcie Foshag, DO

Specialty: Radiology

Continued training: Providence Sacred Heart

Laura Gardner, MD

Specialty: Dermatology

Continued training: Vanderbilt

Tyler Lacy, MD

Specialty: Radiology

Continued training: Duke

Sean Maloney, MD

Specialty: Radiology

Continued training: University of Miami

Sarah Moore, MD

Specialty: Dermatology

Continued training: University South Florida

David Mora-Boellstorff, MD

Specialty: Ophthalmology

Continued training: PM Pittsburgh

Calvin Rock, MD

Specialty: Radiation Oncology

Continued training: University of Utah

Sasha Rosen, MD

Specialty: Ophthalmology

Continued training: UC Davis

Justin Schappell, MD

Specialty: PM&R

Continued training: Mayo Clinic  

Christina Sumner, DO

Specialty: Radiology

Continued training: Emory

Jacob Underwood, DO

Specialty: Interventional Radiology

Continued training: UT Southwestern

Daniel Baird, MD

Specialty: Dermatology

Continued training: Texas Tech

Ed Callahan, III, MD

Speciality: Interventional Radiology

Continued training: University of Utah

Paul Chamberlain, MDE

Speciality: Ophthalmology

Continued training: Baylor College of Medicine

Stephanie Clark, DO

Specialty: PM&R

Continued training: Mayo Clinic

Sebastian Elstrott, MD

Specialty: Radiology

Continued training: UC Irvine

Emily Gorell, DO

Specialty: Dermatology

Continued training: University of Cincinnati

Trevor Hansen, MD

Specialty: Dermatology

Continued training: Emory

Julia Nyiro, MD

Specialty: Radiology

Continued training: St. Joseph’s Hospital Arizona

Wesley Hunter, MD

Specialty: Radiology

Continued training: Providence Sacred Heart

Clayton Kirk, MD

Specialty: Ophthalmology

Continued training: Loyola University Health System

Ryan Kraus, MD

Specialty: Radiation Oncology

Continued training: University of Utah

Laura Pasternack, MD

Specialty: Anesthesiology

Continued training: University of California at San Francisco

Crosby Rock, MD

Specialty: Radiation Oncology

Continued training: University of Kansas

Andrew Roehrig, MD

Speciality: Radiation Oncology

Continued training: State University in New York

Nicholas Spendlove, MD

Specialty: Ophthalmology

Continued training: Texas Tech

Michelle Tran, DO

Specialty: Radiology

Continued training: Providence Sacred Heart

Brittany Urso, MD

Specialty: Dermatology

Continued training: UC Irvine

Bridget Walker, MD

Speciality: Dermatology

Continued training: Geisinger in Pennsylvania

Jake Adkins

Specialty: Radiology

Continued training: University of Texas-Houston

Kanika Agarwal

Specialty: Ophthalmology

Continued training: Eastern Virginia Medical School

Alex Beazer

Specialty: Ophthalmology

Continued training: University of Arizona

Nadia (Lapik) Bolton

Specialty: Ophthalmology

Continued training: John H Stroger Hospital of Cook County Program, Chicago

Peter Boothman

Specialty: Dermatology

Continued training: University of Alabama

Kelly Dea

Specialty: Dermatology

Continued training: University of Nebraska

Tyler Doornink

Specialty: PM&R

Continued training: UC Irvine

Ryan Dougherty

Specialty: Radiology

Continued training: University of Michigan

David Felsted

Specialty: Ophthalmology

Continued training: Augusta University

Eric Gray

Specialty: Radiology

Continued training: Providence Sacred Heart; Spokane, WA

Joshua Gruhl

Specialty: Radiation Oncology

Continued training: University of Utah

Matthew Kapeles

Specialty: Ophthalmology

Continued training: Medical University of South Carolina

John Kim

Specialty: Radiology

Continued training: University of Wisconsin

Sam Plesner

Specialty: Radiology

Continued training: Providence Sacred Heart; Spokane, WA

Megan Prouty

Specialty: Dermatology

Continued training: Kansas University Medical College

Andrea Rea

Specialty: Dermatology

Continued training: University of Washington

Kabir Suri

Specialty: Radiology

Continued training: USC

Landon Woolf

Specialty: Anesthesiology

Continued training: University of Utah

Judy Swanson

Program Director

Judy Swanson MD FACP went to University of Washington Medical School and did her residency in internal medicine at the Internal Medicine Residency Spokane.  She has stayed on as faculty and was also the Internal Medicine Clerkship Director for Spokane.  Previously also the Spokane Assistant Clinical Dean for the UWSOM/GU Partnership, she has now stepped into the role of Transitional Residency Program Director at the STHC.  Her interests include focused oral case presentations, The Art of Clinical Observation in the Medical Humanities, Feedback and how to study for Board Exams.

She enjoys walking, biking, and lap swimming along with cartooning.