Internal Medicine – Residents
R1
Laura DeWald, DO
Hometown: Pullman, WA
Medical School: PNW University
Medical Interests: Inpatient medicine including general medicine and critical care
Travis Fisher, MD
Medical School: Loma Linda University
Medical Interests: Hospital Medicine
Carsten Kirby, DO
Medical School: Pacific Northwest University
Career Interests: Oncology
Ester Peters, DO
Hometown: Zvolen, Slovakia
Medical School: Midwestern University
Medical Interests: Inpatient medicine
Chad Ruger, MD
Hometown: Blackfoot, ID
Medical School: University of Washington
Medical Interests: Hospitalist Medicine, Chronic Pain
Ken Scott, DO
Hometown: Boise, ID
Medical School: Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
Medical Interests: Hospital medicine and Critical Care
Rakin Solaiman, MD
Hometown: St. Peter, MN
Medical School: University of Minnesota
Medical Interests: Still exploring!
Jacob Straus, DO
Hometown: Bothell, WA
Medical School: Pacific Northwest University
Medical Interests: Still exploring options within internal medicine! I like a little bit of everything!
Victor Warr, DO
Hometown: Erda, Utah
Medical School: Rocky Vista University
Medical Interests: Hospital, General Internal Medicine
Kyle Wyer, DO
Hometown: Spokane, WA
Medical School: Rocky Vista University
Medical Interests: pulm/crit or critical care
R2
Alex Crist, DO
Hometown: St. George, Utah
Medical School: Midwestern University
Career Interests: Psychological and biological disease integration, Chronic Illness
Kyle Davies, DO
Hometown: Woodinville, WA
Medical School: Pacific Northwest University
Career Interests: Hospital medicine including critical and intensive care
Sam Eglin, MD
Hometown: Yakima, WA
Medical School: University of Washington
Career Interests: Critical Care Medicine, Wilderness Medicine, Global Health, Medical Anthropology, POCUS
Cody Howdeshell, MD
Hometown: Abilene, TX
Medical Shool: Ross University in Dominica
Medical Interests: Critical Care / Pulmonology
Sam Josephsen, MD
Hometown: Marysville, WA
Medical School: Washington State University
Career Interests: Inpatient medicine with interests in critical care and medical education
David Pash, DO
Hometown: Port Lynden, WA
Medical School: Pacific Northwest University
Career Interests: Primary care
Alix Silha, DO
Hometown: Spokane, WA
Medical School: Pacific Northwest University
Career Interests: Still exploring all options within Internal Medicine
Sharon Uhder, MD
Hometown: Valleyford, WA
Medical School: University of Washington
Career Interests: Still exploring all options within Internal Medicine
David Waples, DO
Hometown: Spokane, WA
Medical School: Kansas City University
Career Interests: Still exploring all options within Internal Medicine
Amanda Yelle, MD
Hometown: Snohomish, WA
Medical School: Washington State University
Career Interests: Inpatient medicine with a focus on rural or underserved communities.
R3
Seth Dotson, MD
Hometown: Clarkston, WA
Medical School: University of Washington
Career Interests: Outpatient Medicine
Sam Duddempudi, MD
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Medical School: N.R.I Medical College
Career Interests: Ambulatory medicine, Sports medicine
Cicily Hummer, DO
Hometown: Nashville, TN
Medical School: Rocky Vista University
Career Interests: Still exploring all options within Internal Medicine.
Jeff Kilcup, DO
Hometown: Gig Harbor, WA
Medical School: Pacific Northwest University
Career Interests: Inpatient Medicine with an interest in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.
Sarah Knight, DO
Hometown: Eureka, CA
Medical School: Pacific Northwest University
Career Interests: Outpatient Medicine with a focus on addiction medicine. Prefers to practice in an underserved community.
Cayce Martin, MD
Hometown: Colville, WA
Medical School: Loma Linda University
Career Interests: Inpatient Medicine
Ivan Martinez, DO
Hometown: Molalla, OR
Medical School: Pacific Northwest University
Career Interests: Inpatient Medicine with an interest in Critical Care and Pulmonology.
Aditya Nathan, DO
Hometown: Portland, OR
Medical School: Pacific Northwest University
Career Interests: Primary Care/Sports Medicine
Jenna Speltz, DO
Hometown: Spokane, WA
Medical School: Pacific Northwest University
Career Interests: General Internal Medicine
Jenna Williamson, MD
Hometown: Anacortes, WA
Medical School: University of Washington
Career Interests: Still exploring all options within Internal Medicine.
Annual Welcome Party
One evening during orientation, residents, their families and faculty enjoy getting to know each other at the welcome party. Generally held outdoors (weather permitting), this gathering encourages families to interact and socialize in addition to the residents.
Resident Wellness Day
Three resident cohorts enjoy one wellness day each. Each cohort is a mix of the 3 classes; they are excused from their clinical duties for one weekday so that can participate together in an activity of their choosing.
Holiday Party
The Holiday party is great fun with fellowship, great food and a wild White Elephant gift exchange. Residents , their spouses/SO’s and faculty are all invited.
“Having lived our lives in the Southeast, the Inland Northwest has been our greatest adventure yet. Spokane offers friendly hospitality by the locals you will meet and always offer ideas on things to do, and places to see. From the amazing Spokane symphony, to breathtaking views of Mt. Spokane, we enjoy Spokane and quickly have made it home.”
Lake Picnic
A faculty member hosts an annual day at the lake. A potluck spread of food satisfies the hunger that develops after water sports, volleyball, etc. A great chance for camaraderie in a beautiful natural setting.
One of the things I like most about this residency are the people I get to work with. I can work a full week with my co-residents and still want to hang out with them on my day off.
IMRS is a small, tight knit program which is exactly what I need during these challenging years. We know each other so well and have each other’s backs. It definitely helps me thrive.