First-Year Resident Physicians
Second-Year Resident Physicians
Third-Year Resident Physicians
2012 Graduating Resident Physicians
2012 -2013 First-Year Resident Physicians
Laura Abels, D.O.
Dr. Abels graduated from Des Moines University in 2012. She received her undergraduate degree from Xavier University in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dr. Abels completed a student rotation at Mercy Family Medicine Residency Program.
Keith Bratulich, M.D.
Dr. Bratulich graduated from Ross University in 2012. His undergraduate education was completed at Minnesota State University. Dr. Bratulich was a paramedic for several years before going to medical school.
Devi Dunker, D.O.
Dr. Dunker graduated from Des Moines University in 2012. Her undergraduate studies were completed at Kansas State University. Dr. Dunker completed a student rotation at Mercy Family Medicine Residency Program.
Shoaib Malik, M.D.
Dr. Malik graduated from the Medical University of the Americas in Nevis in 2011. He completed his undergraduate studies at Rutgers University. Dr. Malik has been working as a research assistant at the JFK Medical Center Neurological Sciences Department in New Jersey prior to joining the residency program.
Samyuktha Muralidhara, M.D.
Dr. Muralidhara graduated from the University of Sint Eustatius in Netherlands Antilles in 2012. Her undergraduate degree was obtained from Michigan State University.
Tabassum Sharif, M.D.
Dr. Sharif graduated from Dow Medical College in Pakistan in 1985. She has worked at several clinics in Texas, most recently as a medical assistant at St. Luke’s Hospital in Houston prior to joining the residency program.
Brad Wilson, D.O.
Dr. Wilson graduated from the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2012. His undergraduate studies were completed at the University of Iowa.
Nicole Wilson, D.O.
Dr. Wilson graduated from the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2012. Her undergraduate studies were completed at the University of Iowa.
2012 - 2013 Second-Year Resident Physicians
Trevor Bond, D.O.
Dr. Bond graduated from Des Moines University in 2010. His undergraduate education was completed at Kansas State University. Dr. Bond completed a rotation as a student at the Mercy program. He spent time at a traditional osteopathic internship at Henry Ford Health Systems in Clinton Township, MI.
Kareem Cooper, M.D.
Dr. Cooper graduated from Medical University of the Americas in Nevis in 2011. His undergraduate studies were completed at Rutgers University. Dr. Cooper’s previous experience includes work as an adult education instructor and teacher for middle school students.
Jessica Kennedy, D.O.
Dr. Kennedy graduated from Des Moines University in 2011. She received her undergraduate degree from Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, IA, where she graduated Cum Laude.
Juby Joseph, M.D.
Dr. Joseph graduated from St. Matthews University in 2011. His undergraduate degree was obtained from the University of Texas-Arlington. Dr. Joseph was a certified pharmacy technician prior to medical school.
Paul Martis, M.D.
Dr. Martis graduated from the Medical University of the Americas in 2011. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Toronto. Dr. Martis worked as an AML analyst at a bank in Toronto prior to medical school.
Summera Qamar, M.D.
Dr. Qamar graduated from Xavier University in Aruba in 2008. Her undergraduate studies were completed at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Qamar worked as a health care aide since completing medical school.
Ojash Raval, D.O.
Dr. Raval is joining the program as a second year resident. He graduated from Des Moines University in 2011. Dr. Raval completed a rotating internship at St. Petersburg General Hospital in Florida in 2012.
Shelly Soltis, D.O.
Dr. Soltis graduated from Des Moines University in 2011. Her undergraduate studies were completed at Concordia College in Minnesota. Dr. Soltis completed a student rotation here at the Mercy program.
2012 - 2013 Third-Year Resident Physicians
Jonathan Crosbie, D.O.
Dr. Crosbie graduated from Des Moines University in 2010. His undergraduate education was completed at University of Northern Iowa and Iowa State University. Dr. Crosbie completed a rotation as a student at the Mercy program.
Anna Eason, M.D.
Dr. Eason graduated from American University of the Caribbean in 2010. Her undergraduate studies were completed at the University of Wyoming. At the University of Wyoming, Dr. Eason was placed on the President's List for five semesters and the Dean's List for two semesters.
Iffat Jahan, M.D.
Dr. Jahan graduated from St. Matthew’s University in Cayman in 2010. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Arlington. Dr. Jahan received the Texas Scholar of Academic Achievement at University of Texas at Arlington.
Gregory Jasinski, M.D.
Dr. Jasinski graduated from Poznan University of Medical Sciences in Poland in 2010. He completed his undergraduate studies at Rutgers University. Dr. Jasinski completed a rotation as a student here at the Mercy program.
Michael Nicholson, D.O.
Dr. Nicholson graduated from Des Moines University in 2010. His undergraduate degree was obtained from Buenta Vista University in Storm Lake. Dr. Nicholson received the Buena Vista University Trustee scholarship. He also completed a student rotation here at the Mercy program.
Trent Peterson, M.D.
Dr. Peterson graduated from Poznan University of Medical Sciences in Poland in 2010. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Dallas, and also attended San Antonio College. Dr. Peterson spent several years in the business profession as a sales representative before pursuing a career in medicine.
Maria Shue, D.O.
Dr. Shue graduated from Des Moines University in 2009. Her undergraduate studies were completed at the University of Central Oklahoma. Dr. Shue received an award for Excellence in Obstetrics/Gynecology.
Margaret Vitiritto, D.O.
Dr. Vitiritto graduated from Des Moines University in 2010. Her undergraduate studies were completed at University of Arizona and Iowa State University, as well as a law degree from Drake University. Dr. Vitiritto completed a student rotation here at the Mercy program.
2012 Graduating Resident Physicians
These program graduates will be practicing in the following locations.
Anindita Ahmed, M.D.
University of Texas – San Antonio Health System, San Antonio, Texas
Vinay Bhooma, M.D.
Aspirus Hospital, Wausau, Wisc.
Anupama Doppalapudi, M.D.
Geriatric Fellowship at Banner Health Sun City, Phoenix, Ariz.
Anita Heart, M.D.
Marshall Medical Center/Marshall Physicians, Sacramento, Calif.
Parveen Kaur, M.D.
Mercy Beaverdale Medical Clinic, Des Moines, Iowa
Hong Lin, M.D.
Bernabe Medical Center, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Ali Sajjadi, M.D.
Academic and Faculty Development Fellowship at University of Illinois – Rockford, Rockford, Ill.
Nader Sam, M.D.
Kaiser Permanente, San Diego, Calif.
