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PGY-4

Rana Alcheikh, M.D.

Rana graduated from Loyola University, Chicago, and originates from Schaumburg Illinois. She enjoys cooking, reading, singing and keeping active in her spare time. Rana chose St. Vincent as she felt it would offer her excellent training and a new family. "I truly feel cared for and welcome constantly. Residency is a challenging time and I couldn't think of a stronger support system than at St. Vincent." Family is very important to Rana and when she is away from her residency family, she enjoys spending time with her parents, her brother Bassil and her sister Nour.

Allie Ceranske, D.O.

Allie (Alexandria) graduated from A.T Still University of Arizona. Originally from Waupaca, Wisconsin, Allie enjoys anything outside, hot yoga, spending time with her family, knitting and traveling. Allie Chose St. Vincent because of the people. "St. Vincent has it all! It provides a community to train and live in. Past residents have gone on to fellowship, academic medicine and private practice so whatever your aspirations are? Training at St. V's can get you there." When Allie is away from residency life, she is spending time with her husband Eric (who is a Dentist) and their beloved Canine (a German Short Hair Pointer) Lou.

Emily Hadley, M.D.

An Indiana University graduate, Emily enjoys reading and thrifting. Emily rotated at St. Vincent as a 3rd year medical student and as a 4th year medical student. "I felt so at home. Everyone was welcoming, approachable and kind. The training and education was excellent and I knew this was a place where I could truly thrive." When Emily is away from residency life, she enjoys spending time with her wife Hannah, son Jude, dog, and cats.

Audrey Martin, D.O.

Audrey graduated from Marian University and is originally from Waterloo, Indiana. Audrey enjoys tennis, needle crafts, cooking and baking. Audrey rotated at St. Vincent as a medical student, enjoyed the experience (and the people/family friendly atmosphere) and knew this was the place for her. "St. Vincent's mission has a spiritual centered and holistic approach to practicing medicine, which has really resonated with my background and values." Audrey is married (to husband Joshua) and has one daughter and two dogs.

A University of Iowa graduate, Abby is originally from Huxley Iowa. She enjoys boating, paddle boarding, painting and HIIT workouts. Because several of her favorite OB docs at her medical school had graduated from Residency at St. Vincent, Abby was interested in learning more about the program. "Ultimately I loved the warm welcoming vibe of all the faculty and residents." When outside of residency, Abby enjoys spending time with her family including her parents and her brother (Ian).

PGY-3

Mary Fran Donovan, D.O.

Mary Fran graduated from Midwestern University in Chicago and hails from Northbrook Illinois. She chose St. Vincent because it "had an academic feel which pushed me to grow more when I rotated here as a med student. It was also very evident how close the residents were with each other and how passionate the attendings were about teaching. I'm thrilled to be at a program with such a strong sense of community and so many faculty members who are invested in my training." When Mary Fran is away from residency life, she enjoys yoga, running, the culinary arts (charcuterie boards!!) and binge watching reality TV (one of her not-so-secret-now favorites is the Bachelor).

Elizabeth Hart, M.D.

Elizabeth ("Paige") graduated from the University of Louisville and her hometown is Princeton, Kentucky. Paige chose St. Vincent because she "wanted a program where I would be trained to be a competent and confident generalist. I also wanted a place that would have great exposure to subspecialties to be well versed in rural settings. Not to mention how wonderful all the staff, nurses and attendings are here-it really feels like home." Paige enjoys traveling (especially to visit her sister Kate! Paige aspires to travel to 30 countries by the time she turns 30), trying local restaurants, hiking and exploring the great outdoors. Paige is also known to be an amateur bourbon connoisseur (and yes she would be happy to elaborate on this).

Dr. Megan Buechel, MD

Associate Program Director

Medical School: University of Arizona
Residency: Cleveland Clinic
Fellowship: University of Oklahoma

Jessica Meichtry, M.D,

Jessica ("Jess") is a Brookfield Wisconsin native who graduated from Central Michigan University. Outside of residency, she enjoys sushi, live music, cooking and the Bachelor (#bachelornation!). Jess chose St. Vincent "because of the well rounded, comprehensive training and the ability to connect with patients on a deeper level through the Centering Program. I immediately felt supported by the faculty, residents and staff."

Nicole Walden, D.O.

Nicole ("Niki") graduated from Kansas City University and hails from St. Louis, Missouri. "I rotated at St. Vincent during my 4th year of med school on the High Risk OB Service and fell in love with the program. The faculty and residents are hands on with teaching and involve you in patient care as a medical student. There is a diverse patient population and large patient volume. The High Risk Service in particular is very interesting and a great place to learn as a med student. The culture here is very supportive and everyone is willing to help. I was confident I would not only receive a great education and training but also have fun along the way." Outside of residency, Niki enjoys gardening, hot yoga, Harry Potter and being a proud Dog Mom to Rottweiler/German shepherd mix, Meyer. Niki also enjoys spending time with her fiance, Pedro, who recently joined her in Indianapolis to complete his residency in anesthesia at St. Vincent & IU. He is in his current intern year as a TY resident here at St. Vincent.

PGY-2

Jennifer Choe, M.D.

Jennifer ("Jen") is from Fort Lee, NJ and Seoul, South Korea and graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. Outside of residency, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Alex, who is a current Internal Medicine resident at IU, spoiling her fur babies (Maggie and Kay), traveling, crocheting and eating yummy things! Jen chose St. Vincent because she knew she would get exceptional training and be challenged in a supportive environment, while working with a great group of residents and faculty!

Adina Ionescu, MD

Program Director

Medical School: Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy

Residency: Flushing Hospital Medical Center

Haley Gesse, D.O.

Haley graduated from Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana and is originally from Michigan City, Indiana. She chose St. Vincent for residency because of the "family" atmosphere she experienced during her rotation as a medical student. "All of the residents and attendings I met provided a welcoming feeling and I instantly felt at home." Haley also loves how St. Vincent is a smaller program, but she has access to top-notch faculty! She thinks Indianapolis is a great city as well because it has all the amenities of a big city with a small-town feel. She is extremely excited to spend her next 4 years at St. Vincent! In her free time, Haley enjoys binge watching shows on Netflix, researching the next tattoo she wants, and playing with her cat named Bovie.

Megan Gray, D.O.

Megan is from Lafayette, Indiana and graduated from Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Megan rotated at St. Vincent as a 4th year medical student. "I wanted to go to a residency program that would teach me to be a better physician. During my rotation, I assisted with the care of high acuity patients and was surrounded by so many great supportive physicians. Everyone was very welcoming! I also love Indy (which is absolutely amazing) and being close to family and friends.” Megan enjoys outdoor activities, cooking, concerts, traveling, and spending time with her girlfriend, Arielle, and her cat, Maribelle.

Abby Rewoldt, M.D

PGY-1

Abigail Enright, D.O.

Abigail ("Gail") is an Indiana native who graduated from Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Outside of residency, she enjoys pickleball, tennis, walks on the Monon, reading and traveling. Gail chose St. Vincent "because she immediately felt the camaraderie among the residents. She also appreciated the close-knit relationships with the faculty and their investment not only in the residents' training but also in their personal well-being.” St. Vincent has a small- program feel with big-program opportunities and I am so excited to learn and grow here over the next 4 years!”

Kaila Herold, M.D.

Kaila graduated from the Medical College of Wisconsin and her hometown is Longmont, CO. Kaila chose St. Vincent because she "felt a very strong sense of support and community among the residents and faculty, which resonated with her on day one. She was also attracted to the high-volume comprehensive training and program’s strong history of generalists!" Kaila enjoys weight training, cycling, reading, reality tv, and visiting hot springs.

Samantha McCarty, M.D.

Samantha (“Sam”), a graduate of Indiana University School of Medicine, hails from Zionsville, Indiana. "It was so obvious that all the residents are great friends outside of work, which is something I was really looking for in a program. The residents I met through the match process were ones I could look up to and would be lucky to learn from!" Outside of residency, Sam enjoys reading, hiking, playing piano, and playing fetch and training her new puppy Nyx.

Stella Protopapas, M.D.

Stella is from New Haven, Ct and graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine. Stella enjoys growing vegetables, hiking, hosting parties, and dancing. . When outside of residency, she spends time with her husband, Wed, and her English Bulldog, Walter! Stella chose St. Vincent due to the “easy-going nature of the residents and faculty, as well as the high surgical volume available”. “I would be supported, but continuously pushed to improve my skills as an OB/GYN, and as someone who wants to work in a sustainable healthcare administration, it was very exciting to me to work for a hospital system that has already pledged carbon neutrality for 2040, a rarity in the US. “

Deanna Taiym, D.O.

Deanna graduated from Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine and hails from Chicago, IL. My decision to pursue residency at Ascension St. Vincent was strongly influenced by my rotation experience during my fourth year of medical school. I sought a program that would allow me to be most confident in my surgical abilities after training. The exceptional skills of the residents were not the only aspect that impressed me. The sense of warmth and camaraderie among the residents made me feel welcomed. This inclusive and supportive atmosphere is a reflection of the program's commitment to fostering a positive learning environment." Outside of residency, Deanna enjoys cooking, spending time with family, being outdoors (specifically playing tennis, nature walks, and time on the beach), and finding the best matcha latte in town!