General Surgery Residency
Meet the Residents
Jordan Christopher, DO
Kyle Moehlin, DO
Tareq Tayyan, DO
PGY2 Residents
Andrew Arnold, DO
Undergraduate: The University of Alaska
Medical School: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
Interests: Biking, skiing, Hunting, woodworking, spending time outside
Why Genesys: Good surgical caseload in a community hospital, with good development of resident autonomy under supportive attendings.
Dane Baker, DO
Undergraduate: Pennsylvania State University
Medical School: Kansas City University
Interests: Space, dogs, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, dairy products
Why Genesys: I chose Genesys because the knowledge and skills of the residents were above what I had seen at other hospitals while auditioning as a medical student.
Rachel Hardy, DO
Undergraduate: University of Oklahoma
Medical School: Oklahoma State College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests: baking, cooking, and creating new recipes, working out, spending time with family, swimming, watching movies at the drive-in theater, going to the lake, playing with my family’s cat and Saint Bernard.
Don Messick, MD
Undergraduate: Brigham Young University
Medical School: St. George's University
Interests: Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Cars, Spending time with Family
Why Genesys: The faculty allows a lot of autonomy to the residents starting early in training. Very good case load and variety.
PGY3 Residents
Adriana Sharp, DO
Undergraduate: University of Oklahoma
Medical School: Oklahoma State College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests: When I’m not at the hospital I love playing with my cat, watching anything in the Marvel or Harry Potter Universes, catching up on SNL, cheering on the Sooners, traveling, golfing and exploring Michigan’s many lakes.
Matthew Sowa, DO
Undergraduate: Texas Tech University
Medical School: Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hutton White, MD
Undergraduate: University of Kentucky
Medical School: AUC School of Medicine
Interests: Hunting with my two dogs, traveling with my wife Allie and watching my Tennessee Titans.
Carly Young, MD
Undergraduate: University of Michigan
Medical School: AUC School of Medicine
Hobbies: CrossFit, playing with my cat, watching Michigan Football
Why Genesys: The attendings truly foster resident learning which promotes a dynamic educational environment.
PGY4 Residents
Nicholas Fitzpatrick, DO
Undergraduate: University of Central Florida
Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests: Working out, hiking, reading, movies, videogames, audiobooks, yoga
Why Genesys: The program has very supportive attendings that cover a wide variety of surgical specialties.
Jacob Schaub, DO
Undergraduate: Michigan State University
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests: Working out, rock climbing, hiking, tournament paintball
Why Genesys:Extensive case volume and early operative experience in a community hospital environment.
Kaitlyn Stevens, DO
My love for travel, international adventure, and providing for underserved communities with minimal access to quality health care ignited across these experiences, and has since lead me across New Zealand, Australia, the UK, Germany, Italy, the Bahamas, and also 2 more mission trips while at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, to El Salvador and the Dominican Republic. My goal is to incorporate this passion for servicing underprivileged communities into future practice.
When I’m not in the OR, I enjoy scuba diving, marine science, water sports, outdoor adventure, traveling, personal fitness, mountain-biking, football!, playing musical instruments, cooking/baking, family time, photography, and snuggling my doggos. My movie genre of choice is comedy!
Why I love Genesys: The early operative exposure, autonomy, medical/clinical confidence, and technical skill for each year of respective training is second-to-none. The attendings are enthusiastic, engaged, and active in resident learning, while promoting autonomy,independent decision making, confidence in patient management - both medically and procedurally, and instilling critical thinking skills. The pure volume and diversity of cases, in addition to the aforementioned, will ensure I graduate an exceptionally competent, technically-sound general surgeon who can start practicing confidently immediately out of training, yet will also provide the foundation needed to pursue fellowship as a competitive, able applicant.
PGY5 Residents
Breda Knott, DO
Undergraduate: Mercyhurst University
Medical School: A.T. Still University - KCOM
Interests: Buffalo Sabres, Buffalo Bills, traveling, and spending time with my fur-niece, Palmer, an English Bulldog
Why Genesys: Residents are consistently challenged with autonomy, early operative experience, and high case volume.
Holland Korbitz, DO
Daniel Rivera, DO
Undergraduate: Old Dominion University
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - VA
Interests: Working out/running, Joe Rogan podcast, fantasy football, anything outdoors
Why Genesys: At the end of my 5 years of residency I want to feel comfortable practicing on my own.