The People
MICHELLE SOLIK, MS MD FACP
Program Director, Transitional Year Residency
Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency
Dr. Solik went to Xavier University for her undergraduate education, completed a Masters in Cardiovascular Physiology at Indiana University School of Medicine and then went on to Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine for her medical education before coming to St. Vincent to complete her Internal Medicine Residency training in 2014. She transitioned from being a 3rd year Internal Medicine Chief to academic faculty in 2017 and also took on the role as Chair of Resident Recruitment for the Internal Medicine Residency Program. She became an Associate Program Director for the Transitional Year Residency Program in July 2019 and also serves as an Associate Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program. She became the Program Director for the TY Program in July 2021 and is excited to continue developing this program into one of the best TY residency programs in the country. She is a wife and mother to two young boys and in her free time she loves to watch reality television and learn the piano (again) after a long hiatus.
Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency
Dr. Solik went to Xavier University for her undergraduate education, completed a Masters in Cardiovascular Physiology at Indiana University School of Medicine and then went on to Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine for her medical education before coming to St. Vincent to complete her Internal Medicine Residency training in 2014. She transitioned from being a 3rd year Internal Medicine Chief to academic faculty in 2017 and also took on the role as Chair of Resident Recruitment for the Internal Medicine Residency Program. She became an Associate Program Director for the Transitional Year Residency Program in July 2019 and also serves as an Associate Program Director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program. She became the Program Director for the TY Program in July 2021 and is excited to continue developing this program into one of the best TY residency programs in the country. She is a wife and mother to two young boys and in her free time she loves to watch reality television and learn the piano (again) after a long hiatus.
LAUREL B. FICK, M.D., F.A.C.P
Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency
Dr. Fick is a 2005 graduate of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and completed her Internal Medicine residency at the Medical University of South Carolina. She practices internal medicine with residents and students in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Dr. Fick loves to mentor students and residents, conduct educational research, and leads our program’s comprehensive wellness program. In her spare time she likes to spend time with her two girls, travel, exercise, and root for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Dr. Fick is a 2005 graduate of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine and completed her Internal Medicine residency at the Medical University of South Carolina. She practices internal medicine with residents and students in both the inpatient and outpatient settings. Dr. Fick loves to mentor students and residents, conduct educational research, and leads our program’s comprehensive wellness program. In her spare time she likes to spend time with her two girls, travel, exercise, and root for the St. Louis Cardinals.
KATY WENZEL
Program Coordinator
Katy earned her B.A. from the University of Iowa and has been with Ascension St. Vincent since 2008. She has been coordinating the Transitional Year program since 2018 and brings to the role a special fondness for supporting the residents and faculty! Katy often expresses how much she LOVES her position as well as the tremendous respect she has for those pursuing a career in medicine! She lives in Indianapolis with her husband and has three grown children.
Katy earned her B.A. from the University of Iowa and has been with Ascension St. Vincent since 2008. She has been coordinating the Transitional Year program since 2018 and brings to the role a special fondness for supporting the residents and faculty! Katy often expresses how much she LOVES her position as well as the tremendous respect she has for those pursuing a career in medicine! She lives in Indianapolis with her husband and has three grown children.
Program Faculty
The Transitional Year Program has a large number of dedicated full-time and volunteer clinical faculty in all of the specialties and subspecialties of Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics and beyond. The clinical teaching faculty at St Vincent Hospital are dedicated to medical education and have a wealth of experience in teaching and patient care. Many are recognized regionally and nationally for their particular skills, are friendly, and highly supportive of our residents.
Current Residents
Transitional Year
| NAME |
MEDICAL SCHOOL |
| Sarah Abdel-Mageed MD | Indiana University School of Medicine |
| Muzammil Ali-Khan DO | Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Laura Apple DO | Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Robert Berwanger MD | Indiana University School of Medicine |
| Karishma Daftary MD | The University of Louisville School of Medicine |
| Nicole Eckert MD | Indiana University School of Medicine |
| Lauren Estes MD | Indiana University School of Medicine |
| Madeline Hoover MD | Indiana University School of Medicine |
| Isaac Hunter MD | Indiana University School of Medicine |
| Adam Green DO | Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Joseph Kavanagh DO | Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Matthew Mosley MD | Southern Illinois University School of Medicine |
| Shreya Patel MD | Indiana University School of Medicine |
| Andrew Pund DO | Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine |
| John Sefton MD | Indiana University School of Medicine |
| Madeline Totten DO | New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Melinda Wei MD | Indiana University School of Medicine |
| Hanah Williams DO | Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine |
Our current class of residents are entering into advanced training in Anesthesiology, Diagnostic Radiology, PM&R, and Dermatology after completion of internship.
They will be continuing their advanced training at: Indiana University, Northwestern University, Ohio State University, and Medical College of Wisconsin.
They will be continuing their advanced training at: Indiana University, Northwestern University, Ohio State University, and Medical College of Wisconsin.