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Here you will find a collection of blended electronic resources to help our Residents through out their experience with Emergency Medicine - MSU/Lansing.
We hope you find these resources useful.
As one of the oldest emergency medicine residencies in the country, the MSU EM Residency-Lansing, conducted at Sparrow Health System and McLaren Greater Lansing has a long and vibrant history of existence. Founded by one of the founding fathers of emergency medicine, John Wiegenstein MD, who served as faculty in the residency until his retirement, was a man of great vision. He recruited dedicated faculty and established a collegial relationship between two healthcare systems in Lansing, Michigan and a long-standing relationship between the residency and Michigan State University, both through the College of Human Medicine and the College of Osteopathic Medicine that still exists today. We have the privilege of being affiliated with Michigan State University, a Big-10 school with all the attributes including a College of Veterinary Medicine, while retaining the community training focus. This model has served our residents well.
The philosophy of the residency is one of community training, with university affiliation, to create physicians who are skilled in emergency medicine, able to work in any setting, care for patients from all walks of life equally, and who we would be happy to see should we ever need emergency care. This residency was also the first dually accredited (ACGME/AOA) Emergency Medicine Residency in the world. Our graduates have travelled the globe, achieved fellowship status in many subspecialties, become leaders in national organizations, program directors, department directors, Heroes of Emergency Medicine, and leaders in their communities. Lansing has served as the home of ACEP, SAEM, and ABEM, and the Executive Director of ABEM is one of our former graduates and a former program director as well. ACEP and ABEM have been well served by our graduates as well.
Brandtly Yakey DO
Hometown: Fraser, Michigan
Undergrad: Michigan State University
Medical School: Lincoln Memorial DeBusk/COM
Outside Interests: Hiking, going to the movies, video games, Following MSU and Detroit Sports
Ahmed Hassabelnaby DO
Hometown: Sylavnia, OH
Undergrad: University of Ohio and The Ohio State University
Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Outside Interests: Basketball, Family, Civic and Political Engagement, Traveling, Buckeye Football
Matthew Kennedy DO
Hometown: Royal Oak, MI
Undergrad: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and University
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Outside Interests: Ice hockey, wood carving, motorcycles, books about American History
Aryan Toosi DO
Hometown: Scottsdale, AZ
Undergrad: Arizona State University
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine- Carolinas
Outside Interests: Caring for orchids, playing the harmonica, spending hours losing property in monopoly,
brushing our Keeshond, pursuing elite challenger status in Rocket League, and the Los Angeles Lakers
Cayla Ulrich DO
Hometown: Ormond Beach, FL
Undergrad: Florida State University
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine- Auburn, AL
Outside Interests: Spending time with my family and friends, cooking, gardening, traveling, kayaking, hiking, fishing, and running
Kristi Lizyness DO
Hometown: Harrison, MI
Undergrad: Saginaw Valley State University
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Outside Interests: Exercising, water sports, hiking, soccer, cooking and napping
Colton Roy DO
Hometown: Cloquet, MN
Undergrad: University of Minnesota- Twin Cities
Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Additional Education: Des Moines University- Master of Science in Anatomy
Outside Interests: Being disappointed by the Minnesota Vikings and Wild, science fiction novels, board games, golfing, and fishing
Phil Kostka MD
Hometown: Rosholt, WI
Undergrad: St. Norbert College
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin- Green Bay
Outside Interests: Spending time with my wife and kids, hunting and fishing, anything Marvel, baseball, and being a proud owner/shareholder of the best sports team in America, the Green Bay Packers!
Ciara Willis DO
Hometown: Richmond, IN
Undergrad: Miami University- Oxford, OH
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine- Auburn Campus
Outside Interests: Cat/dog animal rescue (my dog knows tons of tricks!), international mission work, euchre tournaments, boating, my faith, and of course my friends/family
Andrew Norris DO
Hometown: Santa Cruz, CA
Undergrad: St. Mary's College of California
Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine at Midwestern University
Outside Interests: Film and photography, S.F. Giants baseball, novice handyman, learning to fly fish, imagining the ideal meal for any given moment, and a good novel
Alex Brenner MD
Hometown: Shelbyville, MI
Undergrad: Grand Valley State University
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Outside Interests: Weight training, going to the beach or lakes, exploring new cuisines in new areas, cooking, Marvel/DC cinema and shows, interior design
Sarah Marchand DO
Hometown: Allen Park, MI
Undergrad: Michigan State University
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Outside Interests: MSU sports, traveling to northern Michigan, cooking, spending time with family and friends, playing with my dog
Brandtly Yakey DO
Hometown: Fraser, Michigan
Undergrad: Michigan State University
Medical School: Lincoln Memorial DeBusk/COM
Outside Interests: Hiking, going to the movies, video games, Following MSU and Detroit Sports
Danny Yau MD
Hometown: Redwood City, CA
Undergrad: University of California- Berkley
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Outside Interests: Hiking, Traveling, Tennis, Movies and Music
Ahmed Hassabelnaby DO
Hometown: Sylavnia, OH
Undergrad: University of Ohio and The Ohio State University
Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Outside Interests: Basketball, Family, Civic and Political Engagement, Traveling, Buckeye Football
Matthew Kennedy DO
Hometown: Royal Oak, MI
Undergrad: Virginia Polytechnic Institute and University
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Outside Interests: Ice hockey, wood carving, motorcycles, books about American History
Daniel LaForest DO
Hometown: Northville, MI
Undergrad: Wayne State University
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Outside Interests: Running, weight lifting, drumming and listening to music, golf, softball, basketball. Attending sporting events and concerts
Roman Fridline MD
Hometown: Flint, MI
Undergrad: Loyala University of Chicago, IL
Medical School: Central Michigan University
Outside Interests: Swimming, cooking, reading, hiking, camping, and outdoor recreation
Monty Roberts DO
Hometown: East Lansing, MI
Undergrad: University of Michigan
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Outside Interests: Working on and building computers, playing video games, board games and trivia, international traveling, outdoor hiking and camping
Amy Clark DO
Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
Undergrad: DePauw University- Go Tigers!
Medical School: University of Pikeville KYCOM
Outside Interests: Yard games- Spikeball and Kan Jam are two fo my favorites, soccer and biking, brightly colored tennis shoes, watching The Office; HUGE Indinapolis Colts and US Women's Soccer fan
Thomas Csepe DO
Hometown: Copley, OH
Undergrad: The Ohio State University
Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Outside Interests: Fishing, kayaking, hiking, working out, sports, and pretty much anything else outdoors
Heidi Lentz MD
Hometown: Laingsburg, MI
Undergrad: Michigan State University
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Outside Interests: Hiking and cuddling with my dog, traveling and exploring new places, exercising, camping, MSU basketball and football
Kyle Doran DO
Hometown: Elk Rapids, MI
Undergrad: Michigan State University
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Outside Interests: Golfing, boating, scuba diving, being outside, and watching the Lions win the Super Bowl next year
Ben Goulding DO
Hometown: Knoxville, TN
Undergrad: Auburn University
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Auburn
Outside Interests: Trail running, hiking, eating
Lauren English MD
Hometown: Port Sanilac, MI
Undergrad: Cental Michigan University
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Outside Interests: Exercise/Fitness, Exploring and hiking, outdoor activities, public health and sports medicine
Eli Schriever DO
Hometown: Eagle, ID
Undergrad: Brigham Young University
Medical School: Midwestern University- Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
Outside Interests: Asian cooking, travel, running, spending time with my wife and daughters
Andrew Korneffel DO
Hometown: Harrison Township, MI
Undergrad: Michigan State University
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Outside Interests: Biking, hiking, ultimate frisbee, disc golf, lighting, architecture
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