Meet Our Class of 2026
Mark Bugada, DO
Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate University: University of Dayton
Medical interests: Osteopathic medicine, musculoskeletal pathology, ultrasound, pediatrics, preventative medicine, addiction medicine, academic medicine
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, soccer, golf, hiking, audiobooks, board games, cooking, and baking
Future plans: After residency, I am planning on doing a fellowship in osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine/ osteopathic manipulative medicine (NMM/OMM). I would like to continue my career in practicing comprehensive family medicine, where I can wholistically care for and develop relationships with my patients. I also want to stay involved in academic medicine through working with both medical students and residents. Finally, I hope to stay connected with my community through volunteering at a free clinic.
Why Dublin: I chose Dublin Methodist for many reasons, but most importantly, I chose it for the people. I was fortunate to rotate through this program in medical school, and I experienced a supportive learning environment that challenged me to grow while focusing on wellness. Furthermore, I am excited for the strong training Dublin Methodist has to offer in osteopathic medicine, ultrasound, goal-oriented care, and community medicine.
Amelia Chapman-Rose, DO
Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: Ohio University
Medical Interests: Outpatient medicine, sports medicine, preventative medicine, lifestyle medicine, women's health, osteopathic manipulative medicine, point-of-care ultrasound
Hobbies: Spending time with my husband, bunny, and dog, managing the motorsport endurance race team I co-founded with my husband, playing the drums, exercising, crocheting, baking, and spending time with family and friends
Future Plans: My plan is to become a Sports Medicine physician and offer integrative approaches to health and wellness for athletes and members of the community. I would like to become a team physician for a local high school and aide in developing health education platforms within the school system. I would also like to combine my interest in sports medicine and women's health to counsel women of all ages on how to live healthy, active lifestyles throughout adolescent, pregnant/post-partum, and post-menopausal stages.
Why Dublin? I chose Dublin Methodist Hospital because of the instant connection I felt to the program and faculty during my interview. This program's innovative approach to resident education as well as its unique elective opportunities and tracks highlights just how much support you receive for creating a path that will help you achieve your career goals. The love and support from the faculty and staff and the camaraderie between resident classes is beyond compare!
Amanda Martinez, DO
Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate University: Florida State University
Medical Interests: Community, integrative, and preventative Medicine, OMT, acupuncture, global health, women’s health, health equity, yoga, and nutrition
Hobbies: All things health and wellness, hiking, traveling, spending quality time with family and friends, photography, artistic and DIY projects, interior decorating, road trips, working out, and yoga
Future Plans: My overall goal as a family medicine physician is to increase representation in medicine while alleviating healthcare disparities in underserved communities. I also look forward to implementing osteopathic principles along with preventative and complementary measures in my practice.
Why Dublin? I choose the dream team at Dublin Methodist because during all of my interactions and interviews everyone was so kind and welcoming, allowing me to envision myself contributing to the program’s already supportive and positive atmosphere. With my particular interests in acupuncture, lifestyle medicine, and OMT already being well established components of the program, it was undeniable how much of a great fit it was for me and my overall professional goals. I knew the program would not only prepare me to be a great and well-rounded family medicine physician but would also prioritize my own personal wellness throughout my training.
Leah Parker, DO
Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: The Ohio State University
Medical Interests: Preventative Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Community Medicine, Point-of-Care Ultrasound, Behavioral Health
Hobbies: Exploring local parks with my dog, fishing with my husband, trying new restaurants, cooking, baking, gardening, and spending time with family and friends.
Future Plans: I plan to practice outpatient family medicine in Ohio. My dream practice would be to provide preventive care to multiple generations of families and develop a long-term relationship with my patients to support them in multiple phases of their lives.
Why Dublin: I chose Dublin Methodist Family Medicine because of their focus on outpatient family medicine along with the ability to tailor my education to my specific interests with multiple elective opportunities, especially their OMM and ultrasound curriculum. During my audition rotation, I quickly learned that the residents and faculty genuinely cared for each other, and I knew that it was the place I would feel supported during residency while also being challenged to reach my goals. I am very excited to be a part of the Dublin Dream Team!
Marcus Penza, DO
Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate University: Walsh University
Medical Interests: Outpatient Medicine, Sports Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, Point-of-Care Ultrasound, Community Medicine
Hobbies: Watching golf, playing golf, learning golf…volleyball, trying new restaurants, listening to (almost) all genres of music, watching and attending Ohio State Football games, and spending time with my friends and family
Future Plans: After residency, I plan to pursue a Sports Medicine Fellowship and then settle down in Ohio, most likely Central or Northeastern Ohio, where I would offer family and sports medicine services to the patients of the area. I also would like to become a team physician for a local high school or college and use my skills to help prevent injuries as well as help athletes recover from injuries so that they can continue on in their sports careers.
Why Dublin: I chose the Dublin Methodist Family Medicine Program to spend the most important years of my medical career because I believe the program has one of the strongest faculty boards as well as the best resources for residents. The program really emphasizes the importance of caring for its patients but also places a major emphasis on caring for yourself. I did not do an audition rotation here, but my interview experience with the program was so encouraging and personable that I simply could not ignore my gut feeling that Dublin Methodist was the place for me.
Kelly Steffan, DO
Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: Ohio Dominican University
Medical Interests: Outpatient medicine, behavioral health, pediatrics, OMT
Hobbies: Sand volleyball, piano, gardening, watching reruns of "The Office", spending time with family & friends
Future plans: Finish DMHFM residency, practice in Columbus for a few years, then eventually move back to NW Ohio to be closer to family and serve my hometown.
Why Dublin: I have always been big on community, and DMHFM offers a sense of community like no other. The amount of support offered at every level creates the ideal learning environment. Every interaction I've had at DMH has confirmed that this is the place that will allow me to become the most well rounded physician and person I can be.