Class of 2027
Adrianna Carlton-Pitts
Undergraduate: University Of Cincinnati
Medical school: OUHCOM
Medical Interests: I am interested in Lifestyle Medicine, obesity medicine, preventative medicine, LGBTQ health, adolescent medicine, OMT, and serving vulnerable and underserved populations.
Hobbies: I enjoy cooking, baking, binge watching TV shows, attending concerts, collecting sneakers, spending time with my husband and family, and doing anything that pertains to Christmas!
Why Dublin: It is important to me to be in a program that is Osteopathic accredited, gives strong outpatient training, values wellness, has a familial environment, gives exposure to a diverse patient population, and provides room for me to explore my interests. The most important part is that it is a program with high quality training that challenges you to become the best doctor they know you can be! The real question is, "Why not Dublin?"!
Connor Davis, DO
Undergraduate University: Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Medical School: OUHCOM
Medical Interests: · Outpatient Medicine, Sports Medicine, Preventative Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Point-of-care Ultrasound, Community Medicine
Future Plans: After residency, I plan to become a Sports Medicine physician incorporating a multifaceted approach to optimize athletes’ health and well-being as a team physician through preventative and evidence-based medicine. I will look to utilize my training in lifestyle medicine and osteopathic manipulative medicine to wholistically care for my future community of practice, develop meaningful relationships with my patients, and encourage them in their respective journey towards wellness. Finally, I look forward to continued service through our church’s free medical clinic for our local underserved community.
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, playing soccer, golfing, running, traveling, watching documentaries, trying new coffee shops, co-leading my church’s small group, and listening to music.
Why Dublin Methodist: I chose the Dublin Methodist Family Medicine Program because of genuine sense of community amongst faculty and colleagues alike, as well as the ability to tailor my residency education to my specific areas of interest through the Ultrasound, OMM, and Lifestyle Medicine curriculums. During my time with the program in medical school, I felt supported from the start and quickly appreciated the personable and intentional nature of the team. The level of camaraderie within the Dublin Methodist walls cultivates a learning environment that exemplifies an enthusiasm for the well-being of our patients, our team, and our community. I couldn’t be more excited to be joining the Dublin Dream Team!
Jon Burton, DO
Undergraduate University: Grove City College
Medical School: OUHCOM
Medical Interests: Outpatient medicine, lifestyle medicine, sports medicine, behavioral health, community medicine, OMT, point-of-care ultrasound
Future Plans: I hope to practice comprehensive outpatient medicine in central Ohio. My dream practice would allow me to incorporate lifestyle medicine, sports medicine, behavioral health, and OMT into my daily practice (to name a few). I look forward to providing compassionate care and building trusted and long-term relationships with each patient and the community that I work/serve alongside.
Hobbies: Spending time with my wife/family, hanging out with friends, playing/coaching soccer, running/weightlifting, watching sports
Why Dublin Methodist: The list of reasons for choosing Dublin could go on-and-on. A few of them include the genuine and caring faculty, co-residents, and staff, and a high-quality learning experience with an emphasis on outpatient training. Additionally, the established curriculum tracks/elective opportunities allow for an opportunity to gain a deeper knowledge of the different areas of medicine that I am the most interested in. Dublin FM also provides the perfect balance between challenge/growth and wellness/support. This balance has created a learning environment that will allow me to be the best physician that I can be for my future patients!
Tyler Knapp, DO
Undergraduate University: The Ohio State University
Medical school: OUHCOM
Medical Interests: Outpatient Family Medicine, Sports Medicine, Rural Medicine, Point-of-Care Ultrasound
Future Plans: I plan on pursuing a fellowship in Sports Medicine after completing residency. I look forward to practicing both family medicine and sports medicine in a more “small town” or rural area in Central or Northeast Ohio. I am excited to one day provide sports medicine services to a local school district while also offering general outpatient family medicine to areas that might not have adequate primary care access currently.
Hobbies: Spending time with my wife and our families and friends, hiking, travelling, attending OSU football games (Go Bucks!), and trying out new recipes and restaurants.
Why Dublin Methodist: One of the main reasons I chose Dublin Family Medicine was the amazing sense of community within the program that was evident from day one of my Sub-I rotation during medical school. The support offered top-down, from the faculty to the staff and other residents, was unmatched and made me feel part of the team even as a rotating medical student. Dublin Family Medicine also aligns very closely with my own goals that I have for my future, including an outpatient focus while also allowing room for exploring my interests of sports medicine and point-of-care ultrasound.
Sam Hamilton, DO
Undergraduate University: University of Kentucky
Medical School: University of Pikeville- KYCOM
Medical Interests: Outpatient, Rural/community medicine, OMT, preventative and lifestyle medicine.
Future Plans: After residency I hope to practice in a rural community doing outpatient medicine and working to expand access to quality healthcare to underserved populations. I hope to settle close to my hometown with my fiance, who is also a family medicine physician and potentially open our own small town family practice.
Hobbies: Spending time with my family, friends, and my dog Willow, reading, cooking and baking, being outside (especially in the summer), gardening, camping (moreso "glamping"), and trying new foods & restaurants with my Fiance!
Why Dublin Methodist: I chose Dublin Methodist because, while rotating with them as a student, I truly felt like it was my perfect fit. There is a true family connection between the residents, faculty, and office staff and knew I wanted that in a program. I also felt Dublin would be the best place to build the career I want to have and truly be supported in becoming the best physician I can be.
Taylor Boyd, DO
Undergraduate University: Ohio University
Medical School: OUHCOM
Medical Interests: Outpatient medicine, preventative medicine, osteopathic manipulative medicine, pediatrics, academic medicine, rural medicine
Future Plans: After residency, I plan to practice outpatient family medicine in a rural Ohio town, most likely in southern or southeast Ohio. My goal is to practice comprehensive medicine, using OMT, performing procedures and caring for people of all ages, from all walks of life. I hope to work for a medical school soon after residency, either teaching family medicine topics or OMT.
Hobbies: I love spending time with my husband, daughter and dog. We love to explore local coffee shops and restaurants. I am a die-hard Cincinnati Bengals fan and enjoy going to football games when I can. I also enjoy traveling, serving in my church, going to concerts, and watching reruns of Survivor.
Why Dublin: I chose Dublin Methodist because their mission to train excellent, well-rounded outpatient physicians was exactly what I needed. I knew the outpatient continuity offered at Dublin Methodist would expose me to a wide variety of patient populations, opportunity for procedures and ability to grow my OMT skills, all while still challenging myself in the inpatient setting. The faculty and staff at Dublin Methodist were some of the most encouraging and supportive that I had encountered! I knew they would be wonderful mentors to help me become the physician I know I can be. During my sub-I, the residents and faculty created a fun, supportive environment for learning and growth that I knew would help make these next three years worth it!
Class of 2026
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!
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
Class of 2025
Ruth Gakpo, DO
Medical School: Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: Wheaton College , MA
Medical Interests: Outpatient medicine, Global health, Care of the underserved, Community health
Hobbies: Traveling, photography, and reading
Future Plans: In the short term I envision working in the outpatient setting in the central Ohio area providing primary care. In the future, I hope to contribute to global health work in Sub-Saharan Africa, starting with the country of my birth, Ghana.
Why Dublin? I chose Dublin Methodist due to its emphasis in training with an outpatient focus as well as resident wellness. In addition, I have an interest in global health and Dublin Methodist offers opportunities and support to engage in interests with its ample elective time.
Kyle Hopkins, DO
Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Medicine
Undergraduate University: The Ohio State University
Medical Interests: Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, Sports Medicine, Point-of-Care Ultrasound, Academic Medicine, Community Medicine, Outpatient Preventative Medicine, Cardiology.
Hobbies: Competitive swimming, Buckeye football and basketball, boards games (especially Catan, Ticket to Ride, rummy-style games), reading books, and of course spending time with family, friends, and my cat, Joey.
Future Plans: After residency and possibly a sports medicine fellowship, I hope to stay in Ohio to continue serving patients through a combination of primary care and sports medicine. I also aim to continue serving the community through free clinics and other community resources. One of the other long-term dreams I'm pursuing is the idea of being a primary sports medicine/OMT contact for swimmers either with a high school or college team, or with a broader organization like USA Swimming.
Why Dublin? I chose Dublin Methodist because of the program's emphasis and strengths in OMT, sports medicine, ultrasound, and thorough outpatient family medicine. To have these highlights plus being such a compassionate, knowledgeable, and positive team of residents, faculty, and staff was too good of a chance to pass up.
Matt Kochheiser, DO
Chief Resident
Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Medicine
Undergraduate University: Mount Vernon Nazarene University
Medical Interests: Outpatient Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, OMT, Behavioral Health, Dermatology, Community Medicine, and Preventative Medicine.
Hobbies: Hiking, fishing, exploring the outdoors, spending time with friends and family, cooking, video games, listening to country music.
Future Plans: I plan to practice outpatient family medicine in rural Ohio where I can provide a wide variety of services to the patients I serve. I hope to create a comfortable environment where patients feel heard and know they are cared for.
Why Dublin? I chose Dublin Methodist because I knew it was a program that would challenge me to achieve my career goals, while also supporting me every step of the way. With an emphasis on outpatient care, as well as ample learning opportunities in ultrasound, OMT, and elective time for personally tailored experiences, Dublin's program fit nicely with what I was looking for. I The program's forward-thinking, goal driven approach to resident education, supportive and friendly culture, and genuine commitment to patient, resident, faculty, and staff wellbeing were important factors that helped me know I wanted to join the Dublin Dream Team!
Jessica McRae, DO
Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Medicine
Undergraduate University: Ohio University
Medical Interests: Sports medicine, Addiction medicine, Preventative medicine, and Pediatrics.
Hobbies: Hiking, golfing, traveling, spending time with family, friends, and my pup
Future Plans: Practicing outpatient family medicine while incorporating sports medicine with a strong pediatric patient population.
Why Dublin? I chose Dublin Family Medicine because of its strong outpatient focus and emphasis on OMT, wellness, and sports medicine. But above all, I chose the program because of its welcoming and friendly environment that I felt from the minute I began my rotation as a fourth-year along with through the interview process.
Chynna Smith, DO
Chief Resident
Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Medicine
Undergraduate University: Baldwin Wallace University
Medical Interests: Osteopathic manipulation, preventive medicine, dermatology, pediatrics and academic medicine.
Hobbies: I enjoy serving at my church, traveling, attending concerts and musicals, DIY projects, "reading" audible books, and hanging out with family and friends. Oh- and my niece is my new selfie partner.
Future Plans: Graduate medical education faculty and/or hospital leadership.
Why Dublin? I chose Dublin Methodist for its unique outpatient FM focus and intentional faculty support. It was a major plus that the residents were physician leaders and valued wellness.
Aichetou Waiga, DO
Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Medicine
Undergraduate University: University of Nicaragua, Xavier University
Medical Interests: I am interested in women's health and global health
Future Plans: Eventually, my goal is to have my own free clinic in Mauritania and spend a few months out of the year giving back to my community!
About Me: My name is Aichetou and I am originally from Mauritania, a large country in West Africa. I moved to the states when I was 12 in 2007 and I’ve lived in Ohio since then, bouncing around between Cincinnati, Athens and now Columbus! I love Family Medicine because no two days look the same and I enjoy the variety of seeing both adults and children. I have two lovely fur babies, Luna and Sol. I come from a large family of 11 siblings. I’m really excited to be a part of the Dublin Dream Team!
Favorite Food: Peanut Stew
Hobbies: Reading romance novels, rewatching The Office, biking around Columbus
Why Dublin? I felt the most at peace and at "home" during my audition rotation. The residents, staff and faculty were incredibly welcoming and I loved the patients, too!
Fun Facts? I speak 4 languages (English, French, Spanish, Fulani) and I can understand Soninke and Wolof, both of which are native languages in West Africa. I'm a pretty good cook and I love hosting friends and family in my home.
Faculty
Ben Bring,
DO, MBA, FAAFP, CAQSM
Program Director
Hobbies: Traveling with my wife and two kids, running, weightlifting, basketball, soccer, inventing things and solving problems.
Interesting facts: I have a patent to help treat musculoskeletal pain called MyoGlove. My brother and I were on the Price is Right in 2006. Amateur DJ (DJ HamSlam) and creating music playlists. I love to travel and have been to 31 different countries and 38 states. Some of my favorite places to visit are any national parks and our family spends most of our vacations visiting these areas! Recently I have been fortunate to attend two wilderness medicine conferences in Chile and Bhutan.
Favorite Foods: Giordano’s pizza, Local Cantina, Fukuryu Ramen, High Bank Distillery
Dublin Dream Team: What can you say about the greatest residency team ever assembled? I am so fortunate to serve as program director of this incredible team and we would be so honored for you to come and train with us! Our group of residents, faculty, and staff are innovative thinkers who challenge the status quo through daily continuous improvement. We are lucky to have an exceptional group of residents, who are going to be some of the finest family physicians in the country. Our world class faculty will help you identify your passions and teach you so many wonderful skills so that you can perform to the highest of your abilities. We have several tracks and areas of concentration that will give you a personalized residency experience while working within one of the best healthcare systems at OhioHealth. We would be so thrilled for you to come and join our Dublin Dream Team!
Rebecca Grant, MD
Associate Program Director
About Me: I am born and raised in a small town on the Ohio River, called Portsmouth, Ohio. After high school, I attended The Ohio State University and continued to reside in Columbus for medical school at OSUCOM and residency training in the Department of Family Medicine at Ohio State. I subsequently served as Associate Clinical Professor at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center's giving me the opportunity to teach residents and medical students. I simultaneously was able to hone my passion of caring for adolescents by working as adjunct faculty and lead physician for Nationwide Children's Hospital Primary Care Teen Clinic. I currently serve as an Associate Program Director of the Dublin Family Medicine Dream Team. I love mentoring young learners to help them reach their personal and career goals.
Medical Interests: Adolescent Health, Women's Health, Contraception, Chronic disease management, Caring for underserved patients
Hobbies: I love to participate in group fitness classes, particularly Hip-Hop fitness. I am a Quadruple Buckeye, so I love OSU football and tailgating. I also enjoy participating in community events with my local sorority chapter, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. And I can't forget, I enjoy watching reality TV (don't judge me!)
Favorite Foods: Italian food, Popcorn (cheddar preferably) and carrot cake!
What do you love about your job? I love pouring into the next generation of physicians. It is gratifying to see the professional and personal growth over the course of residency and see our residents become well-rounded, compassion, competent physicians.
Fun Facts: I was a member of a singing group from my hometown, Portsmouth, Ohio during my teenage years called the Daughter of Freedom. We sang locally and all over the state of Ohio including the national anthem at a Cincinnati Reds game.
Kelly Miller, DO
Associate Program Director
About me: I grew up near Lima, Ohio. I met my husband in grade school and we have been together since high school. We have one son and we just adopted a puppy. I went to the University of Dayton for undergrad and then attended Midwestern University, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. I did my Family Medicine Residency at La Grange Memorial Hospital in La Grange, IL where I served as Chief Resident. We moved to Columbus after I finished residency to be closer to our extended families. I was in an OhioHealth Primary Care practice for just over 10 years, in Grove City before jumping into GME.
Medical Interests: I appreciate the wide range of conditions and patients that family medicine offers. I specifically enjoy pediatrics, dermatology and practice management. I find it rewarding to help patients through their concerns and I enjoy working through complex cases.
Hobbies: I enjoy gardening and all things flower related. My husband recently built me a greenhouse and that is usually where you can find me. One of my favorite hobbies, if you can call it that, is watching a sunset over water, especially in the Florida Keys. My son plays travel hockey and my husband builds an ice rink in the back yard every winter. I enjoy watching him play and playing with him, although he can skate circles around me at this point. As a family we enjoy fishing, boating, kayaking, camping, traveling, Buckeye football and tailgating.
Favorite Foods: I love all things grapefruit! I also love all kinds of food: authentic Italian, Indian, Thai, sushi, Greek, Latin, seafood, I could go on and on.
What do you love about your job: I really enjoy getting to know patients and really taking the time to help them understand their condition and the “why” behind the medicine. Similarly, I find that teaching students/residents how to think through the problems of medicine is one of the most worthwhile things one can be taught. Some of the most fulfilling experiences I have had, have been watching those I’ve taught, patients or students, get to the point that they have learned how to think through those situations on their own.
Fun facts: I have an “irrational” fear (per my husband) of sharks. Although I very much enjoy shark fishing in the Keys…as long as I’m on the boat!
Kostas Demertzis, MD
Assistant Program Director
About me: I moved to the U.S. from Greece 7 years ago from an island in the North Aegean Sea called Samos. I went to med school in the port city of Ancona, Italy. After med school, I returned to Greece, where I finished my Family Medicine residency, got married to my Greek American wife, and had three kids (our son, Niko, and twins, Philip and Veronica.) Professionally, I worked as an attending physician in the public health system, and I thought that my career was on-track. But life is unpredictable, and when the economic crisis hit, my wife and I decided to move to Ohio (“returning” for her, “immigrating” for me). It was a crazy idea that ended up well! I was lucky to be part of the beginning of the Dublin FM residency as part of its first class of residents, and lucky again (after completing a one-year fellowship in Quality and Safety at Riverside Hospital) to have the opportunity to serve as a faculty member in our residency, where I can work with people that I like and who share similar views about Family Medicine and medical education.
Medical Interests: Outpatient FM has always been my “thing.” Medical Education and Quality/Population Health were always in my DNA and became a reality when I started practicing in the U.S.
Hobbies: I like working out and running, and I have recently re-visited my first passion—basketball--because I have started playing with my kids! Let’s hope that I don’t end up with a broken ankle!
Favorite Foods: Any “good food” in general. On principle, I don’t have favorite foods because it would stop me from tasting other food!
What do you love about your job: I’m happy to do a job that I can bring my passion to. This position gives me the possibility to positively influence patients and learners, and Dublin provides the best environment to achieve that, and it’s exciting to be a part of a growing program.
Fun Facts: My kids call me “Dr. No” and the “Common Sense Guy”! I think any parent can relate with that!
Jennifer Hetrick, MD
Assistant Program Director
About me: I grew up an hour north of Columbus in Marion, Ohio. I went to the University of Pennsylvania for undergrad and then attended Case Western for medical school. I then completed residency at University of Missouri School of Medicine, where I served as chief resident, and stayed on as faculty for five years. My most important job is being mom to my two teenagers daughters. I have had a variety of family medicine and urgent care jobs, and I am thrilled to settle in as faculty as part of the Dublin Dream Team, where I work with such great people and am able to practice lifestyle medicine. I also have a direct primary care practice in Worthington, Ohio.
Medical Interests: Lifestyle medicine, solving complex medical cases/medical mysteries, and caring for patients through all stages of life.
Hobbies: When I’m not taking care of business, I love doing anything that has to do with water and being outside. I love spending time with my kids and dogs, and also enjoy home improvement projects.
Favorite Foods: Anything gluten free and vegan. I love pad thai and ethnic foods.
What do you love about your job: The people! The residents, the faculty, the staff, the medical students, the patients, everyone.
Dorvan Byler, DO
Assistant Program Director
About me: I am a recent graduate from Dublin Family Medicine (class of 2023) who decided to stick around! My wife Miranda and I met at Kent State University where we completed our undergrad degrees. We moved to Columbus from north east Ohio when I started medical school at Ohio University, and we now plan to live here forever. We have two-year-old twins, Atlas and Ophelia, who keep us very occupied. We are both very active in a small community church that we love.
Medical Interests: Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine, behavioral health, and underserved care. One of my favorite things about my faculty role is that I can interact with all three of these interests: I am an Osteopathic Education faculty member, I supervise our Longitudinal Psychotherapy Track, and I help out with precepting at the Wellness on Wheels clinic that cares for patients who are living at the Van Buren Shelter near downtown Columbus. A new interest of mine is providing primary care for patients with eating disorders, and I am actively working on educating myself and our office on the best ways to do this!
Hobbies: My wife and I are currently watching Survivor, starting from season 1. I love playing table top role playing games with friends and PlayStation games by myself. I find my kids to be endlessly entertaining. I am a season ticketholder and avid supporter of the Greatest Team the World Has Ever Seen, The Yellow Soccer Team, the 2023 MLS Champions, the Columbus Crew!
Favorite Foods: Anything grilled, Mediterranean dishes, and custard pie.
What do you love about your job: I really like the culture of our program and feel at home here. The faculty, staff, and residents function well as a team and the flexibility of the Dream Team philosophy allows individuals to lean into their strengths. I love working where it feels like anything I want to do is possible, and that the default answer to new ideas is yes!
Fun facts: My undergraduate degree was history, with a focus on first century Rome/Greece. I learned how to read ancient Greek (but definitely forgot all of it by now). I am number 5 out of 9 kids.
Matt Kunar,
DO, MBOE, FAAFP
Director of Medical Education
Things that bring me joy: My family (Jillian, Sophie, and Maxwell), teaching Family Medicine, exercising, eating out, movie night, watching the Buckeyes and the Cleveland teams win.
Two truths and a lie (no particular order): Jillian and I met in medical school at OUHCOM over 16 years ago and she is a hospitalist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. I have attended ten Taylor Swift concerts on three different continents. I completed my residency in the Army and spent seven years on active duty.
Why you should consider training with us: When I was hired in 2015 to start the Dublin Methodist Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program, I had a vision. That vision was to prepare family medicine physicians for future practice in Ohio. Though the ACGME requires us to train you to be a “full spectrum” family practitioner, it is rare to see non-academic FM physicians practice “full spectrum” medicine in Ohio. I believe that it is important to know how to deliver a baby and how to attend to sick patients in the hospital, but it is just as important establishing a rapport with your patient panel and being available to see them every day. We pride ourselves in having an innovative and flexible curriculum that puts an emphasis on outpatient medicine and wellness. No matter what your interests are, we are confident that we can build a curriculum for you that will help you succeed as an outpatient family physician.
Jenni Cook, MSW, LISW-S
Program Director, Behavioral Science
About Me: I’ve lived my entire life in Columbus and currently live in Hilliard with my husband, sweet baby and our three rescue dogs! I have my undergraduate degree in Social Work from ODU and completed the ASAP graduate program with my Masters in Social Work from The Ohio State University. I am an independently licensed social worker with the supervision designation. I learned about this job while attending a wedding in North Carolina and it was meant to be to make the switch to GME!
Hobbies: Anything & everything involving my baby, reading, running, shopping at Target, trying different wineries, traveling, going to country concerts!
Favorite foods: Mexican, iced coffee, donuts, literally every fruit, French fries, mimosas & pasta!
What do you love about your job? I love the absolutely amazing team of physicians, faculty, residents and office staff I get to work with as part of the Dublin Dream Team! This program has impressive flexibility to structure your experience and education towards your goals and interests, and I get to witness so much growth and also learn equally as much along the way. It’s such a positive and healthy environment to experience.
Fun Facts: I ran my first marathon when I was 26, I have a twin brother (we got engaged 3 months apart, our weddings were 3 weeks apart and our babies are 3 months apart!), I can say the ABCs backwards (and super-fast), my dog is certified through Therapy Dogs International, I met my husband on Bumble & my baby was born 7 weeks early!
Sandi Miller, C-TAGME
Manager, Medical Education
About me: I was born and raised on the west side of Cleveland but transplanted to Columbus in 1994 after living in China for several years. I stumbled into Graduate Medical Education in 2005, and worked at Grant and Riverside before being offered the amazing opportunity to work with the team to start the Dublin Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program. My husband and I raised three kids and are now empty nesters, expecting our first grandchild in November 2024!
Hobbies: love to travel and do crafty things. I’m an avid runner and also enjoy biking on the many paths in Dublin, taking Orange Theory classes, and hiking or walking on “off” days. I always have a good book going on my Kindle. I enjoy hosting people in my home. I’m also heavily involved with my church – sing with the worship band, have a role on the pastoral teaching team, and am involved in a small group. My husband and I also enjoy taking our passion for international work to serving on medical mission teams.
Favorite foods: All foods are my favorite…but I really love any type of pizza, spicy Indian curries, street tacos, and Thai food.
What do you love about your job? All the wonderful people on these pages - their passion and energy.
Audrey Blaeser, C-TAGME
Program Consultant, Medical Education
About Me: I was born and raised in Dublin, so it is a privilege to be able to work for the Dublin Dream Team in my hometown! I attended Ohio University where I majored in Health Administration, and also where I met my husband, Jonathan! After college, I worked here at Dublin FM as a Medical Education intern. I then worked as a program coordinator at another OhioHealth hospital for 3 years, then came back to Dublin in July of 2022!
Hobbies: Watching my favorite bravo TV shows, pickleball & exercising
What do you love about your job? Working with such incredible residents and faculty! I couldn’t ask for a better group of people!