Jody Freyre, PGY4

Jody comes to us from the Medical University of Ohio.  Jody has participated in international medical mission trips.  Jody chose St.Vincent because "the residents and staff believe in the goals and mission of the hospital; positive atmosphere, strength of surgical experience and a city with a lot to do, yet affordable!".  Jody enjoys gardening, reading, watching sports and spending as much time as possible with husband Javier.

Dan Griffin, PGY4

As a graduate of Xavier and Indiana University, Dan spent time at St.Vincent as a medical student during his third and fourth years.  Dan "chose St.Vincent because of the excellent surgical training".  Also, "all of the residents look out for each other and support one another; Indianapolis is a great place to live!".  Dan and his wife Carol enjoy spending time with their daughter Emma Jane.

Adam Jablonski, PGY4

Ohio is home to Adam. A grad of the Medical University of Ohio, he his wife Susan are parents to sons Lucas, Micah and Caleb. "I chose St.Vincent because of the overall friendliness of the faculty and residents, as well as the ability to work with a smaller group of residents.  St.Vincent is like a family from day one!"   

Kristin Werne, PGY4

"I loved the way the residents interact with each other and with staff; after rotating through as a student, the program was an organization that I wanted to be a part of!".  Being fluent in Spanish is one of Kristin's many talents; she also participates in mission trips.  Kristin was seeking "a program that would provide access to opportunities that will enable me to become a capable physician" when she selected St.Vincent.   Kristin enjoys spending free time with her husband Nick and daughters Eva Claire and Tessa. 

Sandy Krizmanich, PGY3

Sandy, a graduate of Indiana University and avid Notre Dame football fan, credits the people and the active teaching environment surrounding the program as the main reasons for coming to St Vincent. "Everyone from the attendings, residents and support staff are ind and supportive of one another. There is an air of teaching without judgment and learning without fear. Teaching occurs for the sake of learning, not simply because it is a requirement; mistakes are learning points, not points of extreme criticism. An environment that is comfortable to work in, coupled with the depth and breadth of training that we receive, makes this an amazing program that is difficult to match." Sandy enjoys running, outdoor sports and spending time with husband Tom.

April Lemmon, PGY3

"I chose St.Vincent for several reasons....I wanted to be part of a program in which the residents were close-knit and very supportive of each other. The staff are excellent teachers, in a great learning environment." April, a former college basketball standout, enjoys golfing, working outside and hanging out with her husband Adam. April and Adam are the proud parents of Elijah.

Seema Nayak, PGY3

Manipal, India is home for Seema and her husband Pravin. Seema chose St.Vincent "primarily because of the enriching experience I had when I did an Ob/Gyn rotation. I found that it has the most amazing faculty and a very positive learning environment. I was also impressed with the amount of surgical experience gained by the residents." Seema enjoys international travel, movies and shopping. 

Sarah Piatt, PGY3

The University of Missouri-Kansas City, is where Sarah hails from. Sarah says that she "loved all of the residents and faculty when I interviewed. They were all so friendly and genuine. I knew that they would be supportive and make me feel like part of the team." In her spare time, Sarah enjoys biking, reading and scrapbooking. 

Nichole Bohach, PGY2

Although Nicole began her Ob/Gyn residency in Minnesota, she longed to be closer to family and transferred to St Vincent. Nicole is a native of Sterling Heights, MI and a graduate of Western Michigan University. Nicole received her MD from Michigan State. She is engaged to Kelly and looks forward to his forthcoming relocation to Indy from Minnesota.

Sarah Goodrich, PGY2

A native of Royal Center, IN, Sarah comes to us from Indiana University School of Medicine.  Sarah enjoys playing cards, cooking and writing poetry, as well as spending time with her husband Kent and her 2 cats and 2 dogs.  "I was attracted to the friendly, team-oriented vibe and was also impressed with the program's dedication to teaching.  There are great opportunities to work with and learn from many different people."

Melinda Mumford, PGY2

Petersburg, VA, was the birthplace of Melinda.  Through her experience of being the daughter of a military man, and now the wife of military man, she has learned to love travel.  Melinda enjoys shopping, scrapbooking and hanging out with her husband Jeff, and sons Justin & Davin.  Melinda received her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine.  "The residents and staff are great, of course, but there's also a good variety of patients and lots of interesting surgeries.  I love that there's a night float rotation because it makes the days on other rotations nicer."

Amy Rider, PGY2

"You know that "gut instinct" that your program director always talks to you about, well this is the first place that I really felt that I fit in -- loved the residents and faculty I met.  I didn't want to be part of a program that tortures its residents and disregards any type of feedback.  Plus, it's not too terribly far from home!  So far I love it; I've had the chance to compare it to some of my friends who are in other programs and I know I made the right choice".  The Medical College of Wisconsin is where Amy Rider received her medical degree.  Amy enjoys a wide variety of physical activities including volleyball, as well as playing piano, singing and traveling. 

Sarah Shaffer, PGY2

Sarah and her husband Mark, a youth pastor, have participated in a number of mission trips abroad; Sarah notes that she hopes someday to "extend her community-focused private practice to underserved areas of the world".   Sarah comes to us from Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Missouri.  Hobbies and Interests include jogging, hiking, reading and attending youth activities with Mark.  "My mom has always told me to "trust my gut" and St.Vincent felt like a good fit from the first time I happened upon the website and at my interview (my husband agreed!).  I feel there is an adequate mix of comraderie, teaching, challenges, autonomy and accountability to trust that my training and experience will be second-to-none."

Jordan Craig, PGY1

Although she was born in Rockford Illinois, Jordan was raised in Avon Indiana. She did her undergrad at Eastern Illinois University and medical degree from Indiana University. Jordan’s husband Brian is a teacher at a local school and they are parents to Lilah and Charlie. Jordan is a former NCAA Division 1 swimmer who enjoys yoga, cooking and spending time with her family. 

Katie Lannert, PGY1

The University of Southern Indiana is where Katie did her undergrad and then her MD from Indiana University Medical School. “I chose St. Vincent's because of how the residents and staff are always willing to help each other out. Everyone is has such a positive attitude. You can really tell they love what they are doing and love being at St. Vincent's. The staff are very encouraging and are always willing to take the extra time to teach.” In her free time, Katie enjoys volleyball, running and spending time with her husband Andy.

Rachel Manley, PGY1

"As a medical student rotating at St. Vincent, I could immediately tell that this program stood out from the rest. The residents and faculty worked as such a cohesive and supportive team and I saw "the Spirit of Caring" exemplified daily by the nurses, physicians, cafeteria workers and everyone else I met! I feel fortunate to be in such a wonderful environment for learning and professional growth." Rachel and her husband Joseph are the proud parents of Ethan. A native of Fort Worth, TX, Rachel did her undergrad at Evangel University in Springfield, MO and then her MD from Indiana University School of Medicine. Rachel volunteers with Habitat for Humanity, enjoys outdoor activities and hanging out with her family. 

Angela Martin, PGY1

Raised in Delphi, IN, Angela completed her undergrad at Indiana University and then received her MD from the University of Minnesota. Angela and her husband Jonathan are the proud parents of Will and Leo. "When I came to St. Vincent for an 'away-rotation', I knew it was the right place for me. From the spiritual foundation of the whole organization, to the uniqueness of the stand-alone Women's Hospital and MFM unit, to the down-to-earth residents and staff who all love to laugh as much as they love to learn and teach...no other program compared. Transitioning into residency is quite scary, especially so when you're already chasing your tail as a wife and mother, but the air of calm and supportiveness among the residents here makes even the worst Nervous Nelly (i.e. me) feel ready for the challenge." Outside of work, Angela enjoys cycling, yoga and cooking.  

Laurie VanDonselaar, PGY1

Although a native of Baraboo Wisconsin, Loras College in Dubuque Iowa is where Laurie received her undergrad degree and then she moved on to Des Moines University for her D.O. Laurie’s husband Ryan is an intern in the St Vincent IM/FM Residency Program. "After rotating at St. Vincent's as a student, I knew it was the place for me. I was and still am impressed by the positive learning environment driven by such knowledgable staff. With adequate surgical volume and patient pathology, I feel comfortable knowing I will have the skills I need after finishing my residency here. I couldn't imagine a better group of people to be working with!" When possible, Laurie enjoys gardening, tennis and cycling.