Class of 2026 | Anesthesiology | Michigan Medicine

Rachel Belleville, DO

Resident, Class of 2026

Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Advice for med students applying for residency: Trust your gut! It may seem silly, but your gut feeling about a program following an interview is probably a good way to tell if you will be happy ending up there. While it is important that the program you choose checks all of your boxes on paper, it is also important that you enjoy the conversations you have and the people you meet. Your residency program will be your home for the next four years so you want to be sure you pick the best fit for YOU!

Sam Bowers, MD/PhD

Resident, Class of 2026

Medical School: Northwestern University

Why I chose U-M Anesthesiology: I feel Michigan has the unique combination of excellent clinical training and world-class research infrastructure within my area of interest to be the best place for me academically. I also feel as though everyone I’ve met, from administrators to residents to the chair, have been as relaxed and happy as they are accomplished, which is incredibly important to me and I think shows that the department takes care of its own. All of this in a beautiful town close to family made it an easy choice in the end.

Chaitanya Chittineni, MD/MBA

Resident, Class of 2026

Medical School: University of Minnesota

Why I chose U-M Anesthesiology: I chose the University of Michigan because of the full spectrum of training opportunities, diverse research initiatives, quality of training, and how happy all the residents were.

Yujie Ding, MD

Resident, Class of 2026

Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Why I chose U-M Anesthesiology: The University of Michigan Anesthesiology program is the perfect balance between high-quality clinical training and a collegial family atmosphere. This is a program that welcomes an incredibly diverse group of physicians each year and will help grow us into leaders within the field.

Catherine Fabian, MD

Resident, Class of 2026

Medical School: The Ohio State University

Why I chose U-M Anesthesiology: Positive culture, endless opportunities, and a stunning educational experience for the residents. When I visited before ranking, I absolutely fell in love with Ann Arbor.

Chris Heleniak, MD

Resident, Class of 2026

Medical School: Temple University

Why I chose U-M Anesthesiology: Throughout the interview process, it became obvious that U-M Anesthesiology had a very supportive and welcoming culture. I found their complex and challenging cases exciting and enriching for a career in anesthesiology. The department's continuous contribution to science through their research prowess truly created the complete package.

Emily Kershaw, MD

Resident, Class of 2026

Medical School: University of Washington

Advice for med students applying for residency: Be authentic! At the end of the day, you will become the best doctor that you can be by matching into a culture that fits your learning and lifestyle needs.

Merry Krueger, MD

Resident, Class of 2026

Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Why I chose U-M Anesthesiology: Everyone on my interview day was incredibly friendly and went above and beyond to answer all of my questions about the program. It was clear that the program values diversity in all forms and, as a member of the LGBTQ* community, I felt very confident that I would be safe and supported at U-M and as a resident of Ann Arbor!

Ralph Lamonge, MD

Resident, Class of 2026

Medical School: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

Why I chose U-M Anesthesiology: I was in search of a program where I would be clinically well trained, challenged, and would have support along the way. I chose the University of Michigan because this program has an excellent reputation for taking great care of its residents, fostering an inclusive community, building leaders in the field of anesthesiology, and tackling social issues prevalent in medicine. Between the world-renowned faculty, abundant resources, and departmental programs such as RADAR, which directly addresses anti-racism and diversifying the field of anesthesiology on a national level, I felt confident in my choice. During my interview day, I felt like the faculty were all super down to earth and residents genuinely proud to be a part of this community.

Timothy Lauzon, DO

Resident, Class of 2026

Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Why I chose U-M Anesthesiology: Growing up in Michigan, I always saw the University of Michigan as the pinnacle of medicine. I was lucky enough to have an anesthesiology rotation with the program, which cemented my views of the University of Michigan and the program as my top choice. Between the friendly and supportive culture, being leaders in anesthesiology, and the groundbreaking research and procedures the program does, I quickly realized that the University of Michigan was a great fit for me.

Itzel Lopez-Hinojosa, MD

Resident, Class of 2026

Medical School: University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

Advice for med students applying for residency: It was super important to me to reflect before I started interviewing on what was important to me (community, mentorship, global health, HEI) and then process my interviews with someone that really knew me — for me, that was my partner. At the end of the interview trail, it was so easy for some programs to stand out and others to blur together, and having someone that knew what was important to me and how I felt after the interview really centered me.

Jonathon McBride, MD

Resident, Class of 2026

Medical School: University of Michigan

Advice for med students applying for residency: Really focus on what is important to you in a program and try not to get caught up in all the things other people are prioritizing.

Allison Milen, MD

Resident, Class of 2026

Medical School: University of Michigan

Why I chose U-M Anesthesiology: Having grown up outside of the state of Michigan, I didn't necessarily think I would stick around at the University of Michigan for as long as I have. However, each time I am kept here by the wonderful people, mentors, and culture. I knew I would get exceptional clinical training in anesthesiology while training alongside leaders in other specialties as well. I also appreciated that the department has opportunities for research in health disparities and DEI work.

Zach Murphy, MD/MS/MA

Resident, Class of 2026

Medical School: Johns Hopkins University

Why I chose U-M Anesthesiology: The University of Michigan is at the intersection of everything I was hoping for in a residency — top-tier training among amazing and supportive colleagues, outstanding data analytics research, and being close to family.

Naveed Noordin, MD

Resident, Class of 2026

Medical School: East Tennessee State University James H. Quillen College of Medicine

Why I chose U-M Anesthesiology: Top-notch training, strong camaraderie between residents and faculty, emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion as is evident from the RADAR program, and the sense of support and community I felt on my interview day and in my conversations with residents and faculty.

Lillian Nosow, MD

Resident, Class of 2026

Medical School: Wake Forest School of Medicine

Why I chose U-M Anesthesiology: I chose the University of Michigan for its outstanding clinical education, wide variety of opportunities, and supportive culture!

Ed O'Connor, MD

Resident, Class of 2026

Medical School: University of Massachusetts

Why I chose U-M Anesthesiology: Aside from the exceptional clinical training and research, the quality of the residents and faculty that I interacted with on interview day is what drew me here.

Alexandra Ogando Vélez, MD

Resident, Class of 2026

Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine

Advice for med students applying for residency: Establish what is important to you early on, including your non-negotiables and what you are willing to compromise on. Reach out to people who have done this before. A lot of us are willing to help you! Be yourself, have an open mind, and trust your instincts. Do not compare your journey to anyone else's. You will end up in the right place, at the right time.

Rachel Patterson, MD

Resident, Class of 2026

Medical School: Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine

Why I chose U-M Anesthesiology: This program offers quality training with a wide breadth of cases at an institution that has so many opportunities and resources. More importantly, though, they have created a wonderful community full of support. On interview day, the residents were energetic and enthusiastic and seemed very happy overall. I immediately knew that I would be very fortunate to become a part of this program!

Ellianna Patton, MD

Resident, Class of 2026

Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University

Why I chose U-M Anesthesiology: U-M has an outstanding reputation in the academic world and within anesthesiology itself. During my interview, I felt that I meshed really well with the current residents and faculty and that I would get excellent training here. Residents also seemed genuinely happy in the program and excited to share their experiences. U-M is also relatively close to home for me and has easy accessibility to many outdoor activities, which I enjoy.

Michal Rajski, MD

Resident, Class of 2026

Medical School: Brown University

Why I chose U-M Anesthesiology: Michigan stood out to me for the unrivaled learning opportunities in and out of the OR, world-class research initiatives, and strong sense of community within the program and department. I could easily see that the program and institution as a whole genuinely support their residents’ learning, which is clearly reflected in how happy the residents are! The combination of top-notch clinical training, being a place where I would be happy, and proximity to family made Michigan an easy choice!

Allie Sheehan, MD

Resident, Class of 2026

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine

Why I chose U-M Anesthesiology: I chose the University of Michigan because of the incredible training opportunities, how much fun the residents seem to have, and because I love Michigan weather! Also, my family is here!

Sudharsan Srinivasan, MD/MS

Resident, Class of 2026

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School

Advice for med students applying for residency: Trust the process, you've worked this hard. It's quite easy to stress over all the small details of what every program has to offer, but try and focus on the bigger picture. Define what makes you happy, and try to focus on whether programs allow for you to meet some of those criteria.

Beshoy Tawfik, MD

Resident, Class of 2026

Medical School: University of Colorado School of Medicine

Why I chose U-M Anesthesiology: I chose the University of Michigan for the world-class training, the supportive culture, and Ann Arbor has everything I was looking for in a future home. I was blown away by how friendly everyone was during my interview day.

Nicole Villiger, MD/MS

Resident, Class of 2026

Medical School: Indiana University

Why I chose U-M Anesthesiology: U-M offers excellent training opportunities in a supportive, collegial environment. All of the faculty and residents I interacted with on interview day and at the resident social were relaxed, happy, and could not stop raving about the program. It was easy to picture myself becoming a part of this community of learners!

Jordan Wolf

Resident, Class of 2026

Medical School: University of Minnesota

Why I chose U-M Anesthesiology: The people, the quality of education, and the wide clinical exposure. Plus, Ann Arbor is beautiful.

Allen Zheng, MD

Resident, Class of 2026

Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine

Why I chose U-M Anesthesiology: For the strength of the clinical training, national reputation, and the breadth of opportunities available at U-M. As a college alum of U-M, it was an easy decision to come back!