2024 Graduates

“What lies behind you and what lies ahead of you, pales in comparison to what lies inside you.”

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

Dr. Hannah Carson

Medical School: Wright State University
Why SAFM: “Strong friendships with my peers. Community hospital setting allowed for interactions with multiple health organizations and diverse experiences.”
Dr. Carson is an officer in the United States Air Force and is stationed at Laughlin Air Force Base in Del Rio, Texas.
Dr. Coral Li

Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University
Why SAFM: “They offer full-spectrum family medicine with opportunities to focus on areas of interest. Supportive learning environment. Knowledgeable staff, faculty, and residents. Wonderful location.”
Dr. Li is completing a sleep medicine residency at the University of Michigan.
Dr. Clint Handa

Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Why SAFM: “The family like bond I have with my fellow co-residents.”
Dr. Handa has joined Mount Carmel Medical Group in Lewis Center, Ohio.

Dr. James Lerakis

Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University
Why SAFM: “I most appreciate the relationships I have been able to build throughout my residency here at SAFM. Our residents and the other members of my class have been like my extended family. These relationships have grown to become so strong that I will be staying at St Ann's to start my journey as an attending with hopes of working with our residents in the future.”
Dr. Lerakis is a hospitalist at St. Ann’s with Central Ohio Primary Care.
Dr. Vaidehi Joshi

Medical School: Saint James School of Medicine
Why SAFM: "Wherever the art of medicine is loved, there is always a love for humanity." “This cannot be more true of our family medicine clinic. Our very valued support staff that includes nurses, social work and front desk all help perform services for our patients than we could individually. Most importantly, my attendings and faculty, who provided the environment to grow and mold myself as a physician and an individual. “
Dr. Joshi has joined Mount Carmel Medical Group, Sedalia.
Dr. Abbey Stanec, MSEd

Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Why SAFM: "I was afforded the opportunity to tailor my education and experiences and focus my elective time, based on my medical interests, this was a vital and essential aspect of my residency at SAFM. I value the support and continued relationships I have with my colleagues."
Dr. Stanec is an outpatient family physician with University Hospitals, in Cleveland, Ohio.

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