Class of 2012

(select each resident to read their bio and click to close)

Amann

A.Amann,DO
AT Still (MO)

Amann Alisha Amann, DO

Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

University of Wisconsin, LaCrosse

Why did you choose UMKC for your residency? After I completed a 4-week rotation at TMC Lakewood I felt it would be a great fit for me. All the staff and residents were very welcoming. I liked the hospital setting and the diverse patient population. I also have a huge interest in the Geriatric fellowship program.

What are your goals and interests? In the future, I would like to practice as a Geriatrician in a clinic setting. I am also interested in research in the field of Geriatrics with a particular focus on delirium and dementia.

When did you decide to become a doctor? I decided to become a doctor after working as a certified Nursing Assistant as an undergraduate student. I always wanted to work in the medical profession, but that helped to direct my interests to being a physician.

What interested you about Family medicine? I like the flexibility of learning a lot of different areas of medicine, but being able to tailor it to your own specialties and interests. If you like procedures, you could make a career out of procedures, if you like OB you can do more OB. I also like the idea of being the main physician in the care of the patient and maintaining a continuity of care, and directing them to sub specialists as needed.

Bollinger

H.Bollinger,DO
KCUMB

Bollinger Heather Bollinger, DO

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences

University of Missouri, Rolla

Why did you choose UMKC for your residency? Because the program has a strong emphasis in obstetrics and I got along with the other residents really well.

What are your goals and interests? In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my husband and two dogs. I also have a vegetable garden I like spending time in.

When did you decide to become a doctor? I have known I wanted to be a doctor since I was a kid. I will be the first doctor in my family.

What interested you about Family medicine? I like the diversity of patients and the continuity of care with Family Medicine.

Bradshaw

S.Bradshaw,MD
KU

Bradshaw Sarah Bradshaw, MD

University of Kansas

University of Kansas

Why did you choose UMKC for your residency? I was impressed with the program’s organization and training. I liked the unopposed program and the chance to work in a safety net hospital. The residents finish well prepared to practice anywhere.

What are your goals and interests? My goal is to provide my patients with the best care that I can. As for my interests, I am interested in preventive medicine. As the old saying goes, ‘An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure!’

When did you decide to become a doctor? I started my career in the sciences and kept inching closer and closer to medicine. While I enjoyed research, I also wanted to help people more immediately, so I went to medical school.

What interested you about Family medicine? I really like being able to treat the entire family, from the baby to the grandparents. I also enjoy the variety of problems seen in family medicine as well as the variety of settings in which I can practice.

Critchlow

A.Critchlow,DO
Lake Erie College

Critchlow Allison Critchlow, DO

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

University of Missouri - Columbia

Why did you choose UMKC for your residency? Growing up I was able to see first hand why UMKC has a wonderful Family Medicine residency program. My father was one of the first graduates of the Family Medicine residency program at UMKC. He is one of the best and most respected physicians I know and his education plays a very large role in that.

What are your goals and interests? I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I also enjoy spending time outside whether it is hiking, gardening or playing tennis, I enjoy it all. Animals hold a special place in my heart, especially my two cats. I am very interested in Palliative care. In the future, I hope to have an active rural Family Medicine practice while playing an active role in Hospice/Palliative Care.

When did you decide to become a doctor? If you asked my parents, they would say it was the age of two that I first wanted to be a doctor. It was then that I was caught playing with my dad’s stethoscope, prescription pad and pen. There is not a time I don’t remember wanting to be a doctor.

What interested you about Family medicine? I love the relationships you are able to build with your patients in Family Medicine. It is unlike any other field in that you are able to be an integral part of a family’s dynamics for many years. In addition, Family Medicine allows you to practice in a wide variety of fields making each day a new adventure.

Davis

C.Davis,MD
UMKC

Davis Coleen Davis, MD

University of Missouri – Kansas City

University of Missouri – Kansas City

Why did you choose UMKC for your residency? UMKC is 10 minutes from my house; the location was perfect for me. I am KC born and raised, and I wanted to stay here. I did several rotations at TMC Lakewood, and the residents and faculty made me feel at home.

What are your goals and interests? I have an interest in OB. After residency, I hope to join a practice and see patients on an outpatient basis. In my free time, I enjoy playing with my son, photography and decorating my new house.

When did you decide to become a doctor? I have had an interest in working with people since I was a child. My high school mentor introduced me to the UMKC six year program. When I researched the program, I decided it was for me!

What interested you about Family medicine? I love that Family Medicine allows so much freedom in regards to practice styles. I can incorporate OB into my practice if I choose to and work in hospitals, or strictly on an outpatient basis. I also love that I can spend lots of quality time with my son while still having a job I love.

DelPilar

A.Del Pilar,MD
Far Eastern University

Del Pilar Alberto Del Pilar, MD

Far Eastern University, Philippines

Far Eastern University, Philippines

Why did you choose UMKC for your residency? UMKC offers a unique opportunity for growth, not just to become professionals in our chosen career, but also to embark in a path where we all should serve and lead.

What are your goals and interests? Ultimately, to give back what my beloved adopted country gave me. I would like to inspire people that we serve. If given the chance, Geriatrics offers an opportunity to serve those who have served.

When did you decide to become a doctor? The passion to served started at an early age. This all started when I accompanied my father in the outskirts of Manila and saw people getting sick. Through the roads and bridges that my father built, they were able to seek medical help. I told myself that I could be a ‘bridge’ one day

What interested you about Family medicine? Family Medicine is the field that would meet my goal of service. A wise physician told me and I quote, ‘Patients don’t care how much you know, but how much you care.’

Meseyton

D.Meseyton,DO
KCUMB

Meseyton Duana Meseyton, DO

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences

Della State University, Mississippi

Why did you choose UMKC for your residency? My husband went to UMKC and absolutely loved it which peaked my interest and through rotations I decided the same! Also, our many friends and family here of course made us want to stay close to home!

What are your goals and interests? My goals include a private practice than is obstetrics and gynecology intense and includes a large amount of women’s and teenage girl issues.

When did you decide to become a doctor? In middle school after my numerous sports injuries landed me in the ER on many occasions! From then on I decided it would be an amazing career to be a physician!

What interested you about Family medicine? The variety and building relationships with my patients over many years!:^)

Morrison

C.Morrison,DO
KCUMB

Morrison Chelsie Morrison, DO

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences

Idaho State University

Why did you choose UMKC for your residency? I chose UMKC for residency because it had what I was looking for in a residency program. It is an unopposed Family Medicine residency. I also really enjoy the environment at Truman Lakewood. The people at the residency are great!

What are your goals and interests? After residency, I would like to practice in a medically underserved community. My hobbies outside of residency include: spending time with my family, making jewelry, and scrapbooking. I love anything involving outdoors or crafts!

When did you decide to become a doctor? I knew from the time I was a little girl that I wanted to be a doctor. I can’t remember wanting to do anything else.

What interested you about Family medicine? I love all aspects of primary care including: OB/Gyn, Pediatrics, and Adult Medicine. So for me, Family Medicine was a perfect fit.

Murphy

C.Murphy,MD
U of Nebraska

Murphy Cameron Murphy, MD

University of Nebraska

Creighton University, Omaha

Why did you choose UMKC for your residency? UMKC dedicates itself to resident education while providing a family friendly environment.

What are your goals and interests? I want to provide specialist quality medical care as a primary care physician.

When did you decide to become a doctor? I believe dubbed cassette tapes were cool at that time.

What interested you about Family medicine? I wanted to be on the front lines of the medical profession. Family Medicine also allows me to become a very diversified physician.

Soltys

T.Soltys,DO
KCUMB

Soltys Tina Soltys, DO

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences

University of Kansas

Why did you choose UMKC for your residency? I felt like I fit in, the residents and faculty are very caring, down to earth people. Unopposed residency program in Kansas City with heavy OB. Electronic medical records.

What are your goals and interests? My main goal is to balance my professional career and family life. My interests are preventative medicine, nutrition and bariatrics.

When did you decide to become a doctor? For as long as I can remember I have wanted to be a doctor. If I would have done something else, I would have always wondered what if.

What interested you about Family medicine? I love that Family Medicine offers continuity of care. Family Medicine will also allow me to focus on prevention and health maintenance.

Trimm

K.Trimm,DO
KCUMB

Trimm Kristi Trimm, DO

Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences

University of Tulsa

Why did you choose UMKC for your residency? I have always enjoyed women’s health and this program had a strong focus in OB.

What are your goals and interests? My goals are to provide competent care to my patients with a compassionate heart. My interests include cooking, playing golf, and reading anything on the new bestseller list.

When did you decide to become a doctor? When I did some school required volunteer work at my home town Mercy clinic. I was inspired by the Family Doctor that ran the clinic.

What interested you about Family medicine? I love the continuity of patient care and the long term patient relationships that develop.