Residents

PGY - 3

Francesca Bellantino, M.D.

Hometown: Welland, Ontario, Canada
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Undergraduate: Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Why Saint Vincent? When I interviewed, I felt welcomed in a way that was unparalleled to any other program I had experienced. I knew that I would be appreciated, supported and encouraged not only by other residents but also the faculty.
Plans after Residency: To become an empathetic, well-rounded, competent physician who is capable of caring for every patient.

Shruti Dighe, M.D.

Hometown: Mumbai, India
Medical School: Krishna Institute, Karad, India
Undergraduate: V.G. Vaze College of Science, Mumbai, India
Why Saint Vincent? The beautiful sights and warm loving people make this feel like a home away from home. Well rounded training, approachable and willing to teach faculty, staff, and seniors.
Plans after Residency: Outpatient Primary Care catering to patients of different socioeconomic and racial backgrounds, Palliative Medicine interest

Sandra Herrera, D.O.

Hometown: San Cristobal, Venezuela
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate:  Florida International University
Why Saint Vincent? The amazing culture filled with residents who uplift you and provide support, incredible staff who invest in residents and students to make them better, where I call home. 
Plans after Residency: Hospitalist Medicine

Craig Johnston, D.O.

Hometown: Erie, PA
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: Gannon University
Why Saint Vincent? I am originally from Erie and wanted to return to the area. I had a great experience with residents and faculty during my rotation here.
Plans after Residency: Outpatient Primary Care

Abbey Lindholm, D.O.
Co-Chief Resident

Hometown: Milliken, CO
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: Grand Canyon University - Pheonix, AZ
Why Saint Vincent? Saint Vincent was my core site for my 3rd and 4th year clinical rotations as a medical student. The residents were so kind and inclusive, and they seemed to genuinely enjoy their lives. I truly feel like the staff and residents make this program unique and a great place to get comprehensive family medicine training.
Plans after Residency: Fellowship in Sports Medicine, Air Force Family Physician, and eventually go back home to Colorado to work in Outpatient Primary Care.

Reid Strobl, M.D.
Co-Chief Resident

Hometown: Parkersburg, WV
Medical School: West Virginia University School of Medicine
Undergraduate: West Virginia University
Why Saint Vincent? Small, unopposed program in an underserved area that has both a rural and urban vibe to it. Very diverse patient population in a hospital that is run by a larger healthcare company and is continuously being updated.
Plans after Residency: Outpatient Primary Care, Sports Medicine interest

PGY - 2

Mofetoluwa Adeosun, M.D.

Hometown: Toronto, Canada
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Undergraduate: University of Toronto
Why Saint Vincent? I enjoyed my interaction with the people here. 
Plans after Residency: Exploring my interests, OB and GYN focus.

Andrew Fadool, M.D.

Hometown: Jacksonville, FL
Medical School: Florida State University College of Medicine
Undergraduate: University of Florida
Why Saint Vincent? I chose Saint Vincent Family Medicine Residency after enjoying my interviews with the faculty and residents. I could see myself suceeding here. 
Plans after Residency: As a current second year, my plans after residency still need to be determined. 

Maciek Jurecki, M.D.

Hometown: Pickering, Ontario
Medical School: Trinity School of Medicine
Undergraduate: Acadia University
Why Saint Vincent? In a way, Saint Vincent chose me. From the moment I interviewed here, I felt welcomed by the phenomenal faculty and staff, in addition to a tight-knit group of residents. Managing a wide range of pathologies in the context of a virtually unopposed program makes for a fantastic training experience. The close proximity to my hometown serves as an added bonus. 
Plans after Residency: Specialization in Women's Health vs Hospitalist Medicine

Kevin Nickerson, M.D.

Hometown: Byron, NY
Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University of Buffalo
Undergraduate: State University of New York at Fredonia
Why Saint Vincent? Saint Vincent is a well rounded and supportive residency program. Faculty and staff are friendly and knowledgeable in their fields. Erie is a beautiful area with a lot to explore nearby. Very close to home! 
Plans after Residency: Outpatient Primary Care, Rural Medicine interest

Cori Odwak, M.D.

Hometown: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Undergraduate: Univeristy of Manitoba
Why Saint Vincent? Saint Vincent was a top choice of mine due to how well rounded the training is and how supportive the facility is.  
Plans after Residency: I am still undecided maybe primary care, maybe more specialized training. Definitely more interested in the pediatric population.

Samantha Slawson, D.O.

Hometown: Erie, PA
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: The Pennsylvania State University
Why Saint Vincent? Located in my hometown, rural experience at Elk Valley clinic, great OB and Peds opportunity, supportive Faculty and Co-Residents. 
Plans after Residency: Outpatient Primary Care (Erie, PA), interested in addiction medicine and palliative medicine as well

PGY - 1

Priyanka Aggarwal, M.D.

Hometown: Panipat, India
Medical School: Maharishi Markandeshwar Institute of Medical Sciences and Research
Undergraduate: 
Why Saint Vincent? The warm, encouraging and supportive atmosphere that the residents and faculty create here is truly commendable. The program's extensive unopposed training offered a perfect space for growing professionally and personally.
Plans after Residency: Hospitalist/Outpatient Primary Care

Preetpal Chatha, D.O.

Hometown: Surat, India
Medical School: Kansas City University 
Undergraduate: McMaster University, Ontario, Canada
Why Saint Vincent? The Program is unopposed with great opportunities for learning, immensely supportive faculty, and residents that look out for each other! I'm pleased to be part of a program that fosters such camaraderie among its people.
Plans after Residency: Outpatient Family Medicine, explore fellowship interests

Prashant Obed Reddy Dundi, M.D.

Hometown: Chirala, India
Medical School: Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences
Undergraduate: 
Why Saint Vincent? The program hosts a unique concept of continuity with the patients under care in both outpatient and inpatient settings. I was driven by the camaraderie between the residents, and the commitment and compassion towards patient care by each resident and faculty.
Plans after Residency: My current interests lie towards addiction medicine, obesity medicine, aligning my future goals towards Primary Care. I have also developed a personal interest in hospital medicine through the initial phase of residency. I would like to keep my options open and drive my passion to explore various opportunities as I focus on holistic patient care. 

Brianna Huff, D.O.

Hometown: Lewiston, NY
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: St. Bonaventure University, Olean, NY
Why Saint Vincent? I chose Saint Vincent for a few reasons, I moved to Erie for medical school and grew to greatly enjoy and appreciate all it has to offer. Now Erie has become my home. I was also able to audition at Saint Vincent and found a residency with a culture that included teamwork, and residents who supported and encouraged one another. I also greatly appreciate the opportunity to practice rural family medicine at the Elk Valley clinic. 
Plans after Residency: After residency I am hoping to stay in the Erie area and work as an outpatient Family Medicine doctor. 

Trevor Janssen, M.D.

Hometown: Ontario, Canada
Medical School: St. George's Univeristy of London
Undergraduate: University of Tennesse at Chattanooga
Why Saint Vincent? After growing up near Niagara Falls and traveling the world I was looking to settle down close to home so I could see family more often. Saint Vincent is a program filled with great people, in a smaller city where there are plenty of things to do. This is exactly what I was looking for in a residency program so Saint Vincent was a great fit for me. 
Plans after Residency: While I'm still in the process of planning for the future, my current goal is to do a fellowship in Sports Medicine after residency. 

Dil Siwakota, M.D.

Hometown: Bhutan, Asia
Medical School: St. George's  University School of Medicine
Undergraduate: Maharishi International University, Fairfield, IA
Why Saint Vincent? Saint Vincent Hospital fosters a supportive and collaborative work culture, making it a strong community of healthcare professionals. The Family Medicine program, one of the longest standing and most respected in the region, plays a vital role in this environment. As an unopposed primary care residency, it provides comprehensive training and exceptional opportunities for hands-on experience, contributing to the program's esteemed reputation in the community.
Plans after Residency: After completing residency, my goal is to focus on outpatient primary care, building on the comprehensive experience I will have gained upon completion of my residency training. I plan to leverage the strong foundation of family medicine and my commitment to community health to establish my own private practice.