Faculty

Medical School: Southern Illinois University

Residency: Union Hospital Family Medicine Residency

Clinical Interests: My clinical interests are Alzheimer's Disease, teaching, and practice management. I direct a weekly Alzheimer's Clinic, the Memory and Aging Center, with the help of the 3rd year residents and a strong interprofessional team. Having been in a private practice for over 30 years, I have developed a strong interest and skill set and practice management.

Personal Interests: I love to travel, particularly to the Caribbean in the winter time, leaving behind the snow in Indiana. I have 14 grandchildren scattered around the country and enjoy keeping up with their lives. In my mind, I'm a gourmet chef and enjoy trying new recipes on family and unsuspecting guests. In addition, staying physically fit is important to me.

Why I Chose Union Hospital Family Medicine Residency:
Having graduated with the inaugural group at the residency, the program has been close to me for nearly 40 years. I've held multiple hospital and medical group leadership positions and felt I had the capability to direct the program. I joined the program in 2011 and find teaching to be a long-lost art I have become passionate about. Our program has been called the "hidden gem" in the Midwest. We are one of the very strong Indiana programs, innovative and financially sound, known for our collegiality, strong and engaged core faculty, resident autonomy, and tailored educational experiences.