Abrazo Internal Medicine Residency Program
Program Overview
We’re excited to offer the Abrazo Internal Medicine Residency Program, a three year, 45 resident program accepting 15 new residents per year. Our first residents started in June 2019.
For those with a call to heal, we provide the skills to care for anyone, anywhere, at any time.
- Unopposed training
- Strong procedural skills
- Excellence in quality improvement
- Foundation in evidence based medicine
- Grassroots innovation
- 24-hour access to Midwestern University’s library resources for research
- Access to Midwestern University’s simulation lab that includes simulation patients, mannequins and task trainer resources
- Space dedicated to educational activities including computer stations and safe and convenient call rooms
- Meals provided while on duty including access to the physician’s lounge
- Continuity clinic: Residency program is structured using the 4+1 model for continuity clinic training. For up to four weeks, the resident rotates with a specific specialty or clinical educational experience and then has one full week of continuity clinic training. Continuity clinic is split between the Abrazo Arrowhead campus and Abrazo West campus. Once assigned to a campus, the resident spends their entire residency there for continuity clinic.
- Elective opportunities allow residents to individualize the curriculum so that it fully prepares them for the career of their choice
- Use of electronic medical records
- Academic half-day focusing on a different internal medicine subspecialty topic each month.
- Morning report
- Monthly grand rounds
- Monthly mortality and morbidity conference
- Monthly journal club
Nadia Munson
Phone: 623-561-7279
Email: [email protected]
- All applicants must apply to the Internal Medicine Residency Program through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application System). It is the applicant’s responsibility to complete all steps outlined on the ERAS website.
- Abrazo Health only accepts applications from U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
- Applicants who are granted an interview will be notified via email after application has been reviewed. We encourage applicants to schedule their interview as soon as possible.
- We also go through the NRMP (National Residency Matching Program). For more information on the Match please go to their website: http://www.nrmp.org/
Abrazo Arrowhead Campus – General Training Location
The primary site for this program is Abrazo Arrowhead Campus, a 217-bed hospital and one of five hospitals in the Abrazo Health Network. With over 928 affiliated physicians, Abrazo Arrowhead is committed to providing safe and quality care to each patient and is committed to providing a safe and effective learning environment for residents. Residents work closely with top internal medicine sub-specialists during their training and are able to utilize the technology, laboratory and imaging services offered at Arrowhead.
Abrazo West Campus – Emergency Training
The Abrazo West Campus is a 188-bed hospital located in Goodyear, Arizona. Abrazo West has a Level I Trauma Center distinction and serves as the training site for emergency medicine rotations during PGY-1 and PGY-2.
Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital – Cardiology Training
Abrazo Arizona Heart Hospital serves as the site for cardiology and cardiac care unit rotations during PGY-1, PGY-2 and PGY-3. Residents work closely with top board certified physicians in the Phoenix market and will have the opportunity to learn advanced techniques using state-of-the-art equipment/technology. Dany Bahdouch, M.D., serves as the site director for Arizona Heart. Residents also learn to incorporate evidence-based treatment and innovative solutions to care for the whole patient at Arizona Heart.
Nadia Munson
Phone: 623-561-7279
Email: [email protected]
Salary
PGY-1 $66,390
PGY-2 $69,711
PGY-3 $72,967
Chief $77,064
Benefits
- Medical and Dental Insurance
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Employee Retirement Plan
- Two white lab coats furnished by the hospital
- Benefits are effective on day one of start date
- Abrazo covers the cost of ACLS and BLS certifications
Vacation and Leave
- 21 week days of vacation per Academic Year
- Six paid holidays per year
Faculty & Residents
 Jason Klein, MD Program Director |  Leslie Easley, DO Associate Program Director |  Perminder Sanghera, MD FACP Associate Program Director |  Paden Hendrickson, MD Core Faculty |
 Deepanshu Garg, MD Core Faculty |  Mohammad Jamil, MD Core Faculty |  Michael Wilk, MD Core Faculty | Nadia Munson, C-TAGME Program Coordinator |
Jason Klein, MD - Dr. Klein is a board-certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease. He is cardiologist and medical director of the Vascular Lab at Heart & Vascular Center of Arizona and completed his Internal Medicine and Cardiology Fellowship training at Banner-University Medical Center in Phoenix. Dr. Klein is committed to leading the Abrazo Health Network Internal Medicine Program and training residents to become excellent internal medicine physicians.
Leslie Easley, DO - Dr. Easley is AOA-certified in Internal Medicine and serves as Associate Program Director of Abrazo’s Internal Medicine Residency Program along with her Core Faculty role for Transitional Year. She serves as the system Medical Director for Sound Physicians in Phoenix. Dr. Easley graduated medical school from Midwestern University and completed her Internal Medicine training at Sierra Vista Regional Health Center in 2010.
Perminder Sanghera, MD FACP - Dr. Sanghera is board-certified in Internal Medicine and is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Internal Medicine at Midwestern University. Dr. Sanghera is a founder and president of Desert Valley Medical Associates, a group of 25 Hospitalists providing coverage to Abrazo Arrowhead Campus since 2005. He completed residency in internal medicine at St. John Hospital & Medical Center in Detroit, Michigan. Dr. Sanghera is married, has two children, and is fond of traveling and hiking.
Paden Hendrickson, MD - Dr. Hendrickson is ABIM certified in Internal medicine and serves as the Chief Hospitalist at Abrazo West Campus. He is also core faculty of Abrazo’s Internal Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Hendrickson serves on multiple committees and is chair of Peer Review at Abrazo West Campus. Dr Hendrickson graduated from University of Minnesota Medical School in 2006 and completed his internal medicine training through the University of Iowa-Des Moines internal medicine residency program in 2009. He also served as Chief resident in 2009-2010. Dr. Hendrickson is married with two children and when not at the hospital he enjoys spending time with his family and traveling.
Deepanshu Garg, MD - Dr. Garg is a board certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. He currently serves as Chairman of Medicine at Abrazo West Campus. Dr Garg started Med-Cure Internal Medicine in 2010. He graduated in Internal Medicine from Mount Sinai School of Medicine and completed his MBA in health care from George Washington University. He currently also serves as Quality Payment Program Clinical Champion with the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
Michael Wilk, MD - Dr. Wilk is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Core Faculty at Abrazo’s Internal Medicine Residency Program. Dr. Wilk has a passion for Medical Education, Hospital Medicine, Quality Improvement, and Point of Care Ultrasound. Dr. Wilk completed his Internal Medicine training at the Lankenau Internal Medicine program in Wynnewood Pennsylvania.
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 Heather Murray, DO |  Phuong Nguyen, DO |  Karen Purewal, DO |  Nikhita Sachdeva,MD |
 Anna Schwab, DO |  Christopher Solowiej Singh, MD |  Cole Syverson, DO |  Megan Wong, DO |
Harneet Grewal, MD
Candice Hanna, DO
Dana Dhami, MD
Medical School: American University of Antigua
Favorite Thing about Arizona: The beautiful weather!
Hobbies: Gardening, working out, watching movies, spending time with family
Career Interest: Pursing fellowship
Harneet Grewal, MD
Medical School: St. Georges University School of Medicine
Favorite Thing about Arizona: The sunsets and food scene
Hobbies: Spending time with family, going on walks/ hikes, cooking, trying new foods
Career Interest: GI and Heme/Onc
Candice Hanna, DO
Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Favorite Thing about Arizona: The mountains
Hobbies: Hiking, Cooking, Charcuterie board making, Binge watching Netflix
Career Interest: Gastroenterology
Hina Humayun, DO
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Favorite Thing about Arizona: The incredible number of restaurants and wellness spas
Hobbies: Yoga, cooking and shopping
Career Interest: Gastroenterology Fellowship
Jacob James, DO
Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Favorite Thing about Arizona: There is so much to do in Arizona. From big cities full of stores and events to mountains and deserts to explore.
Hobbies: I enjoy woodworking, golfing, skiing, hiking, and travel
Ross Larson,DO
Medical School: Kansas City University
Favorite Thing about Arizona: The scenery
Hobbies: Sports, outdoors, Gym, Food
Career Interest: Primary Care, Hospitalist
Helen Loli, DO
Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Favorite Thing about Arizona: There is so much to love, but my favorite thing about Arizona is all the sunshine we get year round!
Hobbies: Baking, cooking, crocheting, and gardening
Career Interest: I’m open to anything but currently leaning toward primary care. I also hope to get involved in medical education in the future!
Juzer Munaim, DO
Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Favorite Thing about Arizona: Beautiful sunrise/sunsets, lots of hiking trails
Hobbies: Hiking, Running, Visiting the National Parks with my wife
Career Interest: Cardiology
Heather Murray, DO
Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Favorite Thing about Arizona: Sunsets and the many different landscapes that can be found here
Hobbies: Reading books, cooking, music
Phuong Nguyen, DO
Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Favorite Thing about Arizona: I love the lack of snow during winter time and many good spots to eat around the valley.
Hobbies: Traveling, fashion, cooking, eating, reading
Career Interest: Undecided
Karen Purewal, DO
Medical School: Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Favorite Thing about Arizona: The many days of sunshine!
Hobbies: Spending time with my family, hiking, checking out new restaurants, and road-tripping when there's time!
Career Interest: Currently interested in hospital medicine but am keeping my options open.
Nikhita Sachdeva,MD
Medical School: St. George's University
Favorite Thing about Arizona: The sunsets and the perfect weather all year round!
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, Gym, Traveling, Pilates, Exploring the food scene
Career Interest: Primary Care, Geriatrics, Holistic Medicine
Anna Schwab, DO
Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Favorite Thing about Arizona: I love the great winters and springs in AZ and the many great hiking spots around the valley.
Hobbies: Painting, hiking, crochet, and yoga
Christopher Solowiej Singh, MD
Medical School: American University of Antigua
Favorite Thing about Arizona: The amazing weather!
Hobbies: Working out, video games, watching NBA games, spending time with my family,
Career Interest: Pursuing a fellowship
Cole Syverson, DO
Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Favorite Thing about Arizona: So many good restaurants, hiking, and enjoying the outdoors during the winter
Hobbies: Board games, cooking, playing cello
Career Interest: Hospitalist
Megan Wong, DO
Medical School: A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Favorite Thing about Arizona: The sunny weather
Hobbies: Dancing, philosophy, exercising, and fashion. Being a foodie, I love discovering trendy new restaurants to try with my fiancé!
Career Interest: Nephrology-Critical Care or Pulmonology-Critical Care Fellowship
 Joey Bettencourt, DO |  Amber Childers, MD |  Allison Diehl, MD |  Amith Gavini, DO |
 Adam Gerry, DO |  Anmol Grewal, MD |  Cecil Guardado, DO |  Aayushi Kacheria, MD |
 Vamsi Sanagala, DO |  Austin Simister, DO |  Shreyesi Srivastava, DO |  Blake Bewley,MD |
 Winston McCormick, MD | Dana Dhami, MD |  Ramanpreet K. Johal, MD |
Joey Bettencourt, DO
Medical School - Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Favorite Thing About AZ - The weather. It's nearly always a great day to have some fun outside!
Career Interest - Cardiology, Hematology/ Oncology
Hobbies - Soccer, hiking, watersports, pool/ billiards, watching documentaries
Amber Childers, MD
Medical School - St. George's University School of Medicine
Favorite Thing About AZ - Year-round summer, lively city.
Career Interest - Functional Medicine, Gastroenternology, Cardiology
Hobbies - Hot yoga, gardening, cooking, traveling
Allison Diehl, MD
Medical School - Saint George's University
Favorite Thing About AZ - Stunning Landscapes
Career Interest - Hospitalist, practicing in Arizona
Hobbies - Hiking, Cooking, Painting, Chasing after my toddler
Amith Gavini, DO
Medical School - Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Favorite Thing About AZ - The weather, food, and ease of transit.
Career Interest - Hospitalist
Hobbies - Finding new hobbies, Working out, Traveling, Cooking, Drawing, Gaming, Reading, Crochet, etc.
Adam Gerry, DO
Medical School - Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Favorite Thing About AZ - How diverse and beautiful the outdoors are!
Career Interest - Hospitalist or Pulmonology/Critical Care
Hobbies - Cooking, hiking, gardening
Anmol Grewal, MD
Medical School- Ross University School of Medicine
Favorite Thing About AZ - The weather and natural beauty!
Career Interest - Hospital medicine but keeping my options open
Hobbies - Spending time with family, playing with my dog watching football, music and cooking
Cecil Guardado, DO
Medical School - Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Favorite Thing About AZ - Being a Texas resident, I think I'll enjoy the warm climate of Arizona. Plus, it seems to have have beautiful nature landscapes and mountain ranges.
Career Interest - I am undecided at this time; I do have interest in allergy/immunology, rheumatology or sleep medicine.
Hobbies - "I enjoy reading sci-fi and classical horror novels; I also like flower arranging, going to the gym and taking walks. "
Aayushi Kacheria, MD
Medical School - K.J. Somaiya Medical College and Research Center
Favorite Thing About AZ - The food, the cultural diversity, the amazing people and the mountains!
Career Interest - "I hope to pursue a fellowship in Hematology- Oncology/ Pulmonary- Critical Care/ Gastroenterology but I look forward to exploring my options during residency "
Hobbies - Writing poetry, reading, running marathons, Hiking, binge watching comedies on Netflix, travelling and exploring new places, etc
Vamsi Sanagala, DO
Medical School - Touro University Nevada
Favorite Thing About AZ - Warm weather!
Career Interest - Hospital Medicine
Hobbies - Sports, Video games, Teaching
Austin Simister, DO
Medical School - Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Favorite Thing About AZ - The beautiful sunsets and warm winter weather.
Career Interest - Cardiology or Nephrology
Hobbies - Music (I sing, play guitar, and play violin), Skiing, golfing, and fishing.
Shreyesi Srivastava, DO
Medical School - A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine Arizona
Favorite Thing About AZ - The beautiful sunsets!
Career Interest - Infectious Disease and Rheumatology
Hobbies - "I like to explore new cuisines, hike, and spend time with family."
Dana Dhami, MD
Medical School: American University of Antigua
Favorite Thing about Arizona: The beautiful weather!
Hobbies: Gardening, working out, watching movies, spending time with family
Career Interest: Pursing fellowship
 Jacob Andersen, DO |  Amarjit Kaur Bath, MD |  Angel Cruz, DO |  Emanuel Zayas Díaz, MD |
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 Sulaiman Paika, DO |  Sarah Peloquin |  Brandon Rosenberg, MD |  Taylor Schrunk, MD |
 James Schumacher, MD |  Marcellina Wiertek, DO |
Class of 2025
Ahmed Abidali, DO
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Troy Coleman, DO
Michael Fu, DO
Benson Gunther, DO
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Jasraj Khalon, MD
Yvette Lopez, MD
Kavir Maharaj, DO
Sara Malik, MD
Suraj Narvekar, MD
Daniel Ruesch, DO
Aaron Sidhu, MD
Peter Simonse, DO
Marina Wassef, DO
Craig Yanuszeski, DO
Class of 2024
Andrew Barringer, DO
Jeffrey Crawford, DO
Tasmea Haque, MD
Matthew Keller, DO
Michael Kost, DO
Justen Kozlowski, DO
Ryan McAuliffe, DO
Serene Musallam, MD
Uyen-Nha Nguyen, MD
Ty Pfau, DO
Morgan Reeve, DO
Nikita Satapathy, DO
Sukhdev Singh, MD
Kirk Thorpe, DO
Valerie Martinez Vargas, MD
Class of 2023
Aniket Arora, MD
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Xiaoxuan Dai, DO
Harmony Dixon, MD
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Mark Kirk, MD
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Tushar Menon, MD
Nikita Nalam, DO
Thomas Pathityil, DO
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Alec Stampfel, DO
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Class of 2022
Kimball “Tyson” Bailey, DO
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