Class of 2016
PGY-4: Super Senior Residents
Shaun M. Deese, M.D.
Medical School
Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University, MD, 2012 Undergraduate University of North Carolina at Pembroke, BS 2006 About Me I'm married to my wonderful wife, Shalasha Deese, and have a wonderful son Shane Deese--and we have a new addition on the way. Most of my free time from work is spent with my son and wife. Why I Chose Peoria The thing I like most about the program in Peoria is the closeness between the residents. It feel like my second family. Also the faculty is very approachable. |
Tyler Fitch, M.D.
2015-2016 Co-Chief Resident
Medical School Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, MD, 2012 Joseph Collins Scholarship Recipient Undergraduate Grove City College (Grove City, PA), BS, 2008 About Me I'm a married father-of-3. I owned a photography business with my wife (blog.ex-ps.com) through medical school until I had to quit when residency stole my weekends. Now I just keep all that equipment around to take pictures of my kids. Before medical school, I played a whole lot of competitive golf. Family takes up most of my time any more, but I'll be looking for a new board game or an old book in my spare time. I'm interested in a career in hospital medicine and informatics in the future. Why I Chose Peoria I liked the family-friendly atmosphere, the supportive hospital system, and the high recommendation from medical students who graduated from UICOMP and residents who came to med/peds from SIU where I did medical school. Doesn't hurt that I was born and raised in Peoria either. |
Joseph R. Mackey, M.D.
2015-2016 Co-Chief Resident
Medical School University of Kansas College of Medicine, MD, 2012 Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society Undergraduate Friends University (Wichita Kansas): BS Major Biology / Minor Chemistry & BS Health Science, 2007 About Me -Cross country running -Music (Instrumental and Choral) -Movies -Medical Missions -Video Games ( although I never have time to play them ) Why I Chose Peoria The reason I chose Peoria was because it felt like a family. I knew I'd be around my now friends for the better part of four years and I wanted a group of individuals that I could see myself being a part of not just working with. Another large draw for me was the Children's Hospital as it set in a community setting. There is an amazing amount of variety and acuity in the pediatric cases we see that I knew I wanted for my future career. |
Kemi Olaiya, D.O.
2015-2016 Co-Chief Resident
Medical School University of North Texas-TCOM, DO, 2012 Sigma Sigma Phi Honor Society Undergraduate Texas A&M University BSC 2007 About Me My hobbies include reading, cooking/eating, travel, and music. Why I Chose Peoria -Opportunities for international travel -Flexible curriculum -Approachable faculty -Combined MedPeds continuity clinic |
Amy A. Swanson, M.D.Medical School
American University of the Caribbean, MD, 2012 Undergraduate Indiana University, BS (Chemistry), 2004 Indiana University, BA (Spanish), 2005 About Me Indiana native interested in the pathology of the human body. Dedicated to teaching and patient care. Why I Chose Peoria The people. |
Linda Wilson, M.D., M.P.H.Medical School
St. George's University School of Medicine, MD Graduate Johns Hopkins University School of Public Health, MPH Undergraduate Northern Illinois University, BS About Me My interests include global health--as well as public health. Before entering medicine, I worked in Baltimore in the Health Department, working to improve the health of the city at the population level. I'm the mother of two wonderful boys--and my husband works in photography. Why I Chose Peoria Location |
Jennifer Yeast, D.O.
Medical School
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, D.O. 2012 Gold Humanism Honor Society Graduate Drexel University, MMS 2008 |
