Class of 2023
PGY-1: Interns
Brianna Bobber, D.O.
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Patrick Buranicz, D.O.Medical School
AT Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine, DO, 2019 Undergraduate Benedictine University, BS in Biology, 2012 About Me Chicago born. Northwest suburbs raised. First generation American. Oldest of 6 brothers. Very family-oriented and kind of a nerd (but what doctor isn't?). I'm a huge gamer and currently trying to learn how to play the ocarina, but I do enjoy getting out and traveling every once in a while to mix it up. Just an easygoing, simple guy. I'm interested in primary care and would like to be a MedPeds hospitalist. Why I Chose Peoria I did a sub-internship with the program during my fourth year and really felt welcome. All the staff were friendly and helpful and the residents were all fun and happy. The program is strong in both medicine and pediatrics. There is a strong MedPeds presence and it is well supported as well as integrated. The patient population is really diverse too. I also really wanted to stay close to family. Basically, it's a strong program, the people are awesome, it's close to home. Oh, and free food is a plus! |
Jordan Cascante, D.O.Medical School
Oklahoma State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, DO, 2019 Undergraduate University of Oklahoma, BA, 2011 About Me Its nothin' a little music can't help. Rockin', rockin' and rollin'--down to the beach, I'm strollin' but the seagulls poke at my head; not fun! I said, "Seagulls, mmm! Stop it now!" Everyone told me not to stroll on that beach, said, "Seagulls gonna come, poke me in the coconut, " and they did, and they did. Nothin' I could do but yell when these birds attacked me. When I tried to run I fell, and then these kids start laughin'. And then, hmm, got hit in the neck with a hacky-sack. Where'd it come from? Run, run, run, jump! I can be a backpack while you run. Run, run, run, jump, now stop! Put me down. I love to groove and boogie, yeah! Show you some dance moves! Mmmmm! If I had your giant feet out there on the beach, could've outrun those birds! Let me grab my beater! Just hold your breath and see, when the time is right, birds will bite your face. Run, run, run, jump! I can be a backpack while you run. Swing from a hairy vine. I can be your backpack while you climb! Stand on one hand and lift rocks with your special gift. Run, run, run, jump, now breathe! That's good. Yeah, like that. Like that. One day I was walkin' and I found this big log and I rolled the log over and underneath was a tiny little stick, and I was like, "That log had a child." Listen boy, someday when you are older, you could get hit by a boulder. While you're lyin' there screamin',"Come help me please, " the seagulls poke your knees! Why I Chose Peoria For my ally is the Force, and a powerful ally it is. Life creates it, makes it grow. Its energy surrounds us and binds us. Luminous beings are we, not this crude matter. You must feel the Force around you; here, between you, me, the tree, the rock, everywhere, yes. Even between the land and the ship. Strong in Peoria, the force is. Hmmmmmm. |
Kevin M. Downard, M.D.Medical School
Indiana University School of Medicine, MD, 2019 Undergraduate Miami University (Ohio), BS in Zoology, 2015 About Me My wife, daughter, and I make up our three person family along with our cat Lumi! I grew up on a cattle farm in eastern Indiana and with that comes a love of anything outdoors. When stuck inside, I have recently gotten into mobile app development. I also collect all things Lego Star Wars. Following residency I will be practicing combined adult/pediatric rural outpatient medicine somewhere in the Midwest! Why I Chose Peoria My wife and I have never been city people, so we liked that Peoria was one of the smaller areas for a great MedPeds experience. There are plenty of surrounding rural areas that I knew would provide me with the experiences I wanted and needed for a career in rural medicine. I also liked that this program offered a full day clinic so that I would get more outpatient time. |
Jackson C. Graves, M.D.Medical School
Southern Illinois University School of Medicine, MD, 2019 Undergraduate Millikin University (Decatur, IL), BS, 2014 About Me I enjoy all sports (specially soccer and golf), hunting, cooking and eating food, listening to and playing all types of music, mixology, running outdoors, and cinema! If I can do any of those with my friends, then I'm more than happy. My wife and I are very social people and love entertaining guests. Right now, MedPeds hospital medicine is at the forefront of my mind. Teaching is paramount to me, so I must include that. Why I Chose Peoria Peoria was my first introduction to MedPeds! I did not even know it was a specialty until I met some of the residents here. It was one fortuitous encounter! They are truly my tribe - curious, compassionate, and driven physicians. As a central IL boy, this was a win-win. I am happy to be a part of a wonderful residency while staying true to my roots in every way. |
Joanna Hrabia, M.D.Medical School
Jagiellonian University Medical College, MD, 2019 Undergraduate UCLA, BS in Bioengineering, 2015 About Me I'm originally from LA and lived there up until I moved to Poland for med school. I love traveling (so being in Europe for 4 years was quite perfect for that), dabble in photography, and enjoy being active and spending time outdoors. Career-wise, I am interested in endocrinology, so I'm thinking about pursuing a combined fellowship. I also enjoy hospital medicine and medical education. Why I Chose Peoria I liked that the program has a strong MedPeds presence within the hospital, but at the same time is well integrated with the categorical programs. Location wise, I liked that OSF serves a large catchment area. Also, Peoria seemed like a perfect sized city in which I wouldn't have to worry about traffic (which is unheard of in LA) and could live very close to the hospital. Most of all, the program leadership and residents I met while interviewing were all so nice and friendly, and felt like a group of people I would enjoy working with for the next four years. |
Mojolaoluwa Mabayoje, M.D.Medical School
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, MD, 2019 Undergraduate Tufts University (Medford), BS, 2012 About Me From Bronx NY via Nigeria, moved to the Midwest for Medical school and staying on for residency. I enjoy watching and playing soccer, following major leagues and tournaments. I’m still in the process of figuring out my post-residency plans but so far I’m interested in hospital medicine. Why I Chose Peoria I enjoyed my interview experience here, all the residents and attendings were very nice and friendly. It was a very supportive atmosphere. There’s also a very good balance in terms of learning opportunities in both the Medicine and Pediatrics departments. |
Vivian Wrenn, D.O.
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