Transitional Year Alumni
Meet the graduates from the Transitional Year Program
Class of 2025
Peace Anyaeji, M.D.
Undergraduate: Northern Arizona University
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine

Kendra Coleman, M.D.
Undergraduate: Wellesley College
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson

Kade Derrick, M.D.
Undergraduate: Utah State University
Medical School: University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

Jacob Howshar, M.D.
Undergraduate: University of Colorado Boulder
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix

Joan Hwang, D.O.
Undergraduate: UC Berkeley
Medical School: A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine

Emily Lufburrow, M.D.
Undergraduate: Bates College
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine

Lawrence Matiski, M.D.
Undergraduate: Arizona State University
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine Tucson

James Meinhardt, M.D.
Undergraduate: University of San Diego
Medical School: Mayo Medical School

Ross Melchior, D.O.
Undergraduate: Cedarville University
Medical School: Marian University COM

Sara Meri, M.D.
Undergraduate: University of Arizona
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson

Lily Nguyen, M.D.
Undergraduate: Northern Arizona University
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson

Alejandro Paz, M.D.
Undergraduate: University of Pennsylvania
Medical School: Cooper Medical School of Rowan University

Sarah Staskiewicz, D.O.
Undergraduate: Penn State University
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Class of 2024

Harrison Boyce, M.D.
Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine
Specialty: PM&R

Colton Germaine, D.O.
Medical School: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Specialty: Diagnostic Radiology

Dwani Patel, M.D., PhD
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
Specialty: Internal Medicine

Christie Rosputni, M.D.
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine
Specialty: Diagnostic Radiology

Benjamin Rounseville, M.D.
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine
Specialty: Diagnostic Radiology

Mackenna Senti, M.D.
Medical School: Western Michigan University School of Medicine
Specialty: Diagnostic Radiology

Adam Silva, D.O.
Medical School: William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Specialty: Anesthesiology

Ashley Suiter, M.D.
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine
Specialty: Radiation Oncology

Alyssa Thompson, M.D.
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine
Specialty: Dermatology

Paul Thompson, M.D.
Medical School: Rush Medical College of Rush University
Specialty: Anesthesiology

Joel Webb, M.D.
Medical School: Rush Medical College of Rush University
Specialty: Diagnostic Radiology

Florence Yip, D.O.
Medical School: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Specialty: Diagnostic Radiology