First Year Residents

Medical School: University of Minnesota
Undergraduate: Bemidji State University
Hometown: Bemidji, Minnesota

I was born and raised in a small town in northern Minnesota, not far from the headwaters of the Mississippi River.  I eventually made my way to Duluth, Minnesota for medical school and thoroughly enjoyed living in Minnesota’s closest thing to a mountain town. As I made my way through medical school, I found myself loving almost every specialty I rotated in. The broad scope of family medicine, as well as the close relationships formed with patients in the primary care setting, made applying for family medicine residency the obvious choice. As a lover of nature, the first thing that attracted me to McKay-Dee residency was the proximity to the outdoor playground that is the Wasatch front. What sealed the deal for McKay, was the exceptional program and wonderful group of human beings that make it up. I spent a day with the residents before applying to get a feel for the program and all it took was that one day to know that this was a group who would be there to support me throughout residency. I am particularly interested in full spectrum care including OB, reproductive health, gender affirming care, global health, and inpatient medicine. I hope to eventually live in a small town where I can play an integral role in the community through addressing patient health and wellbeing.

In my free time I enjoy reading, mountain biking, downhill and Nordic skiing with my dog, scrolling Facebook Marketplace for things I don’t need, meandering around in the mountains, and sitting at the kitchen table supervising my partner Mark as he cooks a delicious meal.

Medical school: University of Kansas School of Medicine, Salina Campus 
Undergraduate: University of Kansas
Hometown: Beloit, Kansas

I plan to return to Kansas after residency to become a rural family med doctor. I am so thrilled to be at McKay-Dee where I can train in several different aspects of family medicine, especially with our excellent sports medicine training and the opportunity for surgical obstetrics. The wonderful people here also help me feel supported every step of the way.

Hobbies: running, hiking, traveling, and spending quality time with my husband and 2 dogs. We’ve loved getting to explore the beautiful land of Utah!

Medical School:  Rocky Vista University
Undergraduate: University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Hometown: Marshfield, Wisconsin

I was born and raised in Marshfield, Wisconsin. My medical journey began at Rocky Vista University, where I took on the role of an Anatomy fellow, engaging deeply in cadaveric dissection and instruction for first-year medical students. Before entering medical school, I completed my undergraduate degree in Biology with an Art minor at UW La Crosse and worked as a clinical DNA laboratory technician at Prevention Genetics, which bridged the gap between my studies and my career in medicine. I have always been passionate about women’s health, sports medicine, and lifestyle medicine, and I strive to integrate these interests into my medical practice.

Outside of medicine, I am an avid enthusiast of running, snowboarding, weightlifting, hiking, and traveling, pursuits that keep me balanced and connected to the world around me. And I chose McKay-Dee Family Medicine Residency for several reasons. The program’s amazing faculty, comprehensive full-spectrum training, and its proximity to my family and friends were pivotal factors in my decision. I believe that being close to my support network while having access to a broad range of medical training opportunities offers the best of both worlds, enabling me to become a well-rounded physician capable of serving diverse patient needs.

Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University – DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: King University of Bristol
Hometown:  Blountville, TN

I’m so glad to be a resident here at McKay-Dee! I’m originally from East Tennessee where I spent my childhood with my three siblings. Growing up, I spent a large amount of time in my dad’s chiropractic clinic where I learned to appreciate holistic, patient-centered medicine from a young age. I became interested in family medicine when I was in high school and decided to study Biology at a small, liberal-arts college where I also ran cross country and track. I went to medical school at LMU-DCOM in Tennessee where my interest in family medicine grew, and I decided to pursue a career in family medicine.

I am excited to be a family medicine resident as our specialty is devoted to treating the patient holistically with empathy while also serving as the patient’s advocate as they navigate the healthcare system. I’m so glad to be a resident here at McKay-Dee because of the program’s history of training well-equipped physicians able to perform all the duties required of an FM physician. In addition to the standard FM training in outpatient and inpatient medicine, I feel our program is unique due to robust training in OB/GYN, inpatient pediatrics, sports medicine, and wilderness medicine. 
In my free time, I enjoy running, reading, golfing, skiing, playing pickleball and spending time with my girlfriend and family.

Medical School:  University of N Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate: Brigham Young University
Hometown:  Jordan, Utah

Rachael made the crazy decision to go back to medical school in her mid-40's to pursue her dream of becoming a physician.  She grew up in Utah, but after marriage, spent the next 25 years moving around the U.S. to support her husband in his Air Force career.  She is now thrilled to be back in Utah pursuing residency at McKay-Dee.  She loves the program, the faculty, her fellow residents and having access to wonderful outdoor activities (water sports, hiking, snow skiing).

Medical School:  University of Utah
Undergraduate: Utah Tech University
Hometown:  Ogden, Utah

Hi there! I grew up in the Ogden area and stayed in Utah for medical school. I am excited to be a part of the McKay-Dee Family Medicine Residency program. I enjoy meeting new people every day and try to learn something new from each person I meet. Outside of medicine, I love to snowboard, rock-climb, cross-country ski, and bake homemade treats. I make a great sourdough bagel that I especially enjoy sharing with friends and neighbors. Cheers!

Medical School: University of Wisconsin
Undergraduate: University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Hometown: Hayfield, Minnesota

I was raised on a hobby farm in Hayfield, Minnesota, a small town located in southern MN. For undergraduate, I made the transition to University of Minnesota-Twin Cities where I majored in chemistry. I worked as a certified nursing assistant and clinical laboratory technologist before crossing the border to University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in Madison, WI for medical school. I was part of the Wisconsin Academy of Rural Medicine (WARM) program and participated in rural rotations throughout central and northern Wisconsin. I’ve always had an interest in family medicine from the beginning due to its wide scope and focus on preventative care and patient relationships. For my residency training, I wanted to find a program that would provide a wide array of opportunities to learn and explore my interests along with a welcoming and supportive culture. I felt McKay-Dee met that expectation!

Outside of medicine, I enjoy following Minnesota sports teams, attending music events, most notably the Taylor Swift Eras Tour, and spending time and catching up with my co-residents, friends, and family. Since my time in Ogden, I’ve also had the opportunity to explore the many hikes in the area and learn how to ski. I’m excited for the many adventures still ahead!"