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Katie Karlson, MD, FAAFP
Program Director
Ross University
School of Medicine
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Why I love to teach:
I have a great love of learning and learned this at a young age from the
example of my father. My father has a passion for teaching---he taught
Chemistry at the Air Force Academy and for various other colleges. He
also taught neighborhood kids math and science. He continues to still
teach to this day even in his retirement, but now is teaching about gardening
and leads the Master Gardener Association. My 3 year old son knows every
plant and vegetable thanks to my father’s teaching.
Medicine is forever changing with new updates, medications, guidelines,
and recommendations for best practice. I enjoy being in the Residency
Program where I can keep up on the latest evidence-based information.
What better way to learn than to teach!
Professional Interests:
I enjoy leading and teaching. I enjoy all aspects of family medicine and
see patient of all ages and practice full spectrum care including Obstetrics.
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Natalia Luera, MD, FAAFP
Associate Program Director
University of Washington School of Medicine
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Why I love to teach:
Teaching at Kadlec Family Medicine Residency provides an opportunity to
see the growth of newly-minted physicians into independently practicing
physicians. As a faculty member, it is a privilege to observe resident
physicians increase their medical knowledge and find their practice style.
Teaching resident physicians occasionally creates the opportunities to
coach them through difficulties and it is very rewarding to see those
resident physicians overcome their challenges. I have been able to see
our very first class of residents graduate and I look forward to many
more graduation ceremonies!
Professional Interests:
Women’s Health, Integrated Behavioral Health Primary Care, Social
Justice, Practice Management, Epic EHR training.
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Marie Cadwell Meyer, DO
Core Faculty
Pacific Northwest University Osteopathic School
of Medicine
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Why I love to teach:
My path to medicine was laid through childhood science fairs and groomed
by parents that encouraged their children to learn-by-doing and never
hesitated to donate their (perfectly operational) household appliances
for our experiments. Whether we were microwaving light bulbs, dissecting
fetal pigs, dismantling a toaster or suturing orange peels, we were continually
learning how things worked. In medical school, residency and private practice,
I was even more impressed by the process of inquiry and discovery. I work
as a core faculty member at Kadlec Family Medicine Residency because I
love helping see and shape how doctors ask questions, make decisions and
communicate with others. Beyond the “how it works”, I now
get to learn “why”.
Professional Interests:
Pregnancy care and obstetrics, pediatrics, point of care ultrasound, procedures
including skin biopsies, joint injections, nerve blocks, implantable contraceptives
and newborn circumcision
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Karl Kuzis, MD, PhD
Core Faculty
Oregon Health Sciences University School
of Medicine
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Why I love to teach:
One of my best friends once described me as a “Collector of Experiences”,
a phrase I have come to embrace. My varied life exposures have been driven
by an intense desire to learn, to explore and to take advantage of the
opportunities life has so kindly presented me with. As with most things
in life, learning is much more fun when shared. No matter if it’s
exploring with the grandkids, thinking through the next camping / boating
/ travel challenge with my wife or working shoulder to shoulder with my
sons on their latest project, the process of gaining and sharing knowledge
is the highlight of my life. As physicians, I believe we are truly blessed
that our profession allows us the opportunity to be of service to others
while sharing the learning process with our peers and our patients.
Professional Interests:
An unapologetic advocate for the full scope of Family Physicians in our
healthcare system, I enjoy all aspects of patient care. I have developed
a comfort level with “Difficult” patients, complex care, and
delivery of well-rounded / patient centric care that efficiently addresses
the patient’s needs. Due to my experiences, the intersection of
excellent patient care / experience and sustainable business practices
in medicine is a particular area of interest.
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Nayab Rifat, MD
Core Faculty
Ross University
School of Medicine
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Why I love to teach:
I decided to become a Family Physician at an early age because of the impression
my doctor made on me. He saw patients from early childhood to advanced
age and everything in between. This impression ultimately led me to pursue
medicine as a career. I completed my residency at The University of Texas
in Houston, Texas. The Texas Medical Center (TMC) is the largest of its
kind in the world and is at the forefront of teaching, advancing medicine,
and research. The training I received made me realize just how important
resident physicians are to the future of medicine and my goal is to teach
the next group of Physicians entering the field, learn with them and stay
updated in the ever-changing field of Medicine. Kadlec Family Medicine
Residency allows me to do just that, and I am proud to be a part of it.
Professional Interests:
Preventive Medicine, Outpatient and Inpatient Medicine, management of Chronic
conditions, Women’s health.
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