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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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Matthew Carlson, DO
Core Faculty
Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Why I love to teach:
I have been blessed with resources, access, and a level of privilege that
has allowed me great latitude in the pursuit of my academic interests.
I feel that helping guide others through their journey is a way of paying
back that debt in-kind with mentorship, instruction, and grace to explore.
I find joy in the shared experience of discovery. When life experiences
and study ignite the fires of new knowledge or new connections, as an
educator I get to share in that moment and often receive the gift of new insights.
Medicine is a dynamic and complex area of study that is built upon a foundation
of extensive knowledge and the proliferation of possibilities in its technical
application. My journey has brought me to this place to cultivate and
nurture others in their growth as healers. I am grateful that, through
teaching, I also will continue to evolve as a physician and educator in
order to better serve my patients and the community at large.
Professional Interests:
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 John Olsen, MD
Core Faculty
Trinity School of Medicine
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Why I love to teach:
My passion for teaching is rooted in the joy that comes from cultivating
growth, knowledge, and relationships in Family Medicine. I am incredibly
fortunate to not only practice medicine but also guide and shape the next
generation of healthcare professionals. For me, teaching is not just a
professional obligation; it is a vocation that continuously reaffirms
my love for medicine and for people. My love for teaching is linked with
my love for medicine and care for people, making it not just a career,
but a lifelong passion that I am thankful to pursue.
Additionally, I am excited for the opportunity to teach and provide care
to the patient population of Tri-Cities. Being a native of Yakima, Washington,
and having made Tri-Cities my home since 2020, I feel a deep connection
to this community. I hope to remain here for many years to come, contributing
to both the health and education of the area's residents.
Professional Interests:
Family medicine, Behavioral health, Preventative care, Graduate Medical Education
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Rubicelia Perez, MD
Core Faculty
Loma Linda University School of Medicine
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Why I love to teach:
"Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day, teach him how to fish
and you feed him for a lifetime." This proverb is significant because
it illustrates the power of a teacher. My parents were my first teachers,
and I have and continue to learn, many important lessons from their journeys
and sacrifices for our family. There have also been many other influential
teachers in my life and I soon came to realize the value I could add to
someone's life by teaching. Not only does teaching offer the opportunity
to help someone else, but it also reinforces what I know. What's more,
I often walk away learning something too. There is always room to grow,
that is why I love teaching and chose to become part of a teaching team.
Helping to inspire and mold our newest physicians is a privilege and responsibility
that I am thrilled to be a part of in this new chapter of my career.
Professional Interests:
Professional Interests: Women's health, Community medicine, lifestyle medicine.
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Arash Razi, MD
Core Faculty
Ross University School of Medicine
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Why I love to teach:
My love for teaching has grown over the years and it all started back in
college when I worked as a tutor. I enjoyed sharing my knowledge and seeing
students get to that “aha moment” was my favorite part of
the job. I am truly passionate about medicine and helping residents and
students navigate through their experience to become the best providers
they can be is my goal. I love learning as much as I love teaching! Being
a core faculty member in the residency program is helping me stay up to
date with all the new treatments and guideline updates. I am looking forward
to continuing to teach residents who are the future of medicine and serving
the community.
Professional Interests:
Adult medicine, behavioral health, preventative care, resident and medical
student education, resident wellness.
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 Jesse Wetter, MD
Core Faculty
University of Washington School of Medicine
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Why I love to teach:
Teaching is a dynamic process, balancing personal style with professional
development. At every interaction of teacher and learner, there is an
opportunity for mutual growth, which is accelerated by proactivity and
openness to feedback. Additionally, teaching and learning both thrive
in an environment of introspection and gratitude. I am forever grateful
for the myriad of teachers across many facets of my life that have invested
time, effort, and wisdom in my journey, and it is important to me to continue
investing in subsequent generations of learners.
Professional Interests:
Adult medicine, geriatrics, community medicine.
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