Residents

Jesse Andersen, MD

Hometown: BeiJing, China 
Undergraduate: Bob Jones University 
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 
Hobbies/Interest: Basically, any sport or outdoor activity: Soccer, Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Ping-Pong, Badminton, Football, Baseball, Ultimate Frisbee, Spike Ball, Hockey, Ice Skating, Skiing, Swimming, Biking, Hiking, Camping. I also love singing, playing the violin, traveling, woodworking, leading music and working with children or youth in my church. 
Why I Chose Trinity Health Livonia: Just purely through the virtual interview, everyone’s fun attitudes and caring spirits shown through. There was a strong sense of wanting you to develop as a person and not just someone to work for them. I appreciated the way they interacted with each other and demonstrated being a family and not just coworkers. I also appreciated the thought that went into the curriculum as well as the work that it took to secure places like Shock Trauma to rotate at. They were also very supportive of my future Global Health endeavors. Lastly, it was geographically close to my fiancée.

Zachary Bolte, MD

Hometown: Corvallis, OR 
Undergraduate: University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon 
Medical School: Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon
Hobbies/Interest: Traveling, Biking, Camping, Climbing 
Why I Chose Trinity Health Livonia: I got a great vibe from visiting after my interview. The residents and attendings were very kind and welcoming. The staff interacted with each other and the patients in a friendly manner and seemed to be having a good time doing it. It feels like a great environment to go through residency in.

Charlotte Dyer, DO

Hometown: Brawley, CA 
Undergraduate: UCLA 
Medical School: Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine 
Hobbies/Interest: Hanging out with my fiancé and pets (Mittens the cat and Bentley the dog!), kayaking, trying new foods, and cooking 
Why I Chose Trinity Health Livonia: I auditioned at Trinity Health Livonia's and really liked how nice and friendly the staff were and how the program felt like a family! I also appreciated how the seniors really looked out for their interns!

Stefan Kovacevic, MD

Hometown: Niksic, Montenegro 
Medical School: University of Belgrade Faculty of Medicine 
Hobbies/Interest: Being an uncle (x2), working out, riding my motorcycle, cooking, anything to do with a beach and some sun 
Why I Chose Trinity Health Livonia: After my interview, I immediately got the sense that the faculty genuinely cared for the residents and wanted to see us grow and succeed as physicians. From day one, everyone was incredibly friendly, welcoming and willing to teach and help. Coupled with the program's emphasis on resident wellness, I knew Trinity Health Livonia's would be a place where I can thrive.

Kevin Kwamin, MD

Hometown: Los Angeles 
Undergraduate: Virginia Commonwealth University 
Medical School: University of Virginia 
Hobbies/Interest: Football, Intramural Sports, Socializing with Friends, Boating, Watching Game of Thrones, and Sports Medicine 
Why I Chose Trinity Health Livonia: Amazing program director and faculty at a program right outside the city of Detroit

Ayed Mahmoud, MBBS

Hometown: Lebanon 
Undergraduate: Ohio Northern University 
Medical School: University of London-St. George’s Hospital 
Hobbies/Interest: Tennis, Basketball, Areal photography, Poetry 
Why I Chose Trinity Health Livonia: First for me was the collaborative and supportive culture of the program that allows residents to grow personally and professionally. Second, was the diversity of clinical exposure and the broad experience that the program provides through multiple sites in Michigan and the Shock and Trauma center in Maryland for more effective learning.

Carlos Castro-Vasquez, MD

Hometown: Bogotá, Colombia 
Undergraduate: Universidad El Bosque, Escuela Colombiana de Medicina 
Medical School: Universidad El Bosque, Escuela Colombiana de Medicina 
Hobbies/Interest: Music is a big part of my life. I play the guitar, piano, and enjoy dancing Latin/Caribbean music rhythms(It would be a sin as a Latino not knowing how to dance!). Atlas (my saint Bernard) means everything to me, and everyone knows that in the hospital. Astrophysics, astrobiology, and space related sciences are another passion of mine. Go crazy about quantum particles and subatomic analysis of the universe. I spend a decent amount of time at the gym, and my biggest concern is maintaining my health and lifestyle habits. Lastly but not least, family is a priority in my life, and I would not be writing this attestation without them. 
Why I Chose Trinity Health Livonia: Faculty, senior residents and administrative personnel were extremely supportive and caring since interview time. The vibe at our hospital has the perfect mixture of a supportive community, academic environment, and excellence of care, which results into better results for our patients and a warm place to work at. In the end, emergency medicine is a profession of service to others. Anyone, anytime and anywhere.

Andrew Kang, DO

Hometown:Pleasanton, CA 
Undergraduate: University of Pittsburgh 
Medical School: Des Moines University 
Hobbies/Interest: Hiking, Traveling, Bay Area spots, Cooking, trying new restaurants. 
Why I Chose Trinity Health Livonia: II chose this program for their great support system which starts from the program leadership. I also appreciated the orientation month which made me feel more prepared to start residency.

Anosh Khan, MD

Hometown: Nagpur, India 
Medical School: Spartan Health Sciences University School of Medicine 
Hobbies/Interest: Soccer, 8-ball Pool, Crime/thrill TV series and traveling.

Why I Chose Trinity Health Livonia: EM residency program at THLH is a hidden gem. The faculty and residents are supportive and go above and beyond to help you. I like that the program secured places like Shock trauma, DMC, Children's hospital of Detroit and THAA for outside rotations. The location is awesome too, there is a lot to do nearby in Plymouth, Ann Arbor and Detroit.

Mohamed Noureddine, MD

Hometown: Dearborn Heights 
Undergraduate: Wayne State University 
Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School 
Hobbies/Interest: Basketball and exercise 
Why I Chose Trinity Health Livonia: I appreciated the support the attendings provided the residents. It seemed that the program truly cared about helping their residents and allowing for the best teaching environment. I also enjoyed being very close to home with family and friends.

Adam Seidel, MD

Hometown: Clawson, MI 
Undergraduate: Oakland University 
Medical School: Wayne State University Medical School 
Hobbies/Interest: Hand Drawn Animation/Drawing, Creative Writing, Yoga, Zumba, Video Games, Fitness, etc. 
Why I Chose Trinity Health Livonia: My interview with Trinity Health Livonia opened with Marissa, one of the fourth year ED residents reassuring me and reading my letters of recommendation. She made me feel reassured in a position of uncertainty, and when I met the other residents and the program leaders, it only reaffirmed my original impression of a supportive environment. Very happy with my choice.

Tyler St. Louis, MD

Hometown: Windsor Ontario 
Undergraduate: University of Guelph, Biochemistry 
Medical School: Saba University School of Medicine 
Hobbies/Interest: Weightlifting, Running, Video Games, Fishing, Exploring Local Breweries 
Why I Chose Trinity Health Livonia: I had a great interview day with the faculty and chief resident. THLH does not have a surgical residency so there are lots of opportunities for procedures. They really focus on wellness here and now that I am a part of the program, I can attest to that even more. Lastly, being so close to home made it an easy decision.

Akash Gupta, MD

Hometown: Mumbai, India 
Undergraduate: Spartan Health Sciences University
Medical school: Spartan Health Sciences University 
Hobbies/interest: Chess, Online Gaming, Ping Pong, learning new sports
Why I chose Trinity Health Livonia: I chose the Trinity Health Livonia Residency Program because it felt like the perfect fit for both my professional and personal growth. The program’s strong connections with prestigious institutions like the Shock Trauma Center at the University of Maryland and the Children’s Hospital of Michigan ensure diverse and comprehensive offsite rotations. During my observership and interviews, I was impressed by the close bond between the residents and attending physicians, which felt more like a community rather than just a workplace. That sense of community, combined with the program’s strong ties to Wayne State and Michigan State, and its impressive fellowship match rate, made me excited about the opportunities ahead. Also, many of my medical school peers have matched here, and they spoke highly of this program. Plus, the variety of specialty tracks like ultrasound, and administration/global health align with my interests.

Avery Harrell, MD

Hometown: Lake Oswego, OR
Undergraduate: University of Oregon
Medical school: Oregon Health and Science University
Hobbies/interest: Hiking, mountain biking, camping, skiing 
Why I chose Trinity Health Livonia: I applied because one of my close friends in medical school matched here and was having a great experience in this program. When I had my interview, it stood out to me that the program has an awesome culture, and I felt confident that the program would be a friendly and supportive place to learn. Since starting residency this has been 100% the case. All the faculty and residents have been caring, fun to work with, and incredibly supportive.

Quinn Kern Allely, MD

Hometown: Denver, CO 
Undergraduate: Washington University in St Louis
Medical school: Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Hobbies/interest: Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Why I chose Trinity Health Livonia: I had a great interview day and everyone, from the random residents we ran across in the ER to the program’s top brass, were all motivated, approachable, and down-to-earth. The program goes above and beyond to make sure you get the skills and experiences you need to succeed.

Laura Khanoba, MD

Hometown: Jos, Nigeria
Medical school: Caribbean Medical University SOM
Hobbies/interest: Cooking and trying new food with good company, lifting weights, and going on scenic walks!
Why I chose Trinity Health Livonia: I had an excellent experience during my interview process, everyone was warm and welcoming and even when talking with the residents, this seemed like a place I could thrive in and learn a lot from.

Kathleen Murphy, MD

Hometown: Bay City, MI
Undergraduate: Saginaw Valley State University 
Medical school: Central Michigan University 
Hobbies/interest: Yoga, running, barre, spending time up north, and spending time with family and friends! 
Why I chose Trinity Health Livonia: I felt immediately welcomed and well-supported by both the faculty and residents, both in and out of residency. Having early, hands-on access to procedures was a top priority for me, and with no competing programs, we get invaluable first-hand experience. The frequent opportunities to manage critically ill and complex patients have been a cornerstone of my education, allowing me to grow both in skill and confidence. Plus, the program’s proximity to both Ann Arbor and Detroit offers endless opportunities for fun and exploration outside of work!

Alia Salman, MD

Hometown: Chicago, IL
Undergraduate: Saint Xavier University 
Medical school: Medical University of the Americas
Hobbies/interest: Reading, City Exploring, Traveling, Music
Why I chose Trinity Health Livonia: While researching programs THLH really stood out with what the residents were saying on this very website page. Interview day with the residents and staff was not stressful and had great vibes. During my second look it was great to see first-hand the learning environment and how everyone interacted with each other from staff to residents to patients. Everyone was incredibly welcoming and wanted to see the residents succeed as physicians.

Andrew St. Louis, MD

Hometown: Tecumseh, Ontario, Canada
Undergraduate: University of Guelph 
Medical school: Saba University of Medicine
Hobbies/interest: Fishing, golf. Currently learning how to play guitar. 
Why I chose Trinity Health Livonia: I thought the Emergency Medicine program fit my personality. I really enjoyed my visit to the hospital the staff and residents were very welcoming.

Sunny Xia, MD

Hometown: Grosse Pointe, Michigan
Undergraduate: Michigan State University
Medical school: University of Michigan Medical School
Hobbies/interest: Nail art, swimming, video games, trying out restaurants/eating/cooking/anything food related, traveling, drawing, spending time with loved ones.
Why I chose Trinity Health Livonia: The program truly cares about its residents and prioritizes resident wellness and education. Even though I just started in the program, I have already seen how receptive the program has been to resident feedback/concerns and how the clinical curriculum allows residents to prioritize learning. In addition, I appreciate that the program is at a close-knit community hospital that cares for a sick patient population and receives level 1 traumas. The area surrounding the hospital is also nice to live in and I am happy to be close to family in the metro Detroit area!

Louisa Alam, MD

Hometown: Ghazir, Lebanon
Undergraduate: Université Saint Esprit de Kaslik
Medical School: Université Saint Esprit de Kaslik
Hobbies/Interest: I enjoy cooking, working out, and traveling with friends.
Why I Chose Trinity Health Livonia: I chose Trinity Health Livonia because of its strong sense of community, the supportive environment among faculty and residents, and the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population in a hands-on, team-based setting.

Nora Khanoba, MD

Hometown: Jos, Nigeria
Medical School: Caribbean Medical University School of Medicine.
Hobbies/Interest: Learning a new language, playing games, practicing my flute, reading, taking walks, going out to eat and I'm always up to try new things, recipes, places or activities, most recent playing pickleball.
Why I Chose Trinity Health Livonia: I was able to do a few shadowing shifts here, which gave me the chance to see how the ED worked before applying, and I really liked it. I got a strong sense of the program’s culture during my interview, where the residents were well-trained, and the environment felt positive and supportive such that I could grow into an amazing physician. I have also only heard great things from a family member who previously matched here, which made my decision a no brainer.

Sachin Kumar, MD

Hometown: Delhi, India
Undergraduate: Spartan Health Sciences University 
Medical School: Spartan Health Sciences University 
Hobbies/Interest: Soccer, cooking, spending time with friends, and doing just about anything fun outdoors
Why I Chose Trinity Health Livonia: During my interview, I was genuinely impressed by how warm and welcoming everyone was. It was clear that the program truly cares about each applicant as a person—not just as a candidate on paper. The leadership fosters a supportive and inclusive environment where resident wellness and education are top priorities. The faculty are approachable, down-to-earth, and clearly invested in our growth. One of the most striking aspects of the program is the strong sense of camaraderie. The chiefs and residents genuinely look out for one another, creating a collaborative and team-oriented atmosphere. It was evident that the program is committed to providing the resources, support, and clinical experiences necessary to train and develop exceptional emergency medicine physicians.

Lana Mirza, MD

Hometown: Novi, Michigan
Medical School: American University of Antigua
Hobbies/Interest: Lego, puzzles, sitcoms, cooking, baking, collecting crystals, traveling, amusement parks, reading, spending time with my sweet dogs 
Why I Chose Trinity Health Livonia: We're all looking for a program that will provide us with the right experience and training to make us a well-rounded physician in the end, but it was really important for me to match into a program that had a close-knit family feel among the residents. THLH really stood out to me with the way everyone spoke so highly of each other and the culture that is present in the program, after my interview it honestly made me think "this is the one." Everyone has been so warm and welcoming since I started, and even though the transition from medical student to resident is scary, I have felt supported and uplifted since day one, giving me the confidence and drive to succeed on every shift.

Paige Nahod, DO

Hometown: Chesterton, Indiana
Medical School: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/Interest: Proud cat mom to 3 beautiful children (Hannibal, Lillith, and Prosciutto), amateur Italian chef, psychological thriller/horror movies, Chicago sports (GO BEARS!), live music (anything from dubstep/riddim to classic 80s rock to French jazz), American traditional style tattoos, fine art and couture fashion 
Why I Chose Trinity Health Livonia: Our incredibly intelligent faculty care deeply about resident education and wellbeing; I felt genuinely supported and welcomed from day one. Because of our patient population, you will be very well trained on managing medically challenging cases. Additionally, training at a Level II community hospital with limited additional residency/fellowship programs allows you to be responsible for the majority of situations that come through the ED.

Fardowsa Robow, MD

Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Undergraduate: Georgia State University
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine 
Hobbies/Interest: Cooking, baking, trying new restaurants, knitting, watching Netflix, spending time with family and friends. 
Why I Chose Trinity Health Livonia: My interview with the residents and staff at Trinity Health felt natural and authentic. I instantly felt at ease speaking with the faculty, who all carried a warm and easygoing spirit. What stood out most to me was the strong sense of support and genuine care from the faculty. It was clear that they are deeply committed to helping their residents grow into well-rounded physicians. That sense of community and dedication made Trinity Health Livonia a place I could truly see myself thriving.

Mohamad Saleh, MD

Hometown: Dearborn, MI
Medical School: Wayne State School of Medicine 
Hobbies/Interest: Working out, gaming, U of M football
Why I Chose Trinity Health Livonia: I chose Trinity Health Livonia Emergency Medicine because, as a local from Dearborn, I’ve seen firsthand the hospital’s strong commitment to community-focused care. This hospital offers a supportive learning environment, high patient volume, and a diverse case mix, all essential for building a solid foundation in emergency medicine. The staff, from the directors to the physicians and even the nurses were all kind and welcoming. This allows me to look forward to coming into work. I am excited to train the next few years at a place that combines academic rigor with compassionate service to the community I call home.

George Warda, MD

Hometown: Iraq 
Undergraduate: University of California San Diego
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine 
Hobbies/Interest: Soccer, hiking, trying new restaurants, exploring new cities 
Why I Chose Trinity Health Livonia: I was drawn to the welcoming and supportive community that values both professional and personal growth. Additionally, the diverse clinical experiences available across multiple Michigan sites and the unique exposure at the Shock and Trauma Center in Maryland made Trinity Health Livonia an ideal place to train and thrive.