CLASS OF 2025
Cleveland
Commencement message
GRADUATES,
It is my privilege to welcome the Class of 2025 as fellow D.O.s in our profession and share a message of congratulations from the Cleveland campus faculty and staff. Graduation is when we reflect on the first day of orientation and revel in the transformation each of you has experienced in four short years. You have mastered new information and applied that knowledge to care for patients during rotations. While you followed the same path, you each had a unique journey. New friendships, experiences and life events transformed you. You impacted patients, families and each other with comfort and healing.
I am grateful for your positive impact on the Heritage College. We are better because you trained here. We eagerly anticipate your next steps as you care for patients, improve the health of our communities and live each day as an example of what an osteopathic physician should be.
Isaac Kirstein, D.O., Dean Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine at Cleveland
HERITAGE COLLEGE HONOR CORDS
Brentwood Foundation Community Physician Scholar Program – Lilac
Gold Humanism Honor Society – Gold
Inclusion Participant – Kelly Green
National Health Service Corps – Light Blue
OhioHealth Physician Diversity Scholar – Cobalt Blue
Rural and Urban Scholars Pathways Program – Lime Green
Sigma Sigma Phi – Maroon/Gold
CLEVELAND OSTEOPATHIC PRIMARY CARE ASSOCIATES
Joseph R. Mandato B.S., Baldwin Wallace University, 2019 Mentor: Robert Bales, M.D.
John Sternen B.S., Xavier University, 2019
CLEVELAND DUAL DEGREES
Brendan Baugher B.S., The Ohio State University, 2018 M.S., Ohio University, 2023 Mentor: Robert Baugher, Jr., D.V.M.
Charles J. Casa B.S., The Ohio State University, 2018 M.S., Ohio University, 2023 Mentor: Andrew Turk, M.D.
CLEVELAND TRANSFORMATIVE CARE CONTINUUM
Isaac Mohamed Aidja B.S., Cleveland State University, 2021 Mentor: Leanne Chrisman-Khawam, M.D.
Shamone Robinette Gore Panter B.S., Youngstown State University, 2006 Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University, 2014 Mentor: Christine Moravec, Ph.D.
Alexander S. Lotozynski B.S., Cleveland State University, 2019 M.S., Cleveland State University, 2021 Mentor: Alesa Jedlink, J.D.
Nina Marich B.S., Xavier University, 2020 Mentor: Susan Klein, M.D., Ph.D.
Dalia Ann Tabachnik B.A., Bowdoin College, 2021
Jack Yang B.S., Case Western Reserve University, 2021 Mentor: Leanne Chrisman-Khawam, M.D.
CLEVELAND CLASS OF 2025
Nikita Akkala B.A., Scripps College, 2017 M.S., Case Western Reserve University, 2021 Mentor: Andrew Culver, D.O. ('99)
Elizabeth Rose Beran B.S., Cleveland State University, 2019 Mentor: Stephanie Deuley, D.O. ('18)
Blake Bilinovich B.S., The University of Akron, 2021
Braden Bolger B.S., University of South Carolina, 2020 M.A., Case Western Reserve University, 2021
Emma Callesen B.S., University of Alabama, 2019 Mentor: Phillip Callesen, J.D.
Clay Carrel B.S., University of Cincinnati, 2020 Mentor: Daniel Phillip, D.O. ('23)
Kristen Chew B.S., The University of Toledo, 2020
Caitlin Elizabeth Clay B.S., Ohio University, 2019
Elise Covell B.S., Bowling Green State University, 2019
Rachel R. Cuellar B.A., Miami University, 2021 B.S., Miami University, 2021
Michelle Cugino B.S., Walsh University, 2020
Maya Zreik Farhat B.S., John Carroll University, 2021 Mentor: Naim Zreik Farhat, M.D.
Sarah Elizabeth Gaspar B.S., The Ohio State University, 2019 Mentor: Corey Flowers, J.D.
Sara Gier B.S., John Carroll University, 2021 Mentor: Scott Gier, Pharm. D.
Clayton A. Grubb B.A., Cedarville University, 2011 Mentor: Andrew Culver, D.O. ('99)
Olivia Halter B.S., Ohio University, 2021 Mentor: Tiffany Downs, D.O. ('22)
Ayoub Harb B.S., John Carroll University, 2021 Mentor: Nader Warra, D.O.
Isabella Mia Heimke B.A., University of South Carolina, 2019 Mentor: John Heimke, D.M.D.
Emma Humphrey B.S., Kent State University, 2020 Mentor: Robert Amory, D.O.
Alec Ingros B.S., Baylor University, 2020 Mentor: William Slemenda, M.D.
Lindsey Erin Jackson B.A., University of Maryland, 2016
Matt Jajowka B.S., The Ohio State University, 2020
Eden Lee Janesch B.S., University of Kentucky, 2020 Mentor: Lauren Janesch, D.P.T.
Kledio Janku B.S., John Carroll University, 2020
Krista M. Kaufmann B.S., University of Dayton, 2020 Mentor: Ken Rosplock, M.D.
Rei Kola B.S., Washington and Lee University, 2019 M.S., University of Florida, 2021
Michael Thien Le B.S., John Carroll University, 2021 Mentor: Andrew Culver, D.O. ('99)
Malcolm J. Lee B.S., Alderson Broaddus University, 2016 M.S., West Virginia University, 2018 Mentor: Morgan Lee, D.N.P.
Joseph Linder B.S., The University of Akron, 2021 Mentor: Susan Linder, Ph.D.
Montana Martin B.S., University of Mount Union, 2021 Mentor: Shaun Cook, Ed.D.
John Mhanna B.S., John Carroll University, 2020 Mentor: Maroun Mhanna, M.D.
Lauren Ashley Noftz B.S., Baldwin Wallace University, 2017 M.S., Case Western Reserve University, 2019 Mentor: Macario Llamas, M.D.
Danielle Quinn O'Conke B.S., Ohio Northern University, 2021
Brian O’Dell B.S., Xavier University, 2021
Hannah Parson B.S., John Carroll University, 2022 Mentor: Tracy Parson, D.N.P.
Viktoriya Partyka B.S., John Carroll University, 2019
Rebecca Anne Plow B.S., The Ohio State University, 2020 Mentor: Jennifer Snyder, M.D.
Allison Faith Ross B.A., Indiana University, 2010 B.S., Arizona State University, 2016
Imani Nia Sellers B.S., Ohio University, 2017 M.S., Case Western Reserve University, 2020 Mentor: Kendalle Cobb, M.D.
Thomas C. Serowik B.S., The Ohio State University, 2019
Marie Francesca Shorokey B.A., Temple University, 2019
Jonah M. Spoerndle B.S., The University of Akron, 2015
Jenna Rae Steinberger B.A., Ohio University, 2020 Mentor: Charles Sevastos, D.O.
Michael Blake Suponcic B.A., Miami University, 2018 Mentor: Scott Brigeman, M.D.
Olivia Talamo B.S., John Carroll University, 2021 Mentor: Korrie Beverley-Waters, D.O. ('12)
Nathan Thompson B.S., Kent State University, 2021 Mentor: Robyn Thompson, D.V.M.
Reid Donovan Thompson B.S., Kent State University, 2020 Mentor: Lahnden Onger, M.D.
Natalija Marinkovich Tyler B.S., Mount Vernon Nazarene University, 2018 Mentor: Carl Tyler, M.D.
Jennifer Varley B.S., Youngstown State University, 2021 Mentor: Louis DeMicco, D.O.
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