The Division of Family Medicine hosted the Class of 2024 Residency and Fellowship Graduation on June 21, 2024, at the Cleone Peterson Eccles Alumni House.
Faculty and staff gathered to celebrate alongside the graduates and their supporters. The event honored those who completed the Family Medicine Residency program, and fellowships in Obstetrics, Pharmacy, and Sports Medicine.
The Chief of the Division of Family Medicine Bernadette Kiraly, MD, shared her pride and excitement for the graduates in an inspiring speech to attendees.
“We are not just family doctors; we are healers, advocates, and partners in health, well-being, and in sickness when disease persists. We are part of communities, professional organizations, and the national voice of healthcare,” said Kiraly.
Keynote speaker Kyle Jones, MD, spoke about the complexities of mental health and encouraged graduates to embrace their inner stillness. Attendees also heard encouraging messages from Caitlin Henry, MD, and Leila Noghrehchi, MD.
The graduating residents and fellows were presented by their respective faculty advisors, followed by the presentation of awards.
Residency Program Director Kirsten Stoesser, MD, closed the evening out with a message about finding joy in both clinical practice and life.
“Deliberately make choices that will be a source of joy. It will bring great benefits to you, your career, your friends and family, and your patients,” said Stoesser.
The Division of Family Medicine aims to graduate residents who are well-rounded and competent in all core aspects of family medicine training, from inpatient and outpatient care to urgent and chronic care, across urban, suburban, and rural settings.
The 2024 graduates are heading to a wide range of appointments across the country. See the list of the graduated residents and fellows below, along with their appointments.
Family Medicine Residents
Anita Albanese, MD |Advanced Obstetrics Fellowship, Swedish First Hill – Seattle, WA
Aaron Bia, MD | Chinle Comprehensive Health Care Facility – Chinle, AZ
Robbie Calvert, DO | Addiction Medicine Fellowship, University of Utah – Salt Lake City, UT
Emily Chin, DO | Urgent Care, Intermountain Healthcare and other PRNs – Salt Lake City, UT
Jillian Hess, MD | Memorial Regional Health – Craig, CO
Justine Ly, MD | Cottonwood Medical Clinic, Intermountain Healthcare – Murray, UT
Joshua Roesener, MD | Madsen Health Center, University of Utah – Salt Lake City, UT
Joseph Sanchez, MD | Huntsman Mental Health Institute Neurobehavioral HOME Clinic – Salt Lake City, UT
Obstetrics Fellows
Emily Barnes, MD | Moscow Family Medicine – Moscow, ID
Kari Barnard, MD | Columbia Valley Community Health Center – Wenatchee, WA
Krystal Bramwell, MD | To be determined
Erica Meninno, MD | Greater Lawrence Family Medicine – Lawrence, MA
Pharmacy Fellows
Hayam Giravi, PharmD | Ambulatory Care Pharmacist, Intermountain Health
Abbey Smith, PharmD | Endocrinology Clinical Pharmacist, University of Utah – Salt Lake City, UT
Sports Medicine Fellow
Emily Miro, MD | Faculty, St. Mark’s Family Medicine Residency Program – Salt Lake City, UT