CLASS OF 2024 CLASS OF 2025 CLASS OF 2026 ALUMNI
Chad Bleske, MD
Hometown: Romeo, MI
College: University of Michigan
Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Working out/weightlifting, going to EDM/techno shows, exploring new restaurants and bars, playing with my dog, outdoorsy things like hunting, fishing, and hiking
Things you like about our program: I fell in love with St. John’s while doing my third year rotations at the hospital. I felt that I received phenomenal training as a medical student, and I always looked forward to going to the ED to admit a patient on medicine or during a trauma code on surgery. The residents and other ED staff were always super nice and helpful to me as a student even when they were busy, and I could tell there was a strong sense of teamwork and comradeship throughout the department. During my ED rotation, I was able to see how the second and third year residents would manage areas of the ED essentially by themselves efficiently and safely, and I knew that was the kind of resident I wanted to be. I also saw how the program took care of the residents during the pandemic and made sure that they always had proper PPE and support.
Things you like about Detroit: Born and raised in Southeast Michigan, I’ve always had an affinity for the city of Detroit. The city has an amazing culture, and I love that everyone from Detroit loves Detroit. I am excited to continue my training here.
Victoria Cardieri, MD
Bio coming soon!
John Chinchen, MD
Hometown: Ann Arbor, MI
College: The University of Michigan
Medical School: Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
Hobbies/interests: Competition shooting, ultramarathons, cycling, bow hunting, weightlifting, backpacking/camping, tactical and military medicine
Things I like about St. John: I knew I wanted a program with high volume as well as an abundance of trauma. Possibly the biggest draw for me was the opportunity for residents to become involved in tactical medicine working with Dr. Dunne and the Sheriff’s department SRT. Another aspect of St. John that was appealing was the dichotomy of their two primary patient populations- one being the underserved of downtown Detroit, and the other the relatively well-off residing in Grosse Pointe.
Things I like about Detroit: Best training in the state for EM physicians. Plenty of food options. Great fishing on Lake St. Clair.
Daniel Cotter, MD
Hometown: Grand Haven, MI
College: Butler University
Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Lifting weights, playing sports, drinking beer, hanging out with dogs, good music, and exploring the beautiful state of Michigan along with the rest of the U.S.
Things you like about our program: I believe there is no better place to practice emergency medicine than Detroit, MI. What separates St. John’s is the diversity of patients from the inner-city patients of Detroit to the suburban patients of Grosse Pointe. Along with that, the Ascension health system functions at a high level and supports their residents well.
Things you like about Detroit: Lions, Pistons, Tigers, and Red Wings. It’s a childhood dream to live around these teams. We also have the Midwest grit combined with the inner-city sophistication. From fancy and upscale restaurants and venues to charismatic dive bars and hole-in-the wall food spots, Detroit has everything you could ask for.
Marisa Evers, MD
Hometown: Hudson, IA
College: University of Iowa
Medical School: University of Iowa
Hobbies/Interests: hiking (especially in the NPs), photography, weightlifting, hanging out at breweries
Things you like about our program: I was drawn to SJH because of the volume and diversity of the patient presentations. As well as the fact that SJH is unopposed, giving residents more autonomy and hands-on experience.
Things you like about Detroit: I am so excited to explore a new food scene. So far, I am a big Grey Ghost fan but would love some recommendations to go check out!
Aria Ganz-Waple, MD
Hometown: Flat Rock, Michigan
College: Wayne State University
Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: I grew up playing hockey for 17 years, so naturally I’m a Red Wings fan! I like being outside in nature and love reading post-apocalyptic literature with my pets. I like to play video games in my spare time as well as attend comic cons with my friends. I am quite active in the mental health community in Metro-Detroit.
Things you like about our program: The variety of cases that are seen, the culture of the hospital and overwhelming sense of family, and everyone’s willingness to teach. The trauma volume allows for a level of exposure that would be hard to attain in other programs. Also, the sushi is wonderful! Things you like about Detroit: The diversity of the population, the opportunities to serve the underserved, the Red Wings, the wide array of food options, and the sense of Detroit pride.
Kaitlin Natole, MD
Hometown: Unionville MI
College: Saginaw Valley State University
Medical School: MSU College of Human Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, paddle boarding & kayaking, reading, running
Things I like about the program: the variety & diversity of patients served, the “family feel” I got during my interview, the residents!
Things I like about Detroit: The food, & the variety of things to do! I love the fact that there are so many parks/nature trails/beaches nearby!
Luke Hessberg, MD
Hometown: Grosse Pointe
College: DePauw University
Medical School: Wayne State University
Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, fishing, camping, hiking, traveling
Things you like about our program: There are a lot of aspects of this program that stand out to me, with the biggest being the variety and volume of patients that come through the doors, the genuine comradery amongst the residents and attendings, and the supported autonomy that residents have making sure that you’re prepared for life afterwards.
Things you like about Detroit: Being from the area I’ve always loved Detroit. It was cool to see the downtown revitalized growing up, and it’s great to see different neighborhoods around the city seeing some growth now. I love going to Detroit sports games, looking at all the old architecture, and getting coneys.
Andrew Kirk, MD
Hometown: Harrisonburg, VA
College: James Madison University
Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University
Hobbies: Running, golf, trying to find gluten free craft beer.
Things you like about our program: Our awesome staff, supportive faculty, incredible resident community. The diversity and acuity of the pathology in our ER. Trusting and collegial relationship between attendings and residents.
Things you like about Detroit: Michigan Summer. Wings games and concerts at Little Caesars. The airport. Gorgeous Tudor style architecture from the ’20s. “Coneys.”
Sevan Misirliyan, MD
Hometown: Novi, Michigan
College: University of Michigan
Medical School: Wayne State University
Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, hiking, reading, trying out new restaurants, spending time with friends/family
Things you like about our program: The variety of patients and presentations, the resident autonomy, and the great staff to work with!
Things you like about Detroit: Lots of different cool restaurants and bars, Belle Isle
Ryan Shultz, MD
Bio coming soon!
Natalie Wiseman, MD
Hometown: Highland Park, MI
College: Bowling Green State University
Medical School: Wayne State University
Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, camping, gardening, cats, reading, video games, crocheting, social justice and equity, biking, snowboarding, science fiction
Things you like about our program: Serving Detroit! The folks in the program are friendly and smart and we’re well-situated to be a force for good.
Things you like about Detroit: Friendly city with a neighborly feel, hip place with a lot happening towards social justice, lots of awesome community orgs and opportunities to be a good neighbor
