Welcome to KUSM-W Internal Medicine! We are excited to have you as a part of our team. 

Kevin Kadado, D.O.

Completed residency at the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita. 

Wael Mohamed, M.D.

Completed residency at University of Missouri-Kansas City and a transplant hepatology fellowship at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. 

Jennifer Jackson, M.D., FACP, was announced as the new program director for the Internal Medicine Residency Program as of July 1. Dr. Salyers made the official announcement at the resident graduation on June 6 and kept the tradition going by presenting Dr. Jackson with an official "IM PD" baseball cap, similar to the one he was presented with from Dr. Minns when he transitioned to program director in 2014. 

Andre Saad, M.D.,
was presented with the Health Care Heroes-Physician Award

Pedro Vivar Cruz, M.D., was presented with the Health Care Educator Award

Michael Lievens, M.D., was presented with the Health Care Heroes-Physician Award

Dennis Moore Jr., M.D., was presented with the Health Care Heroes-Physician Award

Samuel Ofei-Dodoo, Ph.D., MPA, M.A., CPH, was presented with the Health Care Educator Award

NEPHROLOGIST

"Teaching medical students and residents has always been fun. It gives me the opportunity to share knowledge and clinical skills with them. On the other hand, teaching medical students and residents helps me to learn from their experiences and perspectives. Seeing residents growing into competent and confident practitioners is very rewarding.

In my spare time, I love to explore the world. Travelling allows me to meet new people, exposes me to different cultures and gives me educational experiences plus I consider it a great stress relief."

PGY-2 Categorical Resident

"I was drawn to a career in medicine for the opportunity to be an integral part of a patient's journey, along with the ability to support them and their families. I find great fulfillment in connecting with their unique stories and understanding their lives beyond the confines of health care. 

Residency has been an incredibly rewarding experience, primarily due to the supportive faculty, the protected learning environment, and the numerous opportunities for growth and exploration. The camaraderie among residents is both inspiring and motivating, fostering a culture where everyone is eager to help each other and encourage personal and professional development.

During my free time, I enjoy poetry and gardening, which allow me to unwind and find peace in nature. I also enjoy practicing origami and preparing traditional meals, reconnecting me with my roots."

Conner Baus, M.D.
Dr. Baus joined our hospitalist teaching team at Wesley Medical Center and will oversee residents in the clinic at KU Wichita Center for Health Care. Dr. Baus is a graduate of the Internal Medicine/Pediatrics residency program at KU School of Medicine-Wichita. Outside of work, his hobbies include golfing, spending time with his kids and watching UFC. He is also interested in learning Brazilian jiu jitsu.

Daniel DeJong, M.D.
Dr. DeJong joined our team as the newest associate program director for the residency program. He works as a hospitalist for Sound at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis and is a graduate of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at KU School of Medicine-Wichita. He and his wife, Courtney, have been married 10 years and have three children, Liam, Aria and Declan. In his spare time, he enjoys photography, camping and serving at church. 

Nora Strong, M.D.
Dr. Strong joined Infectious Disease Consultants and will provide coverage in the HIV clinic at Midtown. She completed an infectious disease fellowship at the University of Texas Medical School in Houston and is a KUSM-W residency and medical school graduate. In her spare time, Dr. Strong enjoys spoiling her cat, traveling, hiking, and playing board games/video games with her husband and friends. 

Lina Dimachkie, M.D.
Cancer Center of Kansas

Laura El Halabi, M.D.
Cancer Center of Kansas

Sandra Chehayeb, M.D.
KU Wichita Gastroenterology

Mohamed Omar, M.D.
KU Wichita Gastroenterology

Matthew Stotts, M.D. Dr. Stotts is a physician with the Presbyterian Saint Luke’s Hospital, HCA Healthcare, Denver, Colorado. Dr. Stotts works with our GI fellows during their Denver transplant rotations. Dr. Stotts joined us in July.

Resident graduation was on Thursday, June 6, at Brick and Mortar Venue. The event was filled with joy as fellow residents, faculty and family joined in celebration to honor our graduates. 

RESIDENTS:
Emmanuel Oundo, M.D.: Outstanding PGY1 Resident Award
Anas Alqam, M.D.: Outstanding PGY2 Resident Award
Conner Baus, M.D.: Laurie Harris Student Teaching Award
Julia Emberson, M.D.: Linda L. Francisco, M.D., Resident Peer Teaching Award
Aastha Bharwad, M.D.: W.C. (Carter) Goodpasture, M.D., Resident Performance Award
Aastha Bharwad, M.D.: Donna E. Sweet, M.D., Excellence in Medicine Award

FACULTY: 
Richard Muraga, M.D.: Garold Minns, M.D., Faculty Award-Resident Teaching
Jennifer Jackson, M.D.: Garold Minns, M.D., Faculty Award-Student Teaching
Edgard Wehbe, M.D.: Shaker Dakhil, M.D., Volunteer Faculty Award

STUDENTS: 
Bliss Baird, M.D.: Mahlon H. Delp, M.D., MACP, Student Award
Marisa Zayat, M.D.: Roscoe Falls Morton, M.D., FACP, Student Award
Marisa Zayat, M.D.: Donna E. Sweet, M.D., Excellence in Medicine Student Award

In May, residents, faculty and staff came together to celebrate Dr. Bob Badgett's 14 years of dedicated service to the Department of Internal Medicine. 

The Internal Medicine Student Interest Group hosted its annual BBQ social where medical students, residents and faculty gathered on Tuesday, April 2, at Dr. Sweet's home.

Residents and faculty mingled with the new intern resident class on June 28 at our orientation welcome event hosted at the home of Dr. Salyers.

Gastroenterology fellows and faculty gathered on June 26 at the home of Dr. Nathan Tofteland to welcome the incoming GI fellows.

Alexandra Werbin, MHA, C-TAGME, was honored by the Wichita Business Journal as one of the Young Professionals in Education. The Young Professional series spotlights up-and-coming professionals who are the next generation of city and community leaders. 

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