Family Medicine Residents (2026)


McKenzie Anderson, DO

 

McKenzie Anderson, DO

Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hometown: Sydney, Ohio
Undergrad: University of Dayton 
Medical School: Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine 
Hobbies: Thrifting, rehabing previously loved furniture, reading, and enjoying cuddles with my two fur babies, Winnie and Raphie. 

Maranda Armstead, DO

 

Maranda Armstead, DO

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hometown: Canton, MI 
Undergrad: Lourdes University 
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 
Hobbies: Either at the stadium or the theatre as I am an avid musical theatre fan and lifelong Detroit sports fan.

 

Peter Beck

 

Peter Beck, MD

Western Michigan University School of Medicine

Hometown: Hastings, MI 
Undergrad: University of Michigan 
Medical School: Western Michigan University School of Medicine 
Hobbies: playing golf and basketball, water skiing in the summer months, yelling at the television during UM football season, watching IndyCars drive in circles, blaring classic rock, attending car shows, and acting like I know how to cook.

James Brent, MD

 

James Brent, MD

Indiana University School of Medicine

Hometown: Corydon, Indiana  
Undergrad: Indiana University Southeast 
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine 
Hobbies: Watching sports, movies and playing video games. 

Theodosis Chronis, DO

 

Theodosis Chronis, DO

Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hometown: Peoria, Illinois 
Undergrad: University of Iowa 
Medical School: Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine 
Hobbies: Woodworking, cooking with my wife Katelyn, and spending time with our cats, Pico and Leo. 

Matthew Heussner, DO

 

Matthew Heussner, DO

Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hometown: Rochester Hills, Michigan  
Undergrad: Northern Michigan University 
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine 
Hobbies: Outdoor activities including sailing and boating, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, and gardening. Along with my gardening I have been growing hot peppers and cross breeding them in an attempt to make a new line.

Taft Keele

 

Taft Keele, MD

University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix

Hometown: Tucson, Arizona 
Undergrad: University of Arizona 
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix 
Hobbies: Enjoy playing games and pretending to be superheroes with my three children, riding bikes and exploring outside, and reading books.

Allyson Slusser, DO

 

Allyson Slusser, DO

Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hometown: Fort Wayne, Indiana 
Undergrad: Saint Mary's College 
Medical School: Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine 
Hobbies: Baking, gardening, being outdoors, and having game nights with family and friends!

Nicholas Watkins, DO

 

Nicolas Watkins, DO

Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hometown: Carmel, IN 
Undergrad: Indiana University-Bloomington 
Medical School: Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine 
Hobbies: Lift weights, play golf, hang out with friends and family, and watch movies.