2026 Match Results

Celebrating Our New Health Care Leaders

We’re thrilled to welcome our latest class of residents and fellows to the Graduate Medical Education programs at the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine.

These talented physicians will begin their specialty and subspecialty training in July, bringing their leadership, clinical skills, and mission-aligned passion to serve Washington’s rural and underserved communities.

Together, we’re building innovative programs that will transform health care across the state. Join us in celebrating their journey and the future of medicine!

18 New Internal Medicine Residents
3 New Family Medicine Residents
5 New Pediatric Residents
2 New Critical Care Fellows

Welcome New Residents

Internal Medicine Residency – Everett

Abishak Govindarajan.

Abishak Govindarajan

Internal Medicine Residency – Everett

American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine

Hometown: Escondido, California

Morgan Holko.

Morgan Holko

Internal Medicine Residency – Everett

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hometown: Maple Valley, Washington

Fariya Iqbal.

Fariya Iqbal

Internal Medicine Residency – Everett

Dalian Medical University

Hometown: Buffalo, New York

Trisha Kapila

Trisha Kapila

Internal Medicine Residency – Everett

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hometown: Renton, Washington

Caleb Kim.

Caleb Kim

Internal Medicine Residency – Everett

University of Washington School of Medicine

Hometown: Bellevue, Washington

Ivy Mageto.

Ivy Mageto

Internal Medicine Residency – Everett

University of Medicine and Health Sciences, St. Kitts

Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia

Safa Mahmood.

Safa Mahmood

Internal Medicine Residency – Everett

David Tvildiani Medical University AIETI Medical School

Hometown: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Frances Morana.

Frances Morana

Internal Medicine Residency – Everett

Ross University School of Medicine

Hometown: Waipahu, Hawaii 

Tinh-Doan Phi.

Doan Phi

Internal Medicine Residency – Everett

Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific

Hometown: Seattle, Washington

Kevin Richardson.

Kevin Richardson

Internal Medicine Residency – Everett

University of Washington School of Medicine

Hometown: Dalton Gardens, Idaho

Grace Ridgeway.

Grace Ridgeway

Internal Medicine Residency – Everett

University of New Mexico School of Medicine

Hometown: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Lydia Selvan Johndoss.

Lydia Selvan Johndoss

Internal Medicine Residency – Everett

Christian Medical College, Vellore

Hometown: Canada

Emily Stiles.

Emily Stiles

Internal Medicine Residency – Everett

University of Washington School of Medicine

Hometown: Kalama, Washington 

Family Medicine Residency – Pullman

Olesya Didyuk.

Olesya Didyuk

Family Medicine Residency – Pullman

Poznan University of Medical Sciences Center for Medical Education in English, Poland

Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia

Shaunicy Sturm.

Shaunicy Sturm​

Family Medicine Residency – Pullman


Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV

Hometown: Las Vegas, NV

Zhengtao Zhang.

Zhengtao Zhang​

Family Medicine Residency – Pullman


Trinity School of Medicine

Hometown: Surrey, British Columbia

Pediatric Residency Program–Spokane

Katie Arlint.

Katie Arlint

Pediatric Residency Program–Spokane

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hometown: Novato, California

Sora Frysinger.

Sora Frysinger

Pediatric Residency Program–Spokane

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hometown: Kailua Kona, Hawaii

Matt Kvech.

Matt Kvech

Pediatric Residency Program–Spokane

Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hometown: Renton, Washington

Kelsey Schott.

Kelsey Schott

Pediatric Residency Program–Spokane

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hometown: Shoreline, Washington

Alex Steinmetz

Alex Steinmetz

Pediatric Residency Program–Spokane

Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine

Hometown: Medical Lake, Washington

Welcome New Fellows

Alex Franke

Alex Franke, MD

Critical Care Medicine Fellowship–Everett

University of Utah, Emergency Medicine

Alfonso Siu

Alfonso Siu, MD

Critical Care Medicine Fellowship–Everett

Flushing Hospital Medical Center and Baylor College of Medicine, Internal Medicine

Fellowship Matches

After residency, some physicians pursue additional specialized training through fellowships. Follow along as WSU College of Medicine GME alumni celebrate fellowship matches throughout the year.

2025–2026 Fellowship Matches

Spencer Hassman

Spencer Hassman, DO

Internal Medicine–Everett Alum

Bhav Kahlon

Bhav Kahlon, MBBS

Internal Medicine–Everett Alum

Cameron Richards

Cameron Richards, DO

Internal Medicine–Everett Alum

Jeff Ward

Jeff Ward, DO

Sports Medicine Fellowship, University of Maryland

Family Medicine–Pullman