Program Director Welcome
Welcome to the The Chap! We here at AdventHealth Wesley Chapel have made it our mission to equip, educate and encourage our residents to use their God given talents in service to the community. We view wellness as a centralized target connecting body, mind, and spirit. We therefore foster a training environment that stresses genuine patient relationships, thorough physical examinations as well as patient education. I sincerely hope you consider us for your next level of training. Feel free to reach out to our program coordinator for any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Gina Hope, MD
Program Director
AdventHealth Wesley Chapel Family Medicine
"Affection is responsible for nine-tenths of whatever solid and durable happiness there is in our lives." – C.S. Lewis
Program Leadership and Teaching Faculty
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Gina Hope, MD
Program Director
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Lisa Ferreira, MD
Associate Program Director
Family Medicine and Obesity Medicine -
Joseph Barsa, MD
Teaching Faculty
Family Medicine and Sports Medicine -
Marie Hanna, MD
Teaching Faculty
Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine -
Samantha LaQua, MD
Teaching Faculty
Family Medicine and OB-GYN -
Robert Rosequist, MD, FAAFP
Teaching Faculty
Family Medicine and Chief Medical Officer -
Danielle Shelton, MD
Teaching Faculty
Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine -
Rosa Taveras Delgado, MD
Teaching Faculty
Pediatrics and Director of Pediatrics -
Patricia Hernandez Poudevida, PsyD
Teaching Faculty
Clinical Psychologist
Current Residents
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Arielle Ashkenazi, DO
PGY-3
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Christopher Hazen, DO
PGY-3
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Jonathan Hofmann, DO
PGY-3
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Taylor Lowry, DO
PGY-3
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Eduardo Mora Jr, MD
PGY-3
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Chelse Morrison, MD
PGY-3
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Deepthi Jijo Olassa, MD
PGY-3
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Mary Youssef, MD
PGY-3
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Shastine Ali, MD
PGY-2
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Mohammad Tahseen Alkaelani, MD
PGY-2
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Samantha De Filippis, MD
PGY-2
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Rebekah Elliott, MD
PGY-2
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Morgan Malloy, DO
PGY-2
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Andreina Rojas, MD
PGY-2
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Alexandra Urdaneta, DO
PGY-2
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Vanessa Villamizar, MD
PGY-2
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Jeremy Edwards, MD
PGY-1
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Alfred Fam, DO
PGY-1
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Prachi Gandhi, DO
PGY-1
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Sydney Jimenez, MD
PGY-1
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Sonal Kumar, MD
PGY-1
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Makenzie Muley, DO
PGY-1
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Shaverray Notice, MD
PGY-1
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Renae Roye, MD
PGY-1
Curriculum
In the spirit of learning and service to our community and with the partnership of local providers, we have created a broad array of experiences with sufficient depth to ensure that all of our residents are competent upon graduation.
- PGY-1
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PGY-1 Block(s) Orientation 1 Family Medicine - Inpatient 3 Critical Care (ICU) 1 ER 1 Pediatrics - Inpatient 2 Sports Medicine 1 Psychiatry 1 Obstetrics/Gynecology 2 Correctional Medicine 1 1 - 2 ½ days per week of Family Medicine Continuity Curriculum
½ day per week of Didactics
- PGY-2
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PGY-2 Block(s) Family Medicine - Inpatient 2 Night Float 1 Community Medicine/Practice Management/Interprofessional Care 1 Surgery 1 Pediatrics - Outpatient 2 Procedures 1 Cardiology 1 Obstetrics/Gynecology 1 Medicine Selectives 2 2-3 ½ days per week of Family Medicine Continuity Clinic
½ day per week of Didactics
- PGY-3
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PGY-3 Block(s) Family Medicine - Inpatient 1 Night Float 1 Geriatrics 1 Palliative Care 1 Orthopedics 1 Dermatology 1 Critical Care (ICU) 1 Urgent Care 1 Electives 4 3-4 ½ days per week of Family Medicine Continuity Clinic
½ day per week of Didactics
Longitudinal Underserved Clinic experience throughout the 3 years
Family Medicine Residency at AdventHealth Wesley Chapel
When you join us at AdventHealth Wesley Chapel, you’ll gain training and education in a world-class facility with intentional design, advanced technology and a dedicated staff.
Let's Chat with Our Residents
Graduate Medical Education residents Dr. Christopher Hazen and Dr. Chelse Morrison share their experience as they recently joined the Family Medicine program at AdventHealth Wesley Chapel.
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Step Inside Our Innovative Hospital
We’re greater as a whole. When you join us at AdventHealth Wesley Chapel, you’ll gain training and education in a world-class facility with intentional design, advanced technology and a dedicated staff. You’ll also have access to all that Pasco County and the Gulf Coast of Florida have to offer.
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We Focus on the Whole You
Residents are welcome to the state-of-the-art wellness center located next to the Wesley Chapel Hospital. Our 50,000-square-foot wellness center includes TechnoGym® equipment, group fitness studios, a 25-meter pool, therapy pool, indoor track, saunas and Kids Club.
Check out Our Community
Wesley Chapel, Florida, is a rapidly growing community in Pasco County, located about 20 miles north of downtown Tampa. It's known for its suburban charm, blending modern amenities with a more relaxed, small-town feel. Over the past few years, it has become a hotspot for new residential developments, shopping centers, and entertainment options. The area is also known for its excellent schools, making it a popular choice for families. Although Wesley Chapel is expanding, it retains a peaceful atmosphere, offering a balance between urban convenience and suburban tranquility.
Program Information
- Diversity and Inclusion Statement
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The AdventHealth Wesley Chapel Family Medicine Program intends to achieve diversity through intentionality and education. Diversity does not happen by default but must be created and as such, we will seek out qualified candidates for our residency program ensuring that we represent both the local and global health community needs. By placing value on our differences, we ensure that the sum is greater than any of its parts individually.
- Eligibility
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LCME Graduates:
- Passed USMLE I and II
- Doctor of Medicine diploma without reservations
- Proof of US citizenship or appropriate visa status
Osteo Graduates:
- Passed COMLEX I and II
- Doctor of Osteopathy diploma without reservations
- Proof of US citizenship or appropriate visa status
International Graduates:
- Passed USMLE Step I; USMLE Step 2 II CK and CS (if applicable)
- Doctor of Medicine diploma without reservations, received after 2016
- Proof of US citizenship or appropriate visa status
- Current ECFMG certification (certificate must be provided)
We will be participating in the ERAS and NRMP match process.
- Benefits
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For more information about Benefits click here.
Application Process
For consideration to our residency program, applications must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS). The deadline for applications will be December 31st. Applicants who meet eligibility requirements will be granted an interview, which will be held from November through January. Resident appointments are made through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Applicants must register through the NRMP website in addition to applying through ERAS.
A Thoughtfully Designed Environment for Healing
Find exceptional care close to home. At AdventHealth Wesley Chapel, in Pasco County, Florida, our innovative hospital offers advanced medical care and a personalized, faith-based approach to healing. Our doctors, nurses, and staff are guided by the eight universal aspects of CREATION Life — Choice, Rest, Environment, Activity, Trust, Interpersonal Relationships, Outlook, and Nutrition. Our comfortable, healing environment features private rooms with natural light, scenes of nature, and ambient white noise to help patients rest and recover. Our GetWellNetwork gives patients access to TV, movies, the internet, and relevant health information. Unrestricted visiting hours and pull-out beds for guests allow loved ones to be involved in your care. Our ER and outpatient services focus on providing care to get you back to what you love faster. Programs in our Health and Wellness Center and throughout the community can help you on your journey to better health.