Family Medicine Residents (2027)
The Family Medicine Residency Program at SJHS is designed to train medical professionals to provide comprehensive medical care on a continuing basis for individuals and families. It is one of the nation’s first family medicine residency program
Meridith Anness, MD
Hometown: Rochester Hills, MI
Undergrad: University of Cincinnati
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Hobbies: Training for my next marathon, baking something tasty, or trying out a new restaurant with my wonderful partner.
Thomas Barry, DO
Hometown: Bismarck, North Dakota
Undergrad: University of Mary in Bismarck, ND
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Bradenton, Florida
Hobbies: Hiking, hunting, fishing, skiing, anything sports related, going to the beach, and hanging out with friends and family. I am a diehard Notre Dame fan and am looking forward to game days. Go Irish!
James Christensen, DO
Hometown: Derby, Kansas
Undergrad: Brigham Young University
Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Getting out of the house and enjoying the outdoors.
Kelsey Johnson, DO
Hometown: Hillman, Minnesota
Undergrad: Minnesota State University, Mankato
Medical School: Kansas City University
Co-Chief Resident
Hobbies: Baking, being at the lake, watching sports, and golfing with my husband! Though lately most of my free time is spent chasing my two very energetic kids!
Mia Lambert, MD
Hometown: Macomb, Illinois.
Undergrad: Augustana College
Medical School: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Playing basketball, embroidering, watching reality TV and spending time with my cat and dog, Myko and Cori
Maryam Shaikh, MD
Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
Medical School: Ziauddin Medical College
Co-Chief Resident
Hobbies: I consider myself a huge foodie and a huge Swiftie, and I especially love to travel, read, and indulge in an occasional session of retail therapy.
Jared Tall, DO
Hometown: Idaho Falls, Idaho
Undergrad: Brigham Young University
Medical School: William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: I love to downhill ski and snowmobile in the winter months and then kayak and hike in the summer months
Thomas Waites, DO
Hometown: Mooresville, Indiana
Undergrad: Franklin College
Medical School: Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Spending time with my family, fishing, kayaking, country music and cheering on my favorite sports teams.