Our Residents

The Central Washington Family Medicine Residency Program recruits a diverse group of resident physicians. These self-directed learners bring a wide range of experience, and interests to the residency program as well as divergent goals for future practice plans. Our residency demographic includes both Allopathic and Osteopathic residents, many of whom have a strong desire to serve rural and underserved urban patient populations on the West Coast.

Our Commitment to Excellence

Our program is committed to academic excellence as demonstrated by its affiliation with the nation’s #2 ranked University of Washington (UW) School of Medicine. Our residency is a member of the WWAMI Region Family Medicine Residency Network, a one-of-a-kind, multi-state medical education program designed to alleviate the shortages of healthcare programs in rural and underserved urban areas. The Network consists of thirty-one affiliated FM residency programs located within the WWAMI region – Washington, Wyoming, Alaska, Montana, and Idaho. We are also affiliated with one of the newest osteopathic medical schools, Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences. CWFMR residents have access to UW resources, including the Health Sciences Library.

Our Chief Residents

The program is invested in training the leaders of tomorrow, and we provide our chiefs the resources and training they need to participate fully in this development process. CWFMR chiefs represent residents at all Residency Leadership meetings and act as liaison for resident suggestions and concerns. Examples of their many duties include: Chairing the Annual Program Review, and facilitating resident committee assignments and the Block Schedule formation. The Network also provides training and resources for all chief residents in its FM cohort. In addition to the AAFP’s Chief Resident Leadership Conference our chiefs also attend the WAAMI Network Chief Resident conference.

Four peer selected Chiefs are elected each year and typically consist of one Junior Chief, and two Senior Chiefs (normally includes a representative from Ellensburg,) and a JEDI Chief

Nicholas Colin, DO

Senior Chief Resident – Class of 2025

Jake Matheson, DO

Senior Chief Resident Ellensburg – Class of 2025

Andrés Calvillo, MD

Justice, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Chief Resident – Class of 2025

Zachary Parker, DO

Junior Chief Resident – Class of 2026

Class of 2025

Please read the bios of our third year residents to learn more about their educational background, philosophy of care, medical interests and more!

Andrés Calvillo, MD

I strive to care for my patients as I would want someone to care for my dearest loved ones in their most vulnerable moments. Read Bio

Allison Breda, DO

I love the emphasis on mental health and OB care in CWFMR as well as the passion that our leadership has to address the specific needs of the community. Every person that I meet in the program is kind, welcoming, and makes me feel valued. Read Bio

Nicholas Colin, DO

Initially, I chose Yakima for my medical studies because it was close to home (Portland) and a beautiful area. Read Bio

Michael Copty, MD

I wanted to go to a place that would allow to to get the best generalist training, without sacrificing patient care, this is due to the residency being unopposed. Read Bio

Jamie Emanuel, MD

CWFM has the combination of being an unopposed program and working in a community hospital for an underserved population. It also has integrated behavior health that is easily accessible. Read Bio

Sabina Hochroth, DO

I am committed to providing compassionate, equitable care to all my patients. The doctor-patient relationship is a partnership, and I strive to build trust and understanding with my patients..Read Bio

Edward Letellier, DO

I chose CWFM because as an organization it provides a supportive environment not only for its patients but also the resident staff. Read Bio

Jake Matheson, DO

I want to eventually end up in a small Pacific Northwest town and so I wanted to train in one. Read Bio

Melissa McCoy, MD

I was drawn to CWFMR because of its strong OB, inpatient, and ambulatory medicine training in an unopposed community setting with faculty and staff who were incredibly welcoming from the very start. Read Bio

Shreshtha Wadhwa, DO

My years of medical training, working as a teacher for special needs children and volunteering at a hospice center have guided my patient care philosophy. Read Bio

Ningyi Zheng, DO

I grew up in Washington so in many ways, moving to Yakima is like coming back ‘home. Plus, I love the small-town feels of Yakima and close-knit culture of CWFMR. It’s like family. 🙂 Read Bio

Class of 2026

Please read the bios of our second year residents to learn more about their educational background, philosophy of care, medical interests and more!

Nooshin Aflakian, MD

What drew you to CWFMR and/or Yakima?
“Interest in taking care of underserved Patients.” Read Bio

JESSICA BRUNER, DO

I believe as a primary care Doctor; we should try our best at preventing ailments before they happen and treat the body as a whole. Read Bio

Opalea Domingo, MD

I am passionate about primary care and believe it is the cornerstone of healthcare. Read Bio

Maryam Ibrahim, MD

I believe making a difference in patient’s overall lifestyle and not just their illness is the steppingstone to improving the community health. Read Bio

Tiffani Lautenslager, MD

My specific medical interests are quite broad (which is why I am in Family Medicine) Read Bio

SAEID JAHESH, MD

Establishing long-lasting relationships with my patients and taking a holistic approach towards their care has been the cornerstone of my practice.. Read Bio

Angela "Angie" Maxson, DO

Medical interest: Prevention, health equity, full spectrum family medicine, including procedural tasks. Read Bio

MARIAH LANE, DO

I believe in treating each patient holistically and taking into account their unique individual needs. Read Bio

Daniel J. Oliveira, MD

I aim to be a physician who is not only driven to find answers, but also has the professional humility to sit down and truly understand each patient’s problem. Read Bio

Chinasa Onyemkpa, MD

What drew you to CWFMR and/or Yakima?:
“Unopposed family medicine program in a small town with emphasis in incorporating behavioral health in its medical practice.” Read Bio

Zachary Parker, DO

I was born and raised here, so it wasn’t long before I became acquainted with our community’s medical needs. Read Bio

Carlos Velarde, MD

My calling as a physician is to serve the underserved population and the Hispanic/Latinx community. Read Bio

Class of 2027

Please read the bios of our first year residents to learn more about their educational background, philosophy of care, medical interests and more!

Roxana Abid, M.B.,B.S

As someone who is very passionate about womens health, I am excited to come to work at a place that offers an extensive obstetrics department. Read Bio

Florence Akintan, M.B.Ch.B

I am passionate about transferring the wealth of knowledge I have aquired to medical students and residents. Read Bio

Alister Collins, MD

I believe that CHCW would offer me a wide variety of cases and the ability to become a well rounded family medicine practitioner. Read Bio

Caroline Farmer, MD

My experience so far has been a group of thoughtful, caring people committed to community in many, extremely palpable ways. Read Bio

Amelia Graves, MD

I am excited about providing exceptional evidence based care and education in a rural setting. Read Bio

Marissa Krager, DO

I want to work for CHCW because this organization has provided excellent care for myself and my family. Read Bio

Monika Kumar, MD

I would like to work for CHCW because residents recieve training in full-spectrum care in the beautiful setting of Washington. Read Bio

Haneef Mohamed, MD

The program avails the best opportunity for me to learn full-spectrum family medicine, procedures, and OB/GYN skills. Read Bio

William Ray, DO

Excited to continue my medical training in Yakima close to family. Read Bio

Ciri Raguthu, M.B.,B.S

After my rotation in Weimar, Texas, I knew I wanted to pursue rural family medicine. Read Bio

Prabhjot Singh, MD

I chose CHCW because I sensed a culture of kindness, teamwork, and connectedness among the residents, faculty, and staff. Read Bio