Post-Graduate Year 1

Adewale Oyeneye, MD

I attended medical school in Nigeria at Obafemi Awolowo College of Health Sciences, Ogun State, and practiced medicine in Jamaica before relocating to the United States.

I have been living in Fort Wayne and working with an internist for some time. My interest in Marion General Hospital came from someone close to me who worked in the hospital’s environmental services department a few years ago. He came home one night, and he talked about how the doctors treated patients with dignity, kindness, and respect. He even said that if he ever became ill, he would want to be cared for in that environment. His experience inspired me and reminded me of the values that led me to choose medicine. It made me want to work and learn in a place where compassion and respect are part of everyday patient care, and there lies my greatest motivation.

After residency, I hope to continue building on my skills in providing compassionate and holistic care. I want to develop strong relationships with my patients and be a trusted partner in their health journey. I am especially interested in maternal and women’s health and geriatric medicine, and hope to serve underserved communities and make a positive difference in their lives.

Akosua Agyei, MD

I earned my medical degree from the University of Ghana Medical School. My experiences practicing medicine in Ghana and later working in the United States reinforced my belief that the best family physicians are those who can provide comprehensive care while building lasting relationships with their patients and communities.

I chose Marion Health because of its commitment to training broad-spectrum family physicians in a community-centered environment and the program’s emphasis on developing confident, well-rounded physicians. Marion Health’s strong inpatient and outpatient training, procedural opportunities, and dedication to serving the community align perfectly with my goal of becoming a physician who can manage a wide range of conditions. I wanted a program that would challenge me clinically while also fostering the compassionate, patient-centered approach to medicine that first inspired me to become a physician.

After residency, my goal is to have a practice where patients can receive as much of their care as possible under one roof through preventive medicine, chronic disease management, office-based procedures, women’s health, pediatric care, and point-of-care ultrasound. When specialty care is needed, I want to ensure that every referral is thoughtful and well-coordinated so that patients never feel like their care is fragmented. Ultimately, I hope to remove barriers to care, improve the health of underserved communities, and be a family physician who walks alongside my patients at every stage of their life.

Damilola Adeyemo, MD

Dr. Damilola Adeyemo earned her medical degree from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology in Ogbomosho, Nigeria, and later obtained a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, Texas. Before beginning her Family Medicine residency at Marion Health, Dr. Adeyemo gained diverse clinical experience as both a physician and a registered nurse, providing care in inpatient, outpatient, critical care, and correctional settings. This unique background has shaped her holistic approach to medicine and strengthened her commitment to delivering compassionate, evidence-based, patient-centered care.

Dr. Adeyemo was attracted to Marion Health because of its unopposed Family Medicine residency, which offers outstanding hands-on training, close faculty mentorship, and progressive autonomy. She was especially impressed by the intentionality of the faculty and hospital leadership in delivering high-quality, evidence-based care to rural communities while investing in residents’ education. Their commitment to equipping residents with the clinical skills, confidence, professionalism, and commitment to lifelong learning needed to become exceptional family physicians aligned perfectly with her career goals. After her interview and second-look visit, she knew Marion Health was the right place for her because of its welcoming culture, supportive learning environment, and genuine investment in each resident’s success. Dr. Adeyemo is excited to begin her residency training at Marion Health.

After residency, Dr. Adeyemo plans to practice comprehensive, evidence-based Family Medicine while serving underserved communities. She also hopes to pursue fellowship training in an area such as Addiction Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, or Geriatric Medicine to further expand her ability to provide compassionate, holistic care. Her long-term goal is to build lasting relationships with patients, mentor future physicians, and help improve access to high-quality healthcare.

Eiman Araib, MD

I was drawn to Marion Health because of its supportive, close-knit learning environment and the opportunity to receive broad-spectrum Family Medicine training. From my very first interaction, I felt genuinely welcomed by everyone I met, including the faculty, staff, and residents. During my interview, Dr. Zambrano’s passion for resident education and his commitment to helping each resident succeed really stood out to me. It was clear that Marion Health is a place where people truly care about one another, fostering a culture of teamwork, mentorship, and belonging. I knew it was a program where I could grow into a better physician while feeling at home.

After residency, I hope to practice comprehensive, patient-centered Family Medicine while building long-lasting relationships with my patients and community. I enjoy working with people from all walks of life and want to provide compassionate, evidence-based care that makes a meaningful difference in their lives. I also hope to stay involved in teaching and mentoring future learners, and I remain interested in pursuing fellowship training. Most importantly, I want to continue growing as both a physician and a person while giving back to the communities I serve.

Madina Iusupova, MD

I graduated from Rostov State Medical University in Russia. For more than 10 years I worked as a neurosurgeon in the Chechen Republic, Russia, managing complex cases in difficult conditions. This specialty taught me that it is far more important to prevent disease than to treat its severe consequences, and that sometimes the right words and compassion can have more impact than surgery.

I chose Marion Health because I found there what I value most: a strong sense of community and humanity, combined with a high level of training and medical care. I was especially drawn to the program’s commitment to serving patients with dignity, building meaningful relationships, and preparing physicians to provide comprehensive, compassionate care. I believe this environment is the ideal place to grow both professionally and personally while learning to care for patients across all stages of life.

In the future, I plan to work in primary care, focusing on pain management and mental health, actively advocating for underserved populations, working to reduce health disparities, and remaining involved in medical education.

Tori Templin, MD

I was drawn to the Marion Health program for several reasons. As someone who grew up in the community and graduated from Oak Hill High School, I have a strong personal connection to the area and have always hoped to build my career close to home. When I first heard a few years ago that Marion Health was starting its own residency program, I immediately became interested because I saw it as an opportunity to train while serving the community that helped shape me.

During medical school, I completed several rotations at Marion Health, which only reinforced my interest in the program. The physicians, nurses, and staff were consistently welcoming, supportive, and committed to providing excellent patient care. Those experiences confirmed that the culture at Marion Health is one where I can continue to grow both professionally and personally.

I am excited about the opportunity to begin my career at Marion Health and give back to the community that has invested so much in me. I look forward to caring for patients, building lasting relationships, and contributing to the health and well-being of the community I call home.

After residency, I see myself staying close to home and continuing to serve the community that has been such an important part of my life. My goal is to practice in an outpatient clinic where I can build long-term relationships with patients and provide comprehensive, preventive care across all stages of life. I enjoy the continuity that outpatient medicine offers and the opportunity to make a lasting impact on patients’ health over time. Ultimately, I hope to establish my career in this community, giving back by providing compassionate, high-quality care to the people and families who have supported me throughout my life.