PGY-3
Kristen Bendinger, MD
Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
Undergraduate University and Major: Butler University, Spanish
Medical School: IU School of Medicine
Career Plans: Primary Care, with a special focus on Latino and other immigrant populations
Favorite Aspect of the Program: While I appreciate the variety of clinical experiences across 5 hospitals (with
catchment area including the whole state and beyond), the diversity of our patient population, the strong presence
of MP faculty, and the opportunity for global health experiences, I would have to say what makes the program
truly outstanding is the caliber of my co-residents. It is an honor to build professional and personal relationships
with such an intelligent, caring and fun group of people. There is truly a collegial atmosphere with plenty of
support and camaraderie. I look forward to our weekly conferences and am always glad to find I will be working
with a MP colleague on an upcoming rotation, which happens frequently. They are the kind of people who
challenge you to be a better physician and a better person overall.
Are you in the global health track: Yes. My area of interest currently is Latino immigrants, but I believe the program
is helping prepare me to provide care for a variety of immigrant populations or to practice in a resource-limited
setting in the future. I look forward to participating in the IU-Kenya rotation next year.
Last place you visited - My husband and I drove 5000 miles to visit and hike in the Badlands, Glacier NP,
Yellowstone and Grand Tetons last summer. It was an incredible trip.
Favorite book - Half the Sky by Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn. It describes the pressing issues facing women
in developing countries in terms of trafficking, human rights violations and unequal access to education and
healthcare. They managed to take on this daunting topic and turn it into an uplifting read, inspiring one to get
involved.
Favorite TV show: The Office. Have you seen the one where Dwight attacks the CPR mannequin?
Andy Forbes, MD, PhD
Hometown: Peoria, IL
Undergraduate University and Major: Taylor University, Chemistry and Mathematics
PhD University: Chemistry from University of Illinois
Medical School: University of Illinois
Career Plans: Primary Care, Medical Education
Favorite Aspect of the Program: The camaraderie among the residents
Favorite place or activity in Indianapolis: The Children's Museum
Most recent book you read: Foundation, by Isaac Asimov
Favorite sports team: Chicago Cubs
Meghan Geraghty, MD
Hometown: Forest Hill, Maryland
Undergraduate University and Major: St. Mary's College of Southern Maryland, Biology with minor in Spanish
language
Medical School: University of Maryland
Career Plans: Undecided
Favorite Aspect of the Program: Diversity
Are you in the global health track: yes
Dream vacation destination: Patagonia in Chile
Favorite book: The Count of Monte Cristo
First job: Lifeguard
Bridget Graney, MD
Hometown: Omaha, NE (home of the Reuben, the College World Series, and Warren Buffett)
Undergraduate University and Major: Northwestern University, Human Development and Psychological Services
Medical School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine
Career Plans: Adult Pulmonology / Critical Care
Favorite Aspect of the Program: the people of course!
Are you involved in research: Yes - working with adult and Peds departments on cystic fibrosis research
Favorite restaurant in Indianapolis: It’s actually in Carmel, but my favorite is a breakfast place called Eggshell
Bistro. Amazing.
Last place you visited: St. Thomas
Favorite book: Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett
Favorite sports team: FC Barcelona
Drew Kepple, MD
Hometown: Tremont, IL
Undergraduate University and Major: Illinois Wesleyan University. Biology Major
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria
Career Plans: Primary Care Med-Peds outpatient +/- inpatient
Favorite Aspect of the Program: Large Med-Peds presence in both residents and faculty. When you go to a new
rotation, everyone knows who Med-Peds are, and we are treated the same as categoricals.
Last place you visited: Montego Bay, Jamaica
Most recent book you read: A Storm of Swords – Book Three in The Game of Thrones Series
Favorite TV show: Dexter
First job: Sold and repaired golf clubs
Catherine Lambert, MD
Hometown: Hilliard, Ohio (near Columbus)
Undergraduate University and Major: The Ohio State University - Microbiology
Medical School: University of Cincinnati
Career Plans: Hospitalist vs. fellowship, but at this point I am strongly considering a Neonatology fellowship!
Favorite Aspect of the Program: You will probably hear this a lot. There are so many great things, but one of the
things that really drew me was the size of the residency program and our presence on the medical campus. It is
awesome to be able to see co-residents on a daily basis and to work with so many fantastic Med/Peds faculty.
Favorite book: Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card. I am super excited for the movie coming in Fall of 2013.
Favorite TV show: I have watched all the seasons of Gilmore Girls more times than I'd be willing to confess! The
main character (Rory) was exactly the same age as me while the show was going on and I think that had a lot to do
with my love for the show.
Favorite hospital to rotate through: My favorite hospital, hands down, is Wishard/Eskenazi. I think the main reason
it is truly a trainee-driven hospital and we as residents really get to run the show!
Janet Lee, MD, MPH
Hometown: Chino Hills, California
Undergraduate University and Major: Yale (Davenport College '06), Double Major—Molecular Biophysics &
Biochemistry / History of Science, History of Medicine
Masters University and Degree: Masters of Public Health (MPH) - obtained with MD at Northwestern University,
The Feinberg School of Medicine
Medical School: Northwestern University, The Feinberg School of Medicine
Career Plans: Med-Peds Endocrinology
Favorite Aspect of the Program: Great sense of community, strong presence of Med-Peds in all settings
Research: I am part of the Morris Green Scholars Program on the pediatrics side, which serves to foster interest in
becoming physician-researchers. Bi-annual retreats and plentiful advisers mentors are available to help guide
interested residents to fellowships. Monthly meetings discuss NIH grant tracks, loan repayment programs, how to
write successful grants, use of databases such as EndNote, research in progress, etc. $3000 extra funding per year
to support research/career interest such as conference reimbursement and books.
If you could not be a doctor, you would be working in public health or in a lab doing basic science. In my dream life,
I'd just sew and craft all day.
Special interest or talent: I re-learned how to sew after finding a cute little quilt shop here in
Indianapolis. I hadn't used a sewing machine since I was in elementary school, and now I'm making quilts,
garments, bags, and much more!
Favorite restaurant in Indianapolis: Szechuan Garden
Favorite place or activity in Indianapolis: Indianapolis Museum of Art—beautiful gardens, free admission, and
awesome special exhibits.
One thing people should know about me is that I've lived in Northern & Southern California, New Haven
(Connecticut), Chicago, and now Indianapolis. If you're from the west coast or east coast, the Midwest is a friendly
place. Don't pass up your chance to train here because you've never considered living here!
Catie Luria, MD
Hometown: Bloomfield Hills, MI
Undergraduate University and Major: University of Michigan, Brain, Behavior, and
Cognitive Science
Medical School: Indiana University
Career Plans: Undecided
Favorite Aspect of the Program: The variety of patient experiences afforded by all of the different hospitals
Favorite restaurant in Indianapolis: Adobo Grill
Favorite place or activity in Indianapolis: The Indianapolis Zoo
Favorite sports team: Any University of Michigan sports team, GO BLUE!
Favorite TV show: The West Wing
Brittany Mohrman, MD
Hometown: Fort Wayne, IN
Undergraduate University and Major: DePauw University, Biology
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine
Career Plans: Med-Peds primary care
Favorite Aspect of the Program: Support from other residents and program directors
Favorite restaurant in Indianapolis: Trader's Pointe Creamery, Petite Chou
Favorite place or activity in Indianapolis: Trying new restaurants in Indianapolis and biking in the parks
Dream vacation destination: Exploring Spain
Michelle Murray, MD
Hometown: Indianapolis, IN
Undergraduate University and Major: University of Kentucky, biology and classics
Medical School: Indiana University
Career Plans: Primary care
Favorite Aspect of the Program: The diverse patient populations and my clinic
Special interest or talent: I play violin in the IU Medical School Orchestra
Favorite place or activity in Indianapolis: Old National Centre hosts First Friday Food Truck Festival which is a
congregation of 20+ food trucks from around town with a live band.
Dream vacation destination: Being a classics geek, I would love to go to Athens
Favorite sports team: Pacers and Colts
Kristine VanWinkle, MD
Hometown: Guilford, CT
Undergraduate University and Major: University of Connecticut, Molecular and Cell Biology, African Studies
Medical School: University of North Carolina
Career Plans: Internal Medicine Hospitalist, Geriatrics fellowship
Favorite Aspect of the Program: Breadth of exposure to 5 different hospital systems and patient populations
If you could not be a doctor, you would be...apprentice to contractors rehabilitating historic homes
Last place you visited : my brother working at a monkey conservatory in Panama
If we opened your refrigerator right now, we would find...IKEA lingonberry jam ... yum!