Medical School: University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, Tampa, FL
Undergraduate: Iowa State University, Ames, IA
I was born and raised in central Iowa, where my early background in nursing
sparked a lifelong passion for caring for others. Through these formative
experiences, I developed a deep appreciation for patient-centered care
- a foundation that continued to grow and evolve throughout my medical
education.
I am drawn to family medicine for its broad scope and focus on continuity
of care. I value the trust that develops over time and the opportunity
to care for individuals and families with a comprehensive approach. My
current interests within family medicine include pediatrics, geriatrics,
nutrition and lifestyle medicine, and inpatient care.
I chose the Butler Family Medicine Residency after falling in love with
the region's scenic beauty and connecting with the passionate team behind
the program. Their enthusiasm for the innovative curriculum, dedication
to excellent community-based care, and excitement about building something
new was inspiring. I am honored to be part of the inaugural class and
look forward to helping shape a program that reflects my core values as
a physician: compassion, innovation, and commitment to the communities we serve.
Outside of medicine, I enjoy relaxing with my cats, exploring new hiking
trails and attending live music events.
Lauren Duttry, DO
Medical School: Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lynchburg, VA
Undergraduate: Penn State University, State College, PA
As a second-year medical student at Liberty, I discovered that Butler Memorial
Hospital was being added as a new core site for third-year medical students.
I was thrilled, because I could move from being 6 hours away from home
to only an hour and a half. My 3rd year was spent with Butler's outstanding
preceptors who encouraged me to consider Butler's upcoming residency program.
After spending time at BMH and developing strong working relationships
with preceptors, including the program directors, I knew that Butler is
where I wanted to become a Family Physician. I know that Butler Family
Medicine Residency will support my growth as a physician as well as who
I am outside of medicine. Being a resident in the program's inaugural
class enables me to contribute to shaping the program. I hope I'm able
to lead my co-residents through some of the learning curves that come
with being at a new hospital, since it's not so new to me!
Being from Reynoldsville, PA, and having already lived in Butler for a
year, I am semi-local to the area. Butler is a great location for a wide
range of medicine. Many of the surrounding areas are rural, yet its proximity
to Pittsburgh allows for other learning opportunities, all of which I'm
looking forward to.
JC Eddis, MD
Medical School: AUC School of Medicine, Miami, FL
Undergraduate: Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ
I was born in Philadelphia and developed the dream of becoming a physician
at a young age. Life's journey helped shaped my desire to become a family
physician as I have developed a passion for preventative medicine, lifestyle
changes, food as medicine, patient education and advocacy, and treating
the patient holistically. I found the Butler Family Medicine Residency
curriculum, and immediately thought it was a great fit for me. Meeting
with Dr.'s Dougherty and Peek further confirmed my choice as I could clearly
see that they are developing an excellent resident training program that
I am excited to join and be a part of.
Amba Swamy Naidu Pasupuleti, MBBS
Medical School: MNR Medical College, Telangana, India
I grew up in Hyderabad, India. After completing medical school there, I
came to the U.S. for clinical experience. I chose family medicine because
it allows me to build long-term relationships with patients of all ages
and genders.
I have always wanted to train in a residency program that matches my medical
school experience in terms of patient demographics and location. The Butler
Family Medicine Residency Program, an unopposed program with strong rural
medicine exposure and close to a big city like Pittsburgh, is thus a perfect
fit for me.
On my interview day, I found the place to have its own unique charm and
the opportunity to experience all four seasons. The program felt warm
and welcoming, and the faculty were truly passionate about training residents.
They were friendly and happy to answer any questions. As someone who loves
the outdoors, I am excited to explore parks, go biking, and enjoy hiking.
Overall, I am grateful for this opportunity and thrilled to be part of
the program.
