Second-Year Residents

Mira Jain, MD - Assistant Chief Resident

Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine, Washington, DC

Undergraduate: Howard University, Washington, DC

Dr. Mira Jain the Family Medicine Residency Program at Independence Health – Clarion Hospital due to the fact it is an unopposed program with a small and intimate setting, which allows for personalized and focused training. Her decision to pursue a career in Medicine was influenced by her early recognition of areas within healthcare that needed improvement, particularly around accessibility and affordability. She is passionate about the contributing to these advancements and improving patient care.

Dr. Jain is exploring her career options, with a keen interest in primary care. Her advice to prospective residents is to find a program that aligns with their preferences in terms of size, patient population, and location. She emphasizes the importance of considering these factors to thrive in residency.

Outside of her medical career, Dr. Jain enjoys visiting the city and exploring new areas whenever the opportunity arises.

Rameena Elizabeth Manuel, MD

Medical School: St. George’s School of Medicine, True Blue, Grenada

Undergraduate: University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland

When it came time to choose a residency, it was important for me to choose a program with extensive inpatient and outpatient training. Clarion Family Medicine Residency was a great fit for me because it offers several rotations at affiliated hospitals including Butler Memorial Hospital and UPMC Children’s Hospital. The program also has various outpatient rotations including Primary Care, Geriatrics and OB/GYN where residents develop skills to meet the unique needs of their patients. Overall, the program is geared towards creating well-rounded Physicians who excel in their respective fields of practice.

Meeting the Program Director Dr. Ashley Kunselman gave me the assurance that I would be supported in my career. The attendings are great teachers, always accessible, and willing to help in any capacity which I find to be one of the program’s biggest strengths. The residents support and care for one another. The program fosters an environment which encourages residents to grow and develop into confident physicians who practice at the highest standard. I am happy to be at Clarion and excited for my future career in Medicine.

I chose Family Medicine because I enjoy providing longitudinal, preventative, and holistic care for my patients. I get to see patients of all ages and backgrounds, work with them to improve their health and quality of life and build long-term relationships. This specialty fuels continuous learning with Physicians treating a wide range of medical conditions. As a Family Medicine Physician, I have the flexibility to pursue areas of interest including Emergency Medicine, Sports Medicine, Pain Medicine, Addiction Medicine, Hospital Medicine, and OB/GYN. I currently enjoy inpatient and outpatient medicine and would be happy with a career in either field.

In my free time I like to read, paint, travel, bike, attend Spin and Zumba classes, visit different restaurants, and hang out with family and friends.

Fun Fact: I speak three languages fluently.

Jonathan Zimmerman, MD

Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine, Miramar, FL

Undergraduate: University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Dr. Jonathan Zimmerman is a Family Medicine Resident at Independence Health System- Clarion Hospital. He began his PGY 1 position in July of 2024. Dr. Zimmerman is a graduate of Ross University School of Medicine. He completed his undergraduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh.