I was born in India and have been in the US since 5th grade. I graduated from Indiana University, Bloomington with a major in Biology and a triple minor in Chemistry, Social Science & Medicine, and Folklore & Ethnomusicology before entering medical school. The best part about medical school was volunteering in Eldoret, Kenya at the end of my fourth year.

In my free time, I love to hike, go dancing (next task-learn salsa), and play volleyball as well as softball. I love to watch basketball, soccer, and tennis. When solo, I like to dream of my next project abroad (ha-ha!), paint, read mysteries, do arts & crafts, and just enjoy life with a big SMILE!

I was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, but soon after moved to Wisconsin and then New Jersey. When I was a junior in high school, my family completed the full circle and moved back to Grand Rapids, Michigan. I majored in Biology at Cornerstone University then continued my medical education at Michigan State University. I am very excited about continuing my medical education in Grand Rapids and couldn't be happier about this program!

In my spare time, I love to downhill ski, play and watch soccer, spend time with friends and family, play games, and pick up a good book (non medical!). If I get a chance to travel, I enjoy a good ski trip out west.

I was born and raised in Des Moines, IA. I was fortunate enough to live in the same house, in the same room until I left for college. I went to St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN which is about 30 minutes south of the Twin Cities. St. Olaf was a great experience for me that provided lifelong friendships, memories, and pointed me in the direction of medicine as a career after I received my undergrad degree in Biology. I attended medical school at Des Moines Osteopathic Medical School.

In my free time I enjoy running, biking, playing Frisbee, and really any activity I can participate in outdoors. I like to attend sporting events (Go Cubs/Bears/Fighting Irish), as well as musicals and plays. I have always enjoyed reading for pleasure, especially historical fiction

I was born and raised in Milwaukee, WI. I attended the University of WI-Madison for undergrad (Go Badgers!). While there I obtained my bachelors in Clinical Laboratory Science (a fancy name for medical technology). I obtained my medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin.

In my free time I enjoy taking long walks, especially in the mall when there are good sales. I also enjoy going to plays, dancing, and attending comedy shows. My most favorite thing to do is spend time with those I love - my family and friends.

I was born and raised in sunny California. My parents told me I could go to any college I wanted as long as it was Calvin College in Grand Rapids, MI. I have been here ever since, and married a local girl who is now a pediatrician here in town. As an undergraduate I majored in Philosophy. After failing to get a job at any of the Philosophy companies in town, I went to MSU to get my M.S. in Epidemiology from MSU. I ultimately attended medical school at Michigan State University. I enjoy running, building stuff around the house, photography, and playing the guitar.

I was born in the small town of Langdon, ND (pop. 2100) but grew up in Edmore, ND (pop. 256). I attend the University of Mary in Bismarck, North Dakota for undergrad and Majored in Biology with a Minor in Chemistry. I attended medical school at the University of North Dakota.

In my spare time... I am actually a sports nut and love the 49'ers, Notre Dame and the KU Jayhawks. I also love the outdoors, music and TV.

I was born and raised in Chicago, IL and completed undergrad at the University of Chicago with a degree in biological sciences. I then went to Indiana University School of Medicine where I obtained my medical degree.

In my free time I enjoy having a good game of volleyball, biking, reading and bringing new life to old furniture as well as working on remodeling projects around house.

I was born and raised in Grand Rapids but obtained my bachelors in biology and Spanish from Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, IN. I went to medical school at Michigan State.

I enjoy spending any free time I have with my husband and daughter. In our free time, we enjoy cooking together, taking long walks with Isabella, visiting art museums and building our vinyl collection with the occasional trip to Goodwill. :) I'd say our music collection is centered on mellow gold, classic rock and classical. Currently, our favorite TV show is Celebrity Apprentice.

I was born and raised in the small town of Sturgis, MI. After graduation High School in 2001, I attended Michigan State University for my undergraduate education, majoring through Lyman-Briggs in Biological Sciences, minoring in Chemistry. I loved the area and school so much, (I bleed green!) I stuck around for Medical School through the College of Human Medicine.

In my spare time I enjoy lifting weights, biking, running, water-skiing, playing all sorts of sports ( I have recently taken up golf), and dabbling in automotive repair. I also collect coins and enjoy an arts/crafts project when the opportunity presents itself. Jack of all trades, master of none : ) I love roller coasters, dogs, and thunderstorms. I come from a large and often dramatic family, but I love them all and definitely enjoy the time I get to spend with them.

I was born on the other side of Lake Michigan in Milwaukee, WI but I grew up in Stillwater, MN. I attended the University of Minnesota and also studied abroad at Lancaster University in Lancaster, England for 6 months before I graduated with a B.S. in Biology. I attended the University of North Dakota for medical school.

I am married to a wonderful husband (Josh)! He is in the Internal Medicine residency program. We are very excited to do our training in Grand Rapids together. Things I like to do are spend time with family, especially my little 8 month old nephew! I also, love to play and watch sports! I love the game of tennis and hopefully I will find time to continue playing. I also like to play basketball. My all time favorite athletes believe it or not are Magic Johnson, Charles Barkley and Andre Agassi. I have started a new hobby of sewing and my whole family is completely shocked by that! Traveling has been something that I really enjoy! I would love to go on Mission trips to more third world countries in the future.

I was born in Monroe, MI but grew up in Erie, MI I attended the University of Michigan for undergrad and obtained my degree in Linguistics. I obtained my osteopathic medical degree from Kirksville Osteopathic Medical School.

I am a long distance runner and would like to eventually do a half marathon. My favorite sport is volleyball, wallyball is just as good. I love the outdoors; camping, going to the beach, canoeing, etc.

I was born in LaCrosse, Wisconsin but grew up in Melrose, Wisconsin. I did my undergrad at the University of Wisconsin, Madison before jumping over the pond to do medical school at Michigan State.

I love playing euchre and cribbage. I enjoy traveling so much that I have managed to get to every continent except Antarctica--I plan to get their someday but it's not a very high priority right now. I also just got a work bench and some power tools so I am starting to take on some small woodworking projects. As far as music goes, I am a 80s child at heart. I get excited about almost anything outdoors, especially softball, downhill skiing, rollerblading, going to baseball games or just grilling out.

Hi, my name is Jenny Alexander. I am from Montgomery, Alabama - yes, way down south! I went to Auburn University for undergrad (War Eagle!) and then off to the Cayman Islands for Medical School. It is very beautiful there, and oh so warm! I love to have fun, watch movies, try to cook - or go out to eat, read books, run and I absolutely love shopping! I am very excited about this program and look forward to all the experiences.

I hail from the Gerber Baby Food Capitol of the World - Fremont, Michigan. I came down to Holland, to attend Hope College for my undergrad studies, and then went on to Michigan State University for medical school.

When I am not in the hospital, I enjoy spending time with my family - including my favorite niece and nephew, exploring new towns and restaurants, shopping, reading, enjoying the outdoors and anything near Lake Michigan. I also enjoy running, and plan to run my first marathon in Chicago in October . with Jelanie! I have been an avid Spartan fan my entire life, so LOVE getting green for football, basketball and hockey.

I am one of the MSU students who has been in Grand Rapids for the past two years of clinicals. I'm excited to be staying because the faculty is very nice, and the teaching is phenomenal.not to mention the city is fun with lots of great restaurants, bars, nearby beaches, etc.

I am married, but have no kids, only a new puppy! I am originally from the east side of the state (Bay City/Saginaw area). I went to high school in Frankenmuth, and although I'm a little annoyed with the tourism after spending 4 years there, it's a trip worth taking if you've never been. I'm a die-hard Spartan since I spent all 8 years at State, so U of M fans, beware. :o) My husband and I both love outdoorsy things..running, hiking, kayaking, etc. I'm also very into music and playing the piano when I have the time.

I was born and raised in Youngstown, Ohio and went on to receive my undergraduate degree from Xavier University in Cincinnati, I then completed medical school at the University of Toledo College of Medicine, in Toledo, Ohio. Since I've spent my entire life in Ohio, I am anxious to begin another chapter in Western Michigan!

Away from the hospital, I'm easily distracted by anything that involves sports. I enjoy keeping active, and I am an avid fan of Xavier basketball and Denver Broncos football. I also cheer for the Ohio State Buckeyes (but I'll do so much more quietly now that I live in Michigan!). I love most music as well, especially blues/jazz and classical. Even though I play both the piano and saxophone, I prefer to listen to the professionals. That's why I currently have season tickets to the symphony!

I am originally from the Grand Rapids area, and went to undergrad at Grand Valley State University. I then went to medical school at Wayne State University SOM in Detroit. During undergrad, I worked at Spectrum Health and have always had an interest in coming back to this area.

Most of my spare time is spent with my husband, Matt, and my new baby boy, Max. We like spending time with family and friends, especially on one of the lakes here in Michigan.

I am from a town called Waterloo, which is about one hour outside Toronto. Don't worry, I will try to keep my "eh's" to a minimum! I spent my undergrad years at Union College in Kentucky, where I played on the golf team. Afterwards I headed down to Grenada for medical School at St. George's University. I did most of my clinicals in New York City, but also came to Michigan for a few as well.

I spend a considerable amount of my free time involved in sports. I swam competitively for many years and later became involved in competitive golf and running. I love to travel to new countries, and I have lived in England, Scotland, Grenada, St. Vincent, the United States and Canada. I most recently visited Ecuador, and I am currently learning to speak Spanish as a hobby. I also enjoy reading and cooking - and am constantly searching for the next great book to read and the next delicious meal to prepare!

I was born and raised in Minnesota, so coming to the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital will be my first time living outside Minnesota. I attended St. John's University for undergrad, and the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis by way of Duluth, for Medical School.

When I am not working, I enjoy playing with my son, swimming, camping/hiking, canoeing/kayaking, and movies, wish I could still play water polo, pretty much anything outside and/or having to do with water

I was born and raised in Grand Rapids, but went to Lee University in Tennessee for my undergraduate studies. I then returned to Michigan and received my medical degree from Michigan State University - College of Osteopathic Medicine. After rotating in Grand Rapids I was impressed with the camaraderie of the residents, and friendliness as well as excellence of the attendings. I could tell they were getting a top notch education while also enjoying the experience of residency.

Currently my main outside interest is spending time with my husband and daughters who are 4 and 1. So if I'm not in the hospital you'll most likely find me swinging in a park, playing dress-up or watching Curious George.

I also really enjoy exploring new places and have an interest in learning about other cultures, and most recently went on a medical mission to Guatemala while I was in medical school. I love the outdoors and like to mountain bike, rock climb, or just take a nice walk outside. When time permits, I enjoy painting and have dabbled in various crafty activities like knitting and jewelry making.

I am a Colorado native, born and raised in Colorado Springs. I fell in love with the ocean at an early age, so being I come from a land-locked state, I spent my undergraduate career at the University of North Carolina -Wilmington, majoring in Marine Biology. Obviously I made the switch to medicine and that decision landed me back home at the University of Colorado Denver at the Anschutz Medical Campus School of Medicine (I'm glad I graduated before they added one more letter to our acronym!).

I am excited for a new adventure living in Michigan! I am not married, but my boyfriend is a fabulous guy who may be joining me in Grand Rapids. I do not have children or pets to brag about - but I do have several plants that have survived undergrad and medical school. Do they count???

When I am not busy working, I enjoy cooking/baking, knitting, photography, downhill skiing, scuba diving, volleyball, tennis, yoga, hiking, biking, rollerblading, and traveling; the bottom-line, if it is outdoors, I'm usually up for it.

I grew up in a small town in Oregon and decided I needed some big city adventures so I went to USC in LA. At USC, water polo was pretty much my life and the four years flew by. Then I went to medical school at the American University of the Caribbean in St. Maarten and did all the things a Caribbean student should (shark dives, studying on the beach, and island hopping!). I've spent the last two years in California doing clinicals, and am a little sad and nervous to be leaving. However, I have friends nearby who guarantee I will fall in love with Michigan! Also, I am single, and have no kids except my weiner dog named Tootsie.

I was born in Cleveland, but have lived all over - Detroit, Milwaukee, Boston, San Francisco and Tulsa. I went to college at Boston College and Medical School at Oklahoma State University. I have a wonderful husband named Tim, who is a high school teacher, but has taken time off to be a stay at home dad while I do my internship - both my osteopathic internship and the upcoming year in Grand Rapids. I am currently a traditional intern at St. John West Shore Hospital in West Lake, Ohio, so I have a little practice being an intern, but that was mainly adults so am really looking forward to working more with children.

Tim and I have a 2 ½ year old son named Sean who is a bundle of energy. In my free time, I enjoy doing fun things with Sean and love outdoor activities - hiking, swimming, begin, etc.

Having been raised on a small farm in northern Indiana, I am a country girl at heart. I love being outdoors, especially in the fall. During my first of undergrad, I met my wonderful husband, Adam (who is a Med/Peds intern), and somehow we managed to survive all four years together at the Indiana University School of Medicine. We are now up for the biggest adventure of our lives after the birth of our twins on April 2, 2008.

Before my beautiful twins, Noah and Abigail, were born, my interests included reading, being outdoors, gardening and spending time with family. Now my interests include spit-up, dirty diapers, and seeing the world through beautiful, curious new eyes. I cannot wait to share my love for reading and the outdoors with my little ones.

Todd Johnson, M.D.
Medical School: Texas A&M University

I consider Plano, Texas home, went to Brigham Young University for undergrad., and Texas A&M for medical school. I actually graduated a year ago, then went to the Moran Eye Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, to complete an Ophthalmic Pathology and Research Fellowship. I am now in Grand Rapids for my Pediatrics training.

I am married and have three children, so when I am not working I love to spend quality time with them, especially our family vacations to Disney World. I enjoy golfing, running scuba diving and playing the piano, as well as mission work. In fact, I have already spent two years on the mission field in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.