Clarkson Family Medicine Residency Program

Residency Program

Clarkson Family Medicine physicians specialize in medicine for the entire family: from obstetrics to newborn care, from adolescent medicine to geriatrics and everything in between. We are here to support family’s health care needs throughout their lives. 

The mission of Clarkson Family Medicine Residency is to provide family medicine residents a high-quality education in a full-scope, patient-centered, friendly, community-based training program.

Located in Omaha’s historic Old Market, Clarkson Family Medicine is a patient-centered medical home (PCMH). Our multidisciplinary colleagues from Pharmacy, Nutrition, Social Work and Behavioral Health collaborate to provide comprehensive, team-based care all in one place.

The clinic operates Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. We have 16 exam rooms, a minor procedure room, treadmill, obstetric (OB) non-stress testing, OB ultrasound, radiology services, and a laboratory.

Procedures performed include:

  • Colonoscopy and EGD
  • Colposcopy
  • Fracture care
  • Joint injections
  • Laceration repairs
  • Minor lesion removal
  • Point-of-care ultrasound
  • Pulmonary function testing
  • Skin lesion removal and biopsy
  • Toenail removal
  • Vasectomy

Strategic Objectives

  • Be a cost-effective provider of high-quality family centered health care
  • Be recognized as a leader in academic excellence
  • Recruit and retain exceptional faculty, staff and residents
  • Educate family medicine residents to become highly skilled family physicians, with the intellectual and clinical skills to practice family medicine in a variety of urban and rural settings in Mid-America, with a commitment to:
    • Family centered health care
    • Continued acquisition of medical knowledge
    • Medicine as a profession
    • Community service

How to apply for residency

Applicants must apply through ERAS

  • The application is submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). You can find our program on ERAS as Clarkson Regional Health Service Program #1203021498.
  • Find the ERAS Website here

Favorable applicants

  • Have graduated or will graduate from medical school in the past three years
  • Have passed USMLE Step 1 or COMLEX Level I 
  • Have passed USMLE Step 2 – CK or COMLEX Level 2 – CE
  • Are a U.S. citizen or have a valid visa and work permit
  • Have clinical experience in the United States within the past 12 months.
  • Application includes a letter of recommendation from a Family Medicine Physician

Interviews are offered after the ERAS application has been reviewed. Applicants will be notified by email if an interview has been offered.

Frequently asked questions

Does your program have board score requirements?

Favorable applicants have three or fewer cumulative fails in the USMLE/NBOME exam cycle. All parts of the examination must be passed within 10 years of passing the first exam.

Do you accept FMG’s in your program?

Yes, ECFMG certified. You must be a US citizen or have a valid visa and work permit.

Does your program require any U.S. clinical experience?

Yes, clerkships, observer/externships or rotational studies.

Does your program offer observer/externships?

No

Does your program offer medical student clerkships?

Yes, see the "How to apply for clerkship" tab.

When is the best time to apply?

We accept applications through ERAS from September to January each year

How many first-year positions does your program offer?

Six

When should I take my Step II Boards?

Take Step II before December, to eliminate the possibility of not being ranked due to the delay of a program getting your results.

Benefits

Resident salaries:

  • HOI: $65,094
  • HOII: $67,504
  • HOIII: $70,255

CME Allowance:

  • HOI: $300        
  • HOII: $400        
  • HOIII: $600

Benefits:

  • Liability insurance for moonlighting
  • Family health insurance
  • Life / Disability insurance for resident
  • Dental / Vision insurance available
  • Lab coats
  • Money for meals
  • Reimbursement for USMLE Step 3 / COMLEX Level 3 if taken within the first 18 months of residency
  • Reimbursement strategy for ABFM Exam
  • Employee Assistance Program

Time Away:

  • 20 vacation days per year
  • 5 CME days per year

Health Insurance

Residents and their families are covered by the hospital's group health plan and accident plan, as it exists on the date of employment and as may be amended from time to time.

Life Insurance

The hospital will provide term life insurance coverage with the death benefit equal to one times the resident's annual salary following the hospital employee benefit plan as it exists on the date of employment and as may be amended.

Disability

The hospital provides disability insurance for its residents following with the hospital employee benefit plan as it exists on the date of employment and as may be amended from time to time.

Liability Insurance

Residents are covered by liability insurance for all patient encounters during their assigned rotations and at the Old Market Health Center. "Tail" coverage is also provided for any claims arising after completion of the residency relating to patient care during residency.

Dental and Vision Insurance

Coverage is available as an additional benefit at the resident's option for a small, additional fee.

Rotations

The Clarkson Family Medicine Residency offers a broad and flexible clinical curriculum, which can be individualized to each resident’s professional needs. Our residents often work one-on-one with an attending physician. These close interactions with primary care physicians and specialists allow for exceptional learning and a cooperative community hospital atmosphere.

We emphasize training that will prepare you for a broad scope of practice, enabling you to develop the medical and procedural skills for a variety of patients and levels of acuity. You may customize your schedule to pursue areas of interest such as obstetrics, rural and underserved populations, endoscopies and women’s health.

HO1HO2H03
CardiologyCardiologyDermatology
ICUCommunity MedInpatient Family Medicine
Inpatient Family MedicineGeriatricsOutpatient Family Medicine
Lakeside Emergency DepartmentGynecologyOrthopaedic
NephrologyInpatient Family MedicinePediatric Electives
Night FloatPediatric InpatientPractice Management
ObstetricsPediatric Emergency MedicineElectives
OrientationRural Family MedicineRheumatology 
Outpatient PediatricsSports MedicineCommunity Medicine
Community MedicineSurgery 
 Outpatient Family Medicine 
 Obstetrics  
 Addiction Medicine  
   

Night float is a two week rotation with duties Monday through Friday nights each week.

Electives:

  • ADDICTION MEDICINE
  • ANESTHESIA / PAIN
  • BARIATRICS
  • CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE
  • EAR, NOSE AND THROAT
  • EMERGENCY MEDICINE
  • ENDOCRINOLOGY
  • GASTROENTEROLOGY
  • HEMATOLOGY / ONCOLOGY
  • HOSPICE
  • INDEPENDENT STUDY 
  • FAMILY STUDIES
  • INFECTIOUS DISEASE
  • NEUROLOGY
  • OBSTETRICS
  • OPHTHALMOLOGY
  • PEDIATRIC ORTHOPAEDICS
  • PEDIATRIC OUTPATIENT
  • PEDIATRIC PULMONOLOGY
  • PSYCHIATRY
  • RADIOLOGY
  • RHEUMATOLOGY
  • RURAL MEDICINE
  • TRAUMA 
  • UROLOGY
  • OPPORTUNITIES FOR SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING AND OTHER RESIDENT INTERESTS

Maximizing your residency experience

Community involvement:

Scholarly activity:

  • Regional presentations at Nebraska Academy of Family Physicians and other conferences
  • Regional collaborative conference with other family medicine residency programs
  • UNMC/ Nebraska Medicine research symposium
  • UNMC/Nebraska Medicine Graduate Medical Education Research Journal

Residents

First Year Residents 

McKenzie Currey, DO, was raised in Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska. She attended Hastings College, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in biology and a minor in studio art. Dr. Currey graduated from A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri. She loves being back in Nebraska and spending more time with her family. Her current hobbies include loving on her pets (2 dogs, Severus and Phoenix and cat, Albus), watching/attending Kansas City Chiefs games with her fiancé, weekly dinners with her sister and brother-in-law, learning how to golf, and anything Harry Potter related.

 

Lina Elsayed, MBBCh, was raised in Mansoura, a small town two hours from Cairo, Egypt. Dr. Elsayed graduated from Faculty of Medicine, Mansoura University in Egypt. Dr. Elsayed is married and has two children. She greatly enjoys spending time with her family; they like exploring parks around Omaha, ride bikes, visiting fairgrounds and swimming. Dr. Elsayed also has a passion for baking and loves meeting new people and learning about different cultures. Dr. Elsayed is deeply interested in women’s health and takes great pride in being a doctor for the whole family.

 

Barsbold Ganbat, DO, was raised in Los Angeles, California. He attended California State University Northridge in Northridge, California, receiving a Bachelor of Science in biology. Dr. Ganbat graduated from Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine in Dothan, Alabama. He enjoys going to the gym, salsa dancing, hiking, reading, and spending time with his German shephard.

 

Rukevwe Madusor, MBBS, was raised in Delta State, Nigeria. Dr. Madusor attended Delta State University College of Health Science in Nigeria, receiving his medical degree. Dr. Madusor graduated from the University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska, receiving a Master of Public Health. Dr. Madusor also completed one year as a house officer in the department of transplant surgery. In his free time, he enjoys playing soccer, chess, table tennis and listening to music.

 

Bhuwan Ojha, MBBS, was raised in Kathmandu, Nepal. He attended the University of Science and Technology in Chittagong, Bangladesh, receiving a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery. Dr. Ojha also completed a residency in OB-GYN at Tribhuwan University Teaching Hospital in Kathmandu, Nepal. He enjoys long drives, playing cricket and loves spending time with family.

 

Arun Velamuri, DO, was raised in West Des Moines, Iowa. He attended Gustavus Adolphus College in Saint Peter, Minnesota, receiving a Bachelor of Arts in biology and history. Dr. Velamuri graduated from Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. He enjoys fantasy literature, tabletop roleplaying games, chess, badminton and spending time with his family.
 


Second Year Residents   


Adeyinka O. Aladejare, MBChB, was raised in Nigeria. She attended Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife Nigeria where she obtained a bachelor’s degree in medicine and surgery. Dr. Aladejare also obtained a master’s degree in public health from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston Texas. In her free time, she enjoys trying out new recipes, listening to music, traveling, experiencing new cultures and spending time with family.
 

Calin Dumitrescu, MD, was raised in Fox Point, Wisconsin. He attended University of Wisconsin – Madison, where he received a Bachelor of Science in biology. Dr. Dumitrescu graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He enjoys listening to music, hiking, running, playing tennis and spending time with family and friends.

 


Dana Faydi, MD, was raised in Amman, Jordan. She attended University of Jordan Faculty of Medicine, in Amman, Jordan. She also completed pediatric residency in Jordan. Dr. Faydi speaks English and Arabic. She enjoys spending time with her family, exploring new parks and playgrounds with her kids, traveling and trying different ethnic cuisines.

 

Jelena Griffin, MD
Graduate of University of Zagreb – School of Medicine in Zagreb, Croatia 

 

Eva Khondaker, MD, was born in Bangladesh and raised in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Dr.Khondaker earned a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences with a minor in Classics from the University of Alberta. She also graduated from the University of Medicine and Health Sciences in St. Kitts. She enjoys spending time with her dog Quincy, interior decorating, traveling, working out and savoring her husband's gourmet meals.

 

Jaime Pieper, DO, MBA, MS, was raised in Omaha, Nebraska. She attended Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska for a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She then attended Creighton University for a Master of Science in Clinical Anatomy. She completed medical school in Joplin, Missouri at Kansas City University, where she also earned a Master of Business Administration with a focus in healthcare leadership. Dr. Pieper enjoys spending time with her husband, Jordan, and son, Case. You can find her working on the Pieper family farm, hunting, landscaping, playing tennis and Fortnite with her husband, exercising, and spending time with her family and her two cats.

 


Third Year Residents   

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ETHAN COOK, MD, was raised in Pueblo, Colorado. He attended University of Nebraska – Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska, where he received a Bachelor of Science in biology. Dr. Cook graduated from University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. He enjoys science fiction, Formula 1 racing, tinkering with coffee and time with his family.

 

MDavison

MELISSA DAVISON, MD, was raised in Auburn, Nebraska. She attended University of Nebraska at Kearney in Kearney, Nebraska, where she received a Bachelor of Science in biology. Dr. Davison graduated from University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska. She enjoys running, reading, hiking, cake decorating and playing with her daughter.

 

MDeLozier

MORGAN DeLOZIER, DO, was raised in Pleasant View, Tennessee. She attended East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee, where she received a Bachelor of Science in microbiology. Dr. DeLozier graduated from Lincoln Memorial University – DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in Harrogate, Tennessee. She loves traveling, exploring national parks, and hiking with her husband and their dog, Jarvis. When she wants to relax, she enjoys reading, doing jigsaw puzzles, playing board games and listening to music.

 

JHan

JOOHEE HAN, MD, was raised in Plymouth, Minnesota. She attended University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where she received a Bachelor of Science in genetics and physiology. Dr. Han enjoys golf, tennis, skiing, yoga, bouldering, painting, traveling, and indulging in delicious food with family and friends. 

 

JHanson

JACQUELINE “JACKIE” HANSON, DO, was raised in Omaha, Nebraska. She attended University of Nebraska – Lincoln in Lincoln, Nebraska, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in psychology and a minor in art history. Dr. Hanson graduated from Kansas City University – College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, Missouri, where she also received a Master’s of Bioethics. She loves spending time with her husband, Nick, and their young son, Gavin. Can’t forget about her dachshund mix, Otto! Areas of interest are mental health and women’s health. Dr. Hanson’s hobbies include decorating the call room (i.e. Halloween explosion), soccer, sci-fi, drag shows and karaoke, and loves Radiohead, Nine Inch Nails, LCD Soundsystem and Sylvan Esso.

 

Schae Hanson

SCHAE HANSON, MD, was raised in Burke, South Dakota. Dr. Hanson graduated from University of South Dakota in Vermillion, South Dakota, for both undergrad in biology and Spanish, and medical school. Her interests in medicine include OB-GYN, health care policy, and rural health care. In her free time, she attends book club, peruses antique stores/garage sales/Facebook Marketplace, walks her two corgis, Sybil and Maurice, watches horror movies and visits her family back home on the ranch.

Faculty

Let us introduce ourselves.

Here at Clarkson Family Medicine, we want to assure you we listen, care for and support our residents. Although we are teaching you, we are learning from you too.  


Sarah Howard

Sarah A. Howard, MD - Program Director

  • Board Certified in Family Medicine
  • Graduate of Stanford University in Palo Alto, California, and Creighton University School of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska
  • Family medicine residency training at Clarkson Family Medicine Residency Program
  • Practiced as a Family Physician in Hawaii for six years
  • Faculty Physician since 2018

Les Veskrna

Les W. Veskrna, MD - Associate Program Director

  • Board Certified in Family Medicine
  • Graduate of University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska
  • Residency at Lincoln Family Medicine in Lincoln, Nebraska
  • Program Director at Lincoln Family Medicine in Lincoln, for several years
  • Faculty physician since 2019

Scott McPherson

Scott McPherson, MD – Clinic Medical Director

  • Board Certified in Family Medicine
  • Graduate of University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha, Nebraska; residency at Carswell Air Force Base in Ft. Worth, TX
  • Over 20 years of practice in Lincoln, Nebraska
  • Faculty physician since July 2016

Jodi McQuillen

Jodi McQuillen, PhD, LICSW – Director of Behavioral Health

  • Graduate of University of Nebraska - Lincoln
    and University of Nebraska - Omaha
  • Former assistant professor at University of
    Nebraska - Omaha
  • Over 15 years behavioral health practice
    including inpatient, outpatient and primary care

Paul

Paul Glowacki, MD - Faculty Physician

  • Graduate of University of Iowa College of Medicine in Iowa City, Iowa
  • One Year internship at Clarkson Family Medicine in Omaha, Nebraska
  • Residency at Genesis Quad Cities Family Medicine Residency in Davenport, Iowa
  • Practiced as a Family Practice Physician in Fremont, Nebraska for 25 years

 


Kelsey Noble, DO – Faculty Physician

  • Board Certified in Family Medicine
  • B.A. in Neuroscience and Philosophy from University of Southern California in Los Angeles, CA
  • M.S. in Acupuncture from New York College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Mineola, NY
  • D.O. from Des Moines University School of Medicine in Des Moines, IA
  • Family medicine residency training at Clarkson Family Medicine Residency Program
  • Fellowship training in hospice and palliative medicine at University of Nebraska Medical Center
  • New York Zen Center Contemplative Medicine Fellow
  • Faculty Physician since 2024 

Madeline Trout-Smith, DO – Faculty Physician

  • Board Certified in Family Medicine
  • Bachelor of Science in biomedical sciences from the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama
  • Graduate of Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Georgia Campus in Suwanee, Georgia
  • Family medicine residency training at Clarkson Family Medicine Residency Program
  • Faculty Physician since 2024

How to apply for clerkship

Medical student clerkship: We offer a four week clerkship that exposes students to the full breadth of family medicine while taking into consideration their special interests. Clerkships are available every month and are available to third and fourth-year medical students. If you are interested in a clerkship in family medicine, contact our program coordinator at 402.552.2050 or email cfm@nebraskamed.com.

About Omaha and Nebraska

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Photo gallery

Two folks using an ultrasound on a man lying down on a bed
Former resident, Dr. Pagan, practices with the point of care ultrasound
Two people, one smiling using an ultrasound on a man lying down
Dr. Howard and Dr. Wong with the point of care ultrasound
Posters
Clarkson Family Medicine residents with their poster presentations at the National Academy of Family Physicians (NAFP) Spring Conference
Man using a scope simulator
Dr. Alekyan practicing colonoscopy techniques at the simulation lab
Three men standing in front of a projected image of STFM
Dr. Agner and former residents, Dr. Harris and Dr. Ulen, at the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine Conference
Man wearing personal protective equipment
Former resident, Dr. Strehle, ready to perform a scope in the GI lab

 

Contact us

Have questions? Please reach out!

Phone: 402.552.2050
Email: cfm@nebraskamed.com