Eight (8) new first year residents in medicine, pharmacy, and dental joined North Country HealthCare this month! These residents are getting advanced clinical education in their specialty and learning about the unique characteristics and needs of northern Arizona’s diverse communities.
As a Teaching Health Center, North Country HealthCare works to grow the next generation of healthcare professionals to serve our area. Our residents are a big part of this mission. Welcome, new residents!
The NARBHA Institute Family & Community Medicine Residency Program
Inna Amaryllis, MD
Family Medicine
Medical School:
Indiana University School of Medicine“I chose family medicine because I want to care for underserved communities facing barriers to healthcare. North Country HealthCare’s commitment to equitable, patient-centered care aligns with my passion for serving marginalized populations.”
Paige DeRemer-Young, DO, MPH
Family Medicine
Medical School:
A.T. Still University Kirksville School of Osteopathic Medicine
“I’m passionate about working with communities that have historically faced barriers in healthcare, and North Country HealthCare’s focus on accessible, inclusive care makes it a strong fit for my goals as a physician.”
Emily Hong, DO, MPH
Family Medicine
Medical School:
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University “I chose North Country HealthCare because it allows me to care for a diverse patient community, build roots in a place I love, and learn alongside a team whose kindness, knowledge, and support make it a truly special place to learn.”
Timeri Jordan, MD
Family Medicine
Medical School:
Eastern Virginia Medical School at Old Dominion University
“I chose North Country HealthCare because of their strong advocacy and focus on rural communities. Growing up in a small town with limited access to providers, I understand how vital proper healthcare
access is and am committed to improving it.”
PGY-1 Community-Based Pharmacy Residency Program
Karis Choy, PharmD
Pharmacy School:
Creighton University
“I value the strong support North Country HealthCare gives to residents and patients. After seeing meaningful patient interactions in a similar setting, I wanted to experience that same connection—something harder to find in a big city.”
Jordan Hahn, PharmD
Pharmacy
Pharmacy School:
University of Colorado
“I chose pharmaceutical care because I’m fascinated by how medicines are made, used, and distributed. I want to use that knowledge to address misunderstandings in healthcare and help educate patients about the world of medicine.”
NYU Langone AEGD Dental Residency Program
Hazem Alnamous, DMD
Dental
Dental School:
Ajman University, United Arab Emirates
“I want to change lives by helping patients create a smile they feel confident in—one they can use to share kindness and positivity within their communities.”
German Espino, DDS
Dental
Dental School:
UNIBE School of Dentistry, Dominican Republic
“Hearing past residents share how much they gained from their time at North Country HealthCare inspired me to pursue residency here—it was a major factor in my decision.”