MEET OUR PGY2 RESIDENTS
Wendy Boakye, MD
Hometown: Kwahu Pepease, Ghana
Medical Interests: Primary Care, Women’s Health
Other Medical Experience: I worked as an Intern and Medical Officer after medical school before relocating to the United States.
Why did you choose the MCW-Prevea Family Medicine program? I chose the Prevea Family Medicine program because of its deep commitment to serving underserved populations and refugees. This struck a chord with me personally, as my family and I were once immigrants facing significant barriers to healthcare. The support we received from programs similar to Prevea’s was invaluable and life-changing. I am driven by a desire to repay that kindness by dedicating myself to this field and making a meaningful impact on the lives of others. I eagerly anticipate honing my skills and knowledge within the program, aspiring to become an exceptional family physician who embodies compassion and excellence in serving those in need.
Interests/Hobbies Outside of Medicine: I enjoy singing (I may not be that great.), taking relaxing walks, watching movies and listening to true crime stories.
Martin Bochenek, MD
Hometown: Hagen, NRW, Germany
Medical Interests: Family Medicine, Sports Medicine, Orthopedics
Other Medical Experience: 3 years of orthopedic residency at the University of Heidelberg
Why did you choose the MCW-Prevea Family Medicine program? I chose the Prevea Family Medicine program because it’s a very diverse and new program with possibilities to shape it.
Interests/Hobbies Outside of Medicine: Soccer, Taekwondo, Biking
Sofya Drosen, MD
Hometown: Rockford, IL
Medical Interests: Full-spectrum family medicine, including women’s healthcare, chronic disease management, mental healthcare, addiction medicine, and interdisciplinary team-based care.
Other Medical Experience: I’ve worked as a CNA and a medical scribe, and during college, I served as an EMT-B on campus. I was a consumer board member at a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) and volunteered at my medical school’s student-run free clinic.
Why did you choose the MCW-Prevea Family Medicine program? I chose the MCW-Prevea Family Medicine program because of its strong supportive culture and emphasis on providing top-notch resident education. Resident feedback is welcomed and valued as the program continues to evolve. The schedule includes ample elective time, giving residents the flexibility to explore a wide variety of rotations and tailor their training to their specific medical interests.
Interests/Hobbies Outside of Medicine: I love spending time with my husband and young daughter. I enjoy gardening and plan to become a Wisconsin Master Gardener in the coming years. I’m also a big fan of Star Trek.
Lance Fulghum, MD
Hometown: Swainsboro, Ga
Medical Interests: Preventative care, lifestyle medicine, substance use treatment, pain management, LGBTQIA+ care
Why did you choose the MCW-Prevea Family Medicine program? I was excited to joint a program that encourages residents in their medical interests, emphasizes teaching the best evidence-based practices, and is flexible to grow and adapt to the varying educational needs of its residents.
Interests/Hobbies Outside of Medicine: Hiking, camping, reading (particularly high fantasy), knitting, tending to my plants, trying new foods, and traveling.
Alia Fonseca, MD
Hometown: Huntington Beach, CA
Medical Interests: Addiction Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine, Psychiatry in primary care, Pain management
Other Medical Experience: I worked on and off for more than a decade at my father’s orthopedic surgery private practice in Southern California, holding various clerical and patient-centered positions.
Why did you choose the MCW-Prevea Family Medicine program? I was drawn to Prevea because it is a physician-owned healthcare system, which I believe fosters a collaborative and responsive environment. I was also excited about the prospect of joining a new residency program for several reasons. New programs tend to be more open to feedback and innovation, which aligns with my interest in leadership roles. These programs also offer abundant opportunities for growth and development.
Additionally, I was particularly interested in the clinical experiences offered, such as working in addiction medicine, refugee care, and on a reservation. These unique experiences will help me expand my skills and make a meaningful impact on underserved populations. Another appealing aspect of the program is its didactic curriculum, which prepares residents to sit for the Lifestyle Medicine boards upon graduation. Lastly, the program is unopposed, giving me an abundance of front row and hands on experience.
While I have never been to Wisconsin, I was excited about the opportunity to serve a new community with distinct needs. The region offers a lower cost of living, and there is a strong demand for primary care physicians, making it an ideal place for me to grown professionally while contributing to a community in need.
Interests/Hobbies Outside of Medicine: Performing improv comedy, shopping, collecting earrings, hot yoga, cycling, hiking, watching films (especially horror/foreign), eating food from different cultures, cross stitching, embroidering, crocheting, reading, philosophy, languages, hanging out with friends and family, travel
Michael Onami, MD
Hometown: Plymouth, MN
Medical Interests: Geriatrics, Sports Medicine
Why did you choose the MCW-Prevea Family Medicine program? I have been fortunate enough to call the mid-west area home since 2006. My plans are to practice in the mid-west for the entirety of my career. What better way to train than under the same patient population I plan to serve throughout my career?
Interests/Hobbies Outside of Medicine: Biking, Watching Sports, Exercising