Firelands Medical Education program graduates 9

SANDUSKY — Nine physicians made up the 39th graduation ceremony for Firelands Regional Medical Center's medical education program. The program offers educational opportunities for those seeking to advance their medical careers. A commencement recently took place at the Sandusky Yacht Club. Dr. Eric Mast, director of the family medicine residency, recognized the following graduates: • Dr. Kevin Carnahan joined Firelands Health Physician Group's primary care office on Campbell Street in Sandusky. • Dr. Marie Gerow joined Mercy Outpatient Primary Care in Austintown, Ohio, near Youngstown. • Dr. Emily Lanzola joined Mercy Health — Oak Point Primary and Speciality Care in Lorain. • Dr. Ramiz Momin joined Mercy Health — West Park Clinic in Toledo. Dr. Kristopher Lindbloom, director of the transitional year residency, recognized the following graduates: • Dr. Tyler Bender will continue his residency training in emergency medicine at Aultman Hospital in Akron. • Dr. Derrek Schartz will continue his residency training in diagnostic radiology at the University of Rochester in Rochester, New York. • Dr. Anuj Shah will continue his residency training in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan in Detroit. • Dr. Emily Young will continue her residency training in diagnostic radiology at the University of Rochester. James Preston, Firelands' director of hospice and palliative medicine fellowship, recognized the following graduate: • Dr. Ashley Burkholder joined Seasons Hospice in Detroit, Michigan. After receiving their awards and certificates, graduates presented awards to area physicians who were instrumental in providing instruction and guidance during their education: • Dr. Martin Lesnak was recognized as Firelands' family medicine residency preceptor of the year. • Dr. Sherif Zaky was recognized as Firelands' transitional year residency preceptor of the year. Special recognition was given to Preston, who retired last month, for his lifelong commitment to patients in the Sandusky area.