Program Highlights

Clinical Excellence
In EM, hands-on, on-site training is unparalleled in order to become a competent, well-prepared physician. We emphasize safe, efficient, and evidence-based care at hospitals which value excellence, having received LeapFrog grade “A” multiple years in a row. Residents will gain this experience through rotations at:

• Our academic hub, Chandler Regional Medical Center, which is a high acuity Level I Trauma Center, STEMI, and Comprehensive Stroke Center with ~70,000 ED visits annually
• Our sister community hospital, Mercy Gilbert Medical Center which includes a new on-site Pediatric ED in collaboration with Phoenix Children’s
• Specialized clinical sites (multiple rural rotations, elective opportunities, toxicology, PEM) to help support our robust curriculum

Our Community

Supporting a Diverse & Inclusive Community
The lived experience of an emergency medicine physician is unique, and even more so as a resident in training…which is why building your community and selecting the people you want to work beside as a trainee is paramount. Program mentors, program leadership, core and non-core faculty, fellows, and coordinators are all part of our CUEVA EM Family and are dedicated to supporting the unique interests, perspectives, and passions of our residents. We also uphold that diverse teams drive success as part of our program’s mission. We build our community through:

• Dedicated mentorship by faculty and residents through a robust mentorship program, which includes meetups on a quarterly basis at a minimum
• Residency “families” who not only compete in friendly competition throughout the year but create a sense of community within the program
• Active wellness, DEIB, and community outreach committees with resident leaders and faculty guides
• Monthly check-ins with residents for feedback and to discuss program updates
• Resident engagement in various national opportunities including EMRA, ACOEP, and more.

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Faculty

Sara Dimeo, MD, MHPE

Role: Program Director
Program/affiliation: Creighton University East Valley Arizona Emergency Medicine Residency Program
Medical school: George Washington University School of Medicine

Ryan Adkins, DO

Role: Associate Program Director
Program/affiliation: Creighton University East Valley Arizona Emergency Medicine Residency Program
Medical school: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Evan Leibner, MD

Role: Academic Chair
Program/affiliation: Creighton University East Valley Arizona Emergency Medicine Residency Program
Medical school: Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

Nicolas Enriquez, MD

Role: Core Faculty of Resident Operations and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Program/affiliation: Creighton University East Valley Arizona Emergency Medicine Residency Program
Medical school: Drexel University College of Medicine

Melissa Kelsey, DO

Role: Core Faculty of Wellbeing
Program/affiliation: Creighton University East Valley Arizona Emergency Medicine Residency Program
Medical school: Touro University of Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine

Andrea Wolff, MD

Role: Core Faculty of Point of Care Ultrasound Operations and Scholarly Activity
Program/affiliation: Creighton University East Valley Arizona Emergency Medicine Residency Program
Medical school: Indiana University School of Medicine

Joshua Zeidler, DO

Role: Core Faculty of EMS and EMS Fellowship Program Director
Program/affiliation: Creighton University East Valley Arizona Emergency Medicine Residency Program
Medical school: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Kaleena Patel, MD

Role: Core Faculty of Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Program/affiliation: Creighton University East Valley Arizona Emergency Medicine Residency Program
Medical school: Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California

Aubrey Bethel, MD

Role: Core Faculty of Simulation
Program/affiliation: Creighton University East Valley Arizona Emergency Medicine Residency Program
Medical school: University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson

Harsharon Chopra, MD

Role: Core Faculty of Medical Students & Recruitment
Program/affiliation: Creighton University East Valley Arizona Emergency Medicine Residency Program
Medical school: University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson

Jeremiah Pavelka, MD

Role: Core Faculty of POCUS Resident Education
Program/affiliation: Creighton University East Valley Arizona Emergency Medicine Residency Program
Medical school: University of Nevada School of Medicine

Tanner Folster, DO

Role: Emergency Department Medical Director
Program/affiliation: Chandler Regional Medical Center
Medical school: A.T. Still University - Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

Jimmy Nguyen, DO

Role: Emergency Department Medical Director
Program/affiliation: Mercy Gilbert Medical Center
Medical school: Midwestern University Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine