Program Director: Roland Gazaille III DO Number of Positions: 8 ACGME Accreditation Status: Continued Accreditation
Mission:
The Kettering Health Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program's mission is to produce competent, compassionate, well-rounded, practice-ready diagnostic radiologists. We train our residents with an emphasis on providing high-quality care in a community-based setting. In doing so, the program fosters the continuation of quality care of patients throughout the Kettering Health Network, Dayton, as well as the greater Miami Valley region. KNRI's multi-subspecialty fellowship-trained staff instruct residents with the goal of achieving proficiency and excellence in diagnostic and therapeutic imaging services, education, and research. Over the course of their training, each resident develops competency and efficiency in the use of technical diagnostic equipment under the supervision of qualified faculty and staff. The program strives to be a leader amongst Diagnostic Radiology residency programs in our region by continuously developing an up-to-date curriculum, providing outstanding academic mentorship, and fostering Quality Improvement strategies.
The KHN Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program is a 4-year advanced program which takes two residents per year into the program. Applicants interested in our program are encouraged to consider doing their Transitional Year at Kettering or Soin Medical Centers. (Kettering TY, Soin TY)
Produce diagnostic radiologists who are highly qualified, competent, compassionate, well-rounded, and ready for a career in a community-based practice setting.
Continue to expand our residency program to support the local and regional demand for radiologists in the Kettering Health Network as well as throughout Southwest Ohio to care for an increasing patient population.
Prepare residents to be competitive applicants for fellowships and have the opportunity to pursue a subspecialty interest of their choice.
Train physicians who are dedicated to Quality Improvement and are aware of how to conduct research in a community-based setting.
Continue to train and retain the top-notch graduates of the Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program to meet the Kettering Health Network's overall mission of improving the quality of care throughout the Dayton area and the state of Ohio.
Radiology residents train at several locations throughout Kettering Health Network, which include:
- Kettering Health Main Campus
- Kettering Health Dayton
- Kettering Health Miamisburg
- Kettering Health Washington Township
- Dayton Children's Hospital
Residents are required to attend the AIRP course in Silver Springs Maryland, and a physics review course before they take their board exams.
Residents are also given the opportunity to present research at National Conferences.
Nearly all of our graduates have chosen to undertake various fellowships in highly competitive subspecialty fields at academic institutions across the country including UCSF, USC, Henry Ford Hospital, Cincinnati Children's Hospital, Johns Hopkins, the Ohio State University, Case Western, the Mayo Clinic, and the University of Cincinnati.
Residents 2023-2024
Don Flowers, DO
PGY-5
Medical School: Lincoln Memorial Univ., DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergrad: Bellarmine Univ.
Why did you choose Radiology? I chose radiology for its focus on human anatomy and my visually oriented personality.
What you like about Dayton/Kettering Health Dayton? I like how it's super easy to get around the city quickly and that there are a lot of family friendly neighborhoods.
Interests: I am very passionate about all things culinary
Robert Hessemer, DO
PGY-5
Medical School: Univ. of Pikeville- Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Undergrad: Univ. of Florida
Why did you choose Radiology? I chose radiology because every Radiologist I talked to loved their job. It's never boring, there's always something to learn and you never stop getting surprised.
What you like about Dayton/Kettering Health Dayton? I chose Kettering Health Dayton because of the happy, friendly, and genuine people in the community and at the hospital.
Interests: I enjoy learning all I can about investing, and I am a die-hard Chicago sports fan!
Kristin Frisby, DO
PGY-4
Medical School: Univ. of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergrad: Univ. of Central Florida
Why did you choose Radiology? I chose radiology because I enjoy anatomy and love that you connect with almost every other specialty in some way. I also appreciate the vast knowledge base required and look forward to always learning new things and being challenged.
What you like about Dayton/Kettering Health Dayton? So many things! I've lived in several places that were all vastly different. Dayton has the best qualities of all of them. Friendly people, beautiful parks, close to larger cities, no horrible traffic, four distinct seasons, tons of events and activities, and much more. My favorite thing about Kettering Health Dayton is that it's big enough to get a great learning experience but small enough that it has a family feel.
Interests: I enjoy spending time with my husband, Charlie. We are huge movie lovers and go to the theater as much as possible. We also enjoy playing with our dogs, Joey and Spike. I also like to garden, bake, and work on improving my mediocre drum skills.
Emily Rawlings, DO
PGY-4
Medical School: Liberty Univ. College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergrad: Abilene Christian Univ.
Why did you choose Radiology? I am a visual learner, and medical imaging naturally taps into how I structure information. I am also interested in aspects of all medical specialties. Radiology offers a platform to work with other specialties in multidisciplinary care settings.
What you like about Dayton/Kettering Health Dayton? Dayton is great because it offers extraordinary experiences without the crowds and traffic congestion of a big city. The best part is that I am 5 minutes from both wonderful hiking trails (my dog's favorite is the Creekside Reserve at Beavercreek Wetlands) and major retailers. It's the perfect balance of daily convenience with a variety of recreation opportunities. I chose Kettering Health Dayton's Radiology program because the excellent reputation of the Kettering Health Network attracts talented professionals across many healthcare fields. This depth of faculty and staff allows Kettering Health Dayton residents a distinct and supportive learning environment.
Interests: My son is a film major, so we regularly enjoy movies. I also love painting, studying art theory, and yoga.
Ryan Borgemenke, DO
PGY-3
Medical School: Ohio Univ. Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergrad: Univ. of Cincinnati
Why did you choose Radiology? My background in chemical engineering piqued my interest in Radiology because I love how technology can be used to help people. There's also immense variety of studies and procedures to learn, so every day is different.
What you like about Dayton/Kettering Health Dayton? I like Kettering Health Dayton because it's a fast-paced learning environment. The volume, variety of pathology, and procedural experience make this program unique among other radiology residency programs, in my opinion. Dayton Dragons games, the MetroParks, the Dayton Air Show, and Young's Dairy are a small part of what makes Dayton a wonderful place to live. It is also close to Cincinnati, Columbus, and Indianapolis for fun weekend trips.
Interests: I enjoy bike riding/hiking/being outside, traveling, Cincinnati sports, audiobooks, and spending time with family and friends.
Taylor Vickery, DO
PGY-3
Medical School: Touro Univ. Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergrad: Touro Univ. Nevada
Why did you choose Radiology? The field of radiology is a great combination of anatomical and clinical knowledge, procedural work, and fascinating imaging technology. It's an exciting field that is continuously advancing in both diagnostic and interventional modalities. And honestly, it's really fun as a visual learner to look at cool pictures all day and provide a valuable diagnostic service for both in-patient and out-patient settings.
What you like about Dayton/Kettering Health Dayton? As someone who is not from the Midwest, I've appreciated the chance to actually experience all of the seasons along with enjoying the amount of greenery throughout the area. My wife and I love visiting the large number of parks and hiking trails all around. My experience at Grandview so far has been outstanding with a large procedural volume and 1-on-1 training and sign-outs with attendings. I feel fully supported in my training with a large number of resources and opportunities to grow my skills and confidence as a radiology resident.
Interests: Still deciding as of now, but I have some early interests in musculoskeletal, neuro, and IR.
Daniel Hellmann, DO
PGY-2
Medical School: Ohio Univ. Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergrad: Xavier Univ.
Why did you choose Radiology? I chose radiology because of the opportunity to both diagnose and treat patients using the leverage of advanced technology. I appreciate the variety of acuity levels and the flexibility to work in both institutional and private practice settings. Radiology blocks were always my favorite part of medical school rotations!
What you like about Dayton/Kettering Health Dayton? Kettering offers a welcoming community environment with the resources of a large institution. This is a growing healthcare network that cares about the wellbeing of both patients and residents. There is a high volume of diagnostic studies and procedures that leaves residents with a variety of marketable skills at program completion.
I have enjoyed living in Dayton because of diverse recreational activities and the convenient location between Cincinnati and Columbus. Some of my favorite attractions include Caesar Creek State Park, Miami Valley Bike Trails, and Victoria Theatre.
Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergrad: State Univ. of New York, Albany
Why did you choose Radiology? Radiology allows me to play a crucial role in the care of many patients across almost all specialties. It is a dynamic field that is always improving due to research and technological advances.
What you like about Dayton/Kettering Health Dayton? Kettering Health Dayton is unique in that it is a community-based program with academic sized volume. I feel it is a program in which you are well versed in both diagnostic and procedural modalities by the time of graduation.
The program welcomes applications from DO and MD candidates. We are looking for residents who are self-starters and prepared for a high case load volume.
We prefer applicants who have passed USMLE and COMLEX on first attempt, but do evaluate each applicant on an individual basis.
Highly qualified applicants are encouraged to apply through ERAS.
Program Director: Roland Gazaille III DO
