University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Education Bio Chrystal Amini, MD, joined DFMCH in 2026 as a resident. She wants to use her skills in relationship building, community engagement, and her experience with diverse populations to navigate barriers to care. She has a passion for teaching patients and integrative medicine. As someone who grew up in poverty, she has a passion …
Education Bio Faith Anderson, MD (she/her/hers) joined DFMCH as a resident in 2024. For Faith, rural Wisconsin is home. She grew up in the small town of Spring Valley, WI. She earned her undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. While in school, she took a class called “Women and Their …
Education Bio Laura Aravena, MD (she/her/hers) joined DFMCH in 2025 as a resident. Aravena is drawn to family medicine for the broad scope of practice and the ability to form lasting relationships with patients and their families. During medical school, Aravena served as a near-peer tutor where she supported junior students with clinical skills, exam …
Education Bio Samantha “Sam” Barbour, MD, DPT (she/her/hers) joined DFMCH in 2025 as a resident. Barbour started her career as a physical therapist and is passionate about movement as medicine. She worked in an acute care setting and learned the importance of mobility in the hospital while enjoying being part of an interdisciplinary team. As …
Education Bio Julia Beck, DO, joined DFMCH in 2026 as a resident. She is interested in full-spectrum family medicine with a focus on women’s health, obstetrics, and addiction medicine and hopes to use her background in population health to bring new and innovative ways to make whole communities healthier and happier. While working with older …
Education Bio Shweta Bhatnagar, DO, MPH (she/her/hers) joined DFMCH in 2025 as a resident. Bhatnagar is passional about providing inclusive, culturally conscientious care that utilizes effective listening and communication skills to build strong relationships with her patients. She wants to empower patients to make decisions that are best for their lives and to continue her …
Education Bio Claire Boyce, MD (she/her/hers) joined DFMCH as a resident in 2024. Claire is drawn to family medicine because of her interest in walking alongside every patient through their health journey. Claire is originally from St. Louis, MO. She earned her undergraduate degree in biology and psychology from the University of Notre Dame. She …
Education Bio Kathryn “Kate” Breslin, MD (she/her/hers) joined DFMCH in 2025 as a resident. Breslin fell in love with family medicine because of the relationships with patients through all stages of life and strives to honor the dignity of all individuals through holistic, compassionate care. Community service has long been a part of Breslin’s life, …
Education Bio Parker Brown, DO (he/him/his) joined DFMCH as a resident in 2024. Parker is from Portland, OR and earned his bachelor’s degree in general science from the University of Oregon. While an undergraduate student, he worked as an HIV and HCV testing technician and counselor at The HIV Alliance. His time with The HIV …
Education Bio Marcelle “Marcie” Bulla, MD (she/her/hers) joined DFMCH in 2025 as a resident. Originally from Leicester, North Carolina, and Nashville, Tennessee, Bulla is passionate about providing comprehensive care to underserved populations and the LGBTQ+ community. Her deep interest in reproductive health and whole-person care grew from personal experiences navigating the healthcare system with family …