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University of Wyoming

Meet Our Current Residents

PGY I

Michael Abrahams, M.D.Michael Abrahams, M.D..
Michael is a native of Nebraska, where he completed both his undergraduate and medical school at Creighton University. While in undergraduate Michael majored in biology and completed research funded for NASA. He has long been an advocate for primary care medicine and was an active volunteer in medical school. He also maintains a healthy life outside of his medical pursuits by mountain climbing, backpacking, downhill skiing and sport shooting.

Jody Cousins, M.D.Jody Cousins, M.D.
Jody grew up in Wyoming where she received her education and continued her undergraduate studies at the University of Wyoming. She was selected as a Wyoming “WWAMI” student, and graduated from the University of Washington Medical School. Initially Jody pursued a surgery internship at The Jewish Hospital in Cincinnati, however her goals have changed significantly and she feels that there is no career more challenging than Family Medicine. Returning to Wyoming for Family Medicine is exciting to her. Jody feels a special connection to the rural population and understands its many challenges, and is even more confident in her decision to become a Family Medicine physician after the alternate route in her medical education.

Peter Hanna, M.D.Peter Hanna, M.D.
Peter was born in Brooklyn, New York and has lived in Pennsylvania, Arizona, England, Belize, and California. Peter received his Bachelors in Science in Biology from the University of California, Riverside. He received his M.D. from St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine and his Masters of Health Services Administration from St. Joseph’s College in Maine. In his spare time, Peter enjoys running, working with his hands on many projects such as remodeling and woodworking, and spending time with his wife.

Lorraine Manciet, M.D.Lorraine Manciet, M.D.
Lorie was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona where graduated from the University of Arizona with a B.A. in Psychology and a Ph.D. in Physiology.  After receiving her Ph.D. Lorie became a faculty member of the U. of A. where she conducted research focused on the structural and functional changes in preserved and diabetic hearts.  Lorie says her most notable achievement is raising her three exceptional sons.  When her boys finished school and were on their own, Lorie left her research career to fulfill her dream to become a physician.  After she graduated from Central American Health Sciences University she matched her first choice with the University of Wyoming Family Medicine Residency Program at Cheyenne, where she says “she is having the time of her life!”

Behice Ozbay, M.D.Behice Ozbay, M.D.
Behice, also known as “BJ,” completed her medical education at the Hacettepe University in Turkey. She started her internship and residency in Microbiology and Infectious Diseases. Two years later she made the first big move in her life to South Africa. There she completed a Tropical Medicine and Hygiene degree at the Witwatersrand University in Johannesburg. She had spent several exciting years at the Fever Hospital when she decided to open her own private practice as a GP. During her time as a General Practitioner she realized that Family Medicine was what made her a complete doctor. After three years there she made her second big move with her family to the US. She has since gone through many trials and has maintained a position as a PA in a Family Medicine in Denver. Her PA experience there only increased her desire to be a Family Medicine physician. Behice has a son and a daughter, who she loves visiting in Denver. She enjoys traveling with her husband when she gets a chance. Behice also finds time to pursue her hobbies which include painting, drawing, stamping, and cycling.

Anna Wilkins, M.D.Anna Wilkins, M.D.
Anna comes to us from Los Angeles, California, but grew up in Tennessee. She completed her bachelor’s degree at Florida State University. While working in the pharmaceutical and medical research fields, she completed her MBA at Pepperdine University, and decided to pursue her lifelong dream to become a doctor. She received her MD from American University of the Caribbean and completed her 3rd and 4th years of medical school at Kern Medical Center in California. Anna enjoys spending time with her husband, and just about anything outdoors, especially snowboarding.


PGY II

Afsaneh Arefie, M.D.Afsaneh Arefie, M.D.
Better known as “Afi”, was born in a small city north of Iran.  Her travels have taken her from the Far East and Canada, Colorado and finally to Wyoming.  Afi received her MD from Tehran University of Medical Sciences and continued her post-graduate education in the field of Anesthesiology.  Afi worked as an Anesthesiologist and Respiratory care management at an ICU for 3 years.    In her spare time she worked in a field hospital providing care to the villagers in Aliabad.  These experiences confirmed her passion that she wanted to be a primary care physician.  As an avid fly fisherman, her husband was already familiar with Wyoming’s great fishing spots.   Afi enjoys Pilates, running, bicycling, painting, and of course spending time with her husband and two daughters.

Douglas Bell, D.O. 
Douglas is the first college graduate on both sides of his family, and in fact he is the only person that he is aware of with a Tongan background to make it to medical school in the US. graduating from Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine.  During college he organized both a tennis club and taught tennis to a group of students and also taught and led a group of students in various Polynesian dance performances.  It is no wonder that his special interests include racquetball, tennis, Polynesian dance instruction and performance, piano, and singing.  Douglas is a great asset in the clinic as he is fluent in Spanish, which he learned while he was a volunteering as a church representative in Venezuela for 2 years. He enjoys spending time with his wife and young daughter.

Joan DavisJoan Davis, M.D.
Joan has had the fortunate opportunity to have had two careers prior to attending medical school.  She practiced as a Chiropractic Radiologist and was a Professor of Radiology at Palmer College of Chiropractic in San Jose, California.  Pursuing a medical degree was a life long dream fulfilled by graduating from St. Christopher’s College of Medicine and beginning residency at the UW Family Medicine Residency Program at Cheyenne.  Joan enjoys kayaking, canoeing, hiking, gardening, home renovation projects and the opera.  She always enjoys cooking for friends.

Jeremy EatonJeremy Eaton, D.O.
Jeremy is a native of a small farming community in Washington State.  He attended Western Washington University for his bachelors in outdoor recreation.  After working at various wilderness survival and other outdoor programs in Idaho, Washington, Michigan and New Jersey he returned to SUNY  New Platz for pre-med and Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine in San Francisco for medical school.  Jeremy’s enjoys spending time hanging out with his baby daughter and wife, a chiropractor who owns a clinic in Cheyenne, and being a self-proclaimed movie freak.

Elizabeth GreenElizabeth Green, M.D.
Liz grew up in New Mexico and Texas and received a BA from Fort Lewis College in Durango, CO.  Liz got her M.S. in kinesiology at the University of Colorado, Boulder and her M.D. from the University of Vermont.  She worked as a volunteer Wilderness EMT on Mt. McKinley, AK, and was an instructor for Colorado Outward Bound School.  She has also worked as a mountain and trekking guide in Mexico, Peru, Kenya and Nepal.  This would explain her interest in skiing, climbing, biking, and running.  Her other interests include art, gardening, jazz and classical music.  The year prior to starting medical school she worked as a patient care provider for Hospice of Boulder County.

Paul MoniePaul Monie, M.D.
Paul completed a Masters of Public Health degree along with his MD from St. George's University School of Medicine.  His undergraduate studies were at Portland State University.  Paul has been involved in youth development and instruction, especially outdoor activities for many years.  He also spent a year during high school as an exchange student living and studying in Japan.  He describes living a life of diversity, from jobs as different as welding, librarian, teaching, an adventure guide in British Columbia, and a FIFA soccer referee to working in hospitals from the West Indies to England and the United States.  This would explain his diverse interests outside the realms of medicine such as:  cross country skiing, surfing, rock climbing, kayaking, sailing, ultimate Frisbee, photography, guitar, piano, telemark skiing, volleyball, welding, bicycling, chess, SCUBA diving and Yoga.

 

PGY III

Houman BolourianHouman Bolourian, M.D.: Houman was born in Mashad, Iran. He graduated from Semnan University of Medical Sciences in Iran. After graduation, Houman served two required years of Military Service and had his own private practice for a year before immigrating to the US where he lived in Kansas City. He did research involving Parkinson’s disease at Kansas University Medical Center.  In Houman’s free time he enjoys traveling, reading and watching sports. Houman proudly became a US citizen in August of 2005.

Deborah BrackettDeborah Brackett, M.D.: Debbie comes to us from Virginia. She was a Doctor of Chiropractic for almost 13 years, practicing in California, Maryland, Virginia and Iceland. Wanting to do more for her patients she received her M.D. from the University of Health Sciences, Antigua. She discovered her love for Rural Family Medicine on a clinical rotation in Montana. Although she has lived on both sides of the country, she missed the West and brought her family to Wyoming. Except for medical missions she plans on remaining in Wyoming. While she enjoys medicine, Debbie gets her greatest joy from her family; a wonderful husband and 3 great boys. When she is not at the clinic or hospital she can be found hiking or camping, on a Boy Scout or Cub Scout function or a church activity.

Omid DilmaghanianOmid Dilmaghanian, M.D.: Born in Iran, Omid was raised in California. Omid earned his M.D. from St. Matthew’s University School of Medicine and a Masters of Health Science Administration from St. Joseph’s College in Maine. He became interested in research while working with radioactive pharmaceuticals at the Brain Imaging Center in California. His other special interest is Sports Medicine. This explains his interests outside of medicine, which include downhill skiing, weightlifting, martial arts, SCUBA diving and most sports in general. He also has a passion for computers. Omid enjoys spending time with his wife, Shahzad, who is a pharmacist.

Terese KincaidTerese Kincaid, M.D.: Terese was raised in a family of nine brothers. She traveled abroad extensively as a young child. She eventually settled in the Northwest and received both her undergraduate and M.D. from the University of Washington. Before joining the UW Family Medicine Residency Program in Cheyenne Terese was a surgical resident at Virginia Mason in Seattle. She especially enjoys critical care and procedures as a part of her medical practice. Terese hopes to do Doctor’s Without Borders when she has completed her residency training. Outside of medicine she likes to bike, run and swim.
Karen LeungKaren Leung, M.D.: Karen was born in Hong Kong, and is a British citizen by birth, but was raised in the California Bay area. She is the first in her family to attend college. Karen received her B.A. from Occidental College, a M.S. from California State University Los Angeles, and a M.D. from Ross University/Dominica. While in graduate school she had two papers published on Reproductive Endocrinology. After graduate school she worked as a Research Specialist II at USC and had another paper published on Breast Cancer. Karen speaks Spanish, Cantonese Chinese and is partially fluent in Mandarin Chinese. In her spare time she LOVES spending time in San Francisco, Asian cooking (both her parents are chefs). She also enjoys hiking, watching volleyball and tennis, playing her flute and tenor saxophone (especially jazz music).