Current Residents
GRADUATING CLASS OF 2022
Stephanie LaFave, MD
Undergraduate: Tulane University
Graduate: Tulane University School of Medicine
Medical School: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport SOM
Hometown: Asheville, NC
Personal: Growing up in the mountains and after an 11 year run in Louisiana, coming
to the Shenandoah Valley feels like home. I am also very excited to be
practicing Family Medicine in this community where we can see interesting
pathology and stretch our scope of practice to fit the needs of our patients.
I grew up playing golf and continued on scholarship at Tulane but afterward
picked up rugby and hope to squeeze in time for both here, but will definitely
be able to continue my foodie ways and enjoy the delicious cuisine in
the area. Also my husband, Joe, and I have 7 furchildren (dogs) and 1
feather child (Andy the cockatiel) who also enjoy the mountain air, our
yard and sitting on the back porch.
Delmar Martin, MD
Undergraduate: National Autonomous University of Nicaragua
Medical School: National Autonomous University of Nicaragua
Hometown: Denver, Pennsylvania
Personal: I was born in Haiti, raised in central Pennsylvania, and lived most of
my adult life in Nicaragua. This is where I completed medical school and
became a licensed physician, while working with a church planting mission.
The many experiences along the way have broadened my horizons and given
me a desire to serve my fellow man. The broad-spectrum training, the strong
support and drive for excellence that is evident among the faculty, and
of course, the beautiful setting are a few of the many aspects that drew
me to SVFRP. I am honored to be a part of the team and serve the local
community. During time off, I enjoy playing piano and guitar. I also take
pleasure in getting away to the hills to camp and hike. As time allows,
I also like playing volleyball, softball, and racquetball. My greatest
highlight is time shared with my family - my beautiful wife and son.
Carl Rudebusch, MD
Undergraduate: College of William and Mary
Medical School: Medical College of Virginia
Hometown: Springfield, Virginia
Personal: Let’s go Nats!
Julie Shuster, MD
Undergraduate: Georgetown University
Medical School: St. George's University
Hometown: McLean, VA
Personal: I was born and raised in and around Washington DC, majoring in Biology
of Global Health at Georgetown. I then went way down south to Grenada
for basic sciences and north to New Jersey for clinicals. Now I am very
excited to be back home in Virginia! I love family medicine for the continuity
of care, the relationship with patients, and treating the whole person.
I have particular interest in women's health and end of life care. Outside
of medicine, I love the food network (and attempting to cook), hiking,
visiting vineyards, and music.
Jerry Skuthan, DO
Undergraduate: University of Central Florida (2017 National Champions)
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Auburn Campus
Hometown: Orlando, Florida
Personal: Hey fam! My name is Jerry and I'm a transplant from the Sunshine State.
I'm looking forward to experiencing seasons for once, although that may
change after winter. I love hiking, kayaking, and watching college sports.
I love that through family medicine I can treat patients throughout their
lives and be a part of their family as well. I am excited to learn and
grow throughout my time here in the Shenandoah Valley.
GRADUATING CLASS 2021
Andrew French, DO
Undergraduate: The College of William & Mary in Virginia
Medical School: University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hometown: Farmville, VA
Personal: I chose family medicine for two main reasons: continuity of care and
spectrum of practice. Being able to care for patients over the entire
span of their lives, from the labor and delivery unit to the nursing home,
is a privilege no other specialty gets to enjoy. And the broad scope of
our training is unmatched as well - every specialty from dermatology to
sports medicine and every setting from the ER to the primary care clinic.
There are a lot of great family medicine residencies out there. Front Royal
has several special features that made it my top choice: The mental health
in primary care opportunities; the practice management curriculum; the
OMT training. By the end of my time here, I expect to be well-prepared
to practice family medicine in a rural area.
My professional interests include: rural medicine, osteopathic medicine,
natural family planning, private practice, and obstetrics. In my time
off, I enjoy seeing the latest Marvel or Star Wars movie with my wife,
visiting Dinosaur Land with my kids, and learning new things outside of medicine.
Nauras Hwig, MD
Undergraduate: Old Dominion University (ODU)
Medical School: VCU/MCV SOM
Hometown: Vienna, Austria
Personal: I love anything and everything about sports.
Nelson McKay, MD
Undergraduate: Ashford University, Clinton IA
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Hometown: Port Byron, IL
Personal: I was born and raised in rural Illinois. I majored in biology at Ashford
University in Clinton Iowa. After graduating undergrad I began medical
school at Ross University where I spent my clinical years in London, New
Jersey, Chicago, Miami, and Atlanta. I moved to Virginia with my girlfriend,
Danise Vroman, and our husky-lab mix Evey. My hobbies include traveling,
hiking, caving, and music. I plan to work internationally once I finish
residency.
Elena Messina, MD
Undergraduate: University of Florida
Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine
Hometown: Moscow, Russia
Personal: The Shenandoah Valley was quite a change from growing up in Moscow, studying
in Florida, Seattle and France, and working for Lehman Brothers in New
York City, but I fell in love at first sight. I feel honored to serve
the local community and to learn from wonderful faculty, staff and fellow
residents. I enjoy outdoor activities, vinyasa yoga, ice skating and exploring
new places with my husband and son. I chose Shenandoah Valley residency
program for full-spectrum, hands-on training to practice Family Medicine
in any setting, whether following my husband around the world in his career
as a military officer or fulfilling my dream of becoming an "old
fashioned country doc" in rural Virginia.
Camelia Soliman, MD
Undergraduate: University of California San Diego
Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine
Hometown: Torrance, CA
Personal: Hey everyone, my name is Camelia. I'm originally from a little known
placed called southern California. While I miss my family and friends
(and the beach!), I must say that I absolutely love Virginia! I love the
seasons, all the green landscaping, and the people here. I'm slowly working
on trying to get everyone I know from home to come live out here -- we'll
see how that goes! I chose family medicine so that I'd be able to be a
resource for patients who want to understand their health, and who needed
a listening ear. I'm very privileged to be in a profession that works
to serve others, and I hope that I grow in my capabilities of serving you all.
GRADUATING CLASS 2020
David Clark, DO
Undergraduate: Brigham Young University
Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hometown: Keene, NH
Personal: I have a passion for all aspects of medicine and love the continuity
of care found in family medicine. I am happily married with a son and
my family is the most important thing in this world to me. Together we
enjoy traveling, running, hiking, camping, skiing, Frisbee, mountain biking
and most anything outdoors. I plan to practice the full scope of family
medicine in a rural area after residency.
Tyler Felton, MD
Undergraduate: University of Wyoming
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Hometown: Cheyenne, WY
Personal: Born and raised in rural Colorado and Wyoming, living and working in
a rural setting is what I can envision in my future. Having first-hand
knowledge of the need for general practice physicians and the passion
for all types of patients made Family Medicine the best choice for me.
I enjoy being with my son/wife, climbing, bicycling, kayaking, disc golf,
tennis, and watching the Denver Broncos win.
Emily Kluball, MD
Undergraduate: University of Richmond
Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University
Hometown: Richmond, VA
Personal: I have enjoyed gardening, cooking, and baking since I was young. I also
crochet and scrapbook. I enjoy music in general but especially playing
piano, flute and singing. I was a volunteer EMT for 7 years. I love traveling
with my husband, exploring and especially trying new restaurants and cuisine!
Joseph Schwartz, MD
Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame
Medical School: New York Medical College
Hometown: Arlington, VA
Personal: Growing up in the shadow of the Washington Monument, I love this area
and call it home. This is where I learned family values and American history,
scouted the Blue Ridge and Shenandoah with Troop 111, climbed Great Falls,
sailed the Potomac, worked on Capitol Hill, studied Public Health in Richmond,
met the best of friends and married my wife. While we loved college at
Notre Dame and enjoyed NYC during medical school, nothing would match
the camaraderie of six years as a Navy flight surgeon that took us from
Florida to Washington, and Italy to Japan. I am very proud to be a Virginian,
an Eagle Scout, a Naval Officer and a Blue Angel, and now, a family physician
in training. It's good to be back and we're glad to be here!
Michael Weingart, MD
Undergraduate: Reed College
Medical School: American University of Caribbean
Hometown: Johnson City, TN
Personal: I was born in southern California but raised in eastern Tennessee and
central Kansas.
I chose to pursue Family Medicine for the opportunity to practice full spectrum medicine and to contribute to smaller communities. Outside of healthcare I enjoy cooking, hiking, kayaking, and goofing off on the computer.