Irfan Adel, M.D.

Medical School: University of Missouri
College: University of Missouri, Kansas City
Home Town: Indianapolis, Indiana

Marina Behrad, M.D.

Medical School: Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences (Iran)
Home Town: Indianapolis, Indiana
Hobbies/Interests: Swimming, interior design, biking, running, reading scientific books, spending time with my husband
Why I chose Community: “This program has very good training in OB and internal medicine and pediatrics, and I found out how well all the staff get along with each other; and this is a nice environment to work in.”
Current Practice: Castleton Family Physicians (Community Physician Network), Indianapolis, IN

Amy J. Carpenter, D.O.

Medical School: Midwestern University, Chicago School of Osteopathic Medicine
College: Indiana University
Hobbies/Interests: Biking, running, water-skiing, cross-country skiing, camping
Current Practice:  NHSC scholar in Colorado

Sarah Curry, M.D.

Medical School: Indiana University
College: Indiana University
Home Town: Covington, Indiana
Hobbies/Interests: Running and gardening
Current Practice:  Assistant Director, Family Medicine Residency Program, Indianapolis, IN

Suma Kharidi, M.D.

Medical School: M.S. Ramaiah Medical College; Bangalore, India
College: J.S.S. Pre-University College; Mysore, India
Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, cooking, music, and spending time with her family
Current Practice:  Community Health Network Medcheck, Indianapolis, IN

Bogumila Murawel-Kopczynski, M.D.

Medical School: Russian State Medical University, Moscow
Hometown: Banie Mazurskie, Poland
Hobbies/Interests: “I love traveling, reading, gardening and birds. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends.”
Why I chose Community: “This unopposed program provides an excellent training in internal medicine, OB/GYN and pediatrics. I am impressed with accessibility and professionalism of the faculty. The constant encouragement given by doctors, nurses and the fellow residents makes my residency a wonderful experience.”
Current Practice:  Emergency Medicine, Major Hospital, Shelbyville, IN and Community Hospital South, Indianapolis, IN

Mecca K. Maxey-Smartt, M.D.

Medical School: University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
College: University of Chicago
Home Town: Indianapolis, Indiana
Current Practice:  Gurnee Primary Care, Gurnee, IL

Dr. Maxey-Smartt was the Secretary of the Indiana Academy of Family Physicians Resident District.

Shelley R. Stiner, D.O.

Medical School: Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine
College: Tennessee Wesleyan College (Athens, Tennessee)
Hometown: Ten Mile, Tennessee
Hobbies/Interests: “I enjoy sports, both participating and watching, especially UT football. Motorcycles, music, and cooking are also favorite pastimes.
Why I chose Community: “The Community Health FP Residency is very resident friendly and has a well-established focus on our education as new physicians.”
Current Practice:  Madison Avenue Family Medicine, Indianapolis, IN

Dr. Stiner was the Indiana Academy of Family Physicians Director to the National Congress of Family Practice Residents.