The match between Marian University's College of Osteopathic Medicine students and military hospitals is a testament to the dedication and unique skill set the class of 2024 brings to their service. Their journey started with rigorous academic training, where they excelled in the medical sciences and embraced the osteopathic philosophy of treating the whole person.
Family and friends watched with pride December 2023 as we celebrate and congratulate the following fourth-year medical students listed with their branches of military service:
U.S. Air Force
• Robert "Jarrett" Berends: Civilian Deferred–Urology
• Brandon Hoffman: Ehrling Bergquist, Offut AFB, Bellevue, Nebraska–Family Medicine
• Marque Kriebel: Civilian Deferred–Ortho
• Keagan Main: Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton, Ohio–Internal Medicine, Flight Medicine
U.S. Army
• Casey Grogg: Fort Sam Houston Army Medical Center, San Antonio, Texas–Internal Medicine
• Laura Krause: Fort Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Augusta, Georgia–Internal Medicine
• Dane Tyler: Fort Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Augusta, Georgia–Family Medicine
• John Zemkewicz: Madigan Army Medical Center, Tacoma, Washington–Internal Medicine
U.S. Navy
• Artie Equihua: Civilian Deferral–Emergency Medicine
• Caroline Kernan: Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California–Ophthalmology
• Nicole Nord: Naval Medical Center, San Diego, California–Emergency Medicine
• Charles Samuel: Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, Virginia–OB/GYN
• Andres Torres: Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth, Virginia–Transitional Year
Their collaborative spirit, adaptability, and unwavering commitment to excellence make them invaluable assets within the military healthcare system, where they heal, support and uplift those who have dedicated their lives to service.
