Get to know our residents
Our residents are a diverse group that come from a variety of backgrounds and have unique experiences and interests. We look forward to getting to know you as well!
PGY 1
Dorothy Anne Galang Cabantan, DO
Hometown: Auburn, WA
Medical school: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? Collaboration, mentorship, and a strong emphasis on education. I enjoy teaching and look forward to working with medical students!
What are your clinical interests? I'm interested in all facets of PM&R including neurorehabilitation, spinal cord injury, pediatric PM&R, amputation care, spasticity management and interventional sports/spine. I look forward to working with patients of all ages and all abilities to help them meet their functional goals.
Hobbies: I love to kayak, ski, bike, travel, keep tabs on my favorite NBA teams and most importantly, spend time with my loved ones.
Aaron Chang, MD
Hometown: Bedford, MI
Medical school: Michigan State College of Human Medicine
What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? As a medical student I rotated at Corewell Health in West Michigan and loved the training that was provided. The attendings are amazing and they create a great culture for the residents and students to learn.
What are your clinical interests? My clinical interests are general Physiatry as well as interventional spine.
Hobbies: I enjoy traveling and exploring different countries. I love photography. I also enjoy making gains in the gym and playing sports!
Nicholas Comeau, MD
Hometown: Middleville, MI
Medical school: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? During medical school I spent most of my time rotating at Corewell Health in West Michigan and was able to see for myself the culture of excellence that was established here. I am most excited to be joining a program that values resident education, wellness, and individual growth so highly. The flexibility of curating your rotations to fit your future career goals is unique, as is the faculty support for your field of interest.
What are your clinical interests? My clinical interests include neuroradiology and nuclear medicine. This includes the development of new theranostic biomarkers that will expand the role of radiologists in not only the detection but also the treatment of cancer.
Hobbies: I enjoy pickleball, basketball, weight lifting, traveling, video games, reading, boating, playing fetch with my Australian Shepherd and watching NBA basketball.
Bridget Gongol, MD
Hometown: West Des Moines, IA
Medical school: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am excited to continue working with the residents and attendings who taught me so much during my medical school education at MSU while serving the people of Michigan.
What are your clinical interests? I am interested in diagnostic radiology. In particular, I have a deep interest in the intersection of technology and pediatric radiology, and its potential for expediting intervention in cases of child abuse.
Hobbies: I love to paint, study languages, play the violin and keep active. My husband and I enjoy hiking on the weekends. I also enjoy stand up paddle boarding, playing hockey, running and softball. I recently started to learn tapdancing as well.
Karissa Libson, MD
Hometown: Austin, TX
Medical school: Ohio State College of Medicine
What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I attended college in West Michigan and love the area! I am excited to work at Corewell Health in West Michigan and get to know Grand Rapids.
What are your clinical interests? My clinical interests are medical dermatology, inpatient dermatology and increasing access to healthcare.
Hobbies: In my free time I cook, bake, do yoga, run, hike, explore new restaurants and coffee shops and spend time with friends and family.
Anthony Maroun, MD
Hometown: Beirut, Lebanon
Medical school: Saint-Joseph University
What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am thrilled to do my transitional year at Corwell Heath in West Michigan because of the exceptional training opportunities, supportive learning environment, and excellent program leadership. I am also excited to live in Grand Rapids and serve the patients of this community.
What are your clinical interests? After my transitional year, I will be completing my residency in diagnostic radiology. I am interested in musculoskeletal, body and interventional radiology.
Hobbies: Outside of work, I love spending time in nature and practicing my two favorite sports: snowboarding and rock climbing. I also enjoy listening to music and playing the acoustic guitar.
Jeremy Mormol, MD
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Medical school: Rush Medical College
What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am incredibly excited to continue my training in Western Michigan. The residency programs here in Grand Rapids provide exposure to a large volume and diversity of cases.
What are your clinical interests? My clinical interest is body imaging.
Hobbies: My hobbies include cooking, personal training/fitness, guitar and playing with my dogs, Olive and Peach.
Ramsey Potter, MD
Hometown: Colon, MI
Medical school: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? During my residency at Corewell Health in West Michigan, I will have the opportunity to work in an environment that's filled with mentors and peers with whom I've already formed strong bonds with. These relationships offer a deep well of personal and professional support that is invaluable. Additionally, being able to stay in West Michigan means maintaining lifelong connections with friends and family and serving the communities that shaped me. This personal commitment to the area adds a layer of significance to the work I'll be doing, making my residency not only a career milestone but also a personal journey of giving back to the place I call home.
What are your clinical interests? As I continue in the diagnostic radiology program, my clinical interests center on how different disease processes appear across various imaging modalities. Although I am uncertain about which subspecialty of radiology I want to pursue, I find magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) particularly intriguing because we can gather a multitude of data based on the sequences obtained. .
Hobbies: I'm a self described foodie. One of my ultimate life goals is to travel the world and to try and many cuisines as possible. Otherwise spend most of my free time playing a variety of videogames, listening to music, and reading or listening to audiobooks. Exercise is another important hobby and essential for balance and wellbeing. I particularly enjoy lifting weights and taking long walks.