Tori Applegren, MD

Tori Applegren, MD

Bio

Bio: I grew up in Nevada, a small town in southwest Missouri. I moved to Columbia to attend Mizzou as an undergraduate and fell in love, not only with the town and the school, but also my husband. I love Columbia and being a Mizzou Tiger so much that I decided to attend MU’s medical school and will now be here for another 3 years for residency! I can not imagine continuing my education anywhere else. During my time at MU, I felt like I was where I belonged whenever I was with a member of the MU Family Medicine family. The faculty are wonderful, and the program is one of the best in the country. I am so excited to further my education at such a great institution.  

I knew I wanted to practice family medicine before I was even accepted into medical school. I love caring for people of all ages, from babies to geriatrics. I also love managing multiple different illnesses and building meaningful relationships with my patients. Every day will be different for me as a family physician, and I love the excitement and challenge that will bring.  

In my free time, I love hiking, camping, traveling with my husband, exercising, going to the dog park, and cuddling with our fur baby, Rizzo!

 

John Bocinsky, MD

John Bocinsky, MD

Bio

Bio: “During my rotations at the University of Florida, I found that family medicine matched my preferences for a specialty: the right blend of inpatient and outpatient medicine, a robust breadth of knowledge and experience, and continuity with my patients. I look forward to taking care of patients at all ages, working as a team to prevent disease when possible while also walking together through the hardships of illness.

The MU Family Medicine Program made a lasting impression on me at the AAFP National Conference, resident meet & greet sessions, and on my interview day. There was a strong sense of support and mentorship between the residents and faculty. I am confident that this program will help me become the best physician I can be, whether that be pursuing a sports medicine fellowship or training to be a well-rounded clinician.

Growing up in the Sunshine State of Florida, I enjoyed playing outdoor sports and being by the beach. I played soccer for Florida Tech while studying biomedical engineering and surfing in my spare time. When I am not working, I enjoy traveling, hiking, camping, bike riding, rock climbing, golfing, snowboarding, pretending I can play the guitar, and spending time with family and friends.”

Jennifer Cheung, DO

Jennifer Cheung, DO

Bio

Bio: I love that family medicine is the first point of contact for many patients into the healthcare system. I enjoy interacting with patients of all ages and listening to their stories. Also, I like forming meaningful connections and connecting patients to the health resources they need. Most of all, family practice provides versatility in service and setting!

I chose University of Missouri because I felt a strong sense of community and family, values that I was looking for in a residency program during my interview, and knew that I would fit right in. Despite the virtual interview, the warmth conveyed across the screen was palpable and unsurpassed. Everyone who interviewed me genuinely wanted to get to know me. I like that the residency program blends the best of both worlds of community and academic settings to offer exceptional training. I appreciate having a co-resident as a practice partner for cross-coverage and camaraderie. As a bonus, I was able to couples’ match with my fiancé who is an Internal Medicine resident.

I was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Calgary hosted the Winter Olympics in 1988 and is known for the Calgary Stampede, the greatest outdoor show on earth. I am a cowgirl at heart! I miss Calgary’s proximity to the Rockies and scenic backdrops in Banff and Lake Louise. I completed the majority of my education in Canada and graduated with a Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours, First Class at the University of Calgary. I completed medical school at Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, California. I am a foodie and love exploring new places. In my spare time, I enjoy playing piano, dancing, reading, hiking, swimming, badminton, and listening to music.

I am a classically trained pianist and finished the Associate Music Diploma (ARCT) Piano Performance Studies with First Class Honors from the Royal Conservatory of Music at 16 years old.

The tiger is my favorite animal so it’s fitting I’m joining the “Tigers”. Rawr!

I want to practice the full scope of family medicine in an outpatient setting. I have a particular interest in urgent care for the subacute variety of exposure. Given my osteopathic background, I am also interested in incorporating Osteopathic Manipulative Treatments in my practice.

Nicole Formhals, MD

Nicole Formhals, MD

Bio

Bio: I was born and raised in Joliet, IL before coming to MU for college. I loved being a Mizzou Tiger so much that I decided to stay here for medical school and now residency. I was drawn to Family Medicine because I want to feel confident treating a variety of needs and be a well-rounded physician. I am especially interested in women’s health, caring for underserved populations, and treating kiddos. Working with MU’s family physicians throughout medical school, I was always impressed by their dedication and advocacy as well as the meaningful relationships they were able to cultivate with their patients. I am eager to continue my training amongst such enthusiastic physicians! Columbia has become a great place to call home, and I’m excited to continue caring for patients from this wonderful community! During my free time, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, running on the trails, catching a Mizzou football or basketball game, and playing with my dogs. You can frequently find me at one of Columbia’s local ice cream shops!  

Adam Larey, MD

Adam Larey, MD

Bio

Bio: I grew up in Hot Springs, Arkansas which was the first piece of land ever reserved by the US government for recreational use. Naturally, I kindled my love for the outdoors there and today I’m an avid cyclist, runner, and hiker. Growing up, if I wasn’t enjoying a weekend run with my dad or brother, my family would be on the lake swimming and water skiing, accompanied by our most recent canine family member, Hank.

I fell in love with Family Medicine because of its strong focus on caring for the whole person, encompassing an individuals’ physical, mental, and spiritual health. Mizzou is the perfect program for me to excel in holistic patient management, as it trains residents in comprehensive outpatient and inpatient care guided by nationally recognized faculty and innovative technology.

After residency, I am looking forward to practicing outpatient medicine where I hope to meet many new people and have the opportunity to get to know my patients well over time.

Grayson Mynatt, DO

Grayson Mynatt, DO

Bio

Bio: One of the most compelling reasons I chose Family Medicine was the ability to create long-term connections with patients. The nuanced care I can provide to a patient that knows me well and trusts me is a privilege that I am honored to have in Family Medicine.

Mizzou offers a stable, robust residency program that is academically competitive while also maintaining a warm and welcoming demeanor. My interview was so organic – it seemed like Mizzou was tailored just for me! The faculty are teachers at heart, and the residents here appreciate the idea of teamwork and realize that residency is not simply conquered on your own.

I’m from Knoxville, Tennessee, a city that is almost as hot as Columbia in the summer. In my spare time, I love to scourge Netflix for good documentaries – I think most of my non-medical education is from documentaries. I also love to bake (cupcakes are my specialty). And I’ll go against the grain and admit I don’t enjoy hiking.

I’ve been a violinist for 22 years, and I try to take advantage of any opportunity to either play music or listen to a live symphony orchestra, opera, theater production, etc. It’s such a nice outlet from medicine! One of my more interesting rolls in music was playing the fiddler in Fiddler on the Roof.

Eliza Owens, MD

Eliza Owens, MD

Bio

Bio: Family Medicine is my calling. I like the variety and mix of acute and chronic care. I look forward to building long-term, meaningful relationships with patients of all ages.

While attending medical school at the University of Missouri, Family Medicine was my favorite rotation. I could tell our department would be a great fit for me. The faculty are excellent teachers and the residents support each other. I was a Rural Scholars Program student in medical school, and I wanted to continue to train in rural areas; I have the opportunity to do so at Mizzou.

I was born and raised in the rural southwest corner of Missouri. Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Parker, and our families. I like thrift shopping, cooking and baking, cross-stitch, and photography.

I am a Star Wars fan and wore costumes to the last three movie premieres.

While I am interested in all areas of Family Medicine, I am especially passionate about rural medicine, women’s health, and pediatric care.

Ryan Peach, DO

Ryan Peach, DO

Bio

Bio: I chose to pursue family medicine because I loved the variety of patients I could serve, from infants to geriatrics and every kind in between. I also know I’ll be able to learn and practice full spectrum medicine in this specialty. I’m interested in working in a rural setting or underserved areas, and I think for those reasons family medicine will serve me well.  

The opportunity to learn in a small community-based clinic while having all the resources of an academic center like MU appealed to me right off the bat. The combination of strong inpatient medicine, outpatient medicine, and inherent comradery at MU made me want to come here.  

When I’m not working, I like rock climbing, trail running, following all of NASA’s projects, watching my Chicago Bulls, and spending time with my girlfriend Janki, and our dog, George. 

Bilal Quadri, MD

Bilal Quadri, MD

Bio

Bio: I chose family medicine because it offers me many different ways to help people of all ages with a variety of health problems. Also, being able to provide continuity of care will allow me to build strong and meaningful relationships with my patients while we work together to prevent, manage and treat disease.

St. Louis is my hometown, but after attending college in Miami, FL, I knew I belonged back in the Midwest. I specifically chose Mizzou Family Medicine because I knew I would receive top-level training here, while working with and learning from some of the kindest people I've ever met.

 I grew up in St. Louis, MO (and for those of you who are also from St. Louis, the answer to your question is Parkway North High). In my free time, I enjoy hanging out with my wife, Maddie, and our two dogs, Riz (a wiener-pit bull mix) and Bambino (some kind of strange chihuahua mix); reading; hiking; traveling; watching stand-up comedy, MMA, and Blues hockey; and enjoying craft beer (responsibly!) with my friends.  

I am Pakistani-American, and happen to be the first American-born in my entire extended family. I am a big fan of hip hop music, and my favorite artist is Black Thought. Before medical school I trained in Muay Thai and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu

After residency, I plan on working predominantly in an outpatient setting, but hope eventually to get into academic medicine. 

Jane Salutz, MD

Jane Salutz, MD

Bio

Bio: I have always wanted to be a family physician because of the special relationships you are able to build with your patients. To me, family medicine is the perfect balance between the art and science of medicine. I enjoy developing relationships with people, communities, and colleagues while also maintaining a wide breadth of medical knowledge. I get excited by being the person who guides patients and families through health problems. Family medicine people are my people!

I chose the University of Missouri because of the program’s commitment to not only to training exceptional family physicians, but also to improving the communities that they serve. On my interview day I truly got the sense that this program understood that so many social determinants impact health, and that it is our responsibility as physicians to address all aspects that affect our patients. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic I was not able to visit Columbia and actually did not get the chance to visit even prior to match day! However, the faculty and residents were able to paint such a vibrant picture of the city, I was confident I’d be happy here!

I grew up in Manitowoc, Wisconsin which is a smaller city on the coast of Lake Michigan. For me, being surrounded by water of any type has allowed anywhere I live to feel like home. I then moved to Madison, Wisconsin to pursue my undergraduate degree in Microbiology and medical school at the University of Wisconsin. I am an enigma in my family because I come from a family of lawyers. This means that I am no stranger to arguing, or as my family calls it “debating” and that I can on occasion be slightly stubborn. More positively though, my family of lawyers has influenced the way I see the importance of being an advocate as a physician. In my free time I enjoy houseplant gardening, trying new craft beers, cheering on Wisconsin sports teams, experimenting in the kitchen, and facetiming with my nephew!  

I collect penguin themed items. My favorite Instagram account is the Shedd aquarium in Chicago which highlights the adventures of Wellington the penguin.  

I believe that any bad day can be remedied with ice cream.  

I love traveling and have the goal to set foot on every continent. 3 down and 4 to go!

I love taking care of geriatric patients and addressing the complex medical and social situations that complicate their care. I plan on pursuing a geriatrics fellowship and incorporating it into my career as a full spectrum family medicine doctor. Additionally, I have special interests in obstetrics, addiction medicine, and advocacy work. I like a little bit of everything which is what makes family medicine a perfect fit!

Allyson Sanders, MD

Allyson Sanders, MD

Bio

Bio: I chose Family Medicine for its breadth of clinical variety, continuity of care, and opportunity to connect with patients from all walks of life to develop more individualized approaches to disease prevention and management.  

Mizzou’s outstanding reputation is what initially attracted me to the program, and through all my interactions with faculty and residents it was clear to that this would be an incredible place for me to complete residency. I felt right at home on my interview day and knew I would get superb training in a welcoming and supportive environment.  

I was born and raised in Louisville, Ky and am looking forward to moving to Columbia with my fiancée, who will be completing his orthopedic surgery residency at MU. In my spare time I’m most likely either going for a run or lifting weights at the gym. I also enjoy hiking with my fiancée, reading a good book, and satisfying my sweet tooth by baking homemade treats!

I’m a big fan of running and have done several road races including 3 full marathons and 7 half marathons.  

Currently, I am very interested in sports medicine as well as preventive medicine. 

Roma Sobieski, MD

Roma Sobieski, MD

Bio

Bio: I grew up in western Canada and lived in the UK, Thailand, and Poland before calling Columbia home. What drew me to MU's Family Medicine Residency was how family-friendly it is, while also offering world-class academics and an impressive faculty.

I’m excited to be a family physician because I want to build relationships with my patients and their families and empower them to take charge of their health. I’m particularly interested in obstetrics, women’s health, and pediatrics, and would love to become a small-town family doctor one day.

Outside of work, I enjoy playing with my toddlers, going to church, and having 'craft beer and board game' nights with my husband and friends. Traveling is a big part of my life as well, though our adventures are much closer to home these days with young kids in the picture!

Claire Wolber, MD

Claire Wolber, MD

Bio

Bio: Growing up in a rural area, I observed firsthand how small-town doctors made an impact. Upon beginning medical school, I thought I would go into Family Medicine. Every subsequent clinical rotation solidified this decision, because Family Medicine was the only field where I had the different pathologies and age groups without the limitation of solely focusing on one area of medicine. In Family Medicine, I can address a wide variety of patient needs, while also building lifelong rapport with them.

The rural clinic options caught my attention, as no other programs I applied to offered such a unique outpatient experience while also being affiliated with an academic center. At MU FMR, there’s an emphasis on tailoring an individual’s training, which is so important. On my Mizzou interview day, despite the limitations of virtual interviews, everyone was very warm and friendly. Each interaction showcased how genuinely kind the faculty are at MU FMR, which proved to me this was the work and learning environment I wanted to be a part of.  

Growing up in the literary shadow of Mark Twain in Hannibal, MO helped instill a love of literature in me from an early age. An appreciation for writing followed soon after. Traveling with my family is another hobby of mine. To stay organized, I utilize bullet journaling (it’s basically DIY planner design), and it’s a fun creative outlet.

I have an extensive key chain collection with over 100 key chains! When I travel, I buy a new one to add to my collection.

Outpatient clinic and dermatologic procedures are very rewarding. Inpatient medicine is also enjoyable.

Lance Workman, MD

Lance Workman, MD

Bio

Bio: I chose family medicine because I love the vast variety of patients that you get to see, from young to elderly. I also enjoy the long-term relationships that you build with patients and find it to be very rewarding.

I chose the University of Missouri because of the excellent training opportunities they provide their residents. I also felt that all the faculty and residents that I interviewed with were genuine, caring, and eager to help me succeed as a family medicine physician.

I am originally from Effingham, Il, a small town in central Illinois. My fiancée and I met during undergrad at the University of Illinois, and we are getting married a couple weeks before I begin residency at MU. We have two golden retrievers that we love to spoil and take on walks. In my free time, I love to spend time at home with my dogs and fiancée, go hiking, fishing, travel, and golf.

I love playing video games with friends and built my own PC during quarantine.

Specialty interests: Rural medicine