CLASS OF 2027
Megan Bastian, M.D.
Pronouns: she/her
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
I grew up in Sammamish, Washington, but escaped the rain for a few years and went to college at USC in Los Angeles (Fight On!). For medical school, I enjoyed a brief stint in the Midwest at Saint Louis University. During medical school, I found I enjoyed nearly every rotation and patient population, but craved more continuity, which ultimately confirmed my decision to become a Family Medicine doctor. I especially love Family Medicine for its emphasis on building rapport and relationships with patients. This multifaceted and relationship-oriented approach allows us to be strong advocates and supporters. I am particularly interested in reproductive health, community medicine, procedures, and preventive care.
I am grateful for the opportunity to be training here at Providence and to be back in the PNW, where I can enjoy all my favorite outdoor activities (hiking, camping, skiing, etc.). I also enjoy reading fantasy and murder mystery books, cooking, and exploring craft breweries and all the food scenes in Portland!
Jose Manuel Carrillo-Castro, M.D.
Pronouns: he/they
Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine
Originally from Lima, Peru, my family brought me to the United States at the age of 8 in search of better educational opportunities for myself and my brother. I eventually found my way to the Pacific Northwest, where I attended Western Washington University and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy and a Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Neuroscience. I had always wanted to be a doctor, but the barriers I faced as an undocumented immigrant led to my career being put on pause after completing my undergraduate education.
Instead, I fully dove into immigrant justice community organizing – working with organizations like Community 2 Community (based in Bellingham) and Detention Watch Network (based in D.C.) to advocate for immigrant justice on multiple fronts, including: farmworker rights, sanctuary city advocacy, detention center abolition, and more. My work as a community organizer led me to realize the power that our own stories, experiences, and narratives can bring into the world which can be channeled towards justice for our communities. It also led me to truly value the importance of community and how we are all connected through the systems we are a part of.
Eventually, I returned to the medical field working as a Certified Nursing Assistant at a rural hospital in Idaho and then as a Medical Assistant in a Family Medicine clinic during the start of the COVID pandemic. I pursued my medical degree at Oregon Health and Science University – where I found that my social justice interests and medical interests lined up perfectly with Family Medicine. From there, I found Providence Milwaukie as the program that best embodied all of these values and would let me grow into the kind of physician I want to become.
My interests medically include primary care for folks at all ages of life, working with immigrant populations (hablo Español!), integrative health, chronic pain, integrative health, and anything having to do with the mind-body connection. I place great importance in the wisdom you bring regarding your experience of your health and healing journey (including cultural aspects outside of Western medicine) and my goal is always to make patients feel empowered in regard to their health. My biggest passions outside of medicine include playing music, bouldering, hiking, cooking, and woodworking – all things which I can happily do in the beautiful Pacific Northwest!
Layla Entrikin, M.D.
Pronouns: she/her
Oregon Health & Sciences University School of Medicine
I grew up here in Portland, Oregon! I left to complete my undergraduate education at Tulane University in New Orleans, where I earned my bachelor’s degree in public health. When I graduated, I found myself wanting to be more directly involved with patients; I was ready to step out of the role of researcher. I moved home and picked up work as a student doula, which inspired me to become a physician.
In medical school, I was drawn immediately to family medicine because of the field’s emphasis on preventative care and long-term relationships with patients. I continue to be interested in preventative medicine and holistic health. I look forward to partnering with my patients to help them reach their health goals and getting to know them as people along the way.
I am passionate about reproductive health, justice, and equity. I believe in full access to any and all health services. I am very excited to work with pregnant patients and to provide obstetric care!
Outside of medicine, you can find me lounging on the couch with my elderly cat, Sophie, and spending time with my fiancée. We love cooking at home, watching cartoons, and going on long walks that culminate in getting ice cream.
Terry Garfield, M.D.
Pronouns: she/her
Saint Louis University School of Medicine
I grew up in Bellevue, Washington, before I hopped the pond to Seattle for my undergraduate studies at the University of Washington. I then attended Saint Louis University School of Medicine in Missouri, where I had the great opportunity to explore a new part of the country and proudly show off the Gateway Arch to friends and family.
At SLU, I enjoyed every rotation and was torn about which specialty to pursue. However, when I rotated through family medicine towards the end of my third year, I realized that I went home most days feeling fulfilled and energized. I fell in love with the broad scope of family medicine, the chance to build long-term relationships with patients, and the emphasis on preventive care and overall wellness. It felt like the perfect fit!
I was drawn to Providence Milwaukie because of its supportive environment, strong training, and variety of electives. The faculty and residents were not only incredibly kind but also deeply committed to learning and teaching, which made my decision even easier. I am beyond excited to be back in the Pacific Northwest!
In my free time, I enjoy trying new restaurants, experimenting with baking recipes, attempting to train for half-marathons, reading books, and spending time with my beloved cat, Ozzie, and SO, Brett.
Alexis “Lexi” Leonetti, MD
Pronouns: she/her
Oregon Health & Sciences University School of Medicine
Originally from Scottsdale, AZ, I found my way to Oregon for my undergraduate studies. My academic journey has been diverse, taking me from radio journalism at the University of Oregon to literature at Reed College, and even art history in Saint Petersburg, Russia. My interest in medicine truly took shape during a medical anthropology course that highlighted how culture, history, and environment shape our health beliefs. This experience reinforced my belief that the stories we tell shape our understanding of ourselves, our bodies, and our healing.
Before medical school, I lived in New York City and worked in public health outreach, focusing on HIV prevention and sexual health education. Returning to Portland, I pursued my medical degree at Oregon Health & Science University. There I discovered my love for family medicine and its wide breadth, allowing me the privilege to care for pregnant people, geriatric patients, and children all in the same day!
Now, I am delighted to be staying in the Pacific Northwest at Providence Milwaukie. I am passionate about combining the power of narrative with the practice of medicine, advocating for equitable healthcare access, and providing comprehensive, patient-centered care to people from all walks of life.
Alice Moon, M.D.
Pronouns: she/her
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
I was born and raised in Oklahoma and studied humanities and linguistics at the University of Oklahoma before going on to attend the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. I grew up observing my parents’ medical practices in the fields of podiatry and family medicine. Their practices emphasized service and warmth and inspired me to align my personal values with those of my profession. Other life-giving experiences that have shaped me include a three month-long farming volunteer opportunity in central Mexico and my leadership work in environmentalism at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. The values I rely on to guide my life and practice are openness, compassion, self-reflection, and sincerity. Within family medicine, I have particular interests in family-centered care, population health, and palliative care (among many others!).
I am so excited to make Portland a home for my husband, daughter, and dogs. We love spending quality time together going on walks, enjoying meals, and being active outdoors. Equally important to me is my mindfulness and meditation practice. All of these things together make my life vibrant and will help to guide me during my training.
Maria Wetzel, M.D.
Pronouns: she/her
Oregon Health & Sciences University School of Medicine
I grew up in Salem, Oregon, and after a brief stint in snowy Minnesota at Carleton College, I decided I was ready to face the rain again and return to the PNW for medical school. I learned early on that I enjoyed variety in medicine, as well as the ability to connect with my patients through longitudinal relationships. I love that family medicine incorporates both of these, and also provides the opportunity to help patients in all stages of life. Beyond the broad scope of family medicine, my specific interests include procedures and sports medicine.
Outside of work I love to travel and read, and also enjoy training and competing with my masters swim team. I’m looking forward to continuing to explore the Portland area during residency, and hope to do so by hiking, paddle boarding and trying out new restaurants!
Hood River Rural Training Program
Amanda Ciechanowski, M.D.
Pronouns: she/her
Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (ELAM)
Having spent the greater part of my life in Illinois, I’ve always had a special place in my heart for the enduring spirit of the Chicago Cubs, big thunderstorms, Great Lakes, and cornfields as far as the eye can see. But, as life would have it, the journey to becoming a doctor ended up taking me far beyond the Land of Lincoln! After completing my undergraduate and graduate degrees at the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana, I went on to find my calling studying medicine at la Escuela Latinoamericana de Medicina (Latin American School of Medicine) in Havana, Cuba. I’m forever grateful to have trained as a doctora de ciencia y conciencia, for all the amazing Cuban professors who taught me the importance of appreciating your patient as a bio-psycho-social and spiritual whole and, even more grateful still, for the opportunity to have learned the art of medicine in a country that values health as a human right. That same commitment to health equity, underserved communities and comprehensive patient care is a huge part of what drew me to the Hood River Family Medicine program (not to mention the incredible people and the beautiful Pacific NW!), so I’m beyond excited to continue this next part of my journey learning from all the amazing faculty and residents here at Providence Milwaukie and Hood River and I'm especially looking forward to all the personal and professional growth to come. My biggest passion outside of medicine is spending time outdoors with my family and friends, especially my husband and 1-year-old daughter, who both fill my days (and soul) with an abundance of love, wonder and joy. If I'm not out hiking or camping with the friends and fam, you can usually find me gardening or cozied up with a nice mug of tea and a good book.
Amelia Matthews, D.O.
Pronouns: she/her
New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State
I grew up in a small town in North Carolina, surrounded by people who always made it their priority to look after others and tend to the underserved. In time, this influenced me to pursue medical school. From the beginning, I wanted to be a rural family physician—a doctor that anyone could come to for anything, with the knowledge and connections to change my community for the better. It was in Arkansas that I found a school that would help me reach that goal, and I was fortunate to get to spend my time there connecting with its rural communities and engaging in advocacy at the local, state, and national levels. I knew I wanted to train at a program with a similar focus on community engagement and full-spectrum care, and that's how I found myself alongside the incredible people at Providence Hood River and Providence Milwaukie!
I am so excited and feel so grateful to have the chance to train in Oregon over the next few years. It’s hard to imagine a more beautiful place, and I look forward to hiking and running through as much of it as I can. On rainier days, you can find me inside reading or trying (slowly but surely) to learn the guitar.