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The Omak Rural Training Program offers the best of both worlds as it combines the benefits of an Urban established Family Medicine program combined with the subsequent hands-on, real-world rural continuity experience.
The intern year in Tacoma provides:
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In Tacoma there is the advantage of the volume and acuity of a regional referral center, and the breadth of pathology of a county of 938,000 population.
2nd and 3rd Year in Omak:
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Class of 2026:
Hometown: Renton, WA Medical School: WesternU, COMP-NW |
James Ton, DOResident Physician
James immigrated from the bustling Saigon downtown to the quiet Seattle suburbs when he was in grade school. He earned his BS in Biology from UW Bothell. After college he started his freelance medical interpreting service for patients with limited English in the Puget Sound area where he found his inspiration to become a physician.
James believes in empowering people to take ownership of their health by focusing on matters that can be addressed. His ideal family practice would include preventative medicine, nutrition, osteopathic manipulative therapy, physical wellness, mental health, spiritual well being, and meeting the special health needs of the local community. James loves to cook with his wife and daughters, explore the outdoors of the NW, and try new restaurants and coffee shops. |
Location(s): Hometown: Detroit, MI Medical School: Washington State University Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine |
Deepkiran Singh, MDResident Physician
As cliché as it gets, Deepkiran knew medicine was her calling from as early as she can remember. The seeds of interest were sown during her visits to family in India.
In India, she was able to witness first-hand the critical need for appropriate health care to meet the needs of the community. She had a strong interest in Ob/Gyn coming into medical school, but along the way fell in love with psychiatry and pediatrics during her clinical rotations. She quickly realized how well family medicine would be able to incorporate all three and match her ambition to holistically care for patients from birth to death by developing both preventive and therapeutic long-lasting relationships. Her interests within medicine include working with under-served communities, obstetrics and reproductive health, addiction medicine, behavioral health, and global health. She is extremely grateful and excited to be completing her full spectrum training at TFM/Omak and feels privileged at the opportunity to give back to the community that helped shape her into the person that she is today. Outside of medicine, she loves playing tennis, singing, dancing, gardening, baking, cooking and trying new vegetarian recipes, watching movies and tv shows, and completing all sorts of new DIY/art projects. |
Class of 2027:
Hometown: Kansas City, MO Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine |
Ronan McGhie, MDResident Physician
Ronan made the transformative decision to specialize in rural family medicine, driven by a passion for holistic and comprehensive care that serves every family member, from newborns to the elderly.
Before embarking on his medical journey, Ronan hiked the entire Pacific Crest Trail for an experience of a lifetime. This challenging experience not only tested his physical and mental resilience but also deepened his appreciation for nature and the importance of mental well-being in overall health. Ronan looks forward to integrating this holistic approach to wellness in his medical practice, ensuring that each patient receives care that is not only thorough but also empathetic and tailored to their individual needs. |
Hometown: Portland, OR Medical School: University of Oregon, The William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine |
Ulysses Duckler, DOResident Physician
Ulysses grew up in Portland, OR. He finished college with a major in Biochemistry and a minor in creative writing. After working in auditory research labs at Oregon Health and Science University and harm reduction non-profits in Portland, Ulysses synthesized his love of hands-on science and local outreach into a career in medicine.
Swayed by their Southern hospitality, he traveled to central Mississippi for medical school at The William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine, which offered full spectrum rural training with an emphasis in Family Medicine. His experience with small town community focused doctors shaped his desire to provide care across all boundaries. Within primary care, Ulysses’ medical interests include osteopathic manipulation, rural healthcare, and care for houseless people and the LGBTQ+ community. He is a published author, jewelry maker, and game designer. Ulysses can also frequently be found outside hiking, biking, and bug spotting. |
Class of 2028:
Hometown: Mitchellville, Maryland Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine |
Hannah Legerwood D.O.Resident
Hannah grew up in southern Maryland in an area that was once rural, now turned suburban. Growing up surrounded by farmland sparked her love for rural living. She moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where she completed her bachelor’s and master’s degrees. She took a brief hiatus from school to pursue her passion of working as an aerial acrobat as well as to fund her dream of continuing on to medical school. She retired from acrobatic work and moved to Philadelphia to attend medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, where she completed her medical degree with a concentration in Medical Simulation.
Knowing she wanted a career in rural medicine, she bought a van and converted it into an RV to travel to rural rotations all over the country in her third and fourth year of medical school. When she traveled to Omak, WA for a rotation, she fell in love with the beautiful and bountiful nature and the warm welcome of the locals. She saw many signs that this is where she is supposed to be: from the large population of West Indian patients she saw (her family is from Trinidad & Tobago), to the area already having a Dr. Ledgerwood that practiced in the community for many years (total coincidence, no relation)! Throughout her journey, Hannah has faced many medical challenges and is no stranger to navigating healthcare as a patient. She experienced what it felt like to be misdiagnosed, for her concerns to be dismissed, and to feel frustrated and alone when it came to advocating for her health. Her experiences as a patient drove her resolution to increase minority representation in health care, to always listen to and advocate for her patients, and to increase access to preventative healthcare in minority communities, with a specific focus on women’s health care. Outside of medicine, Hannah enjoys spending time with her two Shepherds (Theo & Klaus) and teaching them new tricks (you may see them carrying a shopping basket in the store). She frequently takes her dogs kayaking, hiking, bike-packing, and on long road trips in her RV to all of the best swimming holes. She also enjoys scuba diving, and she recently earned her advanced diving certification in the Puget Sound. |
Hometown: Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Lebanon Campus |
Alissa Greenberg D.O.Resident
Alissa earned her undergraduate degree in History and Human Biology from Stanford University in 2013. Her interest in both the sciences and storytelling naturally led her to pursue family medicine—a field where medical knowledge and human connection are deeply intertwined.
During medical school, Alissa volunteered with the Special Olympics, an experience that reinforced her commitment to service and advocacy for underserved communities. She is passionate about providing broad-spectrum care as a primary care physician and aims to work in rural or coastal areas where access to care is limited. She is especially drawn to the role of the family doctor as a coordinator of care, building long-term, trusting relationships with patients and families. Outside of medicine, Alissa enjoys swimming, listening to podcasts, and exploring local history through books and travel. |
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