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Mary Boyce, MD, FAAFP

Responding to Disclosures of Violence

Friday, 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.

Dr. Boyce attended the University of Kansas School of Medicine and completed her degree in Wichita. She then went to Wesley Family Medicine Residency for training and continues to work there as a faculty member. She has been associated with the Wichita family crisis shelter and has presented on topics of intimate partner violence throughout her career.

Gretchen Irwin, MD, MBA, FAAFP

GLP1 Medications and Diabetes Treatment Updates

*This session has been awarded the Verlyn Steinkruger, MD, Memorial Lectureship

Friday, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Gretchen Irwin, MD, MBA currently serves as the Associate Dean for Graduate Medical Education and ACGME Designated Institutional Official (DIO) for the University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita and is an Associate Professor with Tenure in the Department of Family and Community Medicine. Dr. Irwin graduated with honors from Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA, majoring in Biology and minoring in Political Science. She attended the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine completing her medical degree and an area of concentration in Women’s Health in 2005. Following medical school, she completed her residency at the University of Missouri Kansas City Family Medicine Residency where she concomitantly earned a Master’s in Business Administration from Rockhurst University. Dr. Irwin served as Chief Resident in 2008 and completed an Operative Obstetrics fellowship at the University of Missouri Kansas City in 2009. She also completed a Faculty Development Fellowship at University of North Carolina- Chapel Hill in 2009. Dr. Irwin joined the faculty at the University of Kansas School of Medicine- Wichita in 2010 and has served in multiple educational roles including as the clerkship director for the required, third-year, family medicine clerkship, as program director for the University of Kansas School of Medicine- Wichita Family Medicine Residency at Wesley Medical Center and in her current role as Associate Dean and DIO. In 2023, she was the recipient of both the Kansas Academy of Family Physicians Exemplary Teacher Award and the American Academy of Family Physicians 2023 Exemplary Teaching Award for Full-time Faculty.

Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP

AAFP Update

Friday, 8:00 – 8:30 a.m.

Jay W. Lee, MD, MPH, FAAFP, is a member of the board of directors of the American Academy of Family Physicians. Lee currently serves as Medical Director at Integrated Health Partners of Southern California, a clinical integrated network serving 400,000 patients whose medical home is at one of nine community health centers in three counties. He is an associate clinical professor of family medicine at the University of California, Irvine and continues to see patients at his local community health center. Lee has served in various physician executive roles during his career: leading practice transformation at a vertically integrated health system, innovating primary care model at a national value-based care organization, and overseeing day-to-day operations at nationally recognized community health centers in Los Angeles and Orange counties. Lee earned his bachelor’s degree in human biology from Stanford University. He earned his medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and completed his residency at the Long Beach Memorial Family Medicine program in Long Beach, California. Lee also earned a Master of Public Health from Harvard School of Public Health in Boston, Massachusetts.

Samrah Mansoor, MD, FAAFP

Let’s Talk Sex

Friday, 3:15 – 3:45 p.m.

Dr. Mansoor is a distinguished Board-Certified Family Physician with over twenty-five years of experience in clinical and administrative medicine. Known for her unwavering commitment to patient care and collaborative teamwork, she thrives in clinical settings that prioritize dignity and respect for all involved. Residing in Wichita, Kansas, Dr. Mansoor holds licenses to practice in Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Texas, and California. She serves as the medical director of AFC locations in Wichita, Omaha, and Joplin, orchestrating comprehensive healthcare delivery with precision and compassion. Dr. Mansoor’s expertise spans a breadth of experiences in inpatient and outpatient care, notably excelling as a Hospitalist for over a decade. As the Lead Hospitalist and Medical Director at Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) in Bolivar, Missouri, she spearheaded innovative healthcare initiatives, setting new standards of excellence. She was awarded 417 Best Hospitalist award in 2008. Transitioning to Urgent Care in Wichita, Kansas, Dr. Mansoor’s visionary leadership and tireless efforts bore fruit as she played a pivotal role in establishing a renowned Urgent Care facility within the community. Her outstanding contributions earned her prestigious accolades, including the esteemed “Physician of the Year” award, underscoring her exceptional dedication and impact. A trailblazer in her field, Dr. Mansoor’s expertise extends beyond clinical practice, as evidenced by her prolific engagements as a speaker at national and international forums on topics spanning Family Medicine and Urgent Care medicine. She firmly believes in the paramount importance of continuity of care, advocating for proactive measures to mitigate unnecessary emergency room visits and hospital admissions, particularly among vulnerable patient populations.

Devoted to nurturing future generations of healthcare professionals, Dr. Mansoor dedicates herself to supervising medical and Physician Assistant students from esteemed institutions such as Wichita State University and Missouri State University. Additionally, she serves as a collaborative physician for mid-level providers, offering invaluable guidance and mentorship to shape the next wave of healthcare leaders. Beyond her professional commitments, Dr. Mansoor’s altruistic spirit extends to international endeavors, as she endeavors to develop a family medicine program in Pakistan and spearhead a medical director training initiative. In every facet of her career, Dr. Mansoor exemplifies excellence, compassion, and innovation, leaving an indelible mark on the healthcare landscape while steadfastly championing the well-being of her patients and colleagues alike.

Jennifer Bacani McKenney, MD, FAAFP

So You Want to Try Value Based Payment

Friday, 10:45 – 11:45 a.m.

Jennifer Bacani McKenney, MD, FAAFP, is a family physician in her hometown of Fredonia, Kansas, a community of approximately 2,200 people. She has owned and managed her practice Fredonia Family Care alongside her father and other great colleagues since 2009. McKenney was named the 2021 Rural Health Practitioner of the Year by the National Rural Health Association and received the “Early Career Achievement Award” by the University of Kansas School of Medicine in 2021. She earned her medical degree at the KU School of Medicine in Kansas City and Wichita and completed her residency at Via Christi Family Medicine Residency in Wichita. McKenney is currently the Associate Dean for Rural Medical Education for the KU School of Medicine. She serves as the Wilson County health officer and is co-chair of the statewide Health Officers of Kansas group. McKenney was a member of the USD 484 school board, serving as the president for two years. She is a past President of the Kansas Academy of Family Physicians and was the resident member of the AAFP Board of Directors. She serves on the board of directors for the Kansas Health Foundation and is on the medical staff at Fredonia Regional Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital. She has made numerous appearances on national and local news covering COVID-19 and rural health.

Krissi O’Dell, RN, BSN

Vaccine Update: Be Immune Kansas

Friday, 10:15 – 10:45 a.m.

Krissi O’Dell is the Immunization Nurse Educator for the Kansas Immunization Program under the Bureau of Disease Control and Prevention at the Kansas Department of Health and Environment. She works within the Bureau to strengthen the immunization program by providing educational support to our vaccine providers within the state of Kansas. Krissi is a Registered Nurse with more than 20 years of primary care experience as well as five years in public health. She completed her BSN at Pittsburg State University in 1998. Go Gorillas! During her years in primary care, she served as both the VFC Vaccine Coordinator and Back-up Coordinator. For the last 5 years, she has served in public health at both the local health department level and with KDHE. During her time at the health department, she worked with multiple programs to provide nutrition/health education, vaccinations, disease investigations, and emergency preparedness.

She was also the coordinator for the COVID-19 team that provided case management, vaccinations and testing for Crawford County. Krissi is a Kansas native and married to her husband, Eric, for 24 years. They have 2 adult sons, Kamryn (23), and Keatyn (21). Krissi is very passionate about vaccines, education, and empowering others through knowledge.

Mary Stolz, MSW

Responding to Disclosures of Violence

Friday, 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.

Mary Stolz, MSW, is the Executive Director of the Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center. She holds a dual bachelors degree from Kansas State University in mass communications and women’s studies and earned a masters degree in social work from Wichita State University in 2013. Mary’s graduate school research on Creative Interventions with Sexual Violence Survivors was published in the British Journal of Social Work. Mary has been working in the anti-violence field and with survivors of sexual violence for the past 18 years. She has served as an advocate, the Director of Advocacy, and Executive Director at Wichita Area Sexual Assault Center. She also served as a Program Manager for the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center providing training and technical assistance to Kansas Law Enforcement on issues related to Sexual and Domestic Violence and Stalking.

Nicole Yedlinsky, MD, CAQSM, FAAFP, FACSM, RMSK

Musculoskeletal Injections for Family Physicians in Clinic

Friday, 3:45 – 4:15 p.m.

Dr. Nicole T. Yedlinsky is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine with a subcertification in sports medicine. She is registered in musculoskeletal ultrasonography. She earned her medical degree from Tulane University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Womack Army Medical Center. She completed a fellowship in sports medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University Fairfax Family Practice as part of the National Capital Sports Medicine Consortium. She is the program director for the University of Kansas Sports Medicine Fellowship and core faculty for the Family Medicine Residency Program in Kansas City. She is the team physician for the NWSL KC Current soccer team.

2023 Carol A. Johnson Recipients


Joy Ogundare, MD, PGY3

Global Health: Journey to Angola

Friday, 11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Dr. Joy Ogundare is from Vancouver, Canada. She did her undergrad training at Queen’s university in Ontario, Canada and then completed medical school at Saba School of Medicine. She has always loved to travel and to serve the underserved which lead to a passion for Global health. She has done trips to Cuba and Africa, and most recently travelled to Angola for a 4 week Global health elective in August 2023. In Angola, she worked with North American and Angolan doctors at a hospital called CEML. She participated in numerous surgeries, learned how to manage tertiary cases, and also developed skills in tropical medicine. She is currently in her 3rd year of Family Medicine at KU medical center. After graduation, she hopes to do a mix of clinic, tele health and urgent care when she moves back to Canada. Specifically working with underserved populations in the community, and eventually plans to do more global health trips.

Resident Directory


Emma Beck, MD, PGY2

Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis

Friday, 9:15 – 9:30 a.m.

Dr. Emma Beck is from Eudora, KS. She studied Biology and Spanish at Oklahoma Baptist University and then completed medical school at KU. She is a PGY2 at Via Christi FM Residency and is excited to take the skills she learns during her time in Wichita as she and her husband serve in rural places across the world. Medical interests include international medicine, obstetrics, and procedural skills.


Isha Chaudhary, MD, PGY2

Approach to Patients with Penicillin Allergy

Friday, 8:45 – 9:00 a.m.

Dr. Isha Chaudhary grew up in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada where she completed her Bachelor of Sciences at the University of Toronto-Mississauga. She then went on to obtain her medical degree at Saba University School of Medicine. She is a current PGY2 Family Medicine resident at the University of Kansas Medical School (KUMC) and Community Health Center of Southeast Kansas (CHCSEK). She hopes to have a combined practice of inpatient and outpatient medicine after completing residency.


Brittany Elliott, MD, PGY2

A Toolkit for Maternal Sepsis

Friday, 8:30 – 8:45 a.m.

Dr. Brittany Elliott is a PGY2 Rural Family Medicine Resident at The University of Kansas/CHCSEK. She grew up in a rural area of Ontario Canada, where she studied Neurobiology at Brock University. She continued in the field of Neurobiology at the University of Toronto, completing a Master of Science Degree. After graduate school, she journeyed to Saba University School of Medicine, where she completed her medical degree. After experiencing firsthand the disparities of health care in rural regions, especially those of women’s health, she plans to dedicate her career to combining her passion for women’s health with the complexities of caring for vulnerable populations.


Riley Gray, DO, PGY2

Childhood Obesity, a Rising Epidemic

Friday, 1:30 – 1:45 p.m.

Riley Gray is a second-year family medicine resident at the University of Kansas Medical Center. She grew up in Columbia, Missouri, and is the first in her family to go to medical school. Her undergraduate degree is from Missouri Western State University, and she completed medical school at A.T. Still University, Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. She has always been interested in caring for the whole person and is passionate about full-scope family medicine. As part of her passion, she hopes to instill healthy habits to all of her pediatric patients to set them up for success later in life.


Khanh Hoang, MD, PGY2

RSV Immunization

Friday, 9:45- 10 a.m.

Dr. Khanh Hoang graduated from Wichita State University with a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, followed by a Doctorate in Medicine from KU School of Medicine-Wichita. Hoang is currently a PGY-2 at Via Christi Family Medicine Residency, receiving full-scope training. She has a strong passion for serving the underserved population and would like to incorporate international medicine in her future practice.


Candice Metzinger, MD, PGY1

Dual Anti-Platelet Therapy: A Clinical Review

Friday, 1:15 – 1:30 p.m.

Dr. Candice Metzinger is a current PGY-1 at the Wesley Family Medicine Residency. She is a Wichita native and obtained her first degree at The University of Kansas in Finance in 2011. After working several years, she returned to school to pursue medicine. She graduated from Wichita State University in 2017 with a bachelor’s in Biomedical Biology. She attended medical school at The University of Kansas School of Medicine-Wichita and graduated May 2023.


Sierra Miller, DO, PGY3

Sexual Health in the Aging Adult

Friday, 1:45- 2:00 p.m.

Dr. Sierra Miller attended Oregon State University for her undergraduate degree. She then received a Master’s Degree in Bioethics from Kansas City University, attended Medical School at Kansas City University, and Residency Training at the University of Kansas -KU Family Medicine and Community Health.


Luke Smith, DO, PGY2

Cerebral Palsy: Respiratory Health

Friday, 1:00 – 1:15 p.m.

Dr. Luke Smith grew up in Topeka, KS. He obtained a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry from Newman University in Wichita, KS and went to Iowa for his degree in osteopathic medicine at Des Moines University. Luke was able to come back to Kansas for his Family Medicine training in Wichita with the University of Kansas at Wesley Medical Center. He has a passion for cerebral palsy and hospital medicine.


Gracie Swanberg, DO, PGY2

Female Athlete Triad

Friday, 9:30 – 9:45 a.m.

Dr. Gracie Swanberg is from Arvada, Colorado. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Health and Exercise Science from Colorado State University and her medical degree from Rocky Vista College of Osteopathic Medicine. She is now completing her residency training with Via Christi Family Medicine in Wichita, Kansas. Her primary interests include sports medicine, women’s health, and community medicine.


Landon Younger, DO, PGY1

Serotonin Syndrome

Friday, 9:00 – 9:15 a.m.

Landon Younger, DO and Walter Chrysler have something in common… being natives of Ellis, Kansas! Dr. Younger always felt that a career where he could help, teach, and learn would be the most rewarding one for him. His journey to becoming a physician started at Fort Hays State University and continued at Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Younger especially enjoys preventative medicine and screening. His favorite thing about being a physician is exactly what his younger self imagined it would be – creating a positive impact. He wants potential patients to know that he, “wants to focus on whole patient health with their goals in mind.” When he’s not seeing patients, Dr. Younger enjoys exercising, disc golf, watching TV, and reading fantasy novels. Fun Facts: He loves animals, The Office, and is a big Chiefs fan!

Student Directory


Brenda Aguirre Apodaca, MS3

Maternity Deserts in Kansas

Friday, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Brenda Aguirre Apodaca is a third year medical student at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. She grew up in Scott City, KS and attended college at Fort Hays State University in Hays, KS. With the majority of her life spent in rural Kansas, she experienced first hand the health care provider shortage in rural communities. As a result, Aguirre Apodaca became very interested in rural medicine and finding ways to take action to help these communities.


Annie Carlson, MS3

Maternity Deserts in Kansas

Friday, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Annie Carlson is a third-year medical student at the University of Kansas in Wichita. She is originally from Freeman, South Dakota, but moved to Kansas in 2018 to attend Bethel College in North Newton, Kansas where she graduated in 2022 with a BA in Biology. Annie is currently interested in going on to practice rural, full-scope family medicine. She is particularly interested in providing obstetrical care as this is becoming a more urgent need in rural communities. This passion for rural medicine and obstetrics is what inspired Annie to take on this project throughout the past year!


Caleb Feuerbacher, MS4

Enhancing Mental Health Care in a Rural American Indian Community

Friday, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Caleb Feuerbacher is a fourth-year medical student at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He has completed his Master of Public Health at Harvard University. He plans on specializing in mental health care and has done rotations and work with the Iowa Tribe of Kansas as well as with Native tribes in Alaska.


Jackson Lewis, OMS1

Advances in Treatment of Viral Myocarditis: A Literature Review

Friday, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Jackson Lewis grew up in Wichita, Kansas, and received a BS in Mathematics and Biology from Sterling College. He is currently a first-year medical student at Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine.


Yibo Liu, MPH, OMS1

Advances in Treatment of Viral Myocarditis: A Literature Review

Friday, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Yibo hails from Luohe, a beautiful city in China. He commenced his undergraduate studies in E-Business at Henan University. After two years, he made the decision to transfer to Kansas State University, where he changed his major to Biology with a Pre-Medicine emphasis. Upon earning his bachelor’s degree in 2019, Yibo pursued and completed his MPH degree at Kansas State University in 2021. Throughout his academic journey, Yibo dedicated three years to working at the Kansas Lipidomics Research Center, focusing on the project “Characterization of GDSL Lipases under Basal and Stress Conditions.” Additionally, he collaborated with the Riley County Health Department on a project titled “The Use of The Health Belief Model to Assess Predictors of Caregivers’ Intent to Vaccinate Themselves and Their Children Against Measles, Mumps, and Rubella (MMR).” Yibo resides in Wichita, KS, with his wife and is currently enrolled as a medical student at Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine. He aspires to become a cardiothoracic surgeon upon completing his medical education.


Luke Sanders, OMS1

Advances in Treatment of Viral Myocarditis: A Literature Review

Friday, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.


Kelsey Schmittling, MPH, OMS2

Behavioral Health in Lower-Extremity Amputation

Friday, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.

Kelsey Schmittling is a second-year medical student at the Kansas College of Osteopathic Medicine. She graduated from the University of Minnesota in 2013 with a BS in Microbiology and Genetics, and with her MPH in Epidemiology from the University of Alabama at Birmingham in 2021. Her interests include health disparities research, prevalence of vascular disorders, and how mental health impacts short- and long-term health outcomes.