Trios Health Welcomes Resident Class of 2029
April 06, 2026
Trios Health is proud to introduce and celebrate its incoming Resident Class of 2029, a talented group of nine physicians who will begin their graduate medical education journey in June 2026.
The new class includes five Internal Medicine residents and four Family Medicine residents, each embarking on a rigorous three-year program designed to deepen medical knowledge, refine clinical skills, and deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to the community.
This year’s residency Match marks a historic milestone as the 75th Match cycle and the largest on record, with 53,373 applicants nationwide. Trios Health’s programs attracted significant interest, receiving 404 applications for Family Medicine and 912 applications for Internal Medicine.
The Graduate Medical Education (GME) department conducted an extensive selection process, interviewing 81 candidates for Family Medicine positions, along with 18 candidates through the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP). For Internal Medicine, 91 applicants were interviewed, in addition to 27 SOAP candidates.
The Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP) is a structured process that allows eligible unmatched or partially matched applicants to secure residency positions through a series of offer rounds conducted during Match Week.
Incoming Residents:
Family Medicine
- Drew McKinney, MD — St. George’s University School of Medicine
- Shionna Medrano, MD — Windsor University School of Medicine
- Cara Stanfield, DO — Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
- Elizabeth Thai, MD — American University of Antigua College of Medicine
Internal Medicine
- Eric Hayden, DO — Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Sheila Ngongesa, MD — Kenyatta University School of Medicine
- Mairene Pita, DO — Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
- Michelle Salazar, MD — St. George’s University School of Medicine
- Saba Ahmed, DO — Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
“We are proud to welcome the residents not only to Trios Health, but also to our market and broader community.”, said David Elgarico, Market President & Chief Executive Officer, Trios Health. “Their dedication and passion will play a meaningful role in the care we provide and the lives we impact.”
“We look forward to supporting each of these residents as they grow into skilled, compassionate physicians and future leaders in Internal Medicine and Family Medicine,” said Emma Chambers, Designated Institutional Official (DIO), Graduate Medical Education.
Trios Health remains committed to advancing medical education and strengthening the future of healthcare through the training and mentorship of the next generation of physicians.
About Trios Health: Trios Health is a UW Medicine Community Health Partner, operates a 111-bed hospital on its Southridge campus in Kennewick. Trios Medical Group serves a growing medical staff network of providers throughout the Tri-Cities and includes practices and services at 10 Care Centers and one Urgent Care Center. Our health system, established in 1952, is a sister facility to Lourdes Health in Pasco. For more information, visit us at www.TriosHealth.org or follow us on Facebook.
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