Jeffrey Fields, M.D., received his medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Fields wanted to stay in Indianapolis and  joined  the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency because this program offers strong clinical experiences at Methodist Hospital and its sports medicine program. Dr. Fields’ clinical and research interests are in sports medicine. After graduation, he would like to continue his educational experiences at Indiana University and complete the fellowship in sports medicine. Dr. Fields' proposed to his girlfriend, an Indiana University urology intern, while both were working together at a volunteer clinic in Bolivia. They plan to return to Bolivia to continue to contribute to the clinic and the community. Dr. Fields' previously served in the United States Air Force. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and in his off-time, he enjoys mountain biking, climbing, and hiking.

Sara Hamidi, M.D., received her medical degree from Isfahan University of Medicine in Iran. Dr. Hamidi searched other residency programs and realized that the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency’s high level of education, friendly environment, and diverse patient population were her exact interests and goals. She also felt as though she would be treated “as part of family” here. Dr. Hamidi’s clinical interests are in the issues of women’s and children’s health, while her area of research interest is in the dietary needs of children. Her future plans include picturing herself as an educator to patients, families, medical students, and residents and her dream is to continue her career at Indiana University upon graduation. Dr. Hamidi is married and has 2 sons, ages 9 and 4, who both enjoy sports, and in her off-time, Dr. Hamidi enjoys spending time with family, traveling, cooking, and being a good wife and mother.

Dung Van Nguyen, M.D., received his medical degree from the University of Hochiminh City, School of Medicine, in Hochiminh City Vietnam. Dr. Nguyen was interested in staying in the Midwest and found that the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency is one of the strongest family practice programs. He likes that several large hospitals provide a diverse patient population and an excellent learning environment with all modern equipment. He also likes the friendly atmosphere in a very diverse resident body. He finds the faculty and staff to be very friendly, supportive, and knowledgeable. He especially likes the flat screen computer monitors and electronic medical records that are available to the residents. Dr. Nguyen’s clinical interests are sonography and EGD and tropical diseases and preventive medicine are his research interests. His future career plans are to practice medicine in a private practice, and he is interested in a geriatric fellowship. Dr. Nguyen is married and enjoys traveling with his wife to famous, popular entertainment places and heading to the beach in the summertime. Additionally, Dr. Nguyen is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.

Marissa Reyes, M.D., received her medical degree from St. Luke's College of Medicine, in the Philippines. What appealed to Dr. Reyes most about the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency was it's affiliation with Indiana University and the clinical experience being in one of the largest hospitals in Indiana. Additionally, when she visited the residency, she was impressed by the warmth and friendliness of the people. Dr. Reyes’ clinical interests are in women's health and OB-GYN. Her plans upon graduation are to either pursue further interests in OB-GYN or to become a part of a successful practice. Dr. Reyes is married and enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter. She also enjoys jet-skiing and playing tennis.

Jianming Song, M.D., received his medical degree from the Fujian Medical College in China. Dr. Song was impressed by the dedicated faculty and their strong commitment to residency teaching, the well-structured training curriculum and diverse clinical experience the IU Methodist Family Medicine Residency had to offer him. He believes that the program offers everything  that is needed to prepare for the challenge ahead for a future family practice.  Dr. Song’s clinical interests are cardiovascular diseases and emergency medicine. His area of research interests are in cancer prevention and gene therapy in cardiovascular disease and cancer. His future career plans are practice medicine in a solo or group practice. Dr. Song is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) and Canadian Medical Association. In his free time, he enjoys traveling, swimming, and spending time with his family.