First Year
Salary: $44,776*
CME Funds:: $500 for educational materials

Second Year
Salary: $46,026*
CME Time & Funds: Five days & $750 for educational materials

Third Year
Salary: $47,684*
CME Time & Funds: Five days & $750 for educational materials

Residents receive or may purchase benefits including health insurance (medical, dental vision), maternity/paternity leave, retirement, and disability insurance. Meals will be provided in conjunction with educational/didactic, mandatory conferences.

Vacation: All Residents receive 240 hours during each academic year for vacation, holidays (including the time off around Christmas) CME, sick days, future job search and interview days.

Moonlighting opportunities exist during the PGY-2 and PGY-3 years.

Recruitment Benefits

1. One time payment for step3
2. One time payment for the Board exam
3. Access to UpToDate

*Salaries as of July 1, 2008

The St. Francis Family Medical Residency participates in the National Residency Matching Program for first-year residency positions. Applications should be made through the ERAS program.

The Residency Program does have minimum requirements. Applicants must:

• be a United States citizen or permanent resident
• have graduated from an accredited medical school within the last three years
• have six months of “hands on” clinical experience in the United States
• have three current letters of recommendation from United States physicians
• have passed the USMLE 1 and 2

Foreign graduates are welcome, granted that they meet the requirements above. Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor VISAS.

Applications to the program should include:

• Personal statement
• USMLE or COMLEX Board scores
• Transcript
• Photo
• Three current letters of recommendation
• Curricula Vitae

Please direct questions regarding the residency program and application process to:

Doris Garland, Residency Coordinator
St. Francis Family Medicine Residency
Phone: 804/739-6142 ext.218
Fax: 804/739-8923
E-mail: doris_garland@bshsi.org

Applications may be submitted as early as September 1, but no later than January 1. Interviews will take place from October through the end of January.

The St. Francis Family Medicine Residency seeks to provide programs, services and activities for people with disabilities. Reasonable prior notice is needed to arrange such accommodations.

St. Francis Family Medicine
Residency Curriculum 2008-2009

Available Electives

• Orthopaedics Emergency Medicine Peds
• Peds ER
• Pulmonology Internal Medicine
• Rheumatology OB/GYN
• Hematology/Oncology OB
• Nephrology
• ENT
• Urology
• Neonatology
• Gastroenterology
• Plastic Surgery
• General Surgery
• Cardiology
• Neurosurgery
• Cardiovascular
• Cardio Thoracic Surgery
• Preventative/Occupational/Aerospace Medicine

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Paul V. Jackson, M.D.
paul_jackson@bshsi.com
College of William and Mary, B.A. 1985
Virginia Commonwealth University, B.S. 1987
Medical College of Virginia, M.D. 1991
Residency: Chesterfield Family Practice, Richmond, Virginia 1992 - 1994
Certification: American Board of Family Practice, 1995, 2003
Medical Interests: Preventive Medicine, Alternative Medicine, Home Based Care
Position: Director: St. Francis Family Medicine Residency
Outside Interests: History, Running, Gardening, Reading (mysteries)

“I feel that family medicine will be even more important as we move into a more cost conscious and more technological medical environment. The human face of medicine is what people need for healing.”

Glenna P. Hendricks, FM, OB-GYN
glenna_p_hendricks@bshsi.com
University of Virginia, BSN
Medical College of Virginia, M.D., 1999
Louisiana State University at Alexandria, LA, 2000
Residency: Hanover Family Physicians, 2000-2001
Riverside Regional Medical Center, 2001-2005
Certification: American Board of Family Practice, 2003; American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2005 Board Eligible.
Medical Interests: Women's Health
Outside Interests: Sewing/quilting, running and
spending time with my four-legged children.

“Being able to care for patients and their families is a real privilege. Having training in OB/GYN and family medicine affords me the additional opportunity to care for women across their lifespan, for their medical, as well as their obstetric and gynecologic issues.”

Phil Sherrod , M.D.
phil_sherrod@bshsi.com
Hampden-Sydney College, BS Interscience/Biology 1970
Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia - MD 1974
Residency: Virginia Commonwealth University - Blackstone Program, Family Practice 1974-1977
Fellowship: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Faculty Development Fellowship in Family Medicine 1996-1997
2004-Felow of the American Academy of Family Physicians
Certification: Licensed to practice medicine in Virginia & North Carolina, 1977-present Board Certified in Family Medicine, 1995-present American Board of Family Practice, Certificate of Added Qualification - Sports Medicine
Medical Interests: Sports Medicine and Preventative Medicine
Outside Interests: Outdoor activities and grandchildren

“My goal as a family doctor is to develop a patient-centered, cost-effective, quality health-care plan for every patient. I strive to do this in close collaboration with the patient and family. Individualized exercise programs are the foundation for most preventative and rehabilitative programs.”

Amer Alhussaini, M.D.

Dr. Alhussaini was born in Damascus, Syria and has lived in Chesterfield County for fourteen years. He received his medical degree from the Medical University of the Americans. Dr. Alhussaini professional interests include family medicine and preventive medicine. Outside the office he enjoys soccer, track, traveling and learning new languages.

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Rupen Amin, M.D.

Dr. Amin is a Northern Virginia native, growing up in the city of Fairfax Station, on the outskirts of Washington D.C. He received his medical degree from Ross University. In addition to his professional interests which include Sports Medicine and Pediatrics, he has dedicated time to basic and clinical science research, working at Georgetown University researching Hepatocellular carcinoma. Away from work, he enjoys participating on organized sports teams, hiking, and photography.

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Rishi Bala, M.D.

Dr. Bala considers himself a local, raised in Chesterfield County, but born in Canada. He received his medical degree from Slaska Akademia Medyczna in Katowice, Poland. His professional interests include sports medicine and public health. Dr. Bala hobbies and interests can be divided into the outdoors, sports, and arts. Camping, fly/spin fishing, skiing and biking made up the backbone of his childhood in Virginia, and he still gets away as often as he can. As for sports, he is a fan of ice hockey (Oilers) along with other sports. Finally, Dr. Bala appreciates the music/arts scene. He played the drums for 10 + years, including a few jazz and rock bands, so he has a great appreciation for music.

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Erin Bennek-Reis, D.O.

Dr. Bennek-Reis received her medical degree from the Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine.

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Natalie Penha, M.D.

Dr. Penha is from Long Island, New York. She received her medical degree from St. Matthews University in the Cayman Islands. Her professional interests include Women's Health and Cardiovascular Medicine, as well as, Obesity management. She enjoys church activities, exploring nature, reading and writing. Someday, she hopes to write a medical novel. Of course, it will all be based on fiction.

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Andreya Risser, M.D.

Dr. Risser received her medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine.

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Keith Espiritu, M.D.

Dr. Espiritu was raised in a military family. Originally born at a Navy base in Iceland, he was then raised in Gulfport, Mississippi before moving to Virginia Beach, Virginia. Dr. Espiritu received his medical degree from DeLaSalle University in the Philippines. He is interested in all facets of family medicine. In his spare time, Dr. Espiritu likes to exercise, relax with a good book, and sketch.

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Sabima Habib, M.D.

Dr. Habib was born in Pakistan and has lived in Richmond for eight years. She received her medical degree from Allama Iqbal Medical College. Her professional interests include adolescent medicine and women's health. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, traveling and tennis.

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Marek Marcinkiewicz, M.D.

Dr. Marcinkiewicz originally hails from Poland. Following completion of his medical training in his native country, he embarked in an extensive research career before beginning his training in family medicine. He is currently the coordinator for the intern class of residents.

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Rebecca Muminovic, M.D.

Dr. Muminovic was born and raised in Virginia and also enjoys visiting Bosnia. She received her medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. Her professional interests include OB, Women's Health, and Pediatrics. When she is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her family, sewing, cooking, and traveling.

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Novella Papino, M.D.

Dr. Papino grew up in the Italian Riviera and moved to Washington, DC five years ago. She received her medical degree from the University of Di Genova in Italy. Her focuses are on sports medicine and adult medicine. Travel, cooking, soccer and music are her favorite pastimes. She speaks Italian, Greek, English and knows Latin.

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Kerry Eley, M.D.

Dr. Eley is a native Virginian. She earned her undergraduate degree and medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University. Her professional interests include women’s health and pediatric. In her spare time, she enjoys country music and jelly beans.

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David Boyd, M.D.

Dr. Boyd is originally from Miami, Florida. He received his medical degree from Ross University and is currently serving as the Chief Resident. Dr. Boyd enjoys traditional family medicine and urgent care. In his spare time, he likes to travel and spend time with his wife and dog.

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Elizabeth D'Amore, M.D.

Dr. D’Amore grew up in Madison, New Jersey. She received her medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. Her areas of interest include sports medicine, women's health and dermatology. Outside of medicine she enjoys playing or watching sports, especially basketball.

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Andrew Kolb, M.D.

Dr. Kolb is originally from Woodsboro, Maryland. He completed his undergraduate degree at West Virginia Wesleyan College, and received his medical degree at PCSOM in Pikeville, Kentucky. Dr Kolb’s professional interests include rural and sports medicine, as well as obstetrics. He spends his extra time farming, hunting, fishing and weight lifting.

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Gale Jackson, M.D.

Dr. Jackson grew up in Memphis, Tennessee. He completed his undergraduate degree at Tennessee State University and earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine. His interests outside medicine include church activities, reading, movies, and being a newly wed.

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Raoul Muse, M.D.

Dr. Muse is originally from Haiti. He received his medical degree from Ross University. His professional interests include women’s health and pediatrics. During his extra time, he enjoys cooking and soccer. He is also fluent in Spanish as well as other languages.

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Greg Vanichkachorn, M.D.

Dr. Vanichkachorn grew up in the small town of South Hill, Virginia. He attended Cornell University and earned his medical degree from VCU. He is the former Chief Resident and following his completion of residency in November 2008, he will be joining the program faculty. His professional interests include aerospace medicine, sports medicine and pediatrics. Outside of work, he enjoys aviation, cooking, marathon running and triathlons.

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