Get to know our fellows
Our fellows are a diverse group that come from a variety of backgrounds and have unique experiences and interests. We look forward to getting to know you as well!
PGY 4
Hannah Asebes, MD
Hometown: Salt Rock, WV
Medical school: Joan C Edwards School of Medicine
What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I'm excited and honored to be part of the pediatric emergency medicine team here at Corewell Health in West Michigan. I look forward to the patients I will meet and the type of work I will get to do. I appreciate the fast paced nature of emergency medicine and learning/honing new skills.
Clinical interests: My clinical interests are in emergency medicine, global health and community health.
Hobbies: I enjoy running, frisbee, Detroit tigers games and taking my dog Miggy for walks.
Yuri Fedorovich, MD
Hometown: Dolyna, Ivano Frankivsk Oblast, Ukraine
Medical school: Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? West Michigan is a unique place with numerous hiking trails, sandy beaches, delicious eateries and four distinct seasons. Helen DeVos Children's Hospital Emergency Department has unique design to optimize efficiency. Together it is an exciting set up for training, work and enjoying the free time.
Clinical interests: My clinical interests include simulation training, pre-hospital emergency care, gun violence and firearm safety.
Hobbies: I like to spend time with family, run, hike, work on cars and travel.
PGY 5
Henry Higby, MD
Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI
Medical School: Central Michigan University College of Medicine
What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health? I am excited to learn from and work alongside exceptional PEM and pediatric faculty! I also love the interdisciplinary team in the Helen DeVos Children's Hospital ED. It feels good to work as a team to support and care for the pediatric community of West Michigan (and beyond)!
Clinical Interests: I developed an interest in emergency medical services during my time in residency in Kalamazoo. I like learning more about procedural sedation. I love talking about ways to streamline processes in the emergency department. I also enjoy procedures in the emergency department, specifically airway management.
Hobbies: I am most occupied in my freetime with keeping my kids alive. I enjoy road biking. In a past life, I played a lot of soccer, ultimate frisbee and volleyball. I juggle. I have always enjoyed traveling, but as a parent, traveling (for the moment) is more of an away game than a vacation. Pretending to be a beer connoisseur in Grand Rapids is also fun.
PGY 6
Tonia Jerrick, DO
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Why did you choose Spectrum Health? I chose this program for its diverse clinical environment and large patient volume given that Helen DeVos Children's Hospital is the only free-standing pediatric hospital in West Michigan. I also appreciate that everyone is very friendly and the program allows for an individualized approach to attaining your career goals during fellowship.
Clinical Interests: My clinical interests include global health, academic medicine and community health and advocacy.
Hobbies: I love to travel and explore new countries! I also enjoy reading, outdoor adventures and sports.