Residents

Zara Karuman, MD
PGY-1

Ever since rotating at the IHS Hopi Healthcare Center as a first-year medical student I have been looking for ways to continue my training in the southwest region. I was inspired by the scope of full-spectrum family medicine practice that I saw on that rotation. I'm particularly interested in osteoporosis and frailty in the elderly. I've done a general surgery intern year and am excited to do outpatient procedures.

Adrienne Lee, MD
PGY-1

I think relationships are the most important things in life, and I'm driven by stories. My curiosity about and fascination with others' stories has led me to family medicine, through which I hope to step even more into my identity as a fierce patient advocate, provider of nonjudgmental care, and promoter of patient empowerment. I look forward to learning and growing as a physician and as a person, and to working with serving the community around New Mexico.

Fatima Rodriguez-Romay, MD
PGY-2

I was born and raised in Maracaibo, Venezuela. I did medical school at the University of Zulia, where I had the opportunity to care for low-income and indigenous populations. Our indigenous groups are called "Guajiros"; they have to drive long distances to receive healthcare, and some even have to take canoes and boats.

Also, as an immigrant, I encountered many challenges that gave me a unique perspective on serving the under-resourced population. I chose Family Medicine for its diversity and prominent role in providing continuity of care. In addition, As Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt certified, I look forward to working on quality improvement projects to help the patients and the community.

I am thrilled to begin my residency at Shiprock-UNM and working with the underserved and rural population.

Outside my medical journey, I found cooking an excellent way to relax, that travel is my favorite thing to do, and quality time with family and friends is a must.

Marcus Couldridge, MD
PGY-2

I was born in Windhoek, Namibia and then moved to Wyoming at age eight with both places being home. I attended the University of Washington School of Medicine where I focused my education on rural, underserved medicine and tracks in Native American Health and Global Medicine.

I am excited for the opportunity to continue my training with Shiprock-UNM Family Medicine Residency Program, and am honored to be a part of the inaugural Shiprock class.

In my free time I enjoy mountain biking, trail running, soccer, and basketball.