Current PGY1 Emergency Medicine Residents
Class of 2027 - Program Year 1
Ali Badar, D.O., MBA
Hometown: Longview, TX
Undergraduate: University of Texas at Dallas
Graduate School: Rockhurst University
Medical School: Kansas City University
Hannah Caplan, D.O., MBS
Hometown: Leawood, KS
Undergraduate: KU/UMKC
Graduate: Kansas City University
Medical School: Kansas City University
Hobbies & Interests: Volunteering, the Chiefs, fitness & wellness, music, exploring new restaurants/coffee shops in KC, time with friends & family, traveling, a good Netflix binge.
Random Fun Facts: I'm the first person in my family to become a doctor. I am super passionate about access to medical care for our uninsured and homeless community. I'm a die-hard KC Chiefs fan. I keep a running bucket list of places to eat and drink in KC and I'm nowhere near marking off half the list.
Betsy Cha, M.D.
Hometown: Overland Park, KS
Undergraduate: University of Iowa, Iowa City
Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine
Random Fun Facts: In my free time, I love playing board games and Dungeons & Dragons, slacklining, reading, floral arranging, oil painting and making pottery. I'm married to a Brit who studied abroad at my university (6 years long-distance) and now I love tea. EM wise, my current interests are in medical education and social EM.
Raymond Che, D.O.
Hometown: St. Charles, MO
Undergradute: University of Missouri
Medical School: Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Random Fun Facts: I played paintball competitively in college.
Michael "Trey" Edwards, D.O.
Hometown: Stanford, KY
Undergraduate: University of Kentucky (GO CATS!)
Medical School: Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Random Fun Facts: I played football in college for a couple of years. I have had many different jobs before medicine in everything from sales to coal mining. EM is my 2nd residency (I previously completed Pediatrics residency at Loyola in Chicago), and I hope to be double board certified. I had AML as a child, which is what motivated me most to become a doctor.
Asal Fahem, M.D.
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Undergraduate: San Diego State University
Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine
Random Fun Facts: If it has ears and it meows, I will probably bring it home.
Matt Johnson, M.D.
Hometown: Overland Park, KS
Undergraduate: University of Kansas
Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine
Random Fun Facts: Love to play sports, go on walks with my dog, hang out with friends and family, can play the ukulele and piano, and love to bake and cook.
Mark Newton, M.D.
Hometown: Lindsborg, KS
Undergraduate: Missouri Western State University
Graduate: Illinois State University
Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine- Salina
Random Fun Facts: My former career before medical school was as a firefighter-paramedic. I once posed for a charitable firefighter calendar.
Crystal Nguyen, M.D.
Hometown: Wichita, KS
Undergraduate: Newman University
Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine
Rick Sekenski, M.D.
Hometown: Prior Lake, MN
Undergraduate: University of North Dakota
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean
Random Fun Facts: My wife and I have lived in six different states and two countries, but we're excited to have finally settled in Kansas City, where we're both doing our residency at KU. I grew up playing hockey, and since moving to KC, I've been able to get back on the ice, which remains my favorite way to stay active. Outside of hockey, I love spending weekends with my kids, attending sporting events, catching a movie, and exploring the many local events around the area. And of course, Go Wild! Go Twins/Royals! Go Chiefs!
Kent Zeigler, M.D.
Hometown: Bennington, KS
Undergraduate: Kansas Wesleyan University
Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine
Random Fun Facts: l was a nationally competitive College Bowl player in the 90s and know how to drive a forklift.