Howdy! My name is Ashlyn Chauhan, and I was born and raised in Houston, Texas. I studied Psychology and Public Health at Texas A&M University before moving to North Carolina to attend Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine.

Throughout medical school, I was drawn to the moments I got to spend with patients, getting to learn about who they were as individuals. I chose to pursue family medicine because I love building relationships with my patients and caring for people of all ages, from kiddos to older adults.

I chose FWMEP because I wanted a program that would challenge me clinically while also giving me the support and mentorship to grow into a well-rounded family physician. The training environment, strong curriculum, and welcoming faculty/staff made FWMEP feel like the perfect fit for me. I am grateful for the opportunity to continue my training here and to care for patients in northeast Indiana.

My professional interests include sleep medicine, women’s health, and reproductive care. Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, trying new foods, baking sourdough bread, crocheting, and playing pickleball. I am excited to call Fort Wayne home and begin this next chapter with the FWMEP family!

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Hello! My name is Srilekha Kollipara, and I’m so excited to be starting my family medicine residency with the Fort Wayne Medical Education Program! I was born and raised in the Midwest and have lived in both Ohio and Indiana. I come from a family of doctors, so I always knew I wanted to pursue a career in medicine. I volunteered at Ball Memorial Hospital before moving to India during high school, where I went on to complete medical school.

Fort Wayne has always felt like a second home to me. I spent many of my childhood summers here with my family and cousins, so I’m especially excited to be back and beginning this next chapter of my life and career here. I’m married and have a six-year-old daughter who keeps me on my toes and brings so much joy to my life!

When I’m not at the hospital or clinic, I enjoy spending time with my family, staying active, and exploring new places. I’m grateful for the opportunity to call FWMEP home for the next three years and look forward to the journey ahead!

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Hi there! I’m Steven. I’m originally from Michigan—a small farming town west of Ann Arbor called Dexter. I attended Michigan State University for my undergraduate studies, where I majored in neuroscience and psychology. I graduated during the height of COVID and spent a couple of years helping at my parents' Chinese restaurant while also working as a scribe at a neuroscience practice. I matriculated at the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in 2022.

While learning in the mountains and hollers of West Virginia, I realized how important continuity of care and building long-term relationships with my patients were to me. This was what initially drew me to family medicine. I also appreciate the breadth of the specialty, from procedures and obstetric care to OMT and even practicing in the emergency department. The Fort Wayne Medical Education Program, as an unopposed, full-spectrum, community-based residency, checked all the boxes on my list. I’m excited to return to the Midwest and learn as much as I can at FWMEP.

When I’m not working, I enjoy an endless list of hobbies, including building LEGO® sets, cooking and baking, embroidering, reading sci-fi and fantasy, thrifting, and exploring the great outdoors. More often than not, you’ll find me relaxing on the couch with my cat, Aurora, or trying out a new restaurant. I’m excited to move to Fort Wayne and explore everything the city has to offer!

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Hi! I’m Eve Lippe and I’m so excited to be training at FWMEP. I’m originally from the NW Chicago suburbs, where I worked as a medical assistant and fell in love with primary care. I earned my undergraduate degree in Biology from Xavier University in Cincinnati, where I played the trumpet with the pep band at men’s basketball games all over the country and met my husband Zach. After college, I attended medical school at the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Peoria, IL. We are thrilled to be so close to family in Zach’s hometown of Huntington, IN in this next phase of training! 

I chose family medicine because I enjoy caring for patients of all ages and love building meaningful relationships with them over time. FWMEP was my top choice for residency because of its unopposed structure, strong inpatient and obstetric training, and amazing faculty and residents who provide excellent learning opportunities while maintaining a fun and supportive environment. My clinical interests include addiction medicine, obstetrics, and preventative medicine. 

Outside of medicine, I love to read fantasy and sci-fi, hike (especially in the National Parks!), and spend time with our family and friends. We love to cheer for Xavier basketball, Notre Dame football, and the Colts. You can usually find me with our miniature golden doodle Ivy, who is very much enjoying her new backyard.

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Hi! My name is Davin Lyman, and I am grateful to be joining the Fort Wayne Medical Education Program. I grew up in Blanding, Utah, a small town in the Four Corners region near the Navajo Nation. It is a place of red rock, wide-open spaces, close-knit families, and long drives for medical care. Growing up there gave me an early appreciation for physicians who become part of the fabric of a community.

I studied Human Development at Brigham Young University and later attended medical school in New Mexico, where my interest in rural and full-spectrum family medicine continued to grow. That interest began in my hometown, where I saw family physicians take on a wide range of responsibilities, from staffing the emergency department and managing inpatient care to caring for patients in nursing homes and delivering babies. Their example helped shape the kind of doctor I am working to become: capable, dependable, and deeply invested in the people and community I serve.

I chose family medicine because I love both the variety of the specialty and the relationships at its heart. I want my patients to feel known, heard, and cared for, and I am working to become the kind of physician families can rely on through every stage of life.

Outside of medicine, my favorite place to be is with my wife, Annie, and our three young children. They are the center of my life and the reason I work hard and stay grounded. I also enjoy being outdoors, serving in my church and community, cooking, traveling, and getting to know the people around me. My wife and I are thrilled to be in the Midwest, where everything is so green, the lightning bugs feel magical, and our kids are still amazed that grass can grow without a sprinkler system. Our family is excited to call Fort Wayne home!

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My name is Lorraine Mukona, and I am very excited to be part of the Fort Wayne Medical Education Program. I was born in Zimbabwe and moved to the United States when I was five years old. I grew up in Fort Wayne, attended middle school in Avon, Indiana, and later completed my undergraduate education at Purdue University, so I am truly a Hoosier at heart. I earned my medical degree from Avalon University School of Medicine.

I value continuity of care and the opportunity to support patients through the many stages of their lives and healthcare journeys. My clinical interests include women’s health, obstetrics, preventive medicine, and caring for underserved communities. Outside of medicine, I enjoy traveling, cooking, trying new experiences, spending time with family and friends, and working on creative home-design and DIY projects.

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Hello! My name is Chloe Verhaeghe and I'm from Austin, Texas. I earned my Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from A.T. Still University in Missouri. I chose Family Medicine because I value the opportunity to care for patients across every stage of life while building meaningful, long-term relationships with them and their families. I enjoy the variety that Family Medicine offers and look forward to continuing to grow as a physician while serving the Fort Wayne community.

Outside of medicine, I enjoy oil painting, gaming, running, and exploring home design and décor. I'm excited to begin this next chapter of my training and am grateful for the opportunity to care for patients in northeast Indiana.

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