GREENWICH, CT (June 2026) – Greenwich Hospital recently hosted its 51st annual House Staff graduation ceremony for its resident physicians. The event marked a significant milestone in the careers of the 14 honorees (seven residents and seven interns) who will now transition into the next stage of their medical professional journeys. Greenwich Hospital leadership was on hand to thank the graduates for their service and congratulate them on their success and hard work.
“Today, we come together to recognize an important milestone and the growth each of you has achieved,” said Greenwich Hospital President Robert Blenderman, PA, MBA. “Your journey reflects dedication, resilience and a deep sense of purpose. The care you have provided and the compassion you have shown will continue to shape the future of medicine and the lives of your patients.”
Before each graduating resident received their diploma, Charles B. Seelig, MD, residency program director, shared personal stories of the graduate’s skills and personalities. Jonathan Zimmerman, MD, the residency associate program director, did likewise while presenting diplomas to the graduating interns.
Graduating Residents:
• Deepika Dhawan, MD
• Soo-Hyun Lee, MD
• Slake Mokrytzki, MD
• Eric Olausson, MD
• Rosa Velasquez, MD
• Allyson M. Wenner, MD
• Xiaofeng Zhang, MD
Graduating Interns:
• Gretchen Ball, MD
• Kiersten Berggren, MD, PhD
• Mychael Delgado, MD
• Chitra Parikh, MD
• Jesse Tan, MD
• Kristy Terft, MD
• Stephen Trudeau, MD, PhD
The Chief of the Resident Class, Nikhita Shrimanker, MD, was recognized with a plaque by Dr. Seelig as well. ““Dr. Shrimanker brought a rare combination of energy and steadiness to the chief resident role,” said Dr. Seelig. “Her infectious personality helped bring people together, while her calm, thoughtful approach provided a steady presence for the entire team. She set the tone for collaboration, supported her colleagues through every challenge and leaves a lasting impact on this program.”
Awards Presented
In addition to diplomas, several awards were presented to recognize exceptional service, mentorship and partnership:
• Dr. Nelson A. Bonheim Resident Research Award
Anne Chua, MBBS
• Resident Teacher Awards
Deepika Dhawan, MD
Soo-Hyun Lee, MD
Slake Mokrytzki, MD
• Dr. Henry E. Markley Humanitarian Award in Medicine
Slake Mokrytzki, MD
• Quality & Safety Award
Allyson Wenner, MD
• Golden Apple Teaching Award
Donna Phanumas, MD
• Nursing-Resident Partner in Care Award
Vicky Yesko, RN, ICU
• Resident Physician Patient Experience Award
Lane Andrews, DO
The graduates were honored in front of colleagues and loved ones who were on hand to witness the momentous occasion in the lives of these future leaders in health care.
Greenwich Hospital is a member of Yale New Haven Health. Greenwich is a 206-bed (includes 32 isolettes) community hospital serving lower Fairfield County, Connecticut and Westchester County, New York. It is a academic affiliate of Yale School of Medicine. Since opening in 1903, Greenwich Hospital has evolved into a progressive medical center and teaching institution representing all medical specialties and offering a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic and wellness programs. Greenwich Hospital is recognized throughout the healthcare industry as a leader in service and patient satisfaction excellence. Greenwich Hospital has the prestigious Magnet designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the nation’s highest honor of nursing excellence. www.greenwichhospital.org
