Ambulatory Medicine biographies
Tiffany Hosten-Blackmond, MD
Role in Program:
Core Faculty - Associate PD- Ambulatory Medicine- Ambulatory Subspecialty Director
Specialty:
Internal Medicine
Medical School:
Medicine, University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ
Residency:
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Internal Medicine
Board Certifications:
Board certified, American Board of Internal Medicine
Tiffany Hosten-Blackmond, MD
Role in Program:
Core Faculty - Associate PD- Ambulatory Medicine- Ambulatory Subspecialty Director
Specialty:
Internal Medicine
Medical School:
Medicine, University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ
Residency:
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Internal Medicine
Board Certifications:
Board certified, American Board of Internal Medicine
Melanie Cloonan-Schulte, MD, FACP
Specialty:
Internal Medicine
Medical School:
Creighton University School Of Medicine
Residency:
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
Board Certifications:
Internal Medicine
Professional Affiliations:
Fellow of the American College of Physicians
Melanie Cloonan-Schulte, MD, FACP
Specialty:
Internal Medicine
Medical School:
Creighton University School Of Medicine
Residency:
St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
Board Certifications:
Internal Medicine
Professional Affiliations:
Fellow of the American College of Physicians
Allan Markus, MD, MS, MBA, FACP
Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency Program
Specialty:
Internal Medicine
General Internal Medicine
Medical School:
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Residency:
Baystate Medical Center
Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester
(Other Degrees):
University of Maryland University College - Business Administration
University of Maryland University College MS Degree in Management
Board Certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine
Certified in Internal Medicine
"I love the priviledge to start a second residency program here in Arizona. I am very active in multiple medical organizations including being the incoming ACP-AZ Governor. My focus of practice has been preoperative medicine, neurology, and primary care. My teaching focuses on leadership in medicine, evidenced-based practice, and wellness of trainees. I recently got married and have three wonderful daughters that make sure that I have work-life balance."
Allan Markus, MD, MS, MBA, FACP
Program Director, Internal Medicine Residency Program
Specialty:
Internal Medicine
General Internal Medicine
Medical School:
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Residency:
Baystate Medical Center
Strong Memorial Hospital of the University of Rochester
(Other Degrees):
University of Maryland University College - Business Administration
University of Maryland University College MS Degree in Management
Board Certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine
Certified in Internal Medicine
"I love the priviledge to start a second residency program here in Arizona. I am very active in multiple medical organizations including being the incoming ACP-AZ Governor. My focus of practice has been preoperative medicine, neurology, and primary care. My teaching focuses on leadership in medicine, evidenced-based practice, and wellness of trainees. I recently got married and have three wonderful daughters that make sure that I have work-life balance."
Osaf Ahmed, MD
Core Faculty- Ambulatory Medicine
Specialty: Internal Medicine
Medical School: King Edward Medical College
Residency: Staten Island University Hospital, NY
Chief Residency: Staten Island University Hospital, NY
Fellowship: Primary Care Fellowship Staten Island University Hospital, NY
Professional Awards, Associations, Teaching Appts:
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine
University of Arizona COM-Phoenix Rural Medicine Program
"Teaching is my passion. The core of my medical practice involves compassionate listening and mutual decision making for quality patient care. I cannot wait for residents to join our new practice with an open mind and who are willing to learn. I encourage students from all walks of life; we gain our strength from diversity. I enjoy nature and going on hikes."
Osaf Ahmed, MD
Core Faculty- Ambulatory Medicine
Specialty: Internal Medicine
Medical School: King Edward Medical College
Residency: Staten Island University Hospital, NY
Chief Residency: Staten Island University Hospital, NY
Fellowship: Primary Care Fellowship Staten Island University Hospital, NY
Professional Awards, Associations, Teaching Appts:
Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine
University of Arizona COM-Phoenix Rural Medicine Program
"Teaching is my passion. The core of my medical practice involves compassionate listening and mutual decision making for quality patient care. I cannot wait for residents to join our new practice with an open mind and who are willing to learn. I encourage students from all walks of life; we gain our strength from diversity. I enjoy nature and going on hikes."
Philip Ku, MD
Specialty:
Internal Medicine
Subspecialties:
General Internal Medicine
Medical School:
University of Utah School of Medicine
Residency:
Creighton University School of Medicine (Phoenix)
Board Certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine
Certified in Internal Medicine
Philip Ku, MD
Specialty:
Internal Medicine
Subspecialties:
General Internal Medicine
Medical School:
University of Utah School of Medicine
Residency:
Creighton University School of Medicine (Phoenix)
Board Certifications:
American Board of Internal Medicine
Certified in Internal Medicine
Samuel Tytler, MD
Core Faculty- Ambulatory Medicine
Specialty: Internal Medicine/Family Medicine
Medical School:
Ross University School of Medicine
Residency:
St. Vincent Health, Indianapolis, IN
Combined Internal Medicine and Family Medicine Residency Program
Dr. Samuel Oluwaseun Tytler, a native of Nigeria, moved to Arizona at the age of 12. He went to Central High School in Phoenix and completed his undergraduate education at Arizona State University. He is a Phoenix native at heart. He is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Family Medicine. In addition to practicing holistic medicine, Dr. Tytler has specialized interests in graduate medical education, hospital medicine, adolescent medicine, international medicine, and women's health. He enjoys being outdoors, hiking the Arizona mountains, playing tennis, and spending time with his family.
Samuel Tytler, MD
Core Faculty- Ambulatory Medicine
Specialty: Internal Medicine/Family Medicine
Medical School:
Ross University School of Medicine
Residency:
St. Vincent Health, Indianapolis, IN
Combined Internal Medicine and Family Medicine Residency Program
Dr. Samuel Oluwaseun Tytler, a native of Nigeria, moved to Arizona at the age of 12. He went to Central High School in Phoenix and completed his undergraduate education at Arizona State University. He is a Phoenix native at heart. He is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Family Medicine. In addition to practicing holistic medicine, Dr. Tytler has specialized interests in graduate medical education, hospital medicine, adolescent medicine, international medicine, and women's health. He enjoys being outdoors, hiking the Arizona mountains, playing tennis, and spending time with his family.
Shalini Chaliki, MD
Associate Program Director - Inpatient Palliative Care & Ambulatory Medicine
Specialty:
Hospice & Palliative Care
Medical School:
University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City School of Medicine
Residency:
Internal Medicine
UCF/HCA GME Consortium-Gainesville, North Florida Regional Medical Center
Fellowship:
Hospice & Palliative Care Fellowship
Memorial Sloan Kettering
Board Certifications:
Board Certified in Internal Medicine
BLS/ACLS Certification
Professional Affiliations, Awards and Honors:
American Medical Association
American College of Physicians
Florida Medical Association
American Academy of Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Florida ACP Chief Resident of Year
Most Supportive PGY2
National Merit Scholar
Certificate of Scholastic Achievement, Alpha Delta Pi
"As a Scottsdale native, Dr. Chaliki is excited to come back to the Valley with her dog Ari to help train residents in Internal Medicine and Hospice & Palliative Care. Her educational and professional career took her from Arizona to Kansas City, MO, Gainesville, FL, and New York City."
Shalini Chaliki, MD
Associate Program Director - Inpatient Palliative Care & Ambulatory Medicine
Specialty:
Hospice & Palliative Care
Medical School:
University of Missouri-Kansas City, Kansas City School of Medicine
Residency:
Internal Medicine
UCF/HCA GME Consortium-Gainesville, North Florida Regional Medical Center
Fellowship:
Hospice & Palliative Care Fellowship
Memorial Sloan Kettering
Board Certifications:
Board Certified in Internal Medicine
BLS/ACLS Certification
Professional Affiliations, Awards and Honors:
American Medical Association
American College of Physicians
Florida Medical Association
American Academy of Hospice & Palliative Medicine
Florida ACP Chief Resident of Year
Most Supportive PGY2
National Merit Scholar
Certificate of Scholastic Achievement, Alpha Delta Pi
"As a Scottsdale native, Dr. Chaliki is excited to come back to the Valley with her dog Ari to help train residents in Internal Medicine and Hospice & Palliative Care. Her educational and professional career took her from Arizona to Kansas City, MO, Gainesville, FL, and New York City."