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Ambulatory Medicine biographies


Tiffany Hosten-Blackmond, Internal Medicine

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, Internal Medicine

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

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

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

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

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 Tyler, 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 Tyler, 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."