Naples, Fla. – March 23, 2026 – Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) celebrated Match Day, welcoming a new class of resident physicians to its Graduate Medical Education (GME) program. These physicians will begin their training at NCH, further strengthening the system’s commitment to clinical excellence, education, and the future of patient care in Southwest Florida.
The NCH Internal Medicine Residency Program welcomed the following physicians as part of the Class of 2029:
- Angel Bas Acevedo, St. George’s University
- Madelaine Andrews Patterson, University College Dublin
- Gabriella Cutrali, Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Demiliz Diaz, American University of the Caribbean
- Alicia DuPont, Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Naicha Gustinvil, Ross University School of Medicine
- Roksolana Habal, Bogomolets National Medical University
- Harrison Howe, McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
- Christopher Markantonis, New York Medical College
- Claudia Miranda, American University of the Caribbean
- Riley Petrovich, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Summer Porter, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
- Ana Proenza, St. George’s University
- Raul Proenza, St. George’s University
- Daniel Shtirmer, Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Grace Troyer, Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
In addition, the Transitional Year Residency Program welcomed the following physicians as part of the Class of 2027:
- Aaron Harris, University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
- Kafayat Kareem, Meharry Medical College
- Mariana Beltran Lopez, Universidad del Tolima Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud
- Bruce Nakfoor, University of Michigan Medical School
- Jillian Niceley, Marian University Wood College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Ethan Thakran, Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
“Match Day is always an exciting milestone as we welcome the next generation of physicians to NCH,” said Hermes Koop, MD, Chair, Graduate Medical Education Committee. “These talented individuals bring diverse backgrounds, strong clinical foundations, and a shared commitment to delivering exceptional care to our community.”
Since welcoming its inaugural Internal Medicine residency class in 2017, NCH has rapidly grown its Graduate Medical Education program. This year’s match represents the tenth cohort of Internal Medicine residents and the sixth cohort of Transitional Year residents, reflecting the program’s continued growth and momentum.
NCH’s GME program plays a key role in addressing the growing physician shortage in Southwest Florida by training and retaining high-quality physicians within the community. Residents benefit from hands-on clinical experience, advanced technology, and a collaborative care environment across NCH’s system of care.
The NCH GME program is offered in collaboration with Northwestern Medicine, bringing together academic rigor and clinical excellence to support physician training and improve patient outcomes.
Match Day is a nationwide event during which graduating medical students learn where they will complete their residency training, marking a pivotal milestone in their medical careers.
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