As another academic year begins, four new chief residents have taken on leadership roles in the internal medicine residency program. Chief residency is an additional one-year experience that offers a blend of clinical education and mentoring, patient care and administration.

Follow the links to learn more about each chief:

• Amy Bier, MD
• Caroline Burkey, MD
• Kelsey Holbert, MD
• Michael Houghan, MD (primary care)

Banner (left to right): Amy Bier, MD, Michael Houghan, MD, Caroline Burkey, MD, and Kelsey Holbert, MD. Credit: Clint Thayer/Department of Medicine