Clerkship Directors, Faculty and Staff

Ammon Thompson, M.D. - Assistant Professor, MSU Department of Family Medicine

Ammon Thompson, M.D., graduated from St. George University School of Medicine and completed his residency training in Family Medicine at MyMichigan Medical Center, Midland MI and has since been practicing with MyMichigan Family Medicine here in Midland.

MyMichigan Family Medicine
4611 Campus Ridge Drive
Suite 2100
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 937-9300

Matthew Augsburger, D.O. MSU Department of Medicine

Matthew Augsburger, D.O., graduated from Lincoln Memorial Universtity-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2018. He completed his residency training in Internal Medicine at Garden City Hospital in Garden City, MI 2021 and has since been practicing with the MyMichigan Medical Center Alma in Alma, MI.

300 E. Warwick Drive
Alma, MI 48801
(989) 466-7223

Thomas Bills, M.D. - MSU Department of Psychiatry

Dr. Bills is a psychiatrist with MyMichigan Psychiatry in Midland. He earned his medical degree from St. George University School of Medicine, Grenada, West Indies. He completed his residency at Central Michigan University in 2019 and has since been practicing as attending physician MyMichigan Health, Midland. Dr. Bills is a former Division I athlete, receiving a scholarship for Baseball to BYU. He was the Chief Resident of Psychiatry at CMU, won the CMU Excellence in Teaching with Humanism Award in 2019 and was voted best Psychiatrist Midland Daily News in 2021. Additionally, Dr. Bills’ special interest is sport psychiatry and he is the is a sport psychiatrist for CMU athletics.

3007 M. Saginaw Road
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 839-3385

Shannon Bowen, M.D. - MSU Department of Pediatrics and Human Development

Shannon Bowen, M.D., attended Grand Valley State University for her undergraduate degree, and then attended medical school at MSU CHM in Grand Rapids. She finished her pediatric residency training in her hometown at Hurley Medical Center in Flint. She moved to Midland in 2019 after completing her pediatric residency and joined the MyMichigan Medical Group. She now works pediatrics in the clinic as well as rounding in the newborn nursery and on the pediatric unit. During residency, she also became a certified lactation counselor and has a special place in her heart for breastfeeding support.

In her free time, Dr. Bowen is a photographer and wedding officiant. She also enjoys spending time up north, camping, ice fishing, and exploring new cities with her family, which includes her husband Cody, her 3 year old daughter Charlie, and a second daughter, Piper due in April!

Towsley Building
4401 Campus Ridge Drive
Suite 2000
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 837-9250

Kristin Busch, M.D. - MSU Department of Surgery

Kristin Busch, MD is a colon and rectal surgeon at MyMichigan Health in Midland, She is an alumnus of Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and a graduate of the Rural Physician Program in the Upper Peninsula Regional Campus. She completed her general surgery residency at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine and her colon and rectal surgery fellowship at St. Mark’s Healthcare in Salt Lake City, Utah. She is a Michigan native and enjoys a variety of outdoor activities year-round with her family.

Towsley Building
4201 Campus Ridge Drive
Suite 2000
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 839-1795

Nicole Van De Velde, M.D. - MSU Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Biology

Nicole Van De Velde, M.D., graduated from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine and completed her residency training in Obstetrics and Gynecology at University of Tennessee, Health Science Center, Memphis, TN, and has been practicing with MyMichigan Gynecology here in Midland since 2022.

4320 Campus Ridge Drive
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 839-3170

Akintayo Sokunbi, M.D. - MSU Department of Medicine

Akintayo Sokunbi, M.D., graduated from the Obafemi Awolowo University Ile-Ife, Osun state Nigeria in 1998 with M.B.CH.B. He completed residency training in Internal Medicine at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University in 2008, fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit in 2014. Since then, he has been practicing Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at MyMichigan Medical Center Midland. Dr. Sokunbi is passionate about medical education and teaching. He was a clinical instructor in pathology at the St. George's Medical School Grenada, chief resident in internal medicine after completion of residency and has been involved in the education of both residents and medical students. He is board certified in internal medicine, pulmonary medicine and critical care medicine. He is a member of the American College of Chest Physician, American Thoracic Society and member of the Society of Critical Care Medicine.

Towsley Building
4201 Campus Ridge Drive
Suite 3000
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 488-5450

David Buzanoski, M.D. - Community Assistant Dean

Dr. Buzanoski was born and raised on a family-owned apple orchard in rural central Maine. Much of his formative years were spent picking & selling apples, jugging cider, and pruning trees. His father and brother still own and operate the farm to this day.

Dr. Buzanoski earned his medical degree from Michigan State University College of Human Medicine in 2011. He trained in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula at the Marquette Campus. He was a recipient of the Gold Humanism Award and earned a certificate in the Rural Physician Program. Subsequently, he completed a combined residency at Maine Medical Center in 2016 where he served as the Pediatrics Chief Resident and the Internal Medicine/Pediatric Chief Resident.

Dr. Buzanoski is board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics and has been an engaged physician at MyMichigan Health. He has served on numerous committees at MyMichigan Health and is currently serving on the Pediatric Steering Committee and the Ambulatory Quality Workgroup.

Dr. Buzanoski has also been an engaged faculty and a Clinical Assistant Professor for MSU-CHM since 2017. He has mentored many students over the years, and was nominated and received the Outstanding Community Faculty award for the Midland Regional Campus in 2022. In addition, Dr. Buzanoski has served as the Campus Facilitator for the Rural Community Health Program (R-CHP).

Dr. Buzanoski and his wife Dr. Kristin Busch have two young boys, Benjamin and Oliver. They enjoy the outdoors and many activities in the region, including Midland’s City Forest and the Rail Trail. He is a sports fan and follows soccer and basketball and is also a die-hard Red Sox fan.

Gerstacker Building
4611 Campus Ridge Drive
GL-167
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 839-3321

Julie Coe - Director of Student Programs

Julie completed her M.A. in Communication and Digital Media from Saginaw Valley State University and her B.A in Psychology. She studied and lived abroad in Mexico for nearly five years.

Julie has built and led numerous teams in higher education over the last twenty years. The favorite aspect of her positions has always been working with students and her staff. She strives to provide an engaging, challenging, and dynamic learning culture for students as they work through academic, professional, and personal challenges. She is also an advocate for her staff to develop professionally and promotes a creative and innovative culture.

Outside of work, Julie enjoys being active with her son. Together, they have adventures, travel, visit family and friends, and enjoy being in the moment. She indulges in photography, gardening, mindfulness techniques, and exploring eastern philosophies. Julie also appreciates a good sense of humor!

Michigan State University College of Human Medicine - Midland Regional Campus
Gerstacker Building
4611 Campus Ridge Drive
GL-167
Midland, MI 48640
Phone (989) 488-5538
Fax (989) 488-5539
julie.coe@mymichigan.org
coejuli1@msu.edu

Steven Baranski - Community Clerkship Assistant

Steven graduated from Northwood University in 2017 obtaining a Bachelor of both business management and entrepreneurship. Outside of work, Steven enjoys good times with good friends. He is an avid gamer of all sorts. Especially on his desktop, playing card games and board games. He will manage the Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Psychiatry clerkships.

Michigan State University College of Human Medicine - Midland Regional Campus
Gerstacker Building
4611 Campus Ridge Drive
GL-167
Midland, MI 48640
Phone (989) 488-5490
Fax (989) 488-5539
steven.baranski@mymichigan.org

Jeffery Beck - Community Clerkship Assistant

Jeff earned his B.B.A. in Health Care Management at Northwood University. While at Northwood he was on the Deans list for the entirety of his education. Jeff was a member of the National Honor Society as well as the National Society of Leadership and Success. Prior to school Jeff was in the United States Army where he served on deployments to both Afghanistan and Africa. He was honorably discharged from the Army in 2022 with the rank of Staff Sargent after serving for twelve years. After graduating from Northwood University, he went on to run Sheffield Bay assisted living as the Director of Administration before moving into retail management. Outside of work Jeff enjoys spending time with his wife Alexa and two children Jaxon and Iris. Jeff is also a sponsored disc golfer and enjoys weight training. Jeff also serves as a commissioner on the City of Midland Parks and Recreation Advisory commission and coaches girls’ soccer and basketball.

Michigan State University College of Human Medicine - Midland Regional Campus
Gerstacker Building
4611 Campus Ridge Drive
GL-167
Midland, MI 48640
Phone (989) 488-5490
Fax (989) 488-5539
jeffrey.beck@mymichigan.org

Jordan Mack, OT/L - Rural Community Health Program Coordinator

Born and raised in Midland, Jordan is passionate about beginning this new journey supporting future healthcare professionals, and playing a key role in connecting students with opportunities that foster both personal growth and community impact. Jordan is a first-generation college student which adds to her drive of helping college students. Jordan started off taking her Pre-Requisites at Delta College, continued her education at SVSU for a year, then transferred to University of Phoenix to finish completely remote. Outside of work, Jordan finds joy in the little things. After having her daughter, she discovered a love for photography and started her own photography business. Her intention has always been to capture life's most beautiful moments in the small details. When she’s not behind the camera, you can find her spending time with her husband and daughter, cheering on their favorite football team (Go Lions!), exploring local coffee shops and parks, or getting lost in a good book—usually a rom-com or a psychological thriller.

Michigan State University College of Human Medicine - Midland Regional Campus
Gerstacker Building
4611 Campus Ridge Drive
GL-167
Midland, MI 48640
Phone (989) 839-1744
Fax (989) 488-5539
jordan.mack@mymichigan.org