All Six Graduates Passed the American Board of Family MedicineCertification Exams and Exceeding the National Average
Bridgeport, W.Va.—Shaping the future of medicine and health care is exactly what six
graduates from United Hospital Center Family Medicine Residency program wanted to
accomplish. On Friday, June 21, 2024, these residents graduated with a ceremony held
at the “The O” by Oliverio’s.
The 2024 Family Medicine Residency Program graduates included: Clayton A. Spencer,
D.O., chief resident; Michen L. Dugan, D.O.; Nathan A. Hicks, M.D.; Alexandra A.
Reyes, M.D.; Jennifer B. Tharakan, M.D.; and Kevin M. Tharakan, M.D.
“As these new physicians go on to change the future of health care in West Virginia and
beyond, we wish this class well, as I am extremely proud of their many achievements,”
said Eric Radcliffe, M.D., program director. “I am pleased that UHC helped in preparing
these physicians for a career in medicine.”
During their three years of training the residents rotated with many of the UHC
specialists, as well as maintained patients in the Family Medicine Clinic. After
successful completion of residency requirements, all six graduates passed the
American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM) Certification Exam, exceeding the national
average scores. UHC Family Medicine Residency Program has had a 100 percent pass
rate with the ABFM for more than 10 years. One osteopathic resident also took and
passed the American Osteopathic Board of Family Practice (AOBFP) Certification
Exam, extending the program’s 100 percent pass rate to more than 30 years.
Several awards were presented to the graduates, including the Resident Teacher
Award, Top Certification Exam Score, Highest Patient Volume, Quality C.A.R.E., and
Resident Scholarship Awards.