STEUBENVILLE, Ohio – Trinity Health System celebrated the achievements of its Emergency Medicine residency program during a graduation ceremony held on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Pastaio Cucina Rustica Italiana restaurant in Wintersville, Ohio.
The ceremony marked the successful completion of Trinity Health System’s Graduate
Medical Education (GME) program for seven dedicated residents who have spent the last
three years honing their skills in emergency care.
These residents are: Christopher Bell, MD; Mitchell Cornforth, DO; Marielle Discipulo,
MD; Brigham Dunn, DO; Erika Keshishian, DO; Arjun Singh, MD; and Zaev Suskin, MD.
The ceremony was attended by faculty, staff, and community partners, with speeches
from Chief Medical Officer Dr. Matt Colflesh and Chair of Emergency Medicine Dr. John
Columbus, who offered words of encouragement and gratitude to the graduates for their
unwavering commitment to patient care.
“We are immensely proud of the achievements of these residents who have trained
to provide exceptional care under circumstances that were at times challenging,”
said Dr. Colflesh. “As healthcare professionals, they are now prepared to serve
and make a lasting impact on the communities we care for.”
Emergency Medicine Program Director Dr. Benson Yeh and Emergency Medicine
Program Coordinator Mrs. Tammy Droginske presented the graduates with their
certificates and recognized several exceptional individuals with prestigious awards.
The following awards were given in recognition of the residents’ hard work, dedication,
and excellence in their training:
Award Recipients
Faculty Educator of the Year Award: Zachary Jackson, D.O.
Highest In Training Exam Award: Nathan Smith, M.D.
Resuscitationist Award: Brigham Dunn, D.O.
Proceduralist Award: Mitchell Cornforth, D.O.
Best Resident Award: Arjun Singh, M.D.
Humanist Award: Marielle Discipulo, M.D.
The event also acknowledged the valuable support of Core Clinical Partners, whose commitment to providing a robust educational experience for residents has been
instrumental in the program’s success.
“Trinity Health System remains dedicated to training the next generation of
healthcare leaders,” said Droginske. “As we move forward, we will continue to
foster an environment of excellence, compassion, and service to meet the needs of
our community.”
Trinity Health System extended thanks to all the partners, faculty, and staff who
have contributed to the continued growth and success of GME at Trinity.
