Meet our Residents

Meet the residents of the RUSH Copley Family Medicine Residency Program.

Resident	Biography
	William Velasquez, MD, Chief Resident, PGY3 William Velasquez, MD, grew up near Tampa, Florida. He received his bachelor’s degree in Public Health from the University of South Florida and his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean. His medical interests include HIV medicine and gender affirming care. In his spare time, you can find him staying active, watching a movie, or traveling.
	Jessica Audet, MD, PGY3 Jessica Audet, MD, was born and raised in the province of Quebec, Canada, and also had the opportunity to move to France for 4 years in her teens. She is fluent in French and is learning Spanish. She received her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and Sport Sciences from the University of Montreal and her doctorate in medicine from Xavier University School of Medicine, Aruba. Dr. Audet initially started her medical career as a resident in General Surgery, but quickly realized she needed more contact with the population she was treating and wanted an integrated patient care practice. Her interest in family medicine is strong and oriented toward patient care and sports medicine. She believes a patient needs to be heard and be treated adequately and with dignity. Outside of medicine, she enjoys cooking, crafts, arts, and all kinds of sports. Being a sports aficionado, she has completed multiple triathlons and marathons.
	Zaid A. Hussain, MD, PGY3 Zaid A. Hussain, MD, was born in India and grew up in New York City. He received a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from The College of Staten Island- CUNY and earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine. Dr. Hussain is interested in academic family medicine, adolescent medicine, preventative medicine, and sports medicine. He enjoys spending time with his family and friends, trying new foods, and following sports, especially the Yankees, Islanders, Lakers, Jets, and Giants!
	Elizabeth Imperial, MD, PGY3 Elizabeth Imperial, MD, is from Oxnard, California. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychobiology from the University of California, Los Angeles. She earned her medical degree from American University of the Caribbean. In her free time, Elizabeth enjoys trying new foods, reading, and indoor rock climbing.
	Kush Patel, DO, MPH, PGY3 Kush Patel, DO, MPH, is from the suburbs of Chicago. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago. Thereafter, he went on to receive an MPH from the University of Illinois at Chicago School of Public Health and a medical degree from the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM). His interests in family medicine include obesity medicine and preventative care. In his free time, he enjoys playing and watching sports such as basketball and football with his friends and he is a huge fan of Lebron James and the Chicago Bulls. When he’s not working, he likes to explore Chicago’s different neighborhoods. He is always looking for new restaurants to try, especially pizza places. He also loves to spend time with his friends and family, especially his younger sister.
	Lauren Cordes, DO, PGY2 Lauren Cordes, DO, is from Des Moines, Iowa where she completed her bachelor’s in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. She completed her medical degree and Masters of Anatomy at Des Moines University. Her interests in medicine include OB care, reproductive health, and mental health. She is an avid music lover and in her free time can be found at her local record shop, attending a concert, or listening to music at home with her husband and daughter. She also enjoys cooking, reading, exploring museums, and streaming the newest k-dramas.
	Monisha Gudavalli, MD, PGY2 Monisha Gudavalli, MD, was born and primarily raised in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. She also briefly lived in Plano, TX and Cedar Rapids, IA during her childhood. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Health and Human Physiology with a minor in Spanish at the University of Iowa and completed her medical degree at Ross University School of Medicine. Her medical interests include a mix of academic family medicine, lifestyle medicine, adolescent medicine, and inpatient medicine. Outside of medicine, she enjoys running, cooking, trying new restaurants, traveling, and watching football, baseball, and hockey.
	Tayvin Viratyosin, MD, PGY2 Tayvin Viratyosin, MD, is originally from Minnesota. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, and his medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. In his free time, Dr. Viratyosin enjoys reading, walking, and spending time with family and friends.
	Elizabeth Yucknut, MD, MS, PGY2 Elizabeth Yucknut, MD, MS, was born in Danbury, Connecticut. She moved to Deerfield, Illinois when she was a teenager, and her family still lives in the north suburbs of Chicago. She attended Washington University in St. Louis for undergraduate studies, where she majored in Anthropology and Biology and played on the women’s basketball team. Afterwards, she received a Master’s degree in Applied Health Behavior Research at Washington University in St. Louis. She earned her medical degree from St. George’s University. She is excited to be back in the greater Chicagoland area. Her interests within family medicine include academic and lifestyle medicine. In her free time, you can find her at a CrossFit gym or spending time with her family, especially her two young nephews.
	Kumail Hussain, MD, MS, PGY1 Kumail Hussain, MD, MS, was born and raised in the Chicago suburbs. He completed his bachelor's and medical degrees in Illinois.  He and his family have spent a lot of time in the RUSH system as patients, and he's incredibly grateful to return as a family medicine physician.  He is the first doctor in his family and never gets tired of the endless medical questions at family gatherings.  He enjoys going to the gym, watching Marvel movies, and reading.  He has an interest in behavioral science and hopes to practice in the area after his training!
	Natalie Larson, DO, PGY1 Natalie Larson, DO, grew up in Minnesota.  She then attended Smith College in Northampton, MA for her undergraduate studies where she majored in neuroscience and psychology.  She then attended Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine (CCOM) for medical school.  Her interests in family medicine include women's health, mental health, and obesity medicine.  In her free time, she enjoys cooking or baking, crafting, singing, reading, walking her dog, attending a hockey or soccer game, and spending time with loved ones.
	Henry Lee, DO, PGY1 Henry Lee, DO, is from the southwest suburbs of Chicago.  He received his bachelor's degree in Biology from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and attended medical school at Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine.  His medical interests include addiction medicine and palliative care.  In his free time, he can be found watching the latest Star Trek shows and catching up with friends and family.
	Amy Wang, MD, PGY1 Amy Wang, MD, grew up on the east coast, specifically on Long Island, NY.  From college onwards she has been in the Midwest, receiving her bachelor's degree from the University of Notre Dame, and her medical degree from RUSH Medical College.  In her spare time, she enjoys exploring new restaurants, listening to music, playing board games, growing her plant collection, watching Twitch streams and spending time with family and friends.