Family, friends and colleagues were on hand to celebrate four physicians’ graduation from the four-year Hurley Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program on June 6, 2026. Program Director Atinuke Akinpeloye MD presented diplomas during the ceremony in Merliss Brown Auditorium, Hurley Medical Center.
- Jenna Brown MD
Next step: CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center - Bergan Mercy, Omaha, Neb., as a generalist
- Macy Hudson MD, Administrative Chief
Next step: Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship at the University of Rochester/Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, N.Y.
- Meghan Love MD
Next step: To be determined
- Anuel Merida Reyes MD, Quality and Patient Safety Chief
Next step: Minimally Invasive Gynecologic Surgery Fellowship at Good Samaritan University Hospital, West Islip, N.Y.
In addition, the following residents and faculty received honors:
- Clinton H. Dowd Faculty Award. Annual teaching commemorative award in recognition of excellence as a teacher, colleague and role model.
Benjamin Mize MD, gynecologic-oncology surgeon
- CREOG National Faculty Award. Resident education award.
Saqib Ahmad MD, obstetrician & gynecologist
- Chief Resident Award. In recognition of leadership as chief residents during their senior academic year. (All graduating residents)
Jenna Brown MD
Macy Elizabeth Hudson MD
Meghan Chaness Love MD
Manuel Merida Reyes MD
- Chief Administrative Resident Award. In recognition of leadership and performance as administrative chief during senior academic year:
Macy Elizabeth Hudson MD
- Quality and Safety Chief Resident Award. In recognition of leadership and performance as quality and safety chief resident during senior academic year:
Manuel Merida Reyes MD
- The John Hebert III MD Faculty Award. In recognition of superior accomplishments in medical research, administration, teaching excellence, and scholarship/mentorship with Hurley Medical Center:
Mohammad Ashraf MD, obstetrician & gynecologist
- Program Director’s Annual Resident Award. In recognition of outstanding academic achievements on the CREOG examination while exhibiting the highest qualities of professionalism and serving as a role model to fellow residents during the said year:
Manuel Merida Reyes MD
- MSU Community Faculty Award:
David Pyatt DO, obstetrician & gynecologist
- MSU Academic Staff Award:
Jay Holmes MD, obstetrician & gynecologist
Caption for banner photo: 2025 Hurley ObGyn graduate Manuel Merida Reyes MD accepts awards from Program Director Atinuke Akinpeloye MD and faculty member Abraham Madany MD.
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