Lincoln Family Medicine Program

06/22/2026

As he celebrates his graduation this week, Dr. Matthew Belleville took time to reflect on the relationships that have shaped his residency experience—his fellow residents, patients, the LMEP family, and the physicians throughout Lincoln who helped guide his journey. He feels the most rewarding part has been the people. "I've appreciated the growth I've made as a physician over the last three years."

While he'll miss the residency program and clinic family, Dr. Belleville is excited to continue calling Lincoln home and serving patients as a family medicine physician at Bryan Southeast Lincoln Family Medicine.

For incoming residents, Dr. Belleville's advice is to ask questions early and often, lean on your fellow residents, and don't be afraid to reach out when the work feels overwhelming.

Congratulations, Dr. Belleville! Thank you for the compassionate care and dedication you've brought to our program. We look forward to seeing the positive impact you will make in Lincoln.

06/16/2026

As he prepares to graduate from the Family Medicine Residency Program, Dr. Philip Stark looks back on the relationships that made the journey so meaningful. The most rewarding part for him has been spending time with his co-residents, both in and outside of work. While he's excited for what's next, he'll miss having his resident class together every day.

For incoming residents, Dr. Stark encourages them to take advantage of the program's flexibility by letting faculty and other residents know what skills or topics you'd like to develop—they'll work hard to help you gain the experience that's right for you.

Looking ahead, Dr. Stark plans to practice in Lincoln, where he hopes to be the kind of physician patients know truly cares about them and is willing to go the extra mile to make their healthcare experience as smooth as possible.

Congratulations, Dr. Stark, and best wishes as you begin this exciting new chapter!

06/08/2026

Happy Birthday, Dr. Daniel Owen!

Dr. Owen is a second-year resident physician. We hope his day is filled with laughter and fun doing some of the things he loves, like fishing, reading, and cooking, with family and friends.

Here's to a great day and year!

06/03/2026

As Dr. Izdeen Ilyas closes out his residency training, he shared some thoughts about the past three years.

The most rewarding part of residency for Dr. Ilyas has been the people: his patients and everyone he worked with. Being able to walk alongside patients through some of the most vulnerable and important moments in their lives and earning their trust, while simultaneously growing alongside residents, has been incredibly meaningful to him. He will miss the sense of support here, as there was never a moment, no matter how challenging, when he felt alone. Whether faculty guided him through a difficult medical decision or a co-resident stepped in to help, he knows this kind of environment is rare, and he will carry it with him as he moves forward.

For new residents, Dr. Ilyas says, "Trust the process and give yourself grace. Residency will challenge you in ways you can’t fully anticipate, but you will grow more than you imagine. Lean on your team and loved ones, ask for help, and don’t forget to take care of yourself along the way. And most importantly: never lose sight of why you chose medicine in the first place."

After graduation, Dr. Ilyas is happy to stay in Lincoln and join Bryan NorthPointe Family Medicine. He is excited to work with a new team in a new environment and looks forward to building lasting relationships with his patients and being a steady presence in their lives.

Congratulations, Dr. Ilyas! We are happy that you will continue to help patients in our community.

05/27/2026

As graduation approaches, Dr. Yamini Arukala is reflecting on the moments that made residency so meaningful, from building lasting relationships with patients and colleagues to gaining confidence as a physician and growing both personally and professionally along the way.

After graduation, she will be staying in Lincoln and joining Bryan NorthPointe Family Medicine, a decision she says was easy after falling in love with the community.

What excites her most about family medicine is the opportunity to build long-term relationships with patients, and to care for individuals and families through every stage of life. She looks forward to being a trusted partner in their health journeys while continuing to grow and serve the evolving needs of the community.

Her advice to incoming residents: stay curious, ask questions, speak up, and give yourself grace. “You’re here to learn,” she says. “You won’t know everything right away, but you’ll grow into it.”

Congratulations, Dr. Arukala — we can’t wait to see all the lives you’ll impact in this next chapter!

05/26/2026

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Give to Lincoln's last day is Thursday, May 28!

At Lincoln Medical Education Partnership, we’re proud to be part of this incredible giving opportunity. Your gift helps us expand access to care, strengthen innovative medical training, and support individuals and families across Lincoln through our programs:

• Lincoln Family Medicine Center
• Lincoln Medical Acupuncture
• Lincoln Family Medicine Program
• Stepping Stones
• SCIP - School Community Intervention & Prevention

Join us in making a lasting impact. Learn more at the link in the comments.

05/20/2026

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You can help shape the future of healthcare in our community through Give to Lincoln.

Your gift to Lincoln Medical Education Partnership makes it possible for us to expand access to care, support innovative medical training, and make a lasting impact for individuals and families across Lincoln.

Join us in making a difference. Learn more about all that we are doing to make our community healthier at the link in the comments.

05/18/2026

Join us in welcoming Dr. Ben Martin to our faculty, bringing nearly 40 years of experience of caring for patients.

“I’m looking forward to sharing the insights, lessons, and real-life experiences I’ve gained throughout my years in practice with the residents, helping them grow both professionally and personally as they continue building their own careers in medicine.”

One piece of advice he has for residents: plan for the future while still appreciating today.

Originally from Pender, Nebraska, Dr. Martin and his wife of 50 years have four grown children. He enjoys golfing, gardening, building electronic projects, staying active, and spending time with family and friends.

We're happy to have Dr. Martin as a member of our faculty!

05/11/2026

For Dr. Jon Wood, the past three years of his residency will soon be over; however, the memories of his time spent here will stay with him. The most rewarding part has been watching his confidence grow—especially in his interactions with both co-residents and patients. The cumulative impact of thousands of moments has shaped him into the kind of physician he always hoped to become.

Dr. Wood says he will miss the people. From supportive co-residents and deeply invested faculty to the incredible nursing and support staff, the relationships made his experience so meaningful.

Dr. Wood advises new residents to stay humble, be curious, and trust the process. There will be days when you feel overwhelmed or behind, but growth happens so gradually that you don’t notice it until you look back. Say “yes” often, take chances, and don’t be afraid to make mistakes. Even when it feels uncomfortable—lean in and do it anyway.

The next leg of his training will be a one-year Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship at the UNMC in Omaha. After that, the opportunities will be limitless thanks to the knowledge and skills he has gained in Lincoln.

Dr. Wood looks forward to building lasting relationships with patients and helping them navigate not just illness, but the bigger picture of health, quality of life, and meaning. It’s the breadth of family medicine and the ability to care for patients across all stages of life that makes the future so exciting to him.

We can't wait to see what great things you will achieve, Dr. Wood!

05/11/2026

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Through our programs and services–Lincoln Family Medicine Center, Lincoln Medical Acupuncture, Stepping Stones, Lincoln Family Medicine Program, and SCIP - School Community Intervention & Prevention–we're improving the health and well-being of people of all ages across Lincoln. Your support will help us continue to make a difference by providing exceptional, high-quality care.

Now through May 28, your gift will earn a proportional share of a $650,000 match fund––making your generosity go even further.

Thank you for helping us support so many in our community.