WSU EM Residency

It is with great sadness that we announce the loss of Dr. Paul Zych. He died on March 28, 2026, at the age of 68. He is a graduate of the Wright State Emergency Medicine Residency Program, Class of 1984. For many of our graduates, he will be remembered as a fixture in the Good Samaritan Hospital Emergency Department.

To say they broke the mold after him would be an understatement. He was known for his gruff mannerisms, salty language, bushy moustache, incredible wealth of medical knowledge, and a bedside manner that made him beloved by his patients and nursing staff. He was known and loved by public safety through his work as an EMS medical director and Dayton Air Show medical director.

My personal remembrances are too numerous to count (and mostly NSFW), but I will share my experience as a clueless intern on a Good Sam night shift, during a rare quiet moment. Dr. Zych points at me, commands “Springer! Come here!” and leads me out onto the loading dock. He reaches into his white coat, pulls out a pack of Kools, lights up, and proceeds to educate me on “what the f**k emergency medicine is really all about.” My EM street smarts came from doctors like him. He will be greatly missed.

-Brian Springer

16 Residents have entered the Group Chat. Welcome Class of 2029!!

Congratulations to BSOM and WSU EM alumnus Dr. Bill Brady for his promotion to Chief of Staff at Kettering Health Main Campus!

From annual ultrasound faculty holiday cards to a toy drive with FemInEM for Homefull Holiday Adopt-A-Family, celebrating our residents, and Santas choosing chaos, not a bad way to end the year. Always grateful for the community and the laughs. Happy holidays from WSU EM.

Shirley Foreman retired from the Department of EM in 2015. We are saddened by her loss and send our deepest sympathy to her family.

Shirley Foreman Obituary November 25, 2025 - Newcomer Dayton View Shirley Foreman's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

SonoGames and Sim Day Shenanigans!
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The inaugural WSU SonoGames was held at the Sim Lab this week! SonoGames is based on the SAEM contest as a way to challenge residents to use their ultrasound skills in a fun, gamified approach. Team names included The Probe Rangers, The Beam Team, Hertz Locker, and Aquasonics Anonymous among others. One event included identifying the value of Galleons, Sickels, and Knuts in a magical tofu block. Other events included a modified game of Quidditch (using a broom and a Swiffer), Magical MSK Matching, and a trivia quiz! Thanks to all the residents and faculty for their participation in this academic challenge! As a reminder to Dr. Titus Chu on his Swiffer broomstick, it's leviOsa not levioSA!

They came, they scanned, they conquered! Dr. Emma Repas and Dr. Andrea Kaelin presented a poster at the World Congress on Ultrasound in Medical Education.

Finding new ways to stay & look cool in Texas, San Antonio EMS Fellows, Dr. Zach Campbell and Dr. Caleb Ellis, both WSU Class of 2025 under go ARFF Aircraft Rescue & Firefighter training.

Dr. Williams graduated from our residency program in 2004. We are heartbroken by her loss, and send our most sincere condolences to her family. We will miss you dearly, Bev.

Beverly Williams Obituary July 14, 2025 - Routsong Funeral Home and Cremation Services View Beverly Williams's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.