Marian Regional Celebrates New Physician Graduates

Dignity Health Marian Regional Medical Center Announces Graduating Class of Resident Physicians 

SANTA MARIA, CA – June 22, 2026 – On Saturday Dignity Health Marian Regional Medical Center (MRMC) hosted the 10th annual graduation of residents from the Marian Family Medicine Residency Program and the Marian Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Program. 

The six Marian Family Medicine Residency Program graduates and three Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency graduates were overjoyed to have completed the program, and celebrated with faculty, staff, and more than 200 attendees at Presqu’ile Winery in Santa Maria. Among the speakers were Marian Regional Medical Center President and CEO Sue Andersen, Chief Medical Officer/Designated Institutional Official, Thomas Vendegna, MD and the Residency Program Directors Victor Pulido, DO, and Anne Kennard, DO.

Congratulations to the following graduates: 

Family Medicine

• Madison Galligan-Campbell, DO
• Angela Lee, DO
• Cassidy Lee, DO

Obstetrics & Gynecology

• Andrea Arthofer, MD 
• Arjina Boodaghian, DO 
• Hannah Mathers, MD 
• Emma Marcus, DO
• Janu Patel, DO
• Michael Yen, DO

"We are tremendously proud of our graduating resident physicians and the remarkable achievements they have attained throughout their training," said Dr. Victor Pulido, Interim Program Director of the Marian Family Medicine Residency Program. "These outstanding physicians have demonstrated a strong commitment to their patients, exceptional perseverance, and a deep passion for medicine that embodies the core values of our program. As they embark on the next chapter of their careers, we have every confidence that they will be a tremendous asset to the field of family medicine." 

"Watching our graduating OB/GYN residents complete their training and launch their careers is one of the most rewarding experiences I have the privilege of witnessing each year," said Dr. Anne Kennard, Director of the Marian Obstetrics & Gynecology Residency Program. "These exceptional physicians have shown remarkable dedication and resolve throughout their residency, and their passion for advancing women's healthcare is truly inspiring. Their strong clinical skills,

coupled with their compassionate approach to patient care, have prepared them to thrive in their chosen specialties and make a lasting impact on the lives of the women they serve.” 

The Marian Regional Medical Center Residency programs have recruited top physician faculty and skilled health care professionals and are currently recruiting prospective physician residents who all share one commonality: passion and expertise to be the best in their field. 

Learn more about the MRMC Family Medicine Residency Program or Marian OB-GYN Residency program.

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About Marian Regional Medical Center

Marian Regional Medical Center is a state-of-the-art, 191-bed medical center located in Santa Maria, California. The modern facility is home to a broad array of services including a level II trauma center, a level III neonatal intensive care unit, a nationally recognized cardiac care center, and the Central Coast’s only Comprehensive Community Cancer Program as recognized by the Commission on Cancer. Marian has been recognized for quality and patient safety and has received an “A” grade in hospital safety from the Leapfrog Group. Learn more at dignityhealth.org/marianregional. 

About Dignity Health Central Coast 

Seven award-winning hospitals comprise Dignity Health Central Coast: Arroyo Grande Community Hospital in Arroyo Grande, Dominican Hospital in Santa Cruz, French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo, Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, Sequoia Hospital in Redwood City, St. John’s Regional Medical Center in Oxnard and St. John’s Hospital Camarillo, all recognized for their quality of care, safety, and service. Additionally, Dignity Health Central Coast has a network of nearly 50 physician offices known as Pacific Central Coast Health Centers that include primary care, cancer care and various specialty offices. Dignity Health Central Coast also includes premier ambulatory surgery centers, technologically advanced imaging centers, outpatient services, and comprehensive home health service. 

Dignity Health is a member of CommonSpirit Health, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit Catholic healthcare organizations, dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality, and affordable patient-centered care with special attention to the poor and underserved. Learn more at CommonSpirit.org.