Carrie Yuan, PA - Beacon Medical Group Oncology South Bend

Dr. Kate Goze decided on a career in medicine when she was 15 years old. Being exposed to her grandmother who loved being a nurse, and spending time herself in the hospital for her own illness as a child confirmed this decision. "Not only was I raised knowing that nursing is a truly noble profession," Dr. Goze said, "but the comfort I felt knowing that the doctors and nurses would take care of me was something I knew I had to share with others." She began her career as a nurse in the Emergency Department at Memorial Hospital. Dr. Goze enrolled at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis to transition from registered nurse to physician, initially expecting to choose a path in Emergency Medicine. The more time she spent in the operating room, however, the more she realized surgery would be the perfect fit so she can care for patients throughout their journey. "I wanted to be able to see patients through their entire hospital experience and then back in the clinic after they recovered," Dr. Goze said. "This was the biggest thing that led me to a career in surgery. I fell in love with the operating room and the feeling of being able to ‘fix' a problem and see the result in a very rewarding way. I knew that there was no other job for me." Dr. Goze has returned to Beacon Health System because of its model for excellence and patient-centered care. "I hope my patients know that I truly care about their well being and their outcome. I treat each patient as if they are family; that way, I am certain that they are always getting my best," she said. "And my nursing background gives me a unique perspective and a very compassionate approach to patient care." What was your first job? My first job was babysitting. I loved it because I got paid to play! What's your favorite food? Chocolate. If it were up to me, it would be its own food group. In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about? I love music. I enjoy playing the piano and I am learning the violin. I also enjoy attending live music and musical theater performances, as well as cooking, baking, hiking and spending time with my family. If you could sit down to dinner with anyone who would it be and why? I would have dinner with Neil Armstrong to discuss his journey to walk on the moon. Who is the most influential person in your life? My mother has always been a very important role model for me. She gave me both the courage to believe in myself, and the support to be who I wanted to become.

About Nicole Rogers Growing up, Nicole Rogers, PA, loved science classes. “When I took anatomy in high school, I knew immediately that I wanted a job that merged science with healthcare,” she says. Nicole graduated from Michigan State University - East Lansing, Michigan, with her Bachelor of Science in psychology. Her Master of Science in Medicine, Physician Assistant Studies was earned at Western Michigan University- Kalamazoo, Michigan. Nicole’s career has taken her to Michigan and Kansas where she has worked as a surgical technologist, collaborating with team members in operating rooms and assisting in surgeries with instruments and supplies. “I was trained to practice medicine. As a medical provider I am able to take medical histories, conduct physical exams, order diagnostic tests, and treat all patients,” she says. “As a PA I work alongside other healthcare professionals to help improve access to care.” Her decision to pursue this specialty came from an interest in women’s health and surgery. “I worked as a surgical tech for seven years before PA school,” Nicole says. “I was interested in a specialty that allowed me to combine both of these skill sets.” After the birth of her nephew, Nicole was impressed with the care provided her sister at Beacon. “I also knew immediately after interviewing with the GYN/ONC team that I wanted to work here. Everyone was extremely kind, humble, and intelligent,” she says. “Interactions were genuine and compassionate, and I could see the difference they were making in these patients lives. I am very excited to be a part of that.” When Nicole provides care to a patient, she feels it is important to look at the whole picture of their health in order to provide the best care. She wants her patients to know how important their wellbeing is to her. “I strive to provide the best education for my patients and let them know that they are in charge of their body and their health,” Nicole says, adding, “I want my patients to feel seen and heard and I hope they leave knowing they were provided with the best care.” In her own words… Who is or was the most influential people/role models in your life? My parents. They have been so supportive and provided so much guidance over the years. I am very thankful to have them. What was your first job growing up? What do you remember about it? I worked as a waitress and loved it. I love fast-paced environments and getting to talk to so many different people. It also helped me learn to prioritize and multitask. What is your favorite food? Movie? Nachos, hands down. I love all the Harry Potter movies and Avatar. What was your best/worst subjects in school growing up? My best subjects were always reading/writing and the worst subject was math. If you could sit down to dinner with anyone (alive or deceased) who would it be and why? I would love to have one more dinner with my Grandpa Jerry. He died when I was a teenager, but we were very close. He taught me to read and was my biggest supporter. I would love to be able to talk with him more now that I am an adult. In addition to medicine, what are you passionate about? Family, animals, Michigan State football/basketball What are your hobbies, interests? I love to sew. I make scrub caps and have an Etsy shop where I sell them to people all over the country. I also enjoy exercising, cooking and being outdoors with my dog! Do you have pets? I have a golden retriever named Breslin. I also have two cats, Hazel and Cora. They are all the sweetest companions and I adore them all. What is something most people don’t know about you? I have lived in seven states and have never broken a bone