Internal Medicine Residency Program

Dr. Randolph is a native Detroiter. Upon Receiving her Medical Degree from Wayne State School of Medicine, she attended residency at The Detroit Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Michigan. Graduating from their Internal Medicine and Pediatric training program she joined Abbott Medical Group, a private practice in the city of Detroit.

Dr. Randolph would remain there several years working part time while raising her young family. However, in 2008 shortly after obtaining her board certification and the birth of her third child, she took a full-time position at The Wellness Plan, a Federally qualified health Center also in Detroit.

It was in this setting she realized it was her passion to care for the people in greatest need. A need for efficient, affordable, compassionate, evidence-based medical care. She continues to utilize her unique skill set to provide medical care in various practice types to the underserved population.

Dr. Randolph has over 20 years of experience working in the areas of primary care and urgent care. Although she left full-time clinical practice to pursue an MBA in 2022, she continues to serve as Program Director of the Internal Medicine Program for Detroit Wayne County Health Authority. The rest of her work week is devoted to her position as Medical Director of Quality Management at BCBSM.

Valerie Y. Abbott, M.D., is the Founder and CEO of Abbott Medical Group in Southfield, Michigan. The practice was established in 2001 and provides primary care for children and adults.

Dr. Abbott received a B.S. in Microbiology and a Certificate in Medical Technology from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She worked as a Medical Technologist in the clinical laboratories of the University of Michigan hospital in Ann Arbor and the Medical College of Ohio hospital in Toledo, Ohio.

Responding to the call to pursue a career in medicine, she matriculated to the Ohio State University College of Medicine in Columbus, Ohio, where she received the Doctor of Medicine degree. Dr. Abbott completed an internship and residency in the combined Internal Medicine and Pediatric Program at the Detroit Medical Center and Children’s Hospital of Michigan. She is board certified in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics and enjoys working with families in achieving and maintaining healthy lifestyles.

In addition to her clinical duties as a primary care physician, Dr. Abbott holds a volunteer faculty position with Wayne State University as a Clinical Assistant Professor in Internal Medicine. One of her passions is teaching. Dr. Abbott has the privilege of working with the second-year medical students at Wayne State University College of Medicine in their Continuity Clerkship, and as a community preceptor in internal medicine for the Detroit Wayne County Health Authority. Dr. Abbott considers it an honor and a privilege to participate in the training of the next generation of physicians.

Samantha Reicher is a current student at Central Michigan University where she is double majoring in Public and Nonprofit Administration and Political Science. After working in the Orthotics and Prosthetics field, Samantha found a passion for public health and the idea that healthcare should be equitable.

She is excited in her role as a program coordinator at Authority Health and ready to start her public health journey. Samantha’s knowledge in patient care, healthcare administration, and her personal drive help keep the internal medicine program in good shape.

When not working, Samantha likes to be with loved ones (and her cat), read, and ride her bike.

Dr. Igweike was born and raised in Nigeria, where she earned her medical degree from the University of Jos. During medical school, her passion for serving underserved populations led her to organize multiple community medical outreaches—an effort she continues to personally support and hopes to expand on a larger scale after residency.

As a dedicated advocate for vulnerable communities, Dr. Igweike strives to uphold dignity and compassion in every clinical encounter. She builds meaningful connections with

patients and their families, ensuring that care is not only clinically excellent but also deeply respectful of each individual’s values, needs, and experiences.

Her professional interests include teaching and mentoring the next generation of healthcare providers, as well as continuing to champion patient-centered care in her future career.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Igweike enjoys staying active through dance, unwinding with a good Netflix series, and spending quality time with family and friends.

Dr. L.J. Burton Willis, MD, MBA, is a native Detroiter. She is a proud Alumni of Detroit Public Schools Community District and graduate of Michigan State University. She received her medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. After beginning her post-graduate study in Pathology, Dr. L.J. Burton Willis discovered an interest in Endocrinology and preventative medicine, leading her to pursue a residency in Internal Medicine at Authority Health.

The transition to direct patient care has been the perfect match with her interpersonal skills, bedside manners, and drive to provide outstanding care. She is known to her clinical team of medical students and Interns to lead by example with passion and knowledge, while providing a positive learning environment. She humbly accepted the role as one of the newly elected Internal Medicine Chief Residents for 2025-2026. She was also recently elected as Institutional Chief of Authority Health by her fellow chief residents.

Dr. Burton Willis’ career development pillars have been work ethic, moral stability, integrity, and work-life balance. She is structuring her career for leadership and patient advocacy. Recently, she was a co-host of a Podcast that explores a holistic approach of addressing community health concerns. The podcast has gained recognition for its insightful discussions on preventative medicine and public health strategies.

Dr. L.J. Burton Willis is an amazing mom of four and wife to a kind supportive husband. She enjoys writing poems and short stories, gardening, and relaxing with her family. During her pass time, she likes suspense movies, nature, or true crimes documentaries.