The Guardian Group, LLC Congratulates Two Esteemed Members of Its Reports Division, Nick Bautista and Henok Fekadu, for Successfully Passing the USMLE Step 2 CK Exam
San Francisco, California – Jan 2, 2025 – The Guardian Group, LLC proudly announces that Dr. Nick Bautista and Dr. Henok Fekadu have successfully passed the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 2 Clinical Knowledge (CK). This is a significant milestone in both physicians’ journeys toward U.S. medical residency placements.
Both physicians are advancing their U.S. medical licensure while contributing their medical expertise to The Guardian Group. Their work supports our mission to help our QME member physicians maintain the highest standards in Med-Legal Reporting.
Nick Bautista, MD: Expertise in SIBTF Evaluations
Dr. Nick Bautista, MD, works as a Medical Research Analyst in The Guardian Group’s Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund (SIBTF) Division. He completed his medical training in the Philippines in 2021, followed by a year of post-graduate training. At The Guardian Group, Dr. Bautista helps SIBTF evaluators identify pre-existing and compensable disabilities. His work ensures thorough and accurate evaluations, which streamline the process for all parties involved.
Henok Fekadu, MD: International Experience in QME Support
Dr. Henok Fekadu, MD, brings valuable international experience to The Guardian Group. He graduated from medical school in Eritrea in 2020. Dr. Fekadu now works as a Medical Assistant and QME Report Liaison. He supports in-person QME evaluations and assists with editing QME reports. His background adds depth to his contributions, ensuring top-quality reports.
The Guardian Group’s Commitment to Excellence
At The Guardian Group, we recognize that success depends on both our network of board-certified physicians and our support team. Dr. Bautista and Dr. Fekadu’s achievements showcase the talent within our organization. We are proud to support their continued growth as they advance toward U.S. medical licensure.
Our commitment to excellence drives us to provide rapid, objective, and well-researched expert medical opinions for QMEs and SIBTF cases. We ensure settlements are facilitated with the highest level of professionalism and efficiency.
Learn more about The Guardian Group’s services and QME evaluations by visiting our website at theguardian.group.
For additional information on the SIBTF program, visit The Guardian Group’s SIBTF page.