Our Residents

Uchechukwu Alanza, MD

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland School of Medicine

Hello! Most people call me Uche and I’m delighted to be joining the Baystate family. I was born and raised in Nigeria but have spent the last 10 years away from home. I completed my A-level education in the UK and my medical school in Ireland, where I also worked for some-time.

In my free time, I love stand-up comedy shows and the commitment that comes with watching multi-season long tv shows. I thoroughly enjoy swimming but I’m what you’d call a persistent swimmer not a good one.

I was drawn to Baystate because of the superb teaching and close-knit community it offers its residents. Over the next 3 years, I am excited to plant roots in Springfield, grow as a physician and pick-up new hobbies!

Carla Barrientos Risso, MD

Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine

Hi, everyone! My name is Carla. I was born in Peru but raised in Puerto Rico, so you could say I am Perurrican! I studied medicine in Ponce Health Sciences University in Puerto Rico. For fun, I like to go out on hiking trails, read, bake, and (try to) grow veggies. I also cherish any opportunity to go see live music shows. I am a total dog person so please ask me about my dogs. Although I have lived all my life in the Caribbean and enjoy going to the beach, I am looking forward to seeing the seasons change and exploring New England. I am so excited to meet everyone and start my training at Baystate. I can’t wait to see what we can all accomplish together.

Veronika Berg, DO

A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hi all! I’m Veronika Berg. I was born in Kyiv, Ukraine but have lived in New Hampshire since 2002. Medical school at ATSU KCOM took me to the Midwest and while I’ve loved exploring the region and experiencing a different pace of life, I’m ready to be closer to home. My typical weekend can include hitting the local museums and rock-climbing gym, getting out of town to go skiing or kayaking or reading and writing in a local cafe or bookstore. I’m incredibly excited to begin my training at Baystate! I chose it partially for the community it serves, mostly for the incredibly positive and warm vibes I got from everyone there.

Sarah Dixit, MD, PhD

University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Hi friends, my name is Sarah (Pan) Dixit. I was born in Ohio, have lived in the Hartford, CT area since the age of 10, and attended UConn for medical and graduate school. I greatly enjoy hiking locally and in the White Mountains of NH, camping, swimming in lakes, and playing the piano. Last summer, thanks to my husband I started paddle boarding which was incredibly relaxing. We adopted a deaf terrier mix, Charlotte, about a year ago and like to bring her everywhere we can. We also enjoy having friends over, cooking Chinese and Indian food for them and attempting recipes from around the world. We’re thrilled to be visiting family in Japan and China this month whom I haven’t seen in many years. I’m very excited to meet you all and am looking forward to experiencing the next several years together.

Cristian Garcia-Bardina, MD

Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine

Hey everyone! I'm Cristian García-Bardina, from Ponce, Puerto Rico. Having lived on an island it’s only fair that I prefer warm weather and outdoor activities like tennis, fútbol or beach volleyball. Other that the outdoors, you'll often find me experimenting in the kitchen or having epic board game battles with my girlfriend.

Now, let's talk about my not-so-secret obsession: coffee. I have a borderline unhealthy fixation with crafting the perfect espresso. From grinding the beans to achieving that velvety crema, it's a ritual that brings me peace and joy.

As for my upcoming adventure, I couldn't be more excited about moving to New England and beginning my training at Baystate. The decision was an easy one, thanks to the warm and welcoming environment I experienced during my interview.

So, here's to new beginnings and endless cups of espresso. I can't wait to see what the future holds!

David Jimenez, MD

Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Hello, my name is David Jimenez. I am originally from New Jersey, where I grew up and went to college at Rutgers University. After graduating from there, I moved to Philly to attend medical school at Temple University! At home, I take care of a cute tuxedo cat named “Pepper”. I am an avid traveler and spend my vacations scuba diving and visiting national parks. I have a passion for teaching as well, and I have been an active tutor for children since college. I am looking forward to settling into Western Mass and starting as an intern at Baystate!

Anisha Karim, DO

Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hey everyone! My name is Anisha Karim, and I’m from Winchester, MA.

I love to dance and have been dancing Kathak (an Indian classical dance) since I was eight. I’m excited to drop in/teach classes at my local dance studio now that I'm back home. I love hanging out with friends and family (especially my adorable little niece and nephew!) and eating yummy food. I’ve started reading again and eventually want to re-read the Harry Potter series. Fun fact--I fostered cats during medical school and would love to have a pet of my own soon.

While I moved to the Midwest for medical school, I’m still a New England girl at heart and am happy to come home and train at Baystate! Everyone I met during my away rotations was incredibly kind and supportive. I love the energy at Baystate, and I can’t wait to start residency here!

Ian McCarthy, DO

Lincoln Memorial University- DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hello everyone! My name is Ian McCarthy and I am originally from Glastonbury, Connecticut. My journey to residency has taken me to Tennessee and Tampa, Florida on my way back home to the northeast! I am a true New Englander at heart and love the fall foliage, winter snow, and especially Dunkin’ Donuts coffee. I come from a large Irish and Italian family and am a fraternal triplet, so I’m quite excited to be close to them while beginning my residency journey at such a community-oriented institution like Baystate. I am a huge sports fan and am always keeping up with my Patriots, Red Sox, and other teams! I also am quite the foodie and love exploring the local traditional delis and pizza hot spots! I am beyond excited to join the Baystate Family, and cannot wait to see what Springfield has in store for me!

Dimitri Melki, MD

University of Balamand Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences

Hey everyone! I'm Dimitri. I was born and raised in Beirut, Lebanon. I completed my BS in Biology and MD degree at the University of Balamand before moving to the US for a post-doctoral research fellowship at Johns Hopkins, focusing on early detection of pancreatic cancer.

Outside of medicine, I love playing football and tennis, and spending time outdoors. I'm also a devoted Manchester United fan, despite the somewhat frequent disappointment. In my free time, I enjoy playing the guitar, cooking, and catching stand-up comedy shows. I'm excited to be part of the Baystate family and eager to learn and grow during our time together over the next three years!

Brian Nan, MD

New York Medical College

Hi everyone! My name is Brian Nan and I’ve been looking forward to joining the Baystate family. I was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, completed my undergraduate degree at Northeastern University and went to medical school at New York Medical College. I have always considered Massachusetts my second home and am excited to come back. Some of my hobbies include reading, hiking and anything nature related, rock climbing, and swimming. The most recent book I’ve been reading is Odes to Common Things by Pablo Neruda. I am a film photography enthusiast, but still very much an amateur. At home, if I’m not enjoying tea and a good book, I’m gaming with friends, watching old movie clips, or listening to music. I also love cats and hope to have a furry companion soon. I can’t wait to start a new chapter of my life at Baystate!

Herisha Shah, DO

Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine - Middletown

Hello everyone! My name is Herisha Shah. I’m from Parsippany, NJ and I attended medical school at Touro College of Osteopathic in Middletown, NY. My hobbies outside of medicine include dancing, working out at the gym, cooking/baking, photography, reading, watching movies, playing board games, and doing outdoor activities, such as hiking. I am a huge foodie and enjoy exploring new coffee shops and restaurants! I am very grateful and excited to be part of the Baystate family and I am looking forward to starting my residency training.

Grace Shin, MD

Tufts University School of Medicine

Hello! My name is Grace, and I am so excited to meet you all. I grew up in Seoul, South Korea and moved to North Carolina when I was 12. In college, I studied Psychology and Political Science (I thought I wanted to go into immigration law). I really enjoy teaching, so after college, I taught middle school math in Chicago through Teach For America. I came to Boston in 2015 for my post-baccalaureate program at Tufts and thankfully have been here ever since. I grew up playing piano, and I especially like to play when I need to reset. I also love working with my hands, so I’m always looking for new crafts/hobbies to learn. I used to kill so many plants, but now I have so many of them! Currently, I’m gathering the courage to start learning carpentry.

Sabah Sikandar, DO

Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hi everyone! My name is Sabah Sikandar. I was born in Karachi, Pakistan and moved to Florida as a teenager. I did my undergraduate at Florida International University and went to Nova Southeastern University for medical school.

I love the outdoors and enjoy spending my time reading a good book at the beach or just exploring nature by hiking. Reading, painting, binge watching tv shows and playing video games are some of the many things I enjoy doing in my free time as well. I’m a big foodie and I love exploring new cities and trying out different restaurants.

During my rotation at Baystate I fell in love with the program. Everyone I met was so welcoming and I had a great time exploring the northeast. I’m excited to be a part of the Baystate family and I’m looking forward to meeting everyone.

Priyanka Talagadadeevi, MD

State University of New York Upstate Medical University Alan and Marlene Norton College of Medicine

Hello! My name is Priyanka. I come from a small town in New York and grew up in a very tight-knit community. I spent many years in Boston for undergrad and work and I am so excited to be back in Massachusetts for residency!

Outside of medicine, some of my favorite things in the world are sunny days on the beach, reading a good book on a rainy day, and exploring new places through food and architecture. On my days off, you’ll catch me dancing to music, learning how to bake, and trying to figure out how to make my plants thrive.

During my time in Norton School of Medicine, I found purpose in serving the underserved and I really look forward to making difference through compassion and empathy while being a part of the Baystate family. I am absolutely delighted to be here and to start this part of my journey surrounded and supported by the members of this community.

Humberto Urrutia, MD

Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina Guadalajara

Hello everyone, I'm Humberto Urrutia, born in El Paso, Texas, but raised in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, the border city of El Paso. I graduated medical school from the Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara in Mexico, with my clinical clerkships completed in Phoenix, Arizona.

Beyond medicine, my interests mainly revolve around the outdoors. Skiing, horseback riding, camping, and hiking are my passions. I also find joy in cooking; there's something special about grilling “carne asada” over mesquite charcoal while surrounded by loved ones. Besides my fondness for the outdoors, I also enjoy socializing with friends, whether it's going out, having a Netflix binge session, or catching the latest movie at the theaters.

Baystate resonated with my values and beliefs. The welcoming atmosphere and sense of belonging during the interview process, combined with the program's academic excellence, excite me to join the Baystate Family.

Garfield Walker, MD

Tufts University School of Medicine

Hi everyone! I'm Garfield Walker, hailing from the sunny shores of Montego Bay, Jamaica. My childhood, a stone's throw away from the beach, fostered my love for the ocean, music, and deep philosophical musings. Moving to the U.S. at 13 introduced me to new horizons. Diagnosed with Marfan syndrome at age 2, I've learned resilience and developed a passion for healthcare, leading me to Tufts University School of Medicine for my medical studies.

At 6'7", I paradoxically find solace in long car rides, letting the landscape and music inspire me. I'm excited to embark on a new journey at Baystate, ready to immerse in its vibrant community, contribute to our growth, and explore New England's rich culture and nature. At Baystate, I see a place where I can not only advance my career but also contribute to a culture that values every individual’s well-being. Here's to new beginnings and making meaningful differences!

Gabryjela Walsh, MD

University of Massachusetts T.H. Chan School of Medicine

My name is Gabi Walsh. I was born in Brooklyn NY and raised in Western Mass. I grew up in Chicopee and attended undergrad at Mount Holyoke College in South Hadley. I attended medical school at UMass Chan in Worcester and was one of the PURCH students at Baystate. I love all things Western Mass so be sure to ask me for recommendations on where to eat or fun things to do! I live with my husband Dan and our two cats. In my free time I love playing board games or video games with friends. You can often find me cozy on the couch reading a book or playing on my Switch. I enjoy hiking and my favorite trip was driving around Iceland in a camper van. I am very excited to continue my training at Baystate and look forward to a long career in Western Massachusetts.

Donyell Williams, MD

University of Connecticut School of Medicine

Although I was born on the west coast, New England has been my home for essentially my entire life. I was raised in the northwest corner of Connecticut and attended college at Western New England University in Springfield. During the four years between college and medical school I worked in the operating room at Mercy Medical Center, also as an EMT in Springfield, and finally as a research assistant at UConn Health. I completed medical school at the University of Connecticut prior to starting residency. My favorite things to do include playing sports, watching sports, and going to the beach. I am very excited to start my training at Baystate! Western Massachussetts is one of my favorite places on Earth and I look forward to serving the community that has given me so much!

Ramsha Abbas, MD

Shifa College of Medicine

Hello everyone! My name is Ramsha Abbas! I grew up in Toronto, Canada and finished high school in Dhahran, Saudi Arabia. I returned to my birth country, Pakistan, for medical school. Jumping from country to country has led me to develop a passion for travelling! I’ve been to about 18 countries now and hope to continue to visit more. I really enjoy weightlifting, baking (I make great cookies!), and spending time with cats. I’m also a really big foodie and I always try to find new places to eat no matter where I go! I’m excited to start my training at Baystate! I loved the immense warm welcome I felt and knew I wanted to be a part of such a wonderful team!

Ryan Ahern, MD

Tufts University School of Medicine

I am a lifelong New Englander growing up in Massachusetts and Maine. In college, I studied English Literature and Jazz piano. In the five years in before medical school I had many jobs such as a piano teacher, member of touring funk band, orderly at Baystate, EMT in Springfield, Lifeline volunteer, farm hand, farmers market manager in Brooklyn, and researcher at Columbia/New York Presbyterian in CT surgery. I’m also passionate about other hobbies like home fermentation, wine making, gardening, bonsai, and Narrative Medicine. I did my medical training at Tufts University in the Maine Track and I’m thrilled to be living back in Western Massachusetts and returning to Baystate. 

Abdul Arham, MD

Allama Iqbal Medical College

Hey! My name is Abdul Arham. I was born in Pakistan and grew up in Canada. I pursued my medical education at Allama Iqbal Medical College. After med school, I worked as a front-line Covid vaccinator. Apart from my love for medicine, I would describe myself as a nature-enthusiast. All aspects of nature, from plants to animals and birds, fascinate me. In my free time, you can find me at the nearest Lakeshore with my fishing rod or at a bird sanctuary. It might seem cliché , but the more I learn about Baystate, the more I fall in love with it. It already feels like home. I’m ecstatic to be a part of this prestigious institute and eagerly looking forward to starting my residency at Baystate.

Ali Bhutto, DO

New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hi everyone! My name is Ali Bhutto. I was born in Karachi, Pakistan. I spent first 12 years of my life in Istanbul, Turkey in close association with my mother’s family, and rest in Pakistan before moving to the United States in 2014. I completed my Medical School at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine. I have done a year long medical mission in Gaziantep, Turkey that focused on providing primary care to the Syrian refugees.

I have done three expeditions to the Himalayas in North Pakistan and climbed mountains in my late teens and early twenties. I have been playing Tennis since the age of 4 and have participated in two Davis cups internationally. I think I still got that swing lol! I also love road trips and my longest one thus far has been from Istanbul to Karachi. I am excited to be a part of Baystate Internal Medicine program and I wish to pursue Rheumatology as fellowship and career option after completing residency.

Zaeem Chaudary, DO

Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine-New York

Hello everyone! I am Zaeem, I was born in Boston and lived most of my life in Connecticut. I stayed close to home for undergrad, going to University of Connecticut and then went to upstate New York for medical school at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine. 

In my free time you can catch me ordering takeout and binge watching tv shows. Also, enjoy hanging out with friends, trying new restaurants, and exploring the outdoors. Really hope to travel more, currently have Iceland, Bali and Japan on the top of my list.

I am glad to be a part of the Baystate family and look forward to continuing my medical training here.

Tatiana Correa, MD

University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine

Hello everyone! My name is Tatiana, but everyone calls me Tati.  I grew up between the United States and Puerto Rico.  I completed my bachelor’s degree and medical degree in Puerto Rico and now, I am very excited to start residency at Baystate and meet all my peers.   I am a tea and food lover.  My goals include becoming Anthony Bourdain- like and travel all over the world to eat the best cuisine each country has to offer.   In the mornings, I enjoy walking.  On that note, I can’t wait to find out what the New England hiking trails have to offer.  Recently, my favorite book has been The Power of the Habit,  it is a good book and a fast read.  It teaches you about how to get rid about your bad habits although it has been a challenge to me to implement them.  If you see me screaming do not be scared, it is most likely due to soccer, because I am huge soccer fan only during the World Cup.  I am very excited to see that the next World Cup I may be able to see it in Boston.

Chidubem Ezenna, MD

All Saints University College of Medicine

Hi there! My name is Chidubem. You can call me Galen if it is easier. I was born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria. I completed my undergrad in Biochemistry at the University of Lagos, then traveled to a beautiful Caribbean island to complete my medical training.

Outside medicine, I love cooking, drawing celebrities, working out, playing chess, and traveling. I have traveled to and lived in 4 different countries.
I chose Baystate for many reasons, including the diverse patient population and pathologies, the supportive and warm-hearted nature of the faculty members I experienced during my interview, and the great camaraderie amongst the residents. My professional interests include a cardiology fellowship.

I am grateful and excited to be part of the Baystate family and look forward to meeting everyone.

Jason Galloway, MD

Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth

Hi, my name is Jason. I’m originally from Ohio but have lived in many places over the years, and am starting my third career (previously chemical engineer and computer programmer/consultant). I did undergrad (twice) at Ohio State and attended medical school at Geisel. Family is important to me -  my wife Jennifer, 10 year old son William, mother-in-law Shirley, and our cat Choo-Choo, AKA The Chooch - but I also greatly value a friendly, supportive working environment, which is one of the reasons we chose Baystate. But also we love New England and are excited to be coming to western Massachusetts!

Jakob Hama, MD

St. George's University School of Medicine

Justin Hassani, DO

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Virginia Campus

Hi everyone! My name is Justin. I’m from Bethesda, Maryland. I went to the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Virginia for medical school and am beyond excited to share this new chapter of my life with all of you! 

During my free time I love to play soccer, run, lift weights, and play tennis. Music is also another passion of mine. I play both acoustic and electric guitar and recently bought a keyboard this year! 

During my interview trail, Baystate stood out to me because of the camaraderie I felt amongst the faculty. I look forward to working with you all soon! 

Kevin Jamouss, MD

University of Balamand

Hello everyone! I’m originally from Lebanon – a hidden gem in the Middle East! There, I completed and received my BS in Medical Laboratory Sciences and MD from the University of Balamand. I then relocated to the United States as a postdoctoral research fellow at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore and worked on exploring the underlying molecular alterations behind neoplastic progression in pancreatic cancer and on characterizing the changes in the tumor immune microenvironment of its precursor lesions.  
 
I’m also a multi-instrumental musician and co-founder/drummer of the band WonderGaap (Do check us out!). In my free time, you’ll either find me at the nearest driving range/course playing golf and enjoying beautiful sceneries or at the local movie theater!
 
Baystate was love at first sight - the familial, supportive, and welcoming atmosphere meant everything to me, and I look forward to spending the next three years learning and growing with this family! 

Samia Nadeem, MD

Shifa College of Medicine

Hey everyone, I'm Samia Nadeem. Though I was born in seaside Karachi, I grew up in the freezing climates of Winnipeg, Canada. After high school I moved back to Pakistan for medical school in the beautiful mountainous capital city of Islamabad. This is where I developed my love for hiking. I'm always down for a good hike and willing to conquer any terrain for scenic views. I'm a huge sports fan and always looking to partake in pick-up games; anything from Ultimate Frisbee to Basketball. I also enjoy watching soccer and play Fantasy Premier League quite competitively. The Office is my favorite TV show and I enjoy watching movies with a group of friends. If we're watching something together, I'm most likely to suggest something from the 'Horror' genre. I look forward to exploring the New England area, especially in Autumn, and make lasting friendships during my time at Baystate!

Andrew Ng, MD

St. George's Hospital Medical School

Hello! I was born and raised just outside of Toronto, Ontario. I completed my undergraduate degree at York University and then went to medical school at St. George's, University of London. I moved overseas to Cyprus for the first two years of medical school then I moved to Chicago for my final two clinical years of medical school.  Besides medicine, I like walking to new areas and thinking about the different ways people live life. I sometimes find writing and making videos very therapeutic as well. Lastly, I try to stay active at the gym, am a bit of a foody, and love all sorts of television and films.  I was drawn to Baystate due to its wealth of opportunities and exposure to a great diversity of medical conditions as a large academic hospital. I am honored to be able to begin this part of my journey at Baystate.

Pranav Ramamurthy, MD

M.S. Ramaiah Medical College

Hi, I’m Pranav Ramamurthy. Born in Albany NY, I grew up in Acton MA before moving back to Bangalore, India, to complete my high school and medical school. 
I am a huge Boston sports fan and love to play basketball and tennis. I also love the outdoors, especially when the weather is cold, making western Massachusetts the perfect location for me! I am a long-time fan of rock and metal music, which grew from me playing electric and bass guitar since I was a teenager. I am also an avid reader and veteran video gamer. I am an inquisitive person by nature and love solving puzzles and am an enthusiastic quizzer. I am always looking to learn new skills and apply them to my personal and professional life.
I can’t wait to start these three years of learning and growing as a physician.

Prasana Ramesh, MD

K.A.P. Vishwanathan Government Medical College

Hi! I am Prasana Ramesh. I grew up in the southern part of India in a city called Coimbatore famous for cotton and kongu Tamil, the most ancient language in the world. I am an outdoors person with a strong interest in sports. Soccer is my heartbeat! I am the happiest when I play. My other hobbies include traveling and driving. I am so glad that my journey has brought me to Baystate and thrilled to see what the New England region has to offer! Among the various reasons, this program's welcoming leadership and culture stood out to me. I am excited to be a part of this new chapter! I aspire to become a cardiologist and an advocate for underserved people.

Mawra Rehman, MD

Shifa College of Medicine

Hey! My name is Mawra Rehman. I was born and raised in Pakistan and graduated from Shifa College of Medicine in Islamabad. I enjoy binge watching both new and old tv shows (love my Gilmore girls), enjoy reading fantasy novels, and constantly annoying my husband. I am also currently exploring a newfound passion in cooking and slowly but surely getting better. 
I am very passionate about the world of medicine and could not be more excited about being here at Baystate. 
Can’t wait to meet and work with everyone! 

Shaber Seraj, DO

New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hey everyone! My name is Shaber Seraj and I was born and raised in Albany, NY. I attended the University at Albany for my undergraduate studies and NYITCOM for medical school. 

Outside of medicine I enjoy playing basketball and working out. My clinical interests are wide, but I am leaning toward pursuing fellowship in cardiology/critical care. 

I am excited to start my training at Baystate Medical Center!

Tyler Steve, DO

Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine-Virginia Campus

Hello! I am excited to move north to Massachusetts! I was born and raised in Fredericksburg, Virginia and attended JMU undergrad, EMU post-bac and VCOM-VA medical school. I’m moving with my girlfriend, who is also training at Baystate in the OB/GYN department. I’ve been told I have ‘diarrhea of the mouth’; it just keeps running, which is why my favorite thing to do at work is chit-chat with my patients. I am an old soul to my core, which is how I earned the nickname, “Gramps.” My hobbies include golfing, bird watching, reading non-fiction, and watching CBS’ 60 Minutes. My ideal day is waking up in a countryside house in France, watching birds, eating a croissant, and then gardening. Since I don’t own property in France, this dream will have to wait! I’m excited to begin my training at Baystate and plan to bring southern hospitality to the north!

Mohammad Abdulelah, MD

University of Jordan

Hello everyone! I am Mohammad, and you’ll always find me with a cup of coffee.

I chose Baystate as it felt a natural fit, and I’m pretty sure that Baystate will help me prosper in both my academic and personal goals. These upcoming three years are surely going to be challenging, but I have always been the one who is always ready to tackle whatever life throws at me with 110% dedication.

Aside from medicine, I dedicate my time to exercising, photography, and exploring perfumery! I really enjoy trying out new restaurants and cuisines wherever I have the chance, and I’ll always be ready to grab a quick bite after a long day! The toughest part about leaving home would have to be leaving my parents and my overly attached cat (who doesn’t sleep anywhere but on my bed) behind. Have I mentioned my love for coffee?

Leen Al-Faris, MD

University of Jordan

Hi there! You can call me Lynn if it’s easier. I’m a (you guessed it) doctor by day, and a gym rat by night. Big fan of all animals, food, and anything related to fitness. For a very small person, I lift a lot of weight.

Medicine is a natural fit for me, not just because I’m a good listener, but also because I work well under pressure (you bet I’ll be saying the exact opposite once I start residency).

I’m also very family oriented and all about spending some quality time with my friends. Super excited to meet, get to know and work with my future colleagues. Team work makes the dream work!

Javier Apodaca, MD

Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara

Hello everyone! I was born in El Paso, Texas but was raised in Villa Ahumada and Juarez, Mexico. I attended medical school in Guadalajara, Mexico, the beautiful land of tequila and mariachi. I've had the opportunity of living in 8 different cities and am beyond excited to add Springfield to my list. Traveling is one of my passions; I cannot resist a new adventure and getting to know new people and cultures! My interests outside of medicine include watching movies and series, reading, and soccer(Bayern Munich fan here!).

Becoming a physician has been a dream of mine since I can remember. After experiencing the academic excellence and warmth of the program during the interview process, I knew Baystate was the place where I belonged.

I am very excited to start my training and become part of the Baystate family!

Victoria Caruso, DO

University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine

My name is Victoria Caruso and I am from Hampton Falls, NH. I attended Connecticut College for undergrad and worked at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute as a clinical research coordinator for three years before going to University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine for medical school.

Outside of medicine, I love spending time outdoors and can be found downhill skiing in the winter and hanging on the beach in the summer. I come from a large Italian family and love spending time with them along with my fiancé, friends and my dog, Cooper!

I did an elective at Baystate Medical Center during my fourth year of medical school and loved the environment. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming; it felt like the perfect place for me. I am very excited to join the Baystate IM residency family and can’t wait to start this next adventure!

Kevin Cruz-Lopez, MD

University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine

Hello everyone! My name is Kevin Cruz-López. I was born and raised in Puerto Rico. At 18 years old I moved to New York to complete a bachelors degree at Syracuse University. Upon graduating, I moved back home to pursue my medical degree at the University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine. Being from an island, I grew up constantly surrounded by the outdoors, with plenty of beach days to brighten up my summers (and any occasion, really). As a child, I enjoyed music and eventually learnt to play the flute, drums, guitar, and also sang. Even though I am now focused on other things, I will never miss an opportunity to sit at a drum set and make some noise! Since then I have also found a passion for cars and have acquired a recent (but vigorous) interest in Formula 1. I also enjoy weightlifting, watching movies and shows, cooking, trying out new restaurants, technology, and pretending to be a mechanic.

I am beyond excited to begin my training at Baystate, my top choice! Good, dedicated, and friendly people always make a great program shine brighter, and that was the reason I chose Baystate over the rest.

Syifa Djunaedi, DO

New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hello everyone! My name is Syifa (pronounced See-fa). I hail from Jakarta, Indonesia but was raised in central Massachusetts. After graduating from the University of Connecticut, I pursued my medical degree at NYITCOM on Long Island.

I am a huge Boston sports fan. My biggest regret is never seeing Tom Brady play in person at Gillette in a Pats jersey, but I did go to the same college as Ray Allen and met him one time when I was at the Student Union. I have 4 fluffy cats that are my heart and soul. If I am not watching football whilst cuddling my kittens, I am baking desserts in my kitchen or practicing the newest makeup trend in front of my ring light. I am a total foodie; my favorite cuisine is Thai. I cannot wait to explore western MA and am very excited to be part of the Baystate family!

Julia Fischer, DO

Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific

Hello all! My name is Julia Fischer. I’ve lived in Oregon all my life. I attended the University of Oregon where I had the pleasure to perform as one of the Oregon Marching Band Drum Majors and cheer on the Ducks at all home games, many bowl trips, and one national championship game.

I went to medical school at Western University of Health Sciences COMP-Northwest in Lebanon, Oregon. I am excited to journey to New England, experience something new, and hopefully trade in the gray and gloom of Oregon for snow and (hopefully/maybe) a little more sunshine. I enjoy playing Ultimate Frisbee, bouldering, hiking and cooking in my free time. I am excited to join the Baystate family!

Kritika Gunachelvan, MD

St. George's University

Hello everyone! My name is Kritika Gunachelvan, and I am from Mississauga, Canada. I was born in Bangalore, India and then immigrated to Dubai where I spent my childhood in the desert heat. I completed my undergraduate studies at the University of Toronto in Mississauga amongst the protected greenbelt and the traditional land of the Huron-Wendat, the Seneca, and the Mississaugas of the Credit. I then attended medical school in Grenada where I spent my free time exploring the stunning beaches and relishing the local cuisine!

Outside of medicine, I love hosting game nights with family and friends, strolling along boardwalks by the ocean air, and experiencing breathtaking national parks and conservation areas. I also enjoy winding down at the end of the day with some watercolour paints and Hercule Poirot episodes playing in the background.
I am beyond thrilled to join the Baystate family and to experience everything Western Mass has to offer!

Omar Haider, MD

Shifa College of Medicine

Hey all! My name is Omar Haider. I was born in San Diego, raised in Atlanta, then moved to Islamabad, Pakistan to complete my medical school training at Shifa College of Medicine. After hopping around multiple cities spanning different continents, I’m very excited to finally settle down and begin my training at Baystate.

In my free time I enjoy recording podcasts, shooting videos and exploring my interests in finance and cryptocurrency. Having started multiple businesses, I like to stay busy and be on the lookout for new ideas. I’m also a huge sneakerhead, so I’m hoping I’ll still be able to get my hands on the next big drop during the next few years of training.

Oh, and I love sauce, with anything I eat, from any sort of cuisine. I’m the type of guy to go to a steakhouse or south Asian restaurant and ask for a variety of sauces. Looking forward to meeting everyone!

Mark Hanna, DO

New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hello everyone! My name is Mark Hanna. I was born and raised in Quincy, Massachusetts. I went to UMASS Amherst for my undergrad studies and I attended NYITCOM for medical school.

In my free time, I love trying new restaurants. I enjoy playing pick up basketball with friends. Lastly, I am a HUGE Star Wars fan.

I am truly honored to start residency at Baystate! I chose Baystate because of the welcoming family atmosphere and superb teaching. I am excited and proud to begin this new chapter at Baystate!!

Molly Ingemi, MD

UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate

Hi everyone! My name is Molly Ingemi. I was born and raised in South Boston, Massachusetts. After graduating from Northeastern University, I joined AmeriCorps and served at the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program for three years prior to beginning medical school at the University of Massachusetts in 2018. In medical school, I was in the Population-based Urban and Rural Community Health Track (PURCH), through which I was introduced to Baystate during my clinical years.

My clinical interests include addiction medicine, care for underserved communities, and care for critically ill patients. Outside of medicine, I like spending time at home with my husband (who also works at Baystate in the Emergency Department) and our cat Roxy. I enjoy cooking (and eating) Italian food, baking, and traveling around New England.

I loved the supportive learning environment I experienced at Baystate as a medical student and can’t wait to start residency!

Ahmed Khan, MD

American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine

Hi everyone! My name is Ahmed Khan. I'm Pakistani in origin, was born in Saudi Arabia, and grew up in the suburbs of Toronto, Canada where I completed my undergraduate studies at McMaster University. Here I developed a passion for healthcare, advocacy, and peer-mentorship through a myriad of extra-curricular activities. After undergrad, I further explored the world of healthcare by working as a pharmacy assistant before going to sunny St. Maarten for medical school.

Baystate's curriculum, especially the learner-manager-teacher model, and its nurturing faculty and community make it a wonderful place to train. Outside of medicine, you'll catch me pulling all-nighters to watch new TV shows (especially crime-thrillers). I'm also a big cricket fan and love travelling and exploring new cities. I'm thrilled to join the Baystate family and explore everything Western Mass has to offer!

Matthew McAuliffe, DO

Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hi everyone! My name is Matt McAuliffe. I was born and raised in Saratoga Springs, NY. New York was home until I completed undergrad at Binghamton University. I was then transplanted to Joplin, Missouri for medical school. While in medical school I took an extra year to complete an Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine/Clinical Medicine Teaching Fellowship.

I am excited to return to the Northeast for my training at Baystate. Western New England has a lot to offer in terms of outdoor and cultural activities. I am excited to go hiking with my dog, Bridget, attend concerts at Tanglewood, explore various museums, and be close to family. In my free time I like to play piano and French horn, partake in water sports, and host board game nights. Professional interests include interventional cardiology. I’m looking forward to all that residency offers and working with the Baystate family!

Safia Mohamed, MD

M.S. Ramaiah Medical College

My friends and family call me Safia. I was born and raised in the close-knit embrace of a joint family in the verdant city of Bangalore, nestled in the southern expanse of India.
As my uncle treaded the hallway of his medical schools during my formative years, a fervent fascination for the healing art took root within me, ultimately making me the first female physician in my family. After graduating from Ramaiah Medical College, I married the love of my life, and we moved to Massachusetts.

After a rollercoaster journey to pursue internal medicine, we have made New England a home away from home. We are excited to start our journey at Baystate and explore Western Massachusetts.

Beyond the confines of the hospital, I find solace in gourmet cooking and a content creator. From crafting a delicate bingsu, biscotti, or the rich decadence of brownies to using my Instagram handle to be a positive influencer, these interests remind me that life is a canvas waiting to be painted!

I can’t wait to make Baystate my new home!

 

Aida Saad, MD

Alfaisal University College of Medicine

Hello everyone! My name is Aida (pronounced EYE-DUH). I was born in Houston, Texas. I am also Lebanese in origin. I have lived almost my entire life in Saudi Arabia where I studied at Alfaisal University. I came back to the USA recently after being away for more than 20 years! New England really is a wonderful place to stay! (Besides the freezing cold weather :p)

When it comes to my hobbies, I really enjoy cooking. If you are not sure what to have for lunch, feel free to check my Instagram story highlights for recipe ideas! I also like to paint, and sing.

Being in a strong and supportive program yet around my family made Baystate my ultimate choice. I am so happy to be part of the Baystate family and can’t wait to start my training!

Elisha Shah, DO

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Hey everyone! My name is Elisha Shah, and I’m from southern New Hampshire. I was accepted into the accelerated seven-year BS/DO program at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences University in Boston associated with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine.

After medicine, my second love is dance. I grew up performing many different dance styles and even competed nationally in college. In my downtime, I love hanging out with friends or bingeing Netflix…or Hulu… or honestly anything good (I have a special place in my heart for reality television). I also enjoy traveling with my family and have explored more than fifty countries on six of the seven continents.

I look forward to starting my residency training at Baystate because of the emphasis put on teamwork and community. I’m excited to broaden my scope of medicine with the excellent training and amazing career opportunities that Baystate will provide.

 

John Szendery

University College Dublin School of Medicine

Hello everyone! My name is John Szendrey, I am a Canadian born and raised in the ‘burbs outside of Toronto, Ont. I completed a bachelors and masters in sciences at Queen’s University in Kingston, before going on to complete my medical degree in Dublin, Ireland. I am a major basketball fan and am always rooting for my home team the Toronto Raptors (hope we meet the Celtics in the playoffs!). I am really big into the outdoors with biking in the summer and skiing in the winter, which I am really looking forward to after spending 5 years in the snowless Ireland winters. I am super excited to get started at Baystate and meet all of the other residents. I chose Baystate for many reasons, especially the collegial atmosphere they gave off and their innovative learner-manager-teacher model!

Ayesha Zaidi

Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Medical University of Bahrain

Hello friends! I’m Ayesha, a third culture kid and global citizen. I spent most of my childhood in Canada, then travelled to New Zealand for high school and finally completed medical school at RCSI Bahrain before finding my way to Baystate. I’ve been very lucky to have spent most of my life around beautiful beaches and love all water related activities. However, my favorite sport and form of stress relief is gymnastics. I love learning and experiencing other cultures through travel, food, music, and art. I’m passionate about advocacy, social justice and love pushing myself out of my comfort zone. I’m extremely grateful and excited to be part of the Baystate family and can’t wait to meet you all!

Our residents have presented hundreds of abstracts over the years at many national conferences including ACC, ACG, AGS, CHEST, ATS, SCCM, ACP, SHIM, ASCO, ASN.

Browse a small collection of the amazing abstracts, publications, and research projects our residents are involved in.

Recent Publications (all publications not listed below) 

Daoulah A, Jameel Naser M, Hersi A, Yousif N, Alasmari A, Almahmeed W, AlZahrani HA, Aljohar A, Alshehri M, Alzahrani B, Basudan D, Alosaimi H, Abuelatta R, Al Garni T, Ghani MA, Amin H, Noor HA, Hashmani S, Al Nasser FOM, Kazim HM, Wael Refaat WR, Selim E, Jamjoom A, El-Sayed O, Hassan T, Dahdouh Z, Aithal J, Diab A, Ibrahim AM, Elganady A, Qutub MA, Alama MN, Abohasan A, Tawfik W, Balghith M, Abualnaja S, Fathey Hussien A, Abdulhabeeb IAM, Ahmad O, Ramadan M, Alqahtani AH, Al Samadi F, Qenawi W, Shawky A, Ghonim AA, Arafat AA, Elmahrouk A, Elmahrouk Y, Hiremath N, Shawky AM, Asrar FM, Farghali T, Altnji I, Aljohani K, Alotaiby M, Alqahtani AM, Lotfi A. Outcomes of Left Main Revascularization in Patients with Anemia: Gulf Left Main Registry. Cardiology. 2023;148(3):173-186. doi: 10.1159/000530305. Epub 2023 Mar 24. PMID: 36966525.

Jessika Matta, MD, Gabriella Primera, DO, MPH, Michael Sansait, DO. An Incidental Diagnosis of Tracheal Deviation- A Case Report. Critical Care Medicine. 51(1):468, January 2023. https://doi.org/10.1097/01.ccm.0000909532.85623.8e 

Primera G, Matta J, Eubank L, Gurung P. The Lost Crown: A Case of an Aspirated Tooth Crown Causing Post-Obstructive Pneumonia. Case Rep Dent. 2023 Mar 8;2023:4863886. doi: 10.1155/2023/4863886. PMID: 36937221; PMCID: PMC10017206.

Yamna Jadoon, MD, Prarthna Bhardwaj, MD, ; Taroob Latef, Muhammad Bilal, MD, ; Rowha Jawed Latef,; Aleezay Asghar, MD,; Esteban A. DelPilar-Morales, MD; and Kush Gupta, MD, . Acute drug-induced pancytopenia, liver injury, anaplasmosis, and more. ACP  Hospitalist, February, 2023

Current Research Projects (all current posters not listed below) 

Abdulelah, M. [1776664-6] Comparing TEG guided resuscitation to standard of care in massive GI bleeds

Al-Faris, L.; Haider, O. [2081522] Monitor compliance rate with use of new VTE Module in Cerner and its effect on rate and outcomes of Hospital-Acquired VTE as compared to previous year

Caruso, V.; Saad, A. [1734427] ERCP OUTCOMES IN PATIENTS WITH CIRRHOSIS: A TERTIARY CARE CENTER EXPERIENCE

Cruz-Lopez, K. PCI – A Universal Language, or is It: The Impact of Limited English Proficiency in Outcomes of Patients Receiving Coronary Revascularization After STEMI

Naser, M.; Cruz-Lopez, K. [1987794] Retention of CPR training of family members of high-risk cardiac patients

Jadoon, Y. [1957187] Impact of Evusheld (tixagevimab-cilgavimab) monoclonal antibodies on incidence and severity of COVID-19 infection in patients with cancer

Khan, A. [132594-35] Predictive Value of Pre-ERCP Imaging for Common Bile Duct Stones

Kothapalli, A. Longterm outcome of patients with well differentiated thyroid cancer harboring foci of aggressive variants or poorly differentiated thyroid cancer

Donat, C. [2074582] Point of Care Ultrasound During Inpatient Cardiac Arrest

Zaidi, A. Apropriateness and Utility of Repeat Transthoracic Echocardiography in the Inpatient Population

Recent National Poster Presentations (all accepted and presented posters not listed below) 

Gupta, G. Femur Lysis Calcium Crisis. ENDO 2023

Gupta, K. Effect of temperature of gastro-esopahgeal cancer outcomes: A SEER study. ASCO-GI 2023

Hurley, B. Ageism Leading to Diagnostic Delay of Guillain-Barré Syndrome. AGS 2022

Khan, A. A Rare Case of Primary Duodenal Adenocarcinoma. ACG 2023

Khan, A. Outcomes for Cholangitis During the Covid-19 Pandemic and Comparison to 2019 from a Nationwide Database. ACG 2023

Kothapalli, A. A case of sporadic pheochromocytoma and abdominal aortic aneurysm: Exploring diagnosis and management of pehochoromocytoma in a a peroperative setting. ENDO 2022

Matta. J. An Incidental Diagnosis of Tracheal Deviation - A Case Report. SCCM 2023

Matta, J. Shared Decision Making and Deprescribing. AGS 2022

Nguyen, V. Keeping Mrs. Doubtfire Comfortable - Palliation in Lewy Body Dementia. AGS 2022

Samuel, S. Drug induced colitis secondary to Leflunomide. ACG 2022

Striplin, L. Dressler Syndrome After Cardiac Injury: Why This Diagnosis is Easy to Miss. ACC 2022

Yang, J. Free Floating Thrombus of Aortic Arch Due to Essential Thrombocythemia. ATS 2023

Yang, J. SEVERE CASE OF DEEP NECK INFECTION FOLLOWING TOOTH EXTRACTION. CHEST 2023

Abdulelah, M. When Clots Go Sightseeing: Clot in Transit Leading to Cardiac Arrest. SCCM 2023

Caruso, V. A Delayed Diagnosis of Isolated Oropharyngeal and Esophageal Pemphigus Vulgaris. ACG 2023

Haider, O. Adenocarcinoma Masquerading as a Dense Imflammatory Infiltrate. ATS 2023

Ingemi, M. Anaplasmosis induced ARDS. ACP 2023

Ingemi, M. Sepsis and Cold Agglutinin Hemolytic Anemia - An Innovative Approach to the Management of Refractory Hemolysis in Critical Illness. ATS 2023

McAuliffe, M. BRAIN ABSCESS CAUSED BY NOCARDIA FARCINICA. CHEST 2023

Shah, E. Esophageal Perforation in Hypermobile Ehlers Danlos Syndrome. ACG 2023

Szendrey, J. A new BMP-4 Gene Mutation Associated with Adult Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis/FSG5). ASN 2023

Stefano Crosio, DO

Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Post-Graduate Position: Primary Care, Wake Med Downtown Raleigh Clinic

Evan Dang, DO

Medical School: Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine
Post-Graduate Position: Hospital Medicine - UMASS Memorial Medical Center

Christine Donat, MD

Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Post-Graduate Position: Chief Resident, UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate

Nestor Flores-Buonomo, MD

Medical School: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
Post-Graduate Position: Chief Resident, UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate

Gunjan Gupta, MD

Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University
Post-Graduate Position: Endocrinology, University of Connecticut

Kush Gupta, MDMedical School: Kasturba Medical College Mangalore

Post-Graduate Position: Hematology/Oncology Mayo Clinic Florida

Brian Hurley, DO

Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Post-Graduate Position: Chief Resident, Internal Medicine Residency, Salem Hospital

Yamna Jadoon, MD

Medical School: Aga Khan University Medical College
Post-Graduate Position: Hematology/Oncology, University of Ca. San Fransico (UCSF)

Aizaz Khan, MD

Medical School: Shifa College of Medicine
Post-Graduate Position: Gastroenterology, UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate

Anusha Kothapalli, MD

Medical School: West Virginia University School of Medicine Morgantown
Post-Graduate Position: Endocrinology, Lahey Hospital

Jessika Matta, MD

Medical School: University of Balamand Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences
Post-Graduate Position: Geriatrics, Mount Sinai Hospital New York

Maryam Naser, MD

Medical School: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Medical University of Bahrain
Post-Graduate Position: Hematology/Oncology Virginia Common Health University

Victoria Nguyen, DO

Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Post-Graduate Position: Geriatrics, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Sherin Samuel, DO

Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Post-Graduate Position: Chief Resident, UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate

Logan Striplin, MD

Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Post-Graduate Position: Cardiology, UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate

Sai Vadhula, MD

Medical School: Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Post-Graduate Position: Research - Hospital Medicine BMC

Vania Wu, DO

Medical School: Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine
Post-Graduate Position: Hospital Medicine - UMASS Memorial Medical Center

James Yang, MD

Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Post-Graduate Position: Pulmonary/Critical Care, Houston Methodist Hospital

Subahana Aboobucker, MD

Medical School: Alfaisal University College of Medicine
Post-Graduate Position: Infectious Disease, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD

Qurratulain Ahmed, MD

Medical School: Aga Khan University Medical College
Post-Graduate Position: Palliative Care, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH

Sreyoshi Fatima Alam, MD

Medical School: Alfaisal University College of Medicine
Post-Graduate Position: Nephrology, Mayo Clinic Rochester, Rochester, NY

Aleezay Asghar, MD

Medical School: Aga Khan University Medical College
Post-Graduate Position: Chief Resident, UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate, Springfield, MA

Anum Fatima, MD

Medical School: King Edward Medical University
Post-Graduate Position: Chief Resident, Wisconsin La Crosse, Gundersen Health. La Crosse, WI

Aarshitha Katta, DO

Medical School: Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Post-Graduate Position: Nocturnist, Lehigh Valley Hospital Network, Allentown, PA

Sabiha Khan, MD

Medical School: Weill Cornell Medical College in Qatar 
Post-Graduate Position: Nephrology/Critical Care, University of Pittsburg Medical Center. Pittsburgh. PA

Taroob Latef, MD

Medical School: King Edward Medical University 
Post-Graduate Position: Hospital Medicine, Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA

Zaid Obaida, MD

Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine
Post-Graduate Position: Chief Resident, UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate, Springfield, MA

Yasin Obeidat, MD

Medical School: Alfaisal University College of Medicine 
Post-Graduate Position: Nephrology, UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate, Springfield, MA

Michael O'Donnell, DO

Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine 
Post-Graduate Position: Hospital Medicine, Miriam Hospital, RI, Providence, RI

Gabriella Primera, DO

Medical School: A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine 
Post-Graduate Position: Chief Resident, UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate, Springfield, MA

Ryan Pritham, DO

Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine 
Post-Graduate Position: Hospital Medicine, La Crosse, WI

Shayal Pundlik, DO

Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Post-Graduate Position: Cardiology, UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate, Springfield, MA

Syed Hamza Sohail, MD

Medical School: Aga Khan University Medical College
Post-Graduate Position: Gastroenterology, UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate, Springfield, MA

Michael Wagner, DO

Medical School: Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine 
Post-Graduate Position: Hospital Medicine, St Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT

Bahiazoe Wahba, MD

Medical School: Albany Medical College
Post-Graduate Position: Palliative Care, Albert Einstein Montefiore, Bronx, NY

Fatima Warraich, MD

Medical School: Aga Khan University Medical College
Post-Graduate Position: Hospital Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate, Springfield, MA

Marcos Bachman MD

Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School 
Post-Graduate Position: Hospital Medicine, Brigham and Women's, Boston, MA

Alyssa Cali DO

Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine 
Post-Graduate Position: Cardiology Fellowship, UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate, Springfield, MA

Kate Cappetta DO

Medical School: Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine 
Post-Graduate Position: Endocrinology Fellowship, Tufts University School of Medicine, Boston, MA

Druv Das MD

Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Post-Graduate Position: Primary Care, La Mesa Medical Offices, Kaiser, San Diego

Neil Devoe DO

Medical School:
Post-Graduate Position: Hospital Medicine, The Miriam Hospital

Kyle Draleau DO

Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine 
Post-Graduate Position: Hospital Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate, Springfield, MA

Petal Elder MD

Medical School: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland School of Medicine 
Post-Graduate Position: Undecided

Kevin Groudan MD

Medical School: University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences 
Post-Graduate Position: Gastroenterology Fellowship, UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate, Springfield, MA

Jesse Katz MD

Medical School: Ruth and Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Technion Israel Institute of Technology 
Post-Graduate Position: Geriatrics Fellowship, University of Washington

Aysha Khan MBBS

Medical School: Aga Khan University Medical College 
Post-Graduate Position: Endocrinology Fellowship, UCONN

Zoha Khan MBBS

Medical School: Ziauddin Medical College
Post-Graduate Position: Hospital Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate, Springfield, MA

Christine Kreider MD

Medical School: Penn State University College of Medicine 
Post-Graduate Position: Hospital Medicine, Penn State Hershey Medical Center

Camille Lupianez-Merly MD

Medical School: Ponce School of Medicine and Health Sciences 
Post-Graduate Position: Hepatology Fellowship, Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA

Tiago Martins DO

Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Post-Graduate Position: Gastroenterology Fellowship, UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate, Springfield, MA

Colby Nixon DO

Medical School: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine 
Post-Graduate Position: Hospital Medicine, UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate, Springfield, MA

Brent Schell MD

Medical School: University of Massachusetts Medical School 
Post-Graduate Position: Geriatrics Fellowship, Boston University, Boston, MA

Gagandeep Singh MD

Medical School: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland School of Medicine 
Post-Graduate Position: Geriatrics Fellowship, University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY

Ritika Walia MD

Medical School:
Post-Graduate Position: Hematology Oncology Fellowship, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, MA

Fatima Warraich MBBS

Medical School: Alfaisal University College of Medicine 
Post-Graduate Position: Chief Resident, UMass Chan Medical School - Baystate, Springfield, MA

Caitlyn Wasserman MD

Medical School:
Post-Graduate Position: Hospital Medicine, Brigham and Women's, Boston, MA

Ya Zhou MD

Medical School: Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University
Post-Graduate Position: Palliative Care Fellowship, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

Mohammed Abozenah MD

Medical School: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Medical University of Bahrain
Post-Graduate Position: Cardiology Fellowship, UMMS-Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA

Farah Adamali MD

Medical School: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland School of Medicine
Post-Graduate Position: Geriatrics Fellowship, Mount Sinai

Fatima Ali, MD

Medical School: Lahore Medical and Dental College
Post-graduate Position: 2020-Chief Resident, UMMS Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA; 2021-Hematology Oncology, Levine Cancer Institute

Ayman Battisha MD

Medical School: University of Alexandria Faculty of Medicine
Post-Graduate Position: Hospitalist, Baystate Franklin Medical Center, Greenfield, MA

Anusha Bhat MD

Medical School: Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences
Post-Graduate Position: 2020-Chief Resident, UMMS Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA; 2021-Cardiology Fellowship, University of Maryland

Jackson Clark DO

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie
Post-Graduate Position: Hematology Oncology Fellowship, University of Connecticut

Kyle Cornell DO

Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Post-Graduate Position: Hospitalist, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA

Neil Devoe DO

Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Post-Graduate Position: Chief Resident, Internal Medicine, UMMS-Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA

Adam Dossaji MD

Medical School: King's College London School of Medicine
Post-Graduate Position: Nephrology/Critical Care Fellowship, University of Kentucky

Ahmed Eltanbedawi, MD

Medical School: Zagazig University Faculty of Medicine, Egypt
Post-Graduate Position: Geriatrics Fellowship, UMMS-Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA

Kamesh Gupta MD

Medical School: Armed Forces Medical College
Post-Graduate Position: Gastroenterology Fellowship, UMMS-Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA

Kevin Hachey MD

Medical School: Ohio State University College of Medicine and Public Health
Post-graduate Position: 2020-Chief Resident, UMMS Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA; 2021-Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship, Indiana University

Muhammad Sheheryar Khan MD

Medical School: Ziauddin Medical College
Post-Graduate Position: Nephrology Fellowship, Yale University

Gavin Kuns DO

Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Post-Graduate Position: Hospitalist, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA

Munther Queisi MD

Medical School: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland School of Medicine
Post-Graduate Position: Neurology Residency, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL

Audrey Ready DO

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie
Post-Graduate Position: Cardiology Fellowship, University of Connecticut

Colby Salerno DO

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie
Post-Graduate Position: Cardiology Fellowship, UMMS-Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA

Khalid Sawalha MD

Medical School: University of Sharjah College of Medicine
Post-Graduate Position: Nocturnist, Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA

Caitlyn Wasserman MD

Medical School: Albany Medical College
Post-Graduate Position: Chief Resident, Internal Medicine, UMMS-Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA

Maya Abdallah, MD

Medical School: University of Balamand Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences
Post-graduate position: Chief Resident, Hemotology/Oncology Fellowship, Boston University, Boston MA

Fatima Ali, MD

Medical School: Lahore Medical and Dental College
Post-graduate Position: Chief Resident, UMMS Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA

Suheil Albert Atallah-Yunes, MD

Medical School: University of Jordan Faculty of Medicine
Post-graduate Position: Hematology/Oncology Fellowship, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN

Prarthna Venkatesh Bhardwaj, MD

Medical School: J.J.M. Medical College, Davangere
Post-graduate Position: Chief Resident, Hematology/Oncology Fellowship,  UMMS Baystate Medical Center, Springfield MA

Anusha G. Bhat, MD

Medical School: Raichur Institute of Medical Sciences
Post-graduate Position: Chief Resident, UMMS Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA

Marilyne Cadieux, DO

Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Post-graduate Position: Geriatrics Fellowship, Brown University, Providence, RI

Anna Carolyn Clarke, MD

Medical School: Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University
Post-graduate Position: Academic Hospitalist, UMMS Baystate Medical Center, Springfield MA

Calvin Keith Craig, MD

Medical School: University of Limerick Graduate Entry Medical School
Post-graduate Position: Cardiology Fellowship, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NB

Megan Eileen Emmich, DO

Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Post-graduate Position: Hematology/Oncology Fellowship, University of Connecticut, Farmington, CT

Michel Farah, MD

Medical School: University of Balamand Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences
Post-graduate Position: Postdoctoral Research Fellowship, Boston, MA

John Kadado, MD

Medical School: University of Balamand Faculty of Medicine and Medical Sciences
Post-graduate Position: Cardiology Fellowship, UMMS Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA

Kavya Kelagere Mayigegowda ,MD

Medical School: J.J.M. Medical College, Davangere
Post-graduate Position: Gastroenterology Fellowship, University of Texas-Houston, Houston, TX

Periklis Panos Kyriazis, MD

Medical School: Lékarská Fakulta v Plzni, Univerzita Karlova v Praze
Post-graduate Position: Nephrology Fellowship, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA

Yasir Loai, MD

Medical School: NUI Galway School of Medicine
Post-graduate Position: Faculty Physician, Rochester General Hospital, Rochester, NY

Cullen N. Owen, DO

Medical School: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Post-graduate Position: Providence Centraila Internal Medicine, Centralia, WA

Abdullah Mohammad Pervaiz, MD

Medical School: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences COM, Yakima Washington
Post-graduate Position: Cardiology Fellowship, UMMS Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA

Kanval Shah, MD

Medical School: Medical College Baroda
Post-graduate Position: Cardiology Fellowship, Mt Sinai Beth Israel, New York, NY

Saima Munir Shikari-Dossaji, DO

Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Post-graduate Position: Chief Resident, Overlook Medical Center, Summit, NJ

Arthi Sridhar, MD

Medical School: M.S. Ramaiah Medical College
Post-graduate Position: Hematology/Oncology Fellowship, University of Texas-Houston, Houston, TX

Rinad Tabbalat, MD

Medical School: University of Jordan Faculty of Medicine
Post-graduate Position: Gastroenterology Fellowship, UMMS Baystate Medical Center, Springfield, MA

Sehar Zulfiqar, MD

Medical School: Allama Iqbal Medical College
Post-graduate Position: Pulmonary/Critical Care Fellowship, University of Tennessee-Memphis, Memphis, TN