Emilio Abi Rached, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Lebanon, Beirut
Undergraduate School: American University of Beirut
Medical School: LAU Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Basketball, travel, hiking
Academic Interests: Cardiology
Martha Dillon, M.D.
I am from Farmington, CT. I studied neuroscience and biochemistry at Smith College as an undergraduate and got my medical degree from Drexel University in Philadelphia. Professionally, I am currently interested in hospital medicine and endocrinology. Outside of medicine, I love cooking and baking new recipes, photography, reading, taking long walks with my family’s dog and sketching.
Mohamed Ayaz Ahmed Ghulam Jailani, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: S Manama, Bahrain
Undergraduate School: Not applicable
Medical School: Arabian Gulf University, Bahrain
Hobbies/Interests: Tennis, soccer, golf, Formula 1, snooker, chess
Academic Interests: Cardiology, Oncology, Medical Education
Tanya Sharma Jain, M.B.B.S.
Birthplace/Hometown: India
Undergraduate School: Not applicable
Medical School: Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India
Hobbies/Interests: I love reading. My interests include fantasy fiction, mystery and creative nonfiction. I am a cosmology enthusiast and a big fan of Stephen Hawking. I like watching documentaries when I have free time. Hiking and playing badminton are a few other activities I enjoy.
Academic Interests: Infectious Diseases and Academic Medicine
Avtandil Kochiashvili M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Bagdati, Imereti, Georgia
Undergraduate School: Not applicable
Medical School: David Tvildiani Medical University
Hobbies/Interests: Basketball, photography, guitar
Academic Interests: Cardiology, Pulmonary/Critical Care, Infectious Diseases
Shruti Adidam Kumar, M.B.B.S.
I was born and raised in India and grew up in different parts of the country, but spent most of my years in Bangalore. I attended medical school in Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, India. Professionally I am interested in the fields of hematology-oncology and endocrinology. Outside of medicine, I enjoy hiking, painting and spending time with family and friends. I am excited to explore New England and start my residency at UConn!
Lara Melo Soares Pinho de Carvalho, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: São Luis - MA. Brazil
Undergraduate School: Universidade Federal do Maranhão (UFMA)
Medical School: Universidade Federal do Maranhão (UFMA)
Hobbies/Interests: I love being outside hiking or skiing. I learned how to ski last season, and I loved the experience. I also love to travel and explore new places.
Academic Interests: Cardiology and Critical Care
Ashley Mitchell, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Fort Mill, SC
Undergraduate School: College of Charleston
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina
Hobbies/Interests: Weight lifting, reading, roller skating, cooking, walking to place and looking at things, uncoordinated dancing, Morbid podcast
Academic Interests: Pulmonary HTN, critical care
Ruchir Paladiya, M.B.B.S.
Birthplace/Hometown: Gujarat, India
Undergraduate School: Not applicable
Medical School: B.J. Medical College
Hobbies/Interests: Outdoor activities, traveling, hiking, cricket, dancing, formula 1, standup comedy, meeting new people and learning about their cultures.
Academic Interests: Healthcare Leadership, Gastroenterology, Cardiology
Tanya Ray, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Millstone, NJ
Undergraduate School: Rutgers University
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, reading, crime and mystery podcasts
Academic Interests: Critical Care, Cardiology, Medical Education
Ben Thomas, M.D.
I was born and raised in south Florida, where I attended the University of Miami for undergraduate studies. I moved to Boston to pursue a degree in public health before attending medical school at the University of South Florida. My professional interests include primary care, hospital medicine, and health care policy. In my free time, I enjoy running, playing tennis, and cooking.