Alyssa Ahern, D.O.
Birthplace/Hometown: Madison, CT
Undergraduate School: Emory University
Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Cycling, traveling, hiking, swimming, skiing, hound dogs, Folk/ Americana music, vinyl records, board games
Academic Interests: Physiology and pathophysiology, social determinants of health and minority health improvement, LGBTQIA+ allyship in medicine, medical education, medical anthropology
Hossam Albeyoumi, M.B.B.C.H.
Birthplace/Hometown: Cairo, Egypt
Undergraduate School: Cairo University
Medical School: Cairo University
Hobbies/Interests: Interested in philosophy, and physics. I like to go around for long walks.
Academic Interests: Cardiology and Endocrinology
Shreya Arvind, M.B.B.S.
I was born and raised in India and got my medical degree from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute. My professional interests broadly include hospital medicine and medical education, and I am excited to explore Cardiology and Critical care through residency. I would also like to be a master of POCUS someday! Outside of medicine, I enjoy doodling and am looking forward to exploring food and hiking options in Connecticut over the next 3 years. If you need TV show recommendations, I'm your person!
Mira Hasan, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Amman, Jordan
Medical School: Jordan University of Science and Technology
Hobbies/Interests: Cooking and Baking, Karaoke, Puzzle Solving
Academic Interests: Hematology/Oncology, Pulmonary and Critical Care, Gastroenterology
Ashwin Kumar, M.B.B.S.
Birthplace/Hometown: Bangalore, India
Medical School: Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences
Hobbies/Interests: Everything Sci Fi, Group Sports, Food, Travel, Video Games
Academic Interests: Medical Education, Patient Safety, Health Equity
Geraldine Nabeta, M.D.
I was raised in Germany and Switzerland, but I am always proud to represent my Ugandan heritage. I completed college and graduate school in Cancer Biology at Emory University. I attended St. George's University for medical school and participated in the global scholars program where I spent a year in Newcastle, UK. During medical school I founded Youth Diaspora Initiative Ltd., a youth empowerment organization in Uganda supporting women and girls in their educational pursuits. My career interests include bridging cancer health disparities, gastrointestinal diseases and medical journalism. In my free time I enjoy spending quality time with my loved ones, traveling and mentoring medical students.
Ghalib Shaikh, M.D., M.P.H.
I grew up in North Stonington, CT. I went to college at Cornell University and medical school here at UConn, where I stayed an additional year to complete an M.P.H. as well. I’m grateful to be joining the residents I had so much fun with as a medical student! My interests in medicine include public health, cardiovascular health, and cancer. Outside of the hospital, I enjoy any and every type of exercise, cooking, trying new foods, and quality time with loved ones.
Abhishek Singh, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Georgetown, Guyana
Undergraduate School: St. George's University
Medical School: St. George's University
Hobbies/Interests: Squash, running, visiting local parks
Academic Interests: Cardiology, Pulmonary/Critical Care, Nephrology
Bianca Thakkar, D.O.
Birthplace/Hometown: Northborough, MA
Undergraduate School: UMass Amherst
Medical School: University of New England (UNE COM)
Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, cooking, dancing, travel
Academic Interests: Gastroenterology, Oncology, Medical Education
Simran Umra, M.B.B.S
Birthplace/Hometown: Kuwait/ New Delhi, India
Undergraduate School: Not Applicable
Medical School: Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India
Hobbies/Interests: Racket Sports, Badminton, Game Nights, Bowling, Spending time with family/friends, Outdoor Movies
Academic Interests: Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Medical Education
Danzhu Zhao, D.O.
Birthplace/Hometown: Olympia, WA
Undergraduate School: Vanderbilt University
Medical School: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
Hobbies/Interests: Playing the piano and violin, especially with family and friends. Hiking, swimming, solo-traveling, coffee, and watching beautiful sunsets
Academic Interests: Gastroenterology