Pavan Avant, M.D.

Undergraduate: University of Connecticut
Medical School: University of Vermont
Hobbies: Playing guitar and rock climbing

Austin Burns, D.O.

Undergraduate: Florida State University
Medical School: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Hiking, fishing, cooking and guitar

Matthew Fredericks, M.D.

Undergraduate: McMaster University
Medical School: St. George’s University
Hobbies: Soccer, reading comic books and watching cartoons

Caden Hammer, D.O.

Undergraduate: Bringham Young University
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Pickleball, watching and playing almost every spot, spending time with family while hiking, watching movies, playing games and traveling

Anna "Anya" Ivenitsky, D.O.

Undergraduate: Amherst College
Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Tennis, running, weightlifting, pottery, cross-country skiing and playing the daily New York Times games

Morgan Kozar, M.D.

Undergraduate: The Pennsylvania State University
Medical School: University of Connecticut
Hobbies: Long-distance running, ultimate frisbee, knitting projects and attempting to keep houseplants alive

Adam Martorana, D.O.

Undergraduate: Point Loma Nazarene University
Medical School: A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Hiking, foraging (novice), trying unique restaurants, anime, video games with friends, swimming, weightlifting, snowboarding, traveling, playing with my cats and storm watching with coffee

Aline Reuter Pimenta, M.D.

Medical School: Faculdade de Ciencias Medicas de Minas Gerais
Hobbies: Ceramics, baking, exploring new places

Abigail Tulchinsky, M.D.

Undergraduate: Hamilton College
Medical School: University of Connecticut
Hobbies: Hiking and exploring new trails, biking, running with my dog, reading and participating in book clubs

Starting PGY2 Year July, 2026

Ashley Castillo, M.D.

Undergraduate: City University of New York
Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Hobbies: Dancing, strength training, bike rides, trying new recipes and spending time with family and close friends

Frukan Ileaasu, M.D.

Undergraduate: Central Connecticut State University
Medical School: University of Connecticut
Hobbies: African folklore, Afrobeat music and soccer (have played since age 4)

Qayyoom Kasliwala, M.D.

Undergraduate: University of Connecticut
Medical School: University of Connecticut
Hobbies: Working on cars and learning about their mechanics, aviation and discovering new dining spots with friends

Dominick Svrcek, D.O.

Undergraduate: University of Miami
Medical School: Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies: Golf, football, basketball, baseball, tennis and skiing