Catagorical
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
Ali Al Dailaty, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Lebanon
Undergraduate School: Lebanese American University
Medical School: Lebanese American University
Hobbies/Interests: Fitness, Formula 1, Travel, Philosophy
Academic Interests: Critical Care, Cardiology, Medical Education
Genie Arora, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Ottawa
Undergraduate School: Queen's University/Carleton University
Medical School: St. George's University
Hobbies/Interests: Fitness, yoga, pilates, painting
Johnny Atallah, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Beirut, Lebanon
Undergraduate School: American University of Beirut
Medical School: American University of Beirut Medical Center
Hobbies/Interests: Basketball, swimming, travel
Academic Interests: Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases
Nicole Bambara M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Birthplace: Hebron, CT
Undergraduate School: College of the Holy Cross
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, surfing, Taekwondo, reading, gardening
Academic Interests: Gastroenterology
Spencer Coleman M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Canton, CT
Undergraduate School: Brigham Young University
Medical School: University of Connecticut
Hobbies/Interests: Basketball, Hiking, Photography, Scuba Diving
Academic Interests: Gastroenterology, Critical Care
Chebly Dagher, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Lebanon
Undergraduate School: Holy Spirit University of Kaslik - Lebanon
Medical School: Holy Spirit University of Kaslik - Lebanon
Hobbies/Interests: Skiing, Nature, Family, Photography
Academic Interests: Hematology/Oncology, Gastroenterology
Jorge Dorantes, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Undergraduate School: Cornell University
Medical School: Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara
Hobbies/Interests: Film production, racing vintage automobiles, Russian literature (particularly the later works of Tolstoy), the history and origin of Scottish whisky, espionage
Academic Interests: Structural heart interventions, advanced therapeutic endoscopy, aviation/aerospace medicine, helicopter emergency medical services, the interplay between philosophy, art, and medicine
Kristin Ezell, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Berkeley, CA
Undergraduate School: University of Miami
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Drawing and printing, DDR, kayaking, hitting the gym, playing video games, traveling
Academic Interests: Hematology/oncology, health disparities and equity
Shea-Lee Godin, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Terrace Bay, Canada
Undergraduate School: Laurentian University, Canada
Medical School: Saint James School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Hiking with my two dobermans, cycling, soccer, traveling, cooking, spending time with friends and family
Academic Interests: Hematology/Oncology
Daphne Gonzalez Aponte, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Undergraduate School: University of Puerto Rico
Medical School: St. George’s University
Hobbies/Interests: Salsa Dancing, Hiking, kickboxing, swimming
Academic Interests: GI research
Bianca Griffiths, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Rockland, NY/ Kingston, Jamaica
Undergraduate School: University at Albany
Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Archery, Anime, Traveling, Karaoke, Spending time with family/friends (and my cat)
Academic Interests: Reducing health inequities, Global Health, Hematology/Oncology, Cardiology
Rachael Hagen, D.O.
Birthplace/Hometown: Plymouth, MA
Undergraduate School: West Virginia University
Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Cooking foods from different cuisines, snorkeling, hiking, traveling and experiencing new cultures, roller skating (former roller derby player), going to the beach
Academic Interests: Gastroenterology, nutrition, the gut microbiome, genomics
Curt Hanenbaum, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: West Hartford, CT
Undergraduate School: University of Connecticut
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Skiing, mountain biking, tennis, fishing, hiking, travel, and spending time with family
Academic Interests: Allergy and Immunology, Cardiology, and Academic Medicine
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
Amy Huang, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Taiwan
Undergraduate School: National Taiwan University
Medical School: National Taiwan University College of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, oil painting, salsa dancing, karaoke, spending time with friends and family
Academic Interests: POCUS, Rheumatology, Hematology/Oncology, Medical Education, Large Database Analysis, Artificial Intelligence in Clinical Medicine
Nidhi Jain, M.B.B.S.
Birthplace/Hometown: New Delhi, India
Medical School: Himalayan Institute of Medical Sciences, Swami Rama Himalayan University, Dehradun, Indiay
Hobbies/Interests: Dancing, Basketball, Meditation, Swimming, and Group Activities
Academic Interests: Hematology-Oncology, Gastroenterology, Pulmonary-Critical Care, Clinical Research, Quality Improvement, Health Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Jesenia Isaza, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Medellin, Colombia
Undergraduate School: Central Connecticut State University
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Baking, hiking, dancing, spending time with friends and family, going on long walks and watching sunsets
Academic Interests: Cardiology, Women's Health, Health Disparities
Obada Kholoki, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Abu Dhabi, UAE
Medical School: RCSI Bahrain
Hobbies/Interests: Weightlifting, soccer, paddle tennis, and video games
Academic Interests: Cardiology, gastroenterology, and interventional medicine
Tyler Kingma, D.O.
Birthplace/Hometown: Daleville, VA
Undergraduate School: Virginia Tech
Medical School: VCOM-Carolinas campus
Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, kayaking, traveling, team sports, pickleball
Academic Interests: Cardiology/Critical Care
Madhumita Kolluri, M.B.B.S.
Birthplace/Hometown: Riverside, California
Medical School: Peninsula Medical School, Plymouth University
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Dancing, RomComs, Traveling, Tennis
Academic Interests: Cardiology, Hematology/Oncology, Sustainable Health Care, Health Equity, Women in Medicine
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
Monika Kozyra, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Birthplace: Lezajsk, Poland/South Windsor, CT
Undergraduate School: Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Medical School: Poznan University of Medical Sciences
Hobbies/Interests: Playing the Piano, Fitness, Traveling, Spending Time with Family
Academic Interests: Cardiology, Rheumatology, Primary Care, Health Equity
Alan Lanurias Diaz, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Undergraduate School: Not applicable
Medical School: Instituto Tecnologico de Santo Domingo (INTEC)
Hobbies/Interests: Basketball, enthusiast dancer of caribbean rhythms, travel, and love watching movies when I have free time
Academic Interests: Pulmonary/ Critical Care and Infectious Diseases
Aryan Mehta, M.B.B.S
Birthplace/Hometown: Amritsar, Punjab, India
Undergraduate School: Not applicable
Medical School: Government Medical College Amritsar
Hobbies/Interests: Working out, kite flying, running, hiking, and reading. I am also a Potterhead and a Coffee Aficionado
Academic Interests: Cardiovascular Medicine, Interventional Cardiology, Critical Care Cardiology, Critical Care Medicine, Clinical and Translational Science Research, Outcomes Research, Academic Medicine
Ahmed Naseer, M.D.
Hometown/Birth Place: Glastonbury, CT
Undergrad school: University of Connecticut
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Hobbies and Interests: Running, hiking, basketball, reading about philosophy and history, traveling, spending time with friends and family
Academic Interests: Pulmonary/Critical Care, Infectious Diseases, Public Health, Preventive Care
Vladimir Osadchyi, M.B.B.Ch.
Birthplace/Hometown: Toronto, Canada / Kyiv, Ukraine
Undergraduate School: University of Waterloo
Medical School: Royal College of Surgeons Ireland
Hobbies/Interests: Tennis, table tennis, snowboarding, F1, basketball, hiking, politics
Academic Interests: Oncology/Gastroenterology/Rheumatology
Siddhant Passey, M.B.B.S.
Birthplace/Hometown: New Delhi, India
Undergraduate School: Not applicable
Medical School: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Jodhpur
Hobbies/Interests: Soccer, basketball, fitness, playing the electric guitar and listening to music, trivia quizzes, exploring different cuisines, watching movies and TV shows
Academic Interests: Cardiology, Hematology/Oncology, Clinical Research, Medical Education, Healthcare disparities
Jay Patel, D.O.
Birthplace/Hometown: Oakland Twp, MI
Undergraduate School: Nova Southeastern University
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Long distance running, playing basketball, and traveling
Academic Interests: Gastroenterology, Cardiology
Nicolette Pennington, M.D.
Hometown/Birthplace: Hartford, CT
Undergraduate School: University of Connecticut
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Travel, Hiking, Comedy, Dogs
Academic Interests: Pulmonary/Critical Care, Medical Education
Patricia Therese Sta. Ines Pile, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Quezon City, Philippines / Anaheim, California
Undergraduate School: University of the Philippines
Medical School: Ross University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial Medical Center College of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Dancing, Karaoke, Foodie, Hiking, Traveling, Mindfulness, Movies and TV Series
Academic Interests: Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, Academic Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Health Equity, Global Health
Amy Schifilliti, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Waterbury, CT
Undergraduate School: Arizona State University
Medical School: St. George University
Hobbies/Interests: Yoga, Reading, Knitting, Hiking
Nataliia Shakhgildian, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Moscow, Russia
Medical School: Lomonosov Moscow State University, Faculty of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Photography, podcasts, outdoor activities (hiking, cycling)
Academic Interests: Rheumatology, preventive medicine
Henry Siccardi M.D., M.P.H.
Birthplace/Hometown: Astoria, Queens, NYC
Undergraduate School: Fordham University
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Boxing, hunting, fishing, gardening, reading, and journaling
Academic Interests: Health disparities, social drivers of health, mentoring
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
Tiffany Smith, M.A./M.D.
Hometown: Hartford, CT Birthplace: Portland, Jamaica
Undergraduate School: Boston University
Medical School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
Hobbies/Interests: Writing, Cooking, Baking
Academic Interests: Health Equity, Cardiology, Pulmonary & Critical Care
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
Stefan Thorarensen, M.D., M.P.H.
Birthplace/Hometown: Reykjavik, Iceland
Undergraduate School: Saint Louis University
Medical School: University of Iceland
Hobbies/Interests: Running, traveling, family time with my wife Stella and two-year old son Ragnar
Academic Interests: Gastroenterology, Hematology/Oncology, Endocrinology
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
Anisha Vasireddi, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Vancouver, Canada
Undergraduate School: Tufts University
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Running, fitness, writing, languages, traveling, spending time with friends and family
Academic Interests: Cardiology, Hematology/Oncology, Medical Journalism
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
Preliminary
John Baker, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Rochester, NY
Undergraduate School: SUNY Binghamton
Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine (University at Buffalo)
Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, exercise, gardening
Academic Interests: Dermatology, pemhigus vulgaris, autoimmunity, biologic medications
Shehtaaj Lilaporia, D.O.
Birthplace/Hometown: Glastonbury, CT
Undergraduate School: University of Connecticut
Medical School: NYITCOM
Hobbies/Interests: Baking, reading, hiking, tennis
Tamika McLean, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Kingston, Jamaica
Undergraduate School: Cornell University
Medical School: Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University
Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, Fitness, Binge watching Netflix, Trying new foods/restaurants
Academic Interests: Women's Health, Health Equity, Critical Care
Rafael Olivieri-Ortiz, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Undergraduate School: Interamerican University of Puerto Rico
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Flying, cooking, fishing, paddleboarding, reading
Academic Interests: Artificial Intelligence research in Radiology
Samana Zaidi, D.O.
Birthplace/Hometown: Southington, CT
Undergraduate School: University of Connecticut
Medical School: NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, pilates, reading
Academic Interests: Anesthesia, Medical Education
Anesthesia Prelims
Brandon Gibson, D.O.
Birthplace/Hometown: Presque Isle, ME
Undergraduate School: University of Maine
Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Exercise, pickup basketball, grilling, game nights, and trivia at a local brewery
Academic Interests: Critical care, cardiac anesthesia
Nicholas Hawkes, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Mesa, AZ
Undergraduate School: University of Arizona
Medical School: St. George's University
Hobbies/Interests: Collegiate and professional sports, pickleball, spending time with friends and family
Academic Interests: Improving provider-patient communication
Marc Locke, D.O.
Birthplace/Hometown: Flint, Michigan
Undergraduate School: Grand Canyon University (Phoenix, AZ)
Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Mountain biking, playing drums, enjoying the outdoors/wilderness, spending time with my wife and my two golden retrievers!
Academic Interests: General anesthesia, Regional anesthesia, Cardiothoracic anesthesia, Teaching!
Evan Magaliff, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Ridgefield, CT
Undergraduate School: Stony Brook University
Medical School: Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Hobbies/Interests: Hiking with my dogs, slacklining, grilling, homemade apple cider, computer programming, soccer
Academic Interests: Critical care medicine, global health, healthcare informatics
Dana Potashner M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Toronto, Canada
Undergraduate School: Queen's University
Medical School: Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
Hobbies/Interests: Concert-going, canoe camping, traveling, eating
Academic Interests: Regional Anesthesia, Global Health
Peter Rafla, D.O.
Birthplace/Hometown: Egypt
Medical School: NYITCOM
Hobbies/Interests: Soccer, reading and swimming
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Arianna Caradonna, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Wantagh, NY
Undergraduate School: SUNY Binghamton
Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Weightlifting, gaming, tennis, playing music, seeing plays, competitive reality TV shows
Academic Interests: Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Medical Education, Clinical Research
Isabel Nip, M.D., M.S.
Birthplace/Hometown: West Hartford, CT
Undergraduate School: University of Connecticut
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Playing the piano, acrylic painting, Chinese traditional dance, creative logo/slogan design, exploring and traveling
Academic Interests: Research, physical medicine & rehabilitation, pain medicine, acupuncture
Patrick Monico, D.O.
Birthplace/Hometown: Madison, CT
Undergraduate School: University of Connecticut
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Virginia
Hobbies/Interests: Tennis, volleyball, weightlifting, hiking, playing fetch with my dog, pot-luck dinners with my wife and friends, watching comedy and crime-thriller movies
Academic Interests: Regenerative medicine, diagnostic and procedural ultrasound, orthotics and prosthetics, osteopathic manipulative medicine, wound care
Justin Pratte D.O.
Birthplace/Hometown: Hartford, CT
Undergraduate School: University of Connecticut
Medical School: NYITCOM
Hobbies/Interests: Snowboarding, Hunting, Fishing, Video Games
Academic Interests: Aerospace Medicine
Neurology Prelims
Melisha Budhathoki M.D.
James Costanzo M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Ellington, Connecticut
Undergraduate School: University of Connecticut
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Film enthusiast, Tottenham Hotspur football fan, Spending time with my wife
Academic Interests: Sports Neurology, Headache, General Neurology
Pooja Jethwani, M.B.B.S.
Birthplace/Hometown: Mumbai, India
Medical School: BJ Govt. Medical School, Pune, India
Hobbies/Interests: Watching Sitcoms, Yoga
Academic Interests: Neurology
Ameya Kale, M.B.B.S.
Birthplace/Hometown: New Delhi/Hyderabad/India
Undergraduate School: KMC Manipal
Medical School: KMC Manipal
Hobbies/Interests: Guitar, videogames, gym (very recent), cooking (extremely recent)
Academic Interests: Neurology, stroke, critical care
Melanie Orr, D.O.
Srinath Ramanan M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Born in Kumbakonam, India; raised in West Haven, CT
Undergraduate School: University of Connecticut
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Tennis, astronomy, hiking, golf
Academic Interests: Movement disorders or behavioral neurology!
Alia Tewari, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Toronto, Canada
Undergraduate School: The University of Western Ontario
Medical School: St. George's University
Hobbies/Interests: Basketball, hockey, photography, dance, and (poorly) attempting latte art
Academic Interests: Sports neuro, vascular neurology, interventional neuroradiology