Categorical
Oluwakorede Akele, M.D.
Hometown/Birthplace: Jersey City, New Jersey
Undergraduate School: University of Hartford
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Chess, Piano, Working out, Technical Analysis/Trading
Academic Interests: Cardiology, Research
Zeynep Akpinar, M.D.
Hometown/Birthplace: Ankara, Turkey
Medical School: Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Baking, painting, Turkish marbling art, snorkeling, bowling, and going on walks with a coffee in my hand
Academic Interests: Hematology/Oncology, Clinical Research, Immunotherapy
Ahmed Al Ghazawy, M.D. M.Sc
Hometown/Birthplace: Egypt
Undergraduate School: Futures language school
Medical School: Ain shams University
Hobbies/Interests: Swimming, reading, writing, watching movies, and anime
Academic Interests: Personalized Medicine, Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare Systems
Misbah Aziz, D.O.
Hometown/Birthplace: Danbury, CT
Undergraduate School: University of Connecticut
Medical School: NYITCOM
Hobbies/Interests: Painting, Baking, Crocheting, Reading, Plants
Academic Interests: Rheumatology, Gastroenterology
Fariha Bhuiyan, D.O.
Hometown/Birthplace: New York, NY
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine- Virginia Campus
Hobbies/Interests: Family and friend time, arts and crafts, cosmetology, gaming (arcade, video, board), anime, international cuisine
Academic Interests: Outpatient Medicine, Chronic Disease Management, Cardiology, Lifestyle Medicine
Kevin Byun, D.O.
Hometown/Birthplace: Largo, FL
Undergraduate School: University of Florida
Medical School: University of Pikeville College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Weightlifting, Civilization VI, board games
Academic Interests: Nephrology, Infectious Diseases, Medical Education
Preeyati, Chopra, M.B.B.S.
Hometown/Birthplace: Patiala, Punjab, India
Medical School: Government Medical College, Patiala
Hobbies/Interests: Love exploring new iced coffees, swimming to unwind, diving into interesting reads, and spending time outdoors with friends and family
Academic Interests: Gastroenterology, Infectious Diseases, Global Health
Evan Clark, D.O.
Hometown/Birthplace: Waterville, ME
Undergraduate School: University of Richmond
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Travel, Running, Soccer, Skiing
Academic Interests: Hematology/Oncology
Jason Corcoran, D.O.
Hometown/Birthplace: Farmington, CT
Undergraduate School: Lafayette College
Medical School: Alabama College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: CrossFit, hiking, running, lacrosse, cooking
Academic Interests: Pulmonary/Critical Care, Ultrasound, Medical Education
Matt Crawford, M.D.
Hometown/Birthplace: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Undergraduate School: University of Central Florida
Medical School: University of Central Florida
Hobbies/Interests: I am an avid golfer and fan of American football. I love watching the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sundays and also enjoy spending time outdoors hiking, kayaking, and fishing.
Academic Interests: Specialty care including GI, Hematology/Oncology, and Cardiology as well as Hospitalist Medicine. I am also interested in research and development of new medical technologies and devices.
Moana Da Silva Santiago Santiago, M.D.
Hometown/Birthplace: Recife, Brazil
Undergraduate School: Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Medical School: Universidade Federal de Pernambuco
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, traveling, spending time with my dog.
Academic Interests: Hematology/Oncology and GI
Sandy Durosier, D.O.
Hometown/Birthplace: Connecticut and Haiti
Undergraduate School: Wesleyan University
Medical School: A.T. Still University - School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
Hobbies/Interests: My hobbies and interests include hiking, cooking, writing, traveling the world, classes at Orange Theory Fitness (OTF), volunteering in my community, mentoring students, listening to true crime, investigative journalism, and health-related podcasts, watch
Academic Interests: Academic Medicine, Palliative Care, Mentoring & Coaching, Lifestyle Medicine, Primary Care, Healthcare Disparities, Veterans' Health.
Maria Antonia Espinosa, M.D.
Hometown/Birthplace: Loja, Ecuador
Medical School: Universidad Tecnica Particular de Loja
Hobbies/Interests: painting with oil pastels, playing violin, traveling, and spending time with family and friends
Academic Interests: Gastroenterology, Liver Disease, Obesity Medicine, Metabolic Health and Academic Medicine
Tolulope Fashola, B.S.
Hometown/Birthplace: Oyo State, Nigeria
Medical School: College of Medicine, University of Lagos.
Hobbies/Interests: Public speaking, swimming and volleyball
Academic Interests: Hematology and Oncology and Research
Samuel D. Finkelstein, D.O.
Hometown/Birthplace: Toronto, Canada
Undergraduate School: Queen's University
Medical School: Tel Aviv University
Hobbies/Interests: Birdwatching, tennis, golf, board games
Academic Interests: Quality of life in Cancer, Hematology, Lung Transplant, Rheumatology
Christopher Gabbert, D.O.
Hometown/Birthplace: Richmond, VA
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine- Virginia Campus
Hobbies/Interests: Family and friend time, sports (Go Washington Commanders!), board games, Disney, Marvel, anime, stained glass, eating tasty food
Academic Interests: Pulmonary/Critical Care, Infectious Disease
Shivani Garlapati, M.B.B.S.
Hometown/Birthplace: Bengaluru, India
Medical School: Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre, Bengaluru, India
Hobbies/Interests: Yoga, exploring new cuisines and cafes, board games, watching cricket, spending time with friends and family, binge-watching my favorite movies and TV shows
Academic Interests: Rheumatology, Hospital Medicine, Medical Education, Endocrinology
Maha Hadaya, D.O.
Hometown/Birthplace: Hamilton, NJ
Medical School: Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Painting, Board/Video Games, Reading, Digital Art, Hiking
Academic Interests: Pulmonary Critical Care
Saloni Haldule, M.B.B.S.
Hometown/Birthplace: Pune, Maharashtra, India
Undergraduate School:
Medical School: B.J. Govt Medical College, Pune
Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy yoga, baking, watching movies, and exploring new places—especially when it involves trying delicious food with friends!
Academic Interests: Heme/Onc, Rheumatology, Medical Education
Khaled Husain, MB BCh, M.D.
Hometown/Birthplace: Sitra, Bahrain
Medical School: RCSI Medical University of Bahrain
Hobbies/Interests: Basketball, fishing, sea activities, traveling, video games, watching old movies/TV shows
Academic Interests: Advanced and Bariatric Endoscopy, IBD, Teaching
Haley Jensen, M.D.
Hometown/Birthplace: Hackettstown, NJ
Undergraduate School: The Ohio State University
Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, weight-lifting
Academic Interests: Gastroenterology
Gurvir Kaur Mangat, M.D.
Hometown/Birthplace: Brampton, Canada
Undergraduate School: Wilfrid Laurier University
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Reading Fantasy Novels, Long Distance Running, Costco Deal Hunting, Binge-Watching Complete TV Series
Academic Interests: Hematology/Oncology, Medical Education
Kunhee Kim, M.D.
Hometown/Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Undergraduate School: Yonsei University College of Medicine
Medical School: Yonsei University College of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, Singing, Running
Academic Interests: Hematology/Oncology, Hepatology, Artificial Intelligence
Babajide Komolafe, M.B.B.S.
Hometown/Birthplace: Lagos, Nigeria
Undergraduate School: University of Lagos, College of Medicine
Medical School: University of Lagos, College of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Playing Soccer, Traveling, Organizing hang outs and games nights
Academic Interests: Cardiovascular Medicine with specific interests in Cardiomyopathies
Thomas Lunsford, D. O.
Hometown/Birthplace: Jackson, TN
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Louisiana
Hobbies/Interests: Soccer, Fitness, Traveling, Cooking
Academic Interests: Gastroenterology, Medical Education, Pulmonary/Critical Care
Rushali Manhas, D.O.
Hometown/Birthplace: Born in New Delhi, India. Hometown in Sacramento, California
Undergraduate School: UC Davis
Medical School: Touro University California
Hobbies/Interests: Long Distance Running, Hiking, Reading, Dancing
Academic Interests: Hematology/Oncology, Gastroenterology, Medical Education, Global Health/Preventive Medicine
Tory McKnight, M.D.
Ana Metreveli, M.D.
Hometown/Birthplace: Batumi, Georgia
Undergraduate School: N2 Public School
Medical School: David Tvildiani Medical University - DTMU
Hobbies/Interests: Mobile photography, music and singing
Academic Interests: Hospitalist, Academic Medicine, Nephrology, Rheumatology, Women's Health
Tanisha Mishra, M.B.B.S.
Hometown/Birthplace: India
Undergraduate School:
Medical School: Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with friends and family, Traveling
Academic Interests: Internal Medicine, Patient Safety, Medical Education, Clinical Research
Neha Narayanan, D.O.
Hometown/Birthplace: Chesterfield, NJ
Undergraduate School: Rutgers University
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: I love watching movies, painting, and dancing!
Academic Interests: Hospital Medicine
Maya Nasser, M.B.B.S.
Hometown/Birthplace: Hometown: Beirut, Lebanon/ Birthplace: Boston, MA
Undergraduate School: American University of Beirut
Medical School: St. George's University of London
Hobbies/Interests: Fitness, Ski, Tennis, Hiking, Traveling
Academic Interests: Pulmonary Critical Care, Autoimmune Diseases, Medical Education, Global Health, Research
Herleen S. Pabla, M.B.B.S.
Hometown/Birthplace: Chandigarh, India
Medical School: Government Medical College, Chandigarh
Hobbies/Interests: Baking, Dancing, Travelling, Exploring coffee spots
Academic Interests: Medical Education, Global Health, Gastroenterology, Nephrology
Jay Patel, M.D.
Hometown/Birthplace: Palanpur, India
Medical School: B.J. Medical College, Ahmedabad
Hobbies/Interests: Formula 1, racquet sports, biking, cooking, exploring local food scenes, road trips
Academic Interests: Cardiology, Critical Care, Clinical Research, Translational Research
Vaishvik Patel M.D.
Hometown/Birthplace: Brampton, Ontario
Undergraduate School: Western University
Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Cricket, Soccer, Reading books
Academic Interests: Cardiology
Jana Pharoun, M.D.
Hometown/Birthplace: Zahle, Lebanon
Undergraduate School: Lebanese American University (LAU)
Medical School: LAU Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Basketball, Formula 1, hiking, swimming, cooking
Academic Interests: Cardiology, Gastroenterology, and Medical Education
Evan Polly, D.O.
Hometown/Birthplace: Troy, PA
Undergraduate School: Slippery Rock University
Medical School: PCOM
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, soccer playing/coaching, cooking, trivia
Academic Interests: Gastroenterology, Medical Education, Hospital Medicine
Tamara Pyatnitskaya, M.D.
Hometown/Birthplace: Moscow
Medical School: Tbilisi State Medical University
Hobbies/Interests: Photography, planting, art, hiking.
Academic Interests: Hematology & Oncology
Komal Rajpura, D.O.
Hometown/Birthplace: Bhavnagar, India
Undergraduate School: University of Connecticut
Medical School: Campbell University, NC
Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy spending time with my family, reading romance novels, hiking, baking, being outdoors, and shopping.
Academic Interests: Hospitalist or Endocrinology
John Ramatowski, M.D., M.Sc, M.M.Sc
Hometown/Birthplace: Connecticut
Undergraduate School: Tufts University
Medical School: St. George's University
Hobbies/Interests: Vintage sports cars, film photography, Ella Fitzgerald music, and international travel
Academic Interests: Cardiology, Emerging Infectious Diseases, Public Health Education
Muaz Rashid, B.A.O.
Hometown/Birthplace: Barrie, Canada
Undergraduate School: University of Guelph
Medical School: University College Dublin
Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, cooking, traveling
Academic Interests: Gastroenterology and Critical Care
Destino Roman, M.D.
Hometown/Birthplace: Hollywood, Florida
Undergraduate School: University of Florida
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Basketball, Video games, Chess, Going to the Movies
Academic Interests: Cardiology
Andrew Romasco, M.D.
Hometown/Birthplace: Boston, MA
Undergraduate School: University of Massachusetts Amherst
Medical School: University of Massachusetts Chan School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Swimming, chess, baking, reading, and spending time w/ my dogs
Academic Interests: Working with underserved communities, Hematologic & Oncologic Diseases, Palliative Care
Joseph Rorick, D.O.
Hometown/Birthplace: Ithaca, NY
Undergraduate School: Ithaca College
Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Golfing, watching hockey and football, trying new breweries
Academic Interests: Cardiology
Hamza Sajid Dhakam, M.B.B.S.
Hometown/Birthplace: Karachi, Pakistan
Medical School: Aga Khan University Hospital
Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, History & Traveling
Academic Interests: Cardiology
Eliana Sanchez Perez, M.D.
Hometown/Birthplace: Dominican Republic
Medical School: Instituto Tecnologico de Santo Domingo (INTEC)
Hobbies/Interests: Exercise, dancing, outdoor adventuring
Academic Interests: Nephrology, Infectious Disease, Teaching and Mentorship
Gustavo Sanchez, M.D.
Hometown/Birthplace: São Paulo - Brazil
Medical School: Centro Universitario São Camilo
Hobbies/Interests: Playing and watching soccer, watching Marvel movies and series, traveling
Academic Interests: Cardiology
Khaled Sharaan, M.D.
Hometown/Birthplace: Utica, NY
Undergraduate School: Rochester Institute of Technology
Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Billiards, chess, cooking, and tinkering with old electronics
Academic Interests: Gastroenterology, Hospitalist, and Nephrology
Elene Shavgulidze, M.D.
Hometown/Birthplace: Tbilisi, Georgia
Undergraduate School: Tbilisi Classical Gymnasium
Medical School: Tbilisi State Medical University
Hobbies/Interests: Fitness, Cooking, Car tuning, Hiking
Academic Interests: Pulmonary/Critical Care, Academic Medicine
Venkatesh S. Vinyas Shraffi, M.B.B.S.
Hometown/Birthplace: Bengaluru
Medical School: Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences
Hobbies/Interests: Badminton, Pickleball and Indo-fusion cooking
Academic Interests: Impact of Sleep on Cardiovascular Health and Disease
Jeanine Sobh, M.D.
Hometown/Birthplace: Byblos, Lebanon
Undergraduate School: Lebanese American University
Medical School: Lebanese American University
Hobbies/Interests: Piano, cooking, Padel, Sudoku, traveling
Academic Interests: Cardiology, Pulmonary/Critical Care, Endocrinology
Amanda Stroiney, M.D.
Hometown/Birthplace: Enfield, CT
Undergraduate School: Northeastern University
Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Playing piano, yoga, baking, and taking care of my plants
Academic Interests: Hematology/Oncology, Clinical Research
Lana Tarraf Koujock, Lana, M.D.
Hometown/Birthplace: Paris
Undergraduate School: Paris 5 Rene Descartes
Medical School: AUC
Hobbies/Interests: Foodie/coffee culture, Art, Yoga, Nature/hikes
Academic Interests: Women Health, Lifestyle/Integrative Medicine
Thirugnanasambandam Thayumanavan, M.B.B.S.
Hometown/Birthplace: Faridabad, India
Medical School: Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, India
Hobbies/Interests: Field hockey, Chess, Video Games, Sports fan (all kinds)
Academic Interests: Geriatrics, Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Hematology/Oncology
Samuel Vasquez, M.D.
Hometown/Birthplace: Santiago, Dominican Republic
Medical School: Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM)
Hobbies/Interests: Weightlifting, Soccer, Film and TV enthusiast, Video gaming
Academic Interests: Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology
Bruno Velit, M.D.
Hometown/Birthplace: Lima, Peru
Medical School: Universidad Cientifica del Sur
Hobbies/Interests: Weightlifting, Soccer, Puzzles, Geography, Nature
Academic Interests: Infectious Diseases, Hematology/Oncology, Global Health and Medical Education
Sarah Wehbe, M.D.
Prathik Yadu Kumar, M.B.B.S.
Hometown/Birthplace: Bangalore/Shimoga
Medical School: Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute
Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy reading a wide range of books, from Agatha Christie's classic whodunits to William Dalrymple's works on Indian history. I'm also really fond of theatre, I particularly enjoy watching plays in Kannada. In my free time, I love playing chess or diving
Academic Interests: Medical Epistemology, Medical Education, Infectious Diseases, Cardiology
Teigue Young, M.D.
Hometown/Birthplace: Amherst, NH
Undergraduate School: University of New Hampshire
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Pickleball, reading, making espresso, watching the Patriots
Academic Interests: Cardiology/Pulmonology
Ajshe Zulfi, M.D.
Hometown/Birthplace: Trumbull, CT
Undergraduate School: University of Connecticut
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: UConn Women's Basketball (Go Huskies!), Spending time outdoors/going on walks
Academic Interests: Infectious Disease, Health Disparities, Academic Medicine, Healthcare Management and Economics
Preliminary
Sarah Anderson, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Hartford, CT
Undergraduate School: University of Connecticut (Storrs)
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Aerial Silks, Running, Cooking, Dance
Academic Interests: Neurology
Michel Davis, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Susanville, California
Undergraduate School: UNR
Medical School: Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Hobbies/Interests: Photography, Running, Traveling
Academic Interests: Radiology
Athena Loiacono, D.O., M.S.
Birthplace/Hometown: Egg Harbor Twp, NJ
Undergraduate School: Monmouth University
Medical School: Touro College of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Orangetheory Fitness, Snowboarding, Gardening
Academic Interests: All things Radiology
Gabrielle Minta, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Clinton, CT
Undergraduate School: University of Connecticut
Medical School: Frank H Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University
Hobbies/Interests: Peloton, Baking, Reading, Gardening
Academic Interests: Dermatology, Critical Care, Lifestyle Medicine, Medical Education
Christine Parkent, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Pasadena, Maryland
Undergraduate School: Harvard University
Medical School: Frank H Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University
Hobbies/Interests: Surfing, running, volunteer dog-walking at local shelters, hiking with my brothers out west
Academic Interests: Anesthesia, Critical Care
Dermatology Prelim
Joseph Masison, M.D., Ph.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Maryland
Undergraduate School: University of Maryland
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Weightlifting, hiking, fishing, trying new restaurants and coffee shops, spending time with family and friends
Academic Interests: Dermatology, Pathology, Systems Biology, Computer Science
Anesthesia Prelims
Pavan Anant, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Hometown: Cheshire CT, Birthplace: New Haven CT
Medical School: University of Vermont
Hobbies/Interests: Guitar, Rock-climbing, Cooking
Academic Interests: Critical Care, Pain Management, Health Equity
Austin Burns, D.O.
Birthplace/Hometown: Fort Lauderdale, FL
Undergraduate School: Florida State University
Medical School: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Fishing, Hiking, Cooking
Academic Interests: Regional Anesthesia, Medical Education, Pediatric Anesthesia
Matthew Fredericks, M.D.
Caden Hammer, D.O.
Birthplace/Hometown: Medford, Oregon
Undergraduate School: BYU-Idaho
Medical School: LECOM-Elmira
Hobbies/Interests: In my free time I enjoy anything outdoors including hiking, camping, sports and going to the park with my family. I also enjoy watching movies and spending as much time as I can with my wife and two daughters.
Academic Interests: Cardiac Anesthesia
Anya Ivenitsky, D.O.
Birthplace/Hometown: South Salem, NY
Undergraduate School: Amherst College
Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Pottery, Painting, Tennis, Running
Academic Interests: Pediatric Anesthesia, the effects of Anesthesia on Consciousness
Morgan Kozar, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Wilmington, DE
Undergraduate School: Penn State
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Long-distance running, knitting, getting overly invested in my houseplants
Academic Interests: Obstetric Anesthesia, Pediatric Anesthesia, Medical Education, Health Equity, and DEI Initiatives
Adam Martorana, D.O.
Birthplace/Hometown: Pasadena, CA
Undergraduate School: Point Loma Nazarene University
Medical School: A.T. Still School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
Hobbies/Interests: Hiker and novice forager - Trying unique restaurants - Anime (One Piece, JJK, Solo Leveling) - Video games with friends (Mario party/kart, Fortnite, etc.) - Physical activities (swimming, weight lifting, snowboarding) - Traveling to new places - Playing with my cats (Mango and Monkey) - Storm watching with coffee
Academic Interests: Considering a subspecialty in Critical Care or Cardiac Anesthesia. Interested in Global/Public Health but love learning in general so anything!
Aline Reuter Pimenta, M.D.
Hometown/Birthplace: Belo Horizonte, Brasil
Medical School: Faculdade Ciências Médicas de Minas Gerais
Hobbies/Interests: Pottery/ceramics, hiking, reading
Academic Interests: Transplant Anesthesia, Critical Care Management
Abigail Tulchinsky, M.D.
Hometown/Birthplace: West Hartford, CT
Undergraduate School: Hamilton College
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, Skiing, Traveling, and Reading
Academic Interests: All things Anesthesia!
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Sarah Ishaq, D.O.
Birthplace/Hometown: Teaneck, NJ
Undergraduate School: Montclair State University
Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine – Harlem, NY
Hobbies/Interests: Painting, Strength Training, Volleyball, Basketball, Birthday Bucket List (do something never done before during my birthday month)
Academic Interests: Global Health, Sports/Musculoskeletal Medicine, Neurorehabilitation, Orthotics and Prosthetics
Matthew Joseph, D.O.
Birthplace/Hometown: Houston, TX
Undergraduate School: University of Houston
Medical School: University of North Texas Health Science Center - Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Kickboxing, Hiking, Camping, Rock Climbing, Video Games, Movies, and Board Games over wine/cheese
Academic Interests: General Rehabilitation, Cancer Rehabilitation, Neurological Rehabilitation, and Ultrasound
Christina LeMunyon, D.O.
Birthplace/Hometown: Overland Park, KS
Undergraduate School: Drake University
Medical School: Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine - Colorado
Hobbies/Interests: Yoga, snowboarding, visiting National Parks and being outdoors, playing board games and video games
Academic Interests: Spinal Cord Injury, Pediatric Rehabilitation, Adaptive Sports, Academic Medicine
Jake Vogel, D.O.
Birthplace/Hometown: West Nyack, NY
Undergraduate School: Quinnipiac University
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine at Elmira
Hobbies/Interests: Watching football and basketball, playing pickup basketball, reading, writing, and spending time with family and friends
Academic Interests: Pain Management and Sports/Musculoskeletal Medicine
Neurology Prelims
Sema Akkus, M.D.
Alkasabrah Abdel Rahman, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Madaba, Jordan
Medical School: Jordan University of Science and Technology
Hobbies/Interests: Running, chess, watching series
Academic Interests: Vascular Neurology, Neurocritical Care
Aditi Anam M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Connecticut
Undergraduate School: University of Connecticut
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Antique shopping, thrifting, cats, reading
Academic Interests: Neuroimmunology, Multiple Sclerosis, Women's Neurology
Somer Bucholz M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Fargo ND
Undergraduate School: North Dakota State University
Medical School: St. George's University
Hobbies/Interests: Surfing, reading, playing with dogs
Academic Interests: Concussion Protocols and Dementia
Melissa M. Cabrera Ruiz, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
Undergraduate School: University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez Campus
Medical School: University of Puerto Rico Medical Sciences Campus
Hobbies/Interests: Letterboxd (aspiring cinephile), Broadway, Books and Reading, All things Harry Potter, Star Wars, LOTR and Marvel, Singing, Anime
Academic Interests: Epilepsy
Zenia Elavia , M.B.B.S.
Birthplace/Hometown: Mumbai, India
Undergraduate School: GEMS Our Own English High School, Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Medical School: Dr. D. Y. Patil Medical College, Hospital & Research Centre, Pune, India
Hobbies/Interests: Outside of medicine, I find joy and balance through creative expression. I love indulging in art—whether it's painting, sketching, or designing posters—and have even won several art competitions along the way. Writing is another passion of mine; I enjoy penning down poetry and had the opportunity to publish a book titled Alfaaz. These hobbies have not only helped me maintain my well-being through medical school but have also deepened my empathy and perspective, qualities I carry into my work as a future neurologist.
Academic Interests: Through my experiences in neurology, I’ve developed a keen interest in cognitive disorders, movement disorders, and the rapidly advancing field of neuroimmunology. I’m also passionate about teaching—whether it's sharing knowledge with peers or engaging in academic discussions, I find it incredibly rewarding to contribute to a collaborative learning environment.
Yasser Fadlallah, M.D.