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

Maria Akiki, M.D.

Birthplace/Hometown: Beirut, Lebanon
Undergraduate Holy Spirit University of Kaslik
Medical School: Holy Spirit University of Kaslik
Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, Cooking, Spending time with family and friends
Academic Interests: Preventive medicine, Infection control, Antimicrobial stewardship, Transplant infectious disease, Travel medicine, Medical education, Global health

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

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

Mohsen Basiri, M.D.

Birthplace/Hometown: North Haven, CT
Medical School: Mashhad University of Medical Science
Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, Spending time with family, Watching movies
Academic Interests: Medical education, Biostatistics, Vascular biology

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

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

Samer Habeel, M.D.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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