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
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, 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
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
Medical School: B.J. Government 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: Hematology/Oncology, 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
Mohamed Khalil, M.B.B.Ch.
Birthplace/Hometown: Cairo, Egypt
Undergraduate School: Cairo University
Medical School: Cairo University Faculty of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Playing water polo, traveling, exploring different cuisines, and volunteering in community health projects
Academic Interests: Internal medicine, cardiology, cardiac imaging, preventive medicine, and patient education in underserved communities
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
Bhoowit Lerttiendamrong, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Bangkok, Thailand
Medical School: Chulalongkorn University
Hobbies/Interests: Table tennis, badminton, movies, traveling
Academic Interests: Infectious Diseases, Cardiology, Global Health/Public Health
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.
Hometown: Old Lyme, CT
Medical School: New York Medical College
Prior Training: Research Fellowship, Thomas Jefferson University; Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Residency, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)
Hobbies/Interests: Soccer, volleyball, pickleball, football, ultimate frisbee, lawn games, arts and crafts, creative writing
Academic Interests: Primary care, rural medicine, outpatient procedural management as an application of my surgical experience
Rafael Mendes, M.D.
Hometown/Birthplace: São Luís, Maranhão, Brazil
Medical School: Federal University of Maranhão (Universidade Federal do Maranhão, UFMA), Brazil
Hobbies/Interests: Guitar playing and singing, cooking, hiking with a good field guide at hand, exploring new places, reading philosophy
Academic Interests: Internal Medicine, Endocrinology, Weight Loss Medicine, Geriatrics, Philosophy of Medicine
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
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 and 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 with my dogs
Academic Interests: Working With Underserved Communities, Hematologic and 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, and 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, M.D.
Hometown/Birthplace: Paris
Undergraduate School: Paris 5 Rene Descartes
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
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
Ali Toufaily, M.D.
Hometown/Birthplace: Doueir, Lebanon
Undergraduate School: Lebanese American University (LAU)
Medical School: LAU Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, Baking, Poetry Writing, Gym, Board Games, Harry Potter (go Ravenclaw)
Academic Interests: Pulmonary Medicine, Interstitial Lung Diseases, Pulmonary Hypertension, Critical Care Medicine, Medical Education
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.
Hometown/Birthplace: Beirut, Lebanon
Medical School: American University of Beirut
Hobbies/Interests: Playing the piano, going on walks in nature, traveling, baking, building legos, bouldering
Academic Interests: Gastroenterology, with a focus on GI cancer risk prediction and early detection
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