Nicole Anastasio, D.O.
Birthplace/Hometown: East Haven, CT
Undergraduate School: Fairfield University
Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, Boating, Gardening, Baking, Shopping
Academic Interests: Gastroenterology, Cardiology, Primary Care
Katarzyna Badzinska, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Bydgoszcz, Poland
Medical School: Collegium Medicum Nicolaus Copernicus University, Bydgoszcz, Poland
Hobbies/Interests: Dancing flamenco, Traveling to Seville (Spain), Backpacking, and Spending Time with Family
Academic Interests: Health (In)Equity, Working with Underserved and Minoritized Communities
Julie Braish, MBBCh
Birthplace/Hometown: Lebanon
Medical School: Beirut Arab University
Hobbies/Interests: Photography, Aviation
Academic Interests: Hematology/Oncology
Olivia Brooks, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Sturbridge, MA
Undergraduate School: Fairfield University
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Golf; trying new restaurants and recipes; journal and book club; research; reading and podcasts; pop music and rom-com movies; fantasy football; my Goldendoodle, Brooklyn
Academic Interests: Pulmonary/Critical Care, Interventional Pulmonology, Clinical Research, Medical Education
Paola Michelle Calle Sarmiento, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Cuenca/Ecuador
Medical School: Universidad Católica de Cuenca
Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, Reading, Painting, Spending Time with Family
Academic Interests: Geriatrics, Endocrinology
Manik Choudhary, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Born in New Delhi India; Grew up in Alpharetta, Georgia
Undergraduate School: University of Georgia
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: All Things Sports! NFL, SEC Football, Golf, Cricket
Academic Interests: Cardiology
Melissa Colaluca, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Toronto, Canada
Undergraduate School: The University of Toronto
Medical School: St. George's University
Hobbies/Interests: Running, Dancing, Singing, Acting, Reading, Music Enthusiast
Academic Interests: Infectious Disease, Gastroenterology, Rheumatology
Sumarah Curry, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Long Island, Bahamas
Undergraduate School: University of South Florida
Medical School: St. George's University
Hobbies/Interests: Beaching/Boating, Baking, Watching Chopped, Listening to Music, Working Out
Academic Interests: Cardiology, Endocrinology, Preventive Medicine
Molly Deakin, D.O.
Birthplace/Hometown: Brookfield, CT
Undergraduate School: West Virginia University
Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Fitness, Anything outdoors, College football Saturdays, Cooking, Hosting parties, Trying New Restaurants, Spending Time with My Family
Academic Interests: Gastroenterology, Pulmonology and Critical Care, Health Equity
William Doemland, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Farmington, CT / Buffalo, NY
Undergraduate School: Central Connecticut State University
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Too many to list! Skiing, biking, cooking and playing music are a few favorites
Academic Interests: General Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Community Medicine, System-based Intervention, Integrative and Adaptive Physiology
Samantha El Warrak, M.B.B.S.
Birthplace/Hometown: Freetown, Sierra Leone/Beirut, Lebanon
Undergraduate School: American University of Beirut
Medical School: St. George's University of London
Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, exploring beaches and tropical places, writing mémoires, playing Muay Thai sports
Academic Interests: Hematology/Oncology, Malignant Hematology, Blood and Marrow Transplantation
Jennifer dos Santos Ferreira, D.O.
Birthplace/Hometown: Hudson, MA/Bridgeport, CT
Undergraduate School: Boston University
Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Baking, reading, listening to podcasts, watching documentaries, spending time with family/friends, my dog
Academic Interests: Undecided, but a little bit of everything
Sriram Garikapati, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: New York City/Born in NJ
Undergraduate School: New York University
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicinee
Hobbies/Interests: Indian classical music, Tennis, Cricket, and Traveling!
Academic Interests: Interested in GI, Cardiology and Hospital Medicine
Garima Gautam, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Delhi, India
Undergraduate School: Boston University
Medical School: St. George's University, Grenada
Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, Exploring new restaurants, Cooking, Kickboxing
Academic Interests: Infectious Disease, Hematology/oncology
Fatima Ghazal, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Beirut, Lebanon
Undergraduate School: Lebanese American University (LAU)
Medical School: LAU Gilbert and Rose-Marie Chagoury School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Dancing, Yoga, Traveling, Baking
Academic Interests: Nephrology, Critical Care
Rachel Gibbs, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Boston, MA
Undergraduate School: Colorado College
Medical School: Ben Gurion University of the Negev
Hobbies/Interests: Modern dance, Anime, Hiking
Academic Interests: Infectious Disease
Kaitlyn Gooding, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Ontario, Canada
Undergraduate School: University of Western Ontario
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Figure skating, Yoga, Snowboarding, Traveling, Finding New Restaurants
Academic Interests: Cardiology, Preventative Health, Academic Medicine
Melodie Hillhouse, M.D., M.P.H.
Birthplace/Hometown: Bahamas
Undergraduate School: University of St. Andrews, Scotland
Medical School: St. George's University
Hobbies/Interests: Music, Traveling, Volleyball, Fitness, Scuba Diving, Cooking/Baking
Academic Interests: Primary Care, Geriatrics, Public Health, Preventive Medicine, Quality Improvement
Lehar Khanna, M.B.B.S.
Birthplace/Hometown: Punjab, India, New Hyde Park, New York
Undergraduate School: Medical School: Dayanand
Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana
Hobbies/Interests: Cuisine Connoisseur, Cynophilist, Traveling and Swimming
Academic Interests: Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Clinical and Translational Science Research, Academic Medicine and Medical Education
Abhigna Kolupoti, M.B.B.S.
Birthplace/Hometown: Vijayawada, India
Medical School: Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Hobbies/Interests: I really enjoy reading novels, especially epic fantasies and historical fiction; playing badminton and throwball; adventure sports such as skydiving, bungee jumping, parasailing, etc.
Academic Interests: Cardiology
Ritika Kompella, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Richmond Hill
Undergraduate School: University of Toronto
Medical School: St. George's University
Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Binging shows and movies on Netflix, All things Harry Potter
Academic Interests: Cardiology, Nephrology
Ippokratis Konstantinidis, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Athens
Medical School: National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Medical School
Hobbies/Interests: Interested in photography, Classical music, Hiking and Skiing. A huge tech enthusiast that also tries to improve on his cooking skills
Academic Interests: Hematology/Oncology, Cardiology and Infectious Diseases
Ina Lico, D.O.
Birthplace/Hometown: Korca, Albania
Undergraduate School: University of Connecticut
Medical School: Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, Tennis, Volleyball, Yoga, Reading, Spending time with family and friends, Cycling
Academic Interests: Preventative medicine, Cardiology, Hematology/Oncology
Dale Long, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Saratoga Springs, NY
Undergraduate School: Quinnipiac University
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Exercise/nutrition, Baseball, Golf, Dog training, Tailoring clothing
Academic Interests: Cardiology (Electrophysiology)
Charbel Matar, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Beirut, Lebanon
Undergraduate School: Holy Spirit University of Kaslik
Medical School: American University of Beirut
Hobbies/Interests: Travel, films, Hiking, Spending time with friends and family
Academic Interests: Hematology/Oncology and Global Oncology
Niala Moallem, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Vancouver, Canada
Undergraduate School: Simon Fraser University
Medical School: St. George’s University
Hobbies/Interests: Soccer, Hiking, Cooking, Traveling, Games night!
Academic Interests: Gastroenterology, Critical Care
Paola Morocho, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Queens, NY
Undergraduate School: The City College of New York
Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University
Hobbies/Interests: Dancing, Foodie, Hiking and spending time with my family and dogs
Academic Interests: Cardiology, Pulmonary/Critical Care
Erind Muco, D.O.
Birthplace/Hometown: Tirana, Albania
Undergraduate School: University of Connecticut
Medical School: Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Playing/watching soccer, Football and basketball. Traveling overseas
Academic Interests: Cardiology, Pulmonary/critical care
Steven Omansky, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Boston, MA
Undergraduate School: University of Massachusetts Amherst
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Film, visual arts, education, swimming, and archery
Academic Interests: Primary care, academic medicine, public health, and equitable healthcare for vulnerable and minority populations with emphasis on the LGBTQ+ community
Haris Patail, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Rancho Cucamonga, California
Undergraduate School: University of California Davis
Medical School: St. George's University
Hobbies/Interests: Basketball, Snowboarding, Music, Coffee, Star Wars, Cartoons, Video games
Academic Interests: Pulmonary Critical Care, Cardiology
Mari-Elena Pino, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Trinidad and Tobago
Medical School: St. George's University
Hobbies/Interests: Animal behavior, Playing tennis
Academic Interests: Pulmonary critical care
Alexandria Plant, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Swoyersville, PA
Undergraduate School: Boston College
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Running, Baking, and Traveling
Academic Interests: Hospitalist, Pulmonary/Critical Care, Academic Medicine
Tara Raj, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Shrewsbury, MA
Undergraduate School: College of the Holy Cross
Medical School: University of Connecticut School of Medicine
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family and friends, Board games, TV shows and movies, Music, Reading
Academic Interests: Medical education, Primary care, undecided fellowship
David Restrepo, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Medellin, Colombia
Medical School: Universidad CES
Hobbies/Interests: Tech, volleyball, soccer
Academic Interests: Gastroenterology
Aida Roman Salcedo, M.D., M.S.
Birthplace/Hometown: Hartford, CT/Lima, Peru
Undergraduate School: University of Saint Joseph
Medical School: George Washington School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Hobbies/Interests: Dancing, Traveling, Watching soccer matches, Hiking, Attending live performances
Academic Interests: Cardiology, Women's Health, Health Equity and Global Health
Rajeev Salunke, M.B.B.S., M.P.H.
Birthplace/Hometown: Mumbai,India/Dubai,UAE
Medical School: Grant Medical College, Mumbai
Hobbies/Interests: Composing Music, Food Academic
Interests: Gastroenterology, Advanced endoscopy
Anjiya Shaikh, M.B.B.S.
Birthplace/Hometown: Karachi
Medical School: Aga Khan University
Hobbies/Interests: Swimming, Hiking, Binge-watching Netflix, and spending time with family and friends
Academic Interests: Critical Care, Gastroenterology
Keerthana Sharma Anand, M.B.B.S.
Birthplace/Hometown: Bangalore, India
Medical School: Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute
Hobbies/Interests: Literature and non-fiction, Tennis, Zoology, Podcasts and YouTube!
Academic Interests: Medicine, Radiology, Interdisciplinary medicine
Aditi Singh, M.B.B.S.
Birthplace/Hometown: Lucknow/Hyderabad
Medical School: Gandhi Medical College and Hospital
Hobbies/Interests: Huge fan of tennis and Roger Federer in particular! I love traveling and exploring different cultures and cuisines. Waiting for the world to reopen to tick places off my bucket list. 22 countries and counting… A foodie, you will always find something cooking in my kitchen. A perfect day for me is spent on the beach; swimming and snorkeling! Academic Interests: Nephrology; Global Health and Health disparities; Women’s Health
Kerry Singh, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Trinidad and Tobago
Undergraduate School: MIT
Medical School: St. George's University
Hobbies/Interests: Woodworking, Competitive math, Chess, Soccer
Academic Interests: Cardiology
Zhayna Spooner, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: St. Lucia
Undergraduate School: St. George's University
Medical School: St. George's University
Hobbies/Interests: Fitness, Experiencing new restaurants/Food, Almost anything outdoors
Academic Interests: Pulmonology, Critical Care, Interventional Pulmonology, Health Equity
Rebecca Teich-McGoldrick, D.O.
Birthplace/Hometown: Lots of Places, USA
Undergraduate School: The University of Georgia
Medical School: A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona Hobbies/Interests: Drawing, Records, Reading, Walks, Hanging with my cat Thomas, Being hilarious, and napping (with Thomas).
Academic Interests: Critical care medicine, Palliative care/hospice, Street medicine, Addiction medicine.
Moe Uddin, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: New Milford, CT
Undergraduate School: University of Connecticut
Medical School: University of Connecticut
Hobbies/Interests: Exercising, Video games, Exploring food
Academic Interests: Medical education, Infectious diseases, Medical leadership
Siddharth Venkat Ramanan, M.B.B.S.
Birthplace/Hometown: Tamil Nadu, India
Medical School: Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Hobbies/Interests: Cycling, Gardening, Music
Academic Interests: Hospital Medicine, Nephrology, Gastroenterology
Jan Zeman, M.D.
Birthplace/Hometown: Prague, Czech Republic
Medical School: 3rd Medical Faculty, Charles University in Prague
Hobbies/Interests: Tennis, Soccer, Basketball, Cross-country skiing, Table tennis, Swimming
Academic Interests: Cardiology