Chief Residents
2024-2025
Nazeera Ghanie, MD MBA
Hometown: Queens, New York
Name of Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine
Why I chose Downstate for my IM Residency: Training at an academic center in an urban setting with a great community, healthy work culture, diverse pathologies, and high volumes was prioritized in my rank list. SUNY Downstate Internal Medicine furnishes this experience while immersed in a collaborative culture with opportunities for community outreach, research, and teaching. Treating patients in the heart of Brooklyn with limited resources provides unique challenges and training experiences that prepare trainees to practice anywhere.
Career/Research Interests: Cardiovascular Disease, Business Administration in Medicine
Klynt Bally, MBBS
Hometown: Trinidad and Tobago
Name of Medical School: University of the West Indies, Trinidad and Tobago
Why I chose Downstate for my IM Residency: Downstate serves a unique group of patients, with pathologies that are unlike any other. This experience truly equips you to become a skilled and confident internist. It's a genuine privilege to work with an underserved community and deliver high-quality care.
Career/Research Interests: Endocrinology
Hobbies: Huge foodie - I love to explore new restaurants and coffee shops, running, swimming. Find me anywhere with a beach
Sahil Chaddha, MD MS
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Name of Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia
Why I chose Downstate for my IM Residency: I chose SUNY Downstate for my Internal Medicine residency because of the unparalleled academic and clinical opportunities it provides. The high patient volume and diverse case mix allowed me to gain hands-on experience with a wide range of conditions while serving an underserved community, which aligns with my passion for providing compassionate and impactful care.
Career/Research Interests: Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.
Hobbies: Traveling, hiking, camping
Nazima Khatun, MBBS
Hometown: West Bengal, India
Name of Medical School: MVJ Medical College & Research Hospital, Karnataka, India
Why I chose Downstate for my IM Residency: I chose this program due to its commitment to serving a diverse and underserved population. The program offers a comprehensive clinical experience through multiple site rotations, allowing me to learn from various attending physicians. This exposure has been invaluable in honing my clinical skills and deepening my understanding of patient care. With excellent hands-on training in a supportive environment, SUNY Downstate is the ideal setting for my residency and professional growth.
Career/Research Interests: Cardiovascular Disease
Hobbies: Gardening, Cooking, Travelling, Kayaking
Roy Wang, MD
Hometown: Columbia, Maryland
Name of Medical School: Fudan University: Shanghai Medical College
Why I chose Downstate for my IM Residency: High volume setting with diverse patient population which has been instrumental in honing my diagnostic and management skills.
Career/Research Interests: Cardiology
Hobbies: Computer science, running, photography, foodie
Boris Avizov, DO
Hometown: Queens, New York
Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
Why I chose Downstate for my IM residency: Working in an underserved community allowed me to grow in many ways as both clinician and person. Also working in four unique hospital systems exposed me to a diverse range of patient populations and pathology. Plus can’t beat NYC food options.
Career/Research Interests: Pulmonary/Critical Care, Medical Education, business of medicine
Hobbies: Weight training, Avid New York Knicks fan, Dragon Ball Z, Handball