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Residents 2025-2026

Categorical Residents

 

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Sanya Ahmed, MD

  • Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland
  • Undergraduate: University of Maryland Baltimore County
  • Medical School: SUNY Downstate College of Medicine
  • Clinical Interest: Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Hobbies: Painting, cooking, horse riding, and reading.
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: I always enjoy trying out a new restaurant!
  • One goal for the coming year: I aspire to be a better patient advocate in the coming year.
 Dr. Olivia Blanchard

Olivia Blanchard, MD

  • Hometown: Bethesda, MD
  • Undergraduate: Harvard University
  • Medical School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Clinical Interest: Surgical oncology, HPB, Peds
  • Hobbies: Hiking, canoeing, running, traveling, painting, reading
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Trying new cuisines and seeing live performances
  • One goal for the coming year: Bonding with my co-residents, becoming the most effective team member I can be
  • Publications
 Dr. Arya Gaddam

Aryamaan Gaddam, MD

  • Hometown: Brighton, MI
  • Undergraduate: University of Michigan
  • Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine
  • Clinical Interest: Thoracic Surgery, Organ Transplantation
  • Hobbies:  Weightlifting, Sci-Fi Books, Basketball, Playing with my Cats, Real Time Strategy Games, Podcasts, DJing
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Exploring different concert venues and trying new coffee shops with my partner
  • One goal for the coming year: Learning how to be an effective teacher for medical students interested in Surgery
Dr. Hasheet Kaur

Hashmeet Kaur, MD

  • Hometown: Punjab, India
  • Undergraduate: N/A
  • Medical School: Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences
  • Clinical Interest: Undecided
  • Hobbies: Hiking, Traveling, Cooking
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Trying out new restaurants
Dr. Antonios Klaroudas Antonios Klaroudas, MD
  • Hometown: Ioannina, Greece
  • Medical School: University of Ioannina, School of Medicine
  •  Clinical Interest: General Surgery, Transplantation, Immunology
  • Hobbies: Avid CrossFit athlete
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Exploring NYC’s vibrant neighborhoods and parks
  • Publications  
Dr. Sharon Shu

Sharon Shu, MD

  • Hometown: Marietta, GA
  • Undergraduate: Columbia University in the City of New York
  • Medical School: University of Queensland
  • Clinical Interest: Minimally invasive surgery
  • Hobbies: Dance, guitar, hiking and camping
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Keeping up with new restaurants and desserts, summertime picnics and Shakespeare in the Park
  • Publications  
Dr. Eric Sun

Eric Sun, MD

  • Hometown: Kingwood, TX
  • Undergraduate: University of Texas at Austin
  • Medical School: University of Texas HSC San Antonio
  • Clinical Interest: Colorectal surgery, surgical oncology
  • Hobbies: Ultimate frisbee, volleyball, movies, cooking
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Explore parks and museums and learn about the history of the city
  • One goal for the coming year: Survive, maybe even thrive
Dr. Katherine Trudeau

Katherine Trudeau, MD, MPH

  • Hometown: Upland, Indiana
  • Undergraduate: Taylor University
  • Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine 
  • Clinical Interest: Trauma and Acute Care, Public Health and Health Systems
  • Hobbies: Board games, sewing, and taking care of my many houseplants
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Visiting the world-class botanical gardens here
  • One goal for the coming year: Explore the city and make new friends here!

Preliminary Residents

Dr. Adesiyakan Adedotun

Adesiyakan Adedotun, MBBS, MSC

  • Hometown: Nigeria
  • Undergraduate: University of Maiduguri
  • Medical School: University of Maiduguri
  • Clinical Interest: Minimally invasive surgery, Urology
  • Hobbies: I love to play Chess, Acoustic guitars, and travel to new places
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: I love to visit the many museums, enjoy street performances and Try new rests
  • One goal for the coming year: To build on last year’s success and learn from her failures.
Dr. Alexa De La Fuente Hagopian

Alexa De la Fuente Hagopian, MD

  • Hometown: Cuernavaca, Morelos, México
  • Medical School: Universidad de las Americas Puebla
  • Clinical Interest: Peripheral nerve surgery // Plastic Surgery
  • Hobbies: Running, cooking, baking, and watching TV series (lovee FRIENDS and Superstore)
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: This is my first time in NYC!!
  • One goal for the coming year: My goal is to learn as much as I possibly can, from mentors and colleagues. As well as demonstrating my skills in the service and care of others. 
  • Publications
Dr. Sarah Fangmeyer

Sarah Kathleen Fangmeyer, DO

  • Hometown: Reston, VA
  • Undergraduate: William & Mary
  • Medical School: Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Clinical Interest: Social determinants of health, veteran and underserved healthcare, head and neck surgery, sleep medicine
  • Hobbies: Connecting with friends (both old and new), singing, cooking and baking, reading, hiking, exploring new places, searching for the perfect latte
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Checking out the endless supply of new coffee shops and restaurants, going for walks in parks and neighborhoods, going to shows
  • One goal for the coming year: To grow professionally and personally through authentic and synergystic relationships with my team
  • Publications
Dr. Sarah Lee

Sarah Yelin Lee, MD, MPH

  • Hometown: Fishkill, NY
  • Undergraduate: Smith College
  • Medical School: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, College of Medicine
  • Clinical Interest: Pediatric Surgery
  • Hobbies: Walking while listening to music, arts & crafts
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Trying new restaurants and desserts
  • One goal for the coming year: Maintaining my streak for Duolingo
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Sangwoo Lim, MD

  • Hometown: Gwangju, Korea/Irvine, California 
  • Undergraduate: Chonnam National University 
  • Medical School: Chonnam National University, College of Medicine
  • Clinical Interest: Trauma Surgery, Surgical Critical Care
  • Hobbies: American classic Novels, home poultry farming, and viola
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Spicy Indian and Turkish cuisine
  • One goal for the coming year: Being a part of the team and advocating for patients and their families.
  • Publications
 

Jack Nasar, MD

 

Eleftheria Slika, MD

Dr. Razan Eltilib

Razan Taj Eltilib, MD, MS

  • Hometown: Charlotte, NC
  • Undergraduate: Duke University Bachelors, Duke University Masters
  • Medical School: SUNY Downstate
  • Hobbies: I love to dance! I love ballet and I’ve had the joy of performing in multiple on-stage productions.  Fitness is a big part of my lifestyle, I love Solidcore, lifting weights, my run club, and my amazing bike club. I enjoy biking around the city, running along scenic paths, and exploring new restaurants with my friends. 
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Taking dance classes at studios like Alvin Ailey, Broadway Dance Center, Steps on Broadway, and Peridance, and performing in seasonal showcases that bring my love for the stage to life. 
  • One goal for the coming year: During my surgery intern year, my goal is to build a strong foundation in perioperative care by refining my clinical judgment, technical skills, and efficiency both on the wards and in the operating room. 
  • Publications
Dr. Eleam Uchenna

Eleam Uchenna, MD

  • Hometown: Enugu, Nigeria
  • Undergraduate: Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Nigeria
  • Medical School: Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
  • Clinical Interest: Trauma / colorectal surgery
  • Hobbies: Watching and analyzing  soccer (I am a staunch Real Madrid supporter); Traveling; Cooking
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Physically visiting every street of NYC and having a memento of each street.
  • One goal for the coming year: Progression in my surgical training and career
Dr. Michael Vaglica

Michael Vaglica, DDS, MD

  • Hometown: Bethpage, New York
  • Undergraduate: St. John’s University
  • Medical School: SUNY Downstate College of Medicine
  • Clinical Interest: Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
  • Hobbies: Traveling and baseball
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Trying new restaurants and going to Citi Field to watch the New York Mets
  • One goal for the coming year: My goal is to continue building a strong foundation in surgical principles and patient management while actively learning from my peers, and mentors to grow as a well-rounded, and competent surgical resident. 
  • Publications
 

Joshua Yaminian, MD

 

Categorical Residents

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Moshe Baitelman, MD

  • Hometown: Vancouver, BC
  • Undergraduate: Tuoro College
  • Medical School: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
  • Clinical Interest: Minimally Invasive Surgery, Plastic Reconstruction, Technical Innovation, Quality Improvement
  • Hobbies: Hockey, snowboarding, mountain biking. the Buffalo Bills, reading, family time
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Exploring the architecture and experiencing Broadway
  • Publications
Dr. Chrsitina Falcone

Christina Falcone, MD

  • Hometown: Santa Clarita, California
  • Undergraduate: University of California, Los Angeles
  • Medical School: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine 
  • Clinical Interest: Colorectal surgery, trauma surgery
  • Hobbies: Playing basketball, playing the piano, reading, traveling
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Go to jazz clubs, explore new neighborhoods, walk the Brooklyn Bridge
Dr. Uma Mahajan

 Uma Mahajan, MD

  • Hometown: Union City, California
  • Undergraduate: Case Western Reserve University
  • Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
  • Clinical Interest: Undecided
  • Hobbies: hiking, yoga, reading, national parks
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Exploring parks, museums
  • Publications  
 

Dhanya Ramachandran, MD

Dr. Justine Rosalez

Justine Rosalez, MD

  • Hometown: Salem, Oregon
  • Undergraduate: NYU
  • Medical School: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, College of Medicine
  • Clinical Interest: Trauma and Surgical Critical Care
  • Hobbies: Baking, reading, weight lifting, and scary movies
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Explore the incredible food scene, anything that involves live music (particularly jazz), finding new cafes with great coffee to read and study in
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Evelyn Ross, MD

  • Hometown: Pleasantville, NJ
  • Undergraduate: Johns Hopkins University
  • Medical School: University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
  • Clinical Interest: General Surgery, Improving Health Disparities
  • Hobbies: Basketball, drumming
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Going to concerts, Exploring the local music scene
  • Publications
Dr. Angela Ward

Angela Ward, MD

  • Hometown: Chicago, IL
  • Undergraduate: University of Missouri
  • Medical School: Meharry Medical College
  • Clinical Interest: Pediatric Surgery, Surgical Oncology
  • Hobbies: Traveling, Hiking, Playing with my dogs, Going to Disney World
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: I'm new to the city so I'm looking forward to experiencing the numerous foods and things New York has to offer 
Dr. shawmiya yogendran

Shawmiya Yogendran MD, MS

  • Hometown: Toronto, Canada
  • Undergraduate: University of Western Ontario
  • Medical School: St. George's University
  • Clinical Interest: Minimally Invasive Surgery, Colorectal Surgery
  • Hobbies: Reading sci-fi, fitness, cooking
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Happy hour with friends, long walks

 


Preliminary Residents

Dr. Nitsuh Ayele

Nitsuh Ayele, MD

  • Hometown: Jimma
  • Undergraduate: Jimma University Class of 2021
  • Medical School: Jimma University College of Public Health and Medical Sciences
  • Clinical Interest: General Surgery
  • Hobbies: Playing badminton, swimming and workouts
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Visiting museums and visiting parks in the Spring
  • One goal for the coming year: Getting categorical position in general surgery
  • Publications
  Purity Chepkoech, MD
Dr. Claudia Farrulla

Claudia Isabel Colon Farrulla, MD

  • Hometown: San Juan, PR
  • Undergraduate: Universidad de Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras
  • Medical School: Universidad Central del Caribe
  • Clinical Interest: Breast Surgery
  • Hobbies: Baking, Legos, Reading and Traveling
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Not sure yet, but excited to find out!
  Kingsley Cruickshank, MD
Dr. Ankita Lakshmanan

Ankita Lakshmanan, MBBS

  • Hometown: Mumbai, India
  • Medical School: Rural Medical College of Pravara Medical Trust, India
  • Clinical Interest: Surgical Oncology, Global Surgery, Plastic Surgery
  • Hobbies: Singing, Portrait Sketching - pencil/ charcoal, mindfulness practitioner and mental health advocacy, travelling, reading
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Brunches with friends and family, karaoke nights, long neighborhood strolls, exploring the parks, live music and concerts
  • One goal for the coming year: To grow into a more capable and confident surgical resident, while also diving deeper into surgical research and exploring ways to make a difference through community and global health—combining what I love in the OR with my drive to serve beyond it
  • Publications
Dr. Niloufar Shababi

Niloufar Shababi, MD

  • Hometown: Tehran, Iran
  • Medical School: Tehran University of Medical Sciences
  • Clinical Interest: Trauma Surgery, Surgical Critical Care
  • Hobbies: Playing the piano, collecting vinyl recordings
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Getting lost in MoMA, Finding small venues, Try new restaurants and bars
  • One goal for the coming year: Find a scrub cap that gets more compliments than I do after a clean sign-out.
  • Publications
Dr. Dilbagh Singh

Dilbagh Singh, MD

  • Hometown: NYC, NY
  • Undergraduate: CUNY York College
  • Medical School: American University of Antigua
  • Clinical Interest: Coordinated care
  • Hobbies: Photography, Hiking
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Going out to restaurants, cafes, parks
  • One goal for the coming year: Improving on Clinical Judgement

 

Dr. Sydney Song

Sydney Shengye Song, MD PhD

  • Hometown: Brookline, MA
  • Undergraduate: Boston College
  • Medical School: Case Western Reserve Universtiy
  • Clinical Interest: Exploring
  • Hobbies: painting, dance, travel, and food
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: I am a new resident in NYC; please let me know if you have any suggestions!
  • Publications

 

 

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Mohammad Afsh, MD

  • Hometown: Beirut, Lebanon
  • Undergraduate: University of California, Berkeley
  • Medical School: California University of Science and Medicine
  • Clinical Interest: Trauma and Critical Care
  • Hobbies: Skiing, hiking, bouldering
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Comedy shows and taking my dogs to prospect park!
  • Publications
 

Sanjana Balachandra, MD

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Nishat Choudhary, MD

  • Hometown: Queens, NY
  • Undergraduate: City University of New York
  • Medical School: CUNY School of Medicine
  • Clinical Interest: Undecided
  • Hobbies: Bouldering, traveling, and cooking
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Trying out new restaurants and dessert spots
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Christopher Thomas Nichols, MD, MS

  • Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
  • Undergraduate: Syracuse University
  • Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
  • Clinical Interest: Pediatric Surgery
  • Hobbies: Chess, trying new restaurants, basketball.
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Seeing the Yankees and Giants play as much as possible.
  • Publications

ramirez

Ashley Ramirez, MD, MS

  • Hometown: Miami, FL
  • Undergraduate: University of Central Florida
  • Medical School: Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
  • Clinical Interest: Surgical Oncology, Colorectal Surgery, General Surgery
  • Hobbies: Video games, gardening, painting and drawing, collecting vintage vinyl records
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Trying all sorts of food and experiencing the seasons.
  • Publications
seo

Nuley Seo, MD

  • Hometown: Yeosu, Korea / St. Louis, MO
  • Undergraduate: University of Rochester
  • Medical School: University of Toronto Temerty Faculty of Medicine
  • Clinical Interest: Pediatric Surgery, General Surgery, Acute Care Surgery
  • Hobbies: Anything Chinchilla-related (including caring for two), Baduk, baking, biking, crochet, hiking, K-Drama, K-Pop
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Food!
  • Publications
surendrakumar

Nalini Surendrakumar, MD

  • Hometown: Toronto, Canada
  • Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
  • Clinical Interest: Surgical Oncology, Plastic Surgery
  • Hobbies: Hot Yoga, going for walks at Prospect Park
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Finding different restaurants and coffee shops to try
  • Publications
thau

Lauren Thau, MD

  • Hometown: Woodcliff Lake, NJ
  • Undergraduate: Ramapo College
  • Medical School: Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
  • Clinical Interest: Undecided 
  • Hobbies: Volleyball, dogs, reading
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Exploring the city, new restaurants and bars, hanging out with friends
  • Publications
Dr. Zheng Nianye

Nianye (Jack) Zheng, MD, PhD

  • Hometown: Kunming, China
  • Undergraduate: Chongqing Medical University
  • Medical School: Chongqing Medical University/Peking University
  • Clinical Interest: Thoracic surgery, Plastic surgery, Surgical oncology
  • Hobbies: Photography, swimming
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Food trucks and MET
  • Publications  

 

alikhan

Sukaina B. Alikhan, MD

  • Hometown: Dubai, UAE
  • Undergraduate: Rutgers University
  • Medical School: American University of Antigua College of Medicine
  • Clinical Interest: Undecided
  • Hobbies: Tennis
  • Favorite Things to Do in NYC: Brunch, spending time with family and friends, traveling
khan

Maryam Ali Khan, MD

  • Hometown: Lahore, Pakistan
  • Medical School: CMH Lahore Medical College, Pakistan
  • Clinical Interest: Vascular Surgery, Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Transplant Surgery
  • Hobbies: Reading, exploring the outdoors
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Exploring the different cuisines and museums
  • Publications

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Pablo A. Cuartas, MD

  • Hometown: Marion, IL
  • Undergraduate: Washington University in St. Louis
  • Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
  • Clinical Interest: Acute Care Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Surgical and Clinical Ethics
  • Hobbies: Playing guitar, snowboarding, watching Formula 1, reading and discussing philosophy, road trips
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Exploring local concert venues, going for runs, trying different restaurants
kass

Lana Kass-Gergi, MD

  • Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
  • Undergraduate: SUNY Binghamton
  • Medical School: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
  • Clinical Interest: Trauma Surgery, Surgical Critical Care
  • Hobbies: Baking, traveling, reading
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Trying new restaurants, walking or biking down the West Side Highway, taking the South Brooklyn ferry, talking about how much I love NYC
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Tasnia Mahmud, MD

  • Hometown: Queens, NY
  • Undergraduate: Brooklyn College
  • Medical School: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University School of Medicine
  • Clinical Interest: Immigrant and Refugee Health, Trauma and Acute Care Surgery
  • Hobbies: Art, fashion, gaming, pop culture
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Going to restaurants, reading in cafes, shopping
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Josué Menard, MD

  • Hometown: Miami, FL
  • Undergraduate: University of West Florida
  • Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
  • Clinical Interest: Critical Care Surgery
  • Hobbies: 3D printer building, RC cars and drones, music appreciation
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Finding the best parking spots to avoid tickets
perrotti

John Perrotti, MD

  • Hometown: New York, NY
  • Undergraduate: Union College
  • Medical School: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
  • Hobbies: Reading, Business and Finance, Aviation
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Park and waterfront walks
scrivens

Emily Scrivens Aviles, MD

  • Hometown: Portland, OR
  • Undergraduate: Loyola Marymount University
  • Medical School: Oregon Health and Sciences University
  • Clinical Interest: Minimally Invasive Surgery
  • Hobbies: Volleyball, yoga, hiking, baking
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Trying new restaurants, going to broadway shows and concerts

 

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Michael Chen, MD

  • Hometown: Queens, NY
  • Undergraduate: Stony Brook University
  • Medical School: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
  • Research Fellowship: Surgical Oncology at Washington University in St. Louis
  • Clinical Interest: Surgical Oncology, Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgery, Cancer Immunotherapy
  • Hobbies: Biking, cooking, piano
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Hole-in-the-wall eats, walking everywhere
Dr. Tomas Daviu Molinari

Tomás Daviú-Molinari, MD

  • Hometown: Guaynabo, PR
  • Undergraduate: Syracuse University
  • Medical School: Universidad Central del Caribe
  • Research Fellowship: iNSPIRe Surgical Outcomes Research at SUNY Downstate Department of Surgery
  • Clinical Interest: Vascular Surgery
  • Hobbies: Basketball, baseball, motorsport, weightlifting, running, cycling, gaming, and guitar
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Biking and discovering new routes to the City. Days out in parks and beaches when warm and sunny. Discovering new restaurants, and learning about different types of food
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Vincent Dodson, MD

  • Hometown: Montville, NJ
  • Undergraduate: New York University
  • Medical School: New Jersey Medical School
  • Clinical Interest: Undecided
  • Hobbies: Biking, hiking, filming/video editing
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Ramen shops, biking, watching soccer games in rowdy pubs
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Ahmed Eldeib, MD

  • Hometown: Alexandria, Egypt
  • Medical School: Alfaisal University
  • Clinical Interest: Minimally Invasive Surgery, Thoracic Surgery, and Hand Surgery
  • Hobbies: Running, scuba diving, slowly working on my pilot’s license
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Explore the city. Hang out with friends
Dr. Jodi-Ann Edwards

Jodi-Ann Edwards, MD

  • Hometown: Manchester, Jamaica & South Florida
  • Undergraduate: Florida Atlantic University
  • Medical School: Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
  • Research Fellowship: SUNY Downstate Dept. of Surgery 1) Pancreatic Surgery (lab), Quality Improvement,  Surgical Education,  (2019-2022), 2) iNSPIRe Surgical Outcomes, Healthcare Equity Research (2023-2024)
  • Clinical Interest: Breast Surgical Oncology 
  • Hobbies: Podcast hosting, blogging, cooking, volunteering, and Brooklyn indoor gardening
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Brunch with friends and family in BK and The City, Sushi at Fushimi (Bayridge), Ice cream from Malai (Gowanus)
  • Publications
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Timothy N. Le, MD

  • Hometown: Newport Beach, CA
  • Undergraduate: University of California, Irvine
  • Medical School: St. George's University
  • Clinical Interest: Colorectal Surgery
  • Hobbies: Restaurant Hopping, watching shows/movies/plays
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Eating at different steak/sushi/pizza places
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Sagar Rohondia, MD

  • Hometown: Mumbai, India
  • Undergraduate: D.G. Ruparel College of Arts, Sciences, and Commence
  • Medical School: Seth GS Medical College and King Edward Memorial Hospital
  • Research Fellowship: Thoracic Surgery at Mount Sinai
  • Clinical Interest: Thoracic Surgery
  • Hobbies: Cooking, soccer, camping, dancing
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Meeting new people, trying new food, learning about various cultural experiences
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Cristina Solis-Pomales, MD

  • Hometown: San Juan, PR
  • Undergraduate: Boston College
  • Medical School: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine
  • Research Fellowship: iNSPIRe Surgical Outcomes Research at SUNY Downstate Department of Surgery
  • Clinical Interest: Breast Surgical Oncology
  • Hobbies: Makeup artistry and special effects, movies, cooking
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Picnics in Prospect Park, walks down the Brooklyn Bridge, trying out new restaurants 

 

 

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Claire C. Ferguson, MD

  • Hometown: Winchester, MA
  • Undergraduate: Boston College
  • Medical School: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
  • Research Fellowship: Hybrid of iNSPIRe Surgical Outcomes Research at SUNY Downstate Dept. of Surgery and Surgical Education and Simulation at Massachusetts General Hospital   
  • Clinical Interest: Pediatric Surgery, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Trauma Surgery
  • Hobbies: Boston Sports, drawing, skiing, barre, reading
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Live music and drinks at Café Wha?
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Ron Shemtov, MD

  • Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
  • Undergraduate: University of California, Los Angeles
  • Medical School: Sackler School of Medicine
  • Clinical Interest: Undecided
  • Hobbies: Traveling, snowboarding, hiking, dogs
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: Walking around the city
  • Publications
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Solomon Seckler, MD

  • Hometown: Boca Raton, FL
  • Undergraduate: Columbia University
  • Medical School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
  • Clinical Interest: Undecided
  • Hobbies: Triathlon, kiteboarding, reading history, making espresso
  • Favorite things to do in NYC: NY Philharmonic, reading in the Conservatory Garden