Diagnostic Radiology Residency

Meet Our Residents

Fifth-Year Residents: IR Integrated Residency

Samuel Fordyce, MD

  • Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
  • Undergraduate: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
  • Medical School: Albany Medical College

In my spare time I like skiing, soccer, jigsaw puzzles, and cooking.

 

 

Fourth-Year Residents

Juhi Deolankar, MD (IR Integrated, Chief Resident)

  • Hometown: Marlboro, NJ
  • Undergraduate: University of Sheffield, United Kingdom
  • Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

In my spare time I like hiking, running, playing basketball and soccer, baking, traveling.

Amanda Felsen, MD

  • Hometown: Englewood, NJ
  • Undergraduate: Yeshiva University Stern College for Women
  • Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine

In my spare time I like reading historical fiction, gluten free cooking and baking, crossword puzzles.

Alex Lin, MD (Chief Resident)

  • Hometown: Paramus, NJ
  • Undergraduate: Rutgers University
  • Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

In my spare time I like cooking with cast iron, preparing matcha drinks and desserts, playing tennis, bowling, practicing the ukulele, exploring art museums, hiking, playing video games, being a movie/TV fan, working out at the gym, traveling.

Sean Matuszak, MD (IR Integrated)

  • Hometown: Wakefield, RI
  • Undergraduate: Boston University
  • Medical School: Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

In my spare time I like to compete in triathalons, read science fiction and fantasy, and perform comedy sketches.

Sean O'Rourke, MD

  • Hometown: Rockville Center, NY
  • Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame
  • Medical School: New York Medical College

In my spare time I like to play golf, compete in triathalons, hike, watch college football.

 
Omid Shafaat, MD

Omid Shafaat, MD (IR Integrated)

  • Hometown: Isfahan, Iran
  • Undergraduate: Arak University of Medical Sciences, Health Services
  • Medical School: Arak University of Medical Sciences, Health Services

In my spare time I like calligraphy and caricature drawing, cooking Mediterranean cuisine, and vollyball.

 

Dylan Tan, MD

  • Hometown: Toledo, OH
  • Undergraduate: Harvard College
  • Medical School: Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

In my spare time I like playing board games, photography, and walking my dog.

Jin Yoon, MD

  • Hometown: Cary, NC
  • Undergraduate: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  • Medical School: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

In my spare time I like breakdancing, hip-hop dance, rock climbing, basketball, escape rooms, puzzles.

 

Yili Zhao, MD

  • Hometown: Shrewsbury, MA
  • Undergraduate: Tufts University
  • Medical School: Weill Cornell Medicine

In my spare time I like arts and crafts, baking and eating sourdough bread, hiking, jigsaw puzzles.

Third-Year Residents

Alexander Beekman, MD

  • Hometown: Teaneck, NJ
  • Undergraduate: New York University
  • Medical School: Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine

In my spare time I enjoy all things sports including playing tennis and watching football, and completing the NY Times crossword puzzle daily.

Blake Caldwell, MD, PhD (IR Integrated)

  • Hometown: Boulder, CO
  • Undergraduate: University of Colorado at Boulder
  • Medical School: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

In my spare time I like cycling, running, and espresso brewing.

Ariel Felman, MD

  • Hometown: Teaneck, NJ
  • Undergraduate: Columbia University
  • Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine

In my spare time I like running, hiking, podcasts, and spending time with my family.

William Gibson, MD

  • Hometown: Mangham, LA
  • Undergraduate: Louisiana Tech University
  • Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans

In my spare time I enjoy travel, especially roadtripping, and trying new foods.

Sirajul Islam, MD

  • Hometown, Queens, NY
  • Undergraduate: New York University
  • Medical School: New York Medical College

In my spare time I'm a big fan of playing and watching soccer, and cooking Bengali dishes and grilling.

Andrew Ko, MD

  • Hometown: Goyang, South Korea
  • Undergraduate: University of Texas, Austin
  • Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine

In my spare time I love to try new foods, sing karaoke, travel, and play video games with friends. I also enjoy running, swimming, and working out.

Adam Misseldine, MD

  • Hometown: Orlando, FL
  • Undergraduate: University of Florida Gainesville, Florida
  • Medical School: Western Michigan University Homer Stryker MD School of Medicine

In my spare time I like to fly planes, weightlifting, golf, and intramural sports.

Brett Musialowicz, MD (IR Integrated)

  • Hometown: Linden, NJ
  • Undergraduate: Fordham University
  • Medical School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

In my spare time I like playing and composing piano music, distance running, weightlifting, and I'm a movie and TV critic and enthusiast. 

Second-Year Residents

Mustufa Babar, MD

  • Hometown: Queens, NY
  • Undergraduate: Stonybrook University
  • Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine

In my spare time I like weightlifting, watching horror films, and participating in medical education and community outreach. 

 

Srinivas Cherukuri, MD (IR Integrated)

  • Hometown: Chicago, IL
  • Undergraduate: Brown University
  • Medical School: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

In my spare time I'm involved in human rights advocacy, community outreach, speech debate, and tutoring/mentoring.

Michelle Clark, MD (IR Integrated)

  • Hometown: New York City
  • Undergraduate: Barnard College
  • Medical School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine

In my spare time I enjoy home improvement projects, creating art, and running.

Kathy Dai, MD

  • Hometown: Chapel Hill, NC
  • Undergraduate: Duke University
  • Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine

In my spare time I like running and picnicking in Central Park, reading, listening to podcasts, and barre classes.

Jacqueline Dragon, MD

  • Hometown: Tenafly, NJ
  • Undergraduate: Princeton University
  • Medical School: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

In my spare time I dance bachata and participate in community outreach, and I also enjoy art and photography

Aneka Khilnani, MD

  • Hometown: Pasadena, CA
  • Undergraduate: Santa Clara University
  • Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

In my spare time I enjoy promoting wellness, community outreach, and public health projects.

Mia Nishikawa, MD

  • Hometown: Houston, TX
  • Undergraduate: Yale University
  • Medical School: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons

In my spare time I enjoy music and playing the piano, mentoring, and human rights advocacy.

Laura Santos, MD

  • Hometown: Barranquilla, Colombia
  • Undergraduate: Piedmont University
  • Medical School: Universidad del Norte Programade Medicina Colombia

In my spare time I participate in clinical and translational research and community outreach. 

Ashley Williams, MD

  • Hometown: Washington DC
  • Undergraduate: Howard University
  • Medical School: Oakland University Beaumont School of Medicine

In my spare time I enjoy cooking and exploring new restaurants, upcycling, reality TV, and participating in global health projects. 

 

First-year Residents

Marco Arocha Lopez, MD

Marco Arocha-Lopez, MD (IR Integrated)

  • Hometown: San Juan, Puerto Rico
  • Undergraduate: Inter American University of Puerto Rico San German
  • Medical School: Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine

In my spare time I enjoy soccer and was a member of Puerto Rico's National Soccer Team. 

 
Elana Friedman, MD

Elana Friedman, MD

  • Hometown: Monsey , NY
  • Undergraduate: Lander College for Women
  • Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine

In my spare time I enjoy pencil drawing and watercolor painting, going to art museums, running, reading, and cooking. 

 
Sophia Huang, MD

Sophia Huang, MD

  • Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
  • Undergraduate: State University of New York at Binghamton
  • Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences at the University of Buffalo

In my spare time I enjoy NYC handball, hiking, anime, cooking, reality TV, and mahjong.

 
Zenab Jamil, MD

Zenab Jamil, MD

  • Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
  • Undergraduate: City University of New York Brooklyn College
  • Medical School: SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine

In my spare time I enjoy Quran journaling, reading, running, trying out new food spots, exploring nature, and spending time with friends and family. 

 
Ashwin Reddy, MD

Ashwin Reddy, MD

  • Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
  • Undergraduate: Carnegie Mellon University
  • Medical School: The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University

In my spare time I enjoy playing the violin, trivia, yoga, reading, and running. 

 
Victor Rodriguez, MD

Victor Rodriguez, MD

  • San Francisco, CA
  • Undergraduate: San Francisco State University
  • Medical School: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons

In my spare time I enjoy biking, soccer, and spending time with my kids. 

 
Romina Tafreshi, MD

Romina Tafreshi, MD 

  • Hometown: Westchester, NY
  • Undergraduate: Barnard College
  • Medical School: Donald & Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

In my spare time I enjoy cooking, knitting and sewing, plants, and spending time with family and friends. 

 
Chuka Ukekwe, MD

Chukwuka ‘Chuka’ Ukekwe, MD

  • Hometown: Bronx, NY
  • Undergraduate: State University of New York at Stony Brook
  • Medical School: Eastern Virgina Medical School at Old Dominion University

In my spare time I enjoy Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, weightlifting, running, reading, and foreign languages. 

 
Artur Wysoczanski, MD

Artur Wysoczanski, MD

  • Hometown: New York, NY
  • Undergraduate: University of Massachusetts-Amherst
  • Medical School: Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons

In my spare time I enjoy hiking and reading. 

 

 
Gavin Yuan, MD

Gavin Yuan, MD (IR Integrated)

  • Hometown: Valhalla, New York
  • Undergraduate: Vanderbilt University
  • Medical School: New York Medical College

In my spare time I enjoy competitive club swimming, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, reading historical fiction, traveling, country music, and collecting mechanical watches. 

 

 
 
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