Meet Our Residents
Tolani Ajagbe
PGY-1
Tolani joined our residency program in 2012. He graduated from the University of Ibadan in Nigeria.
PGY-1
Tolani joined our residency program in 2012. He graduated from the University of Ibadan in Nigeria.
Narmin Aliji
PGY-2
General Adult Track Narmin joined our residency program in July 2011 with a current interest in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry . She did her undergraduate at Houston Baptist University in art and biology, and she completed her medical school training at St. George's University. She's a born and raised Texan and looks forward to all 4 seasonal changes the northeast has to offer. In her spare time, she enjoys painting, cooking, baking, eating, hiking, biking and whatever else the great outdoors or life has to offer!
PGY-2
General Adult Track Narmin joined our residency program in July 2011 with a current interest in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry . She did her undergraduate at Houston Baptist University in art and biology, and she completed her medical school training at St. George's University. She's a born and raised Texan and looks forward to all 4 seasonal changes the northeast has to offer. In her spare time, she enjoys painting, cooking, baking, eating, hiking, biking and whatever else the great outdoors or life has to offer!
Theresa Blatchford
PGY-1
Theresa joined our residency program in 2012. She graduated from Clarkson University with a B.S. in Biology and completed her medical school training at St. Geroge’s University. She is from Amsterdam, NY and loves all that upstate New York has to offer. In her spare time she enjoys running, biking, travelling, reading, trying new restaurants and spending time with friends and family.
PGY-1
Theresa joined our residency program in 2012. She graduated from Clarkson University with a B.S. in Biology and completed her medical school training at St. Geroge’s University. She is from Amsterdam, NY and loves all that upstate New York has to offer. In her spare time she enjoys running, biking, travelling, reading, trying new restaurants and spending time with friends and family.
Hilary Gamble
PGY-1
Hilary hails from Upstate NY and has a strong connection to this part of the state. She went to Hamilton College for her undergraduate training and graduated medical school from SUNY Upstate Medical University here in Syracuse. When she isn’t working, she very much enjoys spending time with her two dogs, a yellow lab and a great dane. They are her passion outside of medicine and Preston (yellow lab) is a therapy dog. In addition, she tries to make the most of her days off as she often explores Skaneateles, Green Lakes State Park, and other lovely spots in the nearby area. Between kayaking, biking, joining volleyball teams, hiking local trails, and even snorkeling and SCUBA diving, there is more than enough to keep them occupied! Vacation time is great for the yearly ski trips and SCUBA adventures. This is a great area no matter where your interests lie.
PGY-1
Hilary hails from Upstate NY and has a strong connection to this part of the state. She went to Hamilton College for her undergraduate training and graduated medical school from SUNY Upstate Medical University here in Syracuse. When she isn’t working, she very much enjoys spending time with her two dogs, a yellow lab and a great dane. They are her passion outside of medicine and Preston (yellow lab) is a therapy dog. In addition, she tries to make the most of her days off as she often explores Skaneateles, Green Lakes State Park, and other lovely spots in the nearby area. Between kayaking, biking, joining volleyball teams, hiking local trails, and even snorkeling and SCUBA diving, there is more than enough to keep them occupied! Vacation time is great for the yearly ski trips and SCUBA adventures. This is a great area no matter where your interests lie.
Mark Giordano
PGY-1
Mark joined our program in 2012. He currently plans to pursue a career in Adult Psychiatry, but is considering specializing in Forensic or Child and Adolescent Psychiatry as well. He received his undergraduate degree in English Literature from San Fransisco State University and his medical degree from New York Medical College. When he is not spending time with his wife, 6 year old daughter and his 4 and 2 year old sons, Mark likes to watch movies, exercise, write fiction, read and catch up on his sleep.
PGY-1
Mark joined our program in 2012. He currently plans to pursue a career in Adult Psychiatry, but is considering specializing in Forensic or Child and Adolescent Psychiatry as well. He received his undergraduate degree in English Literature from San Fransisco State University and his medical degree from New York Medical College. When he is not spending time with his wife, 6 year old daughter and his 4 and 2 year old sons, Mark likes to watch movies, exercise, write fiction, read and catch up on his sleep.
Viral Goradia
PGY-2
General Adult Psychiatry Viral joined our residency program in 2011. Growing up, he wanted to be a mathematician, but his adventurous zeal drove him towards psychiatry. He went to medical school in Bombay, India and plans to continue his career with a special interest in Psychotherapy. He enjoys reading (his favorites are - any book by P.G.Wodehouse, Calvin and Hobbes comic strips and sports related autobiographies). In his spare time he enjoys Woody Allen and Alfred Hitchcock movies and is a big fan of South Park and Futurama. He enjoys watching sports of any kind (usually because he cannot play most of them). He is also an avid quizzer and loves participating in and conducting sports, film and trivia quizzes. He is currently adjusting to life away from home by learning how to cook (usually with disastrous results) and awaiting the famous Syracuse winter (which he hopes will be a good respite from the tropical furnace known as India).
PGY-2
General Adult Psychiatry Viral joined our residency program in 2011. Growing up, he wanted to be a mathematician, but his adventurous zeal drove him towards psychiatry. He went to medical school in Bombay, India and plans to continue his career with a special interest in Psychotherapy. He enjoys reading (his favorites are - any book by P.G.Wodehouse, Calvin and Hobbes comic strips and sports related autobiographies). In his spare time he enjoys Woody Allen and Alfred Hitchcock movies and is a big fan of South Park and Futurama. He enjoys watching sports of any kind (usually because he cannot play most of them). He is also an avid quizzer and loves participating in and conducting sports, film and trivia quizzes. He is currently adjusting to life away from home by learning how to cook (usually with disastrous results) and awaiting the famous Syracuse winter (which he hopes will be a good respite from the tropical furnace known as India).
Charles Harris
PGY-3
Child Psychiatry Track Charles Harris joined our residency in 2010. Charles graduated from Upstate Medical University.
PGY-3
Child Psychiatry Track Charles Harris joined our residency in 2010. Charles graduated from Upstate Medical University.
Luba Leontieva
PGY-2
General Adult Track Luba joined our residency program in 2011. She came to the United States from St. Petersburg, Russia in 1997. She practiced psychiatry in Russia for seven years. She received her PhD in Psychology from West Virginia University in 2004 and worked as a research psychologist in our department and as a licensed psychologist at a state psychiatric hospital in Syracuse. She is interested in treating adults with major mental illness and doing research in the area of schizophrenia, cognition, addiction, and borderline personality disorder. She settled in the Syracuse area and enjoys arts, travel,skiing, yoga, and spending time with her husband and her daughter. She also enjoys her cat, Watson.
PGY-2
General Adult Track Luba joined our residency program in 2011. She came to the United States from St. Petersburg, Russia in 1997. She practiced psychiatry in Russia for seven years. She received her PhD in Psychology from West Virginia University in 2004 and worked as a research psychologist in our department and as a licensed psychologist at a state psychiatric hospital in Syracuse. She is interested in treating adults with major mental illness and doing research in the area of schizophrenia, cognition, addiction, and borderline personality disorder. She settled in the Syracuse area and enjoys arts, travel,skiing, yoga, and spending time with her husband and her daughter. She also enjoys her cat, Watson.
Eric MacMaster
PGY-2
General Adult Track Eric joined our residency program in 2011. He graduated from Elmira College with a degree in Biology. He is a graduate of SUNY Upstate Medical University. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is his area of interest. Eric has been a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area and other than developing a high tolerance for snow, will be more than happy to recommend things to do around the area. In his spare time he enjoys traveling internationally, cooking, hiking, and building/refinishing furniture.
PGY-2
General Adult Track Eric joined our residency program in 2011. He graduated from Elmira College with a degree in Biology. He is a graduate of SUNY Upstate Medical University. Child & Adolescent Psychiatry is his area of interest. Eric has been a lifetime resident of the Syracuse area and other than developing a high tolerance for snow, will be more than happy to recommend things to do around the area. In his spare time he enjoys traveling internationally, cooking, hiking, and building/refinishing furniture.
Mirabelle Mattar
PGY-1
Mirabelle has traveled thousands of miles all the way from the Land of Cedars (her hometown, Lebanon) to the City of Salt to pursue a psychiatry residency program in the United States. She genuinely believes that this country will offer her a valuable integrative learning experience and culturally diverse clinical exposure. Going by Tolkien’s words “not all who wander are lost”, Mirabelle finds joy in wandering, discovering, and dissecting life’s joys and sorrows… all with a broad bright smile! She is fascinated by Cinema and finds in movies a lot to speculate about and contemplate. She also enjoys reading and considers Scott Peck's book "The Road Less Traveled" a prodigy. Mirabelle believes that relocating away from her family will make her a more avid visitor of the“cooking lab”. She had a sushi making experience at home (successful) with howtocooksushi.com; yet it seems she will try harder to look into howtosurviveburningyourfood.com now! And what’s better than dancing to burn these calories, especially when it is Latin dance, one of Mirabelle’s favorite genres. Mirabelle is very motivated and is looking forward to making the best out of her stay in Syracuse!
PGY-1
Mirabelle has traveled thousands of miles all the way from the Land of Cedars (her hometown, Lebanon) to the City of Salt to pursue a psychiatry residency program in the United States. She genuinely believes that this country will offer her a valuable integrative learning experience and culturally diverse clinical exposure. Going by Tolkien’s words “not all who wander are lost”, Mirabelle finds joy in wandering, discovering, and dissecting life’s joys and sorrows… all with a broad bright smile! She is fascinated by Cinema and finds in movies a lot to speculate about and contemplate. She also enjoys reading and considers Scott Peck's book "The Road Less Traveled" a prodigy. Mirabelle believes that relocating away from her family will make her a more avid visitor of the“cooking lab”. She had a sushi making experience at home (successful) with howtocooksushi.com; yet it seems she will try harder to look into howtosurviveburningyourfood.com now! And what’s better than dancing to burn these calories, especially when it is Latin dance, one of Mirabelle’s favorite genres. Mirabelle is very motivated and is looking forward to making the best out of her stay in Syracuse!
Robert Nastasi
PGY-4
General Adult Psychiatry Robert Nastasi joined our residency in 2010. Robert graduated from Upstate Medical University where he worked on research projects in ADHD and Velocardiofacial Syndrome (VCFS). Robert received his undergraduate degree form Binghamton University, earning a BA in History. Prior to beginning his Psychiatry residency, he spent his first two years after medical school in a residency in Anesthesia. He has many interests academically, is a certified acupuncturist, and enjoys working with people. Robert lives with his wife Wendy, who is earning her PhD at Syracuse University, dog Tommy and their cat, Thomas. Traveling, food, scuba, golf, and poker are a few of his hobbies.
PGY-4
General Adult Psychiatry Robert Nastasi joined our residency in 2010. Robert graduated from Upstate Medical University where he worked on research projects in ADHD and Velocardiofacial Syndrome (VCFS). Robert received his undergraduate degree form Binghamton University, earning a BA in History. Prior to beginning his Psychiatry residency, he spent his first two years after medical school in a residency in Anesthesia. He has many interests academically, is a certified acupuncturist, and enjoys working with people. Robert lives with his wife Wendy, who is earning her PhD at Syracuse University, dog Tommy and their cat, Thomas. Traveling, food, scuba, golf, and poker are a few of his hobbies.
Curtis Phillips
PGY-2
General Adult Psychiatry Curtis joined the program in 2011 and plans to pursue a career in General Psychiatry right now but has a keen interest in Addiction and Psychosomatic Psychiatry. His went to St.George's University Grenada for both undergraduate studies and medical school. Curtis is from Trinidad and Tobago but is looking forward to the infamous Syracuse winter to perfect his skiing skills which are currently nonexistent. In his spare time Curtis enjoys volleyball, soccer and FIFA.
PGY-2
General Adult Psychiatry Curtis joined the program in 2011 and plans to pursue a career in General Psychiatry right now but has a keen interest in Addiction and Psychosomatic Psychiatry. His went to St.George's University Grenada for both undergraduate studies and medical school. Curtis is from Trinidad and Tobago but is looking forward to the infamous Syracuse winter to perfect his skiing skills which are currently nonexistent. In his spare time Curtis enjoys volleyball, soccer and FIFA.
Don Pilch
PGY-3
General Adult Psychiatry Don joined our residency program in 2010 and plans to pursue a career in plain vanilla adult psychiatry. He received a BS in accounting from Clarkson University, worked in business for several years, worked as a massage therapist for a few years, and then returned to his home town, Syracuse, for his medical education at Upstate Medical University. Don occasionally teaches a massage therapy elective at Upstate. He hopes to include some elements of his prior work experiences in his adult psychiatry practice.
PGY-3
General Adult Psychiatry Don joined our residency program in 2010 and plans to pursue a career in plain vanilla adult psychiatry. He received a BS in accounting from Clarkson University, worked in business for several years, worked as a massage therapist for a few years, and then returned to his home town, Syracuse, for his medical education at Upstate Medical University. Don occasionally teaches a massage therapy elective at Upstate. He hopes to include some elements of his prior work experiences in his adult psychiatry practice.
Kamal Poovalingam
PGY-2
General Adult Psychiatry Kamal completed her medical school in PSG IMS and R in South India and is interested in pursuing a fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry.
PGY-2
General Adult Psychiatry Kamal completed her medical school in PSG IMS and R in South India and is interested in pursuing a fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry.
Seethalakshmi Ramanathan
PGY-4 Seetha completed her residency in psychiatry in Mumbai, India. Subsequently, she moved to the US and chose SUNY Upstate as it offered a good blend of neurobiology and psychotherapy along with a good research track.
PGY-4 Seetha completed her residency in psychiatry in Mumbai, India. Subsequently, she moved to the US and chose SUNY Upstate as it offered a good blend of neurobiology and psychotherapy along with a good research track.
Yajaira Rodriguez
PGY-4
Adult Psychiatry Track Yajaira Rodriguez joined our residency in 2009. She completed medical school at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. She was born and raised in Edinburg, TX where all of her family still resides; has never experienced a "real" winter and is looking forward to a white Christmas (we'll see if this changes)! In her spare time, Yajaira loves reading, relaxing, working out, and spending time with friends and family.
PGY-4
Adult Psychiatry Track Yajaira Rodriguez joined our residency in 2009. She completed medical school at The University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. She was born and raised in Edinburg, TX where all of her family still resides; has never experienced a "real" winter and is looking forward to a white Christmas (we'll see if this changes)! In her spare time, Yajaira loves reading, relaxing, working out, and spending time with friends and family.
Diane St. Fleur
PGY-3
NPA Track Diane St. Fleur joined our residency in 2010. She is a graduate of Upstate Medical University.
PGY-3
NPA Track Diane St. Fleur joined our residency in 2010. She is a graduate of Upstate Medical University.
Jennifer Selvarajah
PGY-3
Adult Psychiatry Track Jennifer Selvarajah joined our residency in 2010. She graduated from Guy's and St. Thomas's Medical at the University of London, completed a Residency in Family Medicine in the United Kingdom, and is an Associate of the Royal Collete of General Practitioners. Jennifer has worked on the Schizophrenia Genome Psychiatry Cohort and was a Research Assistant with Dr. Brian Johnson on a Meta-analysis looking at the safety and efficacy of NSAID's compared to Opioids for the treatment of pain. She is looking forward to gaining experience in Psychotherapy and plans to continue to contribute to research during and after her Residency training. Jennifer enjoys painting, gardening, exploring nature trails, and baking with her son.
PGY-3
Adult Psychiatry Track Jennifer Selvarajah joined our residency in 2010. She graduated from Guy's and St. Thomas's Medical at the University of London, completed a Residency in Family Medicine in the United Kingdom, and is an Associate of the Royal Collete of General Practitioners. Jennifer has worked on the Schizophrenia Genome Psychiatry Cohort and was a Research Assistant with Dr. Brian Johnson on a Meta-analysis looking at the safety and efficacy of NSAID's compared to Opioids for the treatment of pain. She is looking forward to gaining experience in Psychotherapy and plans to continue to contribute to research during and after her Residency training. Jennifer enjoys painting, gardening, exploring nature trails, and baking with her son.
Swati Shivale
PGY-1
Swati graduated from Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, where she spent some time working as a house physician in Psychiatry, followed by a short internship at Dr Glatt's PsychGENe lab, here at SUNY Upstate. She was drawn to Psychiatry in her attempt to understand and research human resilience in the face of suffering. She's currently interested in research related to the biological basis of mental health and sometimes fantasizes about a career in academic psychiatry. Among other things, she cares for good food, great wit and free verse.
PGY-1
Swati graduated from Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai, where she spent some time working as a house physician in Psychiatry, followed by a short internship at Dr Glatt's PsychGENe lab, here at SUNY Upstate. She was drawn to Psychiatry in her attempt to understand and research human resilience in the face of suffering. She's currently interested in research related to the biological basis of mental health and sometimes fantasizes about a career in academic psychiatry. Among other things, she cares for good food, great wit and free verse.
Sonal Sinha
PGY-1
Sonal joined our program in July 2012. He graduated from Northeastern Ohio University.
PGY-1
Sonal joined our program in July 2012. He graduated from Northeastern Ohio University.
Jamie Vizcarra
PGY-3
Adult Psychiatry Track Jamie graduated medical school from Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her career interests include Addiction Psychiatry. During medical school she participated in a research fellowship at the Institute for Research, Education and Teaching of Addictions in Pittsburgh, Pa. She graduated with a B.A. in biology and psychology from Caldwell College in New Jersey. In her spare time Jamie loves to travel and write poetry.
PGY-3
Adult Psychiatry Track Jamie graduated medical school from Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine. Her career interests include Addiction Psychiatry. During medical school she participated in a research fellowship at the Institute for Research, Education and Teaching of Addictions in Pittsburgh, Pa. She graduated with a B.A. in biology and psychology from Caldwell College in New Jersey. In her spare time Jamie loves to travel and write poetry.
Kate Walia
PGY-4
General Adult Psychiatry Kate joined the residency program in 2009 after graduating from a combined BS/MD program at CUNY-City College and Dartmouth Medical School. Kate was born in the suburbs of Buffalo, and in her spare weekends will not infrequently go back to visit family and friends. She also enjoys dinner with friends, reading, spending time outside, and tending her plants.
PGY-4
General Adult Psychiatry Kate joined the residency program in 2009 after graduating from a combined BS/MD program at CUNY-City College and Dartmouth Medical School. Kate was born in the suburbs of Buffalo, and in her spare weekends will not infrequently go back to visit family and friends. She also enjoys dinner with friends, reading, spending time outside, and tending her plants.
Nisha Warikoo
PGY-3
Child Psychiatry Track Nisha Warikoo joined our residency in 2010. She Graduated from B.J. Medical College, Pune.
PGY-3
Child Psychiatry Track Nisha Warikoo joined our residency in 2010. She Graduated from B.J. Medical College, Pune.
Allison Werner
PGY-4
Adult Psychiatry Track Allison joined the residency program in 2009 after graduating from medical school training here at Upstate Medical University. Prior to medical school she graduated from the University of Rochester with a bachelors degree in psychology as well as biology. Allison was born in Rochester, NY. She spent most of her childhood in a suburb outside of Boston, Massachusetts. For some reason, she couldn't stay away from Upstate New York because she came back for college, medical school and beyond! Other than psychiatry, Allison enjoys spending her time relaxing which includes (but is not limited to!) reading (mainly non-fiction), being outside, and spending time with friends and family including her cat Lizzie. She also enjoys painting which she hopes to get more time for sometime soon!
PGY-4
Adult Psychiatry Track Allison joined the residency program in 2009 after graduating from medical school training here at Upstate Medical University. Prior to medical school she graduated from the University of Rochester with a bachelors degree in psychology as well as biology. Allison was born in Rochester, NY. She spent most of her childhood in a suburb outside of Boston, Massachusetts. For some reason, she couldn't stay away from Upstate New York because she came back for college, medical school and beyond! Other than psychiatry, Allison enjoys spending her time relaxing which includes (but is not limited to!) reading (mainly non-fiction), being outside, and spending time with friends and family including her cat Lizzie. She also enjoys painting which she hopes to get more time for sometime soon!
Brandon Yeager
PGY-3
Adult Psychiatry Track Brandon Yeager joined our residency in 2010. He is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine.
PGY-3
Adult Psychiatry Track Brandon Yeager joined our residency in 2010. He is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine.
Our Graduates—Where Are They Now
Carolina Arevalo
General Adult Psychiatry Carolina gradudated June, 2009 and has moved on to pracitce in New York City. She is from Columbia, South America, and completed her medical school training there. She came to Syracuse for her residency in 2005 after spending two years in New York City volunteering through World Psychiatric Association. She is interested in sharpening her psychotherapy skills for a future career in general adult psychiatry. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband in New York City, visiting friends, going to the movies, and fishing.
General Adult Psychiatry Carolina gradudated June, 2009 and has moved on to pracitce in New York City. She is from Columbia, South America, and completed her medical school training there. She came to Syracuse for her residency in 2005 after spending two years in New York City volunteering through World Psychiatric Association. She is interested in sharpening her psychotherapy skills for a future career in general adult psychiatry. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband in New York City, visiting friends, going to the movies, and fishing.
Raman Arora
General Adult Psychiatry Raman graduated in June, 2009 and joined a private practice in Seattle. His undergraduate and medical school training were at the University of Sydney in Australia. In his spare time he enjoys a good bottle of wine, spending time with his dogs (and his wife), and coming to work with wonderful colleagues! Words of wisdom that help put our profession and life in perspective—"madness is real".
General Adult Psychiatry Raman graduated in June, 2009 and joined a private practice in Seattle. His undergraduate and medical school training were at the University of Sydney in Australia. In his spare time he enjoys a good bottle of wine, spending time with his dogs (and his wife), and coming to work with wonderful colleagues! Words of wisdom that help put our profession and life in perspective—"madness is real".
Sunny P. Aslam
Child Psychiatary Sunny joined our residency program in 2007 and is fascinated by the confluence of psychosocial factors and mental illness. He attended medical school at Saba University, Saba, Netherlands Antilles. Sunny was thrilled to be awarded the Gold Humanism in Medicine Award by the SUNY Upstate medical students. He currently volunteers at a free clinic in Syracuse, treating indigent patients and teaching medical students about psychiatry. Sunny plans on pursuing child and adolescent psychiatry in an inpatient, academic setting. In his free time, Sunny loves to play with his four-year-old daughter, Ayesha, or can be found at Syracuse University basketball games.
Child Psychiatary Sunny joined our residency program in 2007 and is fascinated by the confluence of psychosocial factors and mental illness. He attended medical school at Saba University, Saba, Netherlands Antilles. Sunny was thrilled to be awarded the Gold Humanism in Medicine Award by the SUNY Upstate medical students. He currently volunteers at a free clinic in Syracuse, treating indigent patients and teaching medical students about psychiatry. Sunny plans on pursuing child and adolescent psychiatry in an inpatient, academic setting. In his free time, Sunny loves to play with his four-year-old daughter, Ayesha, or can be found at Syracuse University basketball games.
Dana Cohen
Graduate
General Adult Psychiatry Dana graduated from our program in 2010. Her numerous interests initially led her towards a career in Ob/Gyn, but her love and appreciation of the human condition and interplay of psychosocial factors upon health drew her back towards Psychiatry. While in college, Dana majored in Human Biology, Health, and Society and minored in Human Development and Nutrition. She received a B.S. with Distinction from Cornell University. She attended medical school at Upstate Medical University, and subsequently returned here as a psychiatry resident. In her spare time, Dana enjoys philosophizing with her husband, Vadim Izgur (yes, they did meet in residency!) - although now that they are new parents, spare time is at a premium. She also enjoys practically every water sport that exists and is happiest when on a boat or in the ocean. (Feel free to ask her about her accidental kayaking trip across the Long Island Sound.) Other hobbies include cross-country skiing, reading, playing the piano, and challenging herself to the fullest.
Graduate
General Adult Psychiatry Dana graduated from our program in 2010. Her numerous interests initially led her towards a career in Ob/Gyn, but her love and appreciation of the human condition and interplay of psychosocial factors upon health drew her back towards Psychiatry. While in college, Dana majored in Human Biology, Health, and Society and minored in Human Development and Nutrition. She received a B.S. with Distinction from Cornell University. She attended medical school at Upstate Medical University, and subsequently returned here as a psychiatry resident. In her spare time, Dana enjoys philosophizing with her husband, Vadim Izgur (yes, they did meet in residency!) - although now that they are new parents, spare time is at a premium. She also enjoys practically every water sport that exists and is happiest when on a boat or in the ocean. (Feel free to ask her about her accidental kayaking trip across the Long Island Sound.) Other hobbies include cross-country skiing, reading, playing the piano, and challenging herself to the fullest.
Kim Duque
Graduate
General Adult Psychiatry Kim graduated from our program in June, 2010.
Graduate
General Adult Psychiatry Kim graduated from our program in June, 2010.
Elisha Greggo
PGY-3
Adult Program/Child Track Elisha Greggo joined our residency in 2008. She attended Upstate Medical School here in Syracuse. She received a B.S. in Animal Sciences with a minor in Chemistry from the University of Illinois. While at Upstate, Elisha was involved as a consultant to the S.C.HOPE Clinic and presented 3 posters at National meetings. She is pursuing Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of South Carolina. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her two dogs, reading classic and popular fiction, playing soccer and in the summer likes to spend quality time on her family's boat in Cooperstown. She also loves to travel, especially in Europe, and spent a semester studying literature in England during college.
PGY-3
Adult Program/Child Track Elisha Greggo joined our residency in 2008. She attended Upstate Medical School here in Syracuse. She received a B.S. in Animal Sciences with a minor in Chemistry from the University of Illinois. While at Upstate, Elisha was involved as a consultant to the S.C.HOPE Clinic and presented 3 posters at National meetings. She is pursuing Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of South Carolina. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her two dogs, reading classic and popular fiction, playing soccer and in the summer likes to spend quality time on her family's boat in Cooperstown. She also loves to travel, especially in Europe, and spent a semester studying literature in England during college.
Vadim Izgur
Graduate
General Adult Program Vadim Izgur graduated from our program in June, 2010. He was originally born in Belarus, but has lived an equal time in Philadelphia and Kansas, where he graduated from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and received his B.S. in Biochemistry prior to that from Wichita State University. He avidly adores animals of all sorts, and enjoys playing with his corn snake, Leonard. Since joining our program he met and married Dana Cohen, another of our psychiatry residents, and they are now proud new parents. In his spare time, he really enjoys movies, tennis, board games, and, yes, linguistics.
Graduate
General Adult Program Vadim Izgur graduated from our program in June, 2010. He was originally born in Belarus, but has lived an equal time in Philadelphia and Kansas, where he graduated from the University of Kansas School of Medicine and received his B.S. in Biochemistry prior to that from Wichita State University. He avidly adores animals of all sorts, and enjoys playing with his corn snake, Leonard. Since joining our program he met and married Dana Cohen, another of our psychiatry residents, and they are now proud new parents. In his spare time, he really enjoys movies, tennis, board games, and, yes, linguistics.
Prashant Kaul
Graduate Prashant Kaul graduated from our program in June, 2010 and has become a part of our Department Faculty. He is now working at the VA Medical Center in Syracuse.
Graduate Prashant Kaul graduated from our program in June, 2010 and has become a part of our Department Faculty. He is now working at the VA Medical Center in Syracuse.
Shilpa Sachdeva
PGY-4
Child and Research Track Shilpa joined our residency program in 2007. She completed her medical school in New Delhi, India where she was also born and brought up. She is passionate about many aspects of psychiatry, but it is Child and Adolescent psychiatry that she wants to invest her future in. During Dr. Sachdeva’s residency, she presented at least 8 or more posters at national meetings and a half dozen or more before she arrived at Upstate. She served as chief resident from 2010 – 2011. Her clinical interests include suicidality and para-suicidal behavior in adolescents and adults , personality disorders , and Internet Psychiatry. We are delighted that Dr. Sachdeva has chosen to remain here at Upstate for her Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship in July. Some of the many activities she engages in include music, reading, writing, working out and traveling. She loves Syracuse…….the four seasons and the snow, and is happy to be a part of this program.
PGY-4
Child and Research Track Shilpa joined our residency program in 2007. She completed her medical school in New Delhi, India where she was also born and brought up. She is passionate about many aspects of psychiatry, but it is Child and Adolescent psychiatry that she wants to invest her future in. During Dr. Sachdeva’s residency, she presented at least 8 or more posters at national meetings and a half dozen or more before she arrived at Upstate. She served as chief resident from 2010 – 2011. Her clinical interests include suicidality and para-suicidal behavior in adolescents and adults , personality disorders , and Internet Psychiatry. We are delighted that Dr. Sachdeva has chosen to remain here at Upstate for her Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship in July. Some of the many activities she engages in include music, reading, writing, working out and traveling. She loves Syracuse…….the four seasons and the snow, and is happy to be a part of this program.
Lindsey Schrimpf
Family Therapy Lindsey Schrimpf joined our residency program in 2007. She came to Syracuse from Kingdom City, MO. This has been the place that she feels she has been able to pursue and fully find her passion. Learning how to do therapy from so many well accomplished people has been a real gift. In particular, Lindsey did not realize she would find a real fit for her passion for children and families. Encountering Dr. Keith and having the chance to train with him has been exactly what Lindsey was looking for. This experience has inspired her so much that she has taken the venture to bring family therapy to Missouri and will be working as an assistant professor at the University of Missouri teaching and practicing family therapy. Lindsey received her MD at the University of Missouri. She also graduated from the University of Missouri with a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Psychology. In her free time, Lindsey loves to travel (favorite places: Colorado in general, Cape Hatteras, NC, London, England, anywhere in Italy, and Cape Town, South Africa) and spend time with her family. She enjoys camping, singing, softball, spending time with family, and working with children.
Family Therapy Lindsey Schrimpf joined our residency program in 2007. She came to Syracuse from Kingdom City, MO. This has been the place that she feels she has been able to pursue and fully find her passion. Learning how to do therapy from so many well accomplished people has been a real gift. In particular, Lindsey did not realize she would find a real fit for her passion for children and families. Encountering Dr. Keith and having the chance to train with him has been exactly what Lindsey was looking for. This experience has inspired her so much that she has taken the venture to bring family therapy to Missouri and will be working as an assistant professor at the University of Missouri teaching and practicing family therapy. Lindsey received her MD at the University of Missouri. She also graduated from the University of Missouri with a B.S. in Biology and a minor in Psychology. In her free time, Lindsey loves to travel (favorite places: Colorado in general, Cape Hatteras, NC, London, England, anywhere in Italy, and Cape Town, South Africa) and spend time with her family. She enjoys camping, singing, softball, spending time with family, and working with children.