Meet Our Residents
PGY-3
Sanober Jamali, MBBS
Medical School: Peoples University of Medical and Health Sciences for Women, Pakistan
Medical School: Peoples University of Medical and Health Sciences for Women, Pakistan
Jaspreet Kaur, DO
Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona
Are you in a special track or focus during your residency? No special focus or track during residency.
Why did you choose Upstate Family Medicine Residency Program? Why Syracuse? Upstate Family Medicine program allows for training in a collegial environment with a diverse patient population and offers a great platform to train for broad-scope family medicine with access to a community and university hospital. Syracuse is an affordable city and a great place to explore the outdoors.
What are your goals while here in the residency program? How will this prepare you to be an excellent physician? Goals are to train at a state-of-the art facility and be well prepared to practice in both an outpatient and inpatient setting post graduation.
Do you have any special interests outside of the residency? Interests outside medicine include cooking, yoga and hiking.
Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University, Glendale, Arizona
Are you in a special track or focus during your residency? No special focus or track during residency.
Why did you choose Upstate Family Medicine Residency Program? Why Syracuse? Upstate Family Medicine program allows for training in a collegial environment with a diverse patient population and offers a great platform to train for broad-scope family medicine with access to a community and university hospital. Syracuse is an affordable city and a great place to explore the outdoors.
What are your goals while here in the residency program? How will this prepare you to be an excellent physician? Goals are to train at a state-of-the art facility and be well prepared to practice in both an outpatient and inpatient setting post graduation.
Do you have any special interests outside of the residency? Interests outside medicine include cooking, yoga and hiking.
Kaku Kuroda, MD
Medical School: Kanazawa University School of Medicine, Japan
Are you in a special track or focus during your residency? I am interested in everything I see in the clinic for full-scope Family Medicine! As far as my special interests, I have had a passion for Geriatrics since I was in Japan, where I am from. Japan is famous for the world's longest life expectancy, and big geriatric population. I also have passion for diagnostic medicine. This program has taught me the evidence of preventive medicine through daily practice and journal club. CASPH (Certificate of Advanced Study in Public Health) has also been very helpful to learn both micro-level skills for patient-centered care and macro-level skill for policy making with a public health perspective.
Why did you choose Upstate Family Medicine Residency Program? Why Syracuse? I chose Upstate because there are a lot of opportunities for both clinical experience and academic activities. This program is a well-balanced hybrid program of community hospital practice and university hospital training. Syracuse is a great place to live! We have a lot of things to do such as hiking, picking apples, visiting lakes and waterfalls, going to Destiny USA (huge shopping mall)…and so on!
What are your goals while here in the residency program? How will this prepare you to be an excellent physician? My goal is to be a full scope family physician and to bring what I learn here back to Japan. My goal is to make family medicine in Japan more established in the community. I would also like to become a bridge between Japan and the United States to share perspectives and collaborate to improve family medicine in both countries, as well as collaborate on research.
Do you have any special interests outside of the residency? In my spare time, I enjoy time with my family exploring Upstate New York and hanging out with friends. My personal hobbies include playing the piano, playing a-cappella, running marathons, playing basketball, and skiing, but I am too busy as a daddy of 2-year-old sweet daughter.
Medical School: Kanazawa University School of Medicine, Japan
Are you in a special track or focus during your residency? I am interested in everything I see in the clinic for full-scope Family Medicine! As far as my special interests, I have had a passion for Geriatrics since I was in Japan, where I am from. Japan is famous for the world's longest life expectancy, and big geriatric population. I also have passion for diagnostic medicine. This program has taught me the evidence of preventive medicine through daily practice and journal club. CASPH (Certificate of Advanced Study in Public Health) has also been very helpful to learn both micro-level skills for patient-centered care and macro-level skill for policy making with a public health perspective.
Why did you choose Upstate Family Medicine Residency Program? Why Syracuse? I chose Upstate because there are a lot of opportunities for both clinical experience and academic activities. This program is a well-balanced hybrid program of community hospital practice and university hospital training. Syracuse is a great place to live! We have a lot of things to do such as hiking, picking apples, visiting lakes and waterfalls, going to Destiny USA (huge shopping mall)…and so on!
What are your goals while here in the residency program? How will this prepare you to be an excellent physician? My goal is to be a full scope family physician and to bring what I learn here back to Japan. My goal is to make family medicine in Japan more established in the community. I would also like to become a bridge between Japan and the United States to share perspectives and collaborate to improve family medicine in both countries, as well as collaborate on research.
Do you have any special interests outside of the residency? In my spare time, I enjoy time with my family exploring Upstate New York and hanging out with friends. My personal hobbies include playing the piano, playing a-cappella, running marathons, playing basketball, and skiing, but I am too busy as a daddy of 2-year-old sweet daughter.
Síofra Murphy, MBBCh, Chief Resident
Medical School: Trinity College Dublin School of Medicine, Ireland
Medical School: Trinity College Dublin School of Medicine, Ireland
Mohammed Nashwan, MBBCh
Medical School: October 6 University Faculty of Medicine, Egypt
Are you in a special track or focus during your residency? I am interested mainly in Primary care and Preventive medicine.
Why did you choose Upstate Family Medicine Residency Program? Why Syracuse? SUNY Upstate Family Medicine Residency as newly established program included all of my interests as I believed in being involved in the process of forming a new program. The upstate area of New York is considered home to me as I like the views of nature and Finger Lakes.
What are your goals while here in the residency program? How will this prepare you to be an excellent physician? I chose Upstate Family Medicine Program because of the well-known educational environment in Upstate as institution which allows trainees to achieve my goals in residency learning process.
Do you have any special interests outside of the residency? Outside residency, I like Sports especially playing and watching soccer games, hiking, and traveling to new places.
Medical School: October 6 University Faculty of Medicine, Egypt
Are you in a special track or focus during your residency? I am interested mainly in Primary care and Preventive medicine.
Why did you choose Upstate Family Medicine Residency Program? Why Syracuse? SUNY Upstate Family Medicine Residency as newly established program included all of my interests as I believed in being involved in the process of forming a new program. The upstate area of New York is considered home to me as I like the views of nature and Finger Lakes.
What are your goals while here in the residency program? How will this prepare you to be an excellent physician? I chose Upstate Family Medicine Program because of the well-known educational environment in Upstate as institution which allows trainees to achieve my goals in residency learning process.
Do you have any special interests outside of the residency? Outside residency, I like Sports especially playing and watching soccer games, hiking, and traveling to new places.
Elizabeth Seymour, MD, Chief Resident
Medical School: Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Are you in a special track or focus during your residency? No, but I am choosing electives which emphasize training in procedures, women's health, and my own continuity clinic.
Why did you choose Upstate Family Medicine Residency Program? Why Syracuse? This program allowed me to customize my educational experience under a long-standing infrastructure, supportive attendings, and with a diverse community. I am from the area originally and plan to start a family here with my fiancé . I am also a SUNY Upstate Medical School graduate and have enjoyed my expierience at Upstate.
What are your goals while here in the residency program? How will this prepare you to be an excellent physician? My goals while here in the residency program were/are: 1. To become a competent family medicine physician who can comfortably serve in any community equipped with a wide breadth of knowledge of and experience with pathologies along all spectrums of age, subspecialties, and level of complexity. 2. To learn, adapt, and prioritize efficiency, quality, and work-life balance in order to defend against burnout, preserve compassion, and better serve my community. 3. To have a positive impact on the growth of this program and its' residents going forward as chief resident. 4. To establish long-lasting relationships and networks within the medical community that will continue to benefit my patients and my own continued education for years to come.
Do you have any special interests outside of the residency? My hobbies include hiking, kayaking, LOTR marathons, and binge-reading trash romance.
Medical School: Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Are you in a special track or focus during your residency? No, but I am choosing electives which emphasize training in procedures, women's health, and my own continuity clinic.
Why did you choose Upstate Family Medicine Residency Program? Why Syracuse? This program allowed me to customize my educational experience under a long-standing infrastructure, supportive attendings, and with a diverse community. I am from the area originally and plan to start a family here with my fiancé . I am also a SUNY Upstate Medical School graduate and have enjoyed my expierience at Upstate.
What are your goals while here in the residency program? How will this prepare you to be an excellent physician? My goals while here in the residency program were/are: 1. To become a competent family medicine physician who can comfortably serve in any community equipped with a wide breadth of knowledge of and experience with pathologies along all spectrums of age, subspecialties, and level of complexity. 2. To learn, adapt, and prioritize efficiency, quality, and work-life balance in order to defend against burnout, preserve compassion, and better serve my community. 3. To have a positive impact on the growth of this program and its' residents going forward as chief resident. 4. To establish long-lasting relationships and networks within the medical community that will continue to benefit my patients and my own continued education for years to come.
Do you have any special interests outside of the residency? My hobbies include hiking, kayaking, LOTR marathons, and binge-reading trash romance.
PGY-2
Aya Abdelfattah, MBBCh
Medical School: Suez Canal University Faculty of Medicine, Egypt
Medical School: Suez Canal University Faculty of Medicine, Egypt
Wisam Al-Mutawalli, MBChB
Medical School: University of Mosul College of Medicine, Iraq
Medical School: University of Mosul College of Medicine, Iraq
Pável Burskii, MD
Medical School: Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, Russia
Medical School: Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical University, Russia
Mahwish Iqbal, MBBS
Medical School: Rawalpindi Medical College, Pakistan
Are you in a special track or focus during your residency? Full- spectrum family medicine with specific interest in outpatient care for every age, mental health and preventive medicine.
Why did you choose Upstate Family Medicine Residency Program? Why Syracuse? I choose SUNY Upstate Family Medicine residency Program because I want to be part of academic and community- based residency program with strong emphasis on evidence-based practice standards. The program felt like a family with supportive faculty, residents and medical staff. Syracuse is home and I am honored to be selected to train in Upstate Family Medicine Residency program.
What are your goals while here in the residency program? How will this prepare you to be an excellent physician? My goal is to develop comprehensive clinical skills to become a well- rounded family physician.
Do you have any special interests outside of the residency? Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time with family, cooking and listening to Bollywood music.
Medical School: Rawalpindi Medical College, Pakistan
Are you in a special track or focus during your residency? Full- spectrum family medicine with specific interest in outpatient care for every age, mental health and preventive medicine.
Why did you choose Upstate Family Medicine Residency Program? Why Syracuse? I choose SUNY Upstate Family Medicine residency Program because I want to be part of academic and community- based residency program with strong emphasis on evidence-based practice standards. The program felt like a family with supportive faculty, residents and medical staff. Syracuse is home and I am honored to be selected to train in Upstate Family Medicine Residency program.
What are your goals while here in the residency program? How will this prepare you to be an excellent physician? My goal is to develop comprehensive clinical skills to become a well- rounded family physician.
Do you have any special interests outside of the residency? Outside of medicine, I enjoy spending time with family, cooking and listening to Bollywood music.
Catherine Iyoha-Idiong, MBChB
Medical School: University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry, Ghana
Medical School: University of Ghana School of Medicine and Dentistry, Ghana
Julia Schmutz, MD
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine, Barbados
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine, Barbados
PGY-1
Irshad Ally, MD
Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY
Medical School: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Buffalo, NY
Ian Bailey, MD
Medical School: Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Are you in a special track or focus during your residency? I do not have a specialty track or focus at the moment as my current plan is to go into general family practice.
Why did you choose Upstate Family Medicine Residency Program? Why Syracuse? I went to medical school at Upstate and truly enjoyed my experience over the four years I spent in Syracuse. What I have found is that Upstate provides a safe, diverse, non-malignant learning environment which is something that can be easily overlooked. What I have found is that each one of our faculty members is committed to teaching you something in almost every interaction even if it is just a simple recheck of a patient's blood pressure.
What are your goals while here in the residency program? How will this prepare you to be an excellent physician? My goal in residency is pretty simple. I want to be exposed to as much pathology as possible so that I can be confident practicing as a new attending in any setting.
Do you have any special interests outside of the residency? I am a big soccer fan (Arsenal FC is my team), I enjoy taking road trips (Toronto, Montreal, NYC, Philadelphia are all relatively close) and I love trying new types of food.
Medical School: Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY
Are you in a special track or focus during your residency? I do not have a specialty track or focus at the moment as my current plan is to go into general family practice.
Why did you choose Upstate Family Medicine Residency Program? Why Syracuse? I went to medical school at Upstate and truly enjoyed my experience over the four years I spent in Syracuse. What I have found is that Upstate provides a safe, diverse, non-malignant learning environment which is something that can be easily overlooked. What I have found is that each one of our faculty members is committed to teaching you something in almost every interaction even if it is just a simple recheck of a patient's blood pressure.
What are your goals while here in the residency program? How will this prepare you to be an excellent physician? My goal in residency is pretty simple. I want to be exposed to as much pathology as possible so that I can be confident practicing as a new attending in any setting.
Do you have any special interests outside of the residency? I am a big soccer fan (Arsenal FC is my team), I enjoy taking road trips (Toronto, Montreal, NYC, Philadelphia are all relatively close) and I love trying new types of food.
Ghada Fadel, MD
Medical School: Tishreen University Faculty of Medicine, Syria
Medical School: Tishreen University Faculty of Medicine, Syria
Alexander Hensel, MD
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine, Grenada
Are you in a special track or focus during your residency? I have several areas of interest in medicine, particularly: chronic disease management, mood disorders, and perinatal care.
Why did you choose Upstate Family Medicine Residency Program? Why Syracuse? Being part of a relatively new program allows for more flexibility and for us to shape the way the program develops. Syracuse is a large enough city to support the major specialties and the most critical sub-specialties, but not such a sprawling metropolis that you get lost in the size of the health care system.
What are your goals while here in the residency program? How will this prepare you to be an excellent physician? I want to be able to care for anyone in an outpatient, primary-care setting. This means anyone from birth through geriatric management; I want to offer comprehensive primary care coverage.
Do you have any special interests outside of the residency? I like exploring the outdoors, anything from hiking to back-country canoe trips; things that can get me away from roads and cities.
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine, Grenada
Are you in a special track or focus during your residency? I have several areas of interest in medicine, particularly: chronic disease management, mood disorders, and perinatal care.
Why did you choose Upstate Family Medicine Residency Program? Why Syracuse? Being part of a relatively new program allows for more flexibility and for us to shape the way the program develops. Syracuse is a large enough city to support the major specialties and the most critical sub-specialties, but not such a sprawling metropolis that you get lost in the size of the health care system.
What are your goals while here in the residency program? How will this prepare you to be an excellent physician? I want to be able to care for anyone in an outpatient, primary-care setting. This means anyone from birth through geriatric management; I want to offer comprehensive primary care coverage.
Do you have any special interests outside of the residency? I like exploring the outdoors, anything from hiking to back-country canoe trips; things that can get me away from roads and cities.
Saehyeon Kim, MD, PhD
Medical School: University of the Ryukyus Faculty of Medicine, Japan
Are you in a special track or focus during your residency? I do not have a specialty track or focus during residency.
Why did you choose Upstate Family Medicine Residency Program? Why Syracuse? In the group meeting with residents during interviews, I strongly felt a welcoming atmosphere. Since I am changing my career and starting medicine from the beginning, I thought that tight support from other residents and faculty would be important for me. I also like the Upstate NY area for its natural beauty, and I learned that Fayetteville-Manlius is one of the best school districts in the U.S.
What are your goals while here in the residency program? How will this prepare you to be an excellent physician? My goal throughout residency is to develop the skills needed to be an excellent independent physician and teacher. Training with knowledeable and supportive residents and faculty at Upstate will allow me to meet my goals.
Do you have any special interests outside of the residency? I'm practicing "The Well-Tempered Clavier" by J.S. Bach on the piano, not to be good at it, but for my wellness.
Medical School: University of the Ryukyus Faculty of Medicine, Japan
Are you in a special track or focus during your residency? I do not have a specialty track or focus during residency.
Why did you choose Upstate Family Medicine Residency Program? Why Syracuse? In the group meeting with residents during interviews, I strongly felt a welcoming atmosphere. Since I am changing my career and starting medicine from the beginning, I thought that tight support from other residents and faculty would be important for me. I also like the Upstate NY area for its natural beauty, and I learned that Fayetteville-Manlius is one of the best school districts in the U.S.
What are your goals while here in the residency program? How will this prepare you to be an excellent physician? My goal throughout residency is to develop the skills needed to be an excellent independent physician and teacher. Training with knowledeable and supportive residents and faculty at Upstate will allow me to meet my goals.
Do you have any special interests outside of the residency? I'm practicing "The Well-Tempered Clavier" by J.S. Bach on the piano, not to be good at it, but for my wellness.
Marlliny De Jesus Ferreira Sullivan, MD
Medical School: Universidade Estácio de Sá (UNESA) Faculdade de Medicina, Brazil
Medical School: Universidade Estácio de Sá (UNESA) Faculdade de Medicina, Brazil