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Nathanael Adjei-Kyeremeh
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Undergraduate: University of Ghana
Medical School: University of Ghana
Best Thing About Our Program: Is the people — a faculty that identifies your strengths and weaknesses and work with you with the overarching aim of getting you to be the best you can be; colleagues who are willing to offer a helping hand always; and support staff who show through their deeds that they are about what you care about.
Career Interests: Academic medicine, where I can balance my love for teaching with research and clinical care.
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Radhika Babaria
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Undergraduate: University of Arizona
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson
Best Thing About Our Program: Faculty, staff and residents
Career Interests: Hospitalist or GI
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Allison Bigeh
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Undergraduate: University of San Diego
Medical School: AT Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Best Thing About Our Program: The camaraderie amongst the residents and faculty. Everyone truly supports each other in the midst of both challenging academic and clinical settings.
Career Interest: Cardiology
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Lauren Cole
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Undergraduate: University of Denver, Colorado
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix
Best Thing About Our Program: Level of exposure and diversity of cases
Career Interest: Gastroenterology
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Kelvin Dan
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Undergraduate: University of Arizona
Medical School: University of North Dakota
Best Thing About Our Program: The camaraderie and mutual respect among the residents and interns. I think banner IM did a wonderful job recruiting residents and interns who are willing to help out others and who want to see their colleagues succeed. The support staff has been excellent. If I have a concern, I can always go to the IM staff and get it resolved.
Career Interest: I would like to pursue a fellowship in nephrology and also work at a Native American health care facility on a tribal reservation. As a physician and a Native American, I would like to be a role model/mentor for the younger generation.
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Perry Fuchs
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Undergraduate: University of Miami
Medical School: Florida International University
Best Thing About Our Program: The culture and the people
Career Interest: Gastroenterology
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Paul Gomez
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Undergraduate: James Madison University
Medical School: Drexel University
Best Thing About Our Program: The people; my co-interns are an awesome fun group, and we have great support from upper level residents and program leadership. In addition, Phoenix is a great place to live with a great food scene.
Career Interests: Gastroenterology, pulmonary/critical care
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Victor Karikari
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Undergraduate: Fitchburg State University
Medical School: Campbell University
Best Thing About Our Program: One of the best things about this program is the collaborative and positive culture and learning envrionment we get to work in. I am privileged to train and work in a prudently structured internal medicine program, where teamwork and positive collabroation is embraced.
Career Interests: Either a fellowship in cardiology or gastroenterology. I am also interested in international medicine as a component of my practice in the future.
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Shayan Khorsandzadeh
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Undergraduate: Metropolitan State University of Denver
Medical School: Meharry Medical College
Best Thing About Our Program: Very supportive and the focus on teaching
Career Interests: Hospitalist or GI
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Erica Levine
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Undergraduate: Arizona State University
Medical School: Midwestern University of Arizona
Best Thing About Our Program: Teamwork amongst the residents and attendings
Career Interest: Cardiology
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Yousef Maita
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Undergraduate: Arizona State University
Medical School: Midwestern University of Arizona
Best Thing About Our Program: The staff and teaching environment. Everyone is extremely friendly from the coordinators to the attendings to the program directors. Residency may be stressful at times, but you have a family to support you, regardless of the circumstances. It is truly a blessing to be here.
Career Interest: Undecided on fellowsip; I am open to cardiology, hematology/oncology, endocrinology and nehprology. I'm looking for a balanced career with time for religion, family, hobbies and helping the underserved.
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Francisco Marquez
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Undergraduate: Baylor University
Medical School: University of New Mexico
Best Thing About Our Program: Diversity of learning experience
Career Interest: Cardiology
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Judd Payne
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Undergraduate: University of Alberta Edmonton, Canada
Medical School: Midwestern University of Arizona
Best Thing About Our Program: Lots of sick patients
Career Interests: Rheumatology and hospital medicine
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Buschra Rahman
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Undergraduate: Aligarh University of New Delhi, India
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson
Best Thing About Our Program: Focus on teaching in a collegial environment
Career Interests: Hematology/oncology, GI
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Aida Rezaie
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Undergraduate: Arizona State University
Medical School: University of Utah
Best Thing About Our Program: The attendings and the support provided
Career Interests: Fellowship, GI
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Katelyn Rheault
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Undergraduate: University of Arizona
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson
Best Thing About Our Program: The camaraderie between the residents and attendings
Career Interest: Hospitalist
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Amin Seyedkazemi
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Undergraduate: UCLA
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences
Best Thing About Our Program: The people in the program
Career Interests: Hematology/oncology, pulmonary/critical care
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Matthew Stuart
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Undergraduate: University of Minnesota
Medical School: Des Moines University
Best Thing About Our Program: Location and the great IM family
Career Interests: General internal medicine versus critical care medicine
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Elise Sylar
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Undergraduate: University of Wyoming
Medical School: University of Washington
Best Thing About Our Program: All of the amazing co-interns
Career Interests: Hospitalist, dermatology
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Amanda Waddell
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Undergraduate: Arizona State University
Medical School: AT Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Best Thing About Our Program: As a third- and fourth-year medical student, I instantly felt that I was part of a team. As a resident, I continue to make great connections with my co-residents and staff that truly enhance my learning experience. Everyone is approachable and open to answer any questions that come up on a daily basis.
Career Interests: I am currently open-minded with the options for my career. I have interests in hematology/oncology, palliative care and infectious disease. I am looking forward to experiencing more rotations in both primary care and the IM subspecialties.
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Matthew Wysocki
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Undergraduate: Indiana University/Purdue University
Medical School: Marian University
Best Thing About Our Program: The education and camaraderie
Career Interests: Nephrology, cardiology
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Kelly Zucker
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Undergraduate: Grinnell College
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences
Best Thing About Our Program: Warm and welcoming faculty and staff
Career Interests: Hospitalist, GI
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