Case Western Reserve University

Department of Family Medicine Residents


Class of 2009

	Name: Daniel Brock, MD Hometown: Akron, Ohio Undergrad: University of Toledo Med School: Medical University of Toledo Why I chose Case/UH for residency: The staff and residents are very warm and welcoming. I wanted a program with a diverse patient population and strong clinical faculty. Professional Interests: Urgen Care, Working with the Underserved Personal Interests: World Travel, Hiking

	Name: Emma Brooks , MD Hometown: Kailua, Hawaii Undergrad: Wesleyan University Med School: Mt. Sinai School of Medicine, NYC Why I chose Case/UH for residency: dedicated professors, strong academic setting, superior inpatient experience, affiliation with CWRU, Cleveland - little city, big heart Professional Interests: OB, International Health Personal Interests: mountain biking, decorating cakes, farming, water skiing

	Name: Michael K Chen, MD Hometown: Potomac, MD Undergrad: University of Virginia Med School: University of Maryland School of Medicine Why I chose Case/UH for residency: I chose CWRU because of it's strong background in Academic Medicine and for the rigorous inpatient medicine it's first year. Professional Interests: Urban Underserved, Medical Missions Personal Interests: Photography, Playing Guitar, Cooking, Biking, Hiking

	Name: Melanie Malec, MD Hometown: Ann Arbor, MI Undergrad: Case Western Reserve University Med School: Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine Why I chose Case/UH for residency: Great inpatient and outpatient teaching in an academic setting. Professional Interests: Academic Medicine, Sports Medicine, Obstetrics Personal Interests: Golfing, Slalom Water Skiing, Softball

	Name: Amy Morrison Zack , MD Hometown: Undergrad: Med School: Why I chose Case/UH for residency: Professional Interests: Personal Interests:

	Name: Rukhsana Iqbal. MD Hometown: Mentor, OH Undergrad: University of Akron Med School: Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine (NEOUCOM) Why I choose Case/UH for residency: I was impressed with the strength of the combined family medicine and psychiatry program. The faculty is Great! Professional Interests: Incorporating mental health, spirituality and medicine to provide holistic care for the patient and their family. Personal Interests: I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, music and learning to cook!

	Name: Hisam S Goueli. MD Hometown: Madison, WI Undergrad: University of Wisconsin, Madison Med School: University of Wisconsin, Madison Why I choose Case/UH for residency: International Health Opportunities, Academic development and National reputation in forensic and general psychiatry and Family medicine. Professional Interests: International Health, Academic, Juvenile criminal justice and undeserved groups. Personal Interests: Theater, scrap booking, interior decorating, cooking, reading and dancing.

Class of 2010

	Name: Daranee Intralawan, MD Hometown: Undergrad: Med School: Why I choose Case/UH for residency: Professional Interests: Personal Interests:

	Name: Brett Kaplan, MD Hometown: Atlanta, GA Undergrad: Med School: Technion Institute of Technology, Faculty of Medicine Why I choose Case/UH for residency: The Case program is a family medicine clinic with a dedication to inpatient medicine and an almost religious fervor for Obstetrics. Its breadth of scope, focus on learning, and unwillingness to compromise on its many objectives made me consider this program my only real option. Professional Interests: Inpatient medicine, hematology, oncology, emergency medicine, teaching Personal Interests: Torah study, biking, photography, reading, spending time with my wife and kids

	Name: Chanpreet Kochhar, MD Hometown: Undergrad: Med School: Why I choose Case/UH for residency: Professional Interests: Personal Interests:

	Name: Jakleen Labbad, MD Hometown: Lakewood, OH Undergrad: Oberlin College Med School: Medical College of Ohio Why I choose Case/UH for residency: I was attracted by the diversity of training available: whether it is inpatient/outpt/home visit/free clinic. The faculty have so many interest and it's easy to get involved. Professional Interests: Int'l Health, health care for the underserved, Women's Health Personal Interests: Traveling, improving my conversational spanish, dancing

	Name: Abigail Lowther, MD Hometown: Undergrad: Med School: Why I choose Case/UH for residency: Professional Interests: Personal Interests:

	Name: Patricia Mladenov Hometown: Undergrad: Med School: Why I choose Case/UH for residency: Professional Interests: Personal Interests:

	Name: Baran Onder, MD Hometown: Undergrad: Med School: Why I choose Case/UH for residency: Professional Interests: Personal Interests:

	Name: Simeon Osemota, MD Hometown: Undergrad: Med School: Why I choose Case/UH for residency: Professional Interests: Personal Interests:
Class of 2010

	Name: Afshan Azam , MD Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan Undergrad: DHA Degree College for Women Med School:AGA Khan Unversity and Hospital Why I chose Case/UH for residency:Excellent and diverse faculty and the opportunity for an MPH and a fellowship in Women's Health Professional Interests:Preventive medicine in Women and Child Health

	Name: Rasai Ernst, MD Hometown: Albion, NY Undergrad: University of Rochester Med School: Ross University School of Medicine Why I chose Case/UH for residency: I chose Case/UHC not only because it is nationally recognized as one of the best Family Medicine departments in the U.S., but also because it is strong in all aspects of family medicine, ensuring that I will leave the program being able to comfortably practice the full spectrum of Family Medicine. Most importantly, the department practices medicine as a family, so there's a comfort level there to ask a lot of questions and grow in a positive environment. Professional Interests:Preventive Medicine, Women's Health, Alternative/Complementary Medicine, Academic Medicine, International Medicine Personal Interests: Cooking, traveling, photography and skiing

	Name: Maya Ghorayeb, MD Hometown: Lebanon, Beirut Undergrad: American University of Beirut (AUB) Med School: Faculty of Medicine - AUB Why I chose Case/UH for residency: Balanced training in both the in-patient and out-patient settings, the international health track and the possibility of doing an MPH in residency. Personal Interests: Having good times and catching up with loved ones. I also enjoy music, travel and trying new things!

	Name: Indushree (Shree) Ghosh, MD Hometown: Williamstown, NJ Undergrad: The College of New Jersey Med School: UMDNJ - Robert Wood Johnson Medical School Why I chose Case/UH for residency: I chose UH because of the welcoming faculty and residents, the strong academic setting and emphasis on resident education, as well as the numerous tracks and opportunities available to tailor my training to my specific interests and goals. Professional Interests: Women's health, preventive medicine, in-patient/out-patient procedures, International Health Personal Interests: cooking, animals, traveling, movies, theater, spending time with family and friends

	Name: Anne Marie Samaha, MD Hometown: Lebanon Med School: St. Joseph University, Beirut Why I chose Case/UH for residency: It is a rich, strong and friendly program! Professional Interests: Preventive Medicine/Women's Health, Academic Medicine, Down's Syndrome, first aid work Personal Interests: Social work, writing, nature, basketball, ping pong

	Name: Sacha Shaw, MD Hometown: Kingston, Jamaica Undergrad: Florida International University Med School: Poznan University of Medical Science, Poland Why I chose Case/UH for residency: I chose Case because the residency program offers everything I was looking for and more. I'm proud to be part of this program because even though there will be much hard work ahead, the world is at my feet and I feel like Case is there to do everything they can to help make me a fantastic physician. Professional Interests: OB, Women's Health, International Health, Underserved populations, Ethnic & Cultural influences on Healthcare, Mental Health Personal Interests: African/Caribbean Dance & Choreography, Travel (wherever and whenever possible!), Enjoying LIFE!

	Name: Ankoor Soni, MD Hometown: Sterling Heights, Michigan Undergrad: Michigan State University Med School: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine Why I chose Case/UH for residency: Strong emphasis on underserved medicine, international health and innovation in primary care. Professional Interests: Professional Interests: Behavioral medicine, Public Health, Health Policy, Preventive Medicine, International Health, Under-served Care Personal Interests: travel, hiking, enjoying nature, politics, philosophy, sports, jazz, independent and foreign films, NPR

	Name :Todd Wagner Hometown:West Fargo, ND Undergrad: North Dakota State University Med School :University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Science Why I chose Case/UH for residency: As a former Peace Corps volunteer, I have a strong interest in International Health and caring for the underserved. I chose UHCMC Family Medicine residency program because of its excellent international health track and the opportunity to pursue a Masters of Public Health. The program functions within a strong academic setting, including learning opportunities at Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital; all the while being supported by a diverse faculty and close-knit department. Professional Interests: Homeless health care, International Health, Obstetrics, Practice Management Personal Interests: Traveling, reading and visiting used book stores, cooking, music, cinema, curling, cross country skiing



Woman's Health Fellow

	Name: Swapnil Roman-Luhadiya, MD Hometown: Wilmington, DE Undergrad: University of Delaware Med School: Ross University School of Medicine Residency: Hunterdon Medical Center Family Medicine Residency Program - Flemington, NJ Why I chose Case/UH for residency: I chose Case/UHC for fellowship because of its great academic environment as well as diverse pathology. Professional Interests: Women's Health, Complementary/Alternative Medicine, Adolescent Medicine. I am especially interested in adolescent knowledge of the Human Papilloma Virus and their willingness to use the HPV vaccine. Personal Interest : spending time with family, reading, traveling.