Gloria Adubofour, MD
Hometown: Woodbridge, VA
Medical School: Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
Personal Interests: Family time, Watching cooking videos, Fiction, Systematic Theology
Future Goals: Exploring

Zaid Alawi, MBBCh
Hometown: Ramallah, Palestine
Medical School: Cairo University
Personal Interests: Chess, Gaming, Music
Future Goals: Fellowship

Amro Altarawneh, MD
Hometown: Al Karak, Jordan
Medical School: Hashemite University
Personal Interests: Soccer
Future Goals: More family time

Alhasan Alzubi, MBBS
Hometown: Misrata, Libya
Medical School: MAHSA University
Personal Interests: Weightlifting, Soccer, Kayaking
Future Goals: Cardiology Fellowship

Fisnik Cake, DO
Hometown: Myrtle Beach, SC
Medical School: University of Pikeville - Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
Personal Interests: Soccer, PC games
Future Goals: Hospitalist

Caleb Clark, MD
Hometown: Milton, WV
Medical School: Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
Personal Interests: Chess, Woodworking, Gardening
Future Goals: Pulmonology/Critical Care

Selamawit Demissie, MD
Hometown: 
Medical School: Addis Ababa University Faculty of Medicine
Personal Interests: 
Future Goals: 

Andrew Ferguson, MD
Hometown: Winfield, WV
Medical School: Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
Personal Interests: Woodworking, Skiing, Cars, Family
Future Goals: Fellowship

Yonas Fetle, MD
Hometown: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Medical School: Addis Ababa University
Future Goals: Cardiology/GI

Samhitha Gundakaram, MBBS
Hometown: Vizag, India
Medical School: Great Eastern Medical School
Personal Interests: Hiking, Watching & playing sports
Future Goals: Hematology/Oncology Fellowship

Haya Hameed, MD
Hometown: 
Medical School: University of Jordan Faculty of Medicine
Personal Interests: 
Future Goals: Fellowship in Nephrology

Qi Li, MBBS
Hometown: Beijing, China
Medical School: Capital Medical University
Personal Interests: Movie, music
Future Goals: Endocrinology Fellowship

Rati Lomidze, MD
Hometown: Tbilisi, Georgia
Medical School: David Tvildiani Medical University
Personal Interests: Basketball, Soccer, Movies & T.V. series
Future Goals: Rheumatology Fellowship

Thomas McIntosh, MD
Hometown: Charleston, WV
Medical School: Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
Personal Interests: Tennis, Drums, Snowboarding, Chess
Future Goals: To be the best physician I can be!

Alexandra Petrusan, DO
Hometown: Mount Prospect, IL
Medical School: The New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Personal Interests: Baking, Swimming, Watercolor painting
Future Goals: Fellowship

Trevor Pritchett, DO
Hometown: Beaver, WV
Medical School: West Virginia University School of Medicine
Personal Interests: Fishing, Hunting, Cooking
Future Goals: Cardiology Fellowship

Mohamed Shelig, MBBCh
Hometown: Owen Sound, Canada
Medical School: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland - Medical University of Bahrain
Personal Interests: Soccer, Skiing, Cars
Future Goals: Fellowship

Sanaa Tasneem, MBBS
Hometown: India
Medical School: Yenepoya University
Personal Interests: Singing, exploring scenic destinations, discovering new cuisine, and cherishing quality family time
Future Goals: Fellowship, Dermatology

Saron Getnet Tigabe, MD
Hometown: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Medical School: Hayat Medical College
Personal Interests: Swimming, Hiking, Traveling
Future Goals: Pulmonology/Critical Care

Brennan Toler, DO
Hometown: Barboursville, WV
Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Personal Interests: Golf, Football, Basketball, Staying healthy with exercise
Future Goals: Fellowship

Eric Yu, DO
Hometown: Richmond, VA
Medical School: Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Personal Interests: Hiking, Golf, Chess, Cooking, Video games, Coffee
Future Goals: Cardiology / Pulmonology/Critical Care

Getnet Yimer Ali, MD
Hometown: Addis Abba, Ethiopia/Philadelphia, PA
Medical School: Jimma University College of Public Health and Medical Sciences
Personal Interests: hiking, watching football and basketball
Future Goals: Infectious Disease, Genomic Medicine

Tata Avalishvili, MD
Hometown: Tbilisi, Georgia
Medical School: David Tvildiani Medical University
Personal Interests: Photography, travel, DIY projects
Future Goals: GI Fellowship

Allison Beverlin, MD
Hometown: Fort Ashby, WV
Undergraduate Education: Shepherd University
Medical School: Marshall University School of Medicine
Personal Interests: Spending time with friends and family, working out, hiking, traveling, home DIY projects
Future Goals: Hospital Medicine or Cardiology

Christopher Conley, DO
Hometown: Giles County, VA
Undergraduate Education: Radford University, George Mason University, Bluefield College
Medical School: Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Personal Interests: Books, cars, building things, traveling, kayaking
Future Goals: Interventional Cardiology

Moti Belay Daba, MD
Hometown: Fincha’a, Ethiopia
Medical School: St. Paul’s Hospital Millenium Medical College
Personal Interests: gym and fitness, socializing with friends, outdoor activities
Future Goals: Pursue a fellowship

Bisher Darwish, MD
Hometown: Amman, Jordan
Medical School: University of Jordan School of Medicine
Personal Interests: Tennis, pickleball, golf, and family is always first
Future Goals: Nephrology Fellowship

Louisa Aniekeme Etuk, MD
Hometown: Assiga, Cross River State, Nigeria
Medical School: College of Medical Sciences, University of Calabar
Personal Interests: Research
Future Goals: Oncology Fellowship

Pedro Henrique Farias Figueiroa, MD
Hometown: Aracaju, Brazil
Medical School: University of Brasilia
Personal Interests: Sports, traveling, meeting new people
Future Goals: Fellowship

David Gauze, DO
Hometown: Rush, KY
Undergraduate Education: Kentucky Christian University
Medical School: University of Pikeville – Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
Personal Interests: Hunting/fishing, sports, pickleball, fitness
Future Goals: Hospitalist, work near hometown, have a farm

Aisha Jamal, MBBS
Hometown: Toronto, Canada
Medical School: Army Medical College
Personal Interests: Exploring different cuisines, traveling, playing badminton, cycling, and spending time with my family and friends.
Future Goals: To continue exploring the diverse opportunities within Internal Medicine, with an interest in medical education, compassionate care, and lifelong learning.

Maksim Kackynski, MD
Hometown: Minsk, Belarus
Medical School: Belarussian State Medical University
Personal Interests: Books, manga, BMX, family trips
Future Goals: To be a good doctor and serve my community

Omar Khalifeh, MD
Hometown: Al Salt, Jordan
Medical School: Jordan University of Science and Technology
Personal Interests: Gym, weightlifting, and cars.
Future Goals: Interventional Cardiology fellowship and making the world a better place - enjoying time with people I love!

Muhammad Khan, MBBS
Hometown: Multan, Pakistan
Medical School: University College of Medicine and Dentistry
Personal Interests: Sports, traveling, and cooking
Future Goals: Hematology/Oncology Fellowship

Selena Khanna, MD
Hometown: Barboursville, WV
Undergraduate Education: Marshall University
Medical School: Marshall University School of Medicine
Personal Interests: Traveling, cycling, pickleball, my two cats, Pilates
Future Goals: Be the best doctor I can be!

Zachary McConnell, MD
Hometown: Ashland, KY
Undergraduate Education: University of Louisville
Medical School: Marshall University School of Medicine
Personal Interests: Hunting, baseball, golf
Future Goals: Nephrology Fellowship

Asad Mehmood, MBBS
Hometown: Lahore, Pakistan
Medical School: Sheikh Zayed Medical College
Personal Interests: Traveling, watching movies, and DIY projects
Future Goals: I aspire to pursue a fellowship in Cardiology, with a particular interest in Electrophysiology. My passion for cardiology stems from my clinical experiences and my background growing up and training in Pakistan, where I witnessed the challenges faced by patients in underserved communities with limited access to specialized cardiac care. These experiences inspired me to pursue a career where I can help improve access to advanced cardiovascular treatments and make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

I am especially interested in emerging electrophysiology technologies, including advanced mapping systems, catheter ablation techniques, and leadless cardiac devices. The potential of leadless technologies to reduce lead-related complications, minimize local tissue effects, and improve the management of cardiac arrhythmias is particularly exciting to me. I look forward to contributing to innovations in this field while providing compassionate, evidence-based care to diverse patient populations.

Mohammad Momin Noor, MD
Hometown: Lahore, Pakistan/Columbus, OH
Undergraduate Education: Ohio State University
Medical School: Marshall University School of Medicine
Personal Interests: cricket, soccer, football, golf, traveling, food
Future Goals: Interventional Radiology

Jennifer Qasim, MD
Hometown: Lubbock, TX
Undergraduate Education: Washington University, St. Louis
Medical School: Marshall University School of Medicine
Personal Interests: Violin, swimming, English literature
Future Goals: Gastroenterology Fellowship

Hashem Rayyan, MD
Hometown: Amman, Jordan
Medical School: University of Jordan
Personal Interests: Soccer, weightlifting
Future Goals: Pursue a fellowship and obtain a leadership role

Stephen Richbart, MD
Hometown: Huntington, WV
Undergraduate Education: Marshall University
Medical School: Marshall University School of Medicine
Personal Interests: Playing and watching sports, Lego, video games
Future Goals: Most likely a fellowship

Ridge Scruggs, DO
Hometown: Grover, NC
Undergraduate Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University – DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Personal Interests: 
Future Goals:

Nadine Alalamat, MD
Hometown: Madaba, Jordan
Medical School: Mu'Tah University Faculty of Medicine
Personal Interests: Badminton, hiking, exploring trails, and reading
Future Goals: Fellowship

Samuel Casto, MD
Hometown: Sissonville, WV
Undergraduate Education: Marshall University
Medical School: Marshall University School of Medicine
Personal Interests: Spending time with my wife and kids, watching sports, and traveling.
Future Goals: Improve lives through compassionate care

Annabella Clark, MD
Hometown: 
Medical School: 
Personal Interests: 
Future Goals: 

Mazin Edan, MBBS
Hometown: Baghdad, Iraq
Medical School: University of Sharjah, College of Medicine
Personal Interests: Swimming, soccer, and family time
Future Goals: Fellowship or hospital medicine

Oumaima El Hani, MD
Hometown: Larache, Morocco
Medical School: Universite Internationale Abulcasis des Sciences de la Sante
Personal Interests: Games, cake decorating, and traveling
Future Goals: Fellowship & Teaching

Karishma Gupta, MBBS
Hometown: Mumbai, India
Medical School: Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College
Personal Interests: Racquet sports, acrylic painting, and philosophy
Future Goals: Fellowship

Muhammad Hassaan, MBBS
Hometown: Hyderabad, Pakistan
Medical School: Dow Medical College
Personal Interests: Gaming, gym, cricket, watching documentaries, mathematics
Future Goals: Fellowship

Mina Mansour, MBBCh
Hometown: Cairo, Egypt
Medical School: Cairo University
Personal Interests: Movies, squash, choir singing, hiking, horseback riding
Future Goals: GI Fellowship

Anna Morse Donahoe, DO
Hometown: Woodstock, Alabama
Undergraduate Education: University of West Alabama
Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Personal Interests: House renovation, baking, cooking, and hiking
Future Goals: Inpatient medicine, outpatient medicine, geriatrics

Hashem Naber, MD
Hometown: Amman, Jordan
Medical School: University of Debrecen Medical School and Health Science Centre
Personal Interests: Weightlifting, music, gaming, cooking, and traveling
Future Goals: Fellowship

Chala Oljira, MD
Hometown: Assosa, Ethiopia
Medical School: Addis Ababa University Faculty of Medicine
Personal Interests: Spending time with my family, listening to songs, and watching football
Future Goals: To pursue a fellowship in Cardiology

Alex Pribanich, MD
Hometown: Crossville, Tennessee
Undergraduate Education: East Tennessee State University
Medical School: Marshall University School of Medicine
Personal Interests: Soccer, working out, outdoors, computers
Future Goals: Fellowship in Cardiology or Pulmonary/Critical Care

Bridgette Raines, MD
Hometown: Beaumont, Texas
Undergraduate Education: Texas A&M University
Medical School: Marshall University School of Medicine
Personal Interests: Traveling, enjoying good food, spending time with my husband and newborn son, and staying active with our two dogs
Future Goals: To practice as a hospitalist, delivering compassionate inpatient care

Deema Rayyan, MD
Hometown: Amman, Jordan
Medical School: University of Jordan Faculty of Medicine
Personal Interests: Traveling, drawing, painting, and spending time with family
Future Goals: To become a well-rounded internist while continuing to pursue interests in dermatology and academic medicine.

Renat Roytenberg, MD, PhD
Hometown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Undergraduate Education: La Salle University
Medical School: Marshall University School of Medicine
Personal Interests: Repairing cars, cooking, watching movies, hot sauce
Future Goals: Hematology/Oncology Fellowship

Ahmad Tawalbeh, MD
Hometown: Amman, Jordan
Medical School: Hashemite University Faculty of Medicine
Personal Interests: Going to the gym, playing padel, and spending time with my family
Future Goals: Pursue a fellowship

Andrea Alonso, MD
Hometown: Lexington, KY
Undergraduate Education: University of Kentucky
Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine
Personal Interests: Spending time with friends and family, traveling, my 2 cats, needlepoint, reading, working out
Future Goals: Radiology

Nadia Ambarsom, MD
Hometown: Queens, NY
Undergraduate Education: University of Albany – State University of New York
Medical School: New York Medical College
Personal Interests: Hiking, yoga, vegan cooking
Future Goals: High-acuity patient care

Paige Boyd, MD
Hometown: Catlettsburg, KY
Undergraduate Education: Marshall University
Medical School: Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
Personal Interests: Hiking in National Parks, Lego, watching soccer, video games
Future Goals: Neurology

M. Umar Ejaz, MBBS
Hometown: Lahore, Pakistan
Undergraduate Education: Aitchison College
Medical School: C.M.H. Lahore Medical College
Personal Interests: Bespoke tailoring, music
Future Goals: Neurointervention/Epilepsy

Briggs Ham, MD
Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana
Undergraduate Education: University of Georgia
Medical School: University of Queensland School of Medicine
Personal Interests: Golf, chess, backpacking, and healthcare policy
Future Goals: To provide compassionate care, serve my community, and advocate for my patients.

Alexis James-Joyce, MD
Hometown: Charleston, WV
Undergraduate Education: Marshall University
Medical School: Marshall University School of Medicine
Personal Interests: Hiking, Camping, Traveling, Crafts, Games
Future Goals: Fellowship in Geriatric Medicine

Sherbano Khan, MD
Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
Medical School: Dow Medical College
Personal Interests: Traveling, cooking, home decor, exploring new places, cultures, historic architecture, castles, and waterfront homes
Future Goals: Family time and fellowship

Mick Metcalf, MD
Hometown: Valparaiso, Indiana
Undergraduate Education: Tulane University
Medical School: Tulane University School of Medicine
Personal Interests: Video games, card and board games with family and friends, philosophy/theology
Future Goals: Neurology

Tahya Nazir, MBBS
Hometown: Paramus, New Jersey 
Medical School: Faisalabad Medical University
Personal Interests: Cooking, music, spending time with my family
Future Goals: Infectious Disease Fellowship

Chiemerie Ogbonnaya, MD
Hometown: Denver, CO
Undergraduate Education: University of Denver
Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin
Personal Interests: Traveling, coffee, art, and culture
Future Goals: Gastroenterology

Amogh Pershad, DO
Hometown: Newark, California
Undergraduate Education: University of Washington, Seattle, WV
Medical School: Kansas City University, Kansas City, MO
Personal Interests: I like watching basketball and football. I’m a big Lakers fan and 49ers fan. I also like video games.
Future Goals:

Madelyn Ross, MD
Hometown: Huntington, WV
Undergraduate Education: Marshall University
Medical School: Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
Personal Interests: skiing, golf, reading, spending time with my friends, family, and two cats
Future Goals: Dermatology

Kristen Sanders, MD
Hometown: Hurricane, West Virginia
Undergraduate Education: Marshall University
Medical School: Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine
Personal Interests: Spending time with my son and family, reading, pickleball, tennis, and skiing
Future Goals: Practice Neurology in West Virginia

Yogamba Shivakumar, MBBS
Hometown: Mysore, Karnataka, India
Medical School: Adichunchanagiri Institute of Medical Sciences
Personal Interests: Gardening, cooking, traveling
Future Goals: Emergency Medicine

Sailor Miles Stickler, DO
Hometown: Montgomery, AL
Undergraduate Education: Auburn University
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Auburn
Personal Interests: needlepoint, embroidery, and reading thriller books!
Future Goals: To expand access to neurological care across the South

Shuai Zhang, MD
Hometown: Beijing, China/West Lafayette, Indiana
Undergraduate Education: Peking University
Medical School: Peking University Health Science Center
Personal Interests: Dancing, baking, gardening, and spending time with family
Future Goals: Provide comprehensive, patient-centered care with interests in Geriatrics and Primary Care