Alumni
Five of our alumni became hospitalists in California with two staying in the immediate Central Valley and two within Greater Central California. One became a hospitalist in Texas.
Solomon ‘Tosin’ Badejoko, MBChB, MPH
Hometown: Lagos Nigeria
Medical School: Obafemi Awolowo College of Health Sciences, Nigeria
Post-Residency: Hospitalist in Texas
Solomon ‘Tosin’ Badejoko, MBChB, MPH
Hometown: Lagos Nigeria
Medical School: Obafemi Awolowo College of Health Sciences, Nigeria
Post-Residency: Hospitalist in Texas
Manpreet Bains, MD
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Medical School: American University of Antigua
Post-Residency: Hospitalist in the Central Valley
Manpreet Bains, MD
Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Medical School: American University of Antigua
Post-Residency: Hospitalist in the Central Valley
Sabrina Struve, MD
Hometown: San Jose
Medical School: American University of Antigua
Post-Residency: Hospitalist in the Greater Central California
Sabrina Struve, MD
Hometown: San Jose
Medical School: American University of Antigua
Post-Residency: Hospitalist in the Greater Central California
Asma ‘Annie’ Haji Datoo, MD
Hometown: Pakistan/Los Angeles, CA
Medical School: St. George's University
Post-Residency: Nephrology fellowship
Asma ‘Annie’ Haji Datoo, MD
Hometown: Pakistan/Los Angeles, CA
Medical School: St. George's University
Post-Residency: Nephrology fellowship
Onkar Mudhar, MD
Hometown: Stockton, CA
Medical School: St Georges University
Post-Residency: Hospitalist in the Central Valley
Onkar Mudhar, MD
Hometown: Stockton, CA
Medical School: St Georges University
Post-Residency: Hospitalist in the Central Valley
Emilin Pandian, MD
Hometown: NYC
Medical School: Ross University
Post-Residency: Palliative Care and Hospice fellowship
Emilin Pandian, MD
Hometown: NYC
Medical School: Ross University
Post-Residency: Palliative Care and Hospice fellowship
Paul Shiu, DO, MS
Hometown: Modesto, CA
Medical School: Touro University California
Post-Residency: Rheumatology fellowship
Paul Shiu, DO, MS
Hometown: Modesto, CA
Medical School: Touro University California
Post-Residency: Rheumatology fellowship
Dharminder Singh, MD
Hometown: Fremont, CA
Medical School: American University of Antigua
Post-Residency: Hospitalist in the Bay Area
Dharminder Singh, MD
Hometown: Fremont, CA
Medical School: American University of Antigua
Post-Residency: Hospitalist in the Bay Area
Parampreet Kaur Singh, MD
Hometown: Stockton
Medical School: St. George’s University
Post-Residency: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant fellowship; Cardiovascular Disease fellowship
Parampreet Kaur Singh, MD
Hometown: Stockton
Medical School: St. George’s University
Post-Residency: Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant fellowship; Cardiovascular Disease fellowship
Caroline Tashdjian, MD
Hometown: La Crescenta, CA
Medical School: Ross University
Post-Residency: Hospitalist in the Greater Central California
Caroline Tashdjian, MD
Hometown: La Crescenta, CA
Medical School: Ross University
Post-Residency: Hospitalist in the Greater Central California
Brian Anders, DO
Hometown: Clovis, CA
Undergrad: Fresno State University
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences
Previous Lives: Scribe
Professional Interests: Hospital Medicine, Point of care ultrasounding
Hobbies: Family, Traveling, Backpacking, Gardening, Baking
Brian Anders, DO
Hometown: Clovis, CA
Undergrad: Fresno State University
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences
Previous Lives: Scribe
Professional Interests: Hospital Medicine, Point of care ultrasounding
Hobbies: Family, Traveling, Backpacking, Gardening, Baking
Misael Betancourt Flores, MD
Hometown: Los Palacios, Cuba / Miami, FL
Undergrad: Antillean Adventist University
Medical School: American University of Antigua
Previous Lives: Uber driver, bible worker
Professional Interests: Research
Hobbies: Fishing, traveling, outdoor activities
Misael Betancourt Flores, MD
Hometown: Los Palacios, Cuba / Miami, FL
Undergrad: Antillean Adventist University
Medical School: American University of Antigua
Previous Lives: Uber driver, bible worker
Professional Interests: Research
Hobbies: Fishing, traveling, outdoor activities
Arshi Jha, DO
Hometown: Union City, CA
Undergrad: University of California San Diego
Medical School: Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine
Previous lives: Research Associate, Tutor
Professional interests: Critical Care, Cardiology
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, hiking, traveling.
Arshi Jha, DO
Hometown: Union City, CA
Undergrad: University of California San Diego
Medical School: Touro University Nevada College of Osteopathic Medicine
Previous lives: Research Associate, Tutor
Professional interests: Critical Care, Cardiology
Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, hiking, traveling.
Kumari Karunaratne, DO
Hometown: Santa Monica, CA
Undergrad: Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka.
Medical School: New York Institute of Technology- College of Osteopathic Medicine
Previous lives: Medicine and Surgery Internship in Sri Lanka, Staff Research Associate and Assistant Scientist at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine.
Professional interests: Preventive Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology.
Hobbies: Hiking, Cooking, Listening to music and Basketball.
Kumari Karunaratne, DO
Hometown: Santa Monica, CA
Undergrad: Faculty of Medical Sciences, University of Sri Jayawardenepura, Sri Lanka.
Medical School: New York Institute of Technology- College of Osteopathic Medicine
Previous lives: Medicine and Surgery Internship in Sri Lanka, Staff Research Associate and Assistant Scientist at UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine.
Professional interests: Preventive Cardiology and Cardiac Electrophysiology.
Hobbies: Hiking, Cooking, Listening to music and Basketball.
Jessica Madej, MD
Undergrad: Drexel University
Medical School: St George's University School of Medicine
Previous Experiences: Stanford University Research Assistant, Medical Billing
Professional Interests: Primary Care & Hospital Medicine, Community Health, Mentoring, Curating Personalized Medical care
Hobbies: Enjoying meals with friends and family, going to the beach & picking seashells, exploring new places, reading, swimming.
Jessica Madej, MD
Undergrad: Drexel University
Medical School: St George's University School of Medicine
Previous Experiences: Stanford University Research Assistant, Medical Billing
Professional Interests: Primary Care & Hospital Medicine, Community Health, Mentoring, Curating Personalized Medical care
Hobbies: Enjoying meals with friends and family, going to the beach & picking seashells, exploring new places, reading, swimming.
Ana Mathew, DO
Undergrad: University of South Florida, Tampa
Medical School: Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine
Previous Experiences: Graduate student, Teacher, Behavioralist Therapist
Professional Interests: Critical Care
Hobbies: Rescue animals, gardening, bonsai, cook, food is my love language.
Ana Mathew, DO
Undergrad: University of South Florida, Tampa
Medical School: Touro University California College of Osteopathic Medicine
Previous Experiences: Graduate student, Teacher, Behavioralist Therapist
Professional Interests: Critical Care
Hobbies: Rescue animals, gardening, bonsai, cook, food is my love language.
Madalyn Rivas, MD
Hometown: Union City, CA
Undergrad: California State University East Bay
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean
Previous Lives: Medical Assistant and wannabe Ninja Warrior
Professional Interests: Rheumatology and Infectious Disease
Hobbies: Running, strength training, cooking (sometimes), playing with my fur baby.
Madalyn Rivas, MD
Hometown: Union City, CA
Undergrad: California State University East Bay
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean
Previous Lives: Medical Assistant and wannabe Ninja Warrior
Professional Interests: Rheumatology and Infectious Disease
Hobbies: Running, strength training, cooking (sometimes), playing with my fur baby.
Deny Sung, MD
Hometown: São Paulo, Brazil
Undergrad: University of California Riverside
Medical School: American University of Antigua
Previous Lives: I was probably a panda.
Professional Interests: Critical Care, Cardiology
Hobbies: Snowboarding, Taekwondo, video games.
Deny Sung, MD
Hometown: São Paulo, Brazil
Undergrad: University of California Riverside
Medical School: American University of Antigua
Previous Lives: I was probably a panda.
Professional Interests: Critical Care, Cardiology
Hobbies: Snowboarding, Taekwondo, video games.
Amatya Taran, MBBChB
Hometown: Pleasanton, CA
Undergrad: University of California San Diego
Medical School: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Previous Lives: Medical Scribe, Robotics Coach, Tutor
Professional Interests: Hospital medicine and Internal Medicine subspecialties.
Hobbies: Health and fitness, robotics, technology, cars and motorsport. Martial Arts.
Amatya Taran, MBBChB
Hometown: Pleasanton, CA
Undergrad: University of California San Diego
Medical School: Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
Previous Lives: Medical Scribe, Robotics Coach, Tutor
Professional Interests: Hospital medicine and Internal Medicine subspecialties.
Hobbies: Health and fitness, robotics, technology, cars and motorsport. Martial Arts.
Jessie Wang, MD
Hometown: Camarillo, CA
Undergrad: University of Pennsylvania
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Previous Lives: Iota Epsilon Alpha member, volunteer for Learning Ally
Professional Interests: Point of Care Ultrasound
Hobbies: hiking, visiting art and historical museums, trying different cuisines.
Jessie Wang, MD
Hometown: Camarillo, CA
Undergrad: University of Pennsylvania
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Previous Lives: Iota Epsilon Alpha member, volunteer for Learning Ally
Professional Interests: Point of Care Ultrasound
Hobbies: hiking, visiting art and historical museums, trying different cuisines.
Edsel Embry, MD
Hometown: Oakland, CA
Undergrad: San Francisco State University
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
Previous Lives: Sales manager for wireless communications
Professional Interests: I am passionate about advocating for vulnerable populations and reducing health disparities. My interests include cardiovascular disease and critical care.
Hobbies: I enjoy traveling, boxing, long-distance running, and writing music. I am a huge fan of organized crime movies and vintage fashion.
Edsel Embry, MD
Hometown: Oakland, CA
Undergrad: San Francisco State University
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
Previous Lives: Sales manager for wireless communications
Professional Interests: I am passionate about advocating for vulnerable populations and reducing health disparities. My interests include cardiovascular disease and critical care.
Hobbies: I enjoy traveling, boxing, long-distance running, and writing music. I am a huge fan of organized crime movies and vintage fashion.
Julie Nguyen, MD
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Undergrad: University of California, Davis
Medical School: St. George's University
Previous Lives: Photographer for UC Davis Student Life
Professional Interests: Outpatient Primary Care
Hobbies: Building custom computers and keyboards, Hiking, Traveling
Julie Nguyen, MD
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Undergrad: University of California, Davis
Medical School: St. George's University
Previous Lives: Photographer for UC Davis Student Life
Professional Interests: Outpatient Primary Care
Hobbies: Building custom computers and keyboards, Hiking, Traveling
Sonal Prasad, MD
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Undergrad: San Jose State University
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Previous Lives: Recreational therapy
Professional Interests: Hospital medicine, critical care
Hobbies: Going to the beach, being in nature, meditating, watching football and basketball, watching movies.
Sonal Prasad, MD
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Undergrad: San Jose State University
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Previous Lives: Recreational therapy
Professional Interests: Hospital medicine, critical care
Hobbies: Going to the beach, being in nature, meditating, watching football and basketball, watching movies.
Sara Shushtarian, MD
Hometown: Pleasanton, CA
Undergrad: University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA
Medical School: St. George's University
Previous Lives: Student Advisor at University of the Pacific
Professional Interests: Preventative Medicine, Patient Well-being, Compassion, and Communication
Hobbies: Weight training, traveling, baking, trying different foods, and spending quality time with my family and my dog
Sara Shushtarian, MD
Hometown: Pleasanton, CA
Undergrad: University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA
Medical School: St. George's University
Previous Lives: Student Advisor at University of the Pacific
Professional Interests: Preventative Medicine, Patient Well-being, Compassion, and Communication
Hobbies: Weight training, traveling, baking, trying different foods, and spending quality time with my family and my dog
Kavaldeep Singh, DO, MMS
Hometown: Cypress, CA
Undergrad: University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School: Touro University California
Previous Lives: ED Scribe, Music Teacher
Professional Interests: Community health
Hobbies: Running, basketball, football, soccer, hiking, Lakers/49ers/Liverpool
Kavaldeep Singh, DO, MMS
Hometown: Cypress, CA
Undergrad: University of California, Los Angeles
Medical School: Touro University California
Previous Lives: ED Scribe, Music Teacher
Professional Interests: Community health
Hobbies: Running, basketball, football, soccer, hiking, Lakers/49ers/Liverpool
Shubani Singh, MD, MS
Hometown: Shanghai, China / Fremont, CA
Undergrad: University of California, Davis / St. George’s University
Medical School: St. George’s University
Professional Interests: Cardiology, Critical Care
Hobbies: Cooking, eating, traveling, playing with my Golden Retriever and German Shepherd
Shubani Singh, MD, MS
Hometown: Shanghai, China / Fremont, CA
Undergrad: University of California, Davis / St. George’s University
Medical School: St. George’s University
Professional Interests: Cardiology, Critical Care
Hobbies: Cooking, eating, traveling, playing with my Golden Retriever and German Shepherd
Vishwajit Tuchscherer, MD
Hometown: Oshkosh, WI
Undergrad: University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh
Medical School: Ross University
Previous Lives: Former Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin Research Assistant, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Research Assistant, Tutor
Professional Interests: Hospital Medicine, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology
Hobbies: Downhill skiing, running, spending time with family and friends, listening to music, cross-country flying in family airplane, Formula 1
Vishwajit Tuchscherer, MD
Hometown: Oshkosh, WI
Undergrad: University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh
Medical School: Ross University
Previous Lives: Former Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Froedtert & The Medical College of Wisconsin Research Assistant, University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Research Assistant, Tutor
Professional Interests: Hospital Medicine, Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology
Hobbies: Downhill skiing, running, spending time with family and friends, listening to music, cross-country flying in family airplane, Formula 1
Jay Xiong, DO
Hometown: Stockton, CA
Undergrad: University of California, Davis
Medical School: Touro University Nevada
Previous Lives: Funemployed
Professional Interests: Hospitalist, Critical Care
Hobbies: Basketball
Jay Xiong, DO
Hometown: Stockton, CA
Undergrad: University of California, Davis
Medical School: Touro University Nevada
Previous Lives: Funemployed
Professional Interests: Hospitalist, Critical Care
Hobbies: Basketball
Russell Yamamoto, MD
Hometown: Modesto, CA
Undergrad: University of California, Davis
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean
Previous Lives: Traveling violinist, barista, teacher in Japan, gymnast
Professional Interests: Internal medicine subspecialties, teaching
Hobbies: Car connoisseur, home architecture, discovering new music, biking and hiking
Russell Yamamoto, MD
Hometown: Modesto, CA
Undergrad: University of California, Davis
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean
Previous Lives: Traveling violinist, barista, teacher in Japan, gymnast
Professional Interests: Internal medicine subspecialties, teaching
Hobbies: Car connoisseur, home architecture, discovering new music, biking and hiking
Urooj Zahid, DO, MS
Hometown: Merced, CA
Undergrad: University of California, Merced
Medical School: Touro University New York
Previous Lives: Tutor
Hobbies: Tennis, hiking, cooking, and reading
Urooj Zahid, DO, MS
Hometown: Merced, CA
Undergrad: University of California, Merced
Medical School: Touro University New York
Previous Lives: Tutor
Hobbies: Tennis, hiking, cooking, and reading
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