Residents
Of our residents who have applied for fellowship, approximately eight continued on into fellowships within Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, Critical Care Medicine, Nephrology, Palliative and Hospice Care, and Rheumatology.
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.
Dignity Health St. Joseph’s Medical Center Stockton Internal Medicine Residency receives 1700 applications on average each interview cycle. Historically, we interview about 10% of applicants and rank 70% of interviewees.
As a new program, we have had 40 residents to date with cohorts of 10. Our inaugural class graduated in June 2023.
- Approximately 83% are from California - 33% overall are from the Central Valley.
- 73% are International Medical Graduates and 27% are Osteopathic graduates.
- 55% of our residents are women - 45% of all our residents are women of color.
Alumni
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
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
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
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
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
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
Class of 2024
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.
Class of 2025
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
Class of 2026
Mojolaoluwa Balogun, DO
Hometown: Nigeria / Oakland, CA
Undergrad: Olabisi Onabanjo University
Medical School: Touro University California
Previous Lives: Anatomy and Physiology lecturer, bible study leader, mentor
Professional Interests: Interested in insulin resistance pathway and endocrinology
Hobbies: Love being a mom, hiking, cooking, and mentoring
Mojolaoluwa Balogun, DO
Hometown: Nigeria / Oakland, CA
Undergrad: Olabisi Onabanjo University
Medical School: Touro University California
Previous Lives: Anatomy and Physiology lecturer, bible study leader, mentor
Professional Interests: Interested in insulin resistance pathway and endocrinology
Hobbies: Love being a mom, hiking, cooking, and mentoring
Navjiwan Bhandal, MBBS
Hometown: Modesto, CA
Medical School: Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences
Professional Interests: Internal Medicine
Hobbies: Soccer, playing Fifa, listening to music, traveling
Navjiwan Bhandal, MBBS
Hometown: Modesto, CA
Medical School: Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences
Professional Interests: Internal Medicine
Hobbies: Soccer, playing Fifa, listening to music, traveling
Linda Chang, DO
Hometown: San Gabriel Valley, CA
Undergrad: University of California, San Diego
Medical School: AT Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
Previous Lives: Backpacking traveler with no cell phone plan
Professional Interests: Hospitalist, Critical Care, or Cardiology
Hobbies: Tennis, traveling, dance, cooking Vietnamese cuisine, community organizing
Linda Chang, DO
Hometown: San Gabriel Valley, CA
Undergrad: University of California, San Diego
Medical School: AT Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona
Previous Lives: Backpacking traveler with no cell phone plan
Professional Interests: Hospitalist, Critical Care, or Cardiology
Hobbies: Tennis, traveling, dance, cooking Vietnamese cuisine, community organizing
Jinalben Chaudhari, MD
Hometown: Santa Clara, CA
Undergrad: University of California, Irvine
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean
Previous Lives: Backpacking traveler with no cell phone plan
Professional Interests: Medicine-subspecialties
Hobbies: Gym, yoga, cooking, hiking, anything outdoorsy, spending time with friends and family
Jinalben Chaudhari, MD
Hometown: Santa Clara, CA
Undergrad: University of California, Irvine
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean
Previous Lives: Backpacking traveler with no cell phone plan
Professional Interests: Medicine-subspecialties
Hobbies: Gym, yoga, cooking, hiking, anything outdoorsy, spending time with friends and family
Deepak Gir, MBBS
Hometown: Fairfield, CA
Medical School: Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Solan
Previous Lives: EM Doctor at MMU Solan, Tutor
Professional Interests: Cardiology, Hospital Medicine, Critical Care and Research
Hobbies: Cricket, volleyball, video games, technophile, singing and listening to Indian music
Deepak Gir, MBBS
Hometown: Fairfield, CA
Medical School: Maharishi Markandeshwar University, Solan
Previous Lives: EM Doctor at MMU Solan, Tutor
Professional Interests: Cardiology, Hospital Medicine, Critical Care and Research
Hobbies: Cricket, volleyball, video games, technophile, singing and listening to Indian music
Tejpal Dhillon, MBBS
Hometown: Sacramento, CA
Medical School: Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences
Professional Interests: Internal Medicine
Hobbies: Photography, traveling, listening to music, playing volleyball and cricket
Tejpal Dhillon, MBBS
Hometown: Sacramento, CA
Medical School: Punjab Institute of Medical Sciences
Professional Interests: Internal Medicine
Hobbies: Photography, traveling, listening to music, playing volleyball and cricket
Elex Kalu, MD, MSc
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Undergrad: Stanford University
Medical School: Ross University
Professional Interests: Primary Care Associate, Physician Assistant
Hobbies: Hiking, strength training painting, volunteering at my local church, reading, traveling, and cooking
Elex Kalu, MD, MSc
Hometown: San Jose, CA
Undergrad: Stanford University
Medical School: Ross University
Professional Interests: Primary Care Associate, Physician Assistant
Hobbies: Hiking, strength training painting, volunteering at my local church, reading, traveling, and cooking
Rupinder Kaur, MD
Hometown: Lodi, CA
Undergrad: University of California, Davis
Medical School: St. George’s University
Previous Lives: Barista
Professional Interests: Research
Hobbies: Reading, rock climbing, traveling, hiking
Rupinder Kaur, MD
Hometown: Lodi, CA
Undergrad: University of California, Davis
Medical School: St. George’s University
Previous Lives: Barista
Professional Interests: Research
Hobbies: Reading, rock climbing, traveling, hiking
Elena Naderzad, MD
Hometown: Los Gatos, CA
Undergrad: Santa Clara University
Medical School: Ross University
Previous Lives: Medical Assistant and Surgical Technician
Professional Interests: Helping the underserved population, giving back to the community, expanding my knowledge and skillset
Hobbies: Spending time with friends, baking, cooking, snow skiing, working out at the gym
Elena Naderzad, MD
Hometown: Los Gatos, CA
Undergrad: Santa Clara University
Medical School: Ross University
Previous Lives: Medical Assistant and Surgical Technician
Professional Interests: Helping the underserved population, giving back to the community, expanding my knowledge and skillset
Hobbies: Spending time with friends, baking, cooking, snow skiing, working out at the gym
Vincent Lopez, MD, MBA
Hometown: Edison, NJ / Las Vegas, NV
Undergrad: Rutgers University
Medical School: American University of Antigua
Previous Lives: Engineer, medical scribe, Pokemon master
Professional Interests: Hematology/Oncology
Hobbies: Board games, playing the viola, watching sports, random adventures
Vincent Lopez, MD, MBA
Hometown: Edison, NJ / Las Vegas, NV
Undergrad: Rutgers University
Medical School: American University of Antigua
Previous Lives: Engineer, medical scribe, Pokemon master
Professional Interests: Hematology/Oncology
Hobbies: Board games, playing the viola, watching sports, random adventures
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