Residents
Class of 2026
Shounak Ghosh, DO
Chief Resident
Undergrad: UC San Diego - Neuroscience & Physiology, MS in Biology
Medical School: Touro University California
Tom Changlai, MD
Hometown: Northridge, CA
Undergrad: Harvard
Medical School: Queensland
Mariam Akinwale, MD
Hometown: Born in Nigeria, lived in New Jersey for the last 10 years
Undergrad: Igbinedion University, Okada- BSc in biochemistry
Medical School: Medical University of the Americas, Nevis
Hobbies: running, hiking, fruit picking, traveling, watching sci-fi & documentaries
Va Si, MD
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Undergrad: UCLA BS Biology, California Institute of Technology - MS
Medical School: St. George University
Hobbies: Cooking, MMA, Physical Therapy, spending time with family
Class of 2027
Jane Dalisay, DO
Chief of Education
Hometown: Bakersfield, CA
Undergrad: UC Davis, Genetics
Medical School: Michigan State University, College of Osteopathic Med
Hobbies: Volunteering at dog rescues, trying new recipes at home, exploring diverse local food options, cultural events, craft fairs, seasonal activities (fruit picking, farmers' markets, beach days
Previous Lives: Research Assistant @ UC Davis Alzheimer's Disease Center, Golden State Warriors Team Store VIP Section Sales Clerk
Howard Sun, DO
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Undergrad: UC Santa Cruz, Molecular, Cell & Developmental Biology
Medical School: Alabama COM
Hobbies: Reading, cooking, gardening
Previous Lives: Pharmaceutical Process Development R&D Amateur Wizard
Yamandu Rodriguez, MD
Hometown: San Fernando Valley, CA
Undergrad: CSU Northridge, Child & Adolescent Development
Medical School: Ross University
Hobbies: Exercise, Video games, the beach
Scott Lambert, DO
Hometown: San Dimas, CA
Undergrad: University of La Verne
Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University
Class of 2028
Khushboo Jani, DO
Undergrad: UC Davis, BS Psychology
Medical School: Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
Luiza Harutyunyan, DO
Hometown: Glendale, CA
Undergrad: UCLA Neuroscience and Minor in Armenian Studies
Medical School: William Carey University
Hobbies: Literature, Tennis, theater, jigsaw puzzles
Previous Lives: Medical Scribe in orthopedic & spine clinic
Rachel Hieb, DO
Hometown: Napa, CA
Undergrad: UC Santa Barbara, Chemistry
Medical School: Touro University California
Hobbies: Hiking, Yoga, tie-dying, baking, crochet, trying new eateries/breweries
Previous Lives: Medical Scribe, Medical Assistant, Ice-cream scooper
Sahibjot Bhatia, MD
Hometown: Clovis, CA
Undergrad: CNSU BS Health Science
Medical School: CNSU
Hobbies: Tennis, basketball, cooking, cars
Class of 2029
Abhinav Mahajan, MD
Hometown: Modesto, CA
Undergrad: Northern Michigan University, MS Exercise Science & Kinesiology
Medical School: IUHS School of Medicine
Hobbies: Traveling, hiking, exploring nature out in the wild, spending time with family
Previous lives: Physical Therapist with an emphasis in Neuro-Vestibular & Concussion Rehabilitation
Sara Newman, MD
Hometown: Standwood, WA
Undergrad: Pacific Lutheran University, Summa cum laude - BS Biology, minor in Hispanic Studies
Medical School: University of Washington with additional completion of AHEC Scholars Program: Underserved pathway, Latinx Health Pathway, Indian Health Pathway
Hobbies: birding, nature photography, wrangling my twin toddlers
Previous lives: Neurology Medical Scribe
Tania Nag, DO
Hometown: San Ramon, CA
Undergrad: UC San Diego, Biochemistry & Cell Biology
Medical School: Touro University California
Hobbies: Yoga, sonner, outdoor activities, cooking, spending time with family & friends
Previous lives: Research & Tutoring
Jaime Sesgundo, MD
Undergrad: University of Nevada, Reno, BA Foreign Language, BS Microbiology
Medical School: University of Nevada