PGY-3
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Arabelle Abellard, MD
Hometown: I consider both - Port-Au-Prince, Haiti and Boca Raton, FL - my home Undergraduate School: University of Miami Medical School: Indiana University Career Plan: Allergy & Immunology, Healthcare Administration Hobbies/Interests: Oil painting and drawing, traveling, dancing, interacting with people, learning about and discovering new things Favorite Memory at ACMC: Christmas party with Adopt a Family and gift wrapping! Advice to Applicants: Be yourself and be honest with yourself. Do not shy away from your hardships. Actively express your interest in the program. If you were stranded on an island with one person, which resident/attending would you choose? Too many good people to choose from - why are you trying to get me in trouble?? |
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Leen Alkhouli, MD
Hometown: Damascus, Syria Undergraduate School: Damascus University Medical School: Damascus University Career Plan: Outpatient Medicine Hobbies/Interests: Trying out different restaurants, traveling, shopping Favorite Memory at ACMC: Decorating our resident lounge for Christmas on Night Float Deep Dish or Thin Crust? Thin crust from Stix & Stones in Burr Ridge! |
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Tareq Al Saadi, MD
Hometown: Damascus, Syria Undergraduate School: Damascus University Medical School: Damascus University Career Plan: Cardiology Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, kayaking, exploring new restaurants, binge-watching TV shows Why ACMC? I chose Christ because of the big and diverse patient population it offers and the opportunities post-residency. Whether I want to take the academic route, pursue fellowship, or just become a hospitalist, this program allows me to achieve it. Favorite Memory at ACMC: Intern Retreat, which the chiefs organized to Whirlyball. If you were stranded on an island with one person, which resident/attending would you choose? I'd choose Mike Sorrenti; at least I wouldn't die of boredom! |
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Moneeb Asghar, DO
Hometown: Barrington, IL (but I was born at Advocate Christ) Undergraduate School: St. Louis University Medical School: Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine Career Plan: Cardiology Hobbies/Interests: Chicago sports, fantasy football (2019 ACMC Champ!), stocks, travel Why ACMC? I wanted a program that would train me well, matched residents well into fellowship, and most importantly, allowed me to be happy. Deep Dish or Thin Crust? Deep dish from Lou Malnati's, obviously! If you were stranded on an island with one person, which resident/attending would you choose? Priyanka Shastri because she's my ride or die; or maybe Arabelle Abellard because she's hilarious. |
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Tyler Cooper, DO
Hometown: Morton, IL Undergraduate School: University of Iowa Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Career Plan: Hospitalist or Critical Care Hobbies/Interests: Traveling and reading Why ACMC? The people. It was the place I felt most comfortable talking to the residents and I wanted to be at a program with people I would enjoy working alongside with for the next 3 years. Deep Dish or Thin Crust? Thin crust from Lou Malnati's - they have the best crust in the city! |
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Safiya Elahi, DO
Hometown: Burr Ridge, IL Undergraduate School: Loyola University Chicago Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Career Plan: Endocrinology Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, reading, puzzles of every kind Why ACMC? I chose ACMC because I knew it offered high level training with a complex and diverse patient population that would get me out of my comfort zone. Additionally, my co-residents are amazing people to work with every day! Deep Dish or Thin Crust? Deep dish from Lou Malnati's, no question |
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Khwaila Falaneh, DO
Hometown: Oak Lawn, IL Undergraduate School: Illinois Institute of Technology Medical School: Marian University Career Plan: Pulmonary/Critical Care Hobbies/Interests: Sports, specifically volleyball and basketball Why ACMC? It's a community program with the resources of a university program. I always felt comfortable with the residents and appreciated the camaraderie, as well as the ability to have great experiences and training. Deep Dish or Thin Crust? Thin Crust!! specifically from Grassano's in Oak Lawn |
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Nancy Guirguis, DO
Hometown: Seattle, Washington Undergraduate School: Lewis & Clark College Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences Career Plan: Pulmonary/Critical Care Hobbies/Interests: Swimming, cooking, traveling to different countries and watching movies with my husband! Favorite Memory at ACMC: Running my first code blue with the help of my senior and having the patient survive! Deep Dish or Thin Crust? Thin crust from Giordano's! |
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Sheraz Hussain, MD
Hometown: Lahore, Pakistan Undergraduate School: Aga Khan University Medical School: Aga Khan University Career Plan: Cardiology Hobbies/Interests: Socializing with friends and family, travel, running, and playing squash Why ACMC? The diverse patient population, excellent resident autonomy, and enhanced learning opportunities are at the top of my list! I had a great first impression of the program after meeting with residents and program leadership. Favorite Memory at ACMC: Running my first Code Blue in ICU at night and having the support of the intensivist lead to a great learning experience. This encounter made me realize how a solid foundation of basic physiology comes in handy, especially in a situation concerning life or death. |
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Natasha Kadakia, DO
Hometown: Barrington, IL Undergraduate School: Loyola University Chicago Medical School: Touro College of Medicine New York Career Plan: Endocrinology Hobbies/Interests: Traveling and photography Why ACMC? I love the location and the residents that I met when I initially interviewed. Favorite Memory at ACMC: Meeting lifelong friends and the warm atmosphere that the teaching faculty provides. Deep Dish or Thin Crust? Lou Malnati’s Giardiniera stuffed deep dish pizza with butter crust! |
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Muhammad Ali Khan, MD
Hometown: Lahore, Pakistan Undergraduate School: Aga Khan University Medical School: Aga Khan University Career Plan: Cardiology Hobbies/Interests: Watching soccer and playing console games (WarZone, FIFA, and Apex Legends) Favorite Memory at ACMC: Floating my first swan in the ICU Deep Dish or Thin Crust? Deep dish all the way, and definitely from Giordano's! |
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Nicholas Patel, DO
Hometown: South Elgin, IL Undergraduate School: Michigan State University Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Career Plan: Hospitalist or Critical Care Hobbies/Interests: Basketball, biking, going to comedy shows/concerts, not letting my son beat me at anything Why ACMC? The camaraderie between the residents is the foundation of the program. The unbelievable pathology and acuity of patients has made me feel more than prepared to work anywhere. If you were stranded on an island with one person, which resident/attending would you choose? I know I would NOT choose Mike Sorrenti, because he would probably spell "help" wrong in the sand and we'd never make it off the island. |
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Trisha Patel, DO
Hometown: Naperville, IL Undergraduate School: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Career Plan: Hematology/Oncology or Hospitalist Hobbies/Interests: Trying new restaurants in Chicago, running on Lakeshore, hot yoga, and obsessing over my niece and nephew (if that counts) Why ACMC? ACMC holds a special place in my heart; my dad completed his residency here and had nothing but great things to say about the program. The training is excellent and the pathology is widespread. ACMC is always busy and far from boring! Deep Dish or Thin Crust? DEEP DISH! Lou Malnati's all day, every day. |
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Tyler Rehman, DO
Hometown: West Bend, WI Undergraduate School: Marquette University Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University - DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine Career Plan: Infectious Disease Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, traveling, sports Deep Dish or Thin Crust? Thin crust, specifically from Piece pizza If you were stranded on an island with one person, which resident/attending would you choose? Jimbo Saha (Dr. Saha's dog) |
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Shahnaz Siddiqui, MD
Hometown: Chicago, IL Undergraduate School: Villa Marie College Medical School: Khaja Banda Nawaz Institute of Medical Sciences Career Plan: Endocrinology Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, reading, cooking, and spending time with my family Why ACMC? The IM program is like a big family at ACMC; it has a friendly environment, good learning opportunities, diverse pathology, and great staff - all of which make residency a memorable experience. Deep Dish or Thin Crust? Deep dish from Giordano's! |
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Priyanka Shastri, DO
Hometown: Buffalo Grove, IL Undergraduate School: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine Career Plan: Pulmonary/Critical Care Hobbies/Interests: Watching Marvel movies, watching hockey and football with my Dad, reading thrillers and Harry Potter, and drinking (lots) of coffee Favorite Memory at ACMC: Intern year night float with Amit, Aelia, Arya, and Moneeb If you were stranded on an island with one person, which resident/attending would you choose? Moneeb because he is the Mary Kate to my Ashley |
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Michael Sorrenti, MD
Hometown: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Undergraduate School: Carlton University Medical School: University of Medicine and Health Sciences St. Kitts Career Plan: Hospitalist Hobbies/Interests: Running, cars, traveling, and hiking Why ACMC? It is the best Internal Medicine program in the Chicagoland area Favorite Memory at ACMC: Post night-call brunch at Stacked |
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Praveena Tathineni, DO
Hometown: Bayside, New York Undergraduate School: Stony Brook University Medical School: Touro College of Medicine New York Career Plan: Hematology/Oncology Hobbies/Interests: Dancing/Performing Arts (Indian classical, Bollywood, hip-hop), trying all the new foods, and learning new languages Favorite Memory at ACMC: Making friends who become family - who support each other through anything and everything. Advice to Applicants: Be open-minded, be prepared to work hard, and give 100% to everything that you do. This is your time to learn, evolve, and become the best physician-in-training possible. |
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Dan Thompson, DO
Hometown: Sacramento, CA Undergraduate School: California Polytechnic State University Medical School: Marian University Career Plan: Critical Care Hobbies/Interests: Camping, hiking, climbing Why ACMC? I chose Christ for the people and the positive learning environment If you were stranded on an island with one person, which resident/attending would you choose? I’d choose Mike Sorrenti because he always has tons of snacks |
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Lyndsey Turbow, MD
Hometown: Newport Beach, CA Undergraduate School: University of California, Santa Cruz Medical School: Ross University Career Plan: Critical Care Hobbies/Interests: Cooking, running, snuggling my dog Deep Dish or Thin Crust? Thin crust >>> deep dish, and definitely from Parlor Pizza! If you were stranded on an island with one person, which resident/attending would you choose? Dr. Andreoni - maybe by the end of our time together, I will have mastered antibiotics. |
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Timothy Wu, MD
Hometown: Upland, California Undergraduate School: Harvard University Medical School: University of Illinois at Chicago Career Plan: Hospitalist Hobbies/Interests: Outdoor sports, traveling, being a food connoisseur Why ACMC? The reason I chose ACMC was largely influenced by the residents and the culture established by them. It is a place that has a supportive culture, fosters growth, and challenges residents to be the best versions of themselves. On top of that I felt that it gave me the flexibility to further aspirations for fellowship goals as well as provide a solid foundation for a career as a hospitalist. Either way I felt that it was a program that would train the residents well and prepare them for the next step regardless of their career path. Advice to Applicants: The biggest thing I can say is trust the process, trust your gut, and don’t get caught up in the small details. You will go on a bunch of interviews and may feel the urge that you need to constantly impress and things should go perfectly. Towards the end of the process you will realize that the ball is in your court- on interviews you should be figuring out if the program is a good fit for you. There are many amazing programs but on a daily basis you have to interact with your colleagues and attendings, and so your relationship with them is indispensable. I believe that it is key to find a program that you feel comfortable with and can support your career goals. |