Current Fellows
Third Year Fellows – PGY 6
| Profile Photo | Name | Medical School | Hometown | About Me | Professional Interests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Karthik Chamarti | Medical School Madurai Medical College | Andhra Pradesh, India | As a person, I like watching movies, working out in the gym and enjoying the scenic beauty of the Mother Earth. | The curiosity in me drove me towards the medical field and especially to HemeOnc because of the recent advances which have made remarkable differences in people lives. I like to practice both Hematology/Medical Oncology in the future. |
 | Heidi Latiolais | Medical School Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine | Born on Eglin AFB, Florida; grew up in Wichita Falls, Texas | Outside of medicine, I enjoy traveling and especially love to watch a sunrise on the beach! I also enjoy spending time with family, friends, and my sweet mini goldendoodle, Eloise! | I look forward to an academic-based clinical practice focused on malignant hematology, specifically acute leukemia and stem cell transplantation. |
 | Radhamani Kannaiyan | K.A.P. Vishwananthan Government Medical College | Tamil Nadu, India | I love hiking and spending time with my children. | Everything about hematology-oncology excites me. |
 | Jay Parekh | Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College | Mumbai, India | I love playing cricket, soccer and tennis. I enjoy spotting planes so I like airports too. | Academic career in oncology and clinical trials. |
Second Year Fellows – PGY 5
| Profile Photo | Name | Medical School | Hometown | About Me | Professional Interests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Stephanie Haddad | West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | Peabody, MA | I love fitness and staying active, lifting weights, running, spinning, and reformer pilates. As a classically trained dancer and collegiate ballroom dancer, I am passionate about dancing. I love spending time with my family and friends. I also enjoy traveling and exploring new places and different cultures. I am continually fascinated by medicine, particularly hematology/oncology and emerging research, so I enjoy reading journals and articles. | Academic-based clinical practice in medical oncology with a primary focus on breast oncology and clinical research involving clinical trials. |
 | Jacob Schmelz | UT Health San Antonio Long School of Medicine | San Antonio, TX | I am an avid runner and an aspiring triathlete! I love going for walks in the greenbelt with my dog. My other interests include gaming, cooking, yoga, and orchid collecting. | Academic career, possibly focusing on benign/malignant hematology |
 | Eleftheria Atalla | University of Athens School of Health Sciences | Athens, Greece | Outside of medicine, I am passionate about traveling and experiencing new cultures. I also enjoy outdoor running and attending musical theater (huge fan of Broadway shows!) and concerts. | My professional interests include malignant hematology and new therapeutics in this field. |
 | Daniela Portillo | UT Health San Antonio Long School of Medicine | Chihuahua, Mexico | I am an avid San Antonio Spurs fan and enjoy a variety of outdoor activities like paddle boarding and pickleball. Spending quality time with my family is one of my greatest joys. My medical journey is fueled by a passion for improving patient outcomes and a commitment to healthcare innovation. | My professional interests currently straddle the dynamic fields of academic and community medicine. I have a robust background in clinical trials, particularly in breast cancer, which continues to inspire my career path. Recently, I've developed a keen interest in Gastrointestinal Oncology, where I aim to make significant contributions through patient care. I am eager to further my expertise in these areas and contribute meaningfully to oncology. |
First Year Fellows – PGY 4
| Profile Photo | Name | Medical School | Hometown | About Me | Professional Interests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Anum Jalil | King Edward Medical University | Lahore, Pakistan | Outside of medicine, I love spending time with my husband and daughter. I enjoy exploring new places with my family and friends, going on hikes, trying out new restaurants, and traveling when we can. I also love to cook, read novels, listen to podcasts, and find quiet moments to unwind—though most days, our little one keeps us happily busy and makes sure there's never a dull moment. Traveling, especially when it involves discovering new food spots or peaceful nature trails, is one of my favorite ways to recharge. | My goal is to build a career in academic medical oncology, with a focus on delivering compassionate, patient-centered care, and I hope to make a meaningful impact—both for my patients and within the field. |
 | William Ciurylo | University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine | Columbia, CT | I supplemented my internal medicine training by relocating to San Antonio to complete fellowships in Geriatric Medicine and Palliative Care at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. I find balance through time outdoors, exploring visual and literary arts, and with food. | Should I decide to stay in academics my intended focus is on improving outcomes for older adults with hematologic malignancies and other myeloid disorders. I also have research interests in symptom management and systems of care for Hematology Oncology patients; particularly those of underserved or disenfranchised communities. |
 | Oscar Hinojosa | Universidad San Martin de Porres | Cusco, Peru | Big soccer fan, or as I call it "real football". I love watching any good European or South American tournaments. | I'm keeping my options open. But I can't deny I have a strong preference towards Heme, either classical or malignant. |
 | Colton Jones | University of the West Indies, Jamaica | San Salvador, Bahamas | Driven by a passion for discovery, connection, and service, I thrive on exploring new destinations, indulging in diverse culinary experiences, and cherishing time with my loved ones. Beyond personal joys, my heart lies in mentoring and community-building on my home island of San Salvador, Bahamas, where I am dedicated to empowering others and fostering meaningful change. | With a deep commitment to advancing healthcare, I aspire to build a career in academic and community medicine, specializing in breast and gastrointestinal oncology. |
 | Victor Mendiola | Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine | Houston, Texas | I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. I love scuba diving and skiing. I love going to the beach and boating. I love traveling when I can. In my free time I enjoy gaming and programming as well as watching movies and woodworking. | Most of my prior research has been in malignant hematology but all find all things hematology-oncology very interesting. |