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Third Year Fellows – PGY 6<\/h2>\n

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Profile Photo<\/th>Name<\/th>Medical School<\/th>Hometown<\/th>About Me<\/th>Professional Interests<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
\"\"<\/td>Karthik Chamarti<\/td>Medical School Madurai Medical College<\/td>Andhra Pradesh, India<\/td>As a person, I like watching movies, working out in the gym and enjoying the scenic beauty of the Mother Earth. <\/td>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.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>Heidi Latiolais<\/td>Medical School Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine<\/td>Born on Eglin AFB, Florida; grew up in Wichita Falls, Texas<\/td>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!<\/td>I look forward to an academic-based clinical practice focused on malignant hematology, specifically acute leukemia and stem cell transplantation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>Radhamani Kannaiyan<\/td>K.A.P. Vishwananthan Government Medical College<\/td>Tamil Nadu, India<\/td>I love hiking and spending time with my children.<\/td>Everything about hematology-oncology excites me. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>Jay Parekh<\/td>Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical College<\/td>Mumbai, India<\/td>I love playing cricket, soccer and tennis. I enjoy spotting planes so I like airports too. <\/td>Academic career in oncology and clinical trials.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Second Year Fellows – PGY 5<\/h2>\n

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Profile Photo<\/th>Name<\/th>Medical School<\/th>Hometown<\/th>About Me<\/th>Professional Interests<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
\"\"<\/td>Stephanie Haddad<\/td>West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine<\/td>Peabody, MA<\/td>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.<\/td>Academic-based clinical practice in medical oncology with a primary focus on breast oncology and clinical research involving clinical trials. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>Jacob Schmelz<\/td>UT Health San Antonio Long School of Medicine<\/td>San Antonio, TX<\/td>I am an avid runner and an aspiring triathlete! I love going for walks in the
\ngreenbelt with my dog. My other interests include gaming, cooking, yoga, and orchid
\ncollecting.<\/td>		Academic career, possibly focusing on benign\/malignant hematology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>Eleftheria Atalla<\/td>University of Athens School of Health Sciences<\/td>Athens, Greece<\/td>Outside of medicine, I am passionate about traveling and experiencing new cultures. I
\nalso enjoy outdoor running and attending musical theater (huge fan of Broadway
\nshows!) and concerts.<\/td>		My professional interests include malignant hematology and new
\ntherapeutics in this field.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>Daniela Portillo<\/td>UT Health San Antonio Long School of Medicine<\/td>Chihuahua, Mexico<\/td>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
\none of my greatest joys. My medical journey is fueled by a passion for improving patient outcomes and a commitment to healthcare innovation.<\/td>		My professional interests currently straddle the dynamic fields of academic and community medicine. I have a robust background in clinical trials,
\nparticularly in breast cancer, which continues to inspire my career path. Recently, I've developed a keen interest in Gastrointestinal Oncology, where I
\naim to make significant contributions through patient care. I am eager to further my expertise in these areas and contribute meaningfully to oncology.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=””]<\/p>\n

First Year Fellows – PGY 4<\/h2>\n

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Profile Photo<\/th>Name<\/th>Medical School<\/th>Hometown<\/th>About Me<\/th>Professional Interests<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
\"\"<\/td>Anum Jalil<\/td>King Edward Medical University<\/td>Lahore, Pakistan<\/td>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\u2014though 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. <\/td>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\u2014both for my patients and within the field.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>William Ciurylo<\/td>University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine<\/td>Columbia, CT<\/td>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. <\/td>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. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>Oscar Hinojosa<\/td>Universidad San Martin de Porres<\/td>Cusco, Peru<\/td>Big soccer fan, or as I call it \"real football\". I love watching any good European or South American tournaments.<\/td>I'm keeping my options open. But I can't deny I have a strong preference towards Heme, either classical or malignant.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>Colton Jones<\/td>University of the West Indies, Jamaica<\/td>San Salvador, Bahamas<\/td>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.<\/td>With a deep commitment to advancing healthcare, I aspire to build a career in academic and community medicine, specializing in breast and gastrointestinal oncology. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\"\"<\/td>Victor Mendiola<\/td>Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine<\/td>Houston, Texas<\/td>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.<\/td>Most of my prior research has been in malignant hematology but all find all things hematology-oncology very interesting. <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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