Get to know our current chief residents and housestaff. Find out more about each resident below.

Assistant Chiefs of Service (Chief Residents)

Vivian V. Altiery De Jesús

Hometown: Boquerón, Puerto Rico
Medical School: University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine

What are your career goals?
Oncology, Bioethics, Research, and Medical Education

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
Some of my main interests outside medicine are photography, manga/anime, writing and reading. Landscapes, animals, and plants are my favorite theme. Looking forward for the four seasons change and capturing the new flora and fauna that the Northeast has to offer. I love writing from poetry to fiction and non-fiction.

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
One of the things I love is Bayview’s mission to train physicians in medicine as a public trust. I am eager to learn from the epitome of medical education and patient centered care. I am eager to learn as much as I can and be able to pass it forward to the future generations of physicians.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
This is very hard because I need to choose only one! I would say the National Aquarium. I am fascinated by marine life and how it seems to be a completely different world. And also, the drastic and beautiful change of season, especially the blooming of spring.

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
University of Puerto Rico Río Piedras Campus

Charlee McLean-Powell

Hometown: Portland, Jamaica and Baltimore, Maryland
Medical School: Georgetown University School of Medicine

What are your career goals?
To provide care to individuals living in underserved communities. To pursue a fellowship in gastroenterology. To pay it forward by helping future students pursue medicine. In addition, aid in the establishment of a medical facility in my hometown of Portland, Jamaica.

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
I enjoy playing games and watching movies with my family, yoga, sketching/drawing, traveling, and cooking/baking.

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
I love the collegiality; everyone is so supportive and eager to help. The commitment to providing patient-centered care.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
I like the diversity of the neighborhoods, the many food options and being close to my family and friends.

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
Morgan State University

Anna Shah

Hometown: Bradenton, Florida
Medical School: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

What are your career goals?
Academic general internal medicine with a focus in primary care

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
Playing piano, hiking and spending time in nature, figure skating, running

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
I love the close-knit community and the mission of medicine as a public trust that is at the center of clinical care to ensure we can best serve patients as individuals and the greater Baltimore community.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
I am excited to explore Baltimore but from what I know, I like that Baltimore has a variety of activities to offer.

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
University of Miami

Senior Residents (PGY-3)

Selamawit Addissie

Hometown: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Silver Spring, MD
Medical School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine

What are your career goals?
To serve my community as a primary care physician here in the DMV area and participate in global missions as well.

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
Spending time with my family and friends, baking and painting.

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
The amazing and down to earth people I met during my interview spoke volumes about the community here at Bayview and I consider it such a privilege to be a part of the Bayview family.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
The diverse community is by far the #1 thing I love about Baltimore. The beautiful harbor as well as the rich history and culture the city has to offer has also been fun to explore.

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
University of Maryland College Park

Devika Agrawal

Hometown: Tacoma, Washington
Medical School: University of Maryland

What are your career goals?
Become an empathetic and culturally competent physician that serves my community

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
Hiking, writing (poetry, etc), playing with my cat, traveling, listening to music

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
The culture of inclusivity.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
The uniqueness of each neighborhood and the strength of the communities that inhabit each one.

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
Johns Hopkins University

Ramkumar (Kumar) Balasubramaniyan

Hometown: New York, New York
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine

What are your career goals?
Hematology-Oncology

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
History, sports, food, films/TV, trivia games

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
The welcoming and supportive atmosphere, as well as the dedication to holistic approach to medicine.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
I’m still new to Baltimore, but so far I’ve enjoyed the great food as well as how friendly everyone is.

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
Vanderbilt University

Michael Bejjani

Hometown: Beirut, Lebanon
Medical School: American University of Beirut

What are your career goals?
Pursuing a career in gastroenterology involving both medical education and research.

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
Sports, traveling, and trying different cuisines.

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
Everyone here is welcoming, supportive, and committed to patient-centered care. The faculty and administrative staff are all invested in helping us succeed and reach our future goals.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
Walking along the inner harbor, the diverse food scene, and Bmore Licks for ice cream.

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
American University of Beirut

Shivani Bhatnagar

Hometown: Dallas, Texas
Medical School: Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine

What are your career goals?
Spreading an appreciation of geriatrics and improving medical education

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
Experimenting in the kitchen, binge-watching shows, and being outdoors!

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
This is one of the few programs that doesn’t just tolerate a primary care or geriatrics curriculum, but actually embraces it.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
As someone moving from a land-locked metroplex, I adore how close we are to the water!

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
The University of Texas at Dallas

Yehuda Eidensohn

Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland
Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

What are your career goals?
Academic medicine, with interests in infectious disease and cardiology

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
Spending time with my wife and three boys, reading, and running

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
I love how faculty and staff are welcoming and warm.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
Baltimore has a friendly vibe and a wonderful sense of community.

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
Towson University

Ayi Eta

Hometown: Belton, South Carolina
Medical School: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

What are your career goals?
I hope to practice nephrology and/or critical care

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
Painting, cooking, weightlifting, anime.

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
I was very excited to see how diverse the residents and faculty are! I’m looking forward to working and learning from a group of people from all walks of life.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
I’m a foodie and I’ve heard that Baltimore has some of the best seafood. I’m looking forward to trying out as many places as I can.

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
University of South Carolina Honors College

Christian Griffin

Hometown: New York, New York
Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

What are your career goals?
As a clinician, I want to pursue critical care. As a humanist and an educator, I want to work in medical education, teaching doctors how to use their expertise to communicate with and support patients and their loved ones.

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
I am an avid hiker, camper, a cappella singer, and lover of great narratives in literature and on television.

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
I love the emphasis on activism, education, and humanism at this institution, paired with the excellence of a renowned academic medical center.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
I love all the historic architecture!

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
Yale University

Zachary Kassir

Hometown: Canton, Ohio
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

What are your career goals?
I am currently undecided. I am really excited to explore the different subspecialties throughout residency!

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
Working out (I love running along the waterfront and in Patterson Park). Rock climbing. I also love to cook (especially middle-eastern food) and am a big-time movie lover!

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
The balance between rigorous clinical experiences and a fantastic culture that makes you feel supported and prioritizes your personal growth and well-being

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
I love the waterfront - exploring the pier, going for runs along the water, and all the amazing seafood restaurants!

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
Cornell University. Go Big Red!

Hania Tariq Mumtaz

Hometown: Orlando, Florida
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine

What are your career goals?
I aspire to a career that addresses the macro-level forces that dictate patients’ lives. To that end, I want to be involved in higher level policy that inevitably brings patients into the realm of medicine downstream. I hope to split my time between the bedside and policy-making, as policies are only as effective as how well-informed they are by actual, lived realities.

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
Poetry in both English and Urdu, journaling, reading, sending letters & cards, running, cooking Pakistani cuisine, plants (particularly succulents), collecting art, climate change policy, geopolitics, learning new languages, traveling, and most importantly, making time for friends

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
The warmth of the people! Everyone has time for a chat.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
I love that it’s so centrally located – so many places to see that are a short jaunt away! I also love that it’s green and walkable.

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
At the University of Central Florida and graduate studies subsequently at the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy

Sunwoo Park

Hometown: Seoul, South Korea; Germantown, Maryland
Medical School: FIU Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine

What are your career goals?
I am interested in primary care, rheumatology, and medical education

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
Exploring new restaurants, walking, playing piano, traveling, spending time with friends and family, and trying out different iced vanilla lattes.

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
Aside from the robust training, I am most impressed by the culture at Bayview – the faculty and residents are very welcoming and friendly!

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
The waterfront and diverse food scene

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
Georgetown University

Parth S. Patel

Hometown: Edison, New Jersey
Medical School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

What are your career goals?
I’m undecided on a subspeciality. I am interested in improving patients’ experiences with the use of technology and honing my teaching abilities to work with patients and students from a variety of backgrounds.

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
Podcasts, running, spending time with friends and family and cheering on Liverpool FC.

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
Emphasis placed on caring for the whole patient and the supportive environment fostered by program leadership.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
The uniqueness of the different neighborhoods and variety of cuisines available.

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
The College of New Jersey

Jeffrey Schneider

Hometown: McLean, Virginia
Medical School: NYU School of Medicine

What are your career goals?
I plan to pursue a hematology/oncology fellowship and a career combining research with clinical practice

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
Walking my dog Remi to the park, sports, board games, live music.

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
The strong commitment to personalized and equitable patient care

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
Walks along the harbor and in Patterson Park

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
Haverford College

Pooja Selvam

Hometown: Woodstock, Maryland
Medical School: University of Central Florida College of Medicine

What are your career goals?
I am currently undecided, but I have an interest in Ccardiology, critical care, and endocrinology. I’m committed to providing patient-centered care and pursuing research in whichever field I choose.

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
I love dancing, hiking local trails, yoga, singing, reading, exploring new restaurants/coffee shops, and spending time with my friends and family.

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
The incredible community, diversity, and possibilities for growth. This is a community where people look out for each other both during our training and beyond.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
The food/desserts and waterfront views! I love the crabcakes at Thames Oyster house, mango sorbetto at Pitango and walking along the Fell’s waterfront.

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Andrew Suchan

Hometown: Hudson, Ohio
Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University

What are your career goals?
Gastroenterology

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
I love playing volleyball, listening to underground music, collecting vinyl records, writing narrative medicine and fictional stories, Boston sports, and watching terrible reality TV with my friends.

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
The people and strong leadership that helps us get to where we want to go.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
How vibrant the different communities and neighborhoods are, as well as The Sound Garden record store.

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
University of Akron

Julia Zirpoli

Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland
Medical School: University of Maryland

What are your career goals?
I am passionate about providing quality preventive health care, and building trusting relationships with my patients through open communication and shared decision-making.

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
I play the violin, guitar, and I sing. I also enjoy weightlifting and working on DIY projects in my 1880s Baltimore City rowhome.

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
I especially appreciate Johns Hopkins Bayview’s commitment to primary care and geriatrics.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
The people! Baltimore is my home, it is where I began my career, and it is a community I love serving.

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
Bridgewater College.

Junior Residents (PGY-2)

Oluwalonimi (Lonimi) Adebowale

Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria and Bowie, Maryland
Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine

What are your career goals?
Global health disparities, sickle Cell education/awareness and cardiovascular health.

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
I love reading books, kickboxing, and cooking up something delicious in my kitchen! I also recently became a plant mom, and I am excited to see how it goes.

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
Everyone is family! It feels very warm and welcoming. It is also an amazing learning environment.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
I love the food scene. Baltimore was the first city to open its arms to me when I immigrated back from Nigeria 10 years ago. I love the community!

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
University Of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC)

Richard Artola

Hometown: Cape Coral, Florida
Medical School: University of Florida COM

What are your career goals?
After residency, I plan on becoming a hospitalist or specializing in palliative care

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
Exploring new restaurants and breweries (especially dog-friendly ones) with my girlfriend, movie/game nights with friends, electric guitar, hiking, and grappling sports.

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
The interview and social night with Johns Hopkins Bayview surpassed my other interviews with a dramatic difference. I was not even a quarter way through my interview season and I told my girlfriend that “I think this is where I’m going.” I felt very appreciated, welcomed, and was looking for a supportive program dedicated to patient-centered care and resident growth.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
We love how many different things there are to see/do, the red brick aesthetic, and the multicultural influences present all over the city.

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU)

Odolphe Augustin

Hometown: Queens, New York
Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine

What are your career goals?
In addition to exploring the fields of geriatrics and cardiology or critical care, I want to change the current landscape of medical education through gamification and game-based learning!

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
Anime, Video & Tabletop Games, Problem-Solving, Spoken Word Poetry, Comedy Shows, History, Visual & Performance Arts, Step, Kickboxing/Boxing, Martial Arts, Cooking, Photography, Traveling, and so much more!

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
The Johns Hopkins Bayview faculty, staff, and program leadership are phenomenal! Their investment in us is both reassuring and inspirational. I couldn't ask for better teachers and colleagues or a better support system.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
If I had to choose, it would have to be the beautiful murals sprinkled throughout the city. Stunning! Pair that with how friendly people are here, and you start to see why it’s called the “Charm City.”

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
The State University of New York at Albany (SUNY Albany)

Caroline Burley

Hometown: Summit, NJ
Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

What are your career goals?
I am interested in hematology oncology, palliative care and medical education.

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
I love to cook, practice yoga, watch TV/movies, travel and ski.

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
The care that everyone in the program exhibits for one another and their patients. I also greatly value the focus we place on connecting with and treating the whole person, and recognizing the impact of challenges our patients face outside the hospital.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
Exploring different neighborhoods – there are so many great restaurants and cafes to try.

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
Kenyon College

Esther Chan

Hometown: Yorba Linda, California
Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine

What are your career goals?
I’m interested in geriatrics, palliative care, and primary care

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
Music, cooking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
From my first virtual happy hour to the present, I’ve found the staff, faculty, and residents at Bayview to be incredibly welcoming, warm, and collegial. I’m so privileged to be part of a community of people that deeply care for their patients and colleagues.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
I love exploring different neighborhoods – there are so many restaurants & cafes, arts & culture, and parks & waterfronts to discover in Baltimore.

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
University of Maryland, College Park

Sagar Chapagain

Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland
Medical School: University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine

What are your career goals?
General Internal Medicine and Primary Care. Public Health and Health Policy Leadership.

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
Reading and collecting books, exploring trails, spending time with family and friends, and eating Nepali Momo

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
The ethos of Johns Hopkins Bayview that medicine is a public trust and answer lies in knowing the individual. This place is an epitome of humanism in medicine.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
Diversity. You will find people from all around the world in Baltimore.

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
Cornell University

Maxwell Droznin

Hometown: Ormond Beach, Florida
Medical School: University of Central Florida College of Medicine

What are your career goals?
I plan to pursue a career in primary care and research, focusing on improving health outcomes for underserved communities. My hope is to develop scalable population-level interventions and inform public health policy through advocacy.

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
Cooking, gardening, hiking, traveling, and binging history podcasts.

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
The deep involvement of Bayview in caring for the Baltimore community as a whole through programs like Medicine for the Greater Good.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
Baltimore has a rich and complex history that has led to it being the incredibly diverse and vibrant place that it is today. The more you learn about a particular culture or community in the city, the more layers of appreciation, creativity, and beauty you can see.

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
Stetson University

Ibrahim K. El Mikati

Hometown: Beirut, Lebanon
Medical School: American University of Beirut

What are your career goals?
I aspire to become a primary care physician who works in the development of clinical practice guidelines.

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
Photography, experimenting with cooking, culture exchange.

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
I would say the patient-centered and humanistic approach! I resonate with the emphasis of “Medicine for the greater good” and shared decision making.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
Crab cakes! Yum!

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
American University of Beirut

Yoonhee Ha

Hometown: Ohio and West Virginia
Medical School: University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

What are your career goals?
Undecided

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
Public health and behavioral economics

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
The kind-hearted people.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
I am new to Baltimore, but I look forward to getting to know the city.

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
The Ohio State University

Kaila Holloway

Hometown: New Orleans, Louisiana
Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine – New Orleans

What are your career goals?
I’m interested in pulmonology/critical care, health equity work, and serving in under-resourced communities

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
Cooking, traveling, and reading

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
I love the culture of the Bayview program! I resonated deeply with the ideology that medicine is a public trust and the community-centered work that was a focus of the program.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
I love the abundance of fresh seafood options. The only thing missing is crawfish.

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
Howard University

Arpita Jajoo

Hometown: Woodbridge, Connecticut
Medical School: Tufts University School of Medicine

What are your career goals?
I hope to build longitudinal relationships with patients and partner with them to address acute and chronic diseases in an individualized, holistic manner. I’m interested in specializing in gastroenterology.

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
I love to spend time with friends and family, experiment with recipes, try new restaurants, be outdoors, climb trees, listen to alt/indie rock, go to concerts, and travel internationally

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
Everyone is so passionate about their interests and supportive of those around them! People go out of their way to make the program feel like a family.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
The farmer’s markets! They’re such a fun mix of delicious food trucks, local produce, and artisan crafts, and really show off Baltimore’s vibrance and strong sense of community.

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
Tufts University

SangHo Jee

Hometown: Seoul, South Korea, and Severn, Maryland
Medical School: Wake Forest University School of Medicine

What are your career goals?
I want to become a hospitalist with specialized training in Clinical Informatics to design and implement systems that provide more equitable care and address disparities that happen during hospitalization and transitions of care. I am also interested in the emerging field of home based care.

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
I love to rock climb and am a huge coffee nerd

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
The ability to learn in an astounding academic institution with a community health mindset

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
Great live music venues of all sizes / genres!

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
University of Maryland College Park

Julia Loosen

Hometown: Hartford, Wisconsin
Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

What are your career goals?
I hope to complete a geriatrics fellowship after residency and provide primary care for older adults. My academic interests include the social determinants of health in the care of older adults and dementia.

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
In my free time I love to run, play viola, and knit. I also love to cook and am always trying new cuisines and recipes.

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
The culture of patient-centered and humanistic care and the world-class training opportunities

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
I love how many neighborhoods there are to explore, and they all have their own unique character!

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Michael Eamonn McCarthy

Hometown: Havertown, Pennsylvania
Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

What are your career goals?
I’m interested in infectious diseases and GIM as well as hoping to pursue my interests in the medical humanities.

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
Cooking, watching classic movies, staying active in my parish, history, creative writing, and spending time with my wife (and co-resident!).

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
The residency program and hospital are uniquely mission-driven, holding that “medicine is a public trust” - this permeates everything we do!

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
Baltimore is a vibrant city with all kinds of fantastic restaurants and culture – I especially love my neighborhood of Brewers Hill. Also roof decks. Also crab cakes.

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
University of Pennsylvania

Mary Metkus

Hometown: Malvern, Pennsylvania
Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

What are your career goals?
I am hoping to pursue a fellowship in hematology/oncology. Additionally, I am interested in the intersection of oncology with palliative care, as well as medical education.

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
Knitting, needlepoint embroidery, gardening, tennis, theology, bread baking, reading history and fiction, spending time with my husband (and co-resident!).

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
I love the supportiveness of my co-residents and the diversity of life experiences and gifts they bring. I also love the strong shared commitment of the residents and faculty to caring for the whole person.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
Roof decks and beautiful views of the harbor!

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
Villanova University

Maria Novitskaya

Hometown: Olney, Maryland
Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine

What are your career goals?
I am deciding between general internal medicine, primary care, and allergy & immunology

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
I enjoy being active, spending time outside in nature, and rock climbing. I also love catching up on TV shows and watching movies.

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
The people I work with inspire me to be a better person and doctor.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
The many ways to enjoy the waterfront: including the promenade, Canton Waterfront Park, and the Downtown Sailing Center! I also love how each neighborhood has its unique feel: the city has something for everyone. I’ve lived here for 4 years already and still have more to explore.

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
University of Maryland, College Park

Interns (PGY 1)

Boyoung (Bo) Ahn

Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Medical School: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth

What are your career goals?
I aspire to pursue a career in primary care and geriatrics. I am passionate about caring for older adults across diverse settings, ranging from clinics to homes and nursing facilities. Additionally, it is my hope to integrate community engagement into my practice.

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
I enjoy working out, hiking, listening to music, writing narratives, going on road trips, and searching for good pastries.

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
Johns Hopkins Bayview is my ideal residency program, combining robust academic training with a smaller family-like atmosphere. I also cherish Bayview’s ‘starfish’ symbol, drawn from a story that speaks to my core value of caring for one patient at a time.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
I love exploring local neighborhoods and stores that offer a glimpse into the rich history of Baltimore. You might spot me buying more Berger Cookies!

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
Dartmouth College

Morgan Beamon

Hometown: Gates, NC
Medical School: The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University

What are your career goals?
Primary care, possibly geriatrics or sports medicine

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
Literature, running, documentaries, retro video games

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
The people

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
The diversity of the food

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
University of North Carolina, East Carolina University

Leon Cai

Hometown: Dublin, OH
Medical School: Vanderbilt University

What are your career goals?
Physician-scientist in neurology

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
Spending time with my partner, cooking and eating new things, playing tennis, taking my cat on adventures!

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
Everyone is incredibly warm, welcoming, and supportive!

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
The distinct neighborhoods within the city and close proximity to a wide variety of experiences!

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
Duke University

Mary Chong

Hometown: Honolulu, Hawaii
Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

What are your career goals?
Primary care, public health

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
I enjoy being outdoors in nature and parks, hiking, and yoga

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
I love the warm and welcoming environment, and the strong sense of community that supports us to be compassionate healers and leaders in medicine. I am drawn to the unique opportunities to grow as both a clinician and advocate in the community

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
I enjoy the amazing views along the harbor, the diverse community, and exploring the food scene.

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
Johns Hopkins University

Farion Cooper II

Hometown: Nassau, Bahamas
Medical School: Howard University College of Medicine

What are your career goals?
After residency, I hope to complete a fellowship in cardiology and further sub-specialize in cardiac electrophysiology. While embarking on my clinical pursuits, I hope to continue to develop my interest in healthcare technology in order to contribute to the advancement of the field of cardiology and increase access of healthcare to all.

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
I love playing sports, going to the beach, hanging with friends and family, exploring new restaurants, bingeing the latest Netflix shows and listening to music constantly!

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
I love the patient-centered culture and holistic care at Johns Hopkins Bayview.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
Although I am new to the city, I really look forward to trying new cuisines, in particular seafood dishes, as well as embracing the culture and spirit of Baltimore and its people!

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
Howard University

Julia Denniss

Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Medical School: Duke University School of Medicine

What are your career goals?
To balance research and clinical work in the field of neuro-infectious disease

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
Sewing and crafting, music, creative writing, reading scifi/fantasy

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
Fun and friendly teams with a strong sense of camaraderie

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
Lots of interesting and unique neighborhoods to explore within the city!

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
Georgia Institute of Technology 

Arbor Dykema

Hometown: Red Lodge, Montana
Medical School: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

What are your career goals?
To be an academic physician scientist dermatologist – see patients in Dermatology clinic and run my own lab as an independent PI

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
Scientific research, running/biking, teaching (tutor elementary school children), cooking, live music

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
I love the community feel. All the residents feel like a family and part of a team. I love the patient population as well.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
I love the different neighborhoods. If I ever need a change of space or vibe I can just run or walk to a different part of the city and experience totally new things!

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
UCLA

Marwan Ghanem

Hometown: Byblos, Lebanon
Medical School: American University of Beirut

What are your career goals?
I am planning to become an infectious disease specialist and clinical microbiologist.

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
I love to get out of my comfort zone as much as possible, explore my surroundings, eat good food, watch horror movies and hang out with friends.

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
Johns Hopkins Bayview offers robust medical training, with a strong emphasis on understanding the impact of medicine beyond the confines of the hospital walls and prioritizing patient health and well-being.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
Baltimore has so much to offer and it is full of pleasant surprises. What draws me in the most is the great food scene and the close proximity to the water.

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
McGill University

Linda Jiang

Hometown: Cockeysville, Maryland
Medical School: Albany Medical College

What are your career goals?
I’m interested in primary care, general internal medicine, and endocrinology. I also want to be involved with advocacy and health policy work.

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
I love going to the library to find my next read, movies, baking and yoga.

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
The culture at Bayview! Everyone has been so friendly and the program’s commitment to medicine as a public trust is evident.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
Walking along the harbor and eating crabcakes.

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
Tufts University

Joseph Kannarkat

Hometown: Chantilly, VA
Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine

What are your career goals?
I plan to blend my clinical practice with my interests in health policy.

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
Hiking, traveling, reading

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
Everyone was passionate about their medical practice, which is a sentiment I aspire to foster in my own career.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
I enjoy taking long walks along the harbor.

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
University of Pittsburgh

Asha Kodan

Hometown: Silver Spring, Maryland
Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine

What are your career goals?
Hematology-Oncology and Medical Education

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
I love creative writing, podcasts, Bollywood films, trivia, travel, and spending time with friends and family.

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
The patient-centered, humanistic care and commitment to serving the community.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
The delicious food scene and views of the inner harbor!

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
University of Maryland, College Park

Maya Overby Koretzky (they/them)

Hometown: Iowa City, Iowa and Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania
Medical School: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine

What are your career goals?
I hope to provide excellent and empathetic care as a neurologist, possibly with a focus on neurointensive care. I also plan to continue research projects in medical history, medical ethics, and medical education in order to improve how healthcare is taught and delivered to a wide spectrum of patients.

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
I enjoy spending time with my dog and my partner in the outdoors-- trail running, hiking, and flyfishing. I also love creative pursuits such as polaroid photography, fiction (writing and reading).

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
Bayview has the community-oriented and friendly culture of a public hospital, while also having the resources of a large academic center. It’s truly the best of both worlds!

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
I love walking my dog through my neighborhood and chatting with people sitting out on their stoops. I also love how much green space there is in and around the city!

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
Cornell University

Noreen Masciello

Hometown: Commack, New York
Medical School: Penn State College of Medicine

What are your career goals?
Undecided. I am interested in primary care and holistic wellness.

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
Yoga, running, Peloton, spending time with friends and family

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
The supportive atmosphere, as well as the focus on leadership and community engagement

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
I love walking along the waterfront

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
United States Military Academy at West Point

 

Alyssa Nguyen

Hometown: San Jose, CA
Medical School: California Northstate University

What are your career goals?
Neurology, mentorship, and medical education!

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
I enjoy spending time with my loved ones, exploring local shops and live music, crocheting different projects, and indulging in new documentaries!

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
I love being able to learn in a supportive environment while also providing equitable care to the community.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
The AMAZING food and culture!

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
California Northstate University

Evans Osuji

Hometown: Maplewood, NJ
Medical School: The Ohio State University College of Medicine

What are your career goals?
I have clinical interest in cardiology and critical care with plans to focus on medical education advancement, global health disparities, and public health at large.

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
I really enjoy spending quality time with family and friends. I also love watching sports and keeping up with all things athletic. Working out, singing, listening to live music, traveling, and trying new foods are also some things I enjoy in my leisure time!

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
The emphasis on a holistic patient centered approach. There is a commitment to equitable care here and it never ceases to inspire me.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
I enjoy the culture of Baltimore in general but really the different personalities of all the neighborhoods you experience in the city. There is so much variety and diversity with so much to offer.

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
James Madison University

Jocelyn Ray

Hometown: Baltimore/Lutherville, Maryland
Medical School: University of Virginia

What are your career goals?
I plan to find the subspecialty that feels like home while I learn to be a compassionate, collaborative, and competent physician. Ultimately, I hope to be a physician scientist studying the mechanisms behind human disease, potentially leveraging my scientific interest in immunology to study allergy or infectious disease.

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
Too many! I love spending time outdoors in nature, especially hiking with my family and my dog. I love birding and observing wildlife. I enjoy making art: oil painting, watercolor painting, drawing, and printmaking. I knit in the winter, and I enjoy experimenting to make my favorite baked goods dairy-free!

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
The program’s commitment to a collegial atmosphere and patient-centered care. I look forward to getting a fantastic medical education and making lifelong friends with other learners!

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
The abundance of unique and local restaurants and businesses. I have lived in Virginia for about 15 years, so it’s exciting (and slightly disorienting) to see my hometown through new eyes!

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
College of William and Mary 

Shreya Srivastava

Hometown: Haslett, MI
Medical School: Albany Medical College

What are your career goals?
Currently undecided, but I’m interested in general internal medicine, hematology/oncology, and medical humanities.

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
Dance, music, and writing. I’ve danced my whole life and studied world music in college. I love attending dance shows and concerts of all different styles and genres.

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
Bayview stood out to me for its focus on humanism. Here, there’s a deep dedication towards practicing medicine within the context of society and culture. And it’s not just superficial -- our training is designed within this framework. A rare find in the world of residency programs!

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
There are many! The harbor, the food, the community-feel, the culture, the diversity.

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
Union College

Sweta Sudhir

Hometown: Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Medical School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

What are your career goals?
I am doing a preliminary year in internal medicine before doing my neurology residency. I hope to specialize in neuro-oncology and continue research on glioblastoma to inspire hope for patients and their families.

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
I enjoy dancing (Kuchipudi), baking sweet treats, and hiking!

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
I love the emphasis on supporting the local Baltimore community and how closely residents are able to with attendings.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
I love the local creamery Taharka Brothers (specifically Chocolate Love) and how warm and welcoming everyone is.

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
Johns Hopkins University

Jesus Valencia

Hometown: El Paso, Texas
Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

What are your career goals?
Rheumatology, Medical Education

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
Exploring different restaurants and cultures, collecting vinyl records, and enjoying the outdoors (hiking/kayaking)

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
One of the things I value most is Bayview’s mission to train physicians in medicine as a public trust. Followed by the opportunity learn in an astounding and supportive academic institution with a community health mindset.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
The diverse choices in food, with my favorite restaurant so far being Clavel

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
St. Mary’s University

Shavin Thomas

Hometown: Columbia, MD
Medical School: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

What are your career goals?
I am still exploring and finding my niche, but I continue to have a strong interest in Critical Care Medicine and Medical Education.

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
I enjoy weightlifting, hiking, playing team sports I've never tried, trying new foods with friends and family, and watching incredibly bad reality TV shows and movies.

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
I chose Bayview because the program's culture focuses on more than just treating diseases and conducting research; it is about building a stronger community together with the community.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
How lively it is! Every corner of the city offers a mix of activities for everyone to enjoy, from history and the arts to sports and incredible food. I would be remiss if I didn’t mention my favorite spots: the National Aquarium and Patterson Park.

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
University of Maryland College Park

Ashley Wirth

Hometown: Albany, Oregon
Medical School: Oregon Health & Science University

What are your career goals?
I am passionate about serving Native American tribes and communities with my education. I hope to serve Indigenous patients as a clinician. I also hope to conduct community-partnered research aimed at addressing health disparities in Indian Country.

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
I’m also a huge fan of the New York Giants, Portland Thorns, and Portland Trailblazers. I also like to weave rugs, scrapbook, hike, and read science fiction.

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
The commitment Johns Hopkins Bayview has to patient-centered care in both the inpatient and outpatient setting.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
I love exploring the different neighborhoods and community events in Baltimore. Also, the farmer’s market is incredible!

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
Williams College

John Zizzo

Hometown: Chicago, IL
Medical School: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

What are your career goals?
I am interested in primary care and healthcare innovation. I am most looking forward to making a tangible impact on patients’ lives via longitudinal relationships and shared decision making.

What are some of your main interests outside of medicine?
My main interests are learning about geopolitical history, walking along nature paths and waterfronts, playing pickleball with my wife, and teaching others about personal finance!

What is one thing you love about Johns Hopkins Bayview?
One component that stuck out to me throughout the residency application process was the focus on patient-centered care at the forefront of every decision at Johns Hopkins Bayview.

What is one thing you love about Baltimore?
That is hard to choose! My impartial answer would be the rich history of Baltimore that I can’t wait to learn more about.

Where did you complete your undergraduate studies?
University of Miami