Family Medicine Residents
Our Family Medicine Residents take an active role in the interview process and selection of the incoming residency class. They advocate for patients and access to quality care. The residents experience a multicultural environment and diverse backgrounds while supporting each other's wellness.
PGY-3

Uzma Bejna, MD
Medical School: American University of Antigua
Professional Career Interests: I am still deciding whether I would like to work outpatient, inpatient, or both.
Why did you choose CMU: I chose CMU for the wide range of learning experiences and the opportunity to serve the underserved. Also, the academic and cultural diversity of the faculty and residents drew me to the program.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, Tennis, Embroidery, Cooking, Traveling, and going to Concerts
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: I enjoy exploring the state parks, going to Lake Michigan, and eating good food in the Detroit area.

Ashley Elliott, MD
Medical School: University of South Florida
Professional Career Interests: Women's Health and Mental Health
Why did you choose CMU: Wonderful faculty and collegial spirit among residents
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Reading, knitting, crocheting, basically anything crafty plus comfy, and video games.
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Looking forward to exploring the area and getting into hiking and camping.

Rachel Garty, MD
Medical School: CMU College of Medicine
Professional Career Interests: Full-spectrum family medicine with a focus on underserved populations, behavioral health, global health, and procedures.
Why did you choose CMU: CMU has a well-rounded family medicine curriculum, with dedicated faculty and supportive residents. The program is robust in both inpatient and outpatient experiences with a commitment to serving an underserved, diverse population.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Reading, traveling, golfing
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Visiting Detroit for concerts and sporting events, wine tasting and beach trips in the Leelanau peninsula, and finding new restaurants to try.

Julia George, MD
Medical School: Travancore Medical College, KUHS
Professional Career Interests: To work as a primary care provider for underserved people.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Love to explore different cuisines, and love to spend time with family and friends.
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Exploring different national parks; to visit Frankenmuth during Christmas!

Christopher Hesterly, MD
Medical School: CMU College of Medicine
Professional Career Interests: Primary Care
Why did you choose CMU: Wonderful community and diverse patient population
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Camping and disc golf
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Camping in the northern lower peninsula

Rabshen Rahman, DO
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences
Professional Career Interests: Addiction Medicine, Integrative and Lifestyle Medicine
Why did you choose CMU: The people are what makes the program at CMU so great! For me, the supportive faculty and co-residents here at CMU foster an environment of camaraderie and learning that is second to none.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Spike ball, fixing cars, cooking, hiking, weightlifting
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Hiking trails. Going to Bay City for a walk along the shore. Going to Detroit for the great food scene.

Abdulsalam Salem, DO
Medical School: University of Pikeville KYCOM
Professional Career Interests: Full spectrum Family Medicine, Addiction Medicine, and outpatient/community medicine with a strong focus on underserved communities.
Why did you choose CMU: CMU FM offers a diverse patient population that provides exposure to a wide range of pathology. The great relationship between faculty and residents helps build a solid learning environment.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with my family and friends. Traveling and exploring new places.
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Exploring the Great Lakes and hiking trails.

Yamna Waseem, MBBS
Medical School: Dow Medical College
Professional Career Interests: Primary Care
Why did you choose CMU: I chose CMU because of the exposure to both inpatient and outpatient medicine during training, as well as the diverse patient population one gets to treat.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Watching sitcoms, reality TV, traveling, shopping, and cats
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Still exploring
PGY-2

Patricia Boothe, MD
Medical School: University of the West Indies Faculty of Medical Sciences, Jamaica
Professional Career Interests: Still exploring my options.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Poetry (writing and reading), writing short stories, video editing, designing magazine covers.
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: I am new to Michigan, so I am still exploring.

Ethan Gordon, MD
Medical School: St. George's University
Professional Career Interests: Behavioral Health, Preventative Medicine, General Family Medicine
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Biking, tennis, skiing, video games.
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Hiking and biking on new trails and exploring new areas when I have time.

Iljena Kela, MD
Medical School: Jagiellonian University Medical College
Professional Career Interests: Wound Care, Sports Medicine
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Watching horror movies, cross-stitching, baking.
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Exploring trails, trying new foods.

Ameed Khalil, MD
Medical School: Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine
Professional Career Interests: Primary Care and Hospital Medicine
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, cooking, gardening
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Visiting new places, trying new foods, camping

Bradley Krajkowski, DO
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional Career Interests: Being a great family doctor.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Hanging out with my wife, dog Finnegan, family, and friends
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Lake life, Michigan seasons

Anuraag Manjunatha, MD
Medical School: St. George's University
Professional Career Interests: Sports Medicine
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Soccer, jogging, exploring new destinations
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: I am new to the area so I am still exploring.

Ali Salman, DO
Medical School: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional Career Interests: Outpatient Family Medicine. I would love to incorporate osteopathic treatments.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Bodybuilding, arm wrestling, nutrition, spending quality time with my wife
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Trail running, hiking, blueberry picking

Sai Suseel Sarvepalli, MD
Medical School: Narayana Medical College, Nellore
Professional Career Interests: Full spectrum FM, Sports Medicine
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Soccer, cycling, video games. I am interested in learning how to ski.
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Exploring the Great Lakes, socializing with friends.

Reshma Vasu, MD
Medical School: Sichuan University, West China College of Medicine
Professional Career Interests: Primary Care Provider
Personal Hobbies/Interests: boxing, lifting, biking, eating cookies
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: I am new to the area so I am still exploring.
PGY-1
Syed Ali, MD
Nader Hanna, MD
Elene Japharidze, MD
Atinderpal Kainth, MD
Nabta Laz, MD
Hana Malik, MD
Olusayo Oketokun, MD
Jamie Scott, MD
Abigail Struble, DO