Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Faculty and Fellows

Faculty

Below are the faculty members involved in the critical care medicine fellowship.

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Amjad Nader, MD

Program Director

Medical School: Damascus University 
Residency: Internal Medicine, Conemaugh Health System, Duke LifePoint Healthcare
Fellowship: Critical Care, Geisinger Medical Center

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Lokesh Dayal, MD

Associate Program Director

Medical School: Ross University
Residency: Internal Medicine, Englewood Hospital & Medical Center
Fellowship: Critical Care Medicine, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center

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Rania Esteitie, MD

Critical Care Research Director

Medical School: University of Balamand
Residency: Internal Medicine, Georgetown University Hospital
Fellowship: Pulmonary Critical Care, Tufts Medical Center

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Nicholas Blackstone, MD

Core Faculty

Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Residency: Internal Medicine, Arizona University College of Medicine
Fellowship: Pulmonary Critical Care, Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University School of Medicine

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Daniel Clement, MD

Core Faculty

Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey
Residency: Internal Medicine, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra, Northwell
Fellowship: Pulmonary Critical Care, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra; Sleep Medicine, Stony Brook University

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Omer Mirza, MD

Core Faculty

Medical School: Aga Khan Unviersity Medical College
Residency: Internal Medicine, Loyala University Medical Center
Fellowship: Critical Care, Sunnybrook Hospital

Fellows

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Evelyn Fadel, DO

PGY-4

Medical School: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Emergency Medicine, McLaren Oakland
Professional Career Interests: Emergency Medicine, Critical Care, Medical Education
Why did you choose CMU: The opportunity to work at a place that sees a wide range of pathologies and serves a great community and to learn from compassionate, talented, and very smart intensivists!
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Rock climbing, watching movies, swimming, reading, baking, hiking, college football (especially MSU, GO GREEN!) 
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: snowboarding in the winter, going to cider mills in the fall, and going up north in the summer. I also love going to downtown Detroit to catch a Red Wings game. 

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Hasan Kamal, MD

PGY-4

Medical School: Aga Khan University
Residency: Internal Medicine, Anne Arundel Medical Center
Professional Career Interests: Critical care medicine, medical education, sepsis and shock management, quality improvement
Why did you choose CMU: I chose Central Michigan University because of the exciting opportunity to be part of a new Critical Care Medicine fellowship program. I was impressed by the faculty and the welcoming, supportive community during my interview. The collaborative environment and strong clinical training made CMU the perfect fit for my career goals.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, jogging, travel, physical fitness, photography
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: I’m looking forward to exploring Michigan’s beautiful parks and lakes, discovering local restaurants and coffee shops, taking weekend road trips, and experiencing everything the state has to offer throughout the seasons

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Hizqueel Sami, MD

PGY-4

Medical School: Services Institute of Medical Sciences
Residency: Internal Medicine, Trinity Health Oakland
Professional Career Interests: Critical Care Medicine
Why did you choose CMU: I was excited by CMU's new critical care fellowship because being part of a growing program means closer mentorship, more individualized training, and the chance to contribute to its development. CMU's strong reputation for its residency programs, along with its supportive faculty and diverse clinical exposure, made it an easy choice for me.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Soccer, fitness, traveling, exploring new places and cuisines
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: One of my favorite things about Michigan is its diverse community. I enjoy trying cuisines from different cultures and discovering local coffee shops - especially if they have a good adeni chai. I also like taking weekend trips to enjoy Michigan's lakes, parks, and the changing seasons.

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Chinedu Ukemenam, MD

PGY-4

Medical School: University of Nigeria Faculty of Medicine
Residency: Internal Medicine, SSM Health Saint Louis Hospital
Professional Career Interests: Critical care medicine, cardiovascular critical care, point-of-care ultrasound, quality improvement, and medical education.
Why did you choose CMU: I chose CMU for its supportive learning environment, strong clinical training, and commitment to developing compassionate, well-rounded physicians.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Photography, traveling, tennis, biking, chess, and exploring new restaurants.
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Exploring the Great Lakes, visiting state parks, hiking, attending sporting events, and discovering local coffee shops and restaurants.

Fellowship Coordinator

Delaney Trombley

Fellowship Coordinator

Email: critcarefellowship@cmich.edu

Phone: 989-746-7676