Pediatric Residents
PGY-2

Batool Al Qanber, MD
Medical School: Arabian Gulf University
Professional Career Interests: Hematology/Oncology
Why did you choose CMU: I liked the welcoming environment on my interview day.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Baking is my therapy.
Favorite things to do around Michigan: Michigan is beautiful! it's surrounded by Great Lakes with unlimited recreational activities and opportunities to explore. Mackinac Island is my favorite!

Matthew Mizzoni, DO
Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional Career Interests: Pediatrics
Why did you choose CMU: The people here and the beautiful surrounding community
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, camping, backpacking
Favorite things to do around Michigan: Mackinac Island!

Alina Philip, DO
Medical School: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional Career Interests: Pediatric Emergency Medicine, PICU, outpatient Peds
Why did you choose CMU: I chose CMU because of the supportive faculty
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Reading, Traveling, watching Disney movies
Favorite things to do around Michigan: Visiting all the cool places
PGY-1

Rahul Arora, MD
Medical School: Government Medical College, Patiala
Professional Career Interests: NICU, General Pediatrics
Why did you choose CMU: I chose CMU because of the great faculty and close-knit functionality of the program.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Exploring nature trails, traveling, listening to Punjabi music, watching sitcoms and animated movies
Favorite things to do around Michigan: Looking forward to exploring the beautiful trails and lakes around Michigan.

Myna Komuravelli, MD
Medical School: Chalmeda Anand Rao Institute of Medical Sciences
Professional Career Interests: Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Outpatient Peds
Why did you choose CMU: I was pleased by the way the faculty care for their resident well-being. And the wide range of diverse cases.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Swimming, dancing, traveling and photography
Favorite things to do around Michigan: Going to Michigan beaches during summer and Autumn road trips on scenic routes

Sayera Muqarram, MD
Medical School: Deccan College of Medical Sciences
Professional Career Interests: Outpatient care, Neonatology, Pediatric Neurology
Why did you choose CMU: I was impressed by the warm and encouraging environment at CMU.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: I love doing henna art, baking, exploring new places, and trying different cuisines.
Favorite things to do around Michigan: During the summers I love to be at the beach and Mackinac Island!

Julie Painter, MD
Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine
Professional Career Interests: Serving at risk populations.
Why did you choose CMU: I felt that as a CMU Pediatric Resident I would become a key member of my clinical teams, and would gain excellent experience across all pediatric subspecialties. I was also impressed by the strong community-based continuity clinic program.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Gardening, cooking, pets, riding bikes.
Favorite things to do around Michigan: Riding on the many scenic bike trails around Saginaw, attending festivals, visiting Mackinac Island.

Ciara Yoap, MD
Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine
Professional Career Interests: General Pediatrics
Why did you choose CMU: I chose CMU because it was similar to my hometown. I was looking for a small program to get more hands-on experience and be able to learn more 1 on 1 with the attendings.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Playing with my infant son, traveling, road trips, fishing
Favorite things to do around Michigan: Going to the zoo, visiting Frankenmuth - I'm still exploring