Psychiatry Residents
Our Psychiatry Residents take an active role in the interview process and selection of 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-4
Kelsey Kershaw, MD
Medical School: St. George’s University
Professional Career Interests: Adult inpatient psychiatry, child & adolescent inpatient psychiatry.
Why did you choose CMU: Close to family and friends, excellent psychiatry residency program, great work life balance.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Going to the beach, playing soccer and volleyball, Yoga.
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Camping, hiking with my dog, trying new restaurants with my co-residents.
Nancy Saleh, MD
Medical School: Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Professional Career Interests: I have many interests including Women's mental health, Global mental health, Addiction, and Geriatric psychiatry.
Why did you choose CMU: For the camaraderie and diverse patient population
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Painting, drawing, cooking, and photography
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Hiking, biking, exploring art scenes, and find great restaurants
Aron Schneider, DO
Medical School: Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional Career Interests: Geriatric Psychiatry, Interventional Psychiatry, Psychotherapy
Why did you choose CMU: During this time, it’s incredibly beneficial to surround yourself with individuals that genuinely love helping one another. It was clear that this program provides a supportive culture among residents and faculty.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Golf, Basketball, Tennis, Watching football, Traveling, Spending time with friends and family
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Golfing, Discovering new restaurants, Summer days out on the water, Detroit/Michigan State sporting events
Larry Wang, MD
Medical School: St. George's University
Professional Career Interests: Child & Adolescent, Integrative Psychiatry, Bilingual Services
Why did you choose CMU: It was apparent from the interview that the program prioritized resident education and professional development over the hospital's need for service. There was a very friendly, laid-back vibe from all of the residents, whom all seemed very happy, and stated that there was a great work-life balance. Lastly, Saginaw is only a 4hr drive from my hometown of Mississauga, Canada!
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Pokémon, German Shepherds, MMA, Nutrition, Longevity
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Berry Picking, Kayaking, Pickleball, Laser Tag, Farmer's Markets, Sleeping Bear Dunes Park, Road Trips home to Canada!
PGY-3
Lissette Estrada, MD
Medical School: Central Michigan University College of Medicine
Professional Career Interests: Adult/Geriatric psychiatry, Interventional psychiatry, Cultural psychiatry and intersectionality w/ underserved communities, mentorship
Why did you choose CMU: I chose CMU because of the culture of the program and the patient population. I had a great experience as a student with our residents and faculty. You also get to work with patients from various backgrounds and see a wide range of psychopathologies in an underserved area.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: All things Harry Potter (Ravenclaw by house!), spending time with my family, drinking coffee, traveling, soccer, scrolling through too many streaming services, hosting hangouts/game nights with friends
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Trying new restaurants and coffee spots, going on hikes, exploring new cities
Ahmed Ftouni, MD
Medical School: Central Michigan University College of Medicine
Professional Career Interests: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Cultural Psychiatry
Why did you choose CMU: I had a great experience as a medical student and wanted that same great education as a resident
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Video games, computer building, bike riding, tennis
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Farmers markets, searching for the best coffee shops, checking out local museums and gardens
Tanner Hewitt, DO
Medical School: Michigan State College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional Career Interests: General Psychiatry, Private Practice Psychiatry, Telemedicine, Mental Health Initiatives.
Why did you choose CMU: The residents here are friendly, welcoming, and very supportive. Saginaw has a large and diverse population that is great for training. There is an emphasis on support for residents and a good work-life balance. There continue to be new opportunities and improvements within the program year after year.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Health and fitness. Golf. Pickleball. Beach. Food. Movies. Dog parks and walks. Beekeeping.
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Traverse City, Grand Rapids, Grand Haven, and Holland. Lots of good food, great beaches, dog parks, and drinks.
Obianuju Madu, MD
Medical School: St. George's University
Professional Career Interests: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Cultural Psychiatry, Psychotherapy
Why did you choose CMU: It was clear from the interview that there was a close-knit, supportive community at CMU and I instantly gravitated toward that. The program also provided the opportunity to receive great training in my desired specialty while remaining close to family in Canada.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Music, theatre, reading, cooking, playing basketball, adventuring, anime, spending time with friends and family
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: I'm new to Michigan so I still have a lot to discover. So far I've enjoyed the farmers markets and exploring Frankenmuth.
Bradley Miller, MD
Medical School: Central Michigan University College of Medicine
Professional Career Interests: Child and adolescent psychiatry, consultation-liaison psychiatry, interventional psychiatry, psychotherapy, education
Why did you choose CMU: Having seen CMU psychiatry as a medical student here, I knew that this program was educationally focused with mutually supportive residents. It's almost a cliché at this point to say your residency is like a family, but the people here truly are one of the core strengths of the program, along with strong training and faculty.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Board games, video games, D&D, reading (mostly sci-fi/fantasy)
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Pretty much any activities with family and/or friends in the region, Mackinaw Island, wineries, trivia, experiencing new food/restaurants
Zachary Nine, MD
Medical School: Central Michigan University College of Medicine
Professional Career Interests: Child and Adolescent psychiatry
Why did you choose CMU: I chose CMU for the supportive family environment, the wonderful faculty, and the excellent learning opportunities.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Video games, taking care of my dog, reading, and anime
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Hiking, camping, visiting Frankenmuth, and tubing along the rivers
Samantha Ryan, MD
Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine
Professional Career Interests: Adult Inpatient Psychiatry
Why did you choose CMU: On both the day of the resident social and interview, I fell in love with the culture at CMU. The sense of unity and understanding made me feel like my skills would be nurtured and that I'd be in an environment that would bring out the best in me.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Drawing, hiking, boating, fishing, and playing tennis
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Traveling up to the wineries in Traverse City, going to the cider mills, and visiting the coastal towns of Holland, Grand Haven, South Haven, and St. Joseph. I also love salmon fishing in Frankfort!
Shereef Zaky, MD
Medical School: Central Michigan University College of Medicine
Professional Career Interests: Inpatient Adult Psychiatry, sports psychiatry
Why did you choose CMU: Strong program with great faculty and residents. Rotating through as a student exposed me to the various aspects of the program and its culture. The residency is continuing to grow and truly values resident feedback. CMU also offers MIDOCs positions. I’ve grown to like the area over the past couple of years as a student and look forward to continuing my career here.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family, weightlifting, soccer, basketball, UFC, binge-watching Netflix, collecting Yu-gi-oh cards
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Trying new restaurants in the metro-Detroit area, hiking, skiing
PGY-2
Abbey Dwinnells, MD
Medical School: CMU College of Medicine
Professional Career Interests: Adult inpatient, consult liaison, addiction medicine
Personal Hobbies/Interests: walking my two dogs, playing with my cat, trying new restaurants with my fiance, building lego, playing board games, and watching tv
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Explore new restaurants, go to the various beaches, farmers market, art fairs
Sahar Galal, MD
Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine
Professional Career Interests: Community Psychiatry, Inpatient Psychiatry, Cultural Psychiatry
Why did you choose CMU: Central Michigan University stood out to me as a welcoming and well-rounded program that truly invests in the success of its residents. I am confident that I would have the support to pursue my interests and develop strong clinical skills among a community of dedicated, like-minded colleagues.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: clay sculpting, scrapbooking, reading, building Legos, jigsaw puzzles
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: gardening, exploring the many parks, trying new cafes, and road tripping
Henry Hoskinson, MD
Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix
Professional Career Interests: Child and Adolescent psychiatry, substance dependence psychiatry, general psychiatry
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Board games, jigsaw puzzles, video games, reading, fishing, metallurgy
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Hiking, fishing, exploring for hidden gem towns and restaurants
Anushree Jagtap, MD
Medical School: CMU College of Medicine
Professional Career Interests: Child and adolescent psychiatry, forensic psychiatry
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Singing, playing guitar, working out, watching movies, hanging with friends
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: I love road-tripping to small towns in the summer, driving through the Tunnel of Trees in the fall, and visiting Bronner's during the winter holidays
Mack McGinn, MD
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean
Professional Career Interests: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Golfing, fishing, hunting, gaming, cooking
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: I love being on the lakes and having campfires.
Manal Mukhtar, MD
Medical School: St. George's University
Professional Career Interests: Adult Inpatient Psychiatry, women's mental health, child and adolescent psychiatry
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, watching Netflix, trying different types of tea
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Just arrived in Michigan, looking forward to exploring!
Hareem Muzaffar, MD
Medical School: St. George's University
Professional Career Interests: Emergency Psychiatry or Forensic Psychiatry
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Pottery, cooking, working out, yoga
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Still exploring Michigan
Monica Yusishen, MD
Medical School: St. George's University
Professional Career Interests: Women's mental health, inpatient psychiatry, addiction medicine, consult-liaison psychiatry, intersectional mental health care
Personal Hobbies/Interests: fashion and thrifting, interior design, weightlifting, traveling, vegetarian cooking
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: hiking, road trips, exploring different markets, thrift stores and antique shops
PGY-1
Selena Abbo, DO
Medical School: Michigan State College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional Career Interests: I am interested in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
Why did you choose CMU: I chose CMU because of the incredibly welcoming and supportive environment created by the faculty and residents. Everyone I met was genuinely happy and enthusiastic about being part of the program, which left a strong impression on me.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: In my free time, I enjoy traveling, reading, spending quality time with my husband and family, playing card games, and unwinding with a good show on Netflix.
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Some of my favorite things to do in Michigan include trying new restaurants, shopping, and visiting Frankenmuth.
Elham Aldosari, MD
Medical School: Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED)
Professional Career Interests: Adult Inpatient Psychiatry
Why did you choose CMU: I was drawn to CMU because of the program’s welcoming environment and strong sense of connection among residents and faculty. It was clear that this is a place where people support one another and take pride in creating a positive, team-oriented culture.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Crossfit, traveling, and cooking new dishes
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Road trips to discover local spots and good coffee
Aateqa Hashmi, MD
Jun Hwan Kim, MD
Medical School: CMU College of Medicine
Professional Career Interests: Geriatric Psychiatry, Interventional Psychiatry, and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Why did you choose CMU: During my clinical rotations at CMU, I experienced firsthand the strength of its Psychiatry Residency Program. Beyond the program’s rigorous academic training, what stood out most was the close-knit, supportive environment fostered by both residents and faculty. I sought a residency that felt like a family—one that would allow me to focus fully on my growth as a psychiatrist and provide the best possible care to my patients. CMU’s commitment to continuous improvement and openness to resident feedback creates a culture where trainees feel both valued and empowered in their development.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Drawing, cooking, reading, and video games
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: I enjoy exploring new restaurants and cafés throughout Michigan
Kevin Qin, MD
Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University
Professional Career Interests: Undecided
Why did you choose CMU: I felt a strong sense of community at this program between the residents and the attendings. Everyone was very happy to be at the program and felt supported in their endeavors.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Football, basketball, video games, board games, and going to the gym
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Still exploring
Alissa Roemer, DO
Medical School: University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional Career Interests: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Why did you choose CMU: I chose CMU for the professional and personal opportunities offered here: I wanted to be a part of a program that felt like an extension of myself and where my co-residents felt like my family. This close-knit, supportive environment fostered by the residents, program director, and everyone else involved with the program makes this program feel supportive both professionally and personally as I train to become a psychiatrist.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Running, reading, writing, being out in nature, and watching the Minnesota Vikings! (originally from MN)
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Michigan reminds me a lot of where I'm from in Minnesota. While I am still exploring the area, I love being outside in nature, whether it be running or walking, or just enjoying the outdoors!
Aditya Shah, MD
Mehdia Zaidi, DO
Medical School: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Professional Career Interests: Inpatient Psychiatry, Consult-Liaison Psychiatry, Psychotherapy
Why did you choose CMU: I chose CMU after a great audition experience where I felt supported, challenged, and genuinely welcomed by the faculty. CMU's close-knit community and commitment to patient care made it feel like the perfect place to grow, especially after moving to Michigan to be closer to family.
Personal Hobbies/Interests: Reading, cooking, sketching, yoga, and pilates
Favorite Things to do around Michigan: Berry picking in the summer, cider mills in the fall, movie nights in the winter, and gardening in the spring. I also love exploring new restaurants, especially around Metro Detroit!
