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    Meet our Residents and Fellows

    Hiba Al Dallal, MBChB

    • Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

    GME Program:
    Pathology & Laboratory Medicine - Cytopathology
    Summary:
    Year:  PGY-5

    Ali Alhaidary, MBChB

    • Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

    GME Program:
    Pathology & Laboratory Medicine - Pathology
    Summary:
    Year:  PGY-1
    Education: University of Baghdad-College of Medicine
    Hometown: Baghdad, Iraq

    Why did you choose the University of Kentucky?

    I liked how the residency program is diverse and residents are close to each other like family. From my interview, I figured out that faculty or… Read More

    What are your hobbies?

    I like motor sport racing (karting and F1), watching documentaries, hiking, soccer and tennis.

    Talal Arshad, MBBS

    • Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

    GME Program:
    Pathology & Laboratory Medicine - Pathology
    Summary:
    Year:  PGY-1
    Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan

    Asma Arshia, MBBS

    • Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

    GME Program:
    Pathology & Laboratory Medicine - Pathology
    Summary:
    Year:  PGY-2
    Education: GSL Medical College (M.B.B.S)
    Hometown: India

    Why did you choose the University of Kentucky?

    First it's a great well-balanced AP/CP program with a highly energetic program director who is the heart of the program. Second, amazing… Read More

    What are your hobbies?

    Yoga, fitness enthusiast, painting, volunteering at non-profit organizations.

    Mohammed Athar, MD

    • Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

    GME Program:
    Pathology & Laboratory Medicine - Pathology
    Summary:
    Year:  PGY-2

    Why did you choose the University of Kentucky?

    The pathology field is intellectually stimulating, humbling, and rewarding to me as I continue to learn about new diseases and their mechanisms… Read More

    Jing Di, MD

    • Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

    GME Program:
    Pathology & Laboratory Medicine - Pathology
    Summary:
    Year:  PGY-2
    Education: Jinzhou Medical University
    Hometown: Fushun, China

    Why did you choose the University of Kentucky?

    My whole family is here, either works or study at UK. Also, I did an observership and research in the department of pathology at UK for several… Read More

    What are your hobbies?

    Painting, gardening, swimming, binge watching TV shows.

    Jeongeun Do, MD

    • Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

    GME Program:
    Pathology & Laboratory Medicine - Pathology
    Summary:
    Year:  PGY-1
    Education: Ajou University School of Medicine. Ajou University Hospital

    Why did you choose the University of Kentucky?

    UK has a well-balanced AP/CP curriculum, dedicated faculty members, and a diverse team. UK is a warm and supportive atmosphere that is a safe and… Read More

    What are your hobbies?

    Traveling, Hiking, Exploring new cultures, Teaching my children

    Andre Ene, MD

    • Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

    GME Program:
    Pathology & Laboratory Medicine - Pathology
    Summary:
    Year:  PGY-4
    Education: McMaster University, American University of Antigua
    Hometown: Hamilton, Ontario

    Why did you choose the University of Kentucky?

    I looked for a program that had a strong research background, close community, and family oriented. This is shown in the support offered by… Read More

    What are your hobbies?

    Drawing & painting, astronomy, science fiction, philosophy, martial arts

    Juanita Ferreira, MBBS

    • Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

    GME Program:
    Pathology & Laboratory Medicine - Pathology
    Summary:
    Year:  PGY-3
    Education: China Medical University (MBBS and M. Med)
    Hometown: St. Joseph, Dominica

    Why did you choose the University of Kentucky?

    The educational goals of UK align with my interests. There is emphasis on fostering well rounded physicians with ample opportunities for… Read More

    What are your hobbies?

    Spending time with family, library visits with my son, learning and embracing new cultures through travel, taking walks in parks, writing poetry,… Read More

    Jason Gilbert, DO

    • Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

    GME Program:
    Pathology & Laboratory Medicine - Pathology
    Summary:
    Year:  PGY-2
    Education: University at Buffalo, West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Medicine
    Hometown: Syracuse, NY

    Why did you choose the University of Kentucky?

    Continuing residency at the same institution allowed for the continuity of interdepartmental professional relationships and collaboration.

    What are your hobbies?

    Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery, Classical Music, sewing/tailoring with custom design and construction, quilting, CrossFit, and running.

    Akif Guney, MD

    • Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

    GME Program:
    Pathology & Laboratory Medicine - Pathology
    Summary:
    Year:  PGY-4
    Hometown: Turkey

    Why did you choose the University of Kentucky?

    UK has a diverse environment and a friendly faculty. Lexington is a nice and easy city to live in and raise your kids.

    What are your hobbies?

    Soccer, listening to audiobooks, cooking

    Donna Hill, DO

    • Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

    GME Program:
    Pathology & Laboratory Medicine - Pathology
    Summary:
    Year:  PGY-3
    Education: Univ. of AL at Birmingham (BS, MS, MAE), AL College of Osteo. Med.
    Hometown: Mosses, AL

    Why did you choose the University of Kentucky?

    I chose UK because the faculty seemed very genuine and supportive of residents.  I also wanted to be in a residency where residents seemed to like… Read More

    What are your hobbies?

    Photography, reading and baking.

    Mohamed Hussein, MBBS

    • Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

    GME Program:
    Pathology & Laboratory Medicine - Pathology
    Summary:
    Year:  PGY-1
    Education: Faculty of Medicine Ain Shams University

    Why did you choose the University of Kentucky?

    I was fortunate to have a 2-year research experience in the UK and an Observership in the pathology department before applying for the match.… Read More

    What are your hobbies?

    Soccer, Tennis, Chess, Traveling

    Nashwan Jabbour, MD

    • Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

    GME Program:
    Pathology & Laboratory Medicine - Pathology
    Summary:
    Year:  PGY-4
    Education: University of Tishreen
    Hometown: Latakia, Syria

    Why did you choose the University of Kentucky?

    It's a great academic institution. Since I was a previous employee at UK, my dream was always to become a pathology resident here. I was so amazed… Read More

    What are your hobbies?

    Soccer, music, movies and sports

    Emmy Mbagwu, MD

    • Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

    GME Program:
    Pathology & Laboratory Medicine - Pathology
    Summary:
    Year:  PGY-3
    Education: Long Beach City College, Semmelweis University (MMS, Medicine)
    Hometown: Los Angeles, CA 

    Why did you choose the University of Kentucky?

    I was fortunate to be introduced to UK pathology through performing research in the department prior to my residency. The environment was warm and… Read More

    What are your hobbies?

    I enjoy Sci-fi, playing drums, playing ball sports, surfing and snowboarding.

    Hafsa Nebbache, MD

    • Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

    GME Program:
    Pathology & Laboratory Medicine - Pathology
    Summary:
    Year:  PGY-2
    Education: University of Medicine of Algiers
    Hometown: Algeria

    What do you like about your program?

    University of Kentucky is my second home, where I found a good educational support and a variety of cases that help me growth in the pathology… Read More

    What are your hobbies?

    When I is not on service or previewing, I spend my time with my husband and our two kids. My biggest passions are scuba diving and painting. One… Read More

    Nuha Shaker, MD

    • Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

    GME Program:
    Pathology & Laboratory Medicine - Pathology
    Summary:
    Year:  PGY-4
    Education: Western Kentucky University (MS), University of Damascus (MD)
    Hometown: Damascus, Syria

    Why did you choose the University of Kentucky?

     They nourish, you flourish!

    What are your hobbies?

    Running, hiking

    Alexander Smith, MD

    • Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

    GME Program:
    Pathology & Laboratory Medicine - Cytopathology
    Summary:
    Year:  PGY-5
    Education: Bellarmine University, University of Kentucky
    Hometown: Owensboro, KY

    Why did you choose the University of Kentucky?

    I did my medical school here at UK and I wanted to be a part of the very friendly environment of the pathology department. This department has a… Read More

    What are your hobbies?

    Golf, horse racing, science fiction, astronomy, health/fitness

    Leonard Yenwongfai, MD

    • Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

    GME Program:
    Pathology & Laboratory Medicine - Pathology
    Summary:
    Year:  PGY-3
    Education: Univ. of Buea, ETSU, University of Kentucky
    Hometown: Cameroon

    Why did you choose the University of Kentucky?

    As a medical student at UK COM, during my interactions with the staff, residents, and faculty at the department, they genuinely showed interest in… Read More

    What are your hobbies?

    Spending time with family, avid video gamer, FIFA soccer, running, tennis, watching Forensic Files, and therapeutic drives

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