Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Education Residency Meet our Residents and Fellows 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 About Ali 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 About Asma 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 About Mohammed 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 About Jing 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 About Jeongeun 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 About Andre 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 About Juanita 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 About Jason 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 About Akif 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 About Donna 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 About Mohamed 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 About Nashwan 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 About Emmy 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 About Hafsa 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 About Nuha 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 About Alexander 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 About Leo 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