Current Residents - Internal Medicine

Hometown: Osaka, Japan
Interests/Hobbies: Football (soccer) and traveling.
Future Goals: Become a well-rounded physician by developing my clinical skills and medical knowledge during residency.
Best Part of Life in Charleston: Everything is 10 minutes away and I love the view of the mountains in every direction.
Strengths of CAMC: The faculty are nice and supportive. With multiple specialty centers, research opportunities and a commitment to medical education, CAMC offers a robust and well-rounded healthcare environment. 

Hometown: Amman, Jordan and Chicago 
Interests/Hobbies: Biking, hiking and traveling.
Future Goals: To excel as a resident in Internal Medicine and then match into a Gastroenterology Fellowship.
Best Part of Life in Charleston: The mountains and nature, the friendly community and the beautiful weather.
Strengths of CAMC: A mix of a community and teaching hospital with an expanding list of fellowships, research opportunities and other scholarly activities. 

Hometown: Banjul, Gambia
Interests/Hobbies: I am a keen soccer player and fan. I spend most of my weekends watching the English Premier League and Spanish La Liga. I also play basketball and am always ready for outdoor adventures such as hiking and rafting.
Future Goals: Gastroenterology Fellowship
Best Part of Life in Charleston: The beautiful landscapes and the lovely people of Charleston.
Strengths of CAMC: The Internal Medicine program at CAMC is like one big family where everyone cares about your wellbeing. The program also offers an excellent balance between supervision and autonomy, which ultimately builds confidence in all the residents. 

Hometown: Cool Ridge, WV
Interests/Hobbies: Bird watching and hiking.
Future Goals: Fellowship in GI
Best Part of Life in Charleston: Close to New River Gorge National Park.
Strengths of CAMC: Everyone is so nice and helpful. Awesome community!

Hometown: Pikeville, KY
Interests/Hobbies: Music (drums), kayaking, bass fishing and aviation.
Future Goals: Cardiology Fellowship
Best Part of Life in Charleston: The majestic Appalachian Mountains.
Strengths of CAMC: Excellent learning environment, support from all the faculty and staff and multiple fellowship opportunities.

Hometown: Hyderabad, India
Interests/Hobbies: Arts, interior design, yoga, hiking and watching animated movies. I love Pixar and Studio Ghibli!
Future Goals: To pursue fellowship, try different cuisines and continue traveling. 
Best Part of Life in Charleston: The people are kind, generous and welcoming. The abundance of mountains, trails and rivers leave a lot to explore!
Strengths of CAMC: Lots of opportunities to learn about all aspects of medicine - whether it's primary care or subspecialty medicine. The highly experienced faculty and staff that will help you achieve your goals and the friendly seniors that guide you through the process.

Hometown: Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan
Interests/Hobbies: Walking, cycling and listening to music.
Future Goals: Maybe a fellowship. I am still navigating.
Best Part of Life in Charleston: It's a very beautiful city with a small-town vibe. Everyone around is very kind to each other.
Strengths of CAMC: It's a tightly knit program with approachable attendings and supportive team. The greatest strength would honestly be the way the whole team supports and lifts each other up. I am blessed to be here.

Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Interests/Hobbies: Through traveling, I like to immerse myself in new experiences, uncover hidden gems and appreciate diversity.
Future Goals: Cardiologist
Best Part of Life in Charleston: Charleston offers a perfect blend of charming small-town atmosphere, stunning natural landscapes and rich cultural experiences, making it a fantastic place to call home. 
Strengths of CAMC: The strength of Internal Medicine at CAMC lies in its dedicated team of skilled physicians and a patient-centered approach, ensuring top-quality care for all. 

Hometown: Alexandria, VA/Melbourne, Australia
Interests/Hobbies: Hiking, traveling, camping, cooking and spending time with friends!
Future Goals: I'm very open-minded at the moment, exploring all the options including fellowship, inpatient and outpatient care.
Best Part of Life in Charleston: Coming from a large city, Charleston gives the best of both worlds with a city feeling downtown but an easy 15 minute escape in any direction to the outdoors and quiet.
Strengths of CAMC: The people and the medicine. My fellow residents and staff have been amazing and so helpful as I start residency. I've seen such a diverse array of pathology already. The academics are strong here and I am exposed to so much while being surrounded with such great people. 

Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Interests/Hobbies: Going on hikes and runs, making scrapbooks, trying new restaurants and having fun with my friends.
Future Goals: Nephrology or Endocrinology Fellowship
Best Part of Life in Charleston: Charleston is a beautiful, friendly city in Appalachia!
Strengths of CAMC: The wonderful people, great clinical education and opportunities to see a variety of pathologies make CAMC an exciting place to learn and grow as a physician. 

Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
Interests/Hobbies: Watching shows, cricket and hiking.
Future Goals: To be a good internist and to explore future fellowship options.
Best Part of Life in Charleston: Having the chance to wake up every day and be surrounded by the beautiful Appalachian Mountains and Kanawha River is a treat itself.
Strengths of CAMC: The people. Everyone from your senior residents to the faculty are willing to help you and guide you. It feels like one big family. 

Hometown: Alwar, India
Interests/Hobbies: Doing art and craft projects, watching documentaries and hiking.
Future Goals: Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship/Hospitalist
Best Part of Life in Charleston: Scenic views and natural beauty.
Strengths of CAMC: Great academics and research, excellent faculty who are great teachers and a very supportive working environment. 

Hometown: Quetta, Pakistan
Interests/Hobbies: I love to read, particularly philosophy. I like abstract art. I love to travel, explore new cultures and meet new people.
Future Goals: Fellowship
Best Part of Life in Charleston: The natural beauty of the mountains, the dense trees and the rivers. 
Strengths of CAMC: Everyone in the CAMC family is super supportive and helpful. 

Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
Interests/Hobbies: Football and running.
Future Goals: Hospitalist
Best Part of Life in Charleston: The mountain trails and water sports. 
Strengths of CAMC: Inclusivity, belonging, patient exposure and expert mentoring. 

Hometown: Lahore, Pakistan 
Interests/Hobbies: Baking for my loved ones, reading and trying spontaneous things.
Future Goals: Gastroenterology or Pulmonary fellowship.
Best Part of Life in Charleston: The beautiful views.
Strengths of CAMC: Friendly and supportive environment, providing great emphasis on learning and giving opportunities to teach. 

Hometown: Lahore, Pakistan 
Interests/Hobbies: Cooking foods with a little mix-and-match from different cuisines and introducing people to new cuisines. Enjoying anime and game nights with friends
Future Goals: Exploring and navigating with an open mind.
Best Part of Life in Charleston: Charleston is a place where the beauty of nature meets with the comfort of city life. 
Strengths of CAMC: The Family of CAMC! Supportive faculty and nurturing environment. Learning from exposure to a diverse pathology is a bonus.

Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
Interests/Hobbies: Football and tennis.
Future Goals: Probably Hematology/Oncology fellowship.
Best Part of Life in Charleston: Beautiful views and great places to hike. 
Strengths of CAMC: The friendly environment, supportive culture and great mentoring opportunities.

Hometown: Rawalpindi
Interests/Hobbies: Playing volleyball, watching cricket and listening to music (swiftie!)
Future Goals: Fellowship
Best Part of Life in Charleston: The nature (river and mountain trails) and the kindest people. 
Strengths of CAMC: The supportive culture, diversity and supervised autonomy.

Hometown: Multan, Pakistan
Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy playing badminton, traveling, cooking and spending time with my friends.
Future Goals: Gastroenterology Fellowship
Best Part of Life in Charleston: The stunning scenery and friendly people.
Strengths of CAMC: The supportive faculty, research opportunities, collaborative environment and holistic learning.

Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
Interests/Hobbies: Rowing, tennis, indie music and reading non-fiction.
Future Goals: Fellowship
Best Part of Life in Charleston: Breathtaking views and the kindest people. 
Strengths of CAMC: Unyielding support, dedicated mentorship and effortless camaraderie create an exceptional learning experience.

Hometown: Mechanicsburg, PA
Interests/Hobbies: Spending time with my family, collecting antiquarian and modern medical textbooks and studying the history of medicine. 
Future Goals: Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship
Best Part of Life in Charleston: I like the combination of city living and rural Appalachian Mountains.
Strengths of CAMC: The supportive faculty, resident collaboration, diverse patient population and the Level 1 Trauma Center. 

Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
Interests/Hobbies: Playing cricket, watching football, going to the gym, watching anime and finding the best food in every city I visit. 
Future Goals: Fellowship
Best Part of Life in Charleston: The wonderful views of the Appalachian Mountains, greenery in every corner of the city and the friendly, kind people go out of their way to make you feel welcome. 
Strengths of CAMC: The diversity of pathology at CAMC trains you to tackle multiple problems at once without feeling overwhelmed. You also have seniors and faculty who are always there to lend a hand, offer constant encouragement and make you feel like you belong here. The environment is very conducive to learning, growing and becoming a well-rounded physician. 

Hometown: Islamabad, Pakistan
Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with friends and family, playing tennis and going to the gym.
Future Goals: Fellowship
Best Part about Life in Charleston: Super friendly people, amazing views and so many public tennis courts. 
Strengths of CAMC: The faculty is supportive, has a diverse patient population and has robust didactics.

Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
Interests/Hobbies: Volunteering, swimming and spending time with family, friends and pets!
Future Goals: To be an excellent physician; fellowship
Best Part of Life in Charleston: The scenic views and amazing people.
Strengths of CAMC: The supportive faculty and seniors and the diversity.

Hometown: Madison, WV
Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy reading, exercising, hanging out with friends and walking my dog!
Future Goals: Practice medicine in my home state of West Virginia
Best Part of Life in Charleston: Beautiful views, good restaurants and friendly people!
Strengths of CAMC: There is a wide variety of pathologies, many subspecialties, a great learning environment and wonderful teachers.

Hometown: Alexandria, Egypt
Interests/Hobbies: Swimming, camping and exploring local restaurants and coffee shops.
Future Goals: Gastroenterologist.
Best Part of Life in Charleston: The landscape is truly surreal — lush greenery and majestic mountains surround you in every direction. The Charleston community adds to the experience with its warm, welcoming and kind-hearted people.
Strengths of CAMC: The program fosters a well-rounded learning environment with ample opportunities for growth through the guidance of dedicated faculty and staff. From day one, it's evident that the program prioritizes individualized learning objectives, supporting each resident’s unique path toward career advancement.

Hometown: Abuja, Nigeria
Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy baking, watching shows and spending time with my friends and family. I also enjoy observing nature during walks or while being outdoors.
Future Goals: Fellowship training.
Best Part of Life in Charleston: Charleston has a great sense of community. The people are welcoming, and it's easy to feel at home here. 
Strengths of CAMC: A supportive faculty and learning environment dedicated to providing quality training and excellent patient care. 

Hometown: Bloomingrose, WV
Interests/Hobbies: Hiking, audiobooks, weight training and science fiction.
Future Goals: To be a great father and physician!
Best Part of Life in Charleston: The people in this area are some of the best you will ever meet. Great hiking, food and entertainment in a city that isn't too big.
Strengths of CAMC: Engaging learning environment with a unique patient population, great faculty and staff and opportunities everywhere.

Hometown: Turtle Creek, WV
Interests/Hobbies: Reading, boating, lifting and puppies.
Future Goals: Possible fellowship in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine.
Best Part of Life in Charleston: I was born and raised close to Charleston, having family close by is my favorite. Otherwise, there are beautiful views, lots of river access, great food and even nicer people!
Strengths of CAMC: Wide variety of patient population and pathologies, incredible mentors and teachers. Every member of the team truly cares about their patients, and it shows! 

Hometown: South Shore, KY
Interests/Hobbies: Fishing, farming and cooking. 
Future Goals: Palliative care.
Best Part of Life in Charleston: The city is big enough for a lot of entertainment and food, but small enough to where traffic is rarely an issue. Also, the many outdoor activities within a short drive.
Strengths of CAMC: The people, patient population, benefits and cost of living. 

Hometown: Bridgetown, Barbados
Interests/Hobbies: Baking, reading and hiking
Future Goals: I wish to pursue a fellowship in Hematology-Oncology.
Best Part of Life in Charleston: Charleston is a beautiful city, the people here are super friendly and in the summertime, Live on the Levee is the place to be.
Strengths of CAMC: The faculty at CAMC are committed to the continuous development of their residents. They offer support to address areas of improvement while creating a structured environment that encourages the safe and progressive growth of your clinical autonomy.

Hometown: Grand Prairie, TX
Interests/Hobbies: I have an adventurous spirit and enjoy aviation, sailing and backpacking remote areas. This is inherently tied with my love for traveling abroad and study of foreign languages. 
Future Goals: Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship.
Best Part of Life in Charleston: One of my favorite things about Charleston is standing on a hilltop and taking in the sweeping view of the Kanawha River winding through the valley. The way the river curves between the hills and the expanse of green all around is genuinely breathtaking. The natural beauty here never stops feeling remarkable.
Strengths of CAMC: One of the greatest strengths of CAMC is its exceptionally supportive culture — it is the very opposite of a toxic training environment. I have truly never worked alongside such approachable, encouraging seniors and attendings. Additionally, CAMC offers a wide array of fellowship pathways and career development opportunities, which creates a real sense that your growth here is limitless.

Hometown: Islamabad, Pakistan 
Interests/Hobbies: Golf, horse riding, swimming and video games.
Future Goals: Infectious Disease or Cardiology.
Best Part of Life in Charleston: The mountains, definitely.
Strengths of CAMC: The community. People everywhere say this, but it's definitely true for CAMC. Everyone is ready to help you at all times, and the vast majority of people are extremely friendly (true for Charleston in general).

Hometown: Toronto, Canada 
Interests/Hobbies: Playing and watching soccer, playing ping pong, hiking and exploring.
Future Goals: Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine Fellowship.
Best Part of Life in Charleston: The friendly people, beautiful nature and a peaceful vibe with a good sense of community.
Strengths of CAMC: Supportive teaching environment, strong teamwork and lots of opportunities to learn and grow. 

Hometown: Tennessee
Interests/Hobbies: Hiking with my dog, running, listening to audiobooks, reading and plants.
Future Goals: To learn as much as I can and get well-rounded experience while keeping my options open for fellowship.
Best Part of Life in Charleston: Being back in the Appalachian Mountains with beautiful views and a nice balance between small-town atmosphere, like where I grew up, and convenience.
Strengths of CAMC: The people — from the program leadership, to other residents, to hospital staff, to the patients — all come together to make CAMC a special place!

Hometown: lIzmir, Turkey
Interests/Hobbies: Violin, postcrossing.
Future Goals: Hospitalist.
Best Part of Life in Charleston: The view.
Strengths of CAMC: Empathy.

Hometown: Lower Dir, Pakistan
Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy playing cricket, traveling and spending quality time with my family.
Future Goals: Hospitalist/Critical Care Fellowship.
Best Part of Life in Charleston: A small city with the charm of a big city and the best part — light traffic. Having been born and raised in hilly areas, West Virginia feels like home.
Strengths of CAMC: Diverse pathologies and patient populations, fellowship opportunities, supportive and friendly staff and a family-like environment where everyone is willing to help.

Hometown: Ronceverte, WV
Interests/Hobbies: Cycling, cooking for my mini poodle, stealing recipes from TikTok, reading psychological thrillers, hanging out with my husband and collecting scrubs in every shade of pink.
Future Goals: I will be completing my PM&R residency at Northwestern. 
Best Part of Life in Charleston: Capitol Market, no traffic, friendly people and several local festivals and events.
Strengths of CAMC: CAMC is the perfect mix of a community hospital and academic institution. I completed my medical school rotations here and loved learning from all of the amazing faculty members.