Current Residents - Internal Medicine

Hometown: Toronto, Canada
Interests/Hobbies: Tennis, soccer, hiking
Future Goals: Pursing fellowship with the goal of staying in academic medicine. 
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: Amazing scenery with endless trails and friendly people.
Strengths of our program and/or CAMC: Diverse clinical pathology, high acuity of care, and supportive faculty and staff.

Hometown: Cairo, Egypt
Interests/Hobbies: Soccer, movies, videogames and food
Future Goals: Gastroenterology Fellowship
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: Charleston is a very beautiful city. It has everything you need in a big city with a small town feel and the advantage of easy commute. It allows you to de-stress easily through the beautiful nature and trails and it is only a few hours away from major cities, which is an added bonus.
Strengths of our program and/or CAMC: Definitely the people, that being faculty or residents. Both truly care about resident wellness. The residents are a close-knit group that would spare no effort to help in any given situation.

Hometown: South Charleston, WV
Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy spending time off with my wife Allie and golden retriever Leo. I love to go on fishing trips and take my dog camping, binge watch shows on Netflix and eat good food!
Future Goals: Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: It is my hometown! I love many of the restaurants in town. Charleston is also relatively close in proximity to many of the beautiful lakes and states parks in WV.
Strengths of our program and/or CAMC: I chose CAMC to learn and build a career where I intend to stay and practice medicine. CAMC is a top tier academic institution where I will get the best experience and opportunity to pursue fellowship, as well as serve my community.

Hometown: Lahore, Pakistan / Frederick, MD
Interests/Hobbies: Spending time with my family, BBQing/Grilling, bodybuilding, building gaming PCs, cars and real estate.
Future Goals: To be a teaching/academic physician
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: Boating at Summersville Lake, kayaking, hiking, enjoying the abundance of wilderness. If you are adventurous, Charleston is the place for you. Most major cities are about a 2.5-5 hour drive away. Low cost of living and slow-paced lifestyle, perfect for a family!
Strengths of our program and/or CAMC: CAMC is one of the biggest tertiary care hospitals in WV, serving both an urban and rural populace. You will get to see a myriad of complex and interesting pathologies in your short time as a trainee. The CAMC IM Program leadership has established a very close knit, friendly and family like learning environment. Everyone is very approachable and willing to teach. I could not be happier to be a part of the CAMC family.

Hometown: Paducah, KY
Interests/Hobbies: Ice hockey, skateboarding, playing with my dogs, and the great outdoors
Future Goals: Match here at CAMC in the Pulmonology/Critical Care Fellowship
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: Hiking with my pups. disc golf, and Live on the Levee
Strengths of our program and/or CAMC: CAMC is a great teaching institution that offers multiple competitive fellowship opportunities and it is a perfect medium between a community and university program.

Hometown: Bethlehem, PA
Interests/Hobbies: Rock climbing, hiking, biking and cooking
Future Goals: I plan to pursue a fellowship in Cardiology with the goal of specializing in Interventional Cardiology.
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: When I am not at work I like going on hikes in the Kanawha State Forest with my wife and two dogs, or go to Summersville Lake to swim and do some rock climbing.
Strengths of our program and/or CAMC: In addition to being a great place to learn, CAMC has the nicest and most welcoming faculty and staff I have had the pleasure of working with.

Hometown: Charleston, WV
Interests/Hobbies: Basketball, hiking
Future Goals: Philanthropy, Specializing
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: Spend time with my family and loved ones
Strengths of our program and/or CAMC: Because Charleston is home.

Hometown: Kingsport, TN
Interests/Hobbies: Snowboarding, computer science, and football
Future Goals: Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: Nestled in the center of the beautiful Appalachian Mountains, Charleston offers all the outdoor activities one could want while still providing a big city feel. The unique array of food options paired with the nature-filled ambiance makes living downtown both entertaining and relaxing.
Strengths of our program and/or CAMC: The opportunity CAMC provides as an academic institution as well as my dedication to giving back to the Appalachian region made choosing to continue my career at CAMC easy. I owe everything I have accomplished to the area that raised me and my hope is to try as hard as possible to pay it back.

Hometown: Camp Hill, PA
Interests/Hobbies: Archery, hiking, gardening, and playing with my dogs!
Future Goals: Expanding my medical knowledge
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: Hiking for sure, so many great outdoor places to explore. Also, love outdoor sports such as archery and hunting.
Strengths of our program and/or CAMC: I completed my clinical years of medical school here and fell in love with the sense of community and family environment that is offered at this program. Everyone is so willing to help and teach.

Hometown: Moyobamba - Peru
Interests/Hobbies: Hiking with my family, fly fishing, and cleaning ancient Roman coins
Future Goals: Gastroenterology fellowship, research and academic teaching
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: Ideal place for families. Calm and beautiful nature all around.
Strengths of our program and/or CAMC: A great program with strong academic faculty. A program that is 100% invested in your growth as a resident and future attending. Plenty of opportunities to do research.

Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
Interests/Hobbies: Traveling and exploring new places, jet skiing, cooking and love spending time with my cat (Bella) and family
Future Goals: First and foremost want to be a good internist. Future interests include primary care and Cardiology, working with underserved populations and community engagement.
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: Beautiful hilly Landscape and driving through tree-lined roads. Greatly enjoying beautiful scenic views of gentle rising mountains.
Strengths of our program and/or CAMC: Diversity both in co-workers and the cases. Open-door attitude of all residents and staff is beyond limits. Extremely grateful to be surrounded by the wonderful people of CAMC

Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan 
Interests/hobbies: Cooking and biking
Future goals: Practice evidence-based medicine in an academic setting 
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: The views and the weather! The greenery and natural beauty, together with the beautiful weather, makes me feel like I'm on vacation! 
Strengths of our program and/or CAMC: Excellent faculty who are very knowledgeable and passionate about teaching. Didactics are great. People are very friendly and welcoming. Exposure to a wide range of clinic pathology. 

Hometown: Charleston, WV
Interests/Hobbies: WVU Sports, Traveling, Music, Movies, and Video Games
Future Goals: I plan on practicing general internal medicine in West Virginia, either as a hospitalist or as an academic faculty member for a residency program.
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: Great local restaurants and fun summer activities like Live on the Levee and the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta.
Strengths of our program and/or CAMC: Excellent teaching from clinical faculty across a large number of subspecialties and plenty of opportunities to teach medical students and other clinical learners.

Hometown: Cairo, Egypt
Interests/Hobbies: Playing saxophone, scuba and freediving, and psychology. 
Future Goals: Cardiology Fellowship
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: Charleston is a very beautiful city. It has a very inviting atmosphere: the mountains, the river, and the kind people. 
Strengths of our program and/or CAMC: Very strong academic program. The faculty are always very mindful of the residents' wellness. They also focus on promoting resident autonomy. CAMC is rapidly expanding with many opportunities in primary care and different fellowships. 

Hometown: Jarrettsville, MD
Interests/Hobbies: Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Future Goals: Nephrology fellowship.
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: The people, of course!
Strengths of our program and/or CAMC: Great didactics. Attendings who care. Strong clinical training. Great patients.

Hometown: Pleasant Grove, UT
Interests/Hobbies: Laser tag, speculative fiction, D&D, open world RPGs, finding new flavor combos to try for homemade ice cream 
Future Goals: Advanced residency in diagnostic radiology, patron the arts, live abroad, buy and regularly use jet skis.
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: I was truly impressed by the Clay Center for the Arts and hope to take my family back multiple times to experience all that it has to offer.
Strengths of our program and/or CAMC: Friendly and enthusiastic supervision, team-driven didactics, and resident-focused scheduling.

Hometown: Nova Gradiska, Croatia
Interests/Hobbies: Traveling, watching movies, spending time with friends, family, and dogs, volunteering in dog shelters
Future Goals: Hematology/Oncology Fellowship
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: Nature, various outdoor activities, small city- close to everything you need!
Strengths of our program and/or CAMC: Diversity in cases, excellent teachers, very supportive and a friendly working environment that cares about residents. I'm happy and proud to be part of the CAMC program!

Hometown: Kashgar, China
Interests/Hobbies: Traveling, hiking, playing soccer, playing chess
Future Goals: Cardiology or Gastroenterology Fellowship
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: Charleston is a great place within a couple of hours drive from major cities; it has a variety of outdoor activities for you and your family. Kanawha State Forest is less than a half hour drive; it is one of our favorite places to go on the weekends.
Strengths of our program and/or CAMC: CAMC faculty are dedicated, always willing to teach. The residents are friendly and help each other, like a big family.

Hometown: Saint Albans, WV
Interests/Hobbies: I mostly enjoy spending time with my wife and son. In any additional free time you'll find me backpacking, hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing.
Future Goals: Gaining the knowledge to best serve the people of West Virginia.
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: Great restaurant selection, friendly people, and beautiful scenery is a stone’s throw away.
Strengths of our program and/or CAMC: The greatest strength of CAMC is the quality of its employees. There is always a helping hand around when you need it most.

Hometown: Princeton, WV
Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy spending my time exploring the outdoors such as kayaking, boating, and hiking. Road trips with friends.
Future Goals: Pulm-Crit/Hospitalist 
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: You are close to many natural attractions and can experience engage in many outdoor hobbies while being in a city. 
Strengths of our program and/or CAMC: It is a hospital that treats a wide variety of patients of complex disorders from a unique population of people. It is a friendly and rigorous learning environment that facilitates growth. 

Hometown: Toronto, Canada
Interests/Hobbies: Hiking, reading, music, binge-watching TV shows 
Future Goals: Gastroenterology or Endocrinology 
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: Charleston has stunning scenic views everywhere! 
Strengths of our program and/or CAMC: An amazing work and learning environment with a supportive faculty and a diverse patient population 

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: Accra, Ghana; (Alexandria, Virginia)
Interests/Hobbies: Spending time with family, playing soccer, motivational speaking, road-trips, fixing project cars and most importantly, supporting my favorite team - Liverpool Football Club.
Future Goals: To be a good physician who makes a real difference in the lives of patients and everyone I encounter. Anesthesiology and Philanthropy. 
Best Part of Life in Charleston: Nice scenery, great people and culture. Friendly, down-to-earth atmosphere in and outside the work environment.
Strengths of CAMC: Family atmosphere, amazing camaraderie among residents and staff. Genuine and good support system. Able to provide great care for some of the sickest patients within the region is a great honor. 

Hometown: Brookfield, Ohio
Interests/Hobbies: Snowboarding, golfing and hiking. 
Future Goals: Anesthesiology Residency followed by a Critical Care Fellowship.
Best Part of Life in Charleston: All the benefits of living in a city without the downsides of city living. Not to mention, there is a panoramic WV mountain view with a river through the middle of the city.
Strengths of CAMC: First and foremost, the truly phenomenal staff and employees are the greatest strength. Secondly, because CAMC provides care to such an expansive community, there is an opportunity to learn from the moment you set foot through the doors.