Current Residents – Pediatrics

Hometown: Great Falls, Virginia
Interests/Hobbies: I love exploring new ways to understand our world and its inhabitants (human and other-than-human alike!), whether it be through books, photography, poetry, podcasts, or via something as simple as a stroll on a familiar road. You can often find me out in nature, where I enjoy identifying local flora and fauna. I'm always eager to brainstorm innovative ways to promote physician wellness with my colleagues. My husband and I love to travel the world together, and I also manage my mischievous Holland lop rabbit's YouTube channel. I strive to see magic and wonder in simple things; our pediatric patients are my greatest inspiration for this practice. 
Future Goals: Pediatric emergency medicine or general pediatrics, with a focus on integrative medicine.
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: West Virginia is incredibly beautiful during all four seasons. There is NO traffic! The rhythm of life in Charleston is conducive to rest and relaxation. Our patient population is warm and kind. 
Strengths of our program: Our program leadership is 110% committed to the growth, well-being, and happiness of its residents. They listen to our concerns and advocate on our behalf on a regular basis. Our attendings provide excellent teaching, and are always readily available to mentor and guide us on our learning journey. Our residents are very friendly, genuine, compassionate and supportive of one another -- we're one big, loving family! 

Hometown: Dubai, United Arab Emirates 
Interests/Hobbies: Going to the gym and playing table tennis
Future Goals: PICU, Pediatrics Cardiology, Pediatrics Pulmonology
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: No traffic. The greenery and home-like feeling. 
Strengths of our program: Autonomy provided to residents. Focus on resident education. The residents, attendings and leadership!

Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Interests/Hobbies: Traveling, reading, interior design and home renovation, arts and crafts, and wine enthusiast
Future Goals: Lots - but to be determined
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: Picturesque natural beauty, friendly community, great places to eat and has everything you'll need during residency
Strengths of our program: Supportive faculty that's always working to give us the best experience, amazing and caring co-residents, diverse pathology, progressive autonomy and probably the CUTEST population you'll get to serve.

Medical Education:
MD (Pediatrics) - Nanavati Hospital, Mumbai, India 
MRCPCH: Member of Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health, UK
PICU Fellowship: Surya Hospital, Mumbai, India
Hometown: Rajkot, India 
Interests/Hobbies: Traveling, listening to music and watching movies.
Future Goals: General Pediatrics
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: No traffic, easy to reach everywhere and has great mountains, hiking and the best nature. 
Strengths of our program: Good academics, very friendly and supportive environment, small program - so you get to know each other very well, attendings are always ready to teach and help residents and the opportunity to see a variety of cases. 

Hometown: Nokesville, VA
Interests/Hobbies: Skiing, hiking, playing volleyball and traveling.
Future Goals: General Pediatrics
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: Beautiful scenery and great hiking.
Strengths of our program: Amazing co-residents

Hometown: Rock, WV
Future Goals: My future plans include becoming a general pediatrician and practicing in my hometown community.
Interests/Hobbies: My hobbies include hanging out with my husband, my family and my cats. I also like to hunt for fossils and learn about extinct animals, and I enjoy crafting. :) 

Hometown: Hyderabad, India
Interests/Hobbies: Traveling, exploring, going on adventures, trekking, listening to music, participating in outdoor activities and painting. 
Future Goals: Fellowship
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: Calm place and less traffic. 
Strengths of our program: Close knit program, supportive leadership and faculty.  

Hometown: Coast of West Africa, The Gambia 
Interests/Hobbies: Staying indoors, cooking, baking and having fun with family. 
Future Goals: I used to love infectious disease, mainly because of the different regions I have trained in, however, outpatient pediatrics has recently found a way to my heart. I love the idea of having my own patients to see regularly and building that continuity. 
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: I lived in Atlanta before moving to Charleston, so I know what heavy traffic is. The best part about our little world here is that you can get anywhere within 15-20 minutes. 
Strengths of our program: Our program is wonderful, but most importantly I love how everyone is like family. I love that you can easily access our leadership with any concerns at any time and they will always be there for you. Our pediatrics program is home away from home.  

Hometown: Charleston, WV
Interests/Hobbies: Reading, indoor gardening/houseplants, interior design and home renovation, traveling and spending time with family, friends and my dog and two cats.
Future Goals: General Pediatrics, but open to sub-specializing.
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: It's home! After being away for my undergraduate and medical degrees, I was thankful to finally come back home to Charleston. Charleston is cozy, everything is easily accessible and the people are friendly. There are many beautiful hiking areas throughout the state that I take my dog to. It's also easy to travel with the local airport and a few international airports within 1-3 hour drives from here. 
Strengths of our program: Attending physicians that are excellent teachers, the opportunities to serve a diverse patient population and wonderful, friendly and caring co-residents.

Hometown: Parkersburg, WV
Interests/Hobbies: In my spare time I love cooking, hiking with my husband, Lucas, and our dog, Ellie, reading and all things WVU sports!
Future Goals: Outpatient Pediatrics in West Virginia
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: The outdoor activities! I also love living in a place that feels like home, and I'll always appreciate the kind people of West Virginia. 
Strengths of our program: I really feel that we are all on one team. We go out of our way to support one another in both work and home lives. 

Hometown: Boardman, OH
Interests/Hobbies: Jigsaw puzzles, sudoku, photography, hiking, theatre and playing with my cats.
Future Goals: General Pediatrics or Developmental Behavioral
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: Beautiful scenery for photography and hiking, great food and great people.
Strengths of our program: The senior residents are incredibly supportive, willing to give autonomy when you feel ready and step in for assistance when you don't. There's a lot of direct interaction with attendings that allows for important educational opportunities. And of course, a tight knit community of residents to make even the stressful days a little better.

Hometown: Ashburn, VA
Interests/Hobbies: Listening to music, swimming, cooking for my family/friends, dancing in Zumba classes and knitting.
Future Goals: Pediatric endocrinology
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: nice nature, great friendly people and no traffic.
Strengths of our program: Mentoring relationship between the faculty and the residents. The program is dedicated to creating independent successful physicians. The program has a great group of residents to work with. 

Hometown: Pulaski, PA
Interests/Hobbies: Playing the flute, enjoying WWE, watching/reading anything Sci-Fi or fantasy, volunteering in the community and budding plant enthusiast. 
Future Goals: Pediatric Hospitalist, PEM, pediatric rheumatology, adolescent medicine and palliative care.
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: The people here are so kind! I also love the access to nature and the variety of food!!
Strengths of our program: Our residents are amazing! Everyone is so friendly and kind. The program leadership always strives to make sure the program continues to get better! High level of autonomy/responsibility. Working closely with attendings. 
 

Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
Interests/Hobbies: Listening to music, traveling, doing yoga and spending time with family.
Future Goals: General Pediatrics, but open to sub-specialty 
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: The people of Charleston are very welcoming and friendly. It is easy to commute to work or around the city, and there is a variety of ethnic foods and the beautiful scenic views. 
Strengths of our program: Diverse group of residents and faculty, friendly atmosphere like family and approachable faculty. I am blessed to be part of the CAMC pediatrics family.