Adelaide Kwon, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Undergraduate School: The University of Texas at Dallas
• Medical School: UT Southwestern Medical Center

Director's Profile:

Adelaide did her undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Dallas, where she received a BA in Biology. She completed her medical training at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Her research interests include acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome. She is interested in medical education and enjoys teaching. Her hobbies include creative writing, cooking, karaoke, and movies.

Amanda Means, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Undergraduate School: Sam Houston State University
• Medical School: UT Health Science Center, San Antonio

Director's Profile:

Amanda did her undergraduate studies at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas where she earned a B.S. in Biomedical Sciences. She received her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio. Her hobbies include digital art, video games, violin, and spending time with family.

Tasnim Alkayyali, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Medical School: Marmara University School of Medicine, Turkey

Director's Profile:

Tasnim is originally from Amman, Jordan. She spent three years in Famagusta, North Cyprus, to complete her pre-clinical basic science courses, and another three years in Istanbul, Turkey, to finish her medical training at Marmara University Hospital. In 2020, Tasnim earned an M.D. degree with high honors from Marmara University in Turkey. She then completed a general internship year at the Jordanian Royal Medical Services in Amman, Jordan, serving patients during the COVID-19 pandemic. During her medical school, Tasnim joined a research group at the Marmara Institute of Gastroenterology, where she studied non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Her research resulted in multiple publications and presentations at regional conferences. She also published several articles after joining research training classes with the California Institute of Behavioral Neurosciences and Psychology. She enjoyed volunteering as a Turkish-Arabic medical translator, medical student tutor, university conference organizer, and conference session chairperson. Tasnim was elected as the international student representative to deliver a speech during the white ceremony at her medical school. Her hobbies and interests include learning new cultures, discovering nature, running, recording voice-overs, and crafting art with flowers.

Jihee Choi, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Medical School: Inje University College of Medicine, South Korea

Director's Profile:

Jihee did her medical training at Inje University College of Medicine, South Korea, where was elected vice-president of her medical school class. Her research background involves evaluating expression of abnormal prion protein (PrPSc) in brain & retinal tissue of prion disease. Her hobbies include flower arrangement and tennis.

Spencer Cope, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Undergraduate School: Brigham Young University, Provo, UT
• Medical School: UT Health Science Center, San Antonio

Director's Profile:

Spencer did his undergraduate and graduate studies at Brigham Young University, Provo, UT. He received his medical training from the University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio. Following medical school, he completed three years of an otolaryngology residency at Emory University. His research includes multiple publications/posters in area of otolaryngology and pediatric ophthalmology. In 2017, he was named a FASPE International Medical Ethics Fellow. His hobbies include marathon running, cooking, and recipe innovation.

Luis Mosquera Gomez, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Medical School: College of Nuestra Senora del Rosario Faculty of Medicine, Columbia

Director's Profile:

Luis received his medical training at Del Rosario University School of Medicine in Columbia. During his medical training he was awarded the Top Performer in Medicine Award from the Columbian National Ministry of Education. His hobbies include listening to PathPod, origami and reading.

Bo Zhang, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Medical School: West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, China; Peking University Health Science Center

Director's Profile:

Bo received his medical training at West China School of Medicine, Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan, China. He was the recipient of multiple national and academic scholarships during his training. His research interests include laboratory parameters and biomarkers in upper tract urothelial carcinoma. He has multiple publications in urothelial carcinomas and GI lymphomas. His hobbies include swimming, jogging, traveling, photography, cooking and singing.

Ginna Hernandez Velasques, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Medical School: College of Nuestra Senora del Rosario Faculty of Medicine, Columbia

Director's Profile:

Ginna received her medical training at College of Nuestra Senora del Rosario Faculty of Medicine, Colombia. She helped establish a pediatric epidemiologic database in Colombia. Ginna's hobbies include cooking (trying new recipes weekly), especially Columbian, Italian and S. Korean; drawing; painting (oil, acrylic & watercolor).

Andrew Gerber, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Undergraduate School: Carleton College, Northfield, MD
• Medical School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine

Director's Profile:

Andrew did his undergraduate training at Carleton College, Northfield, MN, where he received a BA in Biology. He received his medical training at the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. Andrew received the American Rheumatology Convergence Med Student Achievement Award. His honors thesis was, "Exploring  the effects of malondialdehyde-acetaldehyde (MAA) protein adducts on macrophage polarization and disease progression in rheumatoid arthritis. Andrew's hobbies are Music production & mixing; ultimate frisbee; golf; running & exercising.

Lina Han, M.D., Ph.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Medical School: Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China

Director's Profile:

Lina received her medical training at Harbin Medical University, Harbin, China, followed by her doctorate in hematology. Afterwards, she studied at Groningen University Medical Center, Netherlands, where she earned a doctorate in leukemia. Lina has multiple publications on the treatment of leukemia, particularly stem cell and other targeted therapies. Her hobbies include walking, jogging, watching tv drama series and time with family.

Lena Hasson, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Medical School: University of Baghdad, Al-Kindy College of Medicine, Baghdad, Iraq

Director's Profile:

Lena received her medical training from Al-Kindy College of Medicine, Baghdad, Iraq. She was one of the Top 10 medical graduates in Iraq in 2013. Lena has published multiple manuscripts on the outcomes of valvular heart interventions/surgeries. Her hobbies include Mediterranean cooking, reading ancient Arabic poetry, teaching Arabic, time with family, and hiking.

Christine Kahlow (Wamsley), M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Undergraduate School: Colby College, Waterville, ME
• Medical School: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

Director's Profile:

Christine did her undergraduate training at Colby College, Waterville, ME, where she earned a BA in Chemistry, Biochemistry and German. She received her medical training at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. Christine was awarded the 2022 APEX Awar of Excellence for "COVID 19: Trends and Challenges of Telehealth in an Academic Insitution." She completed a two-year research fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical Center in plastic surgery where she collaborated on 19 publications focused on minimally-invasive aesthetic procedures. Christine's hobbies include soccer, tennis, volleyball, ping pong, and pickleball.

Joshua Mehr, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Undergraduate School: Johns Hopkins University
• Medical School: UT Southwestern Medical Center

Director's Profile:

Joshua did his undergraduate training at Johns Hopkins University where he earned a BA in Economics. He received his medical training at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Joshua has been involved in multiple research projects including demineralized bone matrix grafting in primary ACL reconstruction, tenosynovitis department distribution in MRI scans, and lumbosacral plexus MR neurography in Failed Back Surgery Syndrome. His hobbies include Ice hockey, baking; reading and crossword puzzles.

Nikitha Samy, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Undergraduate School: The University of Texas, Dallas
• Medical School: McGovern Medical School at UT Health Science Center Houston

Director's Profile:

Nikitha did her undergraduate training at UT Dallas where she earned a BS in Biology. She received her medical training at McGovern Medical School at UT Health Science Center Houston. Nikitha earned 2nd place in the Healthcare Innovation Challenge. She has done a chart review analysis of opioid use and risk factors in patients with cancer. Nikitha's hobbies include cooking, puzzle solving, watching meteor showers, and roller coasters.

David Ayaram, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Undergraduate School: University of Louisville College of Arts & Sciences
• Medical School: University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Director's Profile:

David did his undergraduate studies at the University of Louisville College of Arts & Sciences, where he received a BS in Biology. He received his medical degree from University of Kentucky College of Medicine. Following medical school, he completed a residency in Emergency Medicine at the Mayo Graduate School of Medicine. Following residency, he joined a private emergency medicine group in Arlington, TX. After several years in practice, he decided that he was better suited for pathology and made the decision to switch where he ultimately matched into our program. His interests include community outreach, teaching medical students and his church.

Jackson Douglas, M.D.

• Training Track: AP
• Undergraduate School: Baylor University
• Medical School: University of Arkansas College of Medicine

Director's Profile:

Jackson did his undergraduate studies at Baylor University, where he received a BBA in Finance. He received his medical degree from the University of Arkansas College of Medicine. His hobbies include volunteering at low-income free clinic, community outreach, tennis, pickleball, Kombucha brewing, cycling, piano and guitar.

Joseph Genco, M.D.

• Training Track: AP
• Undergraduate School: University of Arizona
• Medical School: University of Arizona College of Medicine

Director's Profile:

Joseph (Joey) did his undergraduate studies at the University of Arizona, where he received a BS in Biomedical Science. He received his medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine. Upon receipt of his medical degree he matched into a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency. Before beginning his residency, he made the decision to temporary step away from medicine to focus on his life and family. During this time he expanded his personal business of trading/selling Pokemon cards which became very successful. However, he soon realized that he missed medicine, particularly the field of forensic pathology. He ultimately joined our program as an anatomic pathology resident with an goal of completing a forensic pathology fellowship.

Mohamed Moustafa, M.D., Ph.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Medical School: M.D. and Ph.D., Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine in Egypt

Director's Profile:

Mohamed (Mo) received his PhD in forensic placental pathology and his medical training at the Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine in Egypt. His hobbies include community outreach to homeless children, forensic pathology, and toxicology.

Van Nguyen , M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Medical School: Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine in Vietnam

Director's Profile:

Van received his medical training at Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine in Vietnam. During his medical training he received the “Doctor of the Year” award at the 2019 Global Health Workshop in Vietnam. He was team captain of his university’s soccer team when they placed first 2017. His hobbies include volunteerism/community outreach, teaching medical students, and coaching soccer.

Shahzaib Saleem, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Undergraduate School: Cornel University
• Medical School: Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

Director's Profile:

Shahzaib did his undergraduate studies at Cornel University, where he received a BA in Biology, Chemistry and Near Eastern Studies. He received his medical degree Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. His research interests include the study of Ki-67 in patients with meningioma. His hobbies include cricket and giving sermons on the Qu’ran.

Grace Schaak, M.D., Ph.D.

• Training Track: CP
• Undergraduate School: University of Texas at Austin
• Medical School: M.D. and Ph.D., University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Director's Profile:

Grace did her undergraduate studies at the University of Texas at Austin where she received a BS in Biochemistry. She received both her PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology (Virology) and her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Her PhD research focused on defining the mechanistic underpinnings of their pro- and anti-viral activities of IFIT2 and IFIT3. In addition, during the pandemic she did work to characterize asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 infection in Wisconsin. Her hobbies include nature hiking, visiting state parks and playing the harp.

Andrew Sung, M.D., Ph.D.

• Training Track: CP
• Undergraduate School: Yale University
• Medical School: M.D. and Ph.D., University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Director's Profile:

Andrew did his undergraduate studies at the Yale University where he received a BS in Molecular Biophysics and Biology. He received both his PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology and his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. His PhD research focused blending systematic deep mutational scanning with mechanistic biochemistry, cross-linking mass spectrometry, and clinical genetics to define the biochemical underpinnings of a mitochondrial disease and establish a robust resource for discerning the pathogenicity of gene variants. His hobbies include league volleyball, 3D printing, woodworking, and gourmet coffee brewing.

Colin Treager, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Undergraduate School: University of Alabama
• Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine

Director's Profile:

Colin did his undergraduate studies at the University of Alabama, where he received a BS in Chemistry. He then obtained an MBA from the University of Alabama. He received his medical degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine. Upon receipt of his medical degree he began a general surgery residency at Dell Medical School in Austin, TX. During residency, he realized that his real passion was pathology. He therefore made the decision to switch to pathology and ultimately matched here at UT Southwestern. His hobbies include digital pathology and volunteering at free health clinic.

Qiong Wu, M.D., Ph.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Graduate School: The University of North Texas Health Science Center, Fort Worth
• Medical School: Anhui Medical University Faculty of Medicine, China

Director's Profile:

Qiong received her medical degree from Anhui Medical University Faculty of Medicine, China. She received her PhD in Integrative Physiology from The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, TX. Her doctoral research interests examined the function of FosB in the nucleus of the solitary tract in chronic intermittent hypoxia induced hypertension. Her postdoctoral fellow research investigated the Parvalbumin and GABA microcircuits in the mouse superior colliculus to understand their roles in attention and decision making. Her hobbies include Chinese calligraphy, swimming, traveling and time with family.

Maria Clara Alves Moreira, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Medical School: Universidade Federal do Goias, Brazil

Director's Profile:

Maria did her medical training at the Federal University of Goias Faculty of Medicine in Brazil. She did her post-graduate medical training in pediatrics followed by a fellowship in neonatology. Following her medical training, she was on staff as an attending neonatologist in Brazil.

Sanjay Gadasalli, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Undergraduate School: Rice University
• Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas

Director's Profile:

Sanjay did his undergraduate studies at Rice University, where he received a BA in Biochemistry. He completed his medical training at UT Southwestern Medical Center. He has research interests in neuropathology and digital pathology. His hobbies yoga, group meditation, and teaching/volunteering at a drug & alcohol recovery center.

Jimena Gimenez Acuna, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Medical School: Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Eduador

Director's Profile:

Jimena did her medical training at Universidad San Francisco de Quito in Ecuador. Prior to joining residency at UTSW, she was actively involved in research at the Mayo Clinic studying pathogenesis of hematologic malignancies, with a focus on anaplastic large cell lymphoma. Her hobbies include Paraguayan cooking, swimming and painting.

Geethanjali Gude, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Medical School: Rangaraya Medical College, India

Director's Profile:

Geethanjali did her medical training at Rangaraya Medical College in India where recipient of multiple national academic awards. She has co-authored several peer-reviewed publications, with a focus on germ cell and soft tissue tumors. Her hobbies include fitness (she is a licensed Zumba instructor), gardening (herb & hydroponic), and watching psychological thriller movies.

Paul Haines, D.O.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Undergraduate School: Monmouth University
• Medical School: Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine, NJ

Director's Profile:

Paul did his undergraduate studies at Monmouth University, in West Long Branch, NJ, where he received a BS in Public Health. He completed his medical training at Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine. While in medical school he completed a one-year post-sophomore fellowship at UCLA Medical Center. He is a member of the Sigma Sigma Phi honorary society. His hobbies include competitive (regattas) and recreational sailing and visiting national parks.

Ward Maaita, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Medical School: Faculty of Medicine, University of Jordan

Director's Profile:

Ward did his medical training at the University of Jordan Faculty of Medicine where recipient of multiple national academic awards, including Outstanding Academic Performance. He has co-authored several peer-reviewed publications on multiple topics, including placenta accreta spectrum, glaucoma and thyroid carcinoma. His hobbies include rock guitar, soccer, reading, his cat (Lumi), and binge-watching tv with family.

Joshua Schwartzenburg, M.D., Ph.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Undergraduate School: Louisiana State University
• Medical School: Louisiana State University, School of Medicine in New Orleans

Director's Profile:

Joshua did his undergraduate studies at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, where he received a BS in Biology. He received both is PhD and medical degree at Louisiana State University in New Orleans. He has multiple peer-reviewed publications, focusing on mitofusions and congressions of damaged mitochondria, and neuropathological outcomes in traumatic brain injuries (PhD thesis). His hobbies include reading science fiction, journaling, video games, playing piano and making espresso-based drinks.

Davinder Singh, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Medical School: All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh India

Director's Profile:

Davinder did his medical training at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences. He has co-authored multiple peer-reviewed publications, primarily in neuro-ophthalmology. In 2022, he presented his research findings at the World Ophthalmology Congress in Amsterdam. His hobbies include cooking Indian cuisine, gardening, fishing, traveling, badminton, dance and biking/hiking.

Clayton Smith, M.D.

• Training Track: AP/CP
• Undergraduate School: Baylor University
• Medical School: University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas

Director's Profile:

Clayton did his undergraduate studies at Baylor University, where he received a BS in Biology & Biochemistry. He completed his medical training at UT Southwestern Medical Center, where he received several awards, including the Dorothy Lee Scholarship. He has multiple peer-reviewed publications, with his research focusing on breast and GI pathology. His hobbies include trivia games, Dungeons & Dragons, videogames, skeet and long-rang shooting and travel, especially to national parks.