Why SVH Rad: ESIR track as an option for residents interested in IR. Lack of fellows for more exposure to the residents. Independent call preparing us for life after residency. Proximity to Boston and other major East coast cities.
Full Name: Mourad Hamouda, MD
Internship: Transitional Year, Nazareth Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
Medical School: Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt
Why SVH Rad: Supportive and friendly academic environment. Long retention of the radiologists. High attending to resident ratio with no fellows.
Full Name: Samruddhi Jain, MD
Internship: UCSF East Bay, General Surgery
Medical School: Government Medical College, Akola
Why SVH Rad: Positive work culture and close-knit, family-like environment. Previous residents have highlighted the valuable learning experiences and the personalized teaching, case readouts with attending physicians. The program also offers ample opportunities for hands-on learning.
Full Name: Ibrahim Mohamed, MD
Internship: 2 years of preliminary surgery at Harlem Hospital Center affiliated with Columbia University
Medical School: University of Khartoum - Sudan
Why SVH Rad: Charming hospital with a big atrium to relieve stress, welcoming and friendly attendings and residents. No fellows which will maximize your benefits from procedures. Great fellowship placement. More chances to pursue IR through ESIR track.
Full Name: Ahmed Osman, MD
Internship: Prelim Surgery at the University of Florida - Jacksonville
Medical School: University of Khartoum
Why SVH Rad: Well-rounded program with wide range of pathology. Supportive attendings, great group of residents, and lack of fellows. Location in Worcester is a bonus.