Internal Medicine Residency Program Leadership

Program Director

Saurabh Sharma MD, FACC, FASE, FACPSaurabh Sharma MD, FACC, FASE, FACP

Hometown: New Delhi, India
Medical School: Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India
Residency: Maimonides Medical Center, Brooklyn, NY
Fellowship: Preventive Cardiology (Mayo Clinic, Rochester MN)
                   General Cardiology (Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia)
What do I like to do in my free time: Hike, Travel, Spend Time with family


Assistant Program Directors

John V Pamula, MD, MHA, FACP, CPHQJohn V Pamula, MD, MHA, FACP, CPHQ

Medical School: Andhra Medical College, India
Residency: St. Luke’s University Health Network, Bethlehem, PA
What drew you to Internal Medicine Residency: Intellectual challenge of clinical diagnostics and patient management
What do I like to do in my free time: Traveling and reading

 

James J Walsh, MD, MSHA, FACP, FCCPJames J Walsh, MD, MSHA, FACP, FCCP

Undergrad School: Union College, Schenectady, NY
Medical School: St. Louis University School of Medicine
Residency: University of Cincinnati Medical Center
Fellowship: University of Vermont College of Medicine
What drew you to Internal Medicine Residency: The diagnostic skill of internists
What do I like to do in my free time: Bicycling and woodworking


Chair, Department of Medicine

Sheela Prabhu, MD, FACPSheela Prabhu, MD, FACP

Undergrad School: University of Mangalore, B. Sc
Medical School: Mysore Medical College
Residency: Robert Packer Hospital
Fellowship: Oregon Health Science University, Geriatrics
What drew you to Internal Medicine Residency: I liked the rural area and the valley, the supportive environment and faculty.
What do I like to do in my free time: Read and spend time with my family


Faculty

Victor Kolade, MD, MS, FACPVictor Kolade, MD, MS, FACP

Medical School: University of Ibadan College of Medicine, Ibadan, Nigeria
Residency: Kingsbrook Jewish Medical Center (KJMC), Brooklyn, NY
Fellowship:  University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
What drew you to Internal Medicine Residency: Opportunity to teach
What do I like to do in my free time: YouTube videos, driving for others

 

Marcelle G Meseeha, MD, FACPMarcelle G Meseeha, MD, FACP

Undergrad School: University of Alexandria, Egypt
Medical School: Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria University, Egypt
Residency: Robert Packer Hospital, Internal Medicine
What drew you to Internal Medicine Residency: Studying internal medicine has always fascinated me.  It allows me to both develop and practice my existing talents and abilities.
What do I like to do in my free time: Spending quality time with my husband and our lovely 3 children, cooking, shopping, listening to music and surfing the internet.

Joseph Mwesige, MD, MPH, CMD, MHA, FACPJoseph Mwesige, MD, MPH, CMD, MHA, FACP

Undergrad School: Kings College, Buddo
Medical School: Makerere Medical School, Uganda
Residency: Montefiore Medical Center, NY
Fellowship: Montefiore Medical Center, NY Tulane School of Public Health & Tropical Medicine
What drew you to Internal Medicine Residency: The challenge appeals to me, and the opportunity to grow as a medical provider and educator.
What do I like to do in my free time: Basketball, soccer & playing drums

Violeta M Zeykan, MD Violeta M Zeykan, MD

Undergrad School: Irshava High School
Medical School: Uzhhorod National University
Residency: Brookdale University Hospital & Medical Center
What drew you to Internal Medicine Residency: The desire to treat patients as a whole individual
What do I like to do in my free time: hiking, listening to music, reading & baking


Program Coordinator

Tammy ArnoldTammy Arnold

I have worked in the Guthrie system for 17 years, joining the Internal Medicine Residency in 2019. The opportunity to work with the Internal Medicine residents is truly an honor and blessing to me. The physicians in our program are the most dedicated, caring and compassionate people I have known. I count it as a real privilege to be a part of the education process for these physicians. In my free time I love traveling and spending time with my husband. I also enjoy music and playing instruments. 

Janice Shumway

Janice Shumway

Hometown: Owego, NY
What drew me to Internal Medicine Residency: Over the years, I have experienced different roles within a Veterinary Hospital and eventually in a leadership position where I found my newest passion is Administration. Most recently, I joined Guthrie as an Administrative Assistant for the Internal Medicine Residency Program. The position has unlimited opportunities and drives my desire to continue my professional growth. I find great passion in assisting our Resident Physicians reach their educational goals, and I enjoy supporting their wellbeing through this journey.
What I like to do in my free time:  In my spare time I love spending time with family, crafting with friends, reading historical fiction, finding a good series to watch on Netflix and photography.
 


Chiefs:

Muhammad Aleem, MDMuhammad Aleem, MD

Hometown: Bahawalpur, Pakistan
Undergraduate School: Sadiq Public School, Bahawalpur
Medical School: Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore, Pakistan
What drew me to Internal Medicine: The diversity of pathology that I can see as an internist, the process of reaching a diagnosis, and formulating a comprehensive patient-centric management plan. Internal Medicine also offers an opportunity to practice in a diversity of settings, from acute in-patient medicine to out-patient medicine where I get to develop a long-term relationship with my patients and help them improve their quality of life. This diversity of pathology, settings, and patients provides an ideal environment for life-long learning.
What do I like to do in my free time: Spending time with my family, cooking, watching TV shows, or playing board or video games. I like to hike and explore scenic landscapes. I also enjoy swimming.

Charu Bajracharya, MD Charu Bajracharya, MD

Hometown: Kathmandu, Nepal
Undergraduate School: Mayo College Girls School, India
Medical School: Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Nepal
What drew me to Internal Medicine: My desire to pursue a career in internal medicine is largely attributed to the vast variety of conditions and cases we tackle on a daily basis, while also providing us with a platform to train under subspecialties. 
What do I like to do in my free time: Outdoor activities, reading, watching movies and spending time with my dogs.