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 Director

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

 

Chair, Department of Medicine

Sheela Prabhu, MD, FACPSheela Prabhu, MD, FACP

Undergrad School: University of Mangalore, B. Sc
Medical School: Mysore Medical College
Residency: Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, Pa.
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

Muhammad Sarmad Aleem

 

 

 

 

Suchetha Jagan

 

 

 

 

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, N.Y.
Fellowship: University of Buffalo, Buffalo, N.Y.
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

 

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, N.Y.
Fellowship: Montefiore Medical Center, New York 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 and 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 and baking

Program Coordinator

WandellClint Wandell, B.S.

Hometown: Athens, Pa.
Undergrad School: B.S. in Bible and Business Admin., Clarks Summit University
A.S. Liberal Arts and Science, Broome Community College
What drew me to GME: Having worked in a doctor's office before, I already had an appreciation for the medical field and assisting doctors in patients’ wellbeing. This opportunity presented a different challenge in assisting the resident doctors in their educational success and their wellbeing.
What do I like to do in my free time: In this stage of life, my free time is mostly (and happily) devoted to my family and my faith. A dad of two girls makes for lots of play and pretend time. Needless to say, my wife and I enjoy our downtime, talking about life or watching movies. We enjoy learning and fellowshipping with our church family a couple times a week. I find a respite in getting up before everyone to exercise and on the weekends playing some video games after everyone has gone to bed.

Administrative Assistant II

Clarissa CampbellClarissa Campbell

Hometown: Bath, N.Y.
Undergrad School: Bachelor's in Business Admin from SUNY Oswego.
What drew me to Internal Medicine Residency: I enjoy being surrounded by other like-minded individuals who want to continuously expand their knowledge as it is inspiring. 
What I like to do in my free time: Reading, spending time with my niece, golfing, and going on boat rides. 

Chiefs

PGY-III

Akriti Agrawal, MDAkriti Agrawal, MD

Hometown: Delhi, India
Undergraduate School: International Indian School Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (High School); UTHealth Houston School of Public Health (MPH - Epidemiology)
Medical School: Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College, Jabalpur, India
What drew me to Internal Medicine:  Internal medicine resembles an intricate puzzle that interweaves knowledge from various medical disciplines. It allows for the opportunity to serve as the primary contact for diverse patients at the forefront of their medical journeys irrespective of the complexity and corresponding specialization of their condition. It is immensely fulfilling to witness the gradual improvements in a patient’s health, knowing that your guidance and support have played a role in their progress. It fosters trust, understanding, and personalized care, and encourages meaningful relationships, all acting as different colors of brushstrokes thus making the canvas of internal medicine truly rewarding and exciting.
What do I like to do in my free time: I greatly enjoy reading mystery and suspense thrillers. Playing the piano and delving into various forms of fine arts, including sketching, acrylic, and watercolor painting, serves as a means of relaxation, enabling me to express myself creatively and simply unwind. Including long walks in my routine while listening to various genres of music helps rejuvenate my mind, and my practice of Kathak, an Indian traditional dance form, helps cultivate my focus and concentration. My ultimate joy lies in spending time with my family and engaging in fun board games and intense card game sessions!

Solomon Anighoro, MDSolomon Anighoro, MD

Hometown: Delta State, Nigeria
Undergraduate School: University of Benin, College of Medicine, Nigeria
Medical School: University of Benin, College of Medicine
What drew me to Internal Medicine: It is a speciality that gives you a blend of every other speciality in little doses! As a puzzle enthusiast, I am drawn to the intellectually stimulating and complex challenges inherent in its practice. My dedication to lifelong learning and education is deeply satisfied by the extensive body of knowledge it offers. Additionally, Internal Medicine offers the unique opportunity to provide holistic and compassionate care, and significantly enhance my patients' overall health and well-being while building a lasting, longitudinal relationship with them.
What do I like to do in my free time: In my free time, I love watching sports like soccer, basketball and Formula 1 and playing board games like Chess. I enjoy great movies and comedy series, and spending time with friends and family.

Kamron Hamedi, MD