Current Fellows

THIRD-YEAR FELLOWS  
Luke Li

Name: Luke Z. Li, MD
Hometown: Toronto, Canada
Undergraduate: University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
Medical School: University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
Residency: Stamford Health, Stamford, Connecticut
Hobbies: Movies, board games, plants, chess, and mechanical keyboards
Why Stony Brook: To study and practice what excites me – hematology and oncology – in a beautiful hospital surrounded by the pros! You could feel the sense of community and welcome from interview day. As someone passionate about patient care, teaching, and fostering a deeper understanding of the medical field, I am confident that Stony Brook is the perfect place to grow and make a meaningful impact.

Sonia Yu

Name: Sonia Yu, MD
Hometown: Horseheads, New York
Undergraduate: Binghamton University
Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine
Residency: Stony Brook Medicine
Hobbies: Pickleball, Tennis, Karaoke, Boardgames, Strength training, Yoga, Meditation, Traveling
Why Stony Brook: Not only does Stony Brook provide boundless opportunity, but it was
apparent that the program was formed by a group of genuinely kind and sincere individuals, the perfect mix of mentors and colleagues that I could see myself working with during the 3 most formative years of my career.

SECOND-YEAR FELLOWS  
taroob latef

Name: Taroob Latef
Hometown: Faisalabad, Pakistan
Medical School: King Edward Medical University, Pakistan
Residency: UMass Chan Medical School, Baystate
Hobbies: conducting a variety of experiments in my kitchen, traveling, spoiling my baby
Why Stony Brook: Stony Brook stood out to me because of its strong clinical teaching, which is further augmented by a highly interested leadership, and a genuinely friendly environment at work.

 

tian

Name: Changtai Tian
Hometown: Fremont, CA
Undergraduate: University of Chicago
Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford
Residency: Rush University
Hobbies: Rock climbing, cooking, Russian literature
Why Stony Brook: I was drawn to Stony Brook due to its strong academic program and diverse patient population. Plus, it’s in a fun area!  

winter

Name: Alex Winter
Hometown: Melville, NY
Undergraduate: The Ohio State University
Medical School: NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Stony Brook University Hospital
Hobbies: Racquetball, Pickleball, Foodie
Why Stony Brook: I chose Stony Brook because of the incredibly supportive and friendly learning environment. I was a resident physician at Stony Brook and thoroughly enjoyed my experience both within medicine and with the department of hematology & oncology. I feel honored to be a part of this program and lucky to have such incredible co-fellows and faculty!