Current Fellows

THIRD-YEAR FELLOWS
	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.
	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
	Name: Taroob Latef, MD 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.
	Name: Changtai Tian, MD 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!
	Name: Alex Winter, MD 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!
FIRST-YEAR FELLOWS
	Name: Max Greenberg, MD Hometown: Dix Hills, NY Undergraduate: Muhlenberg College Medical School: Rosalind Franklin University Residency: Penn State Hobbies: Tennis, pickleball, watching New York sports Why Stony Brook: Stony Brook had everything I was looking for in a program. It is a strong academic program with faculty who are leaders in the field. Everyone I met during my interview was extremely friendly and I am excited to be near family.
	Name: Sreshta Paranji, MD Hometown: Queens, NY Undergraduate: Hunter College Medical School: Albany Medical College Residency: Westchester Medical Center Hobbies: dancing, hiking, reading, board games Why Stony Brook: I was drawn to the friendly atmosphere and evident camaraderie amongst the attendings and fellows, the diverse pathology seen at the hospital, the prioritization of fellows’ education and requests, and the beautiful Long Island area, close to where I’m from!
	Name: Gautam Shrivastava, MD Hometown: Syosset, NY Undergraduate: New York University Medical School: University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Residency: Cleveland Clinic Foundation Hobbies: Tennis, Culinary Exploration, Travel, Baking Why Stony Brook: I chose Stony Brook because I wanted to train at an academic institution that had a wealth of sub-specialist expertise, a collaborative learning environment, and a diverse patient population. My interview day showed me that the leadership and faculty were welcoming and committed to cultivating growth in fellows, solidifying my decision that Stony Brook was a place in which I could see myself thrive both personally and professionally.