Current Fellows | Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University

THIRD-YEAR FELLOWS
	Name: Suguna Raju, MD Hometown: Collegeville, PA Undergraduate: Drexel University Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine Residency: Stony Brook University Hospital, combines residency in Internal Medicine/ Pediatrics Hobbies: Singing, reading (mostly science-fiction, some fantasy as well) Why Stony Brook: While here for residency, I was struck by the diverse patient population (especially in terms of patient pathology) which I knew would be key for strong fellowship training. I also knew most of the fellows that had gone through Stony Brook for fellowship, and really appreciated the fact that the Stony Brook culture is one where fellows (and residents) support each other and build each other up, which is important when going through training.
	Name: Alessandra Petrillo Bianconi, MD Hometown: Florham Park, NJ Undergraduate: Drew University, Madison, NJ Medical School: St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies Residency: Hackensack University Medical Center Hobbies: Painting, dancing, baking, cooking, kickboxing, Why Stony Brook: I fell in love with Stony Brook when I first saw it as a medical student interviewing for internal medicine residency. Stony Brook is a beautiful place to be and learn. It provides excellent resources, especially in Hematology/Oncology with its state of the art newly developed cancer center.
	Name: Andrea Verghese Rivera, MD Hometown: Philadelphia, PA Undergraduate: Drexel University Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine Residency: Thomas Jefferson University, Internal Medicine Hobbies: Caring for my growing collection of strange plants, spoiling my cat, reading (especially science fiction and fantasy novels), playing video games (I’m an RPG girl), jigsaw puzzles, adult coloring books Why Stony Brook: I chose Stony Brook for its strong hematologic malignancies education, wide catchment area, and extremely diverse pathologies.
SECOND-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.
FIRST-YEAR FELLOWS
	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.
	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!
	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!