2026-2027 Pulmonary & Critical Care Fellowship

Name: Alban 
Hometown: Woodbury, NY
Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Residency: Montefiore Medical Center (Moses/Weiler)
Hobbies/fun facts: Spending time with my kids, Calisthenics, PC gaming
Why Stony Brook: The PCCM program at SBUH offers great mentorship and strong clinical training including structured didactics and an S-tier POCUS curriculum. Suffolk County is a wonderful location for families.

Name: Mohamed 
Hometown: Alexandria, Egypt
Medical School: Alexandria Faculty of Medicine, Alexandria, Egypt
Residency: Saint Mary’s Waterbury Hospital
Hobbies/fun facts: I enjoy soccer, swimming and spending time with my family. I started my own company back in college where I imported dental implants.
Why Stony Brook: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence are all values implemented by the division of pulmonary and critical care on a daily basis from patient care to fellows education. These are values I strive for in my career and lines with my own. I love to be in a place that inspires me to become a better version of myself socially, academically, and professionally.

Name: Myah
Hometown: Columbia, Missouri
Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Residency: SSM-Saint Louis University Hospital
Hobbies/fun facts: yoga, foodie, watching anime/cosplaying. Fun fact: I have a third-degree black belt in taekwondo 
Why Stony Brook: Stony Brook being a level 1 trauma center and a safety net hospital for Long Island provides the opportunity to learn from complex and challenging cases. Also, the program provides an in-depth ultrasound education.
 

Name: Saman 
Hometown: Montreal, Quebec
Medical School: Fatima Jinnah Medical University, Lahore, Pakistan
Residency: Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University, MI
Hobbies/fun facts: spending time with my family, especially my daughter, sketching portraits 
Why Stony Brook: Stony Brook has unparalleled training in pulmonary and critical care medicine with a unique emphasis in ultrasound training and dedicated research time. Long Island is a great location for families. 

Name: Parkash 
Hometown: Tharparkar, Pakistan
Medical School: Liaquat University of Medical and Health sciences
Residency: Saint Marys Hospital, Waterbury CT
Hobbies/fun facts:  Most of my free time is joyfully claimed by my 18-month-old boss (a.k.a. my baby). Also, I love exploring new cuisines — and occasionally trying to recreate them in my kitchen with mixed but edible results.
Why Stony Brook: Stony Brook offers strong pulmonary and critical care training with exceptional POCUS instruction, supportive faculty, and diverse clinical experience that prepares fellows to become skilled, confident physicians.

Name: Leila 
Medical School: Dubai Medical College
Residency: Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Long Island Jewish Forest Hills
Hobbies: Playing Piano, Sketch, Travel
Why Stony Brook:  Strong academic foundation, supportive training environment, diverse clinical exposure, high acuity cases with strong emphasis on bedside ultrasound 

Name: Nicholas
Hometown: Homs, Syria
Medical School: St. George’s University SOM
Residency: Stony Brook University Hospital
Hobbies/fun facts: When I’m not on the wards, you can usually find me somewhere between a pickleball court and a Roger Federer highlight reel—still pretending I’ll master that one-handed backhand someday. I love travel and trivia, mostly because I like collecting passport stamps and useless facts that only come in handy during bar trivia (or when someone asks who won Eurovision in 2007). I dabble in board games, swim to clear my head, and cook when I have six hours to spare making something ambitious like… scrambled eggs. I also check global news Q2H, so if there’s a coup, a comet, or a celebrity breakup, I probably already have a take.
Why Stony Brook: I chose to stay after my residency at Stony Brook because I knew it was a place where I could truly grow. The high-level ultrasound training was a huge draw for me, along with the strong sense of fellow autonomy that our faculty provided. But what really stood out was the camaraderie—both among the fellows and with the faculty. It’s the kind of place where people look out for each other, teach each other, and make the tough days feel a little lighter.

Name: Muna 
Hometown: Khartoum, Sudan
Medical School: University of Khartoum, Sudan
Residency: Texas Tech University Health Science Center, Amarillo, TX
Hobbies/fun facts: I love traveling and immersing myself in new cultures—especially through food! I also enjoy spending time in nature, whether it’s hiking, relaxing by the water, or just taking in new landscapes.
Why Stony Brook: I chose Stony Brook for its strong academic curriculum and diverse clinical training sites. The hands-on procedural experience and ultrasound education are truly exceptional. Supportive faculty and a collaborative environment make it an ideal place to grow.

Name: Jawad 
Hometown: Aleppo, Syria
Medical School: American University of Antigua College of Medicine
Residency: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - Elmhurst Hospital
Hobbies/fun facts: Photography, collecting/using vintage cameras, and reading about history, anthropology, and linguistics.
Why Stony Brook: Strong curriculum, well-established research opportunities, varied clinical and procedural exposure, and a great nurturing environment for learning and career growth. 

Name: Hoon 
Hometown: Westfield, NJ 
Medical School: Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine - NJ
Residency: Jefferson Health - NJ
Hobbies/Fun: hiking, backpacking, mountaineering 
Why Stony Brook: I was drawn to Stony Brook because of ultrasound curriculum, friendly faculty, didactic opportunities.

Name: Nuha
Hometown: Sana'a, Yemen
Medical School: University of Sana'a Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, Yemen
Residency: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai – Queens Hospital Center
Hobbies/fun facts: I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, hiking, gardening, and discovering foods from different cultures. I love being outdoors, especially during sunrise and sunset, and I never miss the opportunity to capture beautiful moments through photography.
Why Stony Brook: I chose Stony Brook because it offers the perfect combination of exceptional clinical training, outstanding ultrasound education, strong procedural experience, and dedicated research opportunities. As the major tertiary referral center for Suffolk County, it provides exposure to diverse and complex pathology while fostering a collaborative environment where fellows are supported by approachable faculty and mentors. 

Name: Shaunna
Hometown: Nassau County, Long Island
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine
Residency: RWJBH Newark Beth Israel Medical Center 
Hobbies/fun facts: Travel, Reading, Painting
Why Stony Brook: I chose Stony Brook for their focus on strong academic training, commitment to education and mentorship, and emphasis on point-of-care ultrasound excellence, all of which align with my fellowship training goals. 

Name: Jonathan
Hometown: Point Lookout
Medical School: NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai – Queens Hospital Center
Hobbies/Fun Facts: I flew a plan before I drove a car
Why Stony Brook: I wanted to train at a large academic institution on the forefront of both clinical and academic Pulmonology and Critical Care Medicine. Its strong Critical Care Ultrasound curriculum is essential to practicing the most up to date non-invasive critical care medicine. Plus, being close to family and friends is invaluable during training. 

Name: Santino
Hometown: New Hyde Park
Medical School: TouroCOM Middletown 
Residency: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai – Queens Hospital Center
Hobbies/fun facts: I enjoy collecting pokemon cards, building motorcycles and hanging out with my family.
Why Stony Brook: As a native to long island, I wanted to continue my training at a prestigious university hospital in an area I plan to practice in the future. I was impressed by the emphasis on ultrasound use, education, and hands on skills which will allow me to become a well trained doctor.

Name: Aparna
Hometown: Long Island, NY
Medical School: Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute, Chennai, India
Residency: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - NYC H&H/Elmhurst
Hobbies: Going to the gym, travelling, baking and trying new recipes, getting lost in a good murder mystery Why Stony Brook: Great POCUS curriculum, wide array of research opportunities, encouraging faculty and co-fellows leading to a enthusiastic learning environment.