PGY1
Sophie Anfang, MD
Hometown: Teaneck, NJ
Undergrad: Yeshiva University
Medical school: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Favorite thing about Long Island: Parking spaces!
Famous person you want to meet: Gordon Ramsay (for dinner)
Favorite cartoon character: Mike Wakowski
Favorite food: Pasta
Hidden talent: Painting
Dream job growing up as a kid: Doctor and a princess :)
Christina Carey, MD
Hometown: Huntington, NY
Undergrad: Siena College
Medical school: Albany Medical College
Favorite thing about Long Island: The beaches, the bagels, and being close to my family again!
Famous person you want to meet: Taylor Swift
Favorite cartoon character: Snoopy!!
Favorite food: Soft serve vanilla ice cream with chocolate sprinkles
Hidden talent: Rollerblading
Dream job growing up as a kid: Pediatrician or writer :)
Divya Dadi, MD 
Hometown: East Windsor, NJ
Undergrad: Seton Hall University
Medical school: Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
Favorite thing about Long Island: Wild Bunnies!!
Famous person you want to meet: Selena Gomez
Favorite cartoon character: Raven from Teen Titans
Favorite food: My mom's Dosas or Ramen
Hidden talent: Finding the best cafes in the area!
Dream job growing up as a kid: Professional Reader
Kenza Fertitta, MD
Hometown: Floral Park, NY
Undergrad: University of Delaware
Medical school: St. George's University, School of Medicine
Favorite thing about Long Island: The strong sense of community,
the easy access to both the city and the beaches, and of course the amazing restaurants, bagels, and pizza
Famous person you want to meet: Taylor Swift
Favorite cartoon character: Dory from Finding Nemo
Favorite food: Chipotle
Hidden talent: I can solve a Rubik's cube
Dream job growing up as a kid: Pediatrician :)
Angeliki Gkaifyllia, MD
Hometown: Athens, Greece
Medical school: University of Patras School of Health Sciences
Favorite thing about Long Island: the beaches
Famous person you want to meet: Keanu Reeves
Favorite cartoon character: The Smurfs
Favorite food: Gemista
Hidden talent: Baking
Dream job growing up as a kid: Veterinarian
Ashwini Gupta, MBBS
Hometown: Kathmandu, Nepal
Medical school: B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS), Dharan, Nepal
Favorite thing about Long Island: Easy access to both nature and NYC, and of course,
coming from a landlocked country, the beaches
Famous person you want to meet: Michelle Obama (Grace, Elegance, Confidence)
Favorite cartoon character: Flora from Winx Club
Favorite food: PaniPuri, Chatpate, Chicken Momo
Hidden talent: Astrology
Dream job growing up as a kid: Doctor
Kaitlin Johnsen, DO
Hometown: Smithtown, NY
Undergrad: Quinnipiac University
Medical school: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM)
Favorite thing about Long Island: Being so close to the water
Famous person you want to meet: Taylor Swift
Favorite cartoon character: Stitch from Lilo and Stitch
Favorite food: Ice Cream
Hidden talent: Baking sweet treats and sourdough bread
Dream job growing up as a kid: Marine biologist (Dolphin Trainer)
Otar Koniashvili, MD
Hometown: Tbilisi
Undergrad: Tbilisi State Medical University
Medical school: Tbilisi State Medical University
Favorite thing about Long Island: Weather
Famous person you want to meet: Keanu Reeves
Favorite cartoon character: Naruto
Favorite food: Burger
Hidden talent: I only have obvious talents
Dream job growing up as a kid: Astronaut
Divya Kumar, DO
Hometown: Fishkill, NY (“a little upstate”)
Undergrad: Stony Brook University
Medical school: Nova Southeastern College of Osteopathic Medicine
Favorite thing about Long Island: The Vineyards and the food options
Famous person you want to meet: James Lafferty
Favorite cartoon character: Winnie-the-Pooh
Favorite food: Anything Italian
Hidden talent: Baking
Dream job growing up as a kid: Doctor + Choreographer/Dancer
Olatunbosun Olakunri, DO
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Undergrad: Long Island University, Brooklyn Campus
Medical school: Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
Favorite thing about Long Island: How close is it to NYC, and the beaches
Famous person you want to meet: Rihanna
Favorite cartoon character: Kim Possible
Favorite food: Jollof rice with asun
Hidden talent: Makes waistbeads
Dream job growing up as a kid: Doctor
Sophia Prentzas, MD
Hometown: Astoria, NY
Undergrad: Manhattan College
Medical school: American University of Antigua College of Medicine
Favorite thing about Long Island: Being close to beaches and vineyards
Famous person you want to meet: Sandra Bullock
Favorite cartoon character: Tommy from Rugrats
Favorite food: Any Greek food
Hidden talent: I can dance…somewhat
Dream job growing up as a kid: Teacher
Elizabeth Rose, DO
Hometown: Saint James, NY
Undergrad: Binghamton University
Medical school: NYITCOM
Favorite thing about Long Island: Tons of outdoor seasonal activities like beaches, wineries, farmers markets,
apple/pumpkin picking!
Famous person you want to meet: Dominic Monaghan and Billy Boyd (Merry and Pippin from Lord of the Rings)
Favorite cartoon character: SpongeBob
Favorite food: Cheese
Hidden talent: Singing
Dream job growing up as a kid: Teacher
Suzanne Tawch
, DO
Hometown: Commack, New York
Undergrad: Stony Brook University
Medical school: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Favorite thing about Long Island: Sunsets at the beach
Famous person you want to meet: Barack Obama
Favorite cartoon character: Shrek
Favorite food: Chicken tikka masala
Hidden talent: Event planning
Dream job growing up as a kid: Interior Designer or Archaeologist
PGY2
Marianna Catege, DO 
Hometown: Queens, NY
Undergrad: Stony Brook University
Medical school: Touro COM - Middletown
Favorite thing about Long Island: Beaches/Vineyards and being close to NYC
Famous person you want to meet: Serena Williams
Favorite cartoon character: Toph from ATLA
Favorite food: Ramen
Hidden talent: Pretty good at karaoke
Dream job growing up as a kid: Professional tennis player or doctor :)
Kimberly Drago, DO
Hometown: West Islip, NY
Undergrad: Binghamton University
Medical school: University of New England COM
Favorite thing about Long Island: The best bacon, egg & cheese bagels in the world ... and the beaches of course!
Famous person you want to meet: Eminem
Favorite cartoon character: Terry from Solar Opposites
Favorite food: Chipotle & Taco Bell
Hidden talent: Rapping lol
Dream job growing up as a kid: Doctor :)
Kathryn Fox, MD
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Undergrad: Brock University
Medical school: St. George's University
Favorite thing about Long Island: Beaches
Famous person you want to meet: David Attenborough
Favorite cartoon character: Scooby Doo
Favorite food: Noodles
Hidden talent: Spotting rainbows
Dream job growing up as a kid: Marine biologist
Cannon Greco Hiranaka, MD
Hometown: Kailua-Kona Hawai'i
Undergrad: The University of Scranton
Medical school: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Favorite thing about Long Island: Port Jefferson
Famous person you want to meet: Jackie Chan
Favorite cartoon character: Grim from Grim Adventures of Billy and Mandy
Favorite food: Kalbi Short Ribs
Hidden talent: Baking
Dream job growing up as a kid: Chef
Michael Grzybek, MD
Hometown: Hamden, CT
Undergrad: Fordham University
Medical school: St. George's University School of Medicine
Favorite thing about Long Island: The unique blend of hiking and beaching in my backyard
Famous person you want to meet: Ryan Reynolds
Favorite cartoon character: Sanji (One Piece)
Favorite food: Cheese Pierogies
Hidden talent: Black diamond skier and snowboarder
Dream job growing up as a kid: Pediatrician!
Ashley Jimenez Valentin, MD
Hometown: San Juan, Puerto Rico
Undergrad: University of Puerto Rico Rio Piedras Campus
Medical school: University of Puerto Rico Medical Science Campus
Favorite thing about Long Island: Being close to NYC but also being close to different parks and beaches
Famous person you want to meet: Taylor Swift
Favorite cartoon character: Star Butterfly from Star vs the Forces of Evil
Favorite food: Birria Tacos and Brownie Sundaes
Hidden talent: I can keep a hula hoop up for 10 minutes
Dream job growing up as a kid: Librarian
Christina Mazza, MD
Hometown: Holtsville, NY
Undergrad: Stony Brook University
Medical school: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
Favorite thing about Long Island: Camp Hero in Montauk
Famous person you want to meet: Bill Nye
Favorite cartoon character: Patrick Star
Favorite food: My dad's homemade ravioli
Hidden talent: Facial recognition
Dream job growing up as a kid: Forensic Anthropologist (inspired by Bones!)
Prachi Mohapatra, DO
Hometown: Marlboro, NJ
Undergrad: West Chester University of Pennslyvania
Medical school: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Favorite thing about Long Island: Being near the water
Famous person you want to meet: Jennifer Aniston
Favorite cartoon character: Danny Phantom
Favorite food: Sushi
Hidden talent: Karaoke expert
Dream job growing up as a kid: Veterinarian
Troy Moody, DO
Hometown: Poughkeepsie, NY
Undergrad: SUNY New Paltz
Medical school: Touro COM - Middletown
Favorite thing about Long Island: Quick access to the beach
Famous person you want to meet: Johnny Depp
Favorite cartoon character: Naruto Uzumaki
Favorite food: Burgers and fries and Eggplant Parmesan
Hidden talent: Expert Video Gamer
Dream job growing up as a kid: A spy/detective, James Bond & Sherlock Holmes combined
Tanha Patel, MD
Hometown: Titusville, FL
Undergrad: University of Florida
Medical school: St. George's University School of Medicine
Favorite thing about Long Island: Beach towns, vineyards, how much it reminds me of FL!
Famous person you want to meet: Justin Bieber (don't judge me)
Favorite cartoon character: Bugs Bunny
Favorite food: Indian Food
Hidden talent: Dancing
Dream job growing up as a kid: Astronaut! I grew up near Kennedy Space Center
and always thought it was so fascinating!
Sarah Rose, MD
Hometown: Manhattan
Undergrad: Vassar College
Medical school: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
Favorite thing about Long Island: South Shore beaches
Famous person you want to meet: Adam Sandler
Favorite cartoon character: Scooby Doo
Favorite food: Green curry
Hidden talent: I can walk on my hands
Dream job growing up as a kid: An astronaut!
Riya Shah, MD
Hometown: Mumbai, India
Undergrad: University of South Florida
Medical school: St. George's University School of Medicine
Favorite thing about Long Island: Being able to access the suburbs while having the big city life!
Famous person you want to meet: Michelle Obama
Favorite cartoon character: Tom & Jerry
Favorite food: Any form of noodles, Boba tea, Indian food that my mom cooks :)
Hidden talent: Singing
Dream job growing up as a kid: Doctor
Leah Shimunov, MD
Hometown: Westfield, NJ
Undergrad: Rutgers University
Medical school: Sidney Kimmel School of Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University
Favorite thing about Long Island: The variety of activities to do!
Famous person you want to meet: Lauren Graham
Favorite cartoon character: Belle from Beauty and the Beast
Favorite food: Ice cream
Hidden talent: Eating an unlimited amount of ice cream
Dream job growing up as a kid: Doctor :)
PGY3
Yasaman Badakhshi, MD
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Undergrad: Western University
Medical school: Stony Brook
Favorite thing about Long Island: Port Jefferson Harbor
Famous person you want to meet: Sarah Michelle Gellar
Favorite cartoon character: Danny Phantom
Favorite food: Chocolate
Hidden talent: Baking
Dream job growing up as a kid: Gymnast
Jenelys Fernandez-Torres, MD
Hometown: Bronx, NY
Undergrad: Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education
Medical school: CUNY School of Medicine
Favorite thing about Long Island: Being able to enjoy the outdoors
Famous person you want to meet: Drake or Bad Bunny
Favorite cartoon character: Courage the cowardly dog
Favorite food: Tacos
Hidden talent: Pretty good at Archery
Dream job growing up as a kid: Doctor
Vahnee Garimella, MD
Hometown: Richmond, Virginia (but I moved around the Northeast a lot as a kid!)
Undergrad: Virginia Commonwealth University
Medical school: Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
Favorite thing about Long Island: Being close to the city but also being surrounded by nature – you get the best of both worlds!
Famous person you want to meet: Roger Federer
Favorite cartoon character: Arthur
Favorite food: Anything my mom makes!
Hidden talent: Finding the best ice cream anywhere I go
Dream job growing up as a kid: A pediatrician (yay!!)
Zeenat Hussain, DO
Hometown: Farmington, CT
Undergrad: New York University
Medical school: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine
Favorite thing about Long Island: The beaches
Famous person you want to meet: Rihanna
Favorite cartoon character: Mulan
Favorite food: My mom's Indian food or halal cart
Hidden talent: Singing!
Dream job growing up as a kid: Professional dancer or doctor lol
Rosen Jeong, MD
Hometown: Queens, NY
Undergrad: Baruch College
Medical school: RSOM at Stonybrook
Favorite thing about Long Island: the golf courses and beaches
Famous person you want to meet: Warren Buffett
Favorite cartoon character: Mickey Mouse
Favorite food: my mom's homemade Korean food
Hidden talent: eating an infinite # of tacos
Dream job growing up as a kid: fashion designer, interior designer, doctor, princess
Harrison Kronfeld, DO
Hometown: Bernadsville, NJ
Undergrad: Washington University in St. Louis
Medical school: TouroCOM-Harlem
Favorite thing about Long Island: My Home & Roomates :)
Famous person you want to meet: LeBron James, Kareem Abdul-Jabar, Roger Federer
Favorite cartoon character: Aang, Zuko, or Korra (ATLA the best!)
Favorite food: Pizza or Sushi
Hidden talent: My dance moves
Dream job growing up as a kid: Dentist
Lauren Loy, MD
Hometown: Port Jefferson Station, NY
Undergrad: Saint Michael's College
Medical school: Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University
Favorite thing about Long Island: Going out east! There's so much to do - pumpkin picking, wineries, the aquarium,
and tons of great food
Famous person you want to meet: Emma Watson
Favorite cartoon character: Winnie the Pooh
Favorite food: Chocolate
Hidden talent: Magic tricks
Dream job growing up as a kid: veterinarian
Kelcy McIntyre, MD
Hometown: Bethlehem, PA
Undergrad: Cedar Crest College
Medical school: Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at University at Buffalo
Favorite thing about Long Island: The bagels and beaches!
Famous person you want to meet: Elton John
Favorite cartoon character: CatDog
Favorite food: Chicken wings
Hidden talent: Winning Monopoly
Dream job growing up as a kid: Doctor :)
Rubab Mian, DO
Hometown: Coram, NY
Undergrad: Stony Brook University
Medical school: NYITCOM
Favorite thing about Long Island: Getting ice cream and sitting by the marina in Port Jeff
Famous person you want to meet: Taylor Kinney
Favorite cartoon character: Arthur
Favorite food: Chicken over rice (covered in white sauce, of course)
Hidden talent: Event planning and decorating
Dream job growing up as a kid: Doctor :)
Hayley Myles, DO
Hayley Myles
Hometown: Levittown, NY
Undergrad: Stony Brook University
Medical school: NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine
Favorite thing about Long Island: Being close to family
Famous person you want to meet: Serena Williams
Favorite cartoon character: Simba from Lion King
Favorite food: Ice cream
Hidden talent: Painting ceramics
Dream job growing up as a kid: Physical therapist
Leah Ramkelawan, DO
Hometown: East Meadow, NY
Undergrad: Rice University
Medical school: Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Favorite thing about Long Island: All of the fudge options in Port Jeff
Famous person you want to meet: Ree Drummond
Favorite cartoon character: Tom and Jerry
Favorite food: Shrimp tacos
Hidden talent: I can make pretty good matcha lattes
Dream job growing up as a kid: Artist
