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Class of 2022
Nicholas Mandelis, DO
Chief Resident
Hometown: Wenatchee, WA
Undergraduate: University of Washington
Medical School: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
Favorite Chief Complaint: "Exposure to COVID-19"
Favorite Thing About Syracuse: Walking to work in the snow
EM Interests: Ultrasound
Elizabeth, Ray-Smith, MD
Chief Resident
Hometown: Grand Prairie, TX
Undergraduate: Syracuse University
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Favorite Chief Complaint: "Shortness of breath"
Favorite Thing About Syracuse: Affordable cost of living, beautiful surrounding areas, outdoor activities, SU basketball/football games
EM Interests: Working with underserved populations and reducing health disparities
Daniel Hossain, DO
Hometown: Turnersville, NJ
Undergraduate: West Virginia University
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (Erie, PA)
Favorite Chief Complaint: "Other"
Favorite Thing About Syracuse: Outdoor activities (hiking, snowboarding)
EM Interests: Everything related to EM
Meghan Leary, MD
Hometown: Boston, MA
Undergraduate: Boston University
Medical School: Boston University School of Medicine
Favorite Chief Complaint: "Missing tampon"
Favorite Thing About Syracuse: Plenty of hiking trails and nice scenery in the area
EM Interests: Ultrasound
Fahim Adnan, MD
Hometown: Cape Coral, FL
Undergraduate: University of Miami
Medical School: University of South Florida College of Medicine
Favorite Chief Complaint: "Found unresponsive"
Favorite Thing About Syracuse: The hiking trails available in the area and the close proximity to Canada, allowing for a quick getaway when needed.
EM Interests: Toxicology, Critical Care
John McGlynn, MD
Hometown: Bethpage, NY
Undergraduate: University of New Haven
Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University
Favorite Chief Complaint: "Laceration"
Favorite Thing About Syracuse: The outdoor activities (hiking, jogging, apple picking, etc.) there are to do during the warm months
EM Interests: Hyperbarics, Ultrasound
Steve Merrill, DO
Hometown: Farmington, UT
Undergraduate: University of Utah
Medical School: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine-Nevada
Favorite Chief Complaint: "Medication refill"
Favorite Thing About Syracuse: It's so green, beautiful outdoor activities, good cost of living, up and coming dining scene, limited traffic, close proximity to many major cities. Great people.
EM Interests: Ultrasound, Wilderness Medicine
Jerome Hoke, MD
Hometown: Columbus, OH
Undergraduate: University of Rochester
Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Favorite Chief Complaint: "AMS in unidentified patient"
Favorite Thing About Syracuse: Endless list of outdoor R&R spots: Erie Canal, Finger Lakes, Clark Reservation, Ithaca Gorges, Adirondacks, dedicated bike lanes
EM Interests: Ultrasound, Procedures, Simulation, Pediatrics
Renee Santana, MD
Hometown: Syracuse, NY
Undergraduate: University of Vermont
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Favorite Chief Complaint: "Raccoon bite to the groin"
Favorite Thing About Syracuse: Being close to family
EM Interests: Undecided
Rose Solomon, MD
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
Undergraduate: Brandeis University
Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine
Favorite Chief Complaint: "Insect bite"
Favorite Thing About Syracuse: Having lived in a lot of different places, I've found that Syracuse has a nice mix of urban, suburban, and rural life all within 2 hours drive.
EM Interests: EMS, resuscitation
Nicole Zawada, MD
Hometown: Livermore, CA
Undergraduate: UC San Diego
Medical School: UC Irvine School of Medicine
Favorite Chief Complaint: "Laceration"
Favorite Thing About Syracuse: All the pretty hiking trails and waterfalls
EM Interests: Ultrasound
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