Class of 2028
Abolfazl “Amin” Jamshidi, MD
Hometown: Tehran, Iran
Medical School: Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Favorite Chief Complaint: Abdominal pain
EM Interests: Still undecided, but leaning toward toxicology
Favorite Thing About Upstate: The people
Anna Chao, MD
Hometown: Angola, IN
Undergraduate School: Indiana University
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean
Favorite Chief Complaint: Shortness of breath
EM Interests: Global medicine
Favorite Thing About Upstate: I love how kind and warm everyone is! There is so much to do around Syracuse and so many beautiful parks! I love all of the ice cream and waterfalls 😍
Austin Morley, MD, MS
Hometown: Ogdensburg, NY
Undergraduate School: Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences - B.S. Public Health
Graduate School: USF Morsani COM - M.S. Medical Sciences
Medical School: SUNY Upstate - MD
Favorite Chief Complaint: "I think I'm bleeding?"
EM Interests: Critical care, Sports/Event Medicine, Ultrasound, Public Health
Favorite Thing About Upstate: No matter where you come from, as soon as you step into the hospital, you'll get treated as if you're already a part of the Upstate family.
Braxton Knapp, MD
Hometown: Marcellus, NY
Undergraduate School: Keuka College
Medical School: Ross University
Favorite Chief Complaint: Chest pain
EM Interests: EMS
Favorite Thing About Upstate: The diverse patient population and high acuity patients that the Central NY region and beyond have to offer
Brittany Woodruff, DO, MPH
Hometown: Bloomingdale, NY
Undergraduate School: University of Vermont (UVM)
Medical School: Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM)
Favorite Chief Complaint: The ones you simply cannot make up and bring laughter to your day.
EM Interests: EMS and Rural Medicine
Favorite Thing About Upstate: It is so much closer to home, there are SO many new and exciting activities to do, and the EM group is very supportive, inspiring, and family-like. I would choose Upstate again if I had to!
Chase Pellett, MD
Hometown: Stuart, FL
Undergraduate School: University of Florida
Medical School: Ross University
Favorite Chief Complaint: “Are you having a seizure?” “Yes!”
EM Interests: Wilderness medicine, tactical medicine, critical care
Favorite Thing About Upstate: The beautiful scenery and the weather!
Dawid Stepnowski, MD
Hometown: Staten Island
Undergraduate School: Stony Brook University
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Elmira
Favorite Chief Complaint: Headache
EM Interests: PEM, Sports
Favorite Thing About Upstate: Super busy and high acuity
Disha Mukadam, MD
Hometown: Mumbai, India
Undergraduate School: St. George's University
Medical School: St. George's University
Favorite Chief Complaint: "I feel tired."
EM Interests: Critical care
Favorite Thing About Upstate: So many state parks and trails to enjoy, and people are so kind and helpful
Nicholas Chao, MD
Hometown: Angola, IN
Undergraduate School: Wabash College
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean
Favorite Chief Complaint: Undifferentiated abdominal pain
EM Interests: Wilderness Medicine and Ultrasound
Favorite Thing About Upstate: I love upstate’s parks, nature, and hometown feel. Also, I appreciate how large the program is with a lot of areas of interest.
Pavitra Prabhaka, DO
Hometown: Houston, TX
Undergraduate School: UT Austin
Medical School: Burrell COM in NM
Favorite Chief Complaint: fevers!
EM Interests: I came in liking tox and US, but I found the peds rotation to be fun and interesting too!
Favorite Thing About Upstate: Cold place, warm people. I love my co-residents, seniors, and mentors! It’s one of the best social environments I’ve been in, both inside and outside of work
Rohan Shah, DO
Hometown: Edison, NJ
Undergraduate School: Rutgers University - New Brunswick
Medical School: Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine
Favorite Chief Complaint: “I don't feel good and everything hurts.”
EM Interests: Clinical informatics, administration/leadership, and medical education
Favorite Thing About Upstate: The mix of high acuity and high volume, plus the family vibe that makes every long shift feel worth it.
Taylor Nelson, MD
Hometown: Ontario, Canada
Undergraduate School: University of Guelph
Medical School: Saba University SOM
Favorite Chief Complaint: Abdominal pain
EM Interests: Rural EM, ultrasound
Favorite Thing About Upstate: family vibes within the program, integrated Peds and Community experience
