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Internal Medicine Residency Program


Welcome to AtlantiCare’s Internal Medicine Residence Program

As a community-based teaching hospital, ARMC’s Internal Medicine Residency Program encourages coordinated health care delivery across the continuum, emphasizing health information and health engagement in the community. ARMC maintains high quality and distinction through its performance excellence commitments which are carried into our Internal Medicine Residency Program.

By focusing on continuous improvement efforts as an organization and compliance with the ACGME Institutional, Common Program and Osteopathic Recognition Requirements. We provide a safe and collegial learning environment for our residents that they may develop into capable and competent physicians devoted to life-long learning and the delivery of safe and efficient healthcare.

Director Message | Faculty | Residents | Chief Residents

We maintain an environment that attracts and retains the best people through our commitment to carry out our professional responsibilities and adhere to ethical principles while maintaining sensitivity to a diverse patient population. Utilizing effective information exchange and teaming up with patients, families and other health care professionals.

We earn customer loyalty by delighting all those we serve by providing compassionate, appropriate and effective care for the treatment of health problems and the promotion of health.

We utilize evidence based practice to demonstrate awareness of and responsiveness to the health care system and are able to effectively call on system resources to provide care that is of optimal value.

We grow to increase access and improve population health through the appraisal and assimilation of scientific evidence and the improvement of patient care.

We achieve excellent results and provide exceptional value by maintaining up to date medical knowledge and the subsequent application of that knowledge to improve patient care.

Meet the Director

Aileen Boa-Hocbo, MD, MBA, FACP, FHM

RESIDENCY PROGRAM DIRECTOR

Dr. Boa-Hocbo is a hospitalist at AtlantiCare Physician Group. She is board certified in internal medicine.

Read the Message From the Director

Core Faculty

Joseph Santora

Joseph Santora, DO, FACP, FCOI

Associate Program Director 
Director of Osteopathic Education

Board Certified in Internal Medicine 
Hospitalist

Saraswathi Racherla

Saraswathi Racherla, MD, FACP, FHM, MBA

Associate Program Director, Ambulatory Clinic

Hospitalist at AtlantiCare Graduate of Internal Medicine Program

Aditya Bansal

Aditya Bansal, MD, FCCP

Division Director Pulmonary Medicine

Graduate of Internal Medicine Residency Program

Robert Chorney

Robert Chorney, PsyD

Teaching Faculty
Behavioral Medicine Licensed Psychologist

Haitham Dib

Haitham Dib, MD, MBA

Graduate of Medical Residency Program

Javid Iqbal

Javid Iqbal, MD, MBA, FACP, FHM

Board Certified in Internal Medicine 
Hospitalist

Kimberly Mazur

Kimberly Mazur, MD

Medical Director, FQHC/Ambulatory Care

Yatish Merchant

Yatish Merchant, MD, MBBS, FACC

Board Certified- Internal Medicine and Cardiology

Chief Residents

Bret Farrow-Cypel
Bret Farrow-Cypel, DO

Medical School:
Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine

Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine

Ugonna Ononuju
Ugonna Ononuju, MD

Medical School:
St. George's University School of Medicine

St. George’s University School of Medicine

Vrushak Patel
Vrushak Patel, MD

Medical School:
G.M.E.R.S. Medical College

G.M.E.R.S. Medical College

Current Residents

PGY 1

Maliaka Arif
Maliaka Arif, MD

Hometown:
Sayreville, NJ

Medical School:
Dow International Medical College

Scholarly pursuits, research, advocacy:
ACE II receptor gene mutation, quantitative immunological detection of ACE II receptors and micronutrient association with hospital-acquired COVID-19 patients

Personal Interests:
Painting, gardening, henna artistry

Dow International Medical College

Hassan Chattha
Hassan Chattha, MD

Hometown:
Lahore, Pakistan

Medical School:
Allama Iqbal Medical College

Scholarly pursuits, research, advocacy:
social determinants of health on lead exposure and hypertension.

Personal Interests:
running, binge watching shows, and being an at-home amateur barista

Allama Iqbal Medical College

Saif-Eddin Dabour
Saif-Eddin Dabour, MD

Hometown:
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia & Amman, Jordan

Medical School:
Medical University of Gdansk

Scholarly pursuits, research, advocacy:
Interventional cardiology, public health, personalized medicine

Personal Interests:
running, soccer, weightlifting, cooking, photography

Medical University of Gdansk

Ahmad Farooq
Ahmad Farooq, MD

Hometown:
Teaneck, NJ

Medical School:
FMH College of Medicine & Dentistry

Scholarly pursuits, research, advocacy:
 

Personal Interests:
basketball, Formula 1, cricket, traveling, reading, cooking

FMH College of Medicine & Dentistry

Sameer Isa
Sameer Isa, MD

Hometown:
Longmeadow, MA

Medical School:
Dow International Medical College

Scholarly pursuits, research, advocacy:
Community Service

Personal Interests:
technology, rollerblading, reading, Muay Thai

Dow International Medical College

Hassaan Mahmud
Hassaan Mahmud, MD

Hometown:
Voorhees, NJ

Medical School:
Ross University School of Medicine

Scholarly pursuits, research, advocacy:
Community Service

Personal Interests:
sports, reading, competitive gaming

Ross University School of Medicine

Thomas Oliver
Thomas Oliver, DO

Hometown:
Brick, NJ

Medical School:
Rowan-Virtua School of Osetopathic Medicine

Scholarly pursuits, research, advocacy:
cardiovascular & orthopedic studies

Personal Interests:
weightlifting, gaming, visiting the beach

Rowan-Virtua School of Osetopathic Medicine

Vrinda Pahuja
Vrinda Pahuja, MD

Hometown:
Redmond, WA and Delhi, India

Medical School:
Shri BM Patil Medical College and Research Centre

Scholarly pursuits, research, advocacy:
enhancing public health literacy, and promoting preventive medicine, especially in underserved communities

Personal Interests:
Bharatanatyam and playing the sitar, photography, hiking

Shri BM Patil Medical College and Research Centre

Kaksha Parrikh
Kaksha Parrikh, MD

Hometown:
Gandhinagar, India

Medical School:
Government Medical College Bhavnagar

Scholarly pursuits, research, advocacy:
preventive medicine with focus on disease prevention through early screening

Personal Interests:
Pencil Sketches, Nature Photography, Exploring Cafes, and Chess

Government Medical College Bhavnagar

Kartik Patel
Kartik Patel, MD

Hometown:
Chesapeake, VA

Medical School:
Ross University School of Medicine

Scholarly pursuits, research, advocacy:
Cardiology

Personal Interests:
football, basketball, guitar, travel, food, gym

Ross University School of Medicine

Yesha Patel
Yesha Patel, DO

Hometown:
Piscataway, NJ

Medical School:
NYIT COM

Scholarly pursuits, research, advocacy:
to help patients achieve their overarching health goals

Personal Interests:
dance, swimming, karaoke, snow tubing

NYIT COM

Saad Slah Ud Din
Saad Slah Ud Din, MD

Hometown:
Lahore, Pakistan

Medical School:
Shalamar Medical & Dental College

Scholarly pursuits, research, advocacy:
Narrative Medicine & Rheumatology

Personal Interests:
scrapbooking, driving, reading, travel, movies, food

Shalamar Medical & Dental College

Victoria Clarice Tarnate
Victoria Clarice Tarnate, MD

Hometown:
Lipa City, Philippines

Medical School:
Far Eastern University of Medicine

Scholarly pursuits, research, advocacy:
community service, mental health

Personal Interests:
travel, food, outdoor activities, time with family & friends

Far Eastern University of Medicine

Madhusha Vemula
Madhusha Vemula, MD

Hometown:
Ashburn, Virginia

Medical School:
Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences

Scholarly pursuits, research, advocacy:
Promoting care for underserved population and public health initiatives

Personal Interests:
dancing, practicing spirituality, and exploring films, food and places

Malla Reddy Institute of Medical Sciences

PGY 2

Hinna Aftab
Hinna Aftab, MD

Hometown:
Lahore, Pakistan

Medical School:
CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry

Scholarly pursuits, research, advocacy:
Cancer treatment research

Personal Interests:
Painting, traveling, henna tattooing

CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry

Eloise Aguirre
Eloise Aguirre, MD

Hometown:
Cebu, Philippines

Medical School:
Cebu Institute of Medicine

Scholarly pursuits, research, advocacy:
Health equity

Personal Interests:
Soccer, boxing, surfing, skateboarding, snowboarding

Cebu Institute of Medicine

Zedrick Aguirre
Zedrick Aguirre, MD

Hometown:
Bergenfield, New Jersey

Medical School:
Cebu Institute of Medicine

Scholarly pursuits, research, advocacy:
-

Personal Interests:
Watching YouTube videos on tech, cars, finance, & food

Cebu Institute of Medicine

Juan Marco Ignacio
Juan Marco Ignacio, MD

Hometown:
Union, NJ

Medical School:
University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

Scholarly pursuits, research, advocacy:
Community service

Personal Interests:
Gym, hiking, basketball, cooking, coffee

University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

Loveneet Kaur
Loveneet Kaur, MD

Hometown:
Westampton, New Jersey

Medical School:
Government Medical College

Scholarly pursuits, research, advocacy:
Cardiology/cardiovascular research

Personal Interests:
Dancing, trekking, hanging out with friends

Government Medical College

Nayan Mandala
Nayan Mandala, MD

Hometown:
Monroe Township, New Jersey

Medical School:
Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College Hospital & Research Center

Scholarly pursuits, research, advocacy:
Endocrinology, Pulmonary and Critical Care, Sports Medicine

Personal Interests:
Basketball, working on cars, hiking/trail running

Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College Hospital & Research Center

Saidhiraja Mandava
Saidhiraja Mandava, MD

Hometown:
Jersey City, NJ

Medical School:
NRI Medical College

Scholarly pursuits, research, advocacy:
-

Personal Interests:
Snorkeling, baking, hiking

NRI Medical College

Muhammad Mian
Muhammad Mian, MD

Hometown:
Lahore, Pakistan

Medical School:
Akhtar Saeed Medical and Dental College

Scholarly pursuits, research, advocacy:
Critical care, cardiology

Personal Interests:
Soccer, reading, movies

Akhtar Saeed Medical and Dental College

Jared Nicholoff
Jared Nicholoff, MD

Hometown:
Old Forge, PA

Medical School:
St. George’s University

Scholarly pursuits, research, advocacy:
-

Personal Interests:
Weight lifting, outdoor activities, reading, exploring new food

St. George’s University

Sanyamee Patel
Sanyamee Patel, MD

Hometown:
Ahmedabad, India

Medical School:
Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College

Scholarly pursuits, research, advocacy:
-

Personal Interests:
Traveling, hiking, trying different cuisines, painting

Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College

Hemanth Pethari
Hemanth Pethari, MD

Hometown:
Srikalahasti, India

Medical School:
St. Martinus University

Scholarly pursuits, research, advocacy:
Asthma & allergy management with biologics

Personal Interests:
Swimming, kayaking, gardening, cooking

St. Martinus University

Mashal Salam
Mashal Salam, MD

Hometown:
Model Town, Lahore

Medical School:
Fatima Memorial College of Medicine and Dentistry

Scholarly pursuits, research, advocacy:
-

Personal Interests:
Soccer, Netflix, travel, spending time with friends and family, eating out

Fatima Memorial College of Medicine and Dentistry

Muhammad Usama
Muhammad Usama, MD

Hometown:
Brooklyn, New York

Medical School:
Services Institute of Medical Sciences

Scholarly pursuits, research, advocacy:
Cardiology, interventional

Personal Interests:
Theater, travel, sports, foodie, exploring libraries, museums, cafes, hiking

Services Institute of Medical Sciences

Zaiya Waseem
Zaiya Waseem, MD

Hometown:
Karachi, Pakistan

Medical School:
Dow Medical College

Scholarly pursuits, research, advocacy:
Mental health

Personal Interests:
Travel, cooking, reading, hiking

Dow Medical College

PGY 3

Mamun Ahmed
Mamun Ahmed,DO

Medical School:
Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine

Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine

Nikita Chintam
Nikita Chintam, MD

Medical School:
Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research

Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research

Deepika Davalath
Deepika Davalath, MD

Medical School:
Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre

Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre

Von Patrick Dela Rosa
Von Patrick Dela Rosa, MD

Medical School:
University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

Nayan Mandala
Mehtab Grewal, MD

Medical School:
Dayanand Medical College

Dayanand Medical College

Nathalie Hernandez
Nathalie Hernandez, MD

Medical School:
Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina

Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara Facultad de Medicina

Apryl Jiminez
Apryl Jiminez, MD

Medical School:
University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Medicine and Surgery

Vaishnavi Parchuri
Vaishnavi Parchuri, MD

Medical School:
N.R.I. Medical College

N.R.I. Medical College

Hemanth Pethari
Parth Patel, MD

Medical School:
B.J. Medical College

B.J. Medical College

Vijaya Rekha
Vijaya Rekha, MD

Medical School:
Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre

Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre

Sana Tahir
Sana Tahir, MD

Medical School:
Ross University School of Medicine

Ross University School of Medicine