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

Kimberly Mazur

Kimberly Mazur, MD

Medical Director, FQHC/Ambulatory Care

Jay G Shastri

Jay G Shastri, DO

Medical Excellence Committee

Clinical Competence Committee

American Society of Nephrology and Renal Physician Association

Devender Akula

Devender Akula, MD, FACC, FHRS

Cardiovascular Fellowship Program Director

Medical Director of Electrophysiology Lab

Magdalena Szulc, MD

Magdalena Szulc, MD

Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Hospitalist

Ghulam Rahmani, MD

Ghulam Rahmani, MD

Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Hospitalist

Vikram Lal, DO

Vikram Lal, DO

Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Hospitalist, Osteopathic Faculty

Jessica Roeske, DO

Jessica Roeske, DO

Board Certified in Internal Medicine, Ambulatory Faculty

Chief Residents

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

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

Current Residents

PGY 1

Mohammad Abbasi, MD
Mohammad Abbasi, MD

Hometown: 
North Potomac, Maryland

Scholarly Pursuits, Research, Advocacy: 
Cardiology, Hematology/Oncology, Allergy/Immunology, Promoting care and health literacy in underserved communities, public health data analysis, Clinical outcomes research & Quality improvement.

Personal Interests: 
Strength training, Learning/Applying AI, Cars, Exploring nature (hiking, boating), Video games, Spending time with my family/wife

Dow International Medical College (DIMC)

Sameel Ali, MD
Sameel Ali, MD

Hometown: 
Lahore, Pakistan

Scholarly Pursuits, Research, Advocacy: 
Meta Analysis on the Impact of Inspiratory Muscle Training in patients with Pulmonary Hypertension, Antimicrobial stewardship efforts and effect of educational initiative on antimicrobial surveillance and reporting.

Personal Interests: 
Cricket, Padel, Soccer, binge-watching television shows.

University College of Medicine & Dentistry Lahore

Muhammad Farhan, MD
Muhammad Farhan, MD

Hometown: 
D.G. Khan, Pakistan

Scholarly Pursuits, Research, Advocacy: 
Cardiology/cardiovascular research, Promoting care for underserved population.

Personal Interests: 
Jogging, hiking, gardening, exploring new places and food, and spending time with family.

Allama Iqbal Medical College

Anoushka Gowda, MD
Anoushka Gowda, MD

Hometown: 
Bengaluru, India

Scholarly Pursuits, Research, Advocacy: 
Interested in Hematology/Oncology, Quality Improvement and Patient safety.

Personal Interests: 
Dance, Skating, Running, Cooking, Yoga, Calisthenics, Art/History.

M.S. Ramaiah College

Aida Kebede, MD
Aida Kebede, MD

Hometown: 
Mount Airy, Maryland

Scholarly Pursuits, Research, Advocacy: 
Severe TBI outcomes, health disparities, community service.

Personal Interests: 
Baking, Tennis, Travel, Hiking, Puzzles.

Ross University School of Medicine

Fatima Khalid, MD
Fatima Khalid, MD

Hometown: 
Lahore, Pakistan

Scholarly Pursuits, Research, Advocacy: 
I have been involved in multiple gastroenterology research projects, with a strong interest in evidence-based medicine.

Personal Interests: 
Horseback riding, baking, spending time with family and friends, traveling.

F.M.H. College of Medicine and Dentistry

Kenny Leng, DO
Kenny Leng, DO

Hometown: 
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia

Scholarly Pursuits, Research, Advocacy: 
Interested in pursuing a fellowship either in cardiology or nephrology. Also interested to be involved in research associated with either.

Personal Interests: 
Working out, reading, watching tv, and gaming.

Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

Ibukun Ogunsakin, MD
Ibukun Ogunsakin, MD

Hometown: 
Lagos, Nigeria

Scholarly Pursuits, Research, Advocacy: 
I am interested in contributing to research involving point-of-care ultrasound to help advance clinical knowledge and strengthen practical skills, with the goal of improving patient-centered care. I also worked on research involving ultrasound evaluation of the tarsal tunnel which strengthened my interest in the clinical applications.

Personal Interests: 
Cooking, Escape rooms, Puzzles, Games and kayaking.

St. George's University School of Medicine

Chinenyenwa Okoye, MD
Chinenyenwa Okoye, MD

Hometown: 
Atlanta, Georgia

Scholarly Pursuits, Research, Advocacy: 
Global health, public health, and leadership focused on preventive medicine, patient-centered care, and improving access for underserved communities; MPH candidate.

Personal Interests: 
CrossFit, travel, swimming (mermaid mode), self-proclaimed matcha connoisseur, fashion and beauty, time with friends and family.

St. George's University School of Medicine

Vijaya Rekha
Aditya Patel, MD

Hometown: 
North Potomac, Maryland

Scholarly Pursuits, Research, Advocacy: 
Cardiology, Hematology/Oncology, Allergy/Immunology, Promoting care and health literacy in underserved communities, public health data analysis, Clinical outcomes research & Quality improvement.

Personal Interests: 
Strength training, Learning/Applying AI, Cars, Exploring nature (hiking, boating), Video games, Spending time with my family/wife

Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences & Research Centre

Parag Patel, MD
Parag Patel, MD

Hometown: 
Ahmedabad, India

Scholarly Pursuits, Research, Advocacy: 
I value a collaborative academic environment that fosters shared growth and continuous learning. A lifelong learner of medicine with a soft spot for cardiology.

Personal Interests: 
Cricket, Tennis, Pickleball, Music, and Road trips.

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

Olga Sarah, MD
Olga Sarah, MD

Hometown: 
Cherry Hill, New Jersey

Scholarly Pursuits, Research, Advocacy: 
I have a strong foundation in clinical medicine, with training in Internal Medicine and experience caring for diverse patient populations. Background includes involvement in esophageal cancer research and hands on clinical work in both hospital and rural settings. I am committed to providing compassionate, patient centered care and to improving healthcare access through service and continued learning.

Personal Interests: 
Cooking Traditional Middle Eastern Meals, Dancing, and Event Planning.

University of Tartous College of Medicine

Adama Shaw, DO
Adama Shaw, DO

Hometown: 
Allentown, Pennsylvania

Scholarly Pursuits, Research, Advocacy: 
I am interested in public health studies centered on environmental exposures and health equity as well as wet lab scientific studies in fields like microbiology, cellular mechanics, and cancer biology. Advocate: I have a strong interest in substance use disorder (SUD) and addiction medicine, with a focus on improving access to care, lowering the risk of harm, and lowering the stigma surrounding addiction. Long-term goals include getting fellowship training in hematology-oncology and doing global health work to improve cancer care and health equity in underserved populations.

Personal Interests: 
Travel Globally, Fitness & Wellness, Music, Cooking, & Spending time with my two dogs.

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Celina Tanedo, MD
Celina Tanedo, MD

Hometown: 
Tarlac, Philippines

Personal Interests: 
Travel Globally, Fitness & Wellness, Music, Cooking, & Spending time with my two dogs.

Far Eastern University Institute of Medicine

PGY 2

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 3

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

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

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