Internal Medicine Residency
Our Internal Medicine Residency Program has been in existence for over 50 years and offers you an outstanding environment in which to become a well-rounded internist.
Through a flexible curriculum structure, we offer residents the opportunity to focus their training in specific areas that are of most interest to you, such as Primary Care, Hospitalist Medicine, or Subspecialty Fellowship areas.
Highlights
- Well-balanced curriculum focused on academics with a strong emphasis on caring for the critically ill
- Strong balance between clinical experience, didactic learning, and outstanding quality of life
- A socio-economically, ethnically, and culturally diverse patient population with a wide range of clinical pathology
- Flexible elective scheduling in PGY-3 lets you explore areas of special interest
- Osteopathic Recognition Accreditation by the ACGME is available for all interested residents, including allopathically trained residents
- A team approach to floor medicine, offering the best environment for learning and practice
- Ambulatory training provided at modern, state-of-the-art facilities
- Gain competency performing board-required procedures, and extensive training with ultrasound guided procedures
- Opportunities in clinical research activities including participation in regional poster sessions
- A wide range of core faculty including teaching hospitalists, intensivists, subspecialists, and primary care
- Eligible for a faculty appointment as Clinical Assistant Instructor of Upstate Medical University
- Comprehensive board certification preparation
- Ambulatory training provided at modern, state-of-the-art facilities including telemedicine
- A 4+1 continuity clinic schedule that allows for more consistent outpatient care and no overlap of inpatient and clinic responsibilities
Program Directors
Muhammad Imran Ali, MD
Title: Program Director, Internal Medicine
Medical School: King Edward Medical University
Residency: Mercy Hospital St. Louis, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
Fellowship: St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center
Specialty Areas: Critical Care / Pulmonary Medicine
Dr. Ali earned his medical degree from King Edward Medical College in 2004. After working for some time in Pakistan, he did his Internal Medicine residency at St. Joseph Regional Medical center in Paterson NJ from 2007 to 2010. In 2012 he completed his fellowship in Pulmonary Medicine from Seton Hall University School of Health and Medical Sciences Program in Paterson, NJ followed by a fellowship in Critical Care Medicine from Mercy Medical - St. Louis University, MO in 2013. During this time, he was a two-time recipient of the St. Joseph's Excellence in Research Award.
From 2013 to 2017 he provided pulmonary and critical care services at Faith Regional Hospital Norfolk, NE where he was the co-chair of the Critical Care Committee. During this time, he taught Family Practice residents from the University of Omaha. In 2017 he joined UHS Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, NY as a pulmonary and critical care attending and as an Assistant Professor of Medicine for the Binghamton University campus of SUNY upstate.
Dr. Ali has a keen interest in teaching activities. In 2020 he was appointed as faculty at UHS Internal Medicine Residency and became a member of the UHS Medical Executive Committee. In 2021 he became the Medical Director of Pulmonary and Critical Care and the Associate Program Director of Internal Medicine Residency at UHS. In September 2023, he took the office of the Program Director of Internal Medicine.
His hobbies include sports such as tennis, soccer and cricket.
Abdelhamid Ben-Selma, MD
Title: Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Faculte de Medecine de Sousse
Residency: United Health Services
Specialty: Hospitalist Medicine
Shahid Mughal, MD
Title: Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Allama Iqbal Medical College
Residency: Raritan Bay Medical Center
Fellowship: Health Partners in Hospital Medicine
Specialty: Hospitalist Medicine
Karen Avgush, MD
Title: Associate Program Director, Internal Medicine
Medical School: Saint James School of Medicine
Residency: Wellspan York Hospital
Specialty: Outpatient & Hospitalist Medicine
Faculty
Domingo Jimenez, MD
Title: Internal Medicine Faculty
Medical School: University of East R. Magsaysay, Philippines
Residency: United Health Services, Johnson City, NY
Specialty Areas: Primary Care
Afzal ur Rehman, MD
Title: Program Director, Cardiology Fellowship, Director, Cardiology Rotation, VP Infomatics, Internal Medicine Faculty
Medical School: King Edward Medical College, Pakistan
Residency: United Health Services, Johnson City, NY
Cardiology Fellowship: Medical College of Georgia - Augusta, GA
Specialty Areas: Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Cardiac Electrophysiology
Mark Speicher, DO
Title: Internal Medicine Faculty
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: University of Rochester, NY
Specialty: Hospitalist Medicine
Olyainka Wilhelm, MD
Title: Internal Medicine Faculty
Medical School: Ogun State University - Nigeria
Residency: Mount Sinai Medical School - Jersey City Program
Endocrinology Fellowship: Washington University - St. Louis, Missouri
Specialty Areas: Endocrinology and Metabolism
Yasir Ahmed, MD
Title: Director, IM Outpatient Clinic, Internal Medicine Faculty and Didactics Coordinator
Medical School: Khyber Medical College
Internship: Aga Khan Medical College
Residency: University of South Alabama
Specialty Areas: Primary Care and Public Health
Oneeb Ahmad, MD
Title: Internal Medicine Faculty
Medical School: Allama Iqbal Medical College
Residency: Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital
Specialty Areas: Hospitalist Medicine
Purushothaman Muthukanagaraj, MD
Title: Program Director, Psychiatry Residency, Internal Medicine Faculty
Medical School: K.A.P. Vishwanathan Government Medical College
Residency: Vidant Medical Center
Specialty Areas: Internal Medicine and Psychiatry
Jeffrey Gray, MD
Title: Internal Medicine Faculty
Medical School: New York Medical College
Residency: University of Arizona
Alexander Williams, MD
Title: Internal Medicine Faculty
Medical School: American University of Antigua, College of Medicine
Residency: Internal Medicine- UHS
Salim Habib, MD
Title: Internal Medicine Faculty
Medical School: Damascus University
Residency: Internal Medicine Medstar Health, Baltimore, MD
Curriculum
| PGY-1 | |
|---|---|
| Inpatient General Medicine | 20 weeks |
| Night Float | 8 weeks |
| ICU | 8 weeks |
| Emergency Medicine | 2 weeks |
| Elective | 4 weeks |
| Outpatient Clinic | 9-10 weeks |
| PGY-2 | |
| Inpatient General Medicine | 16 weeks |
| Night Float | 4 weeks |
| ICU | 8 weeks |
| Elective | 14 weeks |
| Outpatient Clinic | 9-10 weeks |
| PGY-3 | |
| Inpatient General Medicine | 12 weeks |
| ICU | 4 weeks |
| Elective | 26 weeks |
| Outpatient Clinic | 9-10 weeks |
Each resident is expected to participate in didactic learning opportunities including morning report, noon conferences (including board reviews), weekly clinical grand rounds and special teaching days, as well as Research/Scholarly Activities.
Required subspecialty electives include: Cardiology, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Geriatrics, Hematology/Oncology, Infectious Disease, Nephrology, Neurology, Pulmonary, and Rheumatology.
Other non-medicine elective options: OMM, Pathology, Medical Imaging, Sports Medicine, PM&R, Opthalmology, Dermotology, ENT, etc.
Special Emphasis Tracks
The Internal Medicine Residency allows the senior resident to tailor their educational needs. Some examples include:
Hospitalist Medicine: Focus on additional training in hospital medicine and is ideal prep for those pursuing a career as a hospitalist physician, with additional blocks on in-patient rotations including Hospitalist Medicine electives as well as ICU and/or CCU.
Advisor: Jeffrey Gray, MD
Geriatric Medicine: Participate in one focused block rotation in your second year and two blocks in your third year working exclusively with Geriatric patients and physicians certified in Geriatric Medicine.
Advisor: Rana Ahmad, MD
Outpatient Medicine: Rotations in ambulatory medicine, rural health, preventative care and telemedicine are available for those interested in Primary Care.
Advisor: Daniel Chin, MD
Residents
United Health Services Internal Medicine House Staff
PGY-1 Residents
Imroz Hussain Apon
Hometown: Gazipur, Bangladesh
Medical School: Alfaisal University College of Medicine
Professional Interest: Exploring options
Hobby: Formula 1, Soccer, Cricket, Tennis, Flying school
Fun fact about me: I am a walking pharmacy, if you are on the floors and need any OTC medicine, I got it!
Muhammad Basit
Hometown: Lahore, Pakistan
Medical School: Services Institute of Medical Sciences
Professional Interest: Will think about this after my intern year :)
Hobby: Sketching, painting, calligraphy, sleeping, watching movies/TV shows
Fun fact about me: Give me 10-15 minutes and a pencil, and I'll create a sketch that will make you wonder why I became a doctor. I am an introvert who prefers to listen and observe, but get me talking to someone I trust, and I'll surprise you with my non-stop chatter.
Usama Anwar Cheema
Hometown: Gujranwala Cantt, Pakistan
Medical School: Quaid-e-Azam Medical College
Professional Interest: Interventional Cardiology
Hobby: Watching football matches and getting into a good TV series. I also have a strong interest in perfumery.
Fun fact about me: I have taught myself how to create perfumes. I experiment with essential oils and have come up with some unique scents on my own.
Maryam Fatima
Hometown: Bahawalpur, Pakistan
Medical School: Sheikh Zayed Medical College
Professional Interest: Hematology Oncology
Hobby: I’m an enthusiastic and energetic individual who loves staying active and embracing life's adventures. I’m passionate about playing badminton and enjoy weight lifting, both of which keep me energized and fit. Lately, I’ve been working on making running a regular part of my routine to boost my stamina and mental well-being. I thrive in social settings and love engaging in meaningful conversations. As a dedicated foodie, I’m always on the lookout for new cuisines and flavors, making every meal an exciting experience.
Fun fact about me: One fun fact about me is that I love going on impromptu road trips—they're the perfect way for me to unwind, explore new places, and create spontaneous memories.
Obuli Srinivasan Gurunathan
Hometown: Salem, Tamil Nadu, India
Medical School: Mohan Kumaramangalam Medical College
Professional Interest: Open-minded, trying to excel in IM while also exploring other specialties.
Hobby: Wildlife photography, road trips
Fun fact about me: Even though I don't believe in ghosts, I won't watch horror movies alone or at night!
Ata Ul Haiy
Hometown: Rabwah, Pakistan
Medical School: King Edward Medical University
Professional Interest: Cardiology, Critical Care
Hobby: Photography, PC gaming, Hiking, Playing all kinds of sports.
Fun fact about me: I might not look it but I once won an eating competition. I'm a huge tech enthusiast. I am a Jack of all trades.
Abdul Basit Khan
Hometown: Multan, Pakistan
Medical School: Nishtar Medical College
Professional Interest: Exploring the diverse specialties within internal medicine to find the perfect fit for my passion and skills
Hobby: Watch and play Cricket and Arcade Video games
Fun fact about me: I’ve clinched victory in numerous Tekken tournaments, demonstrating top-tier skills and strategic mastery.
Ailsa Lee
Hometown: Los Angeles/Taipei
Medical School: Medical University of the Americas (Nevis)
Professional Interest: Hospitalist Medicine
Hobby: Solving Sudoku
Fun fact about me: I can play multiple musical instruments at a competitive level but unfortunately cannot control my vocal cords too well
Marwa Mahjoub
Hometown: Tunis, Tunisia
Medical School: Faculte de Medecine et de Pharmacie de Tunis
Professional Interest: My interest is to work as a hospitalist; I enjoy the variety of patient cases and I also appreciate the chance to collaborate closely with specialists from various fields.
Hobby: I like spending quality time with my family and enjoying outdoor activities.
Fun fact about me: During my medical training, I developed a strong attachment to coffee- it quickly turned from a casual habit to a vital part of my survival toolkit. Now, I'm convinced that a good cup of coffee is just as essential as a good stethoscope!
Almothana Manasrah
Hometown: Irbid - Jordan
Medical School: Yarmouk University of Medicine
Professional Interest: Cardiology, POCUS, Critical Care
Hobby: Watching but NOT playing MMA
Fun fact about me: My first PET was a VENOMOUS snake
Fawad Talat
Hometown: Faisalabad, Pakistan
Medical School: King Edward Medical University
Professional Interest: Academic Medicine
Hobby: Watching historical series and movies
Fun fact about me: I have amazing handwriting that survived medical school. Let's see if it survives residency!
Abdul Subhan Talpur
Hometown: Tando Jan Muhammad/Hyderabad, Pakistan
Medical School: Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences Jamshoro
Professional Interest: Hospitalist/Gastroenterology
Hobby: I have a passion for managing plants and nurturing agriculture. Caring for livestock and working with the land is something that I love to do.
Fun fact about me: I am a people person who loves connecting with others. Building strong interpersonal relationships is a key part of who I am and I also am a great chef.
Hamza Usman
Hometown: Gujranwala, Pakistan
Medical School: Allama Iqbal Medical College
Professional Interest: Gastroenterology/ Critical Care
Hobby: Exploring hiking trails, horse riding, kite flying, and spending quality time with family.
Fun fact about me: I belong to an agricultural family. So, I can drive harvesters, and tractors and use the equipment used in growing wheat and rice. Growing up, I willingly learned agricultural techniques from my grandfather who has been farming for decades.
Hadia Waheed
Hometown: Lahore, Pakistan
Medical School: Fatima Memorial College of Medicine and Dentistry
Professional Interest: I change my mind every week, so this week it’s pulmonary and critical care
Hobby: I love to do Arabic calligraphy, play pickleball, and have meaningful conversations with people
Fun fact about me: I like pineapples on my pizza.
Preliminary Residents
Olivier Andre Bitoun
Hometown: Paris, France
Medical School: Semmelweis University of Medicine
Professional Interest: Radiology
Hobby: Snowboarding
Fun fact about me: I play the saxophone
Manahil Rashid
Hometown: Okara Pakistan
Medical School: Allama Iqbal Medical College
Professional Interest: Hospitalist medicine, Academic and Leadership roles
Hobby: Table Tennis, traveling, spending time with family
Fun fact about me: I make delicious 'Dahi Bhallay' (South Asian cuisine made from lentils, spices and yogurt). If I were not in medicine, probably I would have opened my restaurant. I still have a future plan of opening my own 'Dahi Bhally' shop.
PGY-2 Residents
Israr Ahmed
Hometown: Madyan Swat
Medical School: Saidu Medical College in KPK, Pakistan
Professional interest: Primary care
Hobby: Hiking, listening to music, long drive, and playing soccer
Fun fact about me: I have spent my whole life in Canada (Ontario) and went to Pakistan for medical school; my college was taught in URDU but I only speak English and Pashto- so basically, I had to learn everything myself.
Joseph Jones
Hometown: Dearborn, Michigan
Medical School: St George's University
Professional Interests: I enjoy managing high acuity patients and am interested in exploring subspecialties that will best allow me to foster this interest.
Hobbies: I love food and all things culinary, I am a self-taught musician, I've recently learned to crochet, and I try to run.
Fun Fact: Before pursuing Medicine, I toured much of the U.S. as a musician.
Fateh Ali Bajwah
Hometown: Rabwah, Pakistan
Medical School: The Aga Khan University
Professional Interest: Cardiology
Hobbies: Playing video games and badminton
Fun Fact: I am 6' 5" and I do NOT play basketball/
Lal Muhammad
Hometown: Quetta, Pakistan
Medical School: Liaquat National Hospital and Medical College, Karachi
Professional interest: Rheumatology
Hobbies: Cricket, Football
Fun Fact: Predominantly left handed but I can write with right hand as well
Moheudin Khan
Hometown: Quetta, Pakistan
Medical School: Aga khan University Karachi
Professional Interests: Research and innovative medicine, Gastroenterology
Hobbies: Playing cricket, Hiking and horse riding
Maria Khalid
Hometown: Rawalpindi, Pakistan
Medical School: Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Medical University, Islamabad, Pakistan
Professional Interest: Hospitalist Medicine
Hobbies: Painting, photography
Fun Fact: I love to cook, my signature dish is a take-out
Muhammed Ahmed
Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
Medical School: Dow Medical College
Professional Interests: Hospital Medicine, Infectious Disease
Hobbies: Playing Cricket, watching different sports and spending time with my family
Fun Fact: I never say no to long road trips with my friends and family.
Frank Mulindwa
Hometown: Kampala, Uganda
Medical School: Makerere University College of Health Sciences, Uganda
Professional Interests: Infectious Diseases and Global Health
Hobbies: Watching movies and soccer
Fun Fact: I always have a story to tell. I am also a good chef so people who hang around me long enough get away with a well cooked meal.
Maheen Irshad
Hometown: Bahawalpur, Pakistan
Medical School: Shandong First Medical University, China
Professional Interests: Professionally I am interested in pursuing a career in primary care with an organization based practice that mirrors my passion to serve the people of the community and lay emphasis on preventive health. I rejoice in developing a long term relationship with my patients.
Hobbies: Book Reading, Traveling, Baking
Fun Fact: Going to China for education, learning in cross cultural environment
Hammad Qadri
Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
Medical School: Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences (KCUMB)
Professional Interests: Gastroenterology, Hospital Medicine
Hobbies: Watching movies and T.V. shows
Fun Fact: Both my nieces were born at UHS Wilson Medical Center
Maryam Sardar
Hometown: Lahore, Pakistan
Medical School: Akhtar Saeed medical and dental college
Professional Interest: Hospital Medicine
Hobbies: badminton, reading, watching documentaries and spending quality time with my family
Fun Fact: I'm an avid animal lover with two cats and a dog.
Adarsh Ramesh
Hometown: Trichy, Tamil Nadu, India
Medical School: Dhanalakshmi Srinivasan Medical College and Hospital, India
Professional Interest: I became interested in Internal medicine because of my love for physiology and applying basic science concepts in clinical practice. My goals as a physician are to provide personalized, high-quality care to my patients while being sensitive to their cultural beliefs. Eventually, I hope to pursue a fellowship that reflects my core values and strengths as a physician.
Hobbies: Love creating music and playing guitar. Tennis is another favorite pastime (Big Nadal fan!).
Fun Fact: Science fiction enthusiast who feels aliens are coming.
Sadia Tabassum
Hometown: Faisalabad, Pakistan
Medical School: Fatima Jinnah Medical College, Lahore
Professional Interest: Pulmonology
Hobbies: Interior designing, painting, sketching
Fun Fact: I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling and cooking.
Hanan Iftikhar
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Medical School: Foundation Univ. Medical College
Professional Interests: Hospitalist, Critical Care
Hobbies: Painting and drawing
Fun Fact: "Jack of All Trades"
Gegin George
Hometown: Bangalore
Medical School: Navodaya Medical College
Professional Interests: Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Sports Medicine
Hobby: Motorcycling
Fun Fact: I spin my pen around my fingers while listening to lectures
Chukwuezugo Oranu
Hometown: Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria
Medical School: Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Professional Interest: Hospitalist Medicine
Hobby: Daydreaming
PGY-3 Residents
Yassine Mahjouibi, PGY-3 Chief Resident
Hometown: La Marsa, Tunisia
Medical School: Faculty of Medicine of Tunis
Professional Interests: Bedside procedures, POCUS, innovative technologies
Hobbies: Hiking, playing soccer, Diving, trying out new restaurants
Fun Fact: I used to practice 3 different sports in parallel
Kanza Ahmed
Hometown: Vestal, NY
Medical School: American University at Antigua
Professional Interest: Endocrinology
Hobbies: I love to travel and experience different cultures, shopping, interior designing
Fun Fact: I've been to 12 different countries
Varun Rajagopallan
Hometown: Bangalore, India
Medical School: Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
Professional Interest: Cardiology
Hobbies: Cricket, music
Fun Fact: I like mosh pits!
Ali Shaikh, PGY-3 Chief Resident
Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
Medical School: Dow Medical College
Professional Interest: Hospitalist Medicine and Procedures
Hobbies: Gaming, working out
Fun Fact: I put way too much thought into the socks I wear
Wajiha Ali
Hometown: Binghamton, NY
Medical School: American University of Antigua College of Medicine
Professional Interest: Pulmonary Critical Care Medicine
Hobby: Reading autobiographies
Fun Fact: I enjoy figure skating and hiking with my puppy during my free time.
Neelam Asghar
Hometown: Lahore, Pakistan
Medical School: Allama Iqbal Medical College
Interest: Endocrinology
Hobby: Watching movies
Fun Fact: Adopted a plant (peace Lily) and managed to keep it alive for 2 months during intern year.
Nacir Dhouibi
Hometown: Tunisia
Medical School: Faculty of Medicine of Tunis
Professional Interest: Internist career
Hobbies: Cooking, soccer
Fun Fact: I have my own rating system for restaurants, I take it seriously xD
Zainab Imtiaz
Hometown: Lahore, Pakistan
Medical School: Lahore Medical and Dental College, Lahore, Pakistan
Professional Interest: Cardiology
Hobbies: Going to the gym, staying fit, eating Unhealthy
Fun Fact: I like to do Karaoke nights at my house, whenever I get a chance.
Rabia Malik
Hometown: Kashmir, Pakistan
Medical School: C.M.H
Professional Interests: Rheumatology
Hobbies: Hiking, cleaning and gardening
Fun Fact: I used to play basketball, volley ball, love traveling, foodie and love to be in nature
Priyanka Singh
Hometown: Mumbai, India
Medical School: Smolensk State Medical University, Russia
Professional Interest: Cardiology
Hobby: Traveling
Fun Fact: I can make the room dance, lol
Anaba Jajja
Hometown: Pakistan
Medical School: Quaid-e-Azam Medical college Bahawalpur, Pakistan
Hobbies: Cooking, traveling, spending time with family
Professional Interest: Internal Medicine
Fun Fact: As a food lover, I love to try different recipes and I can travel anywhere for good food.
Assad Marwat
Hometown: Islamabad, Pakistan
Medical School: Shifa College of Medicine
Professional Interest: Cardiology
Hobbies: Car enthusiast, golf
Fun Fact: I played golf at state level before getting into medicine.
Afsha Aurshina
Hometown: India/Dubai
Medical School: Andhra Medical College, India
Professional Interest: Keeping an open mind!
Hobbies: Baking, gardening, planning the next big party
Fun Fact: Was too quiet growing up, and now cannot stop talking
Ali Javed
Hometown: Sialkot, Pakistan
Medical School: Foundation University Medical College, Islamabad
Professional Interest: Inpatient Medicine
Hobbies: Cricket and Chess
Pooneh Farhangi
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Medical School: American University of Antigua
Professional Interest: Critical Care
Hobbies: Depends on the season, I enjoy Hula-hooping in the summer and in winter I prefer to sleep whenever I can
Fun Fact: I'm in Medicine, but my Math is strong
PGY-4 Residents
Ibrar Atiq, PGY-4 Chief Resident
Hometown: Faisalabad, Pakistan
Medical School: Allama Iqbal Medical College
Professional Interest: Gastroenterology
Hobbies: Quality time with family and friends, Hiking, Exploring new places and Bowling
Fun Fact: A master at infusing humor and warmth into serious situations, effortlessly easing the navigation of challenges for everyone.
Fellowships After Residency
| 2024 | Fellowship |
|---|---|
| Khandokar Talib, MD | Gastroenterology, UHS Hospitals |
| 2023 | Fellowship |
| Farid Khan, MD | Cardiovascular Disease, UHS Hospitals |
| Altif Muneeb, MD | Cardiovascular Disease, UHS Hospitals |
| Hatem Najar, MD | Nephrology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University |
| Gowthami Ramar, MD | Gastroenterology, UHS Hospitals |
| Usama Sakhawat, MD | Gastroenterology, UHS Hospitals |
| Laurene Tuider, MD | Nephrology, UT Health Houston McGovern Medical School |
| 2022 | Fellowship |
| Maie Abdullah, MD | Hospice & Palliative Medicine, University of Illinois College of Medicine |
| Towfiqul Chowdhury, MD | Nephrology, University of Rochester Medical Center |
| Kareem Ebeid, MD | Pulmonary/Critical Care, St. Joseph’s University Medical Center |
| Sadia Hussaini, MD | Nephrology, University of Rochester Medical Center |
| Alyssa Raghu, MD | Nephrology, Rutgers University Hospital |
| M’Hamed Turki, MD | Gastroenterology, Marshall University School of Medicine |
| Khadija Raza, MD | Gastroenterology, UHS Hospitals |
| Aasiya Haroon, MD | Geriatrics, UHS Hospitals |
| 2021 | Fellowship |
| Minhaz Ahmad, MD | Gastroenterology, UHS Hospitals |
| Sirri Atanga, MD | Infectious Disease, Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida |
| Christine Del Prado-Rico, MD | Pulmonary/Critical Care, West Virginia University |
| 2020 | Fellowship |
| Pranava Ganesh, MD | Cardiovascular Disease, UHS Hospitals |
| Maliha Ahmed, MD | Nephrology, University of Rochester Medical Center |
Stipends & Benefits
SALARY: $60,890 (PGY-1)
Insurance Coverage:
- Health Insurance: UHSH is partnered with Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) to provide our employees with Blue Preferred (UHS PPO). UHSH covers a major portion of the health insurance premiums. Premiums are deducted bi-weekly from your paycheck.
- Pharmacy: Prescriptions may be filled through UHS, an Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield network pharmacy or through mail order.
- Life Insurance: Provided and paid for by the hospital, equal to your annual salary.
- Malpractice Insurance: Provided and paid for by the hospital.
- Dental Insurance: Standard and high option dental plans available at shared cost with the hospital.
- Vision Insurance: Shared cost with the hospital
- Wellness Rewards
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Direct Deposit
Personal Time Off: (vacations, interviews, unexpected absences including illnesses): 18 days (PGY-1), 25 days (PGY-2), 27 days (PGY-3). National holidays and Board exams are not deducted from Personal Time Off.
Moving Allowance: A moving allowance of $300 is provided to each resident.
Professional Development Fund: 1st and 2nd year residents are allotted $750/year to be used toward conferences, books, and/or other education expenses. This allotment increases to $1,500 in your third year of residency which is designated for board review fees
Academic Appointments: All residents receive an academic appointment as a Clinical Assistant Instructor at Upstate Medical University (SUNY), Syracuse, New York.
Resident Wellness / Fatigue Management: The hospital sponsors various activities through the House Staff Association for resident wellness.
Pharmacy: On-site pharmacy is location on the Wilson campus and is open 24/7.
Athletic/Gym Privileges: Residents have access to the non-fee based athletic facilities at Binghamton University: gymnasium, weight room, indoor and outdoor tracks, pools, racquetball and tennis courts.
Osteopathic Medicine
Few teaching hospitals embrace and support the principles of Osteopathic Medicine as well as United Health Services (UHS).
At UHS, you are given the opportunity to participate in the Osteopathic Recognition (OR) program in addition to your IM residency. Open to DO’s and MD’s, this experience includes the following:
- Multiple OMT clinics
- OMM lectures every other week
- Osteopathic Recognition electives for PGY-2s and PGY-3s
- Our Family Medicine and Internal Medicine programs are accredited by the ACGME with Osteopathic Recognition, so you can become boarded by both the AOA and ABFM or ABIM.
Advisor: James Docherty, DO, MS, MS
Links
- American Board of Internal Medicine: www.abim.org
- American College of Osteopathic Internists: www.acoi.org
- American College of Physicians: www.acponline.org
- Society of General Internal Medicine: www.sgim.org
- Alliance for Academic Internal Medicine: www.im.org
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To Apply
Applications are accepted via ERAS (Electronic Residency Application System). Deadline to apply is November 30. Completed application includes:
- Personal Statement
- Curriculum Vitae
- Official transcript from your medical school
- Dean’s letter
- Three letters of recommendation – one from your Dean
- USMLE and/or COMLEX scores
For the 2025 ERAS® cycle, our program will be participating in the supplemental ERAS application offered through the AAMC's ERAS program. Applicants will be required to complete the MyERAS application, and participation in the supplemental ERAS application is optional.
Application Criteria:
- We prefer applicants who have graduated from Medical School within the last 3-5 years, and who have been active in clinical medicine and /or who have had observerships in the U.S. within the 3-5 year timeframe.
- Test Scores Preferred minimum:
- USMLE Step 1 (230/Pass) and Step 2: (230)
- COMLEX Levels 1 and 2: 550 or Pass
- First time pass is required. Applicants need to have passed Steps 1 and 2 (both parts) prior to the Rank Order List deadline.
- Have applied for and received or are soon to receive ECFMG certification, if applicable.
- ERAS Program Signaling- While we preferentially review applications from those who signal our program, we also consider applicants who do not signal us.