Introducing the 2021 NSMC internship class

It’s that time again - we’re ready to kick off another year of the NSMC internship. We are excited to introduce the internship class of 2021. They are a diverse group of 36 individuals and hail from 12 countries across 5 continents. Learn their names because they will be producing the visual abstracts, journal clubs, blog posts, tweetorials, and new for 2021 podcasts!

Sai Santhoshini Achi (@SaiAchi1)

I am an Internal Medicine resident about to embark on an exciting journey as a future Nephrology fellow in Houston! I am looking forward to delving into an educational, collaborative, and fun experience while combining my favorite fields nephrology and social media.

Yani Zhang (@YaniZhang7)

I am physician, Masters degree of medicine candidate in China Medical University. Currently, I am looking to pursue residency training in the US. I am interested in many areas of nephrology- lupus nephritis, AKI, and CRRT. In my free time, I enjoy jogging and watching stand up comedy. George Carlin is my favorite comedian.

Brian Rifkin (@Brian_Rifkin)

I am a private practice Interventional and General Nephrologist. I have been at my current position in Mississippi for 15 years. I have had Type 1 Diabetes for 25 years (and I personally flozinate).

Alicja Rosolowska (@Alunieczka)

I’m an attending nephrologist in Białystok, Poland. I enjoy challenging nephrology cases, kidney biopsy, reading, running and can throw a great party (NephMadness 2019 best party winner). I’m an avid Twitter user, joined NSMC to finally start creating content and because I believe teamwork, fun, and learning is the best medical trio.

Yoshinosuke Shimamura (@SQWONsLKxEUwhHe)

I am a nephrologist attending at Teine Keijinkai Medical Center. I am involved in teaching medical residents and fellows. My goals for the NSMC internship is to be involved in international collaboration and to gain proficiency with social media to gain further experience as an educator. My research interests are glomerular disease, onconephrology, and hemodialysis. In my free time, I am an avid marathon runner, and enjoy learning foreign languages, including Chinese, Korean, and Spanish.

Lama Ghazi (@Lama_Ghazi)

I am a clinical epidemiologist, and I’m currently a postdoctoral associate at the Clinical and Transnational Research Accelerator at Yale School of Medicine. My research interests include hypertension, chronic kidney disease, disparities and data science.

Bourne Auguste (@BourneAuguste)

I am a nephrologist at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre in Toronto, Canada and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the University of Toronto. I’m trained in home dialysis and quality improvement methodology, holding a masters of science degree in system leadership and innovation. I focus on enriching patient experiences in home dialysis through innovative methods; using acute peritoneal dialysis for patients with cardio-renal syndrome by inserting PD catheters with ultrasound guidance at the bedside and increasing access to care in this vulnerable population.

Deep Phachu (@Deep_Phachu)

I am a nephrology fellow at the University of Connecticut with an interest in glomerular disease and electrolyte disorders. I have a passion for teaching and am a previous participant of the ASN Kidney Stars program. Outside of medicine, I enjoy traveling, cooking and am an avid graphic designer.

Janewit Wongboonsin (@JanewitWong)

I did my medical school from Siriraj Hospital in Thailand. I then enjoyed learning nephrology through working with Dr. Humphreys (@HumphreysLab) and colleagues in University of Minnesota where I did my internal medicine residency, chief residency and Master of Clinical Research. I am currently a first year nephrology fellow at BWH/MGH and will be working with Dr. Matthew Sampson @kidneyomicsamps in the area of nephro-genomics.

Avinash Rao Ullur (@Avinash14387647)

Having completed my Diplomate of National Board Degree in Nephrology from Muljibhai Patel Urological Hospital, Nadiad, I am currently pursuing clinical fellowship in adult nephrology at University of Toronto. I am fond of creative medical education and want to be an academic content creator who can influence and educate people across the world. My special interests focus on renal transplant immunobiology, interventional nephrology, and onconephrology.

Aarthi Muthukumaran (@Aarthi_Dr)

I am a newly qualified nephrologist from Madras Medical College, Chennai. I completed my Internal Medicine residency at St. John's Medical College, Bangalore and made my debut in Twitter with the WCN 2020 poster talks. I am interested in glomerular diseases, pregnancy in renal diseases, onconephrology and kidney transplantation. I joined the NSMC internship to hone my visual abstract skills and to collaborate with like-minded people on nephrology social media and disseminate scientific information effectively. I am an ardent animal lover, like to explore new places & cultures in my free time and practice Bharathanatyam dance, badminton and yoga to keep in good shape.

Abdul Qader (@Md_AbdulQader83)

I am a pediatric nephrologist working at Square Hospitals Ltd, Dhaka, Bangladesh. I am passionate about learning nephrology and special interest in congenital abnormality of kidney and urinary tract (CAKUT). I love to travel and learn history. 

Mythri Shankar (@NephroMythri)

I am an assistant professor (Nephrology) at the Institute of Nephro-urology, Bengaluru, India. I enjoy teaching medicine residents and nephrology fellows. I am interested in almost all fields of nephrology- glomerular diseases, peritoneal dialysis, hemodialysis. When I am not working, its either traveling or cooking. I like zumba/bollywood dance for my workout routine.

Sharanya Ramesh (@SRameshMD)

I am a self-described nomad and a forever student, an MD/PhD internal medicine resident at the University of Toronto, and an aspiring nephron! My interests lie in women's health, sex and gender differences in CKD, and cardiovascular outcomes. Outside of medicine, I love to cook, kick-box and discover new restaurants (in a pre-covid world).

Elliot Koranteng Tannor (@ElliotKTannor)

I am senior specialist physician, consultant nephrologist and senior lecturer at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology in Kumasi, Ghana. I am the chairman of the young nephrologist committee of the African Association of Nephrology and the founder/director of Kidney Health International, a non-profit for kidney health promotion. I am a researcher and a senior atlantic fellow for health equity.

Juan Kupferman (@KidnyHealth)

I received my MD degree from the University of Buenos Aires School of Medicine, Argentina, and my MPH from the Mailman School of Public Health at Columbia University. I am the division director of pediatric nephrology & hypertension at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY and professor of pediatrics at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. I am the current chair of the ASPN communications committee, a member of the IPNA communications/social media committee and an elected member of the executive committee of the AAP section of nephrology. 

Jade Teakell (@JMTeakell)

I am an assistant professor of medicine at McGovern Medical School Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension with UT Health in Houston, TX. I’m the associate program director for the nephrology fellowship, and have interests in medical education, patient advocacy, and social determinants of health.  I am a mom of two boys and love cooking/baking.

Missy Hanna (@Dr_MissyHanna)

I am an assistant professor at the University of Colorado and a pediatric nephrologist at Children’s Hospital Colorado where I serve as the medical director of dialysis. I am a clinician educator with a passion for making complex nephrology topics easily digestible for students, trainees, patients, and families. I hope my involvement with NSMC will help her better harness the power of social media to meet the needs of today’s learners and expand her #FOAMed website Urine the Loop. 

Paresh Jadav (@Jadav_MD)

I am a nephrology practitioner in Houston, Texas. I will pursuing my transplant nephrology fellowship at Columbia University in 2021. It is never too late to pursue your dreams....

Katie Rizzolo (@KatieRizzolo)

I am a first year nephrology fellow at University of Colorado, former Maine Med resident/chief resident, Tufts Med alumni, and lifetime New Englander. My clinical interests include immigrant health, health disparities, and social justice. I am hoping to use the social media skills learned in NSMC to augment advocacy efforts to improve dialysis and kidney care for immigrant patients with kidney failure.

Juan Jose Jaller Char (@Juajal)

I am a second year nephrology fellow at University of South Florida in Tampa. I am originally from Barranquilla, Colombia a beautiful city located in the north coast of the country. Since being a chief resident during residency and chief nephrology fellow, I have had the unique opportunity to contribute to various educational activities. I believe that knowledge should be shared and social media is the perfect platform to do just that.

Dilushi Wiljayaratne (@DilushiWijay)

I am a Nephrologist at the National Hospital of Sri Lanka and a Lecturer in Clinical Medicine at the University of Colombo. I am interested in gaining experience in the use of social media for medical education, networking, and improving practice. 

Aimen Liaqat (@AimenLiaqat)

I am originally from Karachi, Pakistan and currently a second year nephrology fellow at the Cleveland Clinic. I am passionate about transplant nephrology and will start my transplant nephrology fellowship next year at at the same institution. When I am not deciphering glomerulopathies and working up AKIs, I spend my time doing new born and portrait photography. I aim to use the social media platform to connect, collaborate and learn to teach the next generations of nephrons.

Jamie Willows (@JamieKWillows)

I work as a renal and medical registrar in Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK.  My interests include glomerulonephritis, electrolyte disturbance, and point of care ultrasound.

Varun Mamidi (@VarunNephro)

I am a nephrology attending in Hyderabad, India working at Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology. I am a member of the skeleton key group. I love teaching and am an enthusiastic learner.  My areas of interest are hypertension, critical care nephrology and kidney transplantation. I seek to make new collaborations to learn, create and share nephrology education using social media. In my free time, I do stock investing and traveling.

Pooja Sanghi (@PSanghiMD_Fracp)

I am an Australian trained Nephrologist currently doing my second year of general nephrology fellowship at Geisinger Medical Center in Danville, PA, and enjoying every bit of it. I have a special interest in glomerulopathies and kidney transplantation and actively have presented multiple times at national/international conferences. I have been involved in teaching medical students, interns, and residents and am looking at obtaining expertise with social media to grow as an educator. I am quite excited to be a part of NSMC which I think is an excellent platform to interact with and learn from the eminent Nephrology community. In my free time, I love to spend time with family, cook traditional meals and travel around the globe.

Zhabiz Solhjou (@ZhabizSolhjou)

I was born and raised in Iran, I moved to the United States after medical school. I Spent few years in basic science research in transplant immunology prior to residency. Currently, I am a second-year fellow at MGH/BWH nephrology program.

Michael Turk (@MichaelTurk6)

I am an internal medicine intern in Pittsburgh, PA from Cairo, Egypt. I have a strong interest in POCUS and medical education and can't wait to get started in the NSMC! In my free time, I enjoy watching Arsenal games and riding my bike along the Steel City's three rivers.

Priyam Gupta (@PriyaMIsDead)

I am a general physician. I graduated from University College of Medical Sciences, New Delhi and currently working as a junior resident (non-academic) at SLBS GMCH, Mandi, Himachal Pradesh India. I am a future internal medicine resident and a big lover of cricket, formula 1, yo la tengo, Jean-Luc Godard, kidneys, and the heart.

Carlo Nemesio Batoon Trinidad (@HelloKidneyMD)

I am an up and coming nephrology attending in the Philippines. He is a staunch advocate of preventive nephrology and lay health education. He is the founder of Hello Kidney, a Facebook page, and a Youtube channel dedicated to sharing health education among the Filipino public. 

Jeff Kott (@JrKott27)

I am a current IM chief resident and future nephrology fellow at Mount Sinai. I am passionate about Med-Ed, critical care nephrology, hockey, and Peloton!

Elena Cervantes (@Elena_Cervants)

I am a second year nephrology fellow at Johns Hopkins. I am interested in medical education and using online platforms to enhance my skills as an educator and a learner, as well as to spread the interest in nephrology among medical trainees. I love nature and enjoy outdoor activities. 

Keia Sanderson (@drkeia)

I am an assistant professor pediatric nephrologist and pediatric dialysis director at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, NC. My career goal, is to improve early recognition of kidney disease in children, especially in pediatric populations disproportionately affected by CKD. My research, more specifically focuses is to use precision medicine to develop risk prediction models and evidenced based clinical-decision support systems to most appropriately screen, identify, and risk stratify children at increased risk for CKD.

Shina Menon (@menonshina)

I am a pediatric nephrologist and assistant professor at Seattle Children's Hospital at the University of Washington. I am passant about AKI and critical care nephrology.

Bolanle Aderonke Omotoso (@Dr_Omotee)

I am a consultant Physician and Nephrologist at Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile Ife, Nigeria.

Shweta Shah (@nefron1310)

I am an Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine and practice pediatric nephrology at Texas Children's Hospital, Houston. I am super excited to join NSMC internship and learn more about online learning tools and collaborate with my fellow nephrons on social media. I love cooking, gardening and learning Indian classical dance in my free time.