Current Residents - Internal Medicine

Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan 
Interests/hobbies: Cooking and biking
Future goals: Practice evidence-based medicine in an academic setting 
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: The views and the weather! The greenery and natural beauty, together with the beautiful weather, makes me feel like I'm on vacation! 
Strengths of our program and/or CAMC: Excellent faculty who are very knowledgeable and passionate about teaching. Didactics are great. People are very friendly and welcoming. Exposure to a wide range of clinic pathology. 

Hometown: Charleston, WV
Interests/Hobbies: WVU Sports, Traveling, Music, Movies, and Video Games
Future Goals: I plan on practicing general internal medicine in West Virginia, either as a hospitalist or as an academic faculty member for a residency program.
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: Great local restaurants and fun summer activities like Live on the Levee and the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta.
Strengths of our program and/or CAMC: Excellent teaching from clinical faculty across a large number of subspecialties and plenty of opportunities to teach medical students and other clinical learners.

Hometown: Cairo, Egypt
Interests/Hobbies: Playing saxophone, scuba and freediving, and psychology. 
Future Goals: Cardiology Fellowship
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: Charleston is a very beautiful city. It has a very inviting atmosphere: the mountains, the river, and the kind people. 
Strengths of our program and/or CAMC: Very strong academic program. The faculty are always very mindful of the residents' wellness. They also focus on promoting resident autonomy. CAMC is rapidly expanding with many opportunities in primary care and different fellowships. 

Hometown: Jarrettsville, MD
Interests/Hobbies: Training Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.
Future Goals: Nephrology fellowship.
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: The people, of course!
Strengths of our program and/or CAMC: Great didactics. Attendings who care. Strong clinical training. Great patients.

Hometown: Pleasant Grove, UT
Interests/Hobbies: Laser tag, speculative fiction, D&D, open world RPGs, finding new flavor combos to try for homemade ice cream 
Future Goals: Advanced residency in diagnostic radiology, patron the arts, live abroad, buy and regularly use jet skis.
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: I was truly impressed by the Clay Center for the Arts and hope to take my family back multiple times to experience all that it has to offer.
Strengths of our program and/or CAMC: Friendly and enthusiastic supervision, team-driven didactics, and resident-focused scheduling.

Hometown: Nova Gradiska, Croatia
Interests/Hobbies: Traveling, watching movies, spending time with friends, family, and dogs, volunteering in dog shelters
Future Goals: Hematology/Oncology Fellowship
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: Nature, various outdoor activities, small city- close to everything you need!
Strengths of our program and/or CAMC: Diversity in cases, excellent teachers, very supportive and a friendly working environment that cares about residents. I'm happy and proud to be part of the CAMC program!

Hometown: Kashgar, China
Interests/Hobbies: Traveling, hiking, playing soccer, playing chess
Future Goals: Cardiology or Gastroenterology Fellowship
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: Charleston is a great place within a couple of hours drive from major cities; it has a variety of outdoor activities for you and your family. Kanawha State Forest is less than a half hour drive; it is one of our favorite places to go on the weekends.
Strengths of our program and/or CAMC: CAMC faculty are dedicated, always willing to teach. The residents are friendly and help each other, like a big family.

Hometown: Saint Albans, WV
Interests/Hobbies: I mostly enjoy spending time with my wife and son. In any additional free time you'll find me backpacking, hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing.
Future Goals: Gaining the knowledge to best serve the people of West Virginia.
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: Great restaurant selection, friendly people, and beautiful scenery is a stone’s throw away.
Strengths of our program and/or CAMC: The greatest strength of CAMC is the quality of its employees. There is always a helping hand around when you need it most.

Hometown: Princeton, WV
Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy spending my time exploring the outdoors such as kayaking, boating, and hiking. Road trips with friends.
Future Goals: Pulm-Crit/Hospitalist 
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: You are close to many natural attractions and can experience engage in many outdoor hobbies while being in a city. 
Strengths of our program and/or CAMC: It is a hospital that treats a wide variety of patients of complex disorders from a unique population of people. It is a friendly and rigorous learning environment that facilitates growth. 

Hometown: Toronto, Canada
Interests/Hobbies: Hiking, reading, music, binge-watching TV shows 
Future Goals: Gastroenterology or Endocrinology 
Best part(s) of life in Charleston and/or WV: Charleston has stunning scenic views everywhere! 
Strengths of our program and/or CAMC: An amazing work and learning environment with a supportive faculty and a diverse patient population 

Hometown: Osaka, Japan
Interests/Hobbies: Football (soccer) and traveling.
Future Goals: Become a well-rounded physician by developing my clinical skills and medical knowledge during residency.
Best Part of Life in Charleston: Everything is 10 minutes away and I love the view of the mountains in every direction.
Strengths of CAMC: The faculty are nice and supportive. With multiple specialty centers, research opportunities and a commitment to medical education, CAMC offers a robust and well-rounded healthcare environment. 

Hometown: Amman, Jordan and Chicago 
Interests/Hobbies: Biking, hiking and traveling.
Future Goals: To excel as a resident in Internal Medicine and then match into a Gastroenterology Fellowship.
Best Part of Life in Charleston: The mountains and nature, the friendly community and the beautiful weather.
Strengths of CAMC: A mix of a community and teaching hospital with an expanding list of fellowships, research opportunities and other scholarly activities. 

Hometown: Banjul, Gambia
Interests/Hobbies: I am a keen soccer player and fan. I spend most of my weekends watching the English Premier League and Spanish La Liga. I also play basketball and am always ready for outdoor adventures such as hiking and rafting.
Future Goals: Gastroenterology Fellowship
Best Part of Life in Charleston: The beautiful landscapes and the lovely people of Charleston.
Strengths of CAMC: The Internal Medicine program at CAMC is like one big family where everyone cares about your wellbeing. The program also offers an excellent balance between supervision and autonomy, which ultimately builds confidence in all the residents. 

Hometown: Cool Ridge, WV
Interests/Hobbies: Bird watching and hiking.
Future Goals: Fellowship in GI
Best Part of Life in Charleston: Close to New River Gorge National Park.
Strengths of CAMC: Everyone is so nice and helpful. Awesome community!

Hometown: Pikeville, KY
Interests/Hobbies: Music (drums), kayaking, bass fishing and aviation.
Future Goals: Cardiology Fellowship
Best Part of Life in Charleston: The majestic Appalachian Mountains.
Strengths of CAMC: Excellent learning environment, support from all the faculty and staff and multiple fellowship opportunities.

Hometown: Hyderabad, India
Interests/Hobbies: Arts, interior design, yoga, hiking and watching animated movies. I love Pixar and Studio Ghibli!
Future Goals: To pursue fellowship, try different cuisines and continue traveling. 
Best Part of Life in Charleston: The people are kind, generous and welcoming. The abundance of mountains, trails and rivers leave a lot to explore!
Strengths of CAMC: Lots of opportunities to learn about all aspects of medicine - whether it's primary care or subspecialty medicine. The highly experienced faculty and staff that will help you achieve your goals and the friendly seniors that guide you through the process.

Hometown: Rahim Yar Khan, Pakistan
Interests/Hobbies: Walking, cycling and listening to music.
Future Goals: Maybe a fellowship. I am still navigating.
Best Part of Life in Charleston: It's a very beautiful city with a small-town vibe. Everyone around is very kind to each other.
Strengths of CAMC: It's a tightly knit program with approachable attendings and supportive team. The greatest strength would honestly be the way the whole team supports and lifts each other up. I am blessed to be here.

Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Interests/Hobbies: Through traveling, I like to immerse myself in new experiences, uncover hidden gems and appreciate diversity.
Future Goals: Cardiologist
Best Part of Life in Charleston: Charleston offers a perfect blend of charming small-town atmosphere, stunning natural landscapes and rich cultural experiences, making it a fantastic place to call home. 
Strengths of CAMC: The strength of Internal Medicine at CAMC lies in its dedicated team of skilled physicians and a patient-centered approach, ensuring top-quality care for all. 

Hometown: Alexandria, VA/Melbourne, Australia
Interests/Hobbies: Hiking, traveling, camping, cooking and spending time with friends!
Future Goals: I'm very open-minded at the moment, exploring all the options including fellowship, inpatient and outpatient care.
Best Part of Life in Charleston: Coming from a large city, Charleston gives the best of both worlds with a city feeling downtown but an easy 15 minute escape in any direction to the outdoors and quiet.
Strengths of CAMC: The people and the medicine. My fellow residents and staff have been amazing and so helpful as I start residency. I've seen such a diverse array of pathology already. The academics are strong here and I am exposed to so much while being surrounded with such great people. 

Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Interests/Hobbies: Going on hikes and runs, making scrapbooks, trying new restaurants and having fun with my friends.
Future Goals: Nephrology or Endocrinology Fellowship
Best Part of Life in Charleston: Charleston is a beautiful, friendly city in Appalachia!
Strengths of CAMC: The wonderful people, great clinical education and opportunities to see a variety of pathologies make CAMC an exciting place to learn and grow as a physician. 

Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
Interests/Hobbies: Watching shows, cricket and hiking.
Future Goals: To be a good internist and to explore future fellowship options.
Best Part of Life in Charleston: Having the chance to wake up every day and be surrounded by the beautiful Appalachian Mountains and Kanawha River is a treat itself.
Strengths of CAMC: The people. Everyone from your senior residents to the faculty are willing to help you and guide you. It feels like one big family. 

Hometown: Alwar, India
Interests/Hobbies: Doing art and craft projects, watching documentaries and hiking.
Future Goals: Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship/Hospitalist
Best Part of Life in Charleston: Scenic views and natural beauty.
Strengths of CAMC: Great academics and research, excellent faculty who are great teachers and a very supportive working environment. 

Hometown: Quetta, Pakistan
Interests/Hobbies: I love to read, particularly philosophy. I like abstract art. I love to travel, explore new cultures and meet new people.
Future Goals: Fellowship
Best Part of Life in Charleston: The natural beauty of the mountains, the dense trees and the rivers. 
Strengths of CAMC: Everyone in the CAMC family is super supportive and helpful. 

Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
Interests/Hobbies: Football and running.
Future Goals: Hospitalist
Best Part of Life in Charleston: The mountain trails and water sports. 
Strengths of CAMC: Inclusivity, diversity, patient exposure and expert mentoring. 

Hometown: Lahore, Pakistan 
Interests/Hobbies: Baking for my loved ones, reading and trying spontaneous things.
Future Goals: Gastroenterology or Pulmonary fellowship.
Best Part of Life in Charleston: The beautiful views.
Strengths of CAMC: Friendly and supportive environment, providing great emphasis on learning and giving opportunities to teach. 

Hometown: Lahore, Pakistan 
Interests/Hobbies: Cooking foods with a little mix-and-match from different cuisines and introducing people to new cuisines. Enjoying anime and game nights with friends
Future Goals: Exploring and navigating with an open mind.
Best Part of Life in Charleston: Charleston is a place where the beauty of nature meets with the comfort of city life. 
Strengths of CAMC: The Family of CAMC! Supportive faculty and nurturing environment. Learning from exposure to a diverse pathology is a bonus.

Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
Interests/Hobbies: Football and tennis.
Future Goals: Probably Hematology/Oncology fellowship.
Best Part of Life in Charleston: Beautiful views and great places to hike. 
Strengths of CAMC: The friendly environment, supportive culture and great mentoring opportunities.

Hometown: Rawalpindi
Interests/Hobbies: Playing volleyball, watching cricket and listening to music (swiftie!)
Future Goals: Fellowship
Best Part of Life in Charleston: The nature (river and mountain trails) and the kindest people. 
Strengths of CAMC: The supportive culture, diversity and supervised autonomy.

Hometown: Multan, Pakistan
Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy playing badminton, traveling, cooking and spending time with my friends.
Future Goals: Gastroenterology Fellowship
Best Part of Life in Charleston: The stunning scenery and friendly people.
Strengths of CAMC: The supportive faculty, research opportunities, collaborative environment and holistic learning.

Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
Interests/Hobbies: Rowing, tennis, indie music and reading non-fiction.
Future Goals: Fellowship
Best Part of Life in Charleston: Breathtaking views and the kindest people. 
Strengths of CAMC: Unyielding support, dedicated mentorship and effortless camaraderie create an exceptional learning experience.

Hometown: Mechanicsburg, PA
Interests/Hobbies: Spending time with my family, collecting antiquarian and modern medical textbooks and studying the history of medicine. 
Future Goals: Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship
Best Part of Life in Charleston: I like the combination of city living and rural Appalachian Mountains.
Strengths of CAMC: The supportive faculty, resident collaboration, diverse patient population and the Level 1 Trauma Center. 

Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
Interests/Hobbies: Playing cricket, watching football, going to the gym, watching anime and finding the best food in every city I visit. 
Future Goals: Fellowship
Best Part of Life in Charleston: The wonderful views of the Appalachian Mountains, greenery in every corner of the city and the friendly, kind people go out of their way to make you feel welcome. 
Strengths of CAMC: The diversity of pathology at CAMC trains you to tackle multiple problems at once without feeling overwhelmed. You also have seniors and faculty who are always there to lend a hand, offer constant encouragement and make you feel like you belong here. The environment is very conducive to learning, growing and becoming a well-rounded physician. 

Hometown: Islamabad, Pakistan
Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with friends and family, playing tennis and going to the gym.
Future Goals: Fellowship
Best Part about Life in Charleston: Super friendly people, amazing views and so many public tennis courts. 
Strengths of CAMC: The faculty is supportive, has a diverse patient population and has robust didactics.

Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
Interests/Hobbies: Volunteering, swimming and spending time with family, friends and pets!
Future Goals: To be an excellent physician; fellowship
Best Part of Life in Charleston: The scenic views and amazing people.
Strengths of CAMC: The supportive faculty and seniors and the diversity.

Hometown: Madison, WV
Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy reading, exercising, hanging out with friends and walking my dog!
Future Goals: Practice medicine in my home state of West Virginia
Best Part of Life in Charleston: Beautiful views, good restaurants and friendly people!
Strengths of CAMC: There is a wide variety of pathologies, many subspecialties, a great learning environment and wonderful teachers.

Hometown: Mardan, Pakistan
Interests/Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my family, exploring new restaurants and places and cooking.
Future Goals: I am interested in a second-year Internal Medicine position in the near future. My post-residency plan is to pursue a fellowship.
Best Part of Life in Charleston: I love the beautiful Appalachian Mountains, parks, trails and the Kanawha River. This city is special because of its friendly, inclusive community and the many friends we have made there.
Strengths of CAMC: Robust didactics schedule, exposure to diverse pathology at this Level 1 Trauma and regional referral center. Its excellent faculty, family-like environment, diversity and friendly, approachable leadership.