Current Fellows

Third Year Research Fellows
	Ujjala Kumar Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan Medical School: Dow Medical College Residency: William Beaumont Hospital Why Nephrology: I wanted to pursue my career in nephrology as I like how it is brainstorming and stimulating. In nephrology we have a lot of objective findings to base our case on and that's what I love about it. Taking care of dialysis patients is another exciting part of nephrology that I did not appreciate that much before starting my training but now I see how complicated it can be and at the same time it is satisfying seeing your patients having a reasonable quality of life on dialysis. Hobbies/Interests: I love to spend time with my family, love to cook, and swim. Watching comedy shows and listening to soothing music are part of my end of the day rituals. Plans After Fellowship: I have a deep desire for academics, teaching, and research along with patient care and that's what I see myself doing after my fellowship training.

Third Year Research Fellows

Ujjala Kumar
Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
Medical School: Dow Medical College
Residency: William Beaumont Hospital
Why Nephrology: I wanted to pursue my career in nephrology as I like how it is brainstorming and stimulating. In nephrology we have a lot of objective findings to base our case on and that's what I love about it. Taking care of dialysis patients is another exciting part of nephrology that I did not appreciate that much before starting my training but now I see how complicated it can be and at the same time it is satisfying seeing your patients having a reasonable quality of life on dialysis.
Hobbies/Interests: I love to spend time with my family, love to cook, and swim. Watching comedy shows and listening to soothing music are part of my end of the day rituals.
Plans After Fellowship: I have a deep desire for academics, teaching, and research along with patient care and that's what I see myself doing after my fellowship training.

Second Year Fellows
	Margaret Ivanov Hometown: I was born in Vinnitsa, Ukraine, but grew up in Long Beach, CA. Medical School: Temple University Residency: Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Why Nephrology: The kidneys are the most interesting and important organs! Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy reading medical narratives (Brain on Fire, How Doctors Think, and Hundreds of Interlaced Fingers are among my current favorites). I am also learning caligraphy. Plans After Fellowship: I am still undecided and exploring options.
	Marwah Al-Khazaali Hometown: Baghdad, Iraq Medical School: Al-Mustansiriyah College of Medicine Residency: University of Nevada, Las Vegas Why Nephrology: Simply because I love the kidneys and I wanted to learn more about their complex pathophysiology. Hobbies/Interests: Swimming, travelling, biking, cooking, spending time with family. Plans After Fellowship: I would like to work in a mixed private/academic nephrology setting.
	Viet Nguyen Hometown: Northern Virginia (Vienna, Herndon) Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University Residency: Scripps Mercy Hospital Why Nephrology: Love the emphasis on physiology to correlate clinical scenarios, getting to know patients over a long period of time, and the varied levels of providing care available from ICU to clinic follow-up. Hobbies/Interests: Food of any kind, video-games, and cinema (action or horror preferred!). Plans After Fellowship: Clinical work vs Transplant Nephrology Fellowship?
	Warda Zaman Hometown: New York City Medical School: New York Institute of Technology Residency: Northwell Health Lenox Hill Hospital Why Nephrology: I am drawn to logical reasoning rather than quick fixes. The kidney is an impressive organ, and I have been amazed at how its intricate physiology controls the fluid, acid-base and electrolyte balance in the body. Also, I like that we can offer different treatment modalities to our patients when the organ is compromised. I feel it is a lifelong learning to master the kidneys and nephrology was the only way to go! Hobbies/Interests: Travel, cook, outdoor activities like hiking, and kayaking. Plans After Fellowship: To be determined.

First Year Fellows
	Josephine Hwu Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Medical School: Loma Linda University Residency: California Pacific Medical Center Why Nephrology: I was drawn to the interesting pathophysiology, the emphasis on longitudinal care, and the combination of inpatient and outpatient medicine. Hobbies/Interests: Baking, travel, piano, reading (mostly Fantasy and Sci-Fi), video games. Plans After Fellowship: Private Practice
	Nawal Habib Hometown: Lahore, Pakistan Medical School: King Edward Medical University, Pakistan Residency: Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia Why Nephrology: Love the pathophysiology of renal medicine and the good balance of inpatient and outpatient care! Hobbies/Interests: Hiking, shopping, working out, trying new food cuisines. Plans After Fellowship: Hope to continue working in academic medicine.
	Sina Rahimi Hometown: Eaton, New Jersey Medical School: Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, NJ Residency: Saint Michael's Medical Center, Newark, NJ Why Nephrology: Amazed by renal physiology and its translation into pathophysiology and the clinical practice of nephrology. Hobbies/Interests: Traveling, soccer, playing the violin. Plans After Fellowship: Mainly practicing clinical nephrology.
	Talar Kharadjian Hometown: Los Angeles, CA Medical School: Indiana University School of Medicine Residency: University of Wisconsin, Madison Why Nephrology: I Enjoy providing longitudinal care for people living with multi-system chronic illnesses, helping my patients make informed and personalized decisions about the role of health care in their lives around the time of critical illness, and sharing my passion for complex physiology with other learners. Hobbies/Interests: Yoga, swing dancing, container gardening, reading magical realism. Plans After Fellowship: General nephrology with a special interest in glomerular disease.