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PGY-1

Ashley Bojrab

Email: ambojrab@gmail.com 

Medical School: The Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Class of 2012

Undergraduate College: Indiana University, Purdue University, Fort Wayne, Indiana

Hometown: Fort Wayne, Indiana

Podiatric Specialty: General Podiatry

Personal Info: Growing up in the midwest, I became very passionate about traveling and exploring the outside world. I am from a large Lebanese family with many relatives in the healthcare field and chose to follow in my sister's footsteps to become a podiatrist. I am a huge Colt's fan. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, going to movies, playing tennis, or just sitting outside by a nice fire at the lake.

Why this Program? Upon my many visits to Sisters of Charity Hospital, I was able to experience the interaction between the doctors and the residents. They showed great knowledge, dedication, and respect not only to their patients but their residents too. I found Sisters to have the trifecta that I was looking for in a program. It is well rounded in academics, surgical skills, and clinical assessment. Something I found unique to the program is the resident-run clinic and how well it prepares its residents for their future career.

Andrea Di Croce

Email: andrea.j.dicroce@dmu.edu

Medical School: Des Moines University

Undergraduate College: McMaster University, Canada

Hometown: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Podiatric Specialty: Surgery

Personal Info: I am the oldest of my siblings and was required to take the leadership role growing up. Naturally, I love participating in new projects and initiatives. Every winter, I gather hats, scarves and mittens for those who are less fortunate. While at school, I was an officer in many clubs, including serving as president, secretary, liaison. I also served as a surgery teaching assistant and peer tutor. My family is very important to me, and I enjoy spending time with them on weekends.
When I find a moment, curling up with a good book or painting a beautiful watercolor are also favorite things to do!

Why this Program? Sisters of Charity Hospital was an easy choice for me. I visited in January when I feel like I had a good understanding of what I really wanted in a program. I wanted my future residency to provide me with what I felt like I needed to be successful later in life. I wanted a broad surgical exposure, not a program that boasts about their trauma numbers but cannot find a bunion case to save them.

I wanted an element of education, and I wanted to feel like the doctors and residents were excited to teach. At Sisters of Charity Hospital, I found all of these things and more. Education is big part of their program, and every Thursday DO and DPM residents convene to discuss medical cases or topics. In addition, there is journal club and trivias. I had a great experience with all the staff at Sisters and enjoyed their clinic and surgical experiences.

Sara Mahmood

Email: smahmoodchs@gmail.com

Medical School: Temple University College of Podiatric Medicine

Undergraduate College: University of Washington

Hometown: Seattle, WA

Podiatric Specialty: Sports Medicine

Personal Info: I enjoy running and volunteering throughout the community.

Why this program?

The friendly attendings/staff at this program.

PGY-2

Gary Liao

Email: garyyliao@gmail.com

Medical School: Barry School of Podiatric Medicine, Class of 2011

Undergraduate College: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill

Hometown: Thomasville, North Carolina

Harshini Potula

Email: harshu.avula@gmail.com

Medical School: Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Class of 2011

Undergraduate College: Cleveland State University

Hometown: Cleveland, Ohio

Podiatric Specialty: Wound Care

Personal Info: I was born and raised in India and moved to Cleveland for Undergraduate and Medical Schools.

Why this Program? I feel that is a good mixture of surgery and clinical education. This program provides me the ability to advance my skills on my own without someone having to guide me.

Maryellen Waltz

Email: maryellenwaltz@gmail.com 

Medical School: Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Class of 2011

Undergraduate College: University of Maryland, College Park

Hometown: Charlottesville, Virginia

Podiatric Specialty: Wound Care and Pediatrics

Personal Info: I was raised in the mountains of Virginia, where I gained a love of the outdoors and of vineyards. I am also a proud Maryland Terrapin (except during basketball season – Go Duke!). In my free time, I enjoy watching movies and spending time catching up with friends.

Why this Program? I feel that this program is grounded in academic excellence, with the incorporation of hands-on training, a multitude of weekly didactic lectures, various interdisciplinary conferences, as well as a willingness to learn and educate in and out of the operating room by numerous Attendings and Staff.

PGY-3

Ayaz Habib

Email: ayazhabib512@gmail.com

Medical School: Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Class of 2010

Undergraduate College: The University of Oklahoma

Hometown: Norman, Oklahoma

Podiatric Specialty: Foot and Ankle Trauma

Personal Info: In my free time, I enjoy reading and watching movies. I am also a fan of college football and basketball.

Why this Program? I enjoy the gourmet cuisine in Western New York, as well as the fair and balanced nature this program has to offer.

Kamran Hussain

Email: khussain8@gmail.com

Medical School: Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine, Class of 2010

Undergraduate College: University of North Texas

Hometown: Colleyville, Texas

Podiatric Specialty: Foot/Ankle Trauma, Limb Salvage and Wound Care

Personal Info: Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, I am a super fan of the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas Mavericks. I enjoy football and basketball. I was recently married in December 2011.

Why this Program? I believe this is a well balanced program with superb training. We have the opportunity to work with well trained surgeons/physicians.