Resident Physicians Match to Fellowship Programs
12/15/2025
We are proud to share an exciting milestone for our Internal Medicine and Family Medicine Residency Program. Members of our first graduating class have successfully matched into highly respected fellowship programs across the country. This achievement marks a defining moment for our program and reflects the strength of our training, mentorship, and commitment to developing exceptional physicians.
As our inaugural class, these physicians helped shape the culture, standards, and identity of our residency program. Their success is a testament not only to their individual dedication and talent, but also to the collaborative environment created by our faculty, program leadership, and clinical partners.
Match and Career Placement Highlights
Tumpa Patra, M.D. — Nephrology, University of Rochester, New York
Indira Babu Poojary, M.D. — Infectious Diseases/Critical Care Medicine, East Tennessee State University
Junu Giri, M.D. — Infectious Disease, University of Alabama at Birmingham
Maida Chaudhry, M.D. — Hematology, University of Minnesota Medical School
Ammar Al Heyasat, M.D. — Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Florida
Subekshya Khadka, M.D. — Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine, Mayo Clinic Florida
Rabi Shrestha, M.D. — Infectious Disease/Critical Care Medicine, Mayo Clinic Florida
Alexander Flugrad, M.D. — Emergency Medicine, MaineGeneral Health
Sayeda Basith, M.D. — Addiction Medicine, Institute of Living / Hartford Hospital
These placements span a wide range of competitive subspecialties and nationally recognized institutions.
Looking Ahead
We are incredibly proud of this historic class and grateful for the leadership they demonstrated as pioneers of our residency program. Their accomplishments set a strong foundation for future residents and reinforce our mission to train compassionate, skilled, and innovative physicians who will make a meaningful impact in healthcare.
We look forward to following their continued success and celebrating the many contributions they will make to their patients, institutions, and communities.
Congratulations to our graduates—we are honored to have been part of your journey.
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