Alumni

The Department of Psychiatry Adult Residency Graduates have gone forward towards great achievements!

  • 2023

    2023 Alumni: 

    Nina Bihani, M.D.

    Year of Graduation: 2023

    Post-Residency: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, University of California San Diego (research track), San Diego, CA

     

    Christie Cheng, M.D.

    Year of Graduation: 2023

    Post-Residency: Outpatient Adult Psychiatry at Birmingham Maple Clinic, Birmingham, MI.

     

    Sahithi Gogineni, M.D.

    Year of Graduation: 2023

    Post-Residency: Attending Psychiatrist at Detroit VA Medical Center, Detroit MI

     

    Katherine Kelley, M.D.

    Year of Graduation: 2023

    Post-Residency: Fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry, New York University Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY.

     

    Eslam Kersha, D.O.

    Year of Graduation: 2023

    Post-Residency: Psychiatrist at Insight Medical Center, Flint, MI. 

     

    Samuel J. Malian, M.D.

    Year of Graduation: 2023

    Post-Residency: Staff psychiatrist, inpatient and outpatient, Monterey, CA. 

     

    Shameer Mehdikan, M.D.

    Year of Graduation: 2023

    Post-Residency: Attending Psychiatrist at Henry Ford Kingswood Hospital, Ferndale, MI. 

     

    Omar Soubani, D.O.

    Year of Graduation: 2023

    Post-residency: Attending Psychiatrist, Crisis Consults and Consult-Liaison psychiatry, Detroit Medical Center, Detroit MI. 

     

    Cale Streeter, M.D. PhD.

    Year of Graduation: 2023

    Post-residency: Psychiatrist at Zepf Center, Toledo OH. Staff Psychiatrist at Caro Center State Psychiatric Hospital, Caro, MI. 

     

    Kayleigh Watson, M.D.

    Year of Graduation: 2023

    Post-Residency: Attending psychiatrist at Central Michigan University Health, Saginaw, MI. 

  • 2022

    2022 Alumni: 

    Mary Soka, M.D.

    Year of Graduation: 2022

    Post-Residency: Consult/Liaison Psychiatry Fellowship, Ohio State University, Columbus, OH

     

    Salma Brijikji, D.O.

    Year of Graduation: 2022

    Post-Residency: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI

     

    Samantha Perez, D.O.

    Year of Graduation: 2022

    Post-Residency: Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

     

    Motaz Alshami, M.D.

    Year of Graduation: 2022

    Post-Residency: Outpatient Psychiatry, Chicago, IL

     

    Mahdy Nassar, D.O.

    Year of Graduation: 2022

    Post-Resdiency: Outpatient Psychiatry, Staff Psychiatrist, John D. Dingell VA Medical Center, Detroit, MI

     

    Ania Aniol, M.D.

    Year of Graduation: 2022

     

    Jody Wong, M.D.

    Year of Graduation: 2022

    Post-Residency: Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL

  • 2021

    2021 Alumni

    Lauren Alyssa-Wake, D.O.

    Year of Graduation: 2021

    Post Residency: 

     

    Haley Getzen, 

     

    Sandra Reyes, 

     

    Justin Gray

     

    Tyler Hecht

     

    Hiba Abu Suhaiban

     

    Dalia Mammo, M.D.

    Year of Graduation: 2021

    Post-Residency: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI

     

    Vindhya Baddigam, M.D.

    Year of Graduation: 2021

    Post-Residency: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, Wayne State University/Detroit Medical Center, Detroit, MI

     

    Yavuz Ince

     

    Navneet Patti

  • 2020

    Sunbal Ashraf
    Year of Graduation: 2020
    Post-residency: Inpatient Psychiatry, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center/Regional One Health, Memphis, TN

     

    Ashika Bains
    Year of Graduation: 2020
    Post-residency: Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Fellowship, Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA

     

    Alyssa Bottrell
    Year of Graduation: 2020
    Post-residency: Child and Adolescent Fellowship, Detroit Medical Center-Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

     

    Dorothy Bourdet
    Year of Graduation: 2020
    Post-residency: Child and Adolescent Fellowship, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

     

    Alexandru Cojanu
    Year of Graduation: 2020
    Post-residency: Emergency Psychiatry, SC

     

    Stephanie Davis
    Year of Graduation: 2020
    Post-residency: Child and Adolescent Fellowship, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA

     

    Ishan Gupta
    Year of Graduation: 2020
    Post-residency: Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship, University Hospital of Cleveland/Case Western University, Cleveland, OH

     

    Jane Harness
    Year of Graduation: 2020
    Post-residency: Child and Adolescent Fellowship, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

     

    Francesco Iacobelli
    Year of Graduation: 2020
    Post-residency: Inpatient psychiatry, Ascension St. John Hospital, Detroit, MI

     

    Karen Oteyza
    Year of Graduation: 2020
    Post-residency: Outpatient Psychiatry, Kaiser Permanente, Los Angeles, CA

  • 2019

    Takako Benn
    Year of Graduation: 2019
    Post-residency: Outpatient Psychiatry employment, MI

     

    Jorge Castillo-Gonzalez
    Year of Graduation: 2019
    Post-residency: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL

     

    Anindita Chakraborty
    Year of Graduation: 2019
    Post-residency: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, Detroit Medical Center- Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

     

    Umair Daimee
    Year of Graduation: 2019
    Post-residency: Inpatient Psychiatry employment, Washington, DC

     

    Sarah DeLeon
    Year of Graduation: 2019
    Post-residency: Outpatient Telepsychiatry employment, Orchard Lake, MI

     

    Daniel Goyes
    Year of Graduation: 2019
    Post-residency: Inpatient Psychiatry employment, McLaren Health Care, Port Huron, MI

     

    Kara Hunter
    Year of Graduation: 2019
    Post-residency: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, Detroit Medical Center- Wayne State University, Detroit, MI

     

    Robert Loman
    Year of Graduation: 2019
    Post-residency: Psychiatry employment

     

    Hannah Reynard
    Year of Graduation: 2019
    Post-residency: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

     

    Natalie Sadik
    Year of Graduation: 2019
    Post-residency: Psychiatry employment, MI

     

    Anne Spina
    Year of Graduation: 2019
    Post-residency: Forensic Fellowship, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

     

    Omar Waqhar
    Year of Graduation: 2019
    Post-residency: Psychiatry employment, Milwaukee, WI

  • 2018

    Shashank Agarwal, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2018
    Post-residency: Staff Psychiatrist, California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, Sacramento, CA

     

    Khushminder Chahal, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2018
    Post-residency: Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Fellowship, University of Rochester, NY

     

    Hadi Farah, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2018
    Post-residency: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, OR

     

    Ella Hong, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2018
    Post-residency: Research Fellowship, National Institute of Mental Health, Bethesda, MD

     

    Ahmed Mohammed, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2018
    Post-residency: St John Hospital and Medical Center, MI

     

    Gina Rana, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2018
    Post-residency: Clinical Outpatient Employment in Palm City, FL

     

    Gabriel Tobia, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2018
    Post-residency: Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Fellowship, University of Pennsylvannia, PA

     

    Musa Yilanli, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2018
    Post-residency: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, University of Arkansas, AR

  • 2017

    Rami Abukamil, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2017
    Post-residency: Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati OH

     

    Murtadha Abulhussein, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2017
    Post-residency: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, DMC/WSU

     

    Anita Chang, D.O.
    Year of Graduation: 2017
    Post-residency: Psychosomatic Medicine Fellowship, Stanford University, Stanford, CA

     

    Pawel Galecki, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2017
    Post-residency: Employment at Hawthorn Center

     

    Samad Hassan, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2017
    Post-residency: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, Missouri

     

    Randeep Hayer, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2017
    Post-residency: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, Meza, AZ

     

    Jananie Kumaran, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2017
    Post-residency: Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship, NY University School of Medicine, NY

     

    Aqeel Muhammad, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2017
    Post-residency: Denver, CO

     

    Jeffrey Pawlowski, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2017
    Post-residency: Henry Ford Medical Group, Novi, MI

  • 2016

    Deepti Challagolla, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2016
    Post-residency: Clinical job in South Carolina

    Ruma Hopkins, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2016
    Post-residency: Henry Ford Health Systems, Dearborn, MI

    Syed Hussain, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2016
    Post-residency: Clinical job in Alexian Brother in Greater Chicago, IL

     

    "The WSU/DMC Psychiatry program allows residents to hone their clinical skills through a variety of settings and excellent supervision. There is a particular and rather unique sense of family that this program fosters, and that support and mingling between the different classes sets us apart from many other programs in my mind. Our program director, Dr. Balon, as well as numerous other faculty members, are great advocates for the residents, and their interest in teaching and guiding the next generation of psychiatrists is clearly evident."

    Sheena Joychan, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2016
    Post-residency: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, The Institute of Living, Hartford, CT

     

    Kamalika Roy M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2016
    Post-residency: Psychosomatic Medicine Fellowship, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

    Surinder Sehdev, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2016
    Post-residency: Private Practice, Mercy Hospital, Chicago, IL

  • 2015

    "For me psychiatry was a path, rather than a career. I have come to appreciate this over the past 4 years, and it has   reinforced my passion as each year comes and goes. The Wayne program allowed me to develop professionally, and socially in a way that was consistent with my values and demeanor. I am particularly interested in forensic psychiatry, and the program has provided great research, clinical and networking opportunities. On a personal note, I enjoy outdoor activities, live music, tennis, athletics and new restaurants. I have been very happy living in Detroit the past 4 years, its thriving social scene provides tons of entertainment and a great balance to resident life."

    Nedishtra Naidoo, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2015
    Medical school: Ross University, Dominica
    Post-residency: Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship, University of Rochester, NC

     

    Angela Kallis, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2015
    Post-residency: Clinical Assistant Professor, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC


    Heather Helzer, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2015
    Post-residency: Staff Psychiatrist, John D. Dingell VAMC, Detroit, MI 

     

    Patricia Milner, D.O.
    Year of Graduation: 2015
    Post-residency: Family Medicine residency program, Cleveland, OH

     

    Yedishtra Naidoo, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2015
    Post-residency: Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

     

    Sean Prabhu, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2015
    Post-residency: Psychosomatic Medicine Fellowship, George Washington University, Washington, DC

     

    Jennifer Robinson, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2015
    Post-residency: Staff Psychiatrist, John D. Dingell VAMC, Detroit, MI

     

    Benjamin Williamson, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2015
    Post-residency: Active Duty as a Lieutenant in the Medical Corps of the US Navy

  • 2014

    "Looking back at my time at Wayne State, I really learned a lot in residency, especially during my third year when I had the most autonomy, as well as on-call. Dr. Balon is a relaxed humorous program director, which makes many of our didactics with him a joy. My class of residents were really close, and you could count on them, rain or shine. I believe the WSU/DMC Psychiatry Residency program is a great place to learn, and anyone who goes there will come out ready for real-world experiences in psychiatry."

    Shana Kirby, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2014
    Medical school: Wayne State University
    Post-residency: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, University of South Florida

     

    "The WSU/DMC Psychiatry Program helped me grow not just on a professional level but also on a personal level. The psychopathologies in various settings and the diverse patient population provided me a great learning experience.  The psychotherapy and psychopharmacology supervision are huge strengths of the program. Rotations are very well-rounded and designed to help you learn more and more as you progress through the post-graduate years.  Being on call at two different settings trains you well for all kinds of psychiatric emergencies.  One of the best features of this program is that it is very cohesive and collaborative. Dr. Balon, our program director, is very approachable, friendly, open, and accessible. He becomes your mentor, guide, and advocate. My co-residents were my home away from home. They were always there for me as a family for physical, mental, and emotional support.  The WSU/DMCProgram helped me train as an excellent psychiatrist and achieve my dream fellowship position. During my time there, I developed the most precious relationships with my mentors and colleagues, which I will continue to carry with me wherever I go."

    Meha Saxena, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2014
    Medical school: J.J.M Medical College, Davangere, India
    Post-residency: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, University of Southern California - Los Angeles

     

    Lydia DiTirro, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2014
    Post-residency: Outpatient practice (county clinic) in Northern California.


    Falyne Fry, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2014
    Post-residency: University of Michigan Child/Adolescent Program clinic part-time and part-time in private practice.

     

    Geoffrey May, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2014
    Post-residency: Department of Psychiatry at the University of Texas Southwestern, and Dallas VA, Dallas, TX.

     

    Mark Rodriguez, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2014
    Post-residency: Clinical employment in Scottsdale, Arizona

     

    Preya Sharma, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2014
    Post-residency: Behavioral Health Emergency Response, San Diego, CA.

     

    Kim Soden, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2014
    Post-residency: Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship Program at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

  • 2012

    Monifa Seawell, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2012
    Medical school: Wayne State University
    Post-residency: Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship, Case Western Reserve University, IL

    Faye Zuhairy, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2012
    Medical school: Wayne State University
    Post-residency: Inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, Community mental health

    Peter Grandon, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2012
    Medical school: University of Michigan
    Post-residency: Psychosomatic Psychiatry Fellowship, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

    Kristina Levang, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2012
    Medical school: American University of the Caribbean
    Post-residency: Addiction Psychiatry Fellowship, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI

  • 2011

    "The WSU/DMC Psychiatry program was thorough and well-rounded, providing us with hands-on experience. The balance between autonomy and supervision was ideal. My director was very encouraging and supportive of my mental health advocacy work outside of the program."

    Laurie Boore, M.D.
    Year of Graduation: 2011
    Post-residency: Completed Geriatric Psychiatry Fellowship, University of Michigan