Allan Brooks
Hometown: Louisville, KY
Medical School: University of Louisville School of Medicine
Residency: University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital
Previous lives: Chemical Engineering
Hobbies / Interests?: Cooking, computer/electronics building and repair
Current medical-related projects and/or professional passion(s)?: Study of lncRNA in cardiac fibroblast plasticity and fibrosis
Why did you choose Rochester for Fellowship training?: Rochester maintains an excellent clinical track record and complements it with a diverse group of faculty, staff and fellows.
Favorite Activities in Rochester: Hiking at local parks, exploring the finger lakes region
One word to describe yourself: Mellow
Elizabeth Lee
Hometown: Sacramento, CA
Medical School: Temple University School of Medicine
Residency: Oregon Health and Science University
Hobbies / Interests?: Riding my bike, cooking and eating good food
Why did you choose Rochester for Fellowship training?: I was looking for a strong clinical program with a supportive, collegial environment.
Favorite Activities in Rochester: Walking along the Erie Canal, trying new local restaurants, visiting the Finger Lakes region
Jacqueline Morris
Hometown: Amherst, New York
Medical School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYCOM)
Residency: University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
Hobbies / Interests?: Skiing/snowboarding, hiking, biking, traveling, reading, Buffalo sports
Why did you choose Rochester for Fellowship training?: Great well-rounded clinical cardiology training program near my hometown
Favorite Activities in Rochester: brunching, exploring new restaurants, biking/walking along the Erie Canal, visiting the Niagara or Finger Lake wineries
Emily Seif
Hometown: Holland, MI
Medical School: Michigan State University, College of Human Medicine (CHM)
Residency: University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC)
Hobbies / Interests: hiking, biking, traveling.
Why did you choose Rochester for Fellowship training: Great atmosphere, strong clinical education and opportunities
Favorite Activities in Rochester: Summer festivals, trying out all the local restaurants
Thomas Welch
Hometown: Muskegon, Michigan
Medical School: University of Virginia School of Medicine
Residency: University of Virginia
Hobbies / Interests?: traveling, exploring the vast array of breweries in Rochester & the Finger Lakes
Why did you choose Rochester for Fellowship training?: I knew that URMC would provide me with the opportunity to expand my research interests, see complex and diverse cardiac pathology and improve my ability to be an effective clinical educator.
Favorite Activities in Rochester: hanging out with co-fellows
Second Year (PGY-5)
Amanda Bennett
Hometown: Lake Oswego, OR
Medical School: Tulane School of Medicine
Residency: Ochsner Clinic Foundation
Hobbies / Interests?: Music performance, traveling, gardening, comic books/sci-fi
Why did you choose Rochester for Fellowship training?: A new perspective and a new location to broaden my horizons. Rochester has every aspect of training I could hope for in an affordable and friendly city.
Favorite Activities in Rochester: Nature walks in Washington Grove, local music festivals, wine tasting in the Finger Lakes, neighborhood parties
Syed Naqvi
Hometown: Galway, Republic of Ireland
Medical School: National University of Ireland, Galway
Residency: Pennsylvania Hospital, University of Pennsylvania
Hobbies / Interests?: Biking, running and eating out
Why did you choose Rochester for Fellowship training?: Well balanced program with availability of sub specialty fellowships. Strong academic center with excellent research opportunities.
Favorite Activities in Rochester: Hanging out in College town, Finger lakes, Rochester Public Market, Park Ave.
Michael Riordan
Hometown: Clifton, Virginia
Medical School: Albany Medical College
Residency: Rutgers- Robert Wood Johnson
Hobbies / Interests?: Anything Outdoors
Why did you choose Rochester for Fellowship training?: The opportunity to train at one of the premier Cardiology Fellowships in a collegial environment.
Favorite Activities in Rochester: Running/biking along the Erie canal, exploring new restaurants
Colin Wright
Hometown: Manlius, NY
Medical School: SUNY Upstate Medical University
Interests in Cardiology: Critical care, pulmonary embolism
Hobbies: Skiing, snowboarding, sailing, tennis, traveling, cooking, playing cello and piano
Favorite Activities in Rochester: Bringing my daughter to the beach and the zoo, going to the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra
Ayhan Yoruk
Hometown: Rochester, NY
Medical School: The George Washington University
Residency: University of Rochester
Hobbies / Interests: Spending time with family and friends, enjoying food and culture, exploring the world.
Why did you choose Rochester for Fellowship training: The University of Rochester's motto of Meliora, or ever better, is an ethic I personally witnessed as I grew up in the Rochester community and is what ultimately drew me back for training. In addition to world-class research and training, it is the involved mentorship and overall warm collegiality imbued throughout the program that makes it so special.
Favorite Activities in Rochester: Spending time with family and friends, exploring new restaurants and cafes, frequenting the Rochester public market, hiking/tennis/golf/basketball; always amazing myself with what Rochester has to offer.
Peter Bleszynski
Hometown: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Medical School: Jagiellonian University Medical College
Residency: University of Rochester
Hobbies / Interests: Traveling, trying new foods, working out, tennis, skiing
Why did you choose Rochester for Fellowship training: URMC provides outstanding education with a friendly atmosphere.
Favorite Activities in Rochester: Exploring Canandaigua lake on the boat, hiking through the beautiful parks, wine tours around the Finger lakes
Jesse Doran
Hometown: Sudbury, MA
Medical School: University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
Residency: University of Rochester Medical Center
Hobbies / Interests: Fishing, spending time in the Adirondacks, traveling, beer league softball, football (especially the New England Patriots)
Why did you choose Rochester for Fellowship training: Great atmosphere, wonderful faculty, balanced fellowship
Favorite Activities in Rochester: Trout & salmon fishing, Finger Lakes wineries, summer festivals, softball
Michael Gagnier
Hometown: Rochester, NY
Medical School: University at Buffalo School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Residency: University of Massachusetts
Hobbies / Interests: Working out, cooking, playing guitar, golf and playing other sports
Why did you choose Rochester for Fellowship training: Location close to family, complete training with EP, interventional cardiology, and advanced heart failure along with kind fellows and attendings
Favorite Activities in Rochester: Spending time in the finger lakes, trying new restaurants, going to Wegmans
Sinan Tankut
Hometown: Tulsa, OK
Medical School: University of Oklahoma
Residency: University of Rochester
Hobbies / Interests: Tennis, basketball, traveling, playing the piano, biking
Why did you choose Rochester for Fellowship training: Excellent clinical program with great opportunities to conduct research, supportive faculty and staff who are heavily invested in the education and training of fellows.
Favorite Activities in Rochester: Biking along the Erie Canal, golfing, spending time with friends and family, trying out new restaurants.
Michael Wilber
Hometown: Fairfax, VA
Medical School: Virginia Commonwealth University
Residency: University of Maryland
Hobbies / Interests: Cooking, eating, wine, beer, cocktails, travel, biking, NHL hockey, EPL football, playing music
Why did you choose Rochester for Fellowship training: Great blend of academic research opportunities with large breadth of clinical pathology and available experiences in all areas of cardiology. Affordable and beautiful city with nice people and plenty to do.
Favorite Activities in Rochester: Eating and drinking around Rochester and the finger lakes. Biking along the many river and canal paths. Hanging out with my wife and daughter at the Strong museum, public market, beach. Going to performances at the Eastman Theatre.