Categorical PGY-1
Fatima Arif, MD
Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Redlands, CA
About Dr. Arif:
Dr. Arif is a PGY-1 resident in General Surgery at Temple University. She is eager to explore the different subspecialties in general surgery and is currently interested in vascular and plastic surgery. She has performed research in breast and lung cancer under the mentorship of Dr. Eric Feliberti and has a strong interest in global surgery and medical advocacy.
Education:
- Undergraduate Institution: University of California Riverside
- Medical School: Eastern Virginia Medical School
- Additional Degrees: Masters of Biomedical Sciences, New York Medical College
Honors and Awards:
- Gold Humanism Honor Society, Eastern Virginia Medical School
- Distinction in Innovation and Leadership, Eastern Virginia Medical School
- Distinction in Service to the Community, Eastern Virginia Medical School
- Tylenol Future Care Scholarship, Eastern Virginia Medical School
- Joseph Collins Foundation Scholarship, Eastern Virginia Medical School
- Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society, University of California Riverside
Fun Facts:
- Hobbies/Interests: hot yoga, being a plant mom, traveling, learning new languages (currently working on Italian), and spending time with family and my cat Cleo.
- Favorite restaurant in Philly: Fogo de Chao Brazilian Steakhouse
- Fun Fact: Lived in Dublin, Ireland, for a year before medical school!
Lukasz Bogdan, MDPreferred Name: Lukasz (pronounce woo-cash)
Hometown: Guty, Poland
Education:
- Undergraduate Institution: City University of New York Baruch College
- Medical School: St. George’s University SOM
Fun Facts:
- Hobbies/Interests: martial arts, playing accordion
- Favorite restaurant in Philly: Cuba Libre
Nada Fadl, DO
Pronouns: she/her
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
About Dr. Nada Fadl:
Dr. Nada Fadl is a PGY-1 resident. She is interested in pursuing a career in trauma surgery or pediatric surgery, but is open to other subspecialities. Prior to medical school she worked for a suboxone Program. Nada is especially passionate about combatting healthcare disparities in underserved communities and opportunities in global surgery.
Education:
- Undergraduate Institution: Lafayette College
- Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Honors and Awards:
- Gold Humanism Honor Society, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
- Sigma Sigma Phi Honor Society, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Fun Facts:
- Hobbies/Interests: Football, especially the NY Giants, cooking, traveling, collecting vinyl records
- Favorite restaurants in Philly: Double Knot and Amada
Evelyn Londono, MD
Pronouns: she/her/ella
Hometown: New York, NY
About Dr. Londono:
Dr. Londoño is a PGY-1 resident in General Surgery at Temple. She is currently undecided about her choice of specialty but is interested in trauma and critical care. She is interested in health outcomes research and she is passionate about improving health care disparities. Her prior work has focused on improving access to surgical care and interpreter services for limited English proficiency communities. She is also passionate about increasing diversity in medicine and surgery.
Education:
Undergraduate Institution: University of Michigan
Medical School: University of Michigan
Fun Facts:
Hobbies/Interests: Latin dancing, traveling, cooking, dog sitting
Favorite restaurant in Philly: Any Colombian or Caribbean restaurant
María Victoria Suárez, MD
Preferred Name: María
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: Bogota, Colombia & White Plains, NY
About Dr. Suárez:
Dr. Suárez is a PGY-1 resident in General Surgery at Temple University. She is currently undecided about her choice of specialty but is interested in trauma and vascular surgery. Her other interests include clinical outcomes research, health disparities and mentorship.
Education:
- Undergraduate Institution: State University of New York at Geneseo
- Medical School: Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Honors and Awards:
- Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
Fun Facts:
- Hobbies/Interests: Solo backpacking and travel, gardening/house plants, concerts and dancing, visiting breweries and museums
- Favorite restaurant in Philly: TBD!
- Voted by her graduating medical school class as “Most Likely to Pick the Freshest Music in the OR”
Annie Madeline Thurman, MD
Preferred Name: Maddy
Pronouns: she/her/hers
Hometown: Lake Junaluska, NC
About Dr. Thurman:
Maddy Thurman is a PGY-1 resident. She is undecided about her future career in surgery, but has interests in pediatric surgery and improving access to healthcare.
Education:
- University of North Carolina at Asheville
- Wake Forest University School of Medicine
Honors and Awards:
- United States Public Health Service Excellence in Public Health Award, 2023
- NC Albert Schweitzer Fellow, 2022-2023
Fun Facts:
- Hobbies/Interests: anything outside! Walks, patios, climbing, hiking, camping. Also loves baking and traveling.
- Favorite restaurant in Philly: Ricky and Maria’s Pizza, because it is delicious and walking distance from her house
Carman Windom, MD
Preferred Name: Carm
Pronouns: He
Hometown: Columbia, SC
About Dr. Windom:
Dr. Windom is a PGY-1 resident. Prior to medical school, Carm worked in the mental health field providing direct care and case management services to individuals who were incarcerated. His current surgical interests include trauma/critical care and burn but he remains open to all subspecialty options. His other interests include clinical research and education. Carm will continue to advocate for resource-depleted communities throughout his career.
Education:
- Undergraduate Institution: Temple University; BA - Psychology
- Medical School: Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University; MD
- Additional Degrees: Bucks County Community College; AA - Psychology
Fun Facts:
- Hobbies/Interests: jazz piano, basketball, movies, new cuisine, boxing, skateboarding
- Favorite restaurant in Philly: Jong Ka Jib - authentic Korean food