CPSolvers Academy
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CPSolvers Academy — what is it?
We come for clinical reasoning, we stay for friends.
The CPSolvers Academy is a community of healthcare professionals from all over the world, united by a common goal: to democratize clinical reasoning education and deliberately work on the skills that make us great clinicians. Behind the scenes, we organize daily virtual morning reports, create schemas, podcast episodes, infographics, and much more.
Serving as the backbone of CPSolvers, Academy members share a passion for enhancing clinical skills and fostering meaningful connections that transcend borders and time.
Joining the Academy means:
- Getting an opportunity to nerd out and embrace your curiosity.
- Developing new skills and expanding your CV.
- Engaging in purposeful practice — targeted, repeated practice of skills like case summarization, hypothesis generation, and teaching, with feedback to help you grow.
- Building new friendships and connecting with people from different ends of the Earth.
- And ultimately, mastering the art of clinical reasoning and advocating for our patients.
Interested in joining us? Start by attending morning report, presenting a case, or reaching out to us directly to tell us why you’re interested. You can also hear from our co-founder, Rabih Geha, about how you can get involved! We welcome you to be part of our mission!
What’s it like to be part of the Clinical Problem Solvers Academy?
Academy Members
Rabih Geha
Rabih was born in Lebanon, and grew up mostly in Pakistan before coming to the US to attend Boston College and then Brown for medical school. He completed residency and chief residency at UCSF. Rabih splits his time between the Emergency Room and the inpatient teaching wards. Within diagnosis, Rabih enjoys creating diagnostic schemas; this interest in crafting logical solutions dates back to the good old days of high school math, most of which he learned from his dad.
Reza Manesh
Reza was born in Tehran, and grew up mostly in Pittsburgh. He graduated from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and completed internal medicine residency at UCSF. He works as a hospitalist, primarily taking care of patients with medical students and residents. Reza’s passions include lifting heavy weights, eating at chipotle, and studying at coffee shops. His life hero is his grandfather. His ultimate goal is to share his excitement and love of clinical problem-solving with others.
Şeyma Yildirim
Şeyma is a final-year medical student at Charité University Berlin with a deep passion for Internal Medicine and Dermatology, particularly enjoying Clinical Reasoning. Beyond her studies, she delights in spending time with friends, exploring museums, watching true-crime documentaries, and savoring cuisine from diverse cultures.
Ravi Singh
Ravi (Ravitej) Singh is originally from London U.K
Currently, he is the Interim Program Director for Sinai Hospital Internal medicine residency program in Baltimore and medicine clerkship director for GW School of medicine regional medical campus. He is a faculty member at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.
In his free time he enjoys watching and playing soccer, NFL and doing DIY projects and learning new crafts and hobbies.
Yazmin Heredia
Yazmin Heredia, a Mexican graduate from the Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán, cultivated a profound interest in Public Health, Medical Education, and Health Equity during her medical training. In her spare time, she finds joy in nurturing her plants, honing her skills in the fine arts, or immersing herself in learning a new language.
Ibrahim Omer
Born and raised in Saudi Arabia to Saudi and Sudanese parents, Ibrahim is a medical student driven by a passion for clinical reasoning and public health policy. His view of Global Health and medicine is shaped by his upbringing in Jeddah, home to the most culturally diverse communities in the Middle East and North Africa. In his free time, Ibrahim explores his cultural heritage through Arabic calligraphy and playing on the Oud.
Jas Bajwa
Jas is born and raised in Toronto, Canada. After completing medical school in Tennessee, he completed family medicine training in Rochester, NY. He is passionate about hospital medicine, primary care, and medical education. He currently practices at Rochester Regional Health. Outside of medicine, he loves playing multiple sports, traveling and outdoor activities such as mountaineering & kayaking. He also loves making (but not as much he loves eating) homemade gelato and has made strides on making an excellent Pistachio gelato.
Débora Loureiro
Débora was born in Brazil where she graduated from UNICEUB University of Law. After passing the Brazilian Bar to become a lawyer, she soon realized her passion was medicine and moved to Buenos Aires, Argentina to study at the Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de Buenos Aires. Her interests include clinical reasoning, pulmonary and critical care. Outside Medicine she enjoys a variety of exercises including Crossfit, running and cycling. She also loves to travel and indulge in wine tasting.
Youssef Saklawi
Youssef was born and raised in Beirut, Lebanon. A proud #IMG, he transitioned to Emory University, where he is currently immersed in his residency training in internal medicine and hoping to pursue a career in hospital medicine. Driven by his passion for clinical reasoning, Youssef is committed to serving underserved populations and embracing the humanitarian aspects of medicine. Outside the realm of medicine, he finds joy in watching and playing football (soccer), trying new restaurants, travel and open-mic storytelling.
Madellena Conte
Maddy was born and raised in San Francisco, CA. She completed her undergraduate degree at Dartmouth College, her Master’s of Science in Global Health at UCSF, and her MD degree at the Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell in New York. She is an incoming PGY-1 at the University of Colorado in Denver. Outside of medicine, Madellena loves to travel, meet new people, run, figure skate and really do anything outdoors.
Maryana Mendonça
Maryana, a Brazilian medical graduate, is pursuing her dream of becoming a physician in the US. Besides her passion for clinical reasoning and medical education, she volunteers with the diabetes education team at Duke Raleigh Hospital and advocates for patients. Her interests include internal medicine, disease prevention, and improving quality of life. She enjoys story-telling podcasts, discovering new coffee shops, cooking Brazilian dishes, exploring cities by scooter, and pilates.
María Jimena Alemán
María was born and raised in Guatemala. After suffering from long-standing neurophobia, she has embraced her love for neurology and will soon be starting her neurology residency at the University of California San Francisco. She looks forward to dedicating her life to improving neurological care and education around the globe. Maria loves art and culture and is currently obsessed with textiles and flowers.
Mukund Raguram
Mukund grew up in Hagatna, Guam, and Portland, Oregon. He studied Spanish literature and cell biology at UC Berkeley, worked as a housing navigator, and is now a medical student at UC San Francisco in the PRIME program. Mukund is interested in health systems advocacy, housing insecurity, and addiction medicine. In his free time, Mukund is an avid deep sky astrophotographer and visual astronomer.
Valeria Roldán
Vale is a recent graduate from Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia in Lima, Peru. She is hoping to pursue Neurology residency. Within medicine she is passionate about the intersection between neuro and trans health, medical education and clinical reasoning. Outside of medicine, she enjoys running, specially on trails, reading, writing, dancing and spending time with her family and friends by the beach.
Lea Bischof
Lea, born and raised in Austria, recently graduated from the Medical University of Graz. She’s passionate about Clinical Reasoning, Medical Education, and General Internal Medicine, with a special focus on Rheumatology. Lea aims to inspire others through teaching and critical thinking, striving to enhance medical education in German-speaking countries. Beyond medicine, she enjoys reading, hiking, dancing, meeting new people, and exploring their stories. A lover of travel, she’s drawn to mountainous landscapes whenever she ventures abroad.
Noah Nakajima
Brazilian by birth, physician by training. Proud CPSolvers team member. Incoming IM resident at WashU, in St. Louis! Passionate about all things clinical reasoning, medical education, videogames, and fantasy books.
Jack Penner
Jack Penner was born and raised in Los Gatos, CA (a small town about an hour south of San Francisco). He is now a general internist at the San Francisco VA Medical Center where he sees patients and teaches residents and medical students in the urgent care clinic, emergency room, inpatient wards, and morning report. Outside of residency, he is a fan of brewing coffee, reading, and spending time in the ocean whenever he can.
Sharmin Shekarchian
Sharmin was born and raised in Iran before moving to the Bay Area. She finished her internal medicine residency at UCSF and now works as a hospitalist with a focus on medical education. Her interests include clinical reasoning and curriculum design. Sharmin is an avid tennis and soccer fan and loves traveling and spending time with family and friends. She knows every episode of Friends by heart, thinks there is never a bad time to drink coffee and she’s a big fan of a good laugh.
Samy Mady
Samy was born and raised in Austria and is a recent graduate from the Medical University of Graz, where he also recently started his residency. He is an aspiring Gastroenterologist with a deep passion for Internal Medicine, Clinical Reasoning and Medical Education and strives to improve medical education in german-speaking countries. Outside of medicine he enjoys sports, traveling and spending time with friends and family.
Sawsan Sweilmeen
Sawsan is a newly graduated doctor from Jordan with roots in Saudi Arabia. She’s set her sights on becoming an internist and dreams of doing her residency in the US. In her spare time, she loves baking and watching sitcoms while savoring her morning coffee. She’s passionate about sharpening her clinical reasoning skills and making a positive impact on her patients’ lives.
Parisa Abedi
Parisa was borned and raised in Iran, is deeply involved in innovative cancer research at Yale Medical School. She loves clinical reasoning and is excited to apply for an internal medicine residency soon to continue making a difference in patient care. Parisa finds joy and peace in nature, often spending her free time outdoors. She’s a true coffee lover, relishing the simple pleasure of a good cup of coffee. Cooking is another passion of hers, giving her a way to connect with family and friends over delicious meals.
Austin Rezigh
Austin is a clinician educator and general internist in Texas. He has a passion for primary care and the unparalleded connection with patients, along with diagnostic conundrums, it provides. Outside of medicine he enjoys exercising and all things food (cooking, eating, trying new restaurants).
Alec Rezigh
Alec is a clinician-educator and hospitalist at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He loves clinical reasoning, a good diagnostic mystery, and teaching learners. Outside of medicine he loves basketball, checking out new restaurants, and spending time with his wife and kids.
Mark Heslin
Mark was born and raised in southern New Jersey and attended Cooper Medical School in Camden, New Jersey. He is a current third-year internal medicine resident at the University of Pennsylvania. He is an incoming academic hospitalist at Stanford. His clinical interests include medical education, clinical reasoning, diagnostic error, and the use of innovative technology to disseminate the teaching of clinical reasoning. Outside of medicine, Mark loves to travel (he recently came back from a global health trip to Botswana), cook (and eat!), and spending time outdoors.
Anmolpreet Kaur
Anmol was born and raised in Ludhiana, Punjab, India. She completed her medical school in Amritsar in 2023. Being a first-generation Doctor, she credits all her success and motivation to God and her family whom she loves immensely. She believes that helping people in need heals her as well. She loves spending time with her family and loved ones, playing cricket, singing, dancing especially to the beats of Bhangra, creating artsy stuff, presentations! She loves clinical reasoning and is looking forward to apply to Internal Medicine in the near future. As difficult as it might be, hope and persistence is the key! 🙂
Abeer Mosleh
Abeer was born and raised in Palestine.Incoming PGY1 at the Willis Knighton in Louisiana.she’s always passionate about clinical reasoning, learning new things,as well as teaching where she can dive solving medical puzzles.When she’s not donning her white coat, you will find her singing or painting.And she’s always up for an adventure , making memories that last a lifetime.
Kirtan Patolia
Kirtan is a second-year Internal Medicine resident from John H. Stroger Jr., Hospital of Cook County, Chicago. He relishes being the CPSolvers team member, as solving cases and generating differential diagnoses are his biggest passions. You will frequently find him sharing clinical cases on VMR. Outside of medicine, he likes to read fiction, particularly Agatha Christie and Nancy Drew novels. He also loves kite flying, especially using various techniques and maneuvers to fly the kites.
Hui Ting Ruan
Hui Ting is an oncology research fellow at the Cleveland Clinic and an incoming IM resident at St. Elizabeth Youngstown Hospital. She is of Chinese origin but was born and raised in Venezuela. Hui Ting traveled around the world working as a physician onboard luxury cruise lines. She enjoys clinical reasoning and is interested in Gastroenterology. Outside of medicine, she loves to travel and spend time with her husband and two Golden Retrievers in addition to trying new food. When not working, she can be found working for local and national brands as a professional lifestyle model.
Alex Smith
Alex was raised in Great Neck, NY. He earned his undergraduate biomedical engineering degree at Vanderbilt University then his medical degree at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He completed his residency, and chief residency in internal medicine at North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center of the Zucker School of Medicine. Alex will be pursuing a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at Columbia University. Outside of medicine, he enjoys sports and all things related to Star Wars or the Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul universe.
Ayesha Ghoto
Ayesha was born in Pakistan and raised in Saudi Arabia. As the first female Physician in her family, she attended RCSI for medical school on the small beautiful island of Bahrain where she found her love for an expanding food pallet. She is an incoming PGY-1 Internal Medicine Resident at OHSU Hillsboro, and is aiming towards specializing in Cardiology. Her passion is experimenting with all types of cuisines (I spend more time decorating the food), and re-watching Friends every 6 months. Outside of Medicine, I love building things from scratch and can build a Lego set for hours and hours!
Umbish Dino
Umbish is an incoming PGY1 at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Born in New York, her personality mirrors the city’s vibrant spirit. She’s a proud mother to Rayyan and a passionate singer who enjoys exploring new eateries as a true foodie. Meeting new people and sharing knowledge through teaching bring her immense joy, as she firmly believes that the best way to learn is by teaching. With a deep passion for medicine, she aspires to be a cardiologist one day and inspire women to be their best selves.
Bettina Tenorio
Bettina was born and raised in a small town in the Philippines. She got her MD and MBA degrees from the Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health. She has the utmost passion for clinical reasoning and medical education, with a strong emphasis on patient-centered care. Outside of medicine, she absolutely loves to watch monster movies, read Mary Oliver’s poetry, and talk about The Amazing Race.
Shreyas Nandyal
Shreyas is an Internal Medicine resident at Cook County Health & Hospitals in Chicago. He was born and raised in Hyderabad, India, where he attended medical school. After discovering the Clinical Problem Solvers podcast, which resonated with him on a medical and philosophical level, he was inspired to commit a lifetime to improving his diagnostic reasoning skills. He finds joy in learning and teaching medicine, particularly through tweetorials among other mediums. He believes that life is always a ‘work in progress’ and believes in the mantra of being a better person today than yesterday.
Hee Mun
Hee Mun was born and raised in Korea. She studied computer science at UT Austin and medicine at Chungbuk National University in Korea. She loves critical reasoning and has a deep passion for GI and neurology.
Outside of medicine, she enjoys dancing the waltz, tango, and salsa, and spends her free time cooking Asian foods and inviting friends to have a good time.
Laura Araujo
Laura was born in Brazil. She attends medical school at Universidade Federal de São João Del Rei. Her passions are clinical reasoning, medical education, and communication. Her biggest dream is becoming a teaching physician and taking long walks to go to work while enjoying the sun.
Outside of Medicine, she enjoys spending time with her family (which includes her 3 cats and 3 dogs), dancing, writing her thoughts down and creating graphic designs. If her life was a movie, the soundtrack would be ready (it’s true, she’s made that playlist).
Andrew Sanchez
Andrew is a rising hospitalist-educator at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Meeting inpatients and working with them to achieve diagnostic clarity is his primary clinical passion, and his interest in diagnosing the undifferentiated patient is the driving force behind deep interest in learning and teaching diagnostic reasoning. On X/Twitter (@ASanchez_PS), he is known for creating and sharing schemas for both common and uncommon clinical dilemmas, and he is currently developing a new podcast space for Dx enthusiasts: Diagnostic Atypia.
Ashutosh Upadhyaya
Ashutosh Upadhyaya, born in India and raised in Nepal, attended medical school there. He’s soon joining SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in St. Louis as an Internal Medicine resident. He’s passionate about accessible medical education for healthcare equity. Beyond medicine, he explores tech, experiments with recipes, and enjoys playing cricket, favoring precision over power.
Nidhi Patel
Nidhi is a PGY2 in internal medicine at Emory University. She grew up in South Florida and went to University of Miami for undergrad and for medical school. Clinically she is interested in prevention of atherosclerotic disease, cardiac imaging and women’s health in cardiology! In her free time, she loves to catch a morning sunrise, and loves being outdoors to try adventurous activities including white water rafting, kayaking, and fast roller coasters.
Ethan Chiu
Ethan was born in Canada and raised in Taiwan. He is currently in his final year of medical school and plans to undergo an additional two years of general medicine training before pursuing a residency in internal medicine in the United States. His passion lies in clinical reasoning, gastroenterology, and rheumatology.Outside of medicine, Ethan enjoys long-distance running, watching basketball and baseball games (he is a huge fan of the New York Knicks and the New York Yankees), and spending quality time with friends and family.
Ximena Chavarria
Ximena, born & raised in Guatemala, holds an MD-MBA from Universidad Francisco Marroquin. She completed her MBA studies at Tulane University. As an incoming intern at Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, she’s passionate about Med-Ed. Ximena founded a Spirulina-focused business to combat malnutrition in Guatemala, inspired by her rural medical practice. She enjoys cooking, watching NY Yankees, & true crime shows. She’s also a devoted dog lover, caring for her rescued pup, Winnie.
David Serantes
David was born in Madrid, Spain, and is an Internal Medicine resident there. He loves learning, especially diagnostics and clinical reasoning. Outside of medicine, he enjoys reading (especially novel, chronicles and History/Sociology essays), playing soccer (indoor football) and running.
Francisco Alexandrino
Francisco, originally from Lisbon, Portugal, earned his medical degree at the University of Lisbon before pursuing a research fellowship in Cardiology in Rochester, MN. He’s set to start his internal medicine residency at Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Beyond Medicine, Francisco is a global citizen, sports enthusiast, and avid reader of philosophical and historical fiction. His adventurous spirit has taken him to over 35 countries, fueling his passion for connecting with diverse cultures.
Jiazhang Xing
Jia is an incoming PGY-1 at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. She was born and raised in Yunnan, China. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Biology at Tsinghua University and received her medical education from Peking Union Medical College. She has a passion for oncology and enjoys connecting with patients. Outside of medicine, she enjoys outdoor activities, traveling, yoga, and watching sitcoms. Her favorite travel destination is Tanzania, and her favorite sitcom is Young Sheldon.
Vijay Balaji K
Vijay was born and raised in Bangalore, India. He is currently a Pulm-Crit fellow at AIIMS Jodhpur. He is passionate about clinical reasoning, medical education, EKG, POCUS and teaching. Outside of medicine he enjoys contemplating Indian philosophy, cooking and playing basketball.
Elena Storz
Elena is a final year medical student from Berlin, Germany. She has a strong passion for medical education and clinical reasoning. Outside of medicine she loves being outdoors, hiking, cycling and being with friends and family.
Yuki Ohnishi
Yuki was born and raised in the countryside of Fukuoka, Japan and graduated from Okayama University, School of Medicine in 2020. She completed 4 years of training as a general internal medicine physician and is preparing for applying to a US residency to become a full-fledged international primary care physician. To elevate the quality of care for medically underrepresented populations, she strives to support first-generation students and the LGBTQ+ community, which are not yet fully advocated in Japan. Outside of medicine, she enjoys watching baseball and traveling.
Amal Naji
Amal Naji grew up in Lebanon and moved to the US for infectious disease research and then residency. She is currently a 2nd year internal medicine resident at AU/UGA-Piedmont in Athens , Georgia. Within medicine, she is interested in infectious disease, clinical reasoning and medical education. Outside of medicine, she enjoys running , pilates and tubing with her friends.
Mohammad Alsanea
Mohammad is a PGY2 IM resident from Saudi Arabia at King Faisal Special Hospital & Research Center. He graduated with honors from King Abdulaziz University. Motivated by a personal loss, he is dedicated to lifelong learning & patient-centered care. Mohammad loves clinical reasoning & medical education. Outside medicine, he enjoys swimming, running, tennis, calisthenics, outdoor activities, traveling, & the sea. He looks forward to continuing his journey overseas.
Mengyu Zhou
Mengyu grew up in Beijing, China. In medical school she met a visiting professor from UCSF that would inspire and shape her career forever. She completed residency at Tufts in Boston and worked at UCSF for a year as a hospitalist, before joining her family in Portland, Oregon. In the pursuit of a clinician-educator career, she finds joy in the lifelong journey of learning and teaching in clinical reasoning. She is a POCUS enthusiast, and has a part-time role in clinical informatics. Outside of medicine, as a mom of three, she enjoys spending time with her family, as well as listening to audiobooks and learning Spanish.
Kiara Camacho-Caballero
Kiara, a Peruvian native, graduated from medical school in Lima. Now, she’s starting her PGY-1 Internal Medicine residency at NCH Healthcare in Florida. She’s keen on medical education and research, especially in geriatrics and cardiology. Beyond medicine, she loves coffee, running, swimming, and walks with her husband and dog. Kiara aspires to specialize in cardiology, focusing on improving cardiovascular health in older adults. Her dream is to own an espresso machine & travel to Japan.
Amanda Barreto
Amanda was born and raised in Brazil. Her passions are Internal Medicine and Clinical Reasing. Loves to communicate and bring happiness to medicine. Loves to teach and has the goal of becoming a medical teacher.
Outside of medicine, she loves listening to music and singing, playing with her dog and spending time with her family.
Gerardo Luna-Peralta
Gerardo was born and raised in Lima, Peru. Currently he is at his 5th year of med school in Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, the oldest university in the Americas. He has a passion for Neurology and for clinical reasoning in general. He also loves to learn and to teach younger students inside and outside his university, and he has founded a Neuroscience Interest Club with other students equally passioned in the field. Outside of medicine, he enjoys to ride his bicycle, read novels and hanging out with his friends.
Oumaima Outani
Oumaima was born and raised in Morocco where she recently graduated from Medical school as the first doctor in her extended family. She is passionate about global health, narrative medicine and clinical reasoning and she is excited to apply for Internal Medicine residency in the US. Outside of medicine, Oumaima loves spending time with her family, playing with her cat Mshisha. She also enjoys watching sunsets, trying new coffee beans and inventing new dad jokes.
Tansu Eris
Tansu, originally from Türkiye, completed her undergraduate studies in Vermont and medical school in Istanbul. She is now an internal medicine resident at Mount Sinai Morningside-West with an interest in medical education and health equity. She is dedicated to caring for both humans and animals, particularly stray cats. Tansu enjoys traveling to explore new cultures and indulging in diverse cuisines. She loves dancing, including Lindy Hop, and all water activities, from swimming and snorkeling to scuba diving or simply relaxing by the water.
Julia Schlender
Julia, a final year medical student at Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Germany, is passionate about clinical reasoning and committed to continuous growth. Creating a safe space for patients, she values global knowledge exchange through experiences in Ghana, Sweden, and Chicago. Interested in Infectious Diseases or Nephrology/Rheumatology, she enjoys sports like field hockey, tennis, running, cycling, and swimming for balance. Outside medicine, she loves cooking, playing cards, dancing, and reading. Looking forward to residency, she faces a tough decision between staying close to loved ones or pursuing opportunities abroad.
Zakariyya Gardee
Zakariyya is a South African medical graduate currently completing his internship in Cape Town. He has an unwavering passion for clinical reasoning and aspires to specialize in Internal Medicine. His dream is to enhance teaching methods and improve the culture of how junior medical staff are treated. Outside of medicine, he is a long-suffering Manchester United fan with staunch opinions on specialty coffee, cooking, and why Breaking Bad is the greatest TV show of all time
Sohil Patel
Sohil is a final-year medical student at UCSF, passionate about using clinical reasoning to advance health care, particularly in mitigating health disparities. Outside of medicine, Sohil loves anything aviation-related, hiking, and traveling.
Aye Chan Moe Thant
Aye graduated from the University of Medicine, Mandalay, Myanmar, and has been working with her mentor neurologist, one of only three neurologists serving the 23 million population of Upper Myanmar. Witnessing the challenges faced by patients from underserved areas and hearing their stories, she is dedicated to global neurology and health equity to uplift those in need. She is going to apply for a neurology residency. Outside of medicine, she spends time playing piano, jogging along the trails, and listening to music.
Vini Barzon
Vini is a medical student from Brazil with a passion for clinical reasoning, teaching, and literature. He enjoys playing soccer with his university team and discussing technological advancements. Before starting his medical studies, he lived in Argentina for a few years. He is now focused on pursuing a residency in Internal Medicine.
Johann Alexandre
Johann was born and raised in Cameroon and recently graduated from medical school in Morocco. He is currently pursuing a master’s in clinical investigation at the University of Barcelona. Johann is passionate about clinical reasoning, and research on non-communicable diseases and global health. Outside of medicine, he enjoys surfing and long-distance running.
Patricia Sossoh
Patricia was born and raised in Cameroon and graduated from medical school in China. Driven by a passion to serve others, she has journeyed across continents. Committed to clinical reasoning and lifelong learning, Patricia enjoys presenting cases and sharing discussions in the VMR space. She is applying for an Internal Medicine residency in the US and is excited about this new journey. Beyond medicine, Patricia is an avid audiobook consumer, hiker, and finds inspiration in nature. She loves *Downtown Abbey*, considers *Laws of Human Nature* by Robert Greene a great book, and always welcomes a piece of chocolate.
Kuchal Agadi
Kuchalambal (Kuchal) Agadi is a fitness enthusiast. Loves a good kettlebell workout, baking and enjoys reading books.
Masah Mardini
Masah was born and raised in the UAE, where she also attended medical school. Her discovery of CPS sparked a deep interest in clinical reasoning and medical education. Outside of medicine, she enjoys running, staying active, and watching live theatre.
Franco Murillo
Franco was born and raised in Cusco-Peru. Currently finishing Internal Medicine at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, and wants to become a Rheumatologist with a focus on a career as a clinician educator. He is passionate about coffee and boardgames. He secretly wants to become a part-time Barista and start his own Boardgame club.
Rahul Pottabathini
Rahul is a recent medical graduate from Hyderabad, India. He is passionate about the analytical and problem-solving aspects of internal medicine. Rahul is deeply committed to serving underserved communities and aims to bring meaningful change to people’s lives. Outside of medicine, he enjoys cooking Indian cuisines, especially palak paneer, reading non-fiction books, and practicing guided meditation and yoga.
Abolfazl Khosravi
I’m a medical student in Tehran, very passionate about the complexity of medicine and medical reasoning. Before medicine I was deeply involved in technology and engineering but medicine stole my heart. I’m also a Huge nerd, and I love all things puzzle, from videogames to high stakes clinical puzzles.
Seeme Rukh
Seeme, a medical graduate from Pakistan, is committed to continuous learning and professional growth while serving her community. Outside of her medical career, she finds joy in creating candles, symbolizing her desire to illuminate the lives of her patients, colleagues, and community, just as a candle illuminates its surroundings. She also enjoys watching thriller shows.
Jerome Deas
Jerome is a rising Internal Medicine Chief Residents at the Medical University of South Carolina. He is passionate about clinical reasoning, curriculum development, and mentorship. He plans to pursue a career in academic oncology where he plans to focus on medical education, quality improvement, and reducing health care disparities for patients in South Carolina. Outside of medicine, he enjoys watching basketball and football, and spending time with his family.
Lera Novotnaia
Lera was born and raised in Saint Petersburg — a city that is known for its rich culture and bizarre weather. As a final-year medical student, she is passionate about Internal Medicine, Rheumatology and challenging clinical scenarios. She also enjoys swimming, riding the emotional rollercoaster while watching Warriors games, and serving as her cat’s personal entertainer.
Daniel Mathew
Dan is an Internal Medicine resident at Emory University School of Medicine with a deep passion for medical education and clinical reasoning. Aspiring to a career in Critical Care Cardiology, he hopes to shape the next generation of physicians through efforts in graduate medical education and mentorship. When he’s not in the hospital, you’ll find him exploring the Atlanta Beltline, playing Mario Kart/Smash with friends, or pushing his limits as an amateur powerlifter.
Shriya Upadhyaya
Shriya is a medical graduate from Nepal and has worked as a medical officer in a rural hospital in Nepal. She is interested in pursuing residency in Internal Medicine in the United States. In her leisure time, she enjoys singing, dancing, and exploring new recipes. She also loves traveling to new places.
Leul Yosef Tamrat
Leul was born and raised in Ethiopia. He went to medical school and did a residency in Internal Medicine at St. Paul’s Hospital Millennium Medical College. Now a young assistant professor of internal medicine, he is passionate about clinical reasoning, diagnostics, medical education, and medical history. Besides medicine, he loves watching football, playing traditional Ethiopian musical instruments (Mesenqo, krar and Begena), and studying Ge’ez philology.
Sebastian Green
Nowrine Farid
Raised in the UAE and Canada, Nowrine has a global view of the world that influences her approach to life. A medical school graduate from India, she enjoys learning with the CPSolver community and is committed to being the best physician she can be. Outside of medicine, she enjoys sketching, running, and playing basketball.
Zakariyya Ellemdin
Zakariyya is a medical doctor from South Africa with a strong passion for internal medicine, neurology, and clinical reasoning. He thrives on tackling complex diagnostic challenges and is committed to lifelong learning. He is the founder of The Study Doc, a platform dedicated to teaching evidence-based study strategies and learning science to help students and junior doctors succeed. He is deeply committed to medical education and is excited to contribute to the CPS Academy community.
Nikola Vladic
Born and raised in Croatia, Nikola is a medical graduate currently pursuing a PhD at the Medical University of Vienna, where his research focuses on cancer-associated thrombosis. He is passionate about clinical research, clinical reasoning, teaching, and the application of evidence-based physical examination in practice. Outside of medicine, Nikola enjoys traveling the world and spending time with his loved ones.
Saketh Vinjamuri
Born and raised in India, Saketh grew up in a family of software engineers and computer science enthusiasts. Immersed in technology from an early age, he developed a parallel fascination with medicine during his time at Gandhi Medical College in Hyderabad. He is deeply interested in the intersection of technology and healthcare and is excited to explore how innovation can transform the way we understand, diagnose, and deliver care.
Krithika Kripashankar
Krithika is an Internal Medicine resident from Bangalore, India, currently preparing to pursue residency training in the United States. A lifelong lover of crime novels—beginning with Nancy Drew and Agatha Christie—she finds a natural parallel in clinical medicine, where each case unfolds like a mystery, guiding physicians to uncover the root cause. Trained in Indian classical music, she finds endless joy in listening to M.S. Subbulakshmi. Driven by curiosity, her personal motto is to learn something new every day.
Julia Zanco
Julia is a recent medical graduate from Brazil with a passion for both fitness and art. She enjoys going to the gym accompanied by Brazilian music and finds joy in drawing and reading during her free time. An avid traveler, she especially loves visiting beaches and exploring new cultures, all while maintaining a deep connection to her home country. Brazil’s tropical climate, vibrant culture, and natural beauty continue to be a source of pride and inspiration for her.
Eugene Paa Kofi Bondzie
Eugene is a Medical Officer and clinical/public health researcher from Ghana. While he manages cases across a broad range of specialties, his passion for clinical reasoning draws him particularly toward Internal Medicine. Outside of medicine, he enjoys playing the keyboard, exploring video games, and honing his cooking skills. Three words that best describe him are analytical, versatile, and passionate.
Sarah Blaine
Sarah is from Claremont, California, USA and an MD/MSc student at Emory School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. She fell in love with clinical reasoning as an MS1 via the Emory Clinical Reasoning Interest Group. Her spare time outside of research, clinical duties, and teaching is spent rock climbing, practicing guitar, and playing with her dog, Pluto. She is applying into Neurology. If you see her, say hi!
Marcela Araujo de Oliveira Santana
Marcela was born and raised in a small village in Minas Gerais, Brazil. She completed medical school in Brazil and is currently a third-year internal medicine resident at WashU. Her clinical interests include clinical reasoning, medical education, and infectious diseases. Outside of medicine, Marcela enjoys reading (especially fantasy, dystopias, and magical realism), cooking, and playing board games with friends.
Thabiso Glen Mpotsang
Glen, a medical student at the University of Botswana with a strong interest in cardiology and neurology. Born and raised in Botswana, he aims to pursue a residency in internal medicine in the United States within the next few years. Outside academics, he enjoys football especially watching Messi and Manchester City, along with playing video games and long-distance running.
Jeffrey Shen
Jeffrey is an academic rheumatologist whose early love for guessing TV plot twists with his parents sparked a lifelong passion for clinical problem solving. He is especially drawn to caring for misunderstood patients, striving to offer empathetic and thoughtful care. At work, he leads the weekly case conference and co-directs a neuro-rheumatology clinic. Outside of medicine, he enjoys watching anime with his two kittens and—less successfully—singing in the shower.
Magnus Bock
Born and raised in Denmark, Magnus is a medical doctor and PhD student at Copenhagen University Hospital, researching infective endocarditis. He’s passionate about clinical medicine and infectious diseases. Outside of work, he enjoys biking, cooking, and spending time with friends.
Gillian Zipursky
Gillian is a second-year medical student at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York. She studied philosophy and biology as an undergraduate and is fascinated by how clinical reasoning blends logic, uncertainty, and human connection. Her interests are wide-ranging, and she’s explored pediatrics through research in pediatric virology and liver disease. Outside of medicine, she enjoys running, baking (especially anything involving chocolate), and saying hi to every dog she passes.
Manaswini Keshav
Manaswini Keshav was born and raised in Bangalore, India, where she recently completed medical school. She is an aspiring internist passionate about clinical reasoning, teaching, and patient-centered care. She strives for community education and upliftment. Outside medicine, she’s a trained Bharatanatyam dancer who enjoys outdoorsy adventures, pilates, and playing the violin. A self-proclaimed ice cream connoisseur, she loves discovering new flavors wherever she goes.
Eyron Cato
Eyron was born in the Philippines and grew up in Queens, NY. He returned to the Philippines for medical school, earning his MD at St. Luke’s Medical Center – College of Medicine, where he developed a passion for internal medicine and clinical reasoning. In his free time, he enjoys overanalyzing musicals, films, and TV shows, attending music festivals, and watching videos on commercial aviation. He hopes to become an internist and someday earn a pilot’s license.
Bahae Eddine El Kheyyat
Bahae is a first-generation physician from Meknes, Morocco, who pursued his medical studies at ZSMU. He is passionate about clinical reasoning and internal medicine, and also enjoys language learning, debating, traveling, and swimming.
Evan Guaderrama
Evan is a medical student at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences in Yakima Washington. Evan is particularly interested in working with complex patients in high-acuity settings, where critical thinking and quick decision-making are essential. As a Washington native, Evan enjoys spending his free time outdoors. Whether snowboarding in the winter or hiking in the summer, he finds balance in the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest.
Mohammed Zubaidi
Mohammed, is a medical graduate born and raised in Baghdad, Iraq. Passionate about clinical reasoning, medical imaging, MedTech and Innovation. Outside of medicine, he enjoys cycling, swimming, and socializing with friends.
Fahed Mursal Mohammed
Fahed is a final-year medical student from Kerala, India, who fell in love with diagnostic reasoning thanks to incredible mentors. He can talk internal medicine 24/7 and never gets tired of a good clinical puzzle. Outside the hospital, he enjoys football, lifting weights, traveling, and exploring great food. A passionate FC Bayern München fan, he brings the same energy to medicine as he does to match day. He’s thrilled to learn, grow, and share curiosity with the CP Solvers community.
Pavandeep Kaur
Born, raised and studied in London, I’m now—you guessed it—an Internal Medicine resident in the same city. My faith is the pillar that drives my commitment to delivering clinical care that is as holistic as it is academic, supporting patients and their loved ones. Outside medicine, I enjoy hiking (when it’s not raining) and reading absolutely anything!
Sambasiva Rao Srungavarapu
Siva is an International Medical Graduate from India and, hopefully (sometimes with a bit too much optimism), a future Internal Medicine resident. He is on a journey to become the best doctor he can possibly be. Outside of medicine, he has a wide range of hobbies, with a particular passion for wildlife. Although he is not an expert and does not have a degree in animal sciences, on a good day he could probably convince someone that he is a veterinarian rather than a human doctor.
Dadmehr Yaghoubi
Dadmehr Yaghoubi is a medical student at UCLA interested in internal medicine and cardiology. He was born in Iran, completed high school and undergrad in Canada, and now lives in Los Angeles. Outside of medicine, he enjoys cooking, working out, exploring coffee spots, and escape rooms.
Kevin Müller
Kevin is a first-year internal medicine resident in Augsburg, Germany, where he was born, raised and recently graduated. His family is originally from the former Yugoslavia, which shaped his perspective and values. He shares with the CPSolvers team a strong interest in clinical reasoning and evidence-based public health. Outside medicine, he enjoys sports science, art, philosophy and history… only sometimes turning his favourite topics into unprompted TED talks.