​​BROOKDALE EMERGENCY MEDICINE RESIDENCY PROGRAM
- CLASS OF 2025 -
Rebecca (Becca) Galer, D.O.
- CHIEF RESIDENT
Undergrad: University of Rochester
Med School: NYIT college of osteopathic medicine
Hobbies: swimming, cooking chicken riggies, travel, my dog
EM interest: Sim and US
Cameron “CJ” Byrd, M.D.
- CHIEF RESIDENT
Hometown: California -> Florida -> North Carolina -> Colorado.
Undergraduate: University of Colorado – Boulder
Medical School: Saba University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Hiking, skiing/snowboarding, slacklining, crocheting, nerding out on LotR and Harry Potter
EM interest: Wilderness medicine
Andreana Jansen-Kripalani, M.D.
Hometown: San Francisco, CA Undergraduate: Lehigh University Medical School: SABA
Hobbies: Fitness, learning new languages (currently, Dutch), learning how to be a new mom, traveling and healthy cooking.
EM Interests: EMS and trauma
DeJuan Kinchelow, M.D.
Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri
Undergraduate: TCU
Medical School: Saint James School of Medicine
Hobbies: Anime, video games, CrossFit, rock climbing
EM interest: International medicine, Trauma, US and Med Ed
Alexandra Hassan, D.O.
- CHIEF RESIDENT
Hometown: Memphis, TN
Undergrad: Baptist College of Health Science, BS in biomedical science
Medical School: Touro Harlem
EM interests: Critical care, ultrasound
Hobbies: cooking, baking, canoeing and kayaking with my dog Jasper
Fav things to do in NYC: trying cuisine from all around the world, art galleries (making my way through the met) and comedy shows, lounging at the park for hours, taking jasper to as many dog parks as I can!
Bayu Sutarjono, M.D.
Ottawa was once home, until I grew up to stand on my own
Toronto was once home, in the pursuit of knowledge at the University of Toronto
But then I found people who had to flee their homes, running to borders with Doctors Without Borders, to give them a safe place to call home
Inspired, I chose Saba University School of Medicine to be my home while I became a doctor
Now I call Brookdale my home. Family. Neighbors. Strangers. Brooklyn, we welcome you.
Carina Vigna, M.D.
Hometown: Calgary, Canada
Undergraduate: University of Calgary
Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Running, traveling, scuba diving, playing sports, reading, hiking, skiing, exploring new places
EM Interests: EMS, Disaster Medicine, Trauma, Wilderness Medicine, International medicine
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Hersh Wazir, M.D .
- CHIEF RESIDENT
Hometown: my parents currently live in Brampton, Ontario, but I live in the moment
Medical School: All Saints University College of Medicine (now known as Richmond Gabriel University)
Hobbies: weightlifting, rock climbing, gaming, reading, anime-ing
EM interests: International EM, Ultrasound, Trauma
Favorite things to do in Brooklyn: trying new vegan food, lounging at parks, making friends out of strangers
- CLASS OF 2026 -
AURIEL BELL, M.D.
Hometown: West Bloomfield, MI
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean SOM
EM Interests: Critical care and Emergency Medical Services
Hobbies: travelling, baking, watching reality TV, hanging out with friends and family.
Favorite Things to Do in NYC: visit the MET museum, wine tours in Montauk, try different cuisines at local restaurants.
SOPHIA BOUZRARA, M.B.B.S.
Hometown: home is wherever I am.
Undergraduate School: University of Limerick, Ireland
Medical School: University of Limerick, Ireland
EM Interests: Trauma & International Medicine
Hobbies: ice cream breakfasts, lunches, and dinners; dancing these off; sometimes I read.
Favorite Things to Do in life: Coffee-and-a-podcast walks, open water swimming (it's cold!)
KERRY CLIFTON, M.D.
Hometown: Born in Pretoria, South Africa but most recently from Ottawa, Canada
Undergraduate: St. Francis Xavier University
Medical School: SGU
EM Interests: Disaster Medicine/EMS, International Emergency Medicine
Hobbies: Scuba diving, travel, and anything that involves my dog, Bear.
Favorite things to do in NYC: Daily walks through Prospect Park with my rescue pup, continuing my search for NYC’s best spicy margarita, and concerts, concerts, and more concerts!
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DIANNE DANG, D.O.
​Hometown: Orange, CA
Undergraduate: UC Santa Barbara
Medical School: Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
EM Interests: EMS, Disaster Medicine
Hobbies: dancing, baking, traveling, bothering my dog Bowser while he’s sleeping, board games/puzzles, true crime shows
Favorite things to do in NYC: explore museums, restaurants, shopping
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OLIVIA DOMINIQUE, M.D.
Hometown: Long Island, NY
Undergraduate School: CUNY-Brooklyn College
Medical School: SGU
EM Interests: Medical Education, Critical Care
Hobbies: Watching movies/Netflix, travel
Favorite things to do in NYC: Try new restaurants, going for walks in the beautiful parks and trying new activities like painting, candle-making and Beat the Bomb!
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CAREN GARCON, M.D.
Hometown: Spring Valley, New York
Undergraduate: City College of New York
Medical School: CUNY SOM
EM Interests: PEM, Global Health
Hobbies: Anime, Cosplay, Dance, going to the gym
Favorite things to do in NYC: art and history museums, food festivals, zoos
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KRISHNA PATEL, M.D.
Hometown: Bradford, England & Phoenix, AZ
Undergraduate School: UCLA
Medical School: American University of the Caribbean SOM
EM Interests: Critical Care, Ultrasound, Global Health, Disaster Medicine
Hobbies: boxing, hiking, kayaking, watching European football (go Arsenal!) and formula 1
Favorite Things to Do in NYC: eating, finding good boba spots, coffee shops, walking in Central Park, watching sunsets
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MICHELLE WRYNN, D.O.
Hometown: Rockaway, NY
Undergrad: Biology at SUNY Geneseo
Medical School: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
EM interests: ultrasound, wilderness medicine
Hobbies: running, skiing, yoga, baking, reading (especially fantasy and sci-fi)
Favorite things to do in NYC: exploring museums, spending time at the beach in Rockaway
- CLASS OF 2027 -
MAJD ABOUHEMEID, M.D.
Hometown: Edmonton, Canada
Undergraduate: University of Alberta
Medical School: SABA Univ SOM
EM Interests: Medical Education, International Emergency Medicine
Hobbies: Watching/ playing soccer (Visca Barca!!), chess, hiking
Favorite Things to Do in NYC: Walking aimlessly until I am hungry and
then eat at the nearest restaurant
MICHAEL COMISKEY, D.O.
Hometown: Bayside, NY
Undergraduate: College of the Holy Cross
Medical School: NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine
EM interests: Medical Education, Ultrasound, EMS
Hobbies: Playing intramural softball/baseball or pickup basketball, watching Survivor, bowling, keeping my Duolingo streak going, history rabbit holes on Wikipedia
Favorite things to do in NYC: Attend Yankees games, walks to the dog park, Brooklyn Cyclones theme nights, exploring new restaurants
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SHAUN DeBOW, M.D.
Hometown: Portland, OR
Undergraduate: Portland State University
Medical School: SGU
EM Interests: Humanitarian Medicine, Critical Care
Hobbies: Traveling, napping, gaming, music, and reading
Favorite things to do in NYC: Exploring the restaurants in the city! The best
food scene in the world!
KHALID ELMI, M.D.
​Hometown: Toronto, Canada
Undergraduate: Trent University
Medical School: SABA Univ SOM
EM Interests: Critical Care/Trauma, Sports Medicine, Disaster Medicine
Hobbies: Soccer, watching sports, travelling
Favorite things to do in NYC: Going to Knicks games
RIKO HART, M.B.B.S.
Hometown: Nassau, Bahamas
Undergraduate School: The University of the Bahamas
Medical School: The University of the West Indies
EM Interests: EMS, Ultrasound and Critical Care
Hobbies: Socializing with friends and colleagues, playing video games, watching anime and I really enjoy car karaoke.
Favorite things to do in NYC: Shopping
MONA ROSENZWEIG, M.D.
Hometown: Cologne, Germany / Cleveland, Ohio
Medical School: Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany
EM Interests: Disaster Medicine, Wilderness medicine, International Medicine, Ultrasound, Trauma
Hobbies: Running, hiking, all outdoor sports, my dog, traveling, reading, baseball
Favorite things to do in NYC: TBD but I look forward to exploring restaurants with my husband and parks with my dog
JACQUELINE STENERSEN, M.D.
Hometown: Staten Island, NY and NJ
Undergraduate: Syracuse University
Medical School: SGU SOM
EM interests: EMS, Medical education
Hobbies: running, rating restaurants on my IG, taking pics of my cat every time she does something, reality TV
Favorite things to do in NYC: Eat, happy hour, Brooklyn mirage
NIKOLA VLADICIC, M.D.
Hometown: Kitchener, Ontario
Undergraduate: Western University
Medical School: SGU SOM
EM interests: Trauma, pain, critical care
Hobbies: Skiing, tennis, playing pool, hanging out with friends
Favorite things to do in NYC: Attend Broadaway shows, eating, visiting Central Park