Current/Past Residents
Current Residents
PGY4 Chief Resident
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Hometown: Fargo, North Dakota/Moorhead, Minnesota
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Undergraduate School: North Dakota State University/Minnesota State University Moorhead
Hobbies: Guitar, banjo, foraging and fishing
Medical and Professional Interests: Hospitalist in Fargo/Moorhead area
PGY3
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Hometown: Cloquet, MN
Medical School: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate School: University of Minnesota
Hobbies: Reading, running, playing soccer, hunting
Medical and Professional Interests: Cardiology, Hospital Medicine
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Hometown: Taichung, Taiwan
Medical School: American University of Antigua College of Medicine
Undergraduate School: University of California, Berkeley
Hobbies: Traveling, yoga, spending time with family, trying new restaurants
Medical and Professional Interests: Internal Medicine, Hematology/Oncology
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Hometown: Aurora, Ontario
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Undergraduate School: University of Ottawa
Hobbies: Swimming, spending time with family, eating and travelling through the world
Medical and Professional Interests: Hematology/Oncology
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Hometown: Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Medical School: Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate School: South Dakota State University
Hobbies: Playing golf and tennis. Curling, cooking, traveling, spending time with my wife and dog
Medical and Professional Interests: Cardiology, Hospital medicine, Health policy
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Hometown: Plymouth, MN
Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School
Undergraduate School: University of Wisconsin, Madison
Hobbies: Reading, running, watching TV, and movies, playing video games, and am an avid baker
Medical and Professional Interests: Endocrinology, Hospital medicine
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Hometown:
Medical School: Dayanand Medical College, India
Hobbies: Swimming, playing soccer, Facetiming with parents
Medical and Professional Interests: Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology, Transplant Hepatology
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Hometown: Warangal, India
Medical School: Osmania Medical College, India
Hobbies: Listening to podcasts and audiobooks, mindfulness meditation
Medical and Professional Interests: Cardiac-electrophysiology
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Hometown: Hankinson, ND
Medical School: University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences
Undergraduate School: North Dakota State University
Hobbies: Hanging out with my dog, time with family, travel, live concerts
Medical and Professional Interests: Critical Care Medicine, administration
PGY2
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Hometown: Homs, Syria
Medical School: University of Damascus
Hobbies: Table tennis, running, photo editing, spending time with family
Medical and Professional Interests: Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Hospital Medicine
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Hometown: West Fargo, ND
Medical School: Des Moines University
Undergraduate School: North Dakota State University
Hobbies: Science fiction and fantasy, houseplants, aquariums
Medical and Professional Interests: Critical Care, Hospital Medicine
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Hometown: New London, MN
Medical School: American University of Antigua College of Medicine
Undergraduate School: The College of Saint Scholastica
Hobbies: Hand embroidery, pilates, golf, mindfulness training
Medical and Professional Interests: Critical Care, patient experience
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Hometown: Bismarck, ND
Medical School: University of North Dakota
Undergraduate School: North Dakota State University
Hobbies: Spending time with family, running, reading, travel
Medical and Professional Interests: Hospital Medicine, medical education
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Hometown: Laurel, MT
Medical School: University of North Dakota
Undergraduate School: University of Montana - Missoula
Hobbies: Running, working out, playing golf and basketball, hiking, camping, being outdoors, spending time with family
Medical and Professional Interests: cardiology, hospital medicine
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Hometown: Castlewood, SD
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Virginia
Undergraduate School: South Dakota State University
Hobbies: Hiking, gardening, camping, running
Medical and Professional Interests: Primary Care and Geriatrics
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Hometown: Moorhead, MN
Medical School: University of North Dakota
Undergraduate School: North Dakota State University
Hobbies: Spending time with family, traveling, golfing, hunting, fishing, and watching sports
Medical and Professional Interests: Hospital Medicine
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Hometown: Alexandria, MN
Medical School: St. George’s University
Undergraduate School: Wheaton College
Hobbies: Flying (private pilot) and cars
Medical and Professional Interests: Cardiology and Electrophysiology
PGY1
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Medical School: University of Damascus
I come from a small caring family. I am a mother, a physician and a wife. I love to experience new food and new places, enjoy cooking, reading and learning new languages.
I chose the UND IM program because of the friendly environment and the high standards in education. I am passionate about medicine and cannot imagine myself doing another thing. Being helpful and supportive to patients and colleague is my main motivation.
Medical and Professional Interests: Hematology-Oncology fellowship, but I am open to all possibilities.
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Medical School: A.T. Still University of Health Sciences Kirkville College of Osteopathic Medicine
My hobbies include mystery shows, live theater, rock climbing, baking, and going to the lake.
I chose the UND IM program because of the fervor for learning and genuine care for patients exhibited by faculty and residents alike. I am passionate about providing patient care that is practical, proactive, and respects patients as whole people.
Medical and Professional Interests: Hospital Medicine, Primary Care, Nephrology
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Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
I love to read (huge science fiction/fantasy nerd!) Skiing in the winter, and basically anything that can get me out on the water in the summer!
I chose the UND IM program as it grants you the ability to work in a large tertiary care center, while living in a community with a smaller town feel. You get the best of both worlds with seeing a wide range of pathologies, while still being able to serve your community with the common "bread and butter" cases you'll see in your career. I know I'll leave this program a well-rounded physician. However, the best part is the people. The senior faculty, residents, and program leadership really make this program what it is. Your work is always appreciated and valued here, and resident wellness is a large focus of the program's overall design!
Medical and Professional Interests: Hospital Medicine, Critical Care Medicine
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Medical School: Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine
I really like both board games and video games. My go to book genre is Sci-Fi. I was a member of the Omaha Pipes and Drums prior to medical school.
I chose the UND IM program as family is important to me so I wanted someplace close to home. I was in search of a program that had a heme/onc fellowship and wanted the program to be small enough that I wouldn’t be lost in a sea of residents. At the end of the day I believe UND fulfills what I am looking for.
Medical and Professional Interests: Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology
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Medical School: University of North Dakota
Things that I enjoy in my free time include strength training, cooking, video games, watching Vikings football, and following UND hockey.
I chose the UND IM program because I believe it offers many avenues for professional growth and to stay close to family. My biggest passion in medicine is teaching to both patients and to healthcare colleagues.
Medical and Professional Interests: I hope to attend fellowship in Critical Care Medicine as well as work in an educational role with medical students and residents.
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Medical School: Xavier University School of Medicine, Aruba
I enjoy spending time outdoors with my dogs, golfing, going to the gym, and playing boardgames.
I chose UND because of the strong curriculum, fantastic faculty, and location.
Medical and Professional Interests: Unsure at this time, but I am interested in Cardiology, specifically Interventional Cardiology.
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Medical School: University of North Dakota
In my free time I enjoy watching movies, playing sports, spending time with friends/family/my dog, and trying to win my fantasy football league.
I chose the internal medicine program at UND because I felt as though it would prepare me well for being an attending or applying to fellowship, along with UND having a very welcoming environment.
Medical and Professional Interests: Unsure at this time.
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Medical School: University of North Dakota
In my free time I love to golf with my husband and cook a gourmet meal.
I chose UND because of the strong connection I have to this community and the desire to keep learning from and serving it.
Medical and Professional Interests: Fellowship in hematology/oncology
UND IM Program Alumni
| Name | Medical School | Location after Residency |
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| Brock Ashmore, M.D. | Ross University School of Medicine | PGY4 Chief Resident, Sanford Health, Fargo, ND |
| Anya de Leeuw, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O. | National University of Ireland, Galway | Cardiology Fellowship, University of Arizona |
| James Fowler, M.D. | University of Nevada, Reno | Hospitalist, Sanford Health, Fargo, ND |
| Andrew Herting, M.D. | University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND | General Internal Medicine and Hospital Medicine, Sanford Health, Valley City, ND |
| Noreen Khan, M.D. | Ross University School of Medicine | Hospitalist, Altru Health System, Grand Forks, ND |
| Nikitha Sathish Kumar, D.O. | Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine | Hospitalist, North Carolina |
| Logan Schmaltz, M.D. | University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND | General Internal Medicine, Sanford Health, Fargo, ND |
| Hallie Thompson, M.D. | University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND | General Internal Medicine and Hospital Medicine, Sanford Health, Detroit Lakes, MN |
| Name | Medical School | Location after Residency |
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| Shannon Chamberlain, M.D. | University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND | PGY4 Chief Resident, Sanford Health, Fargo, ND |
| Jenna Gassman, D.O. | A.T. Still University Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine | General Internal Medicine, Sanford Health, Sioux Falls, SD |
| Mathew Gerving, M.D. | University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND | General Internal Medicine/Hospital Medicine, Dickinson, ND |
| Katrina Lybeck, M.D. | University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND | Hospitalist, Sanford Health, Fargo, ND |
| Nathan Marsh, M.D. | University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND | Hospitalist, Sanford Health, Fargo, ND |
| Swetha Saladi, M.B.B.S. | Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore, India | General Internal Medicine, Sanford Health, Fargo, ND |
| Alexander Spacek, M.D. | University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND | Hospitalist, Sanford Health, Fargo, ND |
| Name | Medical School | Location after Residency |
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| Yauheni Aleksandrovich, M.D. |
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Hospitalist, Sanford Health, Bemidji, MN |
| Larae Beth, M.D. | University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND | PGY4 Chief Resident, Sanford Health, Fargo, ND |
| Emmanuel Fohle, M.D., M.P.H. |
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Cardiology Fellowship, University of South Dakota, Sioux Falls, SD |
| Regan Helbling, M.D. |
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Hospitalist, Sanford Health, Fargo, ND |
| Ciciley Littlewolf, M.D. |
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Hospitalist, Sanford Health, Fargo, ND |
| Hannah Schradick, M.D. |
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Outpatient Internal Medicine, Sanford Health, Wahpeton, ND |
| Vinita Vaidya, M.B.B.S. |
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Pulmonary Medicine/Critical Care Fellowship, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV |
| Umama Zareen, M.B.B.S. | Mediciti Institute of Medical Sciences | Hospitalist – Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital, Alexandria, LA |
| Name | Medical School | Location after Residency |
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| Phanindra Antharam, M.B.B.S. |
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Geriatrics Fellowship, UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Fargo, ND |
| Spencer Campbell, M.D. | University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND | Endocrinology Fellowship, University of Oklahoma |
| Naidu Guriginjakunta, M.B.B.S. |
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Hospitalist, Mayo Clinic Health System, Osseo, WI |
| Rebekka Killinger, M.D. |
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Infectious Disease Fellowship, Medical University of South Carolina |
| Kellen Mastick, M.D. |
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| Stephanie Melquist, M.D. |
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Research at Kansas City VA Medical Center |
| Cullen Trangsrud, M.D. |
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PGY4 Chief Resident, Sanford Health, Fargo, ND |
| Name | Medical School | Location after Residency |
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| Brian Born, M.D. | Ross University School of Medicine, Dominica | |
| Keri Crewson, M.D. | St. George's University School of Medicine, Grenada | |
| Benjamin Eidenschink, M.D. | University of Minnesota, Minneapolis | |
| Rocio Eleid, M.D. | San Marcos Major National University, University of Peru | |
| Kayla Estepp, D.O. | Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Blacksburg, VA | Sanford Health, Fargo, ND |
| Erik Heitkamp, M.D. | University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND | Hospitalist - Sanford Health, Fargo, ND |
| Mayuri Mudgal, M.B.B.S. | Kilpack Medical College, India | |
| Jeff Rutgard, M.D. | Ross University School of Medicine, Dominica | |
| Roopa Sharadanant, M.D. | University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND |
| Name | Medical School | Location after Residency |
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| Kim Belzberg, M.D. | Technion American Medical School, Ruth & Bruce Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, Israel | Geriatrics Fellowship, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN |
| Riley Clark, M.D. | American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Sint Maarten | PGY4 Chief Resident followed by Hospitalist, Sanford Health, Fargo, ND |
| Roza Glessing, M.D. | University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Grand Forks, ND | Hospitalist/Urgent Care, Perham Health, Perham, MN |
| Youstina Michael, M.B.B.Ch. | Assuit University of Medicine, Egypt | Hospitalist, Sanford Health, Fargo, ND |
| Minnu Monu, M.B.B.S. | Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College, India | IM Faculty/Assistant Professor, Oregon Health & Science University, Tuality Healthcare, Portland, OR |
| Kevin Moran, M.D. | Saba University School of Medicine, Dutch Caribbean | Hospitalist, Billings Clinic, Billings, MT |
| Afrah Samreen, M.B.B.S. | Deccan College of Medical Sciences, India |
| Name | Medical School | Location after Residency |
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| Haris Ali, M.D. | Sindh Medical College, Pakistan | Geriatric Fellowship, UND, Fargo |
| Andrew Aoshima, M.D. | Ross University School of Medicine, New Jersey | Fargo, ND |
| Valery Hrad, M.D. | Gomel State Medical Institute, Belarus | Gastrointestinal Fellowship, |
| Amit Kaushal, M.D. | Government Medical College and Hospital, Nagpur, India | Fargo, ND |
| Mahammed Khan Suheb, M.D. | Yenepoya Medical College, Mangalore, India | Fargo, ND |
| Dileep Kumar, M.D. | Chandka Medical College, Pakistan | Fargo, ND |
| Eric Ragland, M.D. | UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Grand Forks, N.D. | Fargo, ND |
| Jared Velgersdyk, M.D. | University of South Dakota - Sanford School of Medicine | Sioux Falls, SD |
| Name | Medical School | Location after Residency |
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| Yoftahe Abebe, M.D. | University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN | Minneapolis, MN |
| Sarah Fanai, DO | West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | Fargo, ND |
| Christina Harmon, M.D. | UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Grand Forks, N.D. | Fargo, ND |
| Jeff Hunt, DO | Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University | Fargo, ND |
| Josh Jost, DO | Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences | Fargo, ND |
| Kelly Kerber, M.D. | St. Georges University School of Medicine, Grenada | Fargo, ND |
| Sherine Talaat, M.D. | UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Grand Forks, N.D. | Crookston, MN |
| Viju Varghese, M.D. | Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Nepal | Fargo, ND |
| Name | Medical School | Location after Residency |
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Mohamad Imam, M.D. |
Jordan University of Science & Technology |
Gastroenterology Fellowship, University of Tennessee, Memphis |
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Shruti Kanwar, M.D. |
Kasturba Medical College, India |
Fargo, ND |
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Sarah Malik, M.D. |
Khyber Medical College, Pakistan |
Omaha, NE |
| Jean Marie McGowan, M.D. | American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Sint Maarten | Fargo, ND |
| Rejeesh Menon, M.D. | T.D. Medical College, University of Kerala, India | Moses Lake, WA |
| Apurva Patel, M.D. | Pramukswami Medical College, India | Johnson City, TN |
| Aaron Robertson, M.D. | Ross University School of Medicine | Fargo, ND |
| Janya Swami, M.D. | Pramukswami Medical College, India | Endocrinology Fellowship, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center |
| Name | Medical School | Location after Residency |
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| Chad Ficek, M.D. | Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Israel | Fargo, ND |
| Sunil Kakadia, M.D. | Surat Municipal Institute of Medical Education & Research, India | Fargo, ND |
| Srini Madhaven, M.D. | Russian State Medical University, Russia | Fargo, ND |
| Shahbaz Malik, M.D. | Khyber Medical College, Pakistan |
Omaha, NE |
| Luiz Marconcini, M.D. | St. George's University School of Medicine, Grenada | Iowa City, IA Hematology-Oncology Fellowship, Drexel University |
| Ankur Mishra, M.D. | Armed Forces Medical College, India | Fargo, ND |
| Ron Ottenbacher, M.D. | University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine | Fargo, ND |
| John Tinjum, M.D. | Creighton University School of Medicine, Nebraska | Fargo, ND |
| Name | Medical School | Location after Residency |
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| Sudeep Aryal, M.D. | R.G. Kar Medical College, India | Bangor, ME |
| Naomi Atkins, M.D. | Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Pomona, CA | Billings, MT |
| Kristi Gebhardt, M.D. | West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine | Brainerd, MN |
| Olga Hardy, M.D. | Rostov State Medical University, Russian Federation | Bloomington, MN |
| Ahmad Hazem, M.D. | University of Tishreen, Syrian Arab Republic | Duluth, MN |
| Abhilash Perisetti, M.D. | Osmania Medical College, India | Sandusky, OH |
| Rishi Seth, M.D. | Ross University School of Medicine, New Brunswick, NJ | Fargo, ND |
| Mayank Singhal, M.D. | University College of Medical Sciences, India | Louisberg, NC |
| Name | Medical School | Location after Residency |
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| Nicole Cox, DO | Des Moines Univ.-Osteopathic Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa | Detroit Lakes, MN |
| Jared Darveaux, M.D. | UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Grand Forks, N.D. | Allergy-Immunology Fellowship, Madison, WI |
| April Hess, M.D. | UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Grand Forks, N.D. | Fargo, ND |
| Sarah Hossain, M.D. | Dhaka Medical College, Bangladesh | Gastrointestinal Fellowship, Iowa City, IA |
| Sathya Machani, M.D. | Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, India | Fargo, ND |
| Sunita Sharma, M.D. | Government Medical College,Magpur, India | Rochester, MN Cardiology, Burlington, MA |
| Vitaliy Starosta, M.D. | Cernovichji Medicinskij Institut, Ukraine | Fargo, ND |
| Sunn Sunn Thaw, M.D. | Institute of Medicine, Myanmar | Hem/Onc Fellowship, Minneapolis, MN |
| Name | Medical School | Location after Residency |
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| Sreekanth Chavour, M.D. | Kakatiya Medical College, India | Fargo, ND |
| Jake Hager, M.D. | UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences, Grand Forks, N.D. | Fargo, ND |
| Rekha Kallamadi, M.D. | Kurnool Medical College, India | Fargo, ND |
| Shravya Mandavilli, M.D. | Rangaraya Medical College, India | Fargo, ND |
| Anu Paul, M.D. | Thrichur Medical College, India | Hospice & Palliative Fellowship, Shrevport, LA |
| Mihir Raval, M.D. | Smt. N.H.L. Municipal Medical College, India | Fargo, ND Hem/Onc Fellowship, Little Rock, AR |
| Jawad Sethi, M.D. | The Aga Khan University, Pakistan |
Minot, ND |
| Krishna Talluri, M.D. | Mamata Medical College, India | Fargo, ND |
| Name | Medical School | Location after Residency |
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| Najeeb Al Hallak, M.D. | University of Aleppo, Syria | Fargo, ND |
| Anne Alonto, M.D. | Far Eastern University, Philippines | Fargo, ND |
| Misty Anderson, DO | Des Moines Osteopathic Medical Center, Des Moines, Iowa | Valley City, ND |
| Dinesh Bande, M.D. | Kurnool Medical College, India | Fargo, ND |
| Seema Inayatullah, M.D. | Khyber Medical College, Pakistan | Rochester, Minn. |
| Shruthi Reddy Kooturu, M.D. | JSS Medical College, India | Minneapolis, MN |
| Deepak Udayakumar, M.D. | Chennai Medical College, India | Fargo, ND Rheumatology Fellowship |
| Mohan Vupadhyayula, M.D. | Kakatiya Medical College, India |