Resident Life
We have designed a program with resident life and individual success as top priorities.
Life in Fargo
The Fargo-Moorhead metro area is a diverse, family-oriented community that offers a high quality of life and low cost of living. Outstanding schools, a vibrant business community, thriving downtown district, cultural activities, and sports and recreation are just a few of the reasons people love to call the Fargo-Moorhead area home.
Explore the link below to learn more about living in our community.
Resident Wellbeing
Our program is committed to the wellbeing of our residents. We strive to continuously find ways to promote and enhance resident wellbeing, combat burnout, and help our residents find meaning in medicine. The knowledge and skills necessary to maintain resilience and experience joy during training is an essential foundation for future success not only in everyday life, but future practice as well.
We support resident wellness with various resources and programs outlined below:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Opt-Out Program: We know that residency can be a time filled with emotional ups and downs, extra stressors, and challenges balancing training and personal life. This program offers free counseling sessions where the first half day session is scheduled by the program, and the resident is excused from all clinical and learning duties whether they choose to attend or cancel the appointment. Additional appointments can be scheduled by the resident as desired.
- Wellness Days: Each resident is provided four wellness days per academic year (1 wellness day per quarter). These can be used on designated rotations to provide protected time for resident wellbeing.
- Vacation Time: Up to 3 weeks of vacation time is given per academic year and can be taken during elective rotations.
- Retreats: Throughout the year, the program hosts retreats focused on wellness, leadership development, and resident camaraderie.
Current Residents
PGY3
Amyla Amjad, M.D.
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Hometown: Parlin, New Jersey
Medical School: Nishtar Medical University
Hobbies: I love to try new coffee shops and to sit down and indulge in reading. I enjoy traveling and love making memories out of little adventures.
Ramsha Jamil, M.D.
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Hometown: Minnesota
Medical School: Jinnah Sindh Medical University, Karachi, Pakistan
Hobbies: Exploring new places, road trips, trying new foods/desserts, cooking and learning a new language.
Allison Vaporean, D.O.
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Hometown: Liberty, MO (Kansas City area)
Medical School: Kansas City University
Hobbies: hiking, traveling, national parks, cats, Harry Potter
PGY2
Anjali Arun, M.D.
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Hometown: Gainesville, Fl
Medical School: A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Karnataka, India
Hobbies: Kayaking, cooking, traveling
Sai Brigisha Kyasa, M.D.
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Hometown: Hyderabad, India
Medical School: Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, Narketpally
Hobbies: I enjoy cooking, playing table tennis, swimming, and discovering new places around town.
Why did you choose UND? I chose UND because of its supportive learning environment, dedicated faculty, and the opportunity to train in a close-knit and welcoming community. The program’s commitment to hands-on experience and resident development was exactly what I was looking for.
Abirami Saravanan, M.D.
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Hometown: Tamil Nadu, India
Medical School: Texila American University College of Medicine, Guyana
Hobbies: I love staying active, so I regularly go to the gym for strength training and also practice yoga—it helps me stay grounded and balanced, both physically and mentally. Cooking is another favorite hobby of mine; I enjoy exploring new recipes and trying out different restaurants when I have time off. I also like to sketch, especially black-and-white anatomy illustrations—it's a relaxing way to combine my love for art and medicine.
Why did you choose UND? I chose UND because of the supportive and friendly faculty, which fosters a great learning environment. I was especially drawn to the opportunity to work closely with multipl attendings in both inpatient and outpatient settings, allowing for diverse clinical exposure and mentorship.
Caitlin Van Dyke, M.D.
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Hometown: Boca Raton, FL
Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Swimming, listening to music, hanging out with friends and family
Why did you choose UND? The collaborative and welcoming environment. Also, seasons are cool.
PGY1
Ghufran Azam, M.D.
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Hometown: Hyderabad, Pakistan
Medical School: Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences
Hobbies: Watching anime, playing sports
Why did you choose UND? I choose UND because my goals aligned with the program and it provides great learning opportunities. The faculty and senior residents are very nice and helpful.
Raghav Gupta, M.D.
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Hometown: Rohtak, Haryana, India
Medical School: North Delhi Municipal Corporation Medical College
Hobbies: I practice daily meditation, enjoy playing
cricket, exploring new cuisines, traveling, and reading short stories.Why did you choose UND? I chose the
UND Pediatrics program for its strong, supportive training
environment and emphasis on community-based care. Additionally,
Fargo offers a safe, and balanced lifestyle that supports well-being
during residency.
Rakshya Kandel, M.D.
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Hometown: Bhaktapur , Nepal
Medical School: Lumbini Medical College and Teaching Hospital
Hobbies: Hiking and trekking. I love traveling to new places and experiencing different cultures.
Why did you choose UND? I chose UND because the program shares similar values of working for the communities that need health care.
Bhoomika Sastry, M.D.
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Hometown: Bangalore, India
Medical School: A.J Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre
Hobbies: I love to draw and dance, two activities that keep me creative,
active, and grounded. I also enjoy hiking and exploring nature… preferably the kind that comes without bugs.Why did you choose UND? I chose UND Pediatrics because I was sold from day one. My interactions with the PD and APDs felt so natural and welcoming that I almost forgot it was an interview (almost).
It was clear that this is a supportive and collaborative environment where I can grow.
Resident Testimonials
| Ramsha Jamil, Pediatrics PGY3 |
Working at Sanford and with the UND Pediatrics Residency team for the past year has been a meaningful journey. People here treat you with kindness and respect. It's a place that genuinely makes you want to come in and do your best each day. I am grateful to be a part of this team. |
| Abirami Saravanan, Pediatrics PGY2 |
The UND Pediatrics Residency Program has helped me grow as a physician by giving me the confidence and autonomy to care for patients while always having supportive faculty to guide me. As someone who is passionate about patient and family education, I appreciate the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with families and empower them through education. One of my favorite parts of training has been collaborating with our pediatric subspecialists, who are not only excellent clinicians but are also deeply invested in resident education. I also appreciate how receptive the program leadership is to resident feedback and their commitment to continuously improving the training experience. Fargo has become a place I truly cherish. While the winters can be cold, the beautiful spring and summer seasons make up for it with events like the Downtown Street Fair, great running trails, and a vibrant local food scene. As I continue my residency, I look forward to growing even further alongside such a supportive team. |
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