PGY Level: 5

Hometown: Hyderabad, India

Medical School: Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences

Best part about the McMaster DCP program: We have a small and close-knit group. Staff are approachable, supportive and committed to teaching and a great resident group

Favorite quote/favorite movie: 3 idiots and watching Harry Potter series with my daughter

Hobbies: Cooking and doing yoga

PGY Level: 4

Hometown: Gujarat, India (the place of birth)/ Hamilton, ON (Home sweet home)

Medical School: SMVMCH (Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital), India

Best part about the McMaster DCP program: The DCP program is very responsive to feedback, the Program Director, the Staff and, the supporting staff are exceptional, well rounded program with in depth training in multiple areas

Favorite quote/favorite movie: Everybody has positives and negatives/ Favourite movie: The Holiday

Hobbies: Karaoke, exploring nature, watching Korean drama and Anime

Future Aspirations: To be a safe and independent Pathologist

PGY Level: 3

Medical School: University of Jos, Nigeria

Best part about the McMaster DCP program: Positive learning environment, Faculty that is highly responsive to resident feedback, the amazing staff and residents (my Pathology family)

Favorite quote/favorite movie: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness, that most frightens us. Your playing small does not serve the world. – Marianne Williamson in the movie Coach Carter (Favorite movie)

Hobbies: Fashion/styling, event planning, cooking, traveling, reading

Future Aspirations: Being an excellent Pathologist to the community I serve.

PGY Level: 3

Hometown: Durban, South Africa

Medical School: University of Manitoba

Best part about the McMaster DCP program: The close knit community.

Favorite quote: There’s an exception to every rule

Hobbies: Cycling, painting, and baking

Future Aspirations: Continue to grow each day as a person and a physician.

PGY Level: 2

Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria

Medical School: College of Health Sciences, University of Ilorin, Nigeria

Best part about the McMaster DCP program: Very supportive residents and excellent teaching by staff

Favorite quote/favorite movie: The heights by great men reached and kept were not attained by sudden flight, but they, while their companions slept were toiling upward in the night- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Hobbies: Travelling , Photography and Fashion styling

Future Aspirations: To be a globally competent pathologist and take a trip to at least 100 countries!!!

PGY Level: 1

Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan

Medical School: Karachi Medical and Dental College, Pakistan

Best part about the McMaster DCP program: I am a multi-tasker so I enjoy the versatility of diagnostic and clinical pathology program and the best part about the McMaster DCP program that it prepares graduates for a broad spectrum of roles in the various subspecialties of pathology to make us a well rounded pathologist and the staff provides great support throughout the process.

Favorite quote/favorite movie: “Try not to become a man of success, rather than man of value”- Albert Einstein. Movie: Miracle season- a movie about importance of community, support, and the impact one person can have on the lives of others

Hobbies: Making Theme cakes, watching movies, traveling to explore new places

Future Aspirations: I am committed to continuous professional development and mentoring future pathologists while conducting research to integrate emerging technologies like molecular diagnostics and artificial intelligence into routine practice, enhancing diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes.

PGY Level: 1

Hometown: Lagos, Nigeria

Medical School: Lagos State University College of Medicine

Best part about the McMaster DCP program: Many opportunities to participate in research in any subspecialty, a well outlined program that exposes one to a good blend of clinical medicine, laboratory science and critical thinking skills while working with amazing staff that want you to succeed.

Favorite quote/favorite movie: Sounds of Music

Hobbies: Sewing and traveling

Future Aspirations: I hope to subspecialize in hematopathology/ blood transfusion and advocate for equitable access to safe blood products.

PGY Level: 1

Hometown: Milton, ON

Medical School: Ain Shams University, Cairo, Egypt (MBBS)
Cairo University, Cairo, Egypt (MSc)

Best part about the McMaster DCP program: The supportive environment and the friendly group.

Favorite quote/favorite movie: “I am the master of my fate: I am the captain of my soul” “Move forwards with purpose” Favorite movie: V for Vendetta

Hobbies: Reading, Cooking, Creative writing.