First-Year Fellows (Class of 2025)
First-Year Fellows (Class of 2025)
| Name: Krishan Sharma College: Hunter College, CUNY Medical School: Harvard Medical School Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital Honors, awards and distinctions: 2014 - Jonas E. Salk Scholar for Medical Research, City University of New York 2015 - Scholars in Medicine Research Grant, Harvard Medical School 2016 - Medical Student Interest Group Award, Emergency Medicine Foundation 2016 - Medical Student Research Grant and Award, Society of Academic Emergency Medicine 2019 - Research Grant Awardee, MGH Executive Committee on Teaching and Education 2020 - Human Dx contributing editor, Selected to present case for the Clinical Problem Solvers Career, educational, and/or research interests: Interested in medical education and cardiac critical care Why did you choose Mount Sinai for your fellowship training? One of the few programs that balances great research opportunities while still providing strong clinical training. Interests and hobbies outside of the hospital: Basketball, drumming, hiking |
| Name: Kyle Nelson College: Boston College Medical School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Residency: The Mount Sinai Hospital Honors, awards and distinctions: Alpha Omega Alpha, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Scholarship Gala Award Career, educational, and/or research interests: I am most interested in Clinical Cardiology. In particular, using multimodality imaging in cardiovascular risk prognostication. Why did you choose Mount Sinai for your fellowship training? The high caliber of clinical training, renowned faculty, and the friendly and supportive fellows. Interests and hobbies outside of the hospital: Biking, Running, and Golf. Reading Historical Memoirs. Exploring NYC with my fiancée and friends. |
| Name: Christopher Marnell College: Yale University Medical School: Weill Cornell Medical College Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital Honors, awards and distinctions: Alpha Omega Alpha Career, educational, and/or research interests: My clinical interests center primarily in general and preventive cardiology as well as noninvasive imaging; my research interests aim to utilize large health databases to study the effects of genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors on cardiovascular disease risk. Why did you choose Mount Sinai for your fellowship training? Outstanding clinical training in the most vibrant, diverse city in America, in a supportive environment full of opportunities for academic and research mentorship from global leaders in cardiology Interests and hobbies outside of the hospital: Eating great food, skiing, hiking, bike rides, dog walks. |
| Name: Aidan Milner College: Rutgers University - New Brunswick, NJ Medical School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Bronx, NY Residency: Yale Traditional Internal Medicine - New Haven, CT Honors, awards and distinctions: Distinction in Clinical Investigation, Albert Einstein College of Medicine Distinction in Global Health and Equity, Yale Internal Medicine Residency Chief Resident, Yale Internal Medicine Residency Career, educational, and/or research interests: Following CV disease fellowship, I plan to pursue additional training and a career in Advanced Heart Failure & Transplant Cardiology. Why did you choose Mount Sinai for your fellowship training? I chose Mount Sinai for it's exceptional training in all areas of cardiology, the program's ability to foster each fellow's career goals, and the unparalleled exposure fellows have to world leaders in research and clinical expertise. Interests and hobbies outside of the hospital: Skiing, tennis, hiking, and trying to get better at golf. |
| Name: Adam Russak College: University of Rochester, Double Major in Applied Mathematics & Biology, Minor in Classics and Classical Civilization Medical School: University of Rochester Residency: Mount Sinai Hospital Honors, awards and distinctions: Phi Beta Kappa, AOA, Chief Resident, Recipient of the US-UK Summer Institute Fulbright Scholarship, Accepted to Harvard Macy Post-Graduate Medical Education Course for Future Clinician-Educators Career, educational, and/or research interests: I am interested in cardiac electrophysiology and medical education, and my research interests are in the application of artificial intelligence and machine learning to cardiology and arrhythmia care. Why did you choose Mount Sinai for your fellowship training? I chose to train at Mount Sinai because the program offers fellows the opportunity to be mentored by world leaders in every division of cardiac care and the ability to work directly with clinicians and researchers writing the clinical guidelines. The diversity of pathophysiology at Mount Sinai provides fellows a comprehensive and well-rounded educational experience, and the programmatic leadership really makes the training environment feel like a family. Interests and hobbies outside of the hospital: I'm a huge sports fan (Dodgers, Patriots, and Clippers!), and I love to cook. I play jazz trumpet and enjoy outdoor activities, including swimming and hiking. |
| Name: Jorge Rojas Zamalloa College: Columbia University Medical School: New York Medical College Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital Honors, awards and distinctions: Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Career, educational, and/or research interests: I'm interested in a career that focuses on the treatment and study of heart failure, with a particular research focus on reverse cardiac remodeling. Why did you choose Mount Sinai for your fellowship training? Incredible clinical training in all cardiovascular disease, with the opportunity to treat a vastly diverse patient population, within a supportive environment to pursue your academic interests. Interests and hobbies outside of the hospital: I enjoy staying active, going out for runs or playing tennis on the weekends. I'm also a big fan of good food and won't miss an opportunity to try a new restaurant. |