Current Residents
Class of 2024
Mary Kate Anderson, DO
Undergrad: The Catholic University of America
Medical School: University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNECOM)
Career Interests: General Pediatrics
Fun Fact: My family owns a brewery in MH!
Why JSUMC: My co-residents!
Candace Callender, DO
Undergrad: University of Scranton
Medical School: PCOM-Philadelphia
Career Interests: Hospital Medicine, General Pediatrics, Advocacy, Health Disparities
Fun Fact: When I went to Mexico, I was able to climb one of the ancient Mayan Ruins in Coba.
Why JSUMC: On my interview day, the residents and faculty were so warm and inviting, they viewed each other as family. I knew then that this would be a great program for me.
Gabriel Hemighaus, DO
Undergrad: Monmouth University
Medical School: Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Career Interests: Undecided; possibly Sports Medicine, NICU, Heme/Onc
Fun Fact: Played Division I football at Monmouth University
Why JSUMC: I was drawn to JSUMC by the welcoming nature of the people that I interacted with during the application process. The faculty here has proven to be extremely encouraging and supportive. Our training experience has prompted growth as a resident physician through diverse exposure and independence.
Christopher Hidalgo, MD, MPH
Undergrad: NYU
Medical School: St. George’s University
Career Interests: Pediatric Endocrinology
Fun Fact: I used to do competitive gymnastics.
Why JSUMC: JSUMC felt like a big family and after coming here, my co-residents have become my second family.
Gregory Ison, MD, MS
Undergrad: Quinnipiac University
Medical School: St. George’s University
Career Interests: Pediatric Hospital Medicine, Medical Education
Fun Fact: I’ve driven to California and back with my girlfriend before residency started.
Why JSUMC: Close-knit feel, near family and friends, wide range of pathologies.
Jennifer Farah Labib, DO
Undergrad: NJIT
Medical School: Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Career Interests: Hospitalist or NICU
Fun Fact: I have two doggy children!
Why JSUMC: Great location, busy pediatric service, access to all subspecialties, varied pathology, wonderful people!
Marriam Sajjad, MD
Undergrad: Rutgers University
Medical School: St. George’s University
Career Interests: Pediatric Emergency Medicine
Fun Fact: When I’m not at the hospital, you’ll either find me traveling to a new destination or picking up a new pair of shoes at the mall.
Why JSUMC: I chose JSUMC because I wanted to stay close to family.
Monica Shehata, MD
Undergrad: Rutgers University
Medical School: St. George’s University
Career Interests: Allergy/Immunology
Fun Fact: I have pet ducks.
Why JSUMC: I did most of my rotations at JSUMC during medical school and loved how well everyone worked together as a team.
Kyrollos Zare, DO
Undergrad: Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Medical School: Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine
Career Interests: General Pediatrics
Fun Fact: Zare means grass in Arabic.
Why JSUMC: Jersey boy and raised!
Arpita Bhriguvanshi, MD (Child Neurology)
Medical School: JLN Medical College, Ajmer, Rajasthan, India
Career Interests: Epilepsy, Neuroimmunology, Neonatal Neurology
Fun Fact: I am a toddler mom. I love all things art. Archery could be an art that I would master one day. I am also actively trying to be an amateur fusion cook (combining eastern art of spices with western cuisine)
Why JSUMC: Love the camaraderie amongst co-residents. Great attendings in the role of educators. Diverse patient population. Wide range of neurological pathologies to learn from. Perfect balance of inpatient and outpatient clinical exposure.