Current Residents
Class of 2027
Radhika Bajaj, D.O.
Undergraduate: University of Delaware
Medical School: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Career Interest: Possibilities include complex care, NICU, Developmental or Rheumatology Fun Fact: My dog, Arya, runs my life. Yes, she is named after the GOT character
Why JSUMC?: On interview day, I was met with genuine support from everyone I interacted with.
Karen Chau, D.O.
Undergraduate: Smith College
Medical School: NYITCOM - Long Island
Career Interest: Cardiology, Emergency Medicine
Fun Fact: I love to travel! During undergrad, I studied abroad in London and Beijing, and did an internship in Singapore.
Why JSUMC?: The openness and approachability of faculty and residents were a consistent theme in my interviews and it makes me very excited about the program. It is a place where I can see myself learning a lot from both the faculty and my co-residents to grow as a physician while being happy - being close to family in NYC.
Katie Dang, D.O.
Undergraduate: Houghton University - Upstate NY
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Career Interest: Neonatology
Fun Fact: I love to bake croissants!
Why JSUMC?: I had a great time meeting everyone on interview day. Throughout the entire application process, all the residents and faculty have been so kind, welcoming and encouraging. I also grew up in New Jersey and love visiting the beach.
Melanie Rae Espino-Canche, M.D.
Undergraduate: California State University - Fullerton
Medical School: St. George's University
Career Interest: Neurogenetics, Neurodevelopmental disabilities, starting a clinical-therapeutic non-profit organization
Fun Fact: My family and I auditioned and were accepted onto Family Feud. I was a cheerleader and coach for a large portion of my life. I have a dog named River whom we won through a lottery.
Why JSUMC?: A medical degree wasn't the only thing I left with after finishing medical school. While studying on the island, I met my soulmate, who happened to be from the East Coast. We decided to couples match and JSUMC stood out to me. I was captivated by JSUMC having a fairly new Child Neurology Program, with a great foundation, and I am excited to be part of its growth.
Andrew Haroun, D.O.
Undergraduate: Rutgers University
Medical School: Touro COM - Middletown, NY
Career Interest: Outpatient Pediatrics
Fun Fact: I played the trumpet in middle and high school
Why JSUMC?: I knew I would get excellent training at the number one Children's Hospital in NJ. The faculty and staff were so friendly during the interview process and I was confident I would train in an amicable environment as I personally knew many of the residents in the program. I'm truly so blessed and grateful to begin my Pediatrics Residency with Jersey Shore.
Hunter Lakin, D.O.
Undergraduate: LeMoyne College - Syracuse, NY
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Career Interest: General Pediatrics, Hematology/Oncology and Cardiology
Fun Fact: I did the couple's match with my significant other who is in the Internal Medicine program. We are moving from NY with our two cats - Whiskey & Yodi
Why JSUMC?: The area is beautiful, JSUMC is a large facility and has career opportunities. It has a welcoming team and it is in a great location for my partner and me. I'm also looking forward to spending some time on the beach!
Mirai Mikhail, M.D.
Undergraduate: Rutgers University
Medical School: Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
Career Interest: Pediatric Neurology
Fun Fact: I have to come to acquire an entire collection of National Geographic magazines from a random person on Facebook Marketplace
Why JSUMC?: The residents and faculty are some of the most adorable people I have ever met in my life. I want to be part of that!
Romany Nightingale, M.D.
Undergraduate: St. George's University
Medical School: St. George's University
Career Interest: Pediatric Cardiology and Primary Care
Fun Fact: I grew up in Nigeria and Oman and am the youngest of six children
Why JSUMC?: It is an incredible program which offers many career opportunities. JSUMC is also close to my sister and I appreciate the opportunity to be near family.
Sara Sayed, M.D.
Undergraduate: Rutgers University
Medical School: St. George's University
Career Interest: Primary Care
Fun Fact: I love doing arts & crafts in my free time
Why JSUMC?: I love the culture at JSUMC. The location to home is great, too!
Michal Mia Shalamov, M.D.
Undergraduate: Toronto Metropolitan University
Medical School: American Medical Program at Tel Aviv University
Career Interest: Pediatric Subspecialty Fellowship
Fun Fact: I love to sing! I take vocal lessons and my favorite kind of party is a karaoke party:) Why JSUMC?: It's an amazing program with great residents and attendings, research opportunities and patient population. Living by the beach and working in a beautiful hospital is also a big bonus!
Rebecca Wang, M.D.
Undergraduate: Johns Hopkins University
Medical School: Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine
Career Interest: Undecided
Fun Fact: I enjoy growing plants!
Why JSUMC?: I did most of my rotations at JSUMC during medical school. I loved the support and care of the resident teams and attendings.