Meet the Fellows
Saad Emhmed Ali, M.D., MPH, FACP
Undergraduate: University of Tripoli, Tripoli, Libya
Medical School: University of Tripoli, Faculty of Medicine, Tripoli, Libya
Previous Training: Transplant Hepatology Fellowship at Stanford Medical Center, Palo Alto, California, Master of Public Health (MPH), Community Health Education, Orange beach, Alabama, Fellow of the American College College of Physicians (FACP)
Hobbies/Interests: Playing soccer, biking, reading, teaching
What I like about the program: It is a strong clinical training program with great learning and endoscopic experience. My co-fellows are amazing and they are always available to help each other out. The program director genuinely cares about the fellows. The faculty is diverse and comprises dedicated teachers, and mentors.
Graduation Year: 2024
Zahf Shaikh, DO
Undergraduate: Drexel University
Medical School: Rowan School of Osteopathic Medicine in Stratford, NJ
Previous Training: Rutgers University-Newark Internal Medicine, Chief Resident Internal Medicine Hackensack University Medical Center
Hobbies/Interests: Weight lifting, Golf, Traveling, Movies
What I like about the program: Offers a diverse exposure to gastroenterology ranging from community to tertiary care center based medicine.
Graduation Year: 2024
Nazir Ahmed, M.D.
Medical School: Pondicherry University - Pondicherry Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, India
Previous Training: Rutgers University/St. Peter’s University Hospital, Internal Medicine Residency
Hobbies/Interests: I love to travel- fascinated by new landscapes and wildlife. I also enjoy cooking, board games with friends and family. I play squash, table-tennis and enjoy cycling
What I like about the program: Diversity of patients and GI diseases. Exposure to a variety of procedures early on in training. Friendly attendings who maintain a good balance of autonomy and supervision for the fellows.
Graduation Year: 2025
Shawn Philip, DO
Undergraduate: SUNY College at Old Westbury
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Previous Training: -Preliminary medicine Internship- Flushing Hospital Medical Center -Internal Medicine Residency- Albany Medical Center
Hobbies/Interests: Photography, playing drums, cooking, and trying different restaurants.
What I like about the program: The program offers a wide variety of pathology and many teaching opportunities in North Jersey. It is also a small close knit program that allows for an environment to develop great friendships.
Graduation Year: 2025
Davood Karimi Hosseini, M.D.
Undergraduate/Medical School: Mashhad Azad University
Previous Training: Hackensack University Medical Center, Internal Medicine residency program
Hobbies/Interests: Spending time with family and friends, playing tennis, writing and drawing cartoons
What I like about the program: Clinical exposure, and stellar reputation for patient care. Friendly working and training environment.
Graduation Year: 2026
Colin Westman, DO
Undergraduate: North Central College, Naperville, IL
Medical School: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
Previous Training: Spectrum Health Lakeland Hospital (2019-2022) - Hematology Fellowship (2022-2023)
Hobbies/Interests: Tennis, Golf, Pickleball, Travel, Chess, Photography
What I like about the program: Everyone is patient, friendly, and knowledgeable, which fosters a great learning environment!
Graduation Year: 2026