Alumni Class of 2026

Dolly Basaldua Rivera, PGY3, B.S, DPM

Medical School: New York College of Podiatric Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: I love spending quality time with my son. I enjoy family trips, movie nights, going dancing, and doing puzzles. I have also started golfing with my husband.

What I like about the program: Variety and volume of surgical procedures. I like the clinical experience and the diverse population I get to interact with and learn from.

Life after Residency: Private practice, northern NJ

Dawud Abdur-Rashid, DPM

Medical School: New York College of Podiatric Medicine

Hobbies/Interests: Running

What I like about this program: high case load with a ton of variety. Resident autonomy

Life after Residency: Wound care fellowship in NY