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Aquila Akingbade, BSc. Hons, MD
Division: Radiation Oncology - PGY3
Hometown: Born in Lagos, Nigeria, raised in Etobicoke, Ontario
Medical School: Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario
Undergraduate University/Program: University of Toronto, Neuroscience and Physiology double major
Why Radiation Oncology: I was drawn in by the ability to significantly impact patient's lives, either in a curative or palliative setting. RadOnc also has a great combination of technological advancements, procedures, physics, and a wide breadth of research topics.
Why Western?: Western RadOnc has a supportive environment that allows the undifferentiated resident to forge a path for themselves. There are also many opportunities and resources afforded to residents that make them competitive in the job market and attractive to potential employers.
Favourite Interest/Hobby: Photography, weightlifting, reading Chinese xianxia novels.
Words of Wisdom you live by: "Nobody cares what you did yesterday. What have you done to better yourself?"
- David Goggins
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Sanji Ali, MD
Division: Medical Oncology - PGY4
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Nicholas Chandna, MD
Division: Medical Oncology - PGY3
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Nikki Chopra, MD
Division: Radiation Oncology - PGY1
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Enxhi Kotrri, MD
Division: Radiation Oncology - PGY2
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Benjamin Merrick, MD
Division: Radiation Oncology - PGY1
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Adnan Rajeh, MD
Division: Medical Oncology - PGY5
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Sherif Ramadan, MD, MHSc, BASc
Division: Radiation Oncology - PGY4
Hometown: Hamilton, Ontario
Undergraduate University/Program: Mechanical Engineering, University of Toronto
Why Western?: When visiting on elective I found the Western group to be extremely welcoming and supportive. The program also has a perfect mix of high quality clinical and research opportunities.
Why Radiation Oncology?: A unique specialty that combines technology, research, and highly rewarding patient care.
Favourite interest/Hobby?: Painting, Soccer, Hockey.
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Shaheer Shahhat, MD
Division: Radiation Oncology - PGY3
Hometown: Luxor, Egypt
Medical School: University of Manitoba
Undergraduation University/Program: University of Manitoba, Major in Microbiology
Why Radiation Oncology?: Radiation Oncology provides just the right mix of interacting personally with patients and staff in clinic, diving into sophisticated cancer research, and chasing after tumours on CT scans.
Why Western?: The warmest resident group and staff in Canada, and some of the most ground-breaking cancer research on this continent.
Favourite Interest/Hobby?: Astronomy, sound systems, lifting iron, and picking winners on the stock market.
Words of Wisdom you live by: Where there is a will, there is a way.
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Andrea Vucetic, MD
Division: Radiation Oncology - PGY2
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Vivian Tan, MD, BMSc
Division: Radiation Oncology - PGY4
Hometown: London, Ontario
Medical School: Dalhousie University
Undergraduate University/Program: Honors Specialization in Medical Health Informatics, Western University
Why Western?: Collaborative and supportive training environments for residents to thrive, with opportunities to pursue innovative research.
Why Radiation Oncology?: Inspired by the rapidly evolving treatments with new technologies while providing compassionate care to cancer patients.
Favourite Interest/Hobby: Dance and Double Bass
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Terence Tang, MD
Division: Radiation Oncology - PGY5
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario
Medical School: University of Ottawa
Undergraduate University/Program: McMaster University, Bachelor of Health Sciences
Why Western?: I was drawn to the strong resident community at Western, and the focus on multidisciplinary care in oncology. I also found that there were many amazing opportunities to get involved in research and mentorship at Western. Being closer to home was a huge plus as well!
Favourite Interest/Hobby: Nothing beats a good game of volleyball!
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Saurav Verma, MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology)
Division: Medical Oncology - Fellow
Hometown: Dehradun, India
Medical School (Post-Graduate): All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India (MD, Internal Medicine and DM, Medical Oncology Program).
Undergraduate University/Program: Vardhman Mahavir Medical College and Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi, India (MBBS Program).
Why Medical Oncology: I was a child when I grappled with the fear of 'Cancer,' and at that age I understood is as a synonym of death (cancer being a mutiny of cells against the body and life itself). The fear was defeated, but it left a scar. In those moments, I developed a passion for the fight against cancer. It was later that I decided that 'medicine' would be my weapon.
Why Western?: Western has been a leader and innovator in medicine. Its programs provide mentorship and career growth opportunities, preparing for success.
Favourite Interest/Hobby: Calligraphy.
Works of Wisdom you live by: "There are more things likely to frighten us than there are to crush us; we suffer more in our imagination than in reality." - Seneca
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Tian Xiao, MD
Division: Medical Oncology, PGY4
Hometown: Chatham, Ontario
Medical School: University of Toronto
Undergraduate University/Program: Western University
Why Western: I can't speak highly enough of everyone here. All my colleagues, preceptors, program administration are so supportive of our educationand wellbeing.
Favourite Interest/Hobby: Gardening, cooking, hiking.
Words of Wisdom you live by: Be like a duck - calm on the surface, but alwayd paddling like the dickens underndeath.
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Sympascho Young, MD, Hons. B.Sc.
Division: Radiation Oncology - PGY5
Hometown: Vancouver, British Columbia
Medical School: University of British Columbia
Undergraduate University/Program: University of Toronto, Biochemistry & Global Health double major
Why Radiation Oncology: I'm drawn to the meaningful patient encounters, the reward of helping patients navigate tough journeys, the ability to improve patient quality of life, and deliver cures, the high-tech nature of the field, and the chance to advance cancer care through research.
Why Western?: Western's residencey program has an excellent reputation quality of clinical training, cutting edge research, and a supportive environment that allows for resident success and wellness.
Favourite Interest/Hobby: It's a close tie between improvisational jazz on the piano, and playing basketball with friends.
Words of Wisdom you live by: "True knowledge is to know the extent of one's ignorance." - Confucius
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