Training Program - Current Fellows

PGY4

Amarilys Fernandez-Maldonado M.D.

Amarilys Fernandez-Maldonado, M.D.

Hometown
San Juan, Puerto Rico
Medical School
Washington University SOM
Seema Kumar MD

Seema Kumar, MD

Hometown
Shreveport, LA
Medical School
Louisiana State University
Adam Niemann MD

Adam Niemann, MD

Hometown
Quincy, IL
Medical School
University of Michigan Medical School
Gabriella Raffa MD

Gabriella Raffa, MD

Clinical Fellow

Hometown
Pembroke Pines, FL
Medical School
Jackson Memorial Hospital
Morgan Warren MD

Morgan Warren, MD

Hometown
Phoenix, AZ
Medical School
University of Arizona College of Medicine

PGY5

Adil Faqih MD

Adil Faqih, MD

Hometown
Columbus, OH
Medical School
Vanderbilt School of Medicine
Jason Heckert MD

Jason Heckert, MD

Hometown
Harrisburg, PA
Medical School
Lewis Katz - Temple University
Neil Kapil MD

Neil Kapil, MD

Hometown
Trenton, NJ
Medical School
University of Missouri - Kansas City School of Medicine
Pooja Lal MD

Pooja Lal, MD

Hometown
Pakistan
Medical School
Aga Khan University Medical College
Alexander Mamunes MD

Alexander Mamunes, MD

Clinical Fellow

Hometown
Baltimore, MD
College
University of Maryland, College Park
Career Plans
Cardiology
Medical School
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Brief Bio

Alex was born and grew up near Baltimore, Maryland. His interests include writing and performing music, sports, learning about space, and running/hiking. He attended the University of Maryland at College Park for undergrad, where he studied neuroscience. There he started an indie rock band that performed frequently on and off campus. He returned to Baltimore for medical school where he attended the University of Maryland School of Medicine. It was here that he began performing stand-up comedy for his peers at class events. On the wards he developed a strong interest in cardiovascular pathophysiology. He looks forward to continuing writing and performing music and comedy in Nashville, as well as exploring the many outdoor activities, food scene, and other amazing aspects of the city’s vibrant culture. Member of AOA.

PGY6

Audrey Bennett MD

Audrey Bennett, MD

Clinical Fellow, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrtion

Hometown
Coon Rapids, MN
College
University of Minnesota Duluth
Career Plans
Cardiology or Gastroenterology
Medical School
University of Minnesota Medical School
Brief Bio
Audrey was born and raised in Minnesota and grew up near Minneapolis. She attended college in Duluth, MN where she studied Cell and Molecular Biology. She went on to study medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School where she developed interests in cardiology, gastroenterology, and global health. In her spare time she enjoys yoga, spending time with her sisters, running, reading, and traveling. Although she has enjoyed growing up in MN, Audrey is excited to move to Nashville and meet her fellow interns at Vanderbilt. Member of AOA.
Catherine Howe MD

Catherine Howe, MD

Hometown
St. Louis, MO
Medical School
Virginia University School of Medicine
Francesca Raffa MD

Francesca Raffa, MD

Clinical Fellow

Hometown
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
College
University of Miami
Career Plans
Gastroenterology
Brief Bio
Francesca was born and raised in South Florida along with her four younger sisters. She attended college at the University of Miami where she majored in Microbiology & Immunology and minored in English Literature. After college, she spent a year conducting HIV vaccination research and decided to stay in Miami for medical school. Francesca is excited to live outside of Florida for the first time in her life and is looking forward to her first winter in Nashville, as well as its food and music scene. She is thrilled to join the Vanderbilt family and can't wait to meet her fellow interns! In her free time, Francesca enjoys traveling, trying new restaurants, reading, drawing, and spending time with her family and friends. Member of AOA.
Shakirat Salvador MD

Shakirat Salvador, MD

Hometown
Plantation, FL
Medical School
Florida State University College of Medicine