Pediatric Residents
New Interns 2009 - 2012 Graduates
Andrew Faniku, MD
English Language Tutor, Laney College, Oakland, CA
Computer Information Systems, Laney College, Oakland, CA
Medical Examiner, Portamedic, CA
Special Needs Tutor, Children's Hospital Autism Intervention Program, Oakland, CA
Bachelors in Medicine and Surgery, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ife, Nigeria
Physician Assistant, Pediatric Department, State Hospital, Nigeria
Student Researcher, Department of Community Health, Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
Publications: Please see our publications page
Hobbies: Painting, creative writing, and writing children's books
Sarah Hasham, MD
Research Assistant, Northwest Texas Hospital, Amarillo, TX
Observer, Veterans Administration Healthcare System, Amarillo, TX
Rawalpindi Medical College, Pakistan
Hobbies: Reading, drawing, and painting
Zankhana R. Master, MD
Observer, Children�s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Research Technician II, Children�s Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
Pharmacology, University of Mississippi, Jackson, Mississippi
Research Assistant, University of Mississippi, Jackson, Mississippi
Pramukswami Medical College, India
Publications: Please see our publications page
Hobbies: Reading, watching movies, cooking, spending time with his niece
Rasmi Palassery, MD
Physician Observer, Covenant Children's Hospital, Lubbock, TX
Assistant Surgeon, National Rural Health Mission, Government of India, Thrissur, India
Trichur Medical College, India
Hobbies: Reading, writing, and listening to music
Kunjan Shakya, MD
Research Assistant, Coler Goldwater Specialty Hospital, Roosevelt Island, NY
Instructor, Madan Bhandari Memorial Academy, Nepal, Urlabari, Morang, Nepal
Medical Officer, Patan Hospital, Lalitpur, Nepal
B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Napal
Charter Member, Rotaract Club of Dharan Ghopa, Dharan, Nepal
Publications: Please see our publications page
Hobbies: Music and swimming
Johnnie W. Faircloth, MD
PGY-1, 2011 Graduate
Texas Tech University, School of Medicine (Clinical), Amarillo, Texas
West Texas A&M University, Canyon, Texas
Amarillo College, Amarillo, Texas
Research Assistant with Dr. Paul Nolan, Texas Tech University, Amarillo, Texas
Student Researcher with Cathy Palamara, Ph.D., West Texas A&M University, Canyon, Texas
Volunteer in the youth ministry, Amarillo South, Amarillo, Texas
Volunteer as coach for youth sports teams, Kids Inc., Amarillo, Texas
Volunteered for the Alzheimer's Association, Amarillo, Texas
Volunteered for the Cub Scouts of America, Amarillo, Texas
Hobbies: Reading, camping, hunting, fishing, and spending time with my son.
Amanda (Mandy) D. Griffin, MD
PGY-1, 2011 Graduate
University of Nebraska College of Medicine, Omaha, Nebraska
Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas
Life-a-Thon Volunteer, Nebraska Medical Center Organ Transplant Program, Omaha, Nebraska
Volunteered and Committee Member, Dave Babcock Memorial Stage Race, Omaha, Nebraska
Bike Rodeo Volunteer, Omaha Police Department, Omaha, Nebraska
Member and Leadership Coordinator, Campus Fellowship for Christ, Omaha, Nebraska
Hobbies: Running, bicycling, bible studying, and spending time with family.
Syed Haris Kazmi, MD
PGY-1, 2011 Graduate
Sind Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan
D.J. Sindh Government Science College, Karachi, Pakistan
Research Assistant with Dr. Louis F. Salciccioli, several studies, Brooklyn, New York
Field Medical Officer Volunteer (earthquake relief), Karachi, Pakistan
1 Article/Abstract accepted and another submitted (details to follow)
Hobbies: Traveling and exploration, photography, guitar playing, telescope making, table tennis, cricket
Ladan Modallel, MD
PGY-1, 2011 Graduate
Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
Williams College, London, England
Researcher's Assistant, Dr. N. Reisis, Watford General Hospital, London, England
Researcher's Assistant, Dr. D. Arzani, Bedford Hospital, London, England
Researcher with Dr. Najian, Imam Hospital, Tehran Medical University, Tehran, Iran
Volunteered as Basic and Immediate Life Support Instructor, Tehran, Iran
Hobbies: Walking, running, listening to music, horseback riding (show jumping), volunteering for charities, and spending time with family and friends
Preeti Palakurthi, MD
PGY-1, 2011 Graduate
Minsk State Medical Institute, Minsk, Belarus
Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma
San Jose State University, San Jose, California
Volunteer Extern, Veteran's Hospital, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Volunteer Extern/Observer, Warren Clinic, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Hobbies: Web-designing, painting, interior decorating, reading non-fiction, jogging, and playing tennis
Sanjay Akangire, MD
PGY-2, 2010 Graduate
Doctor of Medicine, D.Y. Patil Education Society's Med College/Shivaji University, Kolhapur, India
M.S., Biomedical Engineering, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana
Clinical Research Assistant, Neonatology, Northwest Texas Hospital, Amarillo, TX
Research Assistant, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Research Assistant, Biomedical Engineering, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA
Resident, Jehangir Hospital, Pune, India
Medical Officer, Primary Health Center, Sai, India
Intern, CPR General Hospital, Kolhapur, India
Hobbies: Camping, watching movies, photography and music
What do you like best about the Pediatric Residency Program? "A rich learning environment, nurturing and caring faculty members who are gifted clinicians and interested in the professional growth of trainees, makes TTUHSC Pediatrics an outstanding program. This smaller program allows one to have more one-on-one interaction with faculty members, which I found quite valuable. Everyone in the department is willing to take the time necessary to make certain your residency experience is as rewarding as possible. The residents are very happy to be in the program and the camaraderie amongst the residents is excellent. The program takes pride in developing competent and empathetic Pediatricians."
Kavita Bapat, MD
PGY-2, 2010 Graduate
M.B., B.S., Dr. D.Y. Patil Medical College/University of Mumbai, India
Clinical Assistant, Family Practice Clinic, India
Clinical Observer, Seton Health Primary Care Clifton Park Pediatrics, Mantella, MD
Junior Resident, Medical Oncology & Research, Tata Memorial Hospital and Research Center, India
Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Course
Hobbies: Music, Traveling to places of ethnicity and natural beauty, watching cricket, drawing, Fabric painting, and singing.
Linh Ha, MD
PGY-2, 2010 Graduate
Doctor of Medicine, University of Medicine of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Medical Assistant, Travis Medical Center, Vietnam
Bilingual Patient Educator, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Observer, Baylor Medical College, Houston, TX
Volunteer for Charity Movement, Green Summer
Hobbies: Gardening and table tennis
Samer Zaid Kaylani, MD
PGY-2, 2010 Graduate
M.B.B.S., Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan
Awarded Basic Life Support/Advanced Life Support
Worked in Al Hussein Hospital in Al-Salt City (July 2006 - June 2007)
Awarded the Service excellence Award presented by North West Texas Hospital Administration in March 2008
Awarded Outstanding First Year Resident by the Pediatric Department 2007-2008
Awarded The Pediatric Department Award for Outstanding Resident Award July 2007-June 2008
Participated in The 2nd Annual Student and Resident Research Day with Dr. Kavita Bapat and got the 2nd place resident poster case report category for Neuroblastoma presenting with a Pneumonia in a Child poster - April 30,2008
Completed School of Music, British School of Music, Certified British Board Pianist
Hobbies: Playing piano, Taekwondo, Swimming, reading books, and meeting new people
What do you like best about the Pediatric Residency Program? "A great educational experience with the warmth of being surrounded by a great family of Attendings, Residents and Friends. One of the few programs I ever heard of that takes care of its residents in a very professional manner. This program is preparing us in a well balanced manner to become great pediatricians."
Hemlata Gajjela, MD
PGY-3, 2009 Graduate
Doctor of Medicine, Osmania Medical College, India
Resident Intern, Osmania General Hospital, Network, Hyderabad, India
Resident House Officer, Yashoda Multi-Specialty Hospital, Somajiguda, India
Resident House Officer, Care Hospital, Nampally, India
Best Intern Award 2007
Volunteer at VON Canada.
My Hobbies: Socializing, Indoor games, Cooking, and Music.
What do you like best about the Pediatric Residency Program? "If I were to start my residency all over again, I would still choose this program over others. It has a wonderful atmosphere with excellent teaching, dedicated attendings, and individual attention. Residency is a challenge, but this place makes it an enjoyable one."
Archana G. Kulkarni, MD
PGY-3, 2009 Graduate
Doctor of Medicine, D.Y. Patil Education Society Medical College, Shivaji University, Kolhapur, India
M.S., Biomedical Engineering, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana
Research Associate, Immunology, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX
Research Assistant, Biomedical Engineering, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, Louisiana
Resident Doctor, Coronary Care Unit, Ruby Hospital, Pune, India
Resident Doctor, Jehangir Hospital, Pune, India
Best Intern 2007
Interests and Hobbies: Drawing, visit historical places, movies, surfing the internet and music
What do you like best about Amarillo and/or this program? "At Texas Tech, I found the best combination of an excellent pediatric residency program in an environment that is friendly, safe, and full of rich cultural opportunities. At work, I spend my time with wonderful residents and attendings, and I am receiving a fantastic pediatric education."
Li Li, MD
PGY-3, 2009 Graduate
Bachelor Degree in Medicine, Beijing Medical University, China
Resident, Beijing Medical University, Third Hospital, China
Doctor of Medicine, Peking University, China
Research Volunteer, Department of Medicine, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Hobbies and Interests: music, reading and quality time with family.
What do you like best about the Pediatric Resident Program? "This is an IMG friendly program. The teaching environment is wonderful. Everyone is ready to teach you something. And we have tons of lectures giving you systemic knowledge and the morning reports giving you clinical insight. It is just amazing."
Baoping Qian, MD
PGY-3, 2009 Graduate
Doctor of Medicine, Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University, China
General Surgery, Shanghai Medical College, Children's Hospital, Shanghai, China
Residency, Pediatrics, Shanghai Medical College, Shanghai, China
American Society of Cancer Research
Hobbies and Interests: Jogging, music, and reading
What do you like best about the Pediatric Residency Program? "After living and working in two metropolitan cities, Shanghai and Toronto, for many years, I am experiencing different culture and lifestyle. People in Amarillo are soft-voiced and nice. The Community is quiet and neat, less traffic headache and has a low living expense. The program is like a family, we know each other. I am really happy to have such an opportunity for my residency training here!"
Anish H. Trehun, MD
PGY-3, 2009 Graduate
Doctor of Medicine, N.D.M.V.P. Samaj's Medical College, India
Internship, T.N. Medical College & B.Y.L. Nair Charitable Hospital
Hobbies and Interests: Movies, hiking and listening to music
What do you like best about the Pediatric Residency Program? "An excellent residency program that helps, nurtures and stimulates you to evolve in to the Pediatrician you have always wanted to be and should be in a very encouraging and supportive manner."