Email: Vaishali.A.Harne@uth.tmc.edu

Medical School: Lady Hardinge Medical College

Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University 

Favorite part of your fellowship experience: 

My favorite thing about the fellowship is the people! My co-fellows are amazing, supportive, and fun to work with! All the Attendings are very approachable, knowledgeable and easy to work with! 

Email: Ana.B.FadhelAlvarez@uth.tmc.edu 

Medical School: Universidad Central del Caribe 

Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Favorite part of your fellowship experience:

My favorite thing about fellowship is how supportive we all are for one another. The genuine happiness among the team is what initially drew me towards Pediatric GI during my residency rotation, and now, I feel incredibly proud to be a part of this team. 

Email: Melissa.N.Munroe@uth.tmc.edu

Medical School: University of the West Indies Faculty of Medical Sciences

Residency: Memorial Healthcare System

Favorite part of your fellowship experience: 

My favorite things about our Pedi GI program are the amazing combination of supportive cofellows, brilliant and personable attendings, and outstanding clinical and research opportunities. Every day, I feel fortunate to work alongside colleagues who are not only incredibly knowledgeable but also genuinely collaborative and encouraging. Our attendings are true experts in their fields, yet always approachable and invested in our growth.

The fellowship offers exposure to a wide range of pathology, which I feel constantly challenges and sharpens my clinical acumen. On top of that, the bench research opportunities and mentorship are excellent, allowing me to explore meaningful questions that interest me and which have the potential to serve the field and community.

Living in Houston has also been a huge plus—it's a vibrant, diverse city with incredible food, culture, and community. Overall, it's a wonderful environment for both personal and professional growth, and I couldn’t ask for a better place to train. 

Email: Nhat.K.Hoang@uth.tmc.edu 

Medical School: University of Texas Branch School of Medicine

Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Favorite part of your fellowship experience:

I am so grateful to be a part of this fellowship program. Everyone from the faculty and fellows to the clinic and endoscopy staff helps to foster a joyful and collaborative working environment. I've been able to build genuine relationships here, and I feel supported, encouraged, and inspired every day. 

Email: Rida.N.Sherwani@uth.tmc.edu 

Medical School: Dow Medical College 

Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University

Favorite part of your fellowship experience: 

My favorite part of the fellowship experience has been how supportive everyone has been - my amazing co-fellows, attendings, the clinic staff, the admin team and our brilliant GI lab team. People are not only invested in our educational learning but personal well-being and growth as well! 

Email: Emmanuel.Luis.A.Avelino@uth.tmc.edu 

Medical School: Central Michigan University College of Medicine

Residency: University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston 

Favorite part of your fellowship experience:

My favorite part of fellowship so far are the people. I chose UTHealth Houston Pediatric GI because of the collegial, warm culture and utmost value on mentorship, faculty, and individualized learning. The GI faculty, clinical support ancillary staff, and fellows truly value your personal and professional development as well as your well-being. I could not have asked for a better group of individuals to share this journey with. 

Email: Deepa.M.Thomas@uth.tmc.edu  

Medical School: A.J. Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre 

Residency: SUNY Upstate Medical University

Email: Aliya.Z.Sharif@uth.tmc.edu  

Medical School: University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio

Residency: University of Texas Medical School at San Antonio