2026-2027 Chief Residents
Amber Prete, MD
University of South Carolina School of Medicine - Columbia
Amber Prete, MD
University of South Carolina School of Medicine - Columbia
Pathology
Hobbies: Interests include cosmetology, puzzles, writing poetry, playing video games, watching 80s movies, listening to heavy metal/classic rock. I am also a Funko Pop collector and an amusement park enthusiast.
Email: Amber.Prete@vcuhealth.org
Serina Williams, MD
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
Serina Williams, MD
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
Pathology
PGY 4 Pathology
Bradley Conlin, MD
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Bradley Conlin, MD
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Pathology
Hobbies: Rollerblading, cat training, bouldering, cooking, hiking, weightlifting, sci-fi/fantasy novels
Email: Bradley.Conlin@vcuhealth.org
Tyler Cox, DO
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Tyler Cox, DO
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Pathology
Hobbies: Global Health, outdoor backpacking, triathlons, mountain biking, violin, and scuba diving
Email: Tyler.Cox@vcuhealth.org
Hannah Moorman, MD
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Hannah Moorman, MD
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Pathology
Hobbies: I enjoy trail running, hiking, reading, raising chickens, playing with my two cats (Newton and Sophie), trying new restaurants, and spending time with my friends, and family. Recently, my boyfriend and I have been visiting national parks as time allows. So far, we have seen Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Olympic, and Mammoth Cave National Parks.
Email: Hannah.Moorman@vcuhealth.org
Amber Prete, MD
University of South Carolina School of Medicine - Columbia
Amber Prete, MD
University of South Carolina School of Medicine - Columbia
Pathology
Hobbies: Interests include cosmetology, puzzles, writing poetry, playing video games, watching 80s movies, listening to heavy metal/classic rock. I am also a Funko Pop collector and an amusement park enthusiast.
Email: Amber.Prete@vcuhealth.org
PGY 3 Pathology
Jennifer Carthew, DO
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Virginia Campus
Jennifer Carthew, DO
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine - Virginia Campus
Pathology
Cason Murdoch, DO
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Cason Murdoch, DO
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Pathology
Hobbies: Digital Music Production; Video games (Elden Ring, League of Legends); Rocket League champion rank 2v2 and 3v3 (peaked top 6% of players)
Email: Cason.Murdoch@vcuhealth.org
Samuel Van Buskirk, MD
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Samuel Van Buskirk, MD
University of Louisville School of Medicine
Pathology
Hobbies: I enjoy tabletop gaming and miniature painting and, I regularly engage with local gaming stores and communities by planning and writing Dungeons and Dragons sessions for players to experience. My writings for these campaigns include over 80,000 words and countless other documents and maps. Additionally, through this hobby, I have taken up painting as a hobby. I paint miniatures as well as small figurines and statues for friends and family. Most recently, I have enjoyed refurbishing old animal figurines, then painting them in the likeness of someone's pet as a gift.
Serina Williams, MD
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
Serina Williams, MD
Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
Pathology
May Ye Mon, MD
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
May Ye Mon, MD
Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University
Pathology
Hobbies: Cooking; Watching Anime; Playing Video Games
Email: May.YeMon@vcuhealth.org
PGY 2 Pathology
Cristian Contreras Flores, MD
St. George's University of Medicine, Grenada
Cristian Contreras Flores, MD
St. George's University of Medicine, Grenada
Pathology
Hobbies: I have a wonderful family that consists of three chihuahuas and two cats, bringing joy and fun into my life. I also cherish the tranquility of nature by hiking and swimming. I love watching shows like "The Lord of the Rings" and "Emily in Paris," but the best moments are spent with my loved ones.
Sydney Feese, DO
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Sydney Feese, DO
Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
Pathology
Hobbies & Interests: Amateur photographer, fisherman, baker, and cat mom who enjoys hiking/being outdoors, traveling, reading, and playing video games.
Email: Sydney.Feese@vcuhealth.org
Melissa Ruiz, DO
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Louisiana
Melissa Ruiz, DO
Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, Louisiana
Pathology
Hobbies & Interests: Music: I play flute, piccolo, and piano. I also like to compose and have composed for an independent study project for college. Photography: Using my phone and DSLR camera, I photograph landscapes and animals. Video games: I like to play platformers, party games, rhythm games, and fighting games.
Email: Melissa.Ruiz@vcuhealth.org
Svitlana Yanko, MD
Zaporozhye State Medical University, Ukraine
Svitlana Yanko, MD
Zaporozhye State Medical University, Ukraine
Pathology
Hobbies & Interests: Horse riding - I have been riding horses since I was 11 years old. Baking - I love baking different pastries and trying new recipes. Gaming - My favorite is The Witcher series. Traveling - I have visited 16 countries, 3 continents, and 8 US states. Anime - My anime list has more than 30 titles.
Email: Svitlana.Yanko@vcuhealth.org
Nathaniel Zhu, DO
Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Nathaniel Zhu, DO
Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Pathology
Hobbies & Interests: Coding: open source search engines, 2D games vlogging using 360 camera; Building devices: constructing microscope incubators, VR headsets, tDCS devices. I enjoy virtual reality travel, playing piano, and cycling, Runescape, Isekai anime, MapleStory
Email: Nathaniel.Zhu@vcuhealth.org
PGY 1 Pathology
Will Anderson, DO
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Will Anderson, DO
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Pathology
Hobbies & Interests: Music performance, disc golf, pickleball, golf, table-tennis, automotive and small engine repair, soccer, home improvement, classic cars, board games, vinyl collecting, poetry, and spending time outdoors with my spouse.
Ryan Angeloni, DO
Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lynchburg, VA
Ryan Angeloni, DO
Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Lynchburg, VA
Pathology
Hobbies & Interests: Computer building, classical literature, chess, backpacking
Benjamin Jack, DO
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisburg, WV
Benjamin Jack, DO
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Lewisburg, WV
Pathology
Hobbies & Interests: Interested in everything the outdoors has to offer: camping, backpacking, foraging, and hunting. Painting 1:28 scale models and scratch building dioramas. Finding and restoring antique Mid-century furniture. Current culinary fixation is fermenting and traditional food preservation methods.
Email: Benjamin.Jack@vcuhealth.org
Leonard Liu, MD
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, VA
Leonard Liu, MD
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, Richmond, VA
Pathology
Hobbies & Interests: Like to box and play basketball in free time with friends. Keep nano-fish and freshwater shrimp; learning how to propagate moss and breed shrimp. Enjoy cooking, grilling, and baking for friends and family on weekends.
Email: Leonard.Liu@vcuhealth.org
Thuy Tran, DO
Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Davie, FL
Thuy Tran, DO
Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine, Davie, FL
Pathology
Hobbies & Interests: Exploring new cafes/restaurants: Especially unique recipes from different cultures. Weightlifting: 3-day split of push, pull, legs. Video-Games: Mix of multiplayer party games and story-heavy single players. Drawing/painting: Digital and traditional media. Reading: Mainly historic fiction.
Email: Thuy.Tran1@vcuhealth.org
Fellows
Cytopathology Fellow
Amity Peterson, DO, PhD
USD Sanford School of Medicine, Sioux Falls, SD
Amity Peterson, DO, PhD
USD Sanford School of Medicine, Sioux Falls, SD
Pathology
Email: Amity.Peterson@vcuhealth.org
Forensic Fellow
Dianna Chormanski, MD
San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium (SAUSHEC), Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX
Dianna Chormanski, MD
San Antonio Uniformed Services Health Education Consortium (SAUSHEC), Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX
Pathology
Hematopathology Fellows
Vamshi Gorantla, MBBS
Vamshi Gorantla, MBBS
Pathology
Hobbies & Interests: Playing console games, tennis, watching F1 racing, cricket and volleyball
Richard Laye, MD
Richard Laye, MD
Pathology
Hobbies & Interests: Cooking, traveling, languages, history – currently ancient near east studies, business management, learn an instrument
Email: Richard.Laye@vcuhealth.org
Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Fellows
Lilia Gheghiani, PhD
Jacques Monod Institute in Paris, France
Lilia Gheghiani, PhD
Jacques Monod Institute in Paris, France
Pathology
Huachun Liu, PhD
University of California, Los Angeles
Molecular Genetics Fellow
Basma Basha, MD
Weill Cornell Medicine, Doha, Qatar
Neuropathology Fellow
Felisha Davis, MD
St. George's University Grenada
Surgical Pathology Fellow
Sarah Wessel, MD
University of Louisville Medical School, Louisville, KY
Sarah Wessel, MD
University of Louisville Medical School, Louisville, KY
Pathology
Hobbies & Interests: Snorkeling/SCUBA diving, mountaineering, cooking/baking, college basketball
Where Did Our Graduates Go?
- Bryce Bobb - Cytopathology fellowship at Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)
- Mike Castro - A community based hospital in Auburn, Alabama
- Justin Chang - Surgical Pathology and Cytopathology Faculty at VCU Health
- Kathleen Gwilliam - Assistant Lab Director of Clinical Genomics at Myriad Genetics
- Yasmin Lutterbie - Returning to position at the Central Virginia VA Health Care System
- Kendall Martin - Assistant Professor/Director in the cytogenetics and molecular genetics lab at the Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
- Yongsang Park - Anatomic Pathology Faculty VCU
- Linnette Arroyo-Roldan - Fellowship in Cytology and Combined Breast/GYN pathology at Roswell Cancer Center, Buffalo, NY
- Mayuri Shende - TBD
- Christian Perez-Torres - Pediatric pathology fellowship at Akron Children's Hospital
- Nicole Winkelmann - Cytopathology fellowship at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern Memorial Hospital; and the University of Utah Hematopathology fellowship program, associated with ARUP Laboratories in 2027-2028
- Mayuri Shende - Molecular Genetics Pathology Fellowship at VCU
- Ramsey Al Hosri - Surgical Fellowship and Cytopathology Fellowship at Keck School of Medicine of USC (University of Southern California)
- Justin Chang - VCU Health Cytopathology Fellowship
- Kohl Strauss - Private practice in Lynchburg, VA
- Mhernoosh Ghandili - Cleveland Clinic Foundation as a Cardiovascular Pathology Fellow in Cleveland, OH
- Mike Castro - VCU Health Cytopathology Fellowship
- Sami Talibi - Anatomic and Clinical Pathologist and Hematopathologist at Henrico Doctors' Hospital (HCA Virginia) in Richmond, VA
- Michele Anderson - VCU Hematopathology Faculty
- Jonathan Kanakaraj - Forensic Pathology Fellowship at Miami-Dade County Medical Examiner's Office in Miami, FL
- Yazan Juma - Faculty as a General Surgical Pathologist at Tulane University in New Orleans, LA
- Michele Anderson - VCU Health Molecular Genetics Fellowship
- Michael Castro - VCU Health Hematopathology Fellowship
- Felix Medrano Garcia - Private Practice, Transfusion and Molecular Pathology Fellowship, UNC
- Joseph Gillam - Cytopathology Fellowship at Loyola University of Medicine
- Amit Patel - Hematopathologist faculty at VCU Health
- Kohl Strauss - VCU Health Cytopathology Fellowship
- Sami Talibi - VCU Health Hematopathology Fellowship
- Jason Reardon - Cytopathology and Thoracic Attending at VCU Health
- Anat Zeidel - Women's Health (Gyn and Breast) Pathology Fellowship
- Fernanda Da Silva Lameira - Medical Examiner
- Samia Liaquat - Attending Pathologist at the University of Toronto/United Health Network
- Hannah Wollenzien - Laboratory Director (Cytogenetics and Molecular Genetics) at Sanford Health
- Divya Vinjamur - Clinical Molecular Geneticist, GeneDx
- Elena Fenu - Hematopathologist faculty at Duke Hospital
- Michele Anderson - Hematopathology Fellowship at VCU
- Jigisha Chaudhari - Cytopathology fellowship at UVA
- Natalie Pula - Cytopathology fellowship at the University of Miami
- Jason Reardon - Cytology Fellowship at VCU
- Anat Zeidel - Cytology Fellowship at VCU
- Umamaheshwari Golconda - Hybrid (Private cum Academic) affiliate with Emory
- Samia Liaquat - Hematopathology Fellowship at VCU
- Ifrah Ahmed - Surgical Pathology Fellowship at VCU
- Amit Patel - PGY4 at Virginia Commonwealth University AP/CP Pathology Program
- Jacob Collie - Staff Pathologist @ Wright Patterson AFB/Medical Center (Dayton, OH)
- Rand Abou Shaar - Pathology Informatics Fellowship at UPMC
- Aida Catic - Associate Director of Cytogenetics at ACL Laboratories part of the Advocate Aurora Health (AAH) in Chicago
- Molly House - Regional medical examiner for Armed Forces Medical Examiner
- Nicole Johnson - Forensic Pathology Fellowship at the King County Medical Examiner’s Office and University of Washington
- Samia Liaquat - Cytopathology Fellowship at VCU Health
- Dana Martin - Hematopathology Fellowship at the University of Pennsylvania, and then a Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship at the University of Pittsburg Medical Center
- Patrick Memari - Practice as a Surgical and Cytopathologist at Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburg, PA
- Daniel Neal - Private Practice as a Surgical and Cytopathologist at Monument Pathologists Inc., in Richmond, VA
- Anne Prater - Surgical Pathology Fellowship at the University of Alabama – Birmingham
- Kelly Rafferty - Clinical Assistant Professor within the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill
- Audrea Williams - Finish career with the Air Force, and eventually teach
- Misty Hall - Private Practice as a Hematopathologist at CJW Medical Center in Richmond, VA
- Won Sok Lee - Staff Pathologist, Central Virginia VA Health Care System (CVHCS) in Richmond, VA
- Patrick Memari - Surgical Pathology Fellowship at VCU Health
- Ellie Arbzadeh - Staff Pathologist, George Washington University Hospital
- Julie Berry - Pediatric Pathology Fellowship, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
- Daniel Shapiro - Deputy Medical Examiner for New York State
- Lorraine Colon Cartagena - Surgical Pathology Fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering
- Daniel Neal - Cytopathology Fellowship at VCU Health
- Kaitlyn Wieditz - Cytopathology Fellowship at Cleveland Clinic
- Patricija Zot - Surgical Pathology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic
- Ding (Diana) Dai - Private practice in Florida
- Jonathan Edwards - Kingsley Lane Pathology Associates, Hampton Roads, VA
- Paulo Garcia - GI Pathology fellowship at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)
- Matthew Gayhart - Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship at Cedars Sinai, CA and Clinical Informatics Fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital
- Suhua (Sue) Han - Private practice
- Jeremiah Karrs - Hematopathology Fellowship at the National Institute of Health
- Chelsea Kidd - Hematopathology Fellowship at University of Utah
- Liu Liu - Private practice
- Patrick Memari - Cytopathology Fellowship at VCU Health
- Makinzie Mott - Forensic Pathology Fellowship at the University of Kentucky
- Sara Mustafa - Private practice in Northern Virginia
- Irene Shyu - GI Fellowship at University of Washington
- Nasim Babaidorabad - Surgical Pathology Fellowship at LAC and USC Medical Center
- Henry Bateman III - Hematopathology Fellowship at UVA
- Ashley Ellis - Transfusion Medicine Fellowship at St. Louis University
- Susan Harley - Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship at the University of Minnesota
- Bryce Hatfield - Faculty position/Academic Medicine at VCU Health
- Chelsea Kidd - Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship at VCU Health
- Caleb King - GI Fellowship at UC San Diego
- Liu Liu - Cytopathology Fellowship at VCU Health
- Jamie Singh - Surgical Pathology Fellowship at Medical University of South Carolina
- Weihua (Wayne) Tang - Private practice in Georgia
- Zhongbo (Jerry) Yang - Academic Medicine in New York
- Nasim Babaidorabad - Molecular Genetic Pathology at VCU Health
- Rachel Fielden - Forensic Pathology at VCU Health
- Amanda Gohlke - Private practice in Maryland
- Bryce Hatfield - Cytopathology Fellowship at VCU Health
- Jeremiah Karrs - Residency Continuation at VCU Health
- Caleb King - Cytopathology Fellowship at VCU Health
- Elizabeth Martin - Surgical Pathology Fellow at Mayo Clinic
- Weihua (Wayne) Tang - Hematopathology Fellowship at VCU Health
- Laura Warmke - Bone and Soft Tissue Fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Bin Zhao - Private practice in Pennsylvania
- Amanda Gohlke – Cytopathology Fellow, VCU Health, Richmond, Virginia
- Elizabeth Martin – Cytopathology Fellow, VCU Health, Richmond, Virginia
- Andy Ngo – Co-Founder in Genetic Testing for Agriculture - Bridgeway Diagnostics, San Francisco, California
- Nabil Ashraf - Pathologist (Private Practice) – Capital Digestive Care Pathology Laboratory, Bowie, Maryland
- Vitaly Borodin – Cytopathology Fellow - Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, Pennsylvania
- Andy Lim – Pathologist (Private Practice) – Pathology Consultant, Roswell, New Mexico
- Oana Rafael – Assistant Professor – Staten Island University Hospital, Staten Island, New York
- Rongqin Ren - Assistant Professor – Ohio State, Columbus, Ohio
- Niru Nahar – Assistant Professor – Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia
- Yuan Rong - Pathologist (Private Practice) – Memorial Medical Center, Springfield, Illinois
- Marcus Winkler - Pathologist (Private Practice) - TJ Samson Community Hospital, Glasgow, Kentucky
- Nabil Ashraf - Cytopathology Fellow, VCU Health, Richmond, VA
- Steven Ellsworth - Hematopathology Fellow, Univ. of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
- Tracy Shipe - Forensic Pathology Fellow, VCU Health’s Forensic Path program at OCME, Richmond, VA
- Sadia Sayeed - Surgical Pathology Fellow, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN
- Austin Wiles - Director of Autopsy Services, VCU Health, Richmond, VA
- Tiffany Mullins - Pathologist (private practice) - Cornerstone Pathology, Gadsden Regional Medical Center Gadsden, AL
- Marcus Winkler - Surgical Pathology Fellow, VCU Health, Richmond, VA
- Rongqin Ren - Cytopathology Fellow, VCU Health, Richmond, VA
- Niru Nahar - Hematopathology Fellow, VCU Health, Richmond, VA
- Sadia Sayeed - Neuropathology Fellow, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
- Andrea Jelinek - Neuropathology Fellow, Houston Methodist, Houston, TX
- Woon Chow - Cytopathology Fellow, VCU Health, Richmond, VA
- Yanping Li - Hematopathology Fellow, VCU Health, Richmond VA
- Austin Wiles - Cytopathology Fellow, VCU Health, Richmond, VA
- Joseph Bergeron - Pathologist, Wellstar Health System, Marietta, GA
- Lauren Huddle - Assistant Chief Medical Examiner, Central District, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Commonwealth of Virginia, Richmond VA
- Dana Johnson - Assistant Medical Examiner, Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences, Houston, TX
- Valentina Robila - Assistant Professor, VCU Health, Richmond, VA
- Hope Richard - Assistant Professor, VCU Health, Richmond, VA
- Justin Dalton - Assistant Professor, VCU Health, Richmond, VA
- Richard Fries - Deputy Medical Examiner, Tarrant Count, Ft. Worth, TX
- Lina Liu - Junior faculty, Baylor Scott & White Healthcare, Temple, TX
- Cassie Boggs - Assistant Medical Examiner, Georgia Bureau of Investigation, Atlanta, GA
- Caroline Martin - Staff Pathologist, Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center, Richmond, VA
- Vanessa Marva-Phillips - Consultant Pathologist, Bermuda Hospitals Board in Paget, Bermuda
- Kimberly Stogner-Underwood - Assistant Professor Neuropathology and Surgical Pathology, Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC
Residents and Fellows
2025-2026
