Cesareo "Bob" Tongco, MD Chief Resident cesareo.tongco@utoledo.edu   Medical School: University of the East, Philippines Hometown: Maysilo, Malabon, Philippines Family Status: Married Medical Interests: Sports medicine, medical journalism in print and TV Hobbies: Photography, running, triathlon, outdoor activities, reading, music, art and travelling with my wife Of Special Note: “The faculty of the Family Medicine Residency Program is dedicated to ensuring that once we finish residency, we will be ready to practice independently. They are not only warm and supportive, they also genuinely care for our holistic development and competent physicians. Our program is definitely IMG-friendly and Toledo is an excellent place to live and raise a family.”
	Anis Fatima, MD Chief Resident anis.fatima@utoledo.edu   Medical School: Dow Medical College, Pakistan Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan Family Status: Married with kids Medical Interests: OB/Gyn and psychiatry Hobbies: Music, reading and spending time with my kids Of Special Note: “This is the best program with its very supportive and cooperative faculty members and fellow-residents.”

Neelam Bhambore, MD neelam.bhambore@utoledo.edu   Medical School: Seth G.S. Medical College, India Hometown: Bombay, Maharashta, India Family Status: Married Medical Interests: General medicine Hobbies: Reading Of Special Note: “The program offers a good cultural mix for its residents.”

Julio Soto, MD julio.soto@utoledo.edu   Medical School: Ross University School of Medicine Hometown: Miami, Florida Family Status: Married Medical Interests: Men's health and pain management Hobbies: I enjoy collecting wines, classical music, cooking, ballroom dancing and weight lifting Of Special Note: “I have a baby boy.”

Residents - Second Year

	Zahra Aftab, MD zahra.aftab@utoledo.edu   Medical School: King Edward Medical College, Pakistan Hometown: Multan, Pakistan Honors/Achievements: 2nd position pre-medical FSC Board, Multan; National Talent Scholarship for pre-med FSC board; National Talent Scholarship for metric (science) board Hobbies: Watching movies, reading books and outdoor sports Of Special Note: "The faculty of this residency program are very approachable. We work in an organized and friendly environment. I feel I am getting a good education through this residency program."
	Raja Hanif, MD raja.hanif@utoledo.edu   Medical School: Dow Medical Colege Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan Other Residencies: Internal Medicine Other Degrees/Occupations: Teaching Hobbies: Playing volleyball and cricket, swimming and writing Of Special Note: "This program has a nice blend of university and community hospital. The faculty is supportive and approachable and people in Toledo are warm and friendly. The residency practice has nice staff and a beautiful location. I welcome you all to our program and best of luck."

	Neelima Nyayapati, MD neelima.nyayapati@utoledo.edu   Medical School: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Medical College, India Hometown: Bangalore, India Hobbies: Biking, tennis, visiting new places and singing Medical Interests: Preventive and inpatient medicine Of Special Note: "The best thing about this residency is that all of my first impressions have really held true. The faculty are skilled, knowledgeable and friendly and they believe in training the residents in evidence-based medicine. Through this residency you are exposed to a blend of academic medicine in a university setting and the friendly atmosphere of a community hospital that is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. The camaraderie and collegiality among residents makes this a fun place to work!"
	Chayanika Pal, MD chayanika.pal@utoledo.edu   Medical School: Bankura Medical College, India Hometown: Kalkata, India Medical Interests: Preventive medicine and women's health Hobbies: Dancing, traveling and reading Of Special Note: "This residency program offers training in a hospital that is technologically advanced. Because it's a community hospital, you experience a variety of patient populations. The faculty are very supportive, knowledgeable and willing to guide the residents. My colleagues are highly motivated, interactive and make a great team to work with."
	Swapna Palla, MD swapna.palla@utoledo.edu   Medical School: Lala Lajpat Rai Memorial Medical College, India Hometown: Hyderabad, India Hobbies: Reading fiction, trying different cuisines and traveling Of Special Note: "This residency has very approachable and dedicated faculty. In addition, fellow residents are supportive, which makes this one of the best programs in Family Medicine."
	Abdullah Sayegh, MD abdullah.sayegh@utoledo.edu   Medical School: University of Baghdad College of Medicine Hometown: Baghdad, Iraq Other Residencies: Internal Medicine of Geriatrics, England Hobbies: Playing soccer and billiards, reading and traveling Of Special Note: "The faculty, administration, nurses and colleagues are very friendly with a high level of communication and understanding. The organization and institution are very organized. The location of the residency is in a nice, safe neighborhood that offers affordable living for residents. The faculty has an excellent level of comprehension and understanding of resident needs, family conditions and circumstances. They are willing to work with you to find solutions to problems residents may face. Two significant individuals that make all the difference in the life of residents are Dr. Tafelski, the Residency Program Director, and Cindy Bernard, the Program Coordinator."

Residents - First Year

	Brodi Lynch, MD brodi.lynch@utoledo.edu   Medical School:   Hometown:   Family Status:   Medical Interests:   Of Special Note:
	Mariam Mina, MD mariam.mina@utoledo.edu   Medical School:   Hometown:   Family Status:   Medical Interests:   Hobbies:   Of Special Note:

	Shalini Niranjan, MD shalini.niranjan@utoledo.edu   Medical School:   Hometown:   Family Status:   Medical Interests:   Hobbies:   Of Special Note:
	Shady Tiab, MD shady.tiab@utoledo.edu   Medical School:   Hometown:   Family Status:   Medical Interests:   Hobbies:   Of Special Note: