Fellows
Dallas Argueso
- First Year Fellow
Hometown: Elmhurst (Queens), New York
Medical School: University of Pennsylvania
Residency: University of Pennsylvania
What are your favorite things about the fellowship? "I've really enjoyed the breadth of pathology we see in the MICU and on consults. The attendings and fellows have been very supportive and helpful in the transition to the first year of fellowship. We get great procedural draining and have so many opportunities to learn from experts in the fields of pulmonology and critical care."
What do you love about New York City? "New York City feels like its own world. You can get to know your neighborhood well, but you will never run out of places to go or things to try. Days off can be spent exploring a new neighborhood, learning at a new museum, or seeing a show. Also, the food. There really is no better city for food. "
What do you like to do outside of work? " I enjoy working out, walking around my neighborhood, exploring New York City, and seeing my friends and family in the area. I also enjoy cooking when I feel motivated feeling motivated. My wife and I have a cat we take pictures of/with nearly every day."
Mikiyas Desta
- First Year Fellow
Hometown: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Medical School: University of Kentucky
Residency: NYP/Weill Cornell
What are your favorite things about the fellowship? "My favorite thing is working with and getting to learn from leaders in the field of transplant pulmonology, ILD, asthma and cystic fibrosis, and many others. We have great procedural training as well. And on top of all of that the very supportive and friendly culture makes everything enjoyable."
What do you love about New York City? "My favorite thing about the city is probably the food - it’s impossible to get bored! I enjoy going to NBA games and exploring different breweries. The city just has so much to offer and almost every neighborhood is easily accessible with public transportation. Just so many things I could go on and on about."
What do you like to do outside of work? "I love watching sports and staying active. I’m a big Chelsea soccer fan. I enjoy trying new restaurants."
Mary Raddawi
- First Year Fellow
Medical School: Columbia University
Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital
What are your favorite things about the fellowship? "The people and the wide range of experiences we get in pulmonary/critical care medicine. The pulmonary department here is truly special. Each attending I have worked with thus far takes a strong interest not only in my learning, but in my wellness. I feel very supported by the faculty and by my co-fellows. Secondly, the breadth of experiences we get in this fellowship is fantastic. We get strong procedural training and exposure to the full range of pulmonary medicine, from ILD to lung transplant to CF. We also get the opportunity to teach and work with residents in the ICU and step-down unit, which has been incredibly fun."
What do you love about New York City? "I love everything about this city! There is so much to do. We have access to every type of show, concert, and restaurant. I also love having access to Central Park for picnics and bike rides. And because NYC is such an epicenter for travel, I have also had the chance to see friends from all walks of life – so many people are constantly passing through the city."
What do you like to do outside of work? "I love spending time with friends and my family exploring restaurants and museums in New York. I am a huge foodie and love to explore every type of cuisine the city has to offer. I also love riding my bike around the city and around central park."
Daniel Yee
- First Year Fellow
Hometown: Davis, California
Medical School: New York Medical College
Residency: Brown University
What are your favorite things about the fellowship? "The people and opportunities here are incredible! I love hanging out with my co-fellows, and everyone is so supportive. There are innumerable research opportunities, and our clinical and procedural training is top notch - it's the best of both worlds."
What do you love about New York City? "There is always something to do here, and the diversity and pathology of patients is amazing. It's a great place to live and train!"
What do you like to do outside of work? "My wife and I enjoy taking our Chihuahua-German shepherd mix on long walks and are trying new restaurants all the time. And when we feel like getting away, there's a lot of nearby hikes and beaches in Long Island and New Jersey to venture out to."
Quincy Brown
- Second Year Fellow
Hometown: New Rochelle, NY
Medical School: Albany Medical College
Residency: Brown University
What are your favorite things about the fellowship? "My favorite thing is the culture. Fellows uplift one another and are super supportive and willing to help out whenever someone is in need. The same goes for our faculty who treat us as equals and all demand we call them by their first names!"
What do you love about New York City? "Where do I start!? It’s truly a mix of a bunch of smaller neighborhoods and communities, each with their own vibe, and each rich in history and culture. It's easy to navigate and very ’walkable’ which makes it easy to access and transition between these neighborhoods. It offers an endless amount of opportunities and activities to learn, grow, play, relax. For a city that’s known for its hustle and bustle, it is underrated in the opportunities it offers for a more calm, easy-going lifestyle."
What do you like to do outside of work? "I like to stay active with a mix of running, CrossFit, and flag football. I’m always down for a drink with friends. And I will never say no to checking out a good museum!"
Kevin Guzman
- Second Year Fellow
Hometown: Vancouver, WA
Medical School: UCLA
Residency: UCSF
What are your favorite things about the fellowship? "My co-fellows and the faculty. Everyone is so kind and willing to help. Even though we are busy, it always feels that people are willing to talk through difficulty situations or help out with procedures."
What do you love about New York City? "There is always something to do. From the long walks exploring the city to the last-minute tickets to concerts, it has been a blast living in the city."
What do you like to do outside of work? "I like to run and cycle outside (or inside if it is too cold). My partner and I frequently like playing board games with friends and spending time with family in NYC and Connecticut."
Ansa Razzaq
- Second Year Fellow
Hometown: Brooklyn, NY
Medical School: SUNY Downstate
Residency: CUIMC
Joseph Westrich
- Second Year Fellow
Hometown: St. Louis, MO
Medical School: Loyola University - Chicago
Residency: University of Chicago
What are your favorite things about the fellowship? "My favorite aspects of fellowship are the people. The camaraderie amongst the fellows has been crucial for my clinical and procedural training. Similarly, the faculty are always willing to teach and prioritize our learning, while also fostering our research interests. Additionally, training in New York ensures a broad range of pathology and diversity in patient care. Overall, the program provides broad clinical, procedural, and research training with diverse exposure to many sub-specialties within pulmonary and critical care."
What do you love about New York City? "I enjoy the energy of New York City and the wide range of things to do in the city. There is no better restaurant and bar scene in the world, the public transport is second to none, and each neighborhood has its own history and unique culture to explore. Getting to spend my weekends in the NYC has been one of the best aspects of fellowship thus far!"
What do you like to do outside of work? "Outside of work, I enjoy trying new restaurants and wine bars, and spending time with friends and family. There are also many great wine shops in the city, which are fun to explore, purchase wine, and try new wine varietals. I also love Central Park, and working at a fellowship in the city means that I can live right off Central Park and experience all that it has to offer."
Richard Greendyk
- Third Year Fellow
Hometown: West Milford, New Jersey
Medical School: Northwestern University
Residency: Columbia University Irving Medical Center/NYP
What are your favorite things about the fellowship? "I love my amazing co-fellows and the tremendous amount of support we receive from all of the faculty in the division. There's so much teaching that happens every day, and the fellowship very much prioritizes our education and maximizing the learning potential of our clinical experiences. Having the opportunity to work on the medical ECMO team, lung transplant service, and learn from advanced pulmonary sub-specialists has been incredible. "
What do you love about New York City? "I love the park system, especially Fort Tryon Park in upper Manhattan and the Hudson River greenway -- the running routes are endless. The food scene is incredible and there's an overwhelming array of options... it never gets old."
What do you like to do outside of work? "I enjoy hanging out with my co-fellows, exploring New York's food scene, and exploring new running routes in the city's many parks. On the weekends, I often go hiking in the New Jersey highlands, Hudson River valley, or upstate New York. "
Scarlett Murphy
- Third Year Fellow
Hometown: Winston-Salem, NC
Medical School: UNC School of Medicine
Residency: NYU Grossman School of Medicine
What are your favorite things about the fellowship? "My co-fellows. I love the camaraderie and collegiality in our department. We are a group of people who enjoy working together, and that makes it fun to come to work every day."
What do you love about New York City? "I love that there's something for everyone here--whether you're into art, nature, or the food scene. New Yorkers also look out for each other--and you meet so many people from different walks of life every day."
What do you like to do outside of work? "I love taking the Metro-North for quick hiking trips out of the city and in general just hanging out in Central Park or Riverside Park when the weather's nice. When it's cooler out, I love checking out new restaurants and cocktail bars with friends. "
Jesse Ross
- Third Year Fellow
Hometown: Flomaton, Alabama
Medical School: UAB
Residency: UCLA
What are your favorite things about the fellowship? "I love this program for many reasons! I was first attracted by the numerous opportunities to be exposed to all aspects of Pulmonary and Critical Care medicine and to learn one on one from national/international leaders in every field. This was also compounded by Columbia's work internationally and the opportunities for fellows to get involved in a global environment. Fellows also have the opportunity to take classes at the nearby Mailman School of Public Health. Since arriving, I have gotten to experience not only these things firsthand, but also the very intentional, and focused, mentorship that began on day one. Fellow mentorship and education are priorities at Columbia, and we benefit immensely from this. Our leadership has managed to provide endless opportunities and support for academics and research without sacrificing any aspect of clinical training. Indeed clinical and procedural training are prioritized during the first two years at Columbia. All this, while emphasizing camaraderie amongst the fellows and faculty. It's an incredible place to be! "
What do you love about New York City? "Admittedly, I'm still figuring out everything I love about NYC. So far, I love bike rides along the Hudson, runs through Central Park, exploring the different neighborhoods, innumerable incredible restaurants, late-night rooftops, midweek salsa parties, the changing seasons, and living in an intersection for the world, with so many different cultures represented. "
What do you like to do outside of work? "Travel, running, salsa, reading, scuba/free diving "
Mark Sonnick
- Third Year Fellow
Hometown: Ridgewood, NJ
Medical School: Weill Cornell
Residency: NYP-Weill Cornell Medical Center
What are your favorite things about the fellowship? "I love getting to take care of our PH patients in the MICU. The multidisciplinary approach with lung transplant, cardiology, and our medical ECMO team makes for a great team dynamic."
What do you love about New York City? "There is always somewhere in NYC, no matter the time, where you can find whatever you want to do!"
What do you like to do outside of work? "I love going to concerts at Lincoln Center."
Ani Nalbandian
- Cardiac Critical Care Medicine Fellow
Hometown: Trumbull, Connecticut
Medical School: Columbia University
Residency: Columbia University
Fellowship: Cardiovascular Disease, Columbia University
What are your favorite things about the fellowship? "As the inaugural cardiac critical care fellow at our institution, I appreciate how the program leadership has tailored this advanced fellowship to equip me with the skills set and knowledge base I need as a critical care cardiologist. I especially enjoy the multidisciplinary experiences I have working across all ICUs and settings. These help me cultivate a better understanding of the practice of ICU-based medicine from different subspecialty perspectives - pulm, anesthesia, and CT surgery, in particular."
What do you love about New York City? "There's always something new to experience, somewhere new to go, someone new to meet... "
What do you like to do outside of work? "Performances at Lincoln Center, New York City Center; Central Park"
