Residency Program Director, Family Health Centers at NYU Langone

Associate Program Director, Family Health Centers at NYU Langone

Associate Program Director, Family Health Centers at NYU Langone

Associate Program Director, Family Health Centers at NYU Langone

Executive Chief Resident, Inpatient, NYU Langone’s Tisch Hospital and Kimmel Pavilion
Sharnendra.Sidhu@NYULangone.org

Sharnendra (Sharn) grew up in Locust Valley on Long Island before heading to Cornell University, where she majored in human development and graduated with honors and distinction. After a year of research at Northwell Health, she pursued her medical degree at NYU Grossman School of Medicine through the accelerated three-year MD pathway in Internal Medicine. She was a resident in the Clinical Investigator Track, focusing on research in obesity, cardiometabolic diseases, and cardiac rehabilitation.

For the past six years, Sharn has called NYU home, thriving in its rigorous clinical training, innovative research environment, and varied patient base. The strong connections she has formed with colleagues and mentors enhance her day-to-day experience, with every familiar face on the mega block serving as a warm reminder of the supportive community around her. As the Tisch-Kimmel inpatient chief, Sharn is eager to create a stimulating and enjoyable environment for her residents, drawing from her own positive experiences during training. She will be applying for a cardiology fellowship this year, with the aim of pursuing a career in academia.

Outside the hospital, Sharn immerses herself in the vibrant NYC life while staying close to her family. She loves securing hard-to-get dinner reservations, exploring the performing arts scene, riding her vespa, and traveling the world. Her zest for life is evident in her enthusiasm for every new experience!

Executive Chief Resident, Inpatient, NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue
Jacqueline.Wang@NYULangone.org

Jacqueline (Jacky) grew up in Houston, Texas, and attended the University of Chicago, where she majored in the biological sciences. After spending a year doing research at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Jacky attended medical school at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. When it came time to apply for residency, she was especially drawn to NYU because of the opportunity to train at NYU’s three unique hospital systems serving NYC’s varied patient populations as well as the residents’ strong sense of community and support for one another. Jacky is thrilled to serve as Bellevue inpatient chief during this academic year and build her teaching, mentoring, and leadership skills. After her chief year, Jacky plans to pursue fellowship in hematology/oncology.

Outside of the hospital, Jacky enjoys exploring new neighborhoods and restaurants with her friends and family, Peloton rides, listening to podcasts, and watching Broadway shows with her husband, Hammad, a current NYU neurosurgery resident with whom Jacky feels lucky to have matched together to NYU for residency!

Chief Resident, Ambulatory Care, NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue
Maaz.Ahsan@NYULangone.org

Maaz was born in Connecticut and raised in upstate New York. He went to Cornell University and studied human biology. Then he pursued his MD/MS degree from the University of Pittsburgh.

Maaz returned to New York for residency. He was particularly drawn to NYU for its varied patient population and strong clinical experience. Maaz is excited to stay on as the Bellevue outpatient chief resident. He also hopes to use this year to delve deeper into his role as an educator and leader. He will be applying for fellowship in gastroenterology and plans to have an academic career that includes both research and medical education.

Outside of the hospital, Maaz enjoys playing with a racket and exploring restaurants with his wife.

Primary Care Chief Resident, Internal Medicine, NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue
Kathryn.Havranek@NYULangone.org

Katie grew up in Denver, Colorado. She received her bachelor’s in international studies from Macalester College. She moved to Washington D.C. to pursue her interest in global health policy but found herself more interested in becoming a doctor than in crafting policy. She received a pre-medical post-baccalaureate certificate from the University of Vermont. She studied medicine at the University of Colorado where she pursued her interests in care for patients experiencing homelessness and immigrant health. She received her master of public health from the Colorado School of Public Health in epidemiology.

Katie was drawn immediately to NYU during her interview day for its opportunity to train in three unique hospital systems, the culture of trust between residents and faculty, and the opportunity to serve the NYC community in the inpatient and outpatient setting. She has loved her time in the Primary Care track as she was also able to grow a panel of patients at Gouverneur while also exploring her interest in endocrinology. She plans to pursue endocrinology fellowship next year.

Katie loves New York City where she has become both a bagel and a pizza expert. She loves live theater, free activities at Bryant Park, the Comedy Cellar, and Carnegie Hall. She is excited to continue her exploration of the city this year.

Chief Resident, Quality Improvement & Patient Safety, VA Medical Center
Sharon.Klein@NYULangone.org

Sharon was born in Brooklyn, New York, and was raised in New Jersey. She went to Vanderbilt University for her undergraduate degree where she studied economics before going on to medical school at the Zucker School of Medicine in Long Island. She chose NYU Langone as a residency for its collegial culture and opportunity to serve such a varied patient population across all three sites. The clinical experiences in residency across a private, public safety-net, and VA hospital have shaped Sharon’s research in studying the role healthcare systems play in influencing health outcomes. Sharon hopes to continue this research as a cardiology fellow and ultimately pursue a career as an academic clinician, researcher, and educator.

Outside of medicine, Sharon enjoys rock climbing, skiing, road cycling, and cooking with friends and family. She’s also on a mission to prove that rock climbing is the best way to spend a Saturday—despite her friends’ insistence that brunch might be less hazardous.

Chief Resident, Inpatient, NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue
Amber.Whitley@NYULangone.org

Amber was born in Manhattan, New York, but grew up in Morristown, New Jersey. She attended North Carolina State University for college and graduated with a bachelor of arts in psychology and a bachelor's of science in biology. She attended the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University for medical school, where she enjoyed tutoring her fellow medical students with the hope of helping them achieve their academic goals.

Amber always knew she wanted to come back home and live in the robust city of New York. She came to NYU Grossman School of Medicine because she wanted to serve patients from communities with limited access to care, and loved that Bellevue provided excellent care to all patients regardless of the patient's income or insurance status. She also was drawn to the supportive, family environment created by the residents and faculty and the opportunity to train in the unique three hospital system.

In her role as chief resident, Amber is excited to advocate and support residents. She is also excited to teach learners at different levels and will ultimately continue a career in academic medicine as a hospitalist next year.

In her free time, Amber enjoys eating at new restaurants, her morning Pilates sessions, and going to Broadway shows. She is currently training for a half-marathon, so you can find her running in Central Park or along the East River on the weekend.

Chief Resident, Inpatient, NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue
Terry.Li2@NYULangone.org

Terry was born at NYU but grew up in New Jersey. She attended college at Cornell University, where she majored in biology and nutrition, and minored in health policy. She was involved in global health research in the Department of Nutrition and volunteered in the Ithaca community with the local 4H and free clinic. It was during this time that she developed a keen interest in public and population health and caring for communities with limited access to healthcare.

After a gap year working as a medical scribe in an emergency department, she attended NYU Grossman School of Medicine for her MD. She developed a passion for internal medicine early on, applying to the 3-year program after her first year of medical school to fast track into internal medicine residency at NYU. For her, staying at NYU for residency training was one of the best decisions because she was able to learn and grow amongst friends, taking care of a complex and varied patient base across three unique hospital systems and in one of the most exciting and dynamic cities in the world. She found incredible mentors in gastroenterology that allowed her to expand her clinical interests and knowledge while working on projects related to population health and healthcare quality.

Outside of medicine, Terry loves to stay active, whether that is heading to a volleyball game, jogging outside, or going to a fitness class with friends. She keeps a long running list of which restaurants she wants to try next and is always planning her next vacation.

Chief Resident, Outpatient, VA Medical Center
Ehab.Abaza@NYULangone.org

Ehab was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. He earned his undergraduate degree in natural sciences from Fordham University at Lincoln Center, graduating summa cum laude and receiving the Michael J. Passarelli Natural Sciences Award for academic excellence. His passion for medicine developed through volunteer work at Mount Sinai West and teaching roles at Fordham. Ehab continued his medical education at Georgetown University School of Medicine, where he was deeply involved in peer mentoring and curricular development in his later years. He was inducted into the Alpha Omega Alpha honor society for his academic achievements and recognized for his compassion with the peer-nominated Cura Personalis Award and membership in the Gold Humanism Honor Society.

Ehab’s commitment to serving communities with limited access to care and his desire to give back to his hometown led him to return to New York City for internal medicine training at NYU Grossman School of Medicine. At NYU, he is surrounded by colleagues who share a common mission: to heal patients and push the boundaries of medical knowledge.

Ehab plans to pursue a cardiology fellowship with the ultimate goal of becoming an academic interventional cardiologist, specializing in complex coronary disease while advancing medical education.

Outside of medicine, Ehab enjoys spending time with family, restoring classic cars, attending concerts, and perfecting his espresso-making skills.

Health Equity Chief Resident, Inpatient, NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevu
Shawn.Wen@NYULangone.org

Shawn grew up in San Francisco and attended MIT for college, where she majored in neuroscience and competed in NCAA Division 1 rowing. Afterwards, she worked in rural Nepal as an MIT Technology Dissemination Fellow developing and implementing a novel, electricity-free typhoid diagnostic. She subsequently worked at UCSF’s Global Health Group in malaria research before pursuing a MS in physiology and biophysics at Georgetown.

Shawn’s desire to enhance health equity led her to attend medical school at Emory and residency at NYU, where she trained at two of the largest public safety net hospitals in the country (Grady Memorial Hospital and Bellevue Hospital). Highlights of her NYU experience include serving as the co-chair of the Department of Internal Medicine Organization for Nurturing and Development (DIMOND) and finding incredible mentorship that sparked research interests in MASLD and living donor liver transplant. She is excited to expand the resident equity curriculum during her chief year. She aims to pursue GI and hepatology fellowships with the ultimate goal of becoming a transplant hepatologist.

In her free time, she enjoys any outdoor activity (biking, hiking, long boarding) and finding last minute concert and show deals.

Chief Resident, Inpatient, NYU Langone Health – Brooklyn
Jahnavi.Udaikumar@NYULangone.org

Jahnavi was born in India and moved to California and Michigan before settling in Dallas, Texas, where she and her family have lived for the past 20 years. She pursued undergraduate degrees in biology and philosophy at Baylor University and completed her MD at Texas A&M College of Medicine. Her clerkship training was conducted at Baylor Scott & White in Temple, Texas. Throughout her studies, Jahnavi developed a passion for research and academia, defending her undergraduate thesis on Glioblastoma Multiforme and serving as a supplemental instructor during medical school.

Although Jahnavi always identified as a Texas girl and never envisioned herself on the East Coast, she feels immensely grateful for the opportunity to train at NYU Langone for her Internal Medicine residency. She appreciates the chance to work with exceptional mentors and a supportive community of residents while serving Brooklyn's patients with limited health literacy and access to care. The NYU community has deepened her respect for the diverse pathophysiology of diseases and enriched her professional and personal growth.

As a chief resident, Jahnavi is enthusiastic about leading the new Academic Half Day curriculum series under the guidance of Brooklyn program leadership. She is eager to develop interactive case conferences with faculty and staff, foster residents' teaching skills through Morbidity and Mortality presentations, and mentor colleagues in achieving their career aspirations.

Outside of her professional commitments, Jahnavi looks forward to enjoying New York City's vibrant culture, including late-night comedy, theater, and fine dining. She also plans to explore upstate New York and experience all that the state has to offer.

Assistant Hospitalist Educator, Internal Medicine, NYU Langone Health – Brooklyn
Jenny.Yang@NYULangone.org

Jenny was born in Delaware and spent her formative years Briarcliff Manor, New York. She attended Washington University in St. Louis where she majored in biochemistry and minored in psychology and health care management. Afterwards, Jenny briefly worked at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals as a Research Associate before pursuing medical school at NYU Grossman School of Medicine.

Given her incredible experience at NYU as a medical student, she was elated when she was chosen to stay on for residency. Notably, Jenny was inspired by the mission of Bellevue, loved the community and camaraderie of the residents, and knew that she would obtain incredible clinical training at the three hospital systems central to the program. Jenny is excited to be the hospitalist chief at NYU Brooklyn, where she can continue to serve her patients and have a role in resident education. Following residency, Jenny plans to pursue fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine.

Outside of work, Jenny spends a lot of time with her friends and fiancé́ exploring NYC, reading, and traveling the world.