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Meet the MU School of Medicine Psychiatry Department residents.

PGY-1

Mehamed Abdi, MD

Mehamed Abdi, MD

PGY-1 Resident

Bio

  • Medical School: University of Missouri – Columbia
  • Why did I choose this program? I chose to stay at Mizzou because I felt genuinely at home within the psychiatry program. Throughout medical school, I was drawn to the high-quality teaching, broad clinical exposure, and the supportive relationships I saw between residents and faculty. Staying in Missouri also allows me to remain close to my support system and continue giving back to the people and communities that shaped me. It was clear this program would help me grow both as a physician and as a person.
  • Clinical Interests: Adult psychiatry, psychopharmacology, consult-liaison psychiatry, cultural psychiatry
  • Hobbies: Outside of medicine, I love making espresso and experimenting with different brewing techniques. I’m a huge soccer fan and follow both Arsenal and FC Barcelona. I enjoy playing soccer, checking out new coffee spots, hiking, watching crime shows and documentaries, and winding down with a few games of FIFA on my PS5.
Sanaa Amin, MD

Sanaa Amin, MD

PGY-1 Resident

Bio

  • Medical School: FMH College of Medicine and Dentistry - Lahore, Pakistan
  • Why did I choose this program? During my interview there were many stand-out moments. The camaraderie and support among residents, the wonderful faculty who were friendly and approachable, and the incredible growth opportunities thanks to the diverse patient population and well-rounded curriculum. Columbia also offers the perfect balance for quality of life, all the conveniences of city living without any of the stress. It is peaceful, with an abundance of natural beauty and a wonderful community!
  • Clinical Interests: Adult Outpatient Psychiatry, Autism, Mood Disorders
  • Hobbies: Reading, singing and travelling
Claire Armour, DO

Claire Armour, DO

PGY-1 Resident

Bio

  • Medical school: Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Why did I choose this program? I chose this program because it offers a variety of clinical opportunities that I wanted to experience. The vibe I received from faculty and residents was that here was a supportive, friendly, and diverse environment.
  • Clinical interests: Adult outpatient psychiatry, psychotherapy
  • Hobbies: Watching movies and Korean dramas, going on walks
Dasia Caraballo, MD

Dasia Caraballo, MD

PGY-1 Resident

Bio

  • Medical School: University of Missouri – Columbia
  • Why I chose this program? I chose to stay at Mizzou for residency because of the supportive and knowledgeable staff, the diverse range of pathologies, and the opportunity to gain exposure to a broad variety of rotations.
  • Clinical Interests: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Outpatient Psychiatry, and Addiction Psychiatry
  • Hobbies: Watching reality TV, shopping, reading, and spending time with family and friends
Omolayo Fowler, MD

Omolayo Fowler, MD

PGY-1 Resident

Bio

  • Medical School: Oba Okunade College of Health Sciences, Igbinedion University Okada
  • Why did I choose this program? I chose this program for its strong emphasis on comprehensive patient-centered care and its supportive, collaborative learning environment. The program offers a robust mix of academic rigor, diverse clinical exposure, and early psychotherapy training, all within a welcoming community. I was drawn to the faculty’s investment in resident education and mentorship, and the program’s commitment to serving both rural and underserved populations. These elements align with my long-term goals of becoming a well-rounded, compassionate child psychiatrist and mental health advocate.
  • Clinical interests: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Hobbies: Soccer (An ardent supporter of Chelsea FC), and Cooking
Alexandra Gokee, MD

Alexandra Gokee, MD

PGY-1 Resident

Bio

  • Medical School: UMKC
  • Why did I choose this program? I loved that the program has educational opportunities in a wide array of psychiatric services.
  • Clinical interests: Inpatient Adult Psychiatry, Neuromodulation, Forensic Psychiatry (especially competency restoration treatment), Addiction Psychiatry, and Psychotherapy
  • Hobbies: Art, reading, drawing, working on home projects, running, and playing with my cat
Rachel Hines, DO

Rachel Hines, DO

PGY-1 Resident

Bio

  • Medical School: Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Why did I choose this program? I did a sub-I as a fourth year visiting student at Mizzou and absolutely fell in love with the sense of camaraderie among residents and attendings. My rotation on child psychiatry inspired me greatly in my ability to connect with patients. I quickly found mentors in the attendings, and I felt so welcomed among the students, staff, and residents. During my interview, I felt a sense of genuine excitement among the program leadership that I did not experience elsewhere. I am also excited about making the Midwest my new home and making an impact in this beautiful part of the country. Mizzou has numerous avenues provided in order for me to reach my career aspirations.
  • Clinical interests: Child and adolescent psychiatry, general adult inpatient psychiatry, social determinants of health, adverse childhood events, severe mental illness, psychiatry in the legal system
  • Hobbies: Playing piano, singing, playing guitar, film, going to concerts, thrifting, hiking, finding the best matcha in COMO, playing golf, junk journaling, spoiling my cats
Obika Chisom, MD

Chisom Obika, MD

PGY-1 Resident

Bio

  • Medical School: College of Medicine, University of Nigeria
  • Why did I choose this program? I chose this program because of the diverse clinical opportunities here. I knew that I would be exposed to various settings to learn. I experienced great friendships among the residents and supportive attendings. Columbia is also a family friendly place to live.
  • Clinical interests: For now, it’s Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. I am looking forward to my rotations to help make me a well-rounded psychiatrist
  • Hobbies: I enjoy baking, spending time with friends and family, and traveling. Gardening is a new one for me and it’s been great.
Misbah Rahman, MD

Misbah Rahman, MD

PGY-1 Resident

Bio

  • Medical School: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Medical College
  • Why did I choose this program? I always wanted to do my residency training in an academic program and Mizzou checked that box for me. I liked that they had a wide range of training options with qualified faculty. Had the best interview experience here. The camaraderie and diversity among residents were an added bonus!
  • Clinical interests: Women's Mental Health! Forensic Psychiatry, Inpatient Psychiatry
  • Hobbies: Martial arts, baking, eating sushi, yoga, diving, chilling with my besties
Manaal Siddiqui, MD

Manaal Siddiqui, MD

PGY-1 Resident

Bio

  • Medical School: Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar
  • Why did I choose this program? I chose this program because of the diversity and breadth of clinical training opportunities as well as the faculty who have a wide range of clinical interests and are dedicated to teaching. I also met one of the residents at the AACAP conference and really liked the environment of the program as a whole.
  • Clinical interests: psychotherapy, narrative medicine, medical education and curriculum development, cross-cultural mental health care
  • Hobbies: crocheting, baking, strength training, reading literary fiction and poetry

PGY-2

Monica Arnold, DO

Monica Arnold, DO

PGY-2 Resident

Bio

  • Medical School: Kansas City University - KC
  • Why did I choose this program? During my Sub-I, I appreciated the friendships among residents and faculty and the wide range of clinical training opportunities. Columbia's location also allows us to see patients from both rural and urban areas. The program is well-rounded, supportive, and family friendly, so I knew I'd have an excellent experience here.
  • Clinical interests: Adult Outpatient Psychiatry
  • Hobbies: Reading, playing with my two dogs and three cats, cooking, Lego
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Esra Genc, MD

PGY-2 Resident

Bio

  • Medical School: Hacettepe School of Medicine, Turkey
  • Why did I choose this program? I chose the University of Missouri because the working environment encourages learning and work. I have many opportunities for improving myself in a clinical setting, education/teaching practice and research.
  • Clinical Interests: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Neuromodulation, and Women's Mental Health.
  • Hobbies: I enjoy spending time in nature, nature walks, biking and swimming. I am very lucky that Columbia has such a good geography and has a lot to offer!
John "Jay" Hartman, MD

John "Jay" Hartman, MD

PGY-2 Resident

Bio

  • Medical School: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
  • Why did I choose this program? My top two reasons for choosing Mizzou is the ability to work in broad array of settings (child, VA, forensics, community, etc) as well as knowing that residents at the program care about each other beyond just the working environment.
  • Clinical interests: Child & Adolescent and Addiction Psychiatry
  • Hobbies: trail running, crochet, skiing, and playing with my rats
Ugonna Ibeawuchi, MD

Ugonna Ibeawuchi, MD

PGY-2 Resident

Bio

  • Medical School: Abia State University, Nigeria
  • Why did I choose this program? This program offers comprehensive training that exposes residents to diverse patient populations. What truly sets it apart is the strong sense of camaraderie among the residents and the mentorship by the dedicated faculty. The supportive academic environment fosters a sense of community, making it a family-friendly location.
  • Clinical Interests: Adult Psychiatry, Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Hobbies: Cooking, biking, and traveling
Oluwasayo Owolabi, MD

Oluwasayo Owolabi, MD

PGY-2 Resident

Bio

  • Medical School: Lugansk State Medical University, Ukraine
  • Why did I choose this program? I Attendings and residents are very approachable and work seamlessly as a team. The program offers a wide range of clinical settings and serves a diverse patient population, providing extensive exposure to various fields that will help me become a well-rounded physician. The program is also family friendly.
  • Clinical Interests: Consultation Liaison Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry and Psychotherapy
  • Hobbies: Spending time with family and friends, traveling, trying different cuisines, and watching reality TV shows
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Lakshmi Ravipati, MD

PGY-2 Resident

Bio

  • Medical School: Guntur Medical College, India
  • Why did I choose this program? I heard good things about this program from a former Psychiatry Resident, friendly and knowledgeable Faculty, diverse patient population with good exposure to all age groups of kids, strong curriculum and good work/life balance.
  • Clinical Interests: Child Psychiatry, Early Intervention in Autism, Preventive Psychiatry, Community Mental Health
  • Hobbies: running, biking, traveling and watching movies
Emily Rife, MD

Emily Rife, MD

PGY-2 Resident

Bio

  • Medical School: University of Missouri School of Medicine
  • Why did I choose this program? Columbia is my hometown and I have always felt passionate about serving our community. While on the wards as a student I had the opportunity to work within a collaborative, engaging atmosphere where residents are supported by experienced and approachable faculty members dedicated to our professional growth. The collegiality I observed amongst residents and emphasis on work-life balance stood out as the ideal program for me to grow and thrive both personally and professionally.
  • Clinical Interests: I am most interested in Geriatric Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine
  • Hobbies: I love to swim and going on float trips kayaking to explore our beautiful Missouri rivers. I am a proud cat mom of two and my guilty obsessions include binge watching cooking competitions and true crime.
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Tal Tirosh Inberg, MD

PGY-2 Resident

Bio

  • Medical school: Hebrew University in Jerusalem
  • Why did I choose this program? I've done Children and Adolescent Psychiatry Residency in Israel and moved to Missouri with my husband and kids. We love living in the mid-west! I chose this program because it offered everything I wanted: didactics, experience in a variety of settings and more importantly, nice and kind mentors that I can learn from.
  • Clinical Interests: Early years of childhood and the caregiver-child interactions. I believe this foundation is crucial for later life mental health and coping with life events.
  • Hobbies: reading, baking, and traveling
Vasavi Vadduri, MD

Vasavi Vadduri, MD, Wellness Chief Resident

PGY-2 Resident

Bio

  • Medical school: Alluri Sitarama Raju Academy of Medical Sciences, Andhra Pradesh, India
  • Why did I choose this program? The program offers a robust curriculum taught by experienced faculty. It provides comprehensive clinical training, which includes a wide range of psychiatric disorders and treatment modalities. The camaraderie among fellow residents is warm and welcoming.
  • Clinical Interests: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, neurodevelopmental disorders and Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
  • Hobbies: Gardening and exploring new places to eat
George Win, MD

George Win, MD

PGY-2 Resident

Bio

  • Medical school: University of Missouri School of Medicine
  • Why did I choose this program? I chose this program because of the robust clinical opportunities and friendly environment for medical trainees.
  • Clinical Interests: Outpatient Psychiatry
  • Hobbies: Tennis and cycling

PGY-3

Victor Eche, MD

Victor Eche, MD

PGY-3 Resident

Bio

  • Medical School: University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria
  • Why did I choose this program? It's a comprehensive program with very adequate exposure and hands-on experience in the various areas of Psychiatry. The attendings, residents, nurses, and all other staff create a conducive environment for training with their friendly and supportive disposition.
  • Clinical Interests: Addiction Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry
  • Hobbies: Playing and watching soccer, basketball, and tennis, listening to music
Mohamed Elhosary, MD

Mohamed Elhosary, MD, Chief Resident

PGY-3 Resident

Bio

  • Medical School: Tanta University Faculty of Medicine, Egypt
  • Why did I choose this program? The diversity of clinical training and research opportunities, the sense of camaraderie among the residents, and the vibrant supportive environment of the program.
  • Clinical Interests: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Addiction Psychiatry, Mood Disorders, Suicide Prevention
  • Hobbies: Reading, swimming, traveling, trying different cuisines
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Abdullah Genc, MD

PGY-3 Resident

Bio

  • Medical school Undergraduate: Marmara University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
  • Why did I choose this program? The faculty and residents are exceptionally friendly and welcoming, creating a program that is not only supportive but also family friendly.
  • Clinical interests: General psychiatry, outpatient psychiatry, addiction psychiatry
  • Hobbies: Spending time with family, playing and watching soccer, traveling
Afsah Khan, DO

Afsah Khan, DO

PGY-3 Resident

Bio

  • Medical School: Midwestern University – Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Why did I choose this program? As a fourth-year medical student, I was able to rotate through the program and was most impressed by the camaraderie between the residents and faculty. I met so many wonderful people who were so passionate about psychiatry. I love how comprehensive our rotations are, and the variety in pathology is an added plus. As a Columbia native, I also wanted to return to my hometown for my residency training. For me, CoMo is full of lovely people, abundant nature, and unique things to do!
  • Clinical Interests: My interests are always changing, but for now I’m especially interested in Adult Psychiatry, Child Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, and ECT/TMS/S-ketamine for treatment of refractory depression (to name just a few!)
  • Hobbies: Reading poetry, cooking, spending time outdoors, painting, and chilling with the family cat
Courtney Monroe, MD

Courtney Monroe, MD

PGY-3 Resident

Bio

  • Medical school Undergraduate: University of Missouri School of Medicine
  • Why did I choose this program? I chose to stay at MU for residency because it is a supportive environment which offers well-rounded, comprehensive training with exposure to a diverse patient population. Additionally, I’m from Missouri and wanted a program that would allow me to remain close to my family and friends.
  • Clinical interests: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, LGBTQ+ mental health advocacy
  • Hobbies: Spending time with my mastiff, hiking, golf, learning pickleball, and binge-watching documentaries
Hussam Saleh, MD

Hussam Saleh, MD

PGY-3 Resident

Bio

  • Medical school Undergraduate: University of Medicine and Health Sciences, UMHS
  • Why did I choose this program? Great Residents, faculty and attendings. Diverse patient population. Provides great work-life balance.
  • Clinical interests: I will let my residency experience shape my clinical interests in the field
  • Hobbies: Hiking, sports and watching movies
Rami Soukieh, MD

Rami Soukieh, MD

PGY-3 Resident

Bio

  • Medical school Undergraduate: University of Missouri School of Medicine ;
  • Why did I choose this program? I have been living in Columbia since my senior year of high school and have grown to love the city and the community here. The University of Missouri has always been supportive of me in my college and medical school years, and I was certain I wanted to continue my residency here as well. All the attendings are very welcoming and are dedicated to teaching the residents and fostering a learning environment. I have great confidence that this program will help me become a great physician for my patients.
  • Clinical interests: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Outpatient Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, General Psychiatry
  • Hobbies: I like to work on cars and restore them, mostly German classics. I love watching and playing (European) football and I’m a diehard Real Madrid fan. Also, I like watching Formula 1 and karting in my free time. Willing to take anyone on in FIFA as well!
Michael Takes, MD

Michael Takes, MD

PGY-3 Resident

Bio

  • Medical school Undergraduate: University of Missouri School of Medicine
  • Why did I choose this program? I enjoyed my time here in medical school. MU has a very unique patient population that will provide an excellent breadth of experience for future practice. I am also a Missouri native and knew I wanted to stay in Missouri for residency.
  • Clinical interests: Adult and Pediatric Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine, Forensic Psychiatry
  • Hobbies: Soccer, college basketball and football, history, numismatics, cars, hiking, video games and Star Wars

PGY-4

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Si Leng, MD

PGY-4 Resident

Bio

Joshua McArthur

Joshua McArthur, DO, Academic Chief Resident

PGY-4 Resident

Bio

  • Medical School: Kansas City University
  • Why did I choose this program? When I rotated here as a student, I felt welcomed by the other residents. It appeared to be a family friendly program as well.
  • Clinical Interests: currently they are very broad. If I had to pick now, I might say Forensic Psychiatry
  • Hobbies: Raising a family and outdoor activities
Rafa Nizam, MD

Rafa Nizam, MD

PGY-4 Resident

Bio

  • Medical School: St. George's University
  • Why did I choose this program? Columbia, MO is my hometown, so I was eager and excited to return after being away for a number of years. MU has a broad catchment area which allows us to serve Missourians of various backgrounds while enhancing our training experience with such a diverse patient population. The hospital has expanded tremendously over the years, and the facility simply makes me feel at home. The interview experience was also incredibly positive and clearly reflected the supportive, collaborative nature of MU's residency programs. The opportunity to volunteer with MedZou also played a significant role in my decision to make MU my top choice.
  • Clinical Interests: Emergency Psychiatry, Neuropsychiatry, Interventional Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, CBT, Forensic Psychiatry, and Addiction Medicine
  • Hobbies: Nutrition, various forms of fitness (resistance and cross training, bodybuilding, mobility), archery, motorcycling, creative writing, menswear, travel, nature adventures, scuba, and all things rock n' roll. Food is also pretty great.
Monica Sadhu

Monica Sadhu, MD

PGY-4 Resident

Bio

  • Medical School: University of Arizona - Phoenix
  • Why did I choose this program? I had a great interview day at this program! I liked how inclusive and supportive the residents were of each other.
  • Clinical Interests: Digital Mental Health, transitional age Youth Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Mental Health Advocacy
  • Hobbies: travel, hiking, TV shows, home improvement, spending time with friends and family
Rameez Siddiqui

Rameez Siddiqui, MD

PGY-4 Resident

Bio

  • Medical School: Saba University School of Medicine
  • Why did I choose this program? I picked Mizzou because I really wanted to attend a Psychiatry program that also allows us to explore and learn therapeutic treatment. I also love the work/life balance and how happy all the residents seemed!
  • Clinical Interests: Pediatrics and Forensic Psychiatry
  • Hobbies: Law and Order SVU and cats
Preeti Vadlamani

Preeti Vadlamani, DO, Chief Resident

PGY-4 Resident

Bio

  • Medical School: Midwestern University - Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Why did I choose this program? I chose this program because I liked how the residents here get to train in a variety of different settings such as the University Hospital, Truman VA, and Fulton State Hospital. I was also very drawn to the fact that this program offered its residents an exposure to evaluating and managing patients in the independent Psychiatric Emergency Unit at the University Hospital. Also, I really liked how the residents get to rotate on the Child and Adolescent unit starting their first year. Overall, the program seemed to offer a well-rounded, comprehensive training in a robust academic setting. Additionally, I found the faculty and the residents to be very friendly and welcoming on my interview day!
  • Clinical Interests: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Consult-Liaison Psychiatry
  • Hobbies: Traveling, exploring local restaurants, baking, spending time with my family, friends, and my dog, Maple!