Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine Our Residents

Dr. Leah Azab, MD

Resident, PGY-2
University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Farmington, CT

Dr. Leah Azab comes to us from nearby Farmington, CT and the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. Dr. Azab brings a vested interest in the intersection of psychopharmacology, neurology, psychotherapy and medicine.  

Her personal hobbies include reading fiction, watching Netflix and Hulu documentaries, hiking, spending quality time with family and friends, playing with her cats and chickens, trying new recipes,and traveling. 

In the future, Dr. Azab plans to continue her research into human trafficking and trauma-informed care and work with individuals with PTSD. Other fields of interest include neuropsychiatry.  She hopes to continue working in the community through residency and beyond. 

Dr. Hannah F. Babu, MD

Resident, PGY-2
K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore, India 

Dr. Hannah F. Babu comes to our program from K.S. Hegde Medical Academy in Mangalore, India. Outside of the field, Dr. Babu enjoys dancing, taking trips, hosting game nights and the occasional attempt at DIY projects. In short, she likes to keep life creative and fun. 

In the future, Dr. Babu will focus on outpatient and community psychiatry as she aims to bring a fresh perspective to patient care. She is also keeping an open mind to new opportunities as she progresses through residency.

Dr. Emily M. Ramirez, MD

Resident, PGY-2
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Biddeford, ME

Dr. Emily M. Ramirez comes to our program from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Biddeford, ME. Outside of the field, Dr. Ramirez loves to be creative in any way possible; right now, her go-to is crochet, especially while watching horror movies. She also enjoys playing video games, spending time with family and friends and taking care of her many pets.

Dr. Ramirez' professional interests include consultation-liaison, forensic and adult inpatient psychiatry. 

Dr. Varun Vallabhaneni, MD

Resident, PGY-2

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, New Brunswick, NJ

Dr. Varun Vallabhaneni comes to us from New Brunswick, NJ and Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He plans to become an outpatient general psychiatrist somewhere in the tri-state area following his residency experience. Outside of the residency, he enjoys basketball, football and jazz music.

Dr. Sophia Blanchard, DO

Resident, PGY-1
University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, Biddeford, ME

Dr. Sophia Blanchard comes to our program from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine.  Her hobbies include dancing, knitting, gardening and trying her hand at DIY projects. She also enjoys a good cup of coffee and spending time with her cat. 
 
Her professional interests include consultation liaison, geriatric psychiatry and psychedelic psychotherapy.

Dr. Matthew Hunt, MD

Resident, PGY-1

American University of Antigua College of Medicine, Coolidge, Antigua

Dr. Matthew Hunt comes to us from the American University of Antigua College of Medicine. Having grown up in Fairfield County, Dr. Hunt is thrilled to be joining a program so close to friends and family. Prior to medical school, Dr. Hunt worked in the mental health field where he gained a deep appreciation for the challenges faced by both patients and providers. Our program will provide a strong foundation to practice in the geographically underserved areas of northern New England.  

Dr. Hunt is interested in child/adolescent psychiatry, addiction medicine and neuropsychiatry. When he is not practicing medicine, Dr. Hunt hopes to relax and refresh through his newfound love of traveling with his wife. He is also looking forward to downhill skiing now as well as hiking, lifting weights and catching up with old friends. 

Dr. Momil Muzaffar, MD

Resident, PGY-1
CMH Lahore Medical College and Institute of Dentistry, Lahore, Pakistan

Dr. Momil Muzaffar comes to our program from CMH Lahore Medical College in Pakistan. She was raised in Lahore, Pakistan alongside her three sisters and was inspired to pursue a career in medicine by her parents, both of whom are physicians. 

Dr. Muzaffar loves making jewelry and playing basketball. She also loves traveling and discovering new cultures and cuisines. In her downtime, she unwinds with Star Wars and Harry Potter movie marathons and finds comfort in watching classic sitcoms —Gilmore Girls is her favorite.

Dr. Muzaffar is deeply passionate about mental health advocacy and aims to develop expertise in psychotherapy. Currently, she is interested in pursuing subspecialty training in either forensic psychiatry or child & adolescent psychiatry, though she remains open to exploring new areas of interest during residency.

Dr. Edward Zhu, MD

Resident, PGY-1
Quinnipiac University Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine, North Haven, CT

Dr. Edward Zhu comes to us from Quinnipiac University's Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine. Dr. Zhu is interested in the impact that lifestyle and ADLs have on depressive symptoms in older adults along with the impact that adverse childhood experiences have on adult outcomes. In the future, Dr. Zhu hopes to work in the community. 

Outside of the field, he likes to unwind by playing music, doing karaoke with his friends, cooking new recipes, watching Netflix, hiking and being run by his dog.

Dr. Amr Ahmed, MD

Resident, PGY-1
Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar, Doha, Qatar

Dr. Ahmed comes to our program from Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar. Prior to residency, he served as the President of the Psychiatry Interest Group in medical school, and he addressed social stigma around mental health through community experiences, such as Weill Students for Harm Reduction (WiSH).

Outside of medicine, Dr. Ahmed enjoys running and reading on social psychology. He enjoys real-time strategy games such as the Sid Miers Civilization series, the Age of Empires series, and the Command & Conquer series.

Dr. Ahmed is interested in either Consultation-Liaison or Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, though he remains open to exploring new areas of interest during residency. In the future, he hopes to serve his community as a physician and lead by example as an educator for future Psychiatry colleagues.

Dr. Aparna Ghimire, MBBS

Resident, PGY-1
BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Nepal

 Dr. Aparna Ghimire graduated from BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences, Nepal. She was practicing as a psychiatrist in Nepal before joining the residency program. Professionally, she is interested in pursuing forensic psychiatry. She enjoys working with the community in the form of awareness programs, community outreach programs, and school health programs.

Dr. Ghimire’s hobbies include hiking in nature, reading books, and listening to music. She loves to spend time with her family, especially her daughter. Recently, she has been intrigued by Yogic Sciences – as a lifestyle, a spiritual journey, as well as a scientific inquiry.

Dr. Aaryan Kapoor, MD

Resident, PGY-1
Tbilisi State Medical University Faculty of Medicine, Georgia

Dr. Aaryan Kapoor joins our program with a truly global background, having been born in India, raised in the UAE, and graduating from Tbilisi State Medical University in the Republic of Georgia. His diverse experiences across countries and cultures have shaped both his worldview and his approach to patient care.

Dr. Kapoor is passionate about the intersection of psychiatric and medical illness and hopes to pursue a career in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry while remaining open to the other fields of psychiatry. He is also an aspiring educator with a strong interest in medical education, mentorship, and curriculum development.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Kapoor is drawn to creative pursuits of all kinds. He enjoys fictional writing, fantasy worldbuilding, video gaming, and video game writing, with a particular fondness for the horror genre. He has also started learning an instrument called the steel-tongue drum — a hobby he will enthusiastically discuss with anyone kind enough to make eye contact.

Dr. Bhanu Wahi-Singh, MBChB

Resident, PGY-1
University of Edinburgh College of Medicine & Veterinary Medicine, Scotland

Dr. Bhanu Wahi-Singh comes to us from the University of Edinburgh Medical School in Scotland. Prior to residency, he developed a particular interest in the utility of data-driven methods to push forward psychiatric care, using a background in epidemiological research. Dr. Wahi-Singh also has a passion for advocacy and served as co-founder of an international NGO focused on the health and education of children in rural India.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Wahi-Singh enjoys playing strategy and board games, table tennis, and the dholak. He can also frequently be found engrossed in a good novel or taking photos of the landscape.

Dr. Wahi-Singh has a clinical interest in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry as well as Perinatal Psychiatry. In the future, he looks forward to further developing skills in public health psychiatry alongside clinical work.