PGY-4
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Hannah Cowart , DO
Medical School: William Carey University College of Osteopathic MedicineCareer Interests: GI & Liver PathologyFellowship: Selective (GI/Liver) Surgical Pathology Fellowship, UMass Chan Medical SchoolAbout Me: Hannah grew up in South Florida, went to medical school in Mississippi, and is now enjoying the four seasons of New England. She enjoys fly fishing, painting, and playing tennis. A fun fact about her is that all of her pets are named after food: Pork Belly, Coconut, and Peaches. -
Jose Gomez-Garcia , DO, PhD
Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University-DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2022Career Interests: Clinical Pathology, Lab administration and molecular Pathology Fellowship: Molecular Pathology, University of Minnesota 2026
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Eric Magnetta , MD
Medical School: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, 2022
Career Interests: Breast Pathology
Fellowship: Breast Pathology Fellowship, Mass General Brigham, 2026About Me:
PGY-3
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Hamid Armani , MD, MPH
Medical School: St. George's University School of Medicine, 2023Career Interests: Dermatopathology and GI pathologyFellowship: Selective (GI/Liver) Surgical Pathology, University of Miami, 2027About Me: -
Pavel Melnikov , MD
Medical School: Altai State Medical University, Barnaul, RussiaCareer Interests: Cytology, gastrointestinal pathology, and digital pathology/AI, with a focus on integrating clinical thinking with system-based approaches to improve diagnostic processes and workflow.Fellowship: Cytopathology fellowship, UMass Chan Medical School, 2027About Me: Before becoming a pathologist, Pavel worked as an attending physician in anesthesia / critical care in Russia. Today, Pavel enjoys computers, cars, natures and the great outdoors. -
Courtney Sanders , DO
Chief Resident, 2026-2027
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine, 2023Career Interests: Breast and Gyn pathologyFellowship: Selective (Breast &Gyn) Surgical Pathology, UMass Chan Medical School, 2027About Me: -
Henry Weatherly , DO, MPH
Chief Resident, 2025-2026, 2026-2027
Medical School: University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine (UNECOM)Career Interests: Dermpath and general sign outFellowship: Dermatopathology Fellowship, UMass Chan Medical School, 2027About Me: Henry was born and raised in Montgomery, Alabama. He attended undergrad at the University of Alabama, roll tide! He met his wife Leigh at medical school in Maine. Henry was selected for membership in the UMass Chan chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Society in 2025. In his free time, he enjoys drawing and lots of relaxing.
PGY-2
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Alysia Bryll , MD, PhD
Medical School: UMass Chan Medical SchoolCareer Interests: Breast, GYN and GU pathologyAbout Me: Alysia is originally from Springfield, MA. She completed her MD/PhD at UMass Chan where she focused her PhD on transcription homeostasis and the role of chromatic dynamics. Alysia was selected for membership in the UMass Chan chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Society in 2025. She is interested in continuing research and has participated in a number of projects with a recent poster at USCAP where she presented her work on multiplex immunofluorescence of mismatch repair evaluation of cytology specimens. Alysia loves experimenting with baking, specifically cookie flavors and enjoys working on her flower farm. -
Rafy Odeh , MD
Medical School: University of Jordan Faculty of Medicine 2023Career Interests: HematopathologyAbout Me: -
Dena Payne , DO
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic MedicineCareer Interests: HematopathologyAbout Me: She enjoys expressing her creativity through aerial yoga and painting, and loves spending downtime spoiling her cat, Clover. -
Frances Ramirez , MD
Medical School: Universidad Central del Caribe (Central University of the Caribbean) School of Medicine, 2024Career Interests: Breast/GYN and CytologyAbout Me: From San Juan, Puerto Rico -
Ryan Salazar , MD
Medical School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, 2024Career Interests: Thoracic, and head & neck Pathology, and AutopsyAbout Me:
PGY-1
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Fatih Karabacak , MD
Medical School: Istanbul University, Cerrahpasa Medical School, 2018Career Interests: Still exploringAbout Me: -
Ayesha Naeem , MD
Medical School: Allama Iqbal Medical College LahoreCareer Interests: UndecidedAbout Me: Ayesha comes from the vibrant, culturally and historically rich city of Lahore, Pakistan. She likes to star-gaze, explore new places and cultures, learn new languages, and make art with all new kinds of media. She is currently learning how to ski. Fun fact about her is that she can give you a henna tattoo. -
Hanh Nguyen , MD
Medical School: UMass Chan Medical School, 2025Career Interests: Still exploringAbout Me: -
Mackenzie Rod , MD
Medical School: American University of Antigua College of Medicine 2025Career Interests: Still exploringAbout Me: