Meet Our Fellows

Name: Talar Acob, MD
Hometown: College of Medicine - University of Baghdad  
Medical School: Capital Health Medical Center, New Jersey  
Residency: Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Staten Island University Hospital
Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy cooking, trying new cuisines and restaurants, watching TV shows, and walking.  
What are your favorite Central Massachusetts activities? I’m still new to the area, but I look forward to exploring and getting to know more about Central Massachusetts.

Name: Imtiaz Khan, MD
Hometown: Gazipur, Bangladesh and Columbia, SC, USA
Medical School: Mymensingh Medical College, Bangladesh  
Residency: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, Amarillo, Texas  
Hobbies/Interests: Photography, hiking, and taking long scenic road trips with family.
What are your favorite Central Massachusetts activities? Still discovering, but excited to explore all it has to offer!

Name: Keziya Mathew, MD
Hometown: Kottayam
Medical School: Medical College Kottayam
Residency: St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, MA 
Hobbies/Interests: I enjoy discovering beautiful scenic spots and experimenting with new recipies in the kitchen.
What are your favorite Central Massachusetts activities? I appreciate the trails and small parks in Worcester and Shrewsbury.

Name: Omar Mourad, MD 
Hometown: Ghazze, West Beqaa, Lebanon  
Medical School: Beirut Arab University
Residency: Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell at Staten Island University Hospital
Hobbies/Interests: Marathon training and recently tennis.
What are your favorite Central Massachusetts activities? New to the area and excited to explore.

Name: Vandan Shah, MD 
Hometown: Toronto, Canada
Medical School: St. George University Medical School 
Residency: Geisinger Medical Center 
Hobbies/Interests: Sports (basketball, hockey, racket sports), traveling, trying new foods and cuisines, going to concerts, playing instruments, binge watching TV shows.
What are your favorite Central Massachusetts activities? Hiking on local trails, visiting wineries and breweries, and visiting local farmers markets.