Resident Graduation Dinner 2025 in Baltimore

Alexander Allen, MD
PGY-5
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

When Alexander was applying to residency, Maryland had everything he was looking for in a program: excellent clinical training and volume, access to a variety of technologies including hyperthermia, Gamma Knife, on-site proton radiotherapy, robust clinical research with ample opportunities for resident involvement, and nationally renowned clinical and physics faculty. He remembers being blown away on his interview day after hearing about these features of the program, and also seeing how incredibly friendly and approachable all of the residents and attendings were.

Matthew Brown, MD
PGY-5
University of Alabama School of Medicine

Matthew was initially drawn to the University of Maryland because of the wide range of cutting-edge technologies employed in the department, and he was particularly impressed by both the clinical and research training benefits that came with that. He chose Maryland because the culture of the program stuck out to as being heavily education-focused, and his experiences here have only further confirmed that.

Muhammad Ali Hamza, MD
University of Maryland School of Medicine

Muhammad was attracted to the residency program at the University of Maryland because of the emphasis on advancing the field of radiation oncology through multidisciplinary research and innovation, while still keeping patient care, compassion, and empathy at the forefront.

Adeniyi (Niyi) Olabumuyi, MBBS
PGY-4, co-chief resident
University of Ibadan College of Medicine

The University of Maryland program was highly recommended to Niyi by one of his colleagues. He feels that our program has great faculty-to-resident relationships and people from diverse backgrounds, as well as faculty who are interested in the growth and well-being of the residents. His research interests include breast, prostate, and cervical cancers, molecular determinants and risk factors in oncology system/quality improvement, and global oncology.

Austin Thompson, MD
PGY-4, co-chief resident
California Northstate University College of Medicine

Austin chose UMMC because it is a top-tier academic institution with state-of-the-art technology in radiation oncology. He feels that he will receive good mentorship here from leaders in the field as well as a robust and varied education in the various modalities offered in radiation oncology, and that he will be an adept clinician when he graduates. His interests include therapeutic radiation treatments for benign conditions, such as low-dose radiation therapy for osteoarthritis. He is also interested in investigating disparities in access to care and how to bridge those gaps in conjunction with improving patient outcomes.

Reza Zarinshenas, MD
PGY-4, co-chief resident
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Travis Hoover, MD
PGY-3
Penn State College of Medicine

Travis feels thrilled to be at the University of Maryland for his radiation oncology residency, and truly cannot imagine a better program for himself. He anticipates vigorous training in all facets of the field, along with the extensive research opportunities. Travis looks forward to working with people who view their colleagues as a sort of "family", and he finds Baltimore to be a beautiful city. Travis plans to focus much of his research on the intersection between radiation oncology and pathology. He also has an interest in research related to equity, specifically examining the Baltimore community’s access to radiation therapy and how it might be improved.

Yomna Khamis, MD, MSc
PGY-3
Alexandria University in Alexandria, Egypt

Science and technology are ever-evolving fields, with new discoveries and advancements made daily. Yomna considers herself an eager learner, especially when the knowledge gained can lead to change and improvement. Her passion lies in radiation oncology, a field she believes to hold immense potential for patient care. Yomna's research interests lie in radiotherapy for head and neck conditions, with a specific focus on reducing toxicity.

Paul Armstrong, MD
PGY-2
University of Virginia School of Medicine

Paul chose UMMC for the amazing clinical training, supportive faculty, diverse technology, and wide variety of research opportunities. Additionally, the strong sense of community and collegiality stood out as a unique aspect of the program.

Christian Clark, DO
PGY-2
Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine
United States Army

Beyond the top-tier education offered at the University of Maryland, Christian was very impressed with the residency program and department leadership. He also enjoyed getting to know all of the residents and felt the program offers a great learning environment.

Olufela (Felly) Jean-Koleoso, DO
PGY-2
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Felly is excited to begin his radiation oncology residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center. He was drawn to the program for its clinical excellence, cutting-edge technology such as proton therapy, role as a high-volume tertiary referral center, and affiliation with the NCI-designated Greenebaum Comprehensive Cancer Center. He was especially impressed by the department’s collaborative culture and strong mentorship. His research interests include exploring the intersection of molecular biology and radiation oncology, particularly using CRISPR gene editing to better understand radiosensitivity, which he hopes to explore while at the University of Maryland Medical Center.

Anita Nwiloh, MD
PGY-2
Meharry Medical College

Anita chose UMMC because of the diverse culture that exists in the institution and the patient population. She loved the supportive and familial environment that was highlighted to her during the interviews, which has been evident since she received her acceptance letter. She also understands that the training at this institution is top-notch, and she wants to be pushed to be the best physician she can become by the end of her training.

Caroline McCarthy
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Angela Sarkisian
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Vaani Shah
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

Sarah Anne McAvoy, MD
Associate Professor
Vice Chair for Education
Residency Program Director
Department of Radiation Oncology

‌Wendla (Wendy) K. Citron, MD
Assistant Professor
Residency Program Associate Director‌
Medical Director, Tate Cancer Center - UM BWMC
Department of Radiation Oncology