Radiology Residency

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About the Residency




Our Team

Message from the Chair

    Welcome to Houston Methodist Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program

    Our Residency Program provides trainees with tremendous exposure to cutting-edge technologies, a range of cases, interdisciplinary conferences, and degrees of flexibility for individualized program structure to allow for personalized training. This program is buoyed by approximately 100 radiologists who are all fellowship subspecialty trained working in focused specialty practice divisions. Our Radiology Department is a major pillar of support for our healthcare system clinical care excellence, research and training. Our faculty are dedicated educators committed to making our residents the best trained in the country. We strive to ensure our Residents experience advanced training and technologies with our commitment to future-proof our graduates by preparing them to manage a career in a rapidly evolving and technically sophisticated radiology practice.

    We are a proud healthcare system that provides among the broadest access to tertiary specialty healthcare throughout Houston and the surrounding region. In 2022 Houston Methodist was nationally ranked 15th in the US News and World Report and we have been ranked #1 in Texas for the past decade. Our budget for support of our research mission exceeds 100 million dollars and we have a world-class Research Institute Translational Imaging Center, which supports research with several core facilities, including advanced computational imaging and AI, MRI, PET, molecular theranostics, pre-clinical imaging and with a cyclotron and GMP-certified radiochemistry and radiopharmacy lab. These are all factors that help to continue to support and evolve the quality and experience of the education we provide.

    Diego Martin, MD, PhD, FRCPC
    Chair, Department of Radiology


Diego R. Martin, MD, PhD, FRCPC
Chair, Department of Radiology
Professor of Radiology, Academic Institute
Full Clinical Member, Research Institute
M.D. Anderson Foundation Distinguished Chair in Molecular Imaging, Houston Methodist

Jett Brady, MD
Chairman, Houston Radiology Associated
Houston Methodist

PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Elliott Friedman, MD

ASSOCIATE PROGRAM DIRECTOR<
Nakul Gupta, MD

Eligibility and Application

Application Process
  • Houston Methodist participants in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).  All PGY2 positions are offered through the NRMP.
  • Applications must be processes through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).  Paper applications are not accepted.
    • Note: In ERAS and NRMP, we are listed under the name The Methodist Hospital (Houston)
  • "Pre-Match" positions are not offered.
  • All applications are carefully reviewed. Selected applicants are notified electronically, via ERAS, to interview.
  • Please limit inquiries regarding application status.

Houston Methodist is committed to improving the health of our patients, employees, and communities around us. As a health care provider, it’s our responsibility to promote a healthier environment for our employees.


Responsibility
  • Drug and Tobacco Screening- Job seekers will be tested for nicotine and drug usage during the post-offer physical. If a job seeker tests positive for nicotine use, including nicotine gum and patches, the offer will be rescinded, and individuals will be given the opportunity to participate in a free Houston Methodist-provided tobacco cessation program. Job seekers wishing to reapply after testing positive for nicotine may do so 90 days after the date the initial offer was rescinded. If the job seeker tests positive for drug use, the offer will be rescinded. Job seekers wishing to reapply after the drug screening is positive may do so one year after the date the initial offer was rescinded.
  • Background Check - Prior to employment start date, job seekers must complete a criminal background check.
Our Residents
Sehar Salman, MD - PGY5
Chief Resident

Undergraduate School: University of Southern California Los Angeles, BA
Graduate School: Mississippi College, MS
Medical School: Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, MD
Interest/Hobbies: music, puzzles, travel, spending time with friends and family
What I like the most about our residency: Supportive faculty, large volume of cases, resident camaraderie and overall a great place to work!

 

Kanayochukwu Emmanuel Ikeneme, MD - PGY5
Undergraduate School: University of Texas at Arlington, Arlington, BS
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine, MD
Interest/Hobbies: Outdoor sports and exercise, digital art, programming
What I like the most about our residency: Our residency has plenty of interesting and intellectually stimulating cases every day. The attendings are available and provide valuable wisdom and knowledge that enrich our education. The residency is also located in the Texas Medical Center which offers a unique opportunity to rotate at nearby institutions which further enhances our residency experience.
Usama Jazzar, MD - PGY5
Undergraduate School: University of Houston, Houston - Biomedical Engineering, BS
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine, MD
Interests/Hobbies: FPV drones, Hiking, Road trips, Boating, Table Tennis, Soccer
What I like the most about our residency: Supportive faculty with strong backgrounds.
Tanner William Lines, MD - PGY5
Undergraduate School: University of Texas Austin, BS
Medical School: Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, MD
Interest/Hobbies: Sports, Cooking, Reading, Spending time outdoors, Friends and family.
Mimi Phan Haghshenas, MD - PGY4
Undergraduate School: University of Houston, BS
Medical School: Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, MD
Interest/Hobbies: I enjoy practicing yoga, going to farmer’s markets, and exploring local parks with my husband and kids. We also love going to the museums and trying out all the restaurants that Houston has to offer!
What I like the most about our residency: Houston Methodist has the BEST things to offer for radiology training. We are rated the #1 hospital in Texas for past decade and read over 1.3 million studies a year. We have an amazing research institute with a 7T MRI. We do our pediatric rotation at the top pediatric hospital Texas Children's Hospital (TCH) and our trauma rotation at one of the busiest hospitals in the country Memorial Hermann. On top of that, we have a beautiful gym with yoga classes and a hospital daycare!
Sasha Kurumety, MD - PGY4
Undergraduate School: Northwestern University Evanston, BA
Medical School: Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine, MD
Interest/Hobbies: Rotary International, tennis, yoga, charity runs, baking
What I like the most about our residency: Supportive faculty, large volume of cases, resident camaraderie and overall a great place to work!
Omar Yusufzai, MD - PGY4
Undergraduate School: University of Southern California Los Angeles, BA
Medical School: Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, MD
Interest/Hobbies: Home renovation, guitar, international travel, golf and basketball
Wajahat Dawood, MD - PGY3
Undergraduate School: University of Houston, BS
Graduate School: University of North Texas Health Science Center Fort Worth, MS
Medical School: Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, MD
Interest/Hobbies: I enjoy picking up home improvement projects around the house and my greatest achievement has been building a pergola in our backyard with the help of my brother. I have always been drawn to music and was inspired by my best friend who is a musical prodigy, and so I taught myself how to play the piano through the help of online videos. I love spending time with my wife, family, and of course our 3 cats at home! We prioritize having dinner together and often have some memorable game nights.
Jawad Khan, MD - PGY3
Undergraduate School: University of Texas at Dallas, BS
Medical School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Paul L. Foster School of Medicine, MD
Interest/Hobbies: I enjoy programming and avidly use JavaScript/Python for both research and phone apps. I also enjoy building computers. I began in college and have loved to see my creations come to life.
James Pham, MD - PGY3
Undergraduate School: Stanford University Stanford, BS
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine, MD
Interest/Hobbies: Triathlon - train and compete in Ironman distance triathlons; Cycling - amateur racer training to compete in local criterium and road races; Golf - YouTube-taught, recreational golfer; Piano - competitive pianist through 2012, winning top honors at several Texas statewide competitions; Puzzle Enthusiast - enjoy participating in competitive and recreational puzzle hunts and escape rooms.
Roman Sukhovershin - PGY3
Graduate School: Research Institute of Physiology, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences Novosibirsk, PhD
Medical School: Altai State Medical University Russian Federation, MD
Interest/Hobbies: Spending time with my family (preferably outdoors), traveling, reading.
Khaled Al-hreish, MD - PGY2
Undergraduate School: University of Texas at Dallas, BS
Medical School: The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School, MD
Interest/Hobbies: Spending time with Parents - There's nothing I enjoy more than my parents' company.
Arabic classes - I attend a classical Arabic class to sharpen my literary skills
Mixed Martial Arts Fan - An avid fan since 2016, I watch events almost every Saturday
Coffee shop frequenter - I do most of my studying at a place called Tom n Tom's. It's the best coffee shop in town
Basketball - I enjoy playing with friends
Atif Ali, MD - PGY2
Undergraduate School: University of Houston, Texas, BS
Medical School: McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, MD
Interest/Hobbies: Fitness, mixed martial arts, stock trading, PC gaming, piano, hiking
What I like the most about our residency: High case volume, excellent and supportive faculty with strong backgrounds, one-on-one in person checkout twice per day, resident-focused program with good work-life balance, shared resident reading room, smaller class size.
Daniel Bao, MD - PGY2
Undergraduate School: University of Houston
Graduate School: N/A Or UTMB School of Public Health and Population Sciences MD/MPH
Medical School: John Sealy School of Medicine
Interest/Hobbies: Calisthenics, fishing, DIY electronics/keyboards, musical instruments, exploring state/national parks
What I like the most about our residency: Great faculty-resident ratio with emphasis on teaching services. Camaraderie in the resident reading room. On site gym. Exceptional work-life balance.
Brendan D'Souza, MD - PGY2
Undergraduate School: Texas A&M University, BS
Graduate School: Texas A&M School of Engineering Medicine, M. Eng
Medical School: Texas A&M School of Engineering Medicine, MD
Interest/Hobbies: I love being outdoors and running, which keeps me refreshed. Traveling and scuba diving allow me to explore new places and underwater worlds. At home, I enjoy baking, experimenting with recipes, and playing board games with friends.
What I like the most about our residency: Our program offers exceptional training with exposure to advanced technology and a diverse range of cases. We have incredible faculty and a supportive environment across the entire hospital. Living in Houston means access to a vibrant city with great food and culture.
Tommy Pan, MD - PGY2
Undergraduate School: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Medical School: Penn State College of Medicine
Interest/Hobbies: Attending music festivals, rooting for the Eagles/Sixers, watching movies, playing pickleball, exploring new restaurants and traveling.
What I like the most about our residency: What I like most about our program is being able to train at a world-class hospital with a premier private radiology group. Our program has the perfect blend of attendings who are passionate about teaching and successful in private practice. Also, I enjoy the experience of living in Houston and working in the Texas Medical Center.
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Emiliano Garza Frias, MD - Incoming Resident
Medical School: Tecnológico de Monterrey Escuela de Medicina, Mexico
Interest/Hobbies: Photography: My way to relax and disconnect is by wandering around the city with my camera. I have actively sought opportunities to share and showcase my photos in the past years, particularly my nature photos.
Cooking: I'm nowhere near being an expert cook, but I consider a BBQ the perfect weekend activity. From the classic 'carne asada' on the grill to experimenting with burger toppings. During this past year, despite being far from Mexico, I've found joy in cooking and experimenting with classic Mexican recipes.
Watching Sports: I'm a fan of Tigres, one of my city's soccer teams. While living in Monterrey, my father and I would attend their games every 2 weeks. I'm still an avid fan from afar. While in medical school, my friends introduced me to fantasy football, and I've been a fan of the NFL ever since.
Technology enthusiast: I find joy in learning about the latest advancements in technology and devices. Easy access to AI tools this past year has allowed me to explore other areas of creativity.
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Junaid Kalair, MD - Incoming Resident
Undergraduate School: The University of Texas at Dallas
Graduate School: Mississippi College, MS
Medical School: McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Interest/Hobbies: Rebuilding cars, repairing and rebuilding mechanical wristwatches, modifying and programming controllers.
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Kinsey Lano, MD - Incoming Resident
Undergraduate School: Baylor University
Medical School: McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Interest/Hobbies: Concerts/Live music: I attended 20 concerts since 2022 across many music genres. My favorite performers have included Willy Nelson, Flatland Calvary, Ed Sheeran, and The Band Camino.
Ranching/Wildlife Enthusiast: I enjoy laying corn for wildlife, bird watching dove and quail, and observing deer from the hunting blind in Pearsall, Texas.
Tennis: I have played tennis competitively since childhood. I was a member of the varsity tennis team throughout high school and competed in many tournaments. Currently, I play tennis with friends and family in my free time.
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Presley Mackey, MD - Incoming Resident
Undergraduate School: The University of Texas at Austin
Medical School: University of Texas Medical Branch John Sealy School of Medicine
Interest/Hobbies: My hobbies, especially playing piano, have been crucial in allowing me to destress and get through difficult periods in my life. Additionally, playing piano has increased my confidence, work ethic, and patience over the years. I would not be the same person today without my hobbies.
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Mostafa Shehata, MD - Incoming Resident
Interest/Hobbies: Soccer: Since middle school, soccer has been a steadfast presence in my life. In Houston, I play indoor and outdoor pickup games twice a week. This sport has fueled my passion and allowed me to befriend people from various backgrounds. Playing with my medical school squad, we clinched victory in the annual Alexandria University beach soccer tournaments in 2018 and 2019, taking home two trophies.
Weightlifting: I enjoy starting my weekdays at 5:30 a.m. by lifting weights at the gym. It energizes me, setting the tone for a highly productive day ahead.
Other interests: Traveling is a passion of mine; within a year, I have explored ten states and aspire to tour every state in the U.S. before turning 35. I relish hiking, socializing with friends, discovering new restaurants, and immersing myself in new experiences—recently picking up tennis, pickleball, and surfing.

Curriculum

Rotation Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Total
Cardiothoracic 8 4 8 0 20 weeks
Abdominal Imaging (GI/GU) 12 8 4 4 28 weeks
Musculoskeletal 8 4 4 0 16 weeks
Breast Imaging 4 4 4 4 16 weeks
Nuclear Radiology 4 4 4 4 16 weeks
Neuroradiology 8 4 4 0 16 weeks
Pediatric Radiology 0 4 4 4 12 weeks
Vascular/Interventional Radiology 0 8 4 0 12 weeks
Emergency Radiology (if separate) 0 0 8 0 8 weeks
Ultrasound 8 4 0 0 12 weeks
Pathology/AFIP 0 4 0 0 4 weeks
Elective time (if not included above) 0 0 0 28 28 weeks
Vacation 4 4 4 4 16 weeks
Other (General) 0 8 4 8 20 weeks
Total (in weeks) 56 56 56 56 224

Radiology Residency Program Schedules

Radiology Resident 2020 Block Schedule
 

 



Get In Touch

Program Contact

Sheori Sinegal
Project Manager
Department of Radiology
Tel. 713.441.3215
Fax. 713.791.9959
Email: sasinegal@houstonmethodist.org

Program Director

Elliott Friedman, MD
Department of Radiology

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