Pediatric Dentistry Residents

Name: Jasmin Abdel-Malek
Hometown: San Diego, California
Dental School: University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine
Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2021

"I chose Montefiore for the opportunity to work with great mentors and co-residents in a fast-paced and diverse atmosphere."

Name: Nishita Bahl
Hometown: Calgary, Canada
Dental School: New York University College of Dentistry
Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2021

 “I chose Montefiore for of the amazing camaraderie amongst everyone and the well-rounded and challenging clinical experience."

Name: Sara Farajian
Hometown: Hackensack, New Jersey
Dental School: New York University College of Dentistry
Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2021

 “I chose Montefiore because it provides excellent clinical education and has a great working environment,”

Name: Brandon McDonald
Hometown: Rochester, New York
Dental School: Columbia University College of Dentistry
Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2021

 “I chose Montefiore for of the strong clinical experience among a diverse demographic and the opportunity to learn and bond with some amazing mentors.”

Name: Yoojin Rhee
Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland
Dental School: University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2021

“I chose Montefiore for its unmatched clinical reputation. It is well-regarded as a fast-paced program with exceptional attendings and a diverse population of patients.”

Name: Fawaz Shihadeh
Hometown: Boca Raton, Florida
Dental School: New York University College of Dentistry
Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2021

"I chose Montefiore because of my attraction to the collaborative energy amongst the residents and attendings. I wanted to work with dentists from different backgrounds because I knew this would enhance my training experience.”

Name: Justin Shyu
Hometown: San Diego, California
Dental School: New York University College of Dentistry
Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2021

“I chose Montefiore for of the clinic experience and the close-knit work culture."

Name: Margaret Yew
Hometown: Shoreline, Washington
Dental School: Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2021

“I chose Montefiore for the opportunities to work with a diverse group of co-residents, attendings, and patients.”

Name: Soo Yoo
Hometown: Seoul, South Korea
Dental School: New York University College of Dentistry
Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2021

“I chose Montefiore for the incredible clinical experience and supportive learning environment.”

Name: Meena Al-Talib
Hometown: Baltimore, Maryland
Dental School: University of Maryland School of Dentistry
Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2022

“I chose Montefiore for the great clinical experience and wonderful faculty.”

Name: Michelle Yueh Chung
Hometown: Fairfax, Virginia
Dental School: Howard University College of Dentistry
Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2022

"I Chose Montefiore because the people here are not only supportive, they deeply care about patients, the learning experience, and each individual resident. We are like a family."

Name: Jenay Davis
Hometown: Columbia, Maryland
Dental School: Harvard School of Dental Medicine
Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2022

“I chose Montefiore for the excitement to learn pediatric dentistry from a diverse group of residents and attendings"

Name: Stephanie Fanelli
Hometown: Bronx, New York
Dental School: New York University College of Dentistry
Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2022

“I chose Montefiore for the great clinical experience and being able to work within my community.”

Name: Annie Herman Perel
Hometown: Caracas, Venezuela
Dental School: University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine
Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2022

 “I chose Montefiore for its culture of camaraderie and team effort.”

Name: Dongyeon Kim
Hometown: Daejeon, South Korea
Dental School: New York University College of Dentistry
Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2022

  “I chose Montefiore because of the attendings’ dedication to our education, the comprehensive and extensive clinical experience as well as amazing co-residents”

Name: Valerie Paulo
Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Dental School: Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health
Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2022

 "I chose Montefiore for of the people! The attendings and residents all work together cohesively, and the strong clinical experience allows each resident to confidently enter the pediatric dental community after residency.”

Name: Mojdeh Salehi
Hometown: Bayside, New York
Dental School: Rutgers School of Dental Medicine
Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2022

 "I chose Montefiore because of its reputation for excellent clinical training, supportive attendings, and the opportunity to serve a diverse patient population in the Bronx.”

Name: Johanna Tan
Hometown: San Francisco, California
Dental School: University of California San Francisco
Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2022

“I came to Montefiore because it is a strong program both didactically and clinically. The atmosphere is healthy, and I felt a strong support and sense of community from the beginning. We are challenged day in and day out and kept up to date with strong evidence-based standards.”

Name: Amy Yang
Hometown: Cary, North Carolina
Dental School: New York University College of Dentistry
Year of Anticipated Graduation: 2022

“I chose Montefiore because of how it pushes its residents to grow and how well it prepares us for future endeavors. I also love how I get to work with, learn from and hang out with so many people from different backgrounds.”