Geriatric Medicine Fellows
2026-2027
Yasmeen Abdo, MD
Email: Yasmeen.Abdo@bmc.org
Jade Connor Eruchalu, MD, MSc
Email: jade.connoreruchalu@bmc.org
Catherine Meyer, MD, MSc
Email: Catherine.Meyer@bmc.org
Raised in the Boston area, I developed an early interest in medicine and health equity while volunteering with the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program. I studied Economics and Health Policy at Dartmouth College, gained health systems experience in consulting, and completed an MSc in Health Policy, Planning, and Financing at the London School of Economics and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. I attended Albany Medical College and completed my Internal Medicine residency in Cambridge Health Alliance’s primary care program, focusing on advocacy and care for vulnerable populations. Personal and clinical experiences continually drew me toward caring for older adults and addressing systemic vulnerabilities, so I am thrilled to join BMC for geriatrics training and be surrounded by mission driven colleagues and mentors. I am particularly interested in home care, caregiver burden, and health systems improvement. Outside of work, I enjoy running (hoping to keep my 13-year Boston Marathon streak alive!), cycling, hiking, cross-country skiing, and spending time with family.
Geriatric Hematology & Medical Oncology Fellows
2026-2027
Laith Sorour, MD
Email: Laith.Sorour@bmc.org
2025-2026
Natalie Perez-Mendez, MD
Email: Natalie.Perez-Mendez@bmc.org
Hi! I am from Boynton Beach, Florida, went to undergrad at Florida International University, earned my medical degree from Poznan University of Medical Sciences in Poland, and went back home for residency at Florida Atlantic University. Growing up and training in South Florida allowed me the opportunity to care for many older adults, which is where my passion for geriatric medicine stems from. I hope to be an oncologist with a particular focus on providing exceptional cancer care to older adults. Outside of medicine I enjoy cycling, watching basketball, and exploring Boston/New England!
2024-2025
Shree Ghanta, MBBS
Email: ShreeSpandana.Ghanta@bmc.org
Namaste,
I was born in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India. Due to my father’s profession, I had the opportunity to explore both the west and east coasts of India during my childhood, eventually settling in the beautiful coastal city of Visakhapatnam. I attended Andhra Medical College and had the luxury of staying with my parents throughout my studies before moving to the US for residency.
I completed my residency at St. Elizabeth’s in Brighton and quickly fell in love with Boston, deciding to stay for my fellowship. One aspect that continues to amaze me about BMC is the enthusiasm and dedication of the faculty. This was evident during my interview and has become even more apparent now that I am part of the team. As both an academic and safety-net hospital, BMC provides a perfect blend of educational resources and diverse clinical exposure.
The high retention rate of fellows staying on as attendings speaks volumes about the supportive environment at BMC, which fosters the growth and development of its fellows. The combined geriatrics and hematology-oncology programs offer a unique and comprehensive training experience. Hearing great things about the program from seniors who trained here made my decision to join BMC an easy one.
I am incredibly grateful and excited to be part of this institution, surrounded by some of the most curious and empathetic individuals I have had the pleasure of knowing. I look forward to contributing to and learning from this exceptional community.
2023-2024
Thomas George, MBBS
Email: Thomas.George@bmc.org
I was born and raised in the Middle East, and Dubai is home. I completed medical school at Father Muller Medical College in India. While researching for observerships and research opportunities, my mentors introduced me to geriatric oncology, which was just budding in India then. I was fortunate to work with Geriatric Oncologists during my rotations in the US in 2019 which further sparked my interest in pursuing it as a career. I completed my residency training and a PGY-3 chief year at South Brooklyn Health in Brooklyn. Training at a city hospital, I dealt with patients of various nationalities and socioeconomic backgrounds, particularly society’s marginalized sections, which was rewarding and enhanced my clinical acumen. Boston University has a similar patient profile, given that it is the largest safety net hospital in the New England area, furthermore, since it is an academic program, the fellows have the opportunity to train under experts in the field. On my interview day, I was impressed by the warm, welcoming and genuinely kind faculty members who truly cared about the fellows’ success. The program leadership ensured that the program would fit with my career goals and provided incredible mentorship early on at the start of the fellowship. It’s not a surprise that many graduated fellows have stayed on to join as faculty at Boston University. I am truly blessed to have matched at this program which will train me in Geriatrics, Hematology and Oncology, which is exactly the career pathway I have in mind and look forward to the next four years here! In my free time, I enjoy playing racquet sports and hope to return to the badminton court soon.