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Geriatric Medicine Fellows<\/h4>
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2026-2027<\/span><\/h5>\n

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Yasmeen Abdo, MD<\/strong>
\nEmail: Yasmeen.Abdo@bmc.org<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

I was born in Egypt and grew up in Mississippi. After doing my undergraduate and medical school in Mississippi, I traveled up to Newark, New Jersey for residency training at the Rutgers-NJMS internal medicine program. Throughout my training, I have gravitated towards public organizations that have a strong mission to serve the patients that trust in them and I am excited to continue that journey as part of the BMC Geriatrics family! At BMC, I hope to jumpstart my training in thoughtfully treating older adults while exploring the culture of Boston. In my free time, I enjoy biking, playing soccer, and reading!<\/span><\/div>\n
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Jade Connor Eruchalu, MD, MSc<\/strong>
\nEmail: jade.connoreruchalu@bmc.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Hi y’all! I was born and raised in Texas. I did a MSc in Public Health from Maastricht University as a Fulbright Scholar before I attended Harvard Medical School. I completed internal medicine residency at Massachusetts General Hospital, where I also served as ambulatory chief resident. I am so excited to be training in Geriatrics at BMC! My clinical interests include the care of patients with dementia, particularly those from marginalized backgrounds. I’m also interested in medical education and am looking forward to teaching medical students and residents both in the clinic and on the wards. I can’t wait to grow in the breadth and depth of experience and learn from the amazing clinicians at BMC. Outside of work, I love to read on my Kindle amongst\u00a0my jungle of house plants (proud plant mom!), but I’m most excited to welcome our baby boy to our family this summer!<\/span><\/div>\n
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Catherine Meyer, MD, MSc<\/strong>
\nEmail: Catherine.Meyer@bmc.org<\/a><\/a><\/p>\n

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\u2019s 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.\u00a0 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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Geriatric Hematology & Medical Oncology Fellows<\/h4>
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2026-2027<\/span><\/h5>\n
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Laith Sorour, MD
\n<\/strong>Email: Laith.Sorour@bmc.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Salam! I was born and raised in Jordan and spent some summers in Russia. I completed medical school at Al-Balqaa Applied University, where I met my wife. I have always had an interest in hematology and oncology, and I knew this was the path I would take after residency. On a random night shift, my senior\u2014who is now an academic geriatrician\u2014introduced me to geriatric oncology. The philosophy of this field captured my attention, leading me to explore its progress in the era of targeted and personalized therapy. I later connected with the Cancer Aging Research Group (CARG) and spoke with leaders and innovators in the field, which confirmed my true path and direction toward geriatric hematology. I have a strong interest in delirium, pain management, drug toxicity, falls, and frailty. I am very grateful to Boston Medical Center for their combined geriatric and hematology\/oncology fellowship, which allows me to provide care to older adult patients while focusing on my interests in this understudied population. It has only been a week, but my program has already made me feel at home, surrounded by a new family. Outside of work, I love coffee and coffee science, photography, and going for long walks with my wife.<\/span><\/div>\n
2025-2026<\/span><\/h5>\n

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Natalie Perez-Mendez, MD
\n<\/strong>Email: Natalie.Perez-Mendez@bmc.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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!<\/span><\/p>\n

2024-2025<\/span><\/h5>\n

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Shree Ghanta, MBBS
\n<\/strong>Email: ShreeSpandana.Ghanta@bmc.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Namaste,
\n<\/span>I was born in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India. Due to my father\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

2023-2024<\/span><\/h5>\n

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Thomas George, MBBS<\/strong>
\nEmail: Thomas.George@bmc.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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