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Degree in Medical Laboratory Science https://www.loyolapathology.org/news daily 0.75 2025-08-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/1633281056896-Y1J9KOA1NCMJGKDK7KHE/awards.png News - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/85fc2b77-8c49-408d-95ac-4da3a5880014/output-onlinepngtools.png News - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.loyolapathology.org/gipath daily 0.75 2020-08-28 https://www.loyolapathology.org/liverpath daily 0.75 2020-08-28 https://www.loyolapathology.org/breastpath daily 0.75 2020-08-28 https://www.loyolapathology.org/poc daily 0.75 2020-08-30 https://www.loyolapathology.org/atieh daily 0.75 2020-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/1599015190132-82IVDDY27T053L9O4958/fullsizeoutput_ed6.jpg Atieh Kamran M. Mirza, MD PhD https://www.loyolapathology.org/borysd daily 0.75 2020-09-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/1599690966862-BK2J56884KHYA5926JNF/IMG_E9653.jpg DBorys Kamran M. Mirza, MD PhD https://www.loyolapathology.org/boryse daily 0.75 2020-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/1599015272589-IKM9DRY7TR5J5UJ8G7PJ/fullsizeoutput_ec4.jpg EBorys Kamran M. Mirza, MD PhD https://www.loyolapathology.org/chen daily 0.75 2020-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/1598973766079-D2HQCZKTMSMZ5XX2EMII/Chen.jpg Chen Kamran M. Mirza, MD PhD https://www.loyolapathology.org/dechristopher daily 0.75 2020-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/1598975177989-CMQBTJ8ZB9NNR9OA26MG/DeChristopher.jpg DeChristopher Kamran M. Mirza, MD PhD https://www.loyolapathology.org/ding daily 0.75 2025-08-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/1599015367545-WD33A75NUWTZ30H07ZC9/fullsizeoutput_eaf.jpg Ding Kamran M. Mirza, MD PhD https://www.loyolapathology.org/drdu daily 0.75 2020-10-23 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/1598992472014-HL7JXU7W9E9NX87EUOI7/peo-du-zeying-md-phd-5122.jpg Du Kamran M. Mirza, MD PhD https://www.loyolapathology.org/duan daily 0.75 2020-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/1598996781717-7UYRCMQ1HOMVEOI98EMW/Duan.jpg Duan Kamran M. Mirza, MD PhD https://www.loyolapathology.org/fareed daily 0.75 2020-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/1598997241906-UT49UTI8MO0DJTR6T13H/fareed_jawed_md.jpg Fareed Kamran M. Mirza, MD PhD https://www.loyolapathology.org/gvozdjan daily 0.75 2020-09-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/1598997827526-6ZHEUHIR0PTXEOM7CZU4/Gvozdjan.jpg Gvozdjan Kamran M. Mirza, MD PhD https://www.loyolapathology.org/harrington daily 0.75 2025-10-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/e8276c1c-a789-4f3c-9e25-da6493a7aa50/Harrington-Amanda-PhD+3+2025.jpg Harrington Kamran M. Mirza, MD PhD https://www.loyolapathology.org/iqbal daily 0.75 2022-09-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/1599709275105-36FJWGFW4L1Y1G04DXY3/Iqbal-Picture%2B-%2Bomer%2Biqbal.jpg Iqbal Kamran M. Mirza, MD PhD https://www.loyolapathology.org/kahn daily 0.75 2020-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/1599709393943-XDCI0M55I7XBETNZ1KQX/fullsizeoutput_f2e.jpeg Kahn Kamran M. Mirza, MD PhD https://www.loyolapathology.org/kini daily 0.75 2020-09-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/1599051929130-TBLMFR5DQ38FO1BN33B5/AKini_9120-01.jpg Kini Kamran M. Mirza, MD PhD https://www.loyolapathology.org/maggiore daily 0.75 2022-10-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/1599709942873-ID7PJACHHGJERETXDLU1/fullsizeoutput_ee7.jpg Maggiore Kamran M. Mirza, MD PhD https://www.loyolapathology.org/mehrotra daily 0.75 2020-09-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/1599690214000-LQOVN32KBSBTZ2TP8I39/Mehrotra2.jpg Mehrotra Kamran M. Mirza, MD PhD https://www.loyolapathology.org/mudaliar daily 0.75 2020-09-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/1598983971707-GH9XUHHZ8CR2OTRUE9GI/Mudaliar.jpg Mudaliar Kamran M. Mirza, MD PhD https://www.loyolapathology.org/pambuccian daily 0.75 2020-12-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/1608844128436-VH6DXQU2YRB8SYVGS9ER/image.jpg Pambuccian https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/1598982991614-56WND89GEUHNYQAY796E/Pambuccian.jpeg Pambuccian Kamran M. Mirza, MD PhD https://www.loyolapathology.org/picken daily 0.75 2020-09-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/1599689672598-L4R50DVCRUUHX1HE5RPM/MPicken3_9120.jpg Picken Kamran M. Mirza, MD PhD https://www.loyolapathology.org/tang daily 0.75 2025-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/1599860285972-WBSGVOIK5NZ3FQKJE4CX/tang.jpg Tang Kamran M. Mirza, MD PhD https://www.loyolapathology.org/velankar daily 0.75 2020-09-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/1599688402641-PFFSC9QZ5YVRX72AQKD2/MVelankar_9120.jpg Velankar Kamran M. Mirza, MD PhD https://www.loyolapathology.org/wojcik daily 0.75 2025-08-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/7957e9cb-e4c2-4070-a8cb-497283896b03/Wojcik%2C+Eva.jpg Wojcik Kamran M. Mirza, MD PhD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/1598563890086-M8IR8PMIWR0XR09J9Q6N/magnet.jpg Wojcik https://www.loyolapathology.org/thoracicpath daily 0.75 2020-09-07 https://www.loyolapathology.org/grandrounds daily 0.75 2022-11-15 https://www.loyolapathology.org/walenga daily 0.75 2020-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/1600106597944-7RT3GY1N5VPYN274K92I/Walenga_Jeanine1.jpg Walenga Kamran M. Mirza, MD PhD https://www.loyolapathology.org/structure daily 0.75 2025-08-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/054757f6-6949-4e6b-8b36-c227ad923153/Residency+core+curriculum+template+-+2025.jpg structure Does the program follow a sub-specialty or general sign-out model? Sub-specialty sign-out. At Hines VA, we get exposure to general sign-out. How is the surgical pathology rotation organized? Our surgical pathology rotation is organized into 4 weeks. We are assigned a different subspecialty per week, and one week of frozens. In the case of dermatopathology, the rotation is organized into 4 separate weeks. How is the grossing organized? We are assigned to gross specimens (1-2 x/week) related to our weekly sub-specialty, for example: gynecology service will gross uterus, ovaries etc. However, you can request to gross cases not related to your sub-specialty too. How are the anatomical pathology and clinical pathology rotation organized throughout residency? We try to alternated the rotations on a monthly basis. https://www.loyolapathology.org/transplant daily 0.75 2020-10-05 https://www.loyolapathology.org/renal daily 0.75 2020-10-05 https://www.loyolapathology.org/gupath daily 0.75 2020-10-05 https://www.loyolapathology.org/pathart21 daily 0.75 2020-12-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/1608876726639-UVJI38YDLEENN37QJ4UR/PATHART21+FRONT-2.jpg pathart21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/1608875969211-OKYQWAOJ9PQH62NNX96G/PATHART21+Postcard+Back.jpg pathart21 https://www.loyolapathology.org/scope-award daily 0.75 2026-03-30 https://www.loyolapathology.org/mon daily 0.75 2021-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/1632241234866-WGTW5M55TO9TCZ9V3JZJ/IMG_3257.jpg Mon Kamran M. Mirza, MD PhD https://www.loyolapathology.org/krum daily 0.75 2021-09-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/1632244269350-0MME48LP0HODGSZSVT43/Krum+FINAL.jpg Krum Kamran M. Mirza, MD PhD https://www.loyolapathology.org/parilla daily 0.75 2021-09-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/1632247608450-15S4RRKF6P4A9XM045RV/Parilla%2C+M%281%29_final.jpg Parilla Kamran M. Mirza, MD PhD https://www.loyolapathology.org/boardreview daily 0.75 2022-04-20 https://www.loyolapathology.org/gordezky daily 0.75 2025-08-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/0d954d6d-2721-4469-973b-774ab8bace82/Gordezky+Professional+Headshot+-+2025.jpg Rachel Gordezky Kamran M. Mirza, MD PhD https://www.loyolapathology.org/sep-award daily 0.75 2022-11-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/56d4bc1a-c438-4de2-9231-b4893cdf5777/SEP.jpg https://www.loyolapathology.org/wang daily 0.75 2022-11-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/8a09d720-0b0b-41ed-b0e3-5006aa6d860c/Wang%2C+Yanping+-headshot+hallway.jpeg https://www.loyolapathology.org/graduation23 daily 0.75 2023-06-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/b8a2c55b-2385-47f0-9c10-b7851d3aabfd/IMG_7853.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/5eab968c-99af-4409-af2e-89f4e7a42af4/IMG_5694.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/f77ec84e-14ef-486b-8f43-60601f0c5e65/IMG_6331.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/3af2c282-ad05-4ffe-8fca-655c7a4259e9/IMG_6686.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/f570e7fe-545c-4731-aa0f-5476577f71a5/IMG_7373.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/64f2a3c6-785d-4d77-b78f-b464283ed09d/IMG_2665.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/89b036ec-de99-4103-959e-0447f836f4ff/IMG_7745.JPG https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/e6558fe3-82e9-480f-919a-83c5626dda44/IMG_2668.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/e04f7d89-9a75-41c2-bba4-206912af3707/IMG_2670.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/1f836943-454a-4183-8c1f-d9bcc25a88ec/IMG_2675.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/ca105e63-3436-4e73-83ed-a641a3a16358/IMG_7796.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/eec9c2ff-edc8-441f-8719-dfb1938f3219/IMG_0505.jpg https://www.loyolapathology.org/koster daily 0.75 2025-08-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/4049f679-c46b-46a8-ad89-b07b69c9cce2/processed-8A0656CB-2C06-46A2-ABA4-9D23AFE15217-F107AB54-1EFE-4DD3-962F-DD3F946CF508.jpg Koster - Hunter Koster, MD Born and raised in West Michigan near Grand Rapids, Hunteris a graduate of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine located in St. Maarten. His interests in pathology are rather diverse such as Forensics, Dermatopathology, Surgical Pathology, or Blood Bank. He is excited to see where residency will take him, and which field he will ultimately end up in! His interests outside of work involve watching horror movies, EDM concerts, baking, spending time with family/nieces, wine tasting, taking care of his axolotls, attending sporting events, hanging out with friends, reading, and travelling (mainly Central and South America so far). Why he picked Loyola: “Loyola was hands down one of my favorite interviews during my interview season. They made me feel like an individual during the process rather than just another number for them to interview. I took their PathElective course during my 4th year where I was able to interact more with the residents and attendings which further enhanced my fondness of the program. The program really focuses on making sure you know the fundamentals and build on your understanding while supporting you along the way. Outside of work, I knew I wanted to end up in a place like Chicago. It is a city filled with immense diversity of interests, culture, and opportunities. Chicago is a place where not only you can prosper personally but also professionally” https://www.loyolapathology.org/lichtenberg daily 0.75 2025-08-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/88b5a810-7cb3-48e5-b989-ffc79c289661/processed-B66DBF71-3372-4618-B19E-E191AFAF4CD5-3AF38AAB-A116-42B5-80AC-83F4077CF108.jpg Lichtenberg - Rachel Lichtenberg, MD Rachel attended medical school at Ben Gurion University of the Negev, with rotations at Soroka Medical Center in Be’er Sheva and EMMS hospital in Nazareth. Along the way she had wonderful teachers, who inspired her to consider almost every area of medicine. She ultimately landed in pathology, where every day is challenging and interesting, and she gets to keep in touch with all branches of medicine and surgery. She enjoys every area of pathology, with sub-specialty interests including cytopathology and thoracic pathology. On why she chose Loyola: “I love working at Loyola because of the wonderful people here, the variety of challenging cases, and the spirit of service that involves our department in community outreach programs.” Outside of work, Rachel love to spend time with her daughter, read books together, and be outside hiking and biking. https://www.loyolapathology.org/bell daily 0.75 2025-08-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/311ec703-658a-4eb7-afd0-696cd07d94cb/processed-8218106F-A3D7-49C7-9C79-689ECD4635A4-73BC6D41-1997-47B5-B40E-7DE16D96C1B1.jpg Bell - Chris Bell, DO Chris completed medical school at the Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine (ARCOM) and aspires to be in community/rural pathology practice with focus on BB/transfusion medicine His hobbies include spending time exploring the many Chicago zoos/museums/attractions with his wife and son. He enjoys running, retro video games/arcades, and keeping up with the latest Marvel movie. He hopes to start a vegetable garden and small chicken flock during residency. Fun fact about Chris: “I worked as a generalist MLS for almost 10 years prior to residency with a recent focus in Blood Bank. I also played college football at a small Division 3 university” https://www.loyolapathology.org/gruen daily 0.75 2025-08-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/e358db17-a569-4bb5-a831-9a706a3df5d4/Leah+Gruen%2C+MD.jpg Gruen - Leah Gruen, MD Born and raised in Chicago, Leah moved to the nearby state of Wisconsin for her medical studies. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin, School of Medicine and Public Health. Leah wants to explore all areas of Pathology, but she is especially interested in surgical pathology subspecialties. Outside of pathology, Leah is passionate about arts and crafts and adept at knitting, crocheting, sewing beautiful clothes and other handmade creations, as well as painting. She really enjoys cooking interesting meals (ask for her zucchini bread recipe!) and gardening. As an avid book reader, Leah is already a devoted member of our department’s book club. Leah chose Loyola because “the learning environment here seemed really supportive, and there was a strong emphasis on not just being amazing pathologists, but also the importance of being a well-rounded and balanced human outside of medicine. And being in Chicago near family and friends was a huge perk, too!” https://www.loyolapathology.org/hoang daily 0.75 2025-08-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/513297f7-c07b-49c7-b1b4-acc5db817bc4/Joy+M.+Hoang%2C+MD.jpg Hoang - Joy M. Hoang, MD Joy hails from Houston, Texas, where she graduated from Baylor College of Medicine. She is currently most interested in hematopathology. Her interests outside of work include playing the cello, reading, collecting comics, sewing, playing board games and video games, and practicing Kendo (a type of modern Japanese martial art). She and her wife also enjoy spending time with their two rambunctious cats, Zhenya and Svetlana! On why she chose Loyola: “Everyone I met during interviews seemed happy and passionate about their job. Since being at Loyola, I can truly say that the faculty, staff, and other residents here have all been incredibly kind and supportive. Ultimately, it's been a great environment to explore my academic and personal interests." https://www.loyolapathology.org/terzioglu daily 0.75 2025-12-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/ad2f8906-db3a-4925-8394-9a3c72a82dc0/HGT-headshot.jpg Terzioglu - Gokce Terzioglu, MD Gokce joins us from Antalya, Türkiye. She graduated from Koc University School of Medicine in Istanbul. She is a board-certified pathologist in Türkiye and is interested in cytopathology. When not studying, Gokce enjoys cooking Mediterranean meals, playing card and board games, and watching sports, particularly basketball. She is also a devoted fan of Formula 1 races! Gokce completed a Cytopathology Fellowship at Loyola (the academic year 2023-2024) and decided to stay for residency as it is a “peaceful working environment”. https://www.loyolapathology.org/traczek daily 0.75 2025-08-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/5210dff1-9227-4502-a095-fc4e7f8ea6fa/Madelyn+Traczek%2C+DO.jpg Traczek - Madelyn Traczek, DO Madelyn was born in the greater Chicago area (Darien, Illinois) but spent most of her life in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is a graduate of Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, Erie Campus. Madelyn is open to all pathology subspecialties; her current favorites are forensics, breast and gynecologic pathology. When not at Loyola, you can find Madelyn hanging out with her cute dog, Jojo, participating in long-distance running workouts (usually with her athletic dog!) and reading. She is an ardent fan of Chapell Roan and has converted many residents to become fans of the “Midwest princess”. Her favorite TV show is Love Island. Madelyn chose Loyola “due to the resident culture, as it seemed like everyone was super friendly and bounced off of one another during the resident interview session. I wanted a program where I would be not only coworkers but also good friends with my co-residents. The faculty also seemed very welcoming and supportive, and Loyola seemed like a place where I could feel comfortable to learn, while also being challenged to become a strong pathologist. I also liked that the program supports a healthy work-life balance. Finally, I really liked the Chicagoland location as I have a lot of family in the area, and I was looking to move out of Pittsburgh and explore what a larger city has to offer. So far, I have really enjoyed getting to know everyone in the department and have felt very well-supported in the learning process throughout the first month or so of residency, so I feel that I made a great choice in coming here!” https://www.loyolapathology.org/donahue daily 0.75 2026-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/c3fbab9e-385a-4eaf-9fbb-deae146bd723/Nolan+Donahue%2C+DO.jpg Donahue - Nolan Donahue, DO Nolan is a Chicagoland native from Orland Park, IL. He started his academic career as a music student studying percussion performance before ultimately pivoting career paths and attending medical school at the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. His personal interests in pathology include hematopathology and pediatric pathology. Outside of the lab, Nolan and his wife Elizabeth enjoy a broad “side-hustle” in music arrangement and performance at low-pressure venues in the Chicagoland area. On their ideal weekend, they would be found at a Symphony Center or Lyric Opera matinée. On why he chose Loyola: “Loyola was the closest thing I had to a home program, and I rotated here multiple times in medical school. I was struck by the encouraging mentorship of the faculty, the collegial relationship among the residents, and the overall open and supportive environment of the program. I could see that the residents really enjoyed working with each other, and they treated rotating students the same way they would a co-resident. What you saw was what you got.” https://www.loyolapathology.org/kanteti daily 0.75 2025-05-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/87a8918b-6044-46ad-9f8e-c769a50e1e3f/19294950_EA5g8iM9wNKgH_BeNyC4JZhujS_K1KlLhJQANl9UDU8.jpg Kanteti Kamran M. Mirza, MD PhD https://www.loyolapathology.org/mcfarlane daily 0.75 2025-08-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/50e3c11b-95ab-4235-b0db-ac53914fea33/Natasha+McFarlane%2C+MD.jpeg McFarlane - Natasha McFarlane, MD Natasha was born and raised in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, though her roots run more tropical, as her parents came to the US from Jamaica. Natasha is proud to be a first-generation physician in her family. After gaining a degree in Spanish for the Health Professions at Marquette University, she completed medical school at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Natasha has not sharpened her focus on a particular subspecialty, but she is excited to continue expanding her knowledge in the various areas of pathology. Other than being a budding pathologist, she is a proud Capricorn and lover of poetry, calligraphy, and black clothing. In her spare time, you can find her playing basketball, kickboxing, or enjoying authentic Jamaican cuisine. If she had to pick one word to explain why she chose Loyola, it would be “vibes”. On her interview day, the energy coming from both program leadership and residents gave her confidence that her training would be nurtured in a warm, welcoming environment https://www.loyolapathology.org/rangan daily 0.75 2026-03-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/13e0c58c-a8ff-4618-946c-543a6ccb5047/Rangan%2C+Pallavi+-+use.jpeg Rangan - Pallavi Rangan, MBBS Pallavi decided to stay at Loyola University Medical Center after completing her Hematopathology fellowship because the program’s mentorship, collegial atmosphere, and proximity to friends made it the ideal place to grow her roots. Having first trained in pathology in India, she is working toward a career in Hematopathology that blends patient care and teaching, while fostering strong professional collaborations. Outside of work, Pallavi dotes on her German Shepherd, Czar, and spends hours tending to her jungle of aroids and hope to turn her home into a conservatory someday (Read: Monstera Mom)" https://www.loyolapathology.org/han daily 0.75 2025-08-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/e9c24925-5d1f-4c4a-a174-39b9347cf8ae/Han%2C+Aaron.jpg Han Kamran M. Mirza, MD PhD https://www.loyolapathology.org/faculty-copy daily 0.75 2025-08-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/f8e3b8c4-94db-484e-9bc3-f855b029255c/Aragao%2C+Alessa.JPG Faculty copy Kamran M. Mirza, MD PhD https://www.loyolapathology.org/zak daily 0.75 2025-08-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/3d5f7aa9-07c3-4ae0-82b4-b6284c7843de/Zak-Taylor-MD-PhD-headshot.jpg Zak Kamran M. Mirza, MD PhD https://www.loyolapathology.org/pooley daily 0.75 2025-08-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/95604743-9d24-4664-8d01-03bb99482004/Pooley-Robert-MD-blazer.jpg Pooley Kamran M. Mirza, MD PhD https://www.loyolapathology.org/kanegusuku daily 0.75 2025-08-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/0094ba03-c904-4644-9707-fb69d5d582a4/Kanegusuku_ALG_headshot+-+1.jpg Kanegusuku Kamran M. Mirza, MD PhD https://www.loyolapathology.org/ahmed daily 0.75 2026-03-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/1f4f5aa6-486f-4c8c-8e70-c95149fd605c/A.Ahmed+CV+headshot.jpg Ahmed Kamran M. Mirza, MD PhD https://www.loyolapathology.org/tawadross daily 0.75 2026-08-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/1598480994970-7NWWMPPQLI66RI7MC8SA/FINAL+EDIT+SH.jpg David Tawadross, MD - David Tawadross, MD Hailing from the Toronto area, David graduated medical school at the VCU School of Medicine and is currently interested in either hematopathology or blood banking/transfusion medicine (or both!). Outside of work, David enjoys gaming and watching anime. He also is a big Toronto Raptors fan and hopes to watch a Formula 1 race in person one day. Recently, he’s picked up reading fantasy novels, with his current favorite being the “Red Rising” trilogy. On why he picked Loyola: “Loyola was the most memorable interview I had while applying. I felt so comfortable around the residents that I almost forgot I was interviewing! I knew that this environment best fits my personality, so it was a no-brainer for me.” https://www.loyolapathology.org/lefko daily 0.75 2026-08-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/1598480994970-7NWWMPPQLI66RI7MC8SA/FINAL+EDIT+SH.jpg Benjamin Lefko, MD - Benjamin Lefko, MD Benjamin was born down the road from us in Oak Park, Illinois and grew up in the Charleston SC area. He considers both places home and graduated from Ross University School of Medicine, where he spent his preclinical years in Barbados, and rotated at various hospitals throughout the Chicago area for his clinicals. He is interested in many areas of pathology (“undifferentiated” as we say!), and is excited to learn more about each subspecialty. Outside of work he likes to play chess, basketball, and Pokemon! And if you ask him, he’s a pretty good cook too. On why he chose Loyola: “because of the apparent camaraderie among the house-staff, the excitement everyone shares about pathology, and how inviting the program was to him throughout the application process.” https://www.loyolapathology.org/strafile daily 0.75 2026-08-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/1598480994970-7NWWMPPQLI66RI7MC8SA/FINAL+EDIT+SH.jpg Paloma Aveni Strafile, MD - Paloma Aveni Strafile, MD Paloma was born and raised in Mendoza, Argentina and completed her medical school education at Universidad Católica de Córdoba. She decided to pursue pathology because pathology is art - it brings together colors, shapes, and clinical scenarios. And the best part is knowing that our work makes a meaningful impact on patient care. She is currently interested in surgical pathology with an emphasis on head and neck. Outside of work, Paloma is a ski and swimming instructor. Her favorite students are kids who are just starting out (and yes, she has a lot of patience!) On why she chose Loyola: “because of the institution’s mission: “to expand knowledge in the service of humanity.” https://www.loyolapathology.org/quiroz daily 0.75 2026-08-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5f177b26efbbcb769671dfc2/1598480994970-7NWWMPPQLI66RI7MC8SA/FINAL+EDIT+SH.jpg Carolina Quiroz Moreyra, MD - Carolina Quiroz Moreyra, MD Carolina was born in Lima, Peru but was raised in the state of Maryland where she also completed her medical education at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore (go Ravens!). She is currently interested in genitourinary pathology and cytopathology, with hopes to apply her knowledge in cytology globally to provide services in countries that have few pathologists such as her home country Peru. However, blood banking and transfusion medicine has captured her attention as it can be another patient facing area of pathology. Outside of work, Carolina enjoys playing with her shiba inu, Yuca, watching true crime documentaries, doing many jigsaw puzzles, going to Cubs games, and mentoring pre-medical and medical students (we need more future pathologists!) On why she chose Loyola: “Some of my biggest passions are on medical education, mentorship, and community outreach. On interview day, one of the first topics introduced to applicants was the many community service events run by the pathology department and all the teaching opportunities to impact students from high school to medical school education. I also do love seeing patients and like that I can get that in Loyola both during cytopathology and in transfusion medicine by running the apheresis clinic which is not seen in all programs. All the faculty interviewers were extremely lovely and easy to talk to (and now I have learned are also incredible teachers!). Lastly, the residents!! I felt so comfortable asking them any and all questions which they welcomed with grace and good vibes. The department has definitely created a welcoming community and environment that feels safe to learn and grow in. Being so close to Chicago is always a plus too!”