Chief Residents, PL-IV
Name: Fariha Hasham-Mufti, MD
Medical School:
Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
Home: Miramar, FL
Career Goals: Primary Care
Hobbies: Trying new restaurants, cooking/baking, party planning.
Why you chose Inova and program pluses: I was impressed by how close the residents were with each other and the support from program leadership to respond to resident feedback and foster diversity initiatives, wellness activities, and education. I also love the DMV area and felt like it was the right fit!
Name: Sarah Neale, DO
Medical School:
Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine- Harlem
Home: New Hartford, CT
Career Goals: PICU
Hobbies: Video games, cooking, foraging
Why you chose Inova and program pluses: I was planning on staying closer to home initially, but Inova really drew me in during interviews. Everyone was very genuine and welcoming, and it seemed like the leadership was very invested in resident well-being. Inova is a great place to learn, and I have been very well-supported. It has been a ton of work but I would pick this place again in a heartbeat!
Name: Izzat Shbeeb, MD
Medical School:
LSUHSC New Orleans
Home: Alexandria, LA
Career Goals: Hospital Medicine
Hobbies: Coin collecting, trying all the food the DMV area has to offer.
Why you chose Inova and program pluses: I chose Inova because I really wanted to be in the Northern Virginia area, but after starting here I truly came to appreciate how close-knit the residents are in the program, how incredibly supportive the faculty and administration are, and just how much there is to do here and in the surrounding areas.