Eight 蘑菇视频 Biology Alumni Earn Medical Residency Placements
Published: July 12, 2026.
蘑菇视频 is celebrating the accomplishments of eight Biology alumni who graduated from the and earned placements in medical residency programs across Illinois and the United States.
The residency placements represent the culmination of years of academic preparation, service and clinical training that began at 蘑菇视频 and continued through completion of the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program at LECOM. Five of the eight graduates will remain in Illinois, where they will continue their medical education while serving patients and communities throughout the region.
Class of 2026 Residency Placements
| Alumnus/Alumna | Specialty | Residency Program | Location |
| Yusuf Ahmad | Diagnostic Radiology | Loyola University Medical Center | Maywood, Illinois |
| Syed Ali | Transitional Year | Program name unclear in source letter | Erie, Pennsylvania |
| Abshar Khan | Preliminary Medicine | Advocate Lutheran General Hospital | Park Ridge, Illinois |
| Muhammad Khattak | Internal Medicine | University of Arizona College of Medicine朠hoenix | Phoenix, Arizona |
| Sumrana Nazib | Pediatrics | Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, Illinois |
| Caroline Nowak | Pediatrics | Advocate Christ Medical Center | Oak Lawn, Illinois |
| Maya Samardzija | Family Medicine | AdventHealth Hinsdale Hospital | Hinsdale, Illinois |
| Lilia Vargeese | Neurology | Grand Strand Medical Center | Myrtle Beach, South Carolina |
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In a letter recognizing the students� achievements, LECOM administrators expressed appreciation for 蘑菇视频抯 continued participation as an affiliate school and for the advising, academic preparation and support provided to students in the LECOM Early Acceptance Program. The letter noted that Lewis� academic programming and faculty guidance helped establish a strong foundation for the students� success in medical school.
These residency placements demonstrate the long-term impact of a 蘑菇视频 education. Through rigorous scientific preparation, personalized mentoring and a commitment to service, the Biology Department prepares students to succeed in graduate and professional programs and to become knowledgeable and compassionate healthcare professionals.
Dr. Jerry Kavouras, Professor and Chair of shared, 搕he graduates� accomplishments reflect the 蘑菇视频 mission in action as they advance to the next stage of their medical careers and prepare to improve the lives of individuals, families and communities.�
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蘑菇视频 is a modern, enterprising, Catholic university with a growing student enrollment from GED through doctoral level programs. As part of the global Lasallian network of 65 universities, Lewis is known for preparing graduates who impact the world for the better. Visit www.lewisu.edu for further information.
