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Current Residents & Program Graduates

R2 Residents

Ryan Martin, MD

Ryan Martin, MD

Hometown: Niles, Illinois 
Undergraduate school: Emory University 
Medical school: University of Illinois College of Medicine 
Internship: Advocate Lutheran General Hospital 
Why did you choose radiology? I chose radiology because it constantly challenges me to learn more about anatomy, pathology, and physiology. I was also drawn to radiology because it offers a diverse range of professional pathways to specialize in the areas that you find most fascinating. 
Why Loyola? I chose Loyola because I wanted to be part of a large academic center where I knew there would be a strong emphasis on resident education and development. I also knew Loyola was a comprehensive facility that served a large and diverse patient population which would allow me to develop my skill set to the best of my abilities. 
Hobbies and interests: In my spare time I enjoy strength training and jogging 
Interesting fact: I’m a certified scuba diver 
Favorite movie: Zoolander 
Favorite TV show: Arrested Development 
Favorite Chicago restaurant: Pequod's Pizza 
Favorite thing to do in Chicago: Exploring the city and finding new restaurants

Sidney Mirgati, MD

Sidney Mirgati, MD

Medical school: Saint Louis University 
Internship: MacNeal Hospital 
Why did you choose radiology? Collaborative field, amazing colleagues and staff, various ways to contribute to patient care 
Why Loyola?  I really enjoyed talking to the attendings and the residents! They were kind and overall seemed happy! 
Hobbies and interests: Quality time with friends and loved ones, cooking, podcasts, movies and shows 
Favorite thing to do in Chicago: Going to local family-run restaurants 

Sheila Mullen, MD

Sheila Mullen, MD

Hometown: Elmhurst, Illinois 
Undergraduate school: University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 
Medical school: Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine 
Internship: Ascension-Resurrection Transitional Year Program 
Why did you choose radiology?  As a visual learner, I was drawn to medical imaging. I find radiology to be intellectually stimulating, allowing me to see a vast amount of pathology. 
Why Loyola?  I had a positive experience rotating through the department as a student. The faculty are dedicated to resident education, and there is a strong sense of community at Loyola. 
Hobbies and interests: Biking, gardening, farmers markets, exploring the Chicago restaurant scene 
Interesting fact: I was born at Loyola         
Favorite TV show: Seinfeld 
Favorite Chicago restaurant: Girl and the Goat, Pequod’s (for Chicago deep dish!), Lula Café, and Big Star to name a few 
Favorite thing to do in Chicago: Enjoying the lakefront and 606 trails 

Aleksandr Raskind, DO

Aleksandr Raskind, DO

Hometown: Buffalo Grove, Illinois 
Undergraduate school: University of Illinois at Chicago 
Medical school: Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine              
Internship: Ascension St. Joseph Chicago Transitional Year 
Why did you choose radiology? A challenging and intellectually stimulating field with day to day variety that will never bore me 
Why Loyola? Living in Chicago and training at an institution with attendings devoted to resident education 
Hobbies and interests: Weightlifting, cooking/baking, drinking Guinness 
Interesting fact: I was born in Kyrgyzstan              
Favorite movie: National Treasure 
Favorite TV show: Sopranos 
Favorite Chicago restaurant: Galit 
Favorite thing to do in Chicago: Trying all the different types of restaurants Chicago has to offer 

Nida Shaikh, DO

Nida Shaikh, DO

Hometown: Naperville, Illinois 
Undergraduate school: Benedictine University 
Medical school: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine 
Internship: OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital 
Why did you choose radiology?Enjoy imaging due to my background in art 
Why Loyola?Chicago! 
Hobbies and interests: Travelling, biking, water sports, spending time with family 
Interesting fact: Played lacrosse in high school and college 
Favorite movie: Black Panther 
Favorite TV show: The Mindy Project  
Favorite Chicago restaurant: Roka Akor 
Favorite thing to do in Chicago: Biking on Lakeshore

Nihal Thapa, MD

Nihal Thapa, MD

Hometown: Kirkland, Washington 
Undergraduate school: University of Washington 
Medical school: Washington State University 
Internship: University of Washington- Surgery 
Why did you choose radiology? It has the perfect combination of science and medicine for me. You get to be involved with a huge number of patients' care and make a broad impact while seeing an enormous range of pathologies. 
Hobbies and interests: Liverpool Football Club, pub trivia/Jeopardy, my chocolate labrador Kenai, playing soccer, jazz music, playing piano, chess, and hiking Interesting fact: Despite being from the Pacific Northwest, I absolutely despise IPA's 
Favorite movie: Lord of the Rings: Return of the King 
Favorite TV show: I Think You Should Leave 
Favorite Chicago restaurant: I haven't had a chance to explore too many yet so tbd! Probably whatever place doesn't serve IPA's. 
Favorite thing to do in Chicago: Exploring the multitude of museums and eating delicious food 

Yulia Zayats, DO

Yulia Zayats, DO

Hometown: Kolomyya, Ukraine 
Undergraduate school: Lake Forest College 
Medical school: Midwestern University 
Internship: Lutheran General Hospital 
Why did you choose radiology? 
Radiology is a rewarding field as you get to help guide clinicians with difficult diagnostic dilemmas and occasionally make a completely unexpected finding that changes the management dramatically as well as work with many different modalities.          
Hobbies and interests: Biking, traveling, painting, various DIY projects    
Interesting fact: I speak 3 languages, and I am learning Spanish. 
Favorite TV show: Game of Thrones 
Favorite Chicago restaurant: Sushi Taku 
Favorite thing to do in Chicago: Exploring new restaurants