Department of Medicine Graduates

Congratulations to all our graduate students who successfully completed their program.

Class of 2026

June Graduates

MSc in Medicine

Don Abeywardane, MSc in Medicine, Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
- Supervisors: Dr. Vivian Mushahwar and Dr. Cynthia Wu
Solmaz Bohlouli, MSc in Medicine, with specialization in translational medicine, Division of Nephrology
- Supervisors: Dr. Scott Klarenbach and Dr. Michael Stickland
Manar Elsayed, MSc in Medicine, Division of Rheumatology
- Supervisor: Dr. Carrie Ye
Amro Qaddoura, MSc in Medicine, with specialization in translational medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases
- Supervisors: Dr. Wendy Sligl and Dr. Sean Bagshaw
Navid Sedaghat, MSc in Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine
- Supervisor: Dr. Monty Ghosh

PhD in Medicine

Lamia Khan, PhD in Medicine, Division of Rheumatology
- Supervisors: Dr. Mohammed Osman and Dr. Harissios Vliagoftis
Gina Sykes, PhD in Medicine, Division of Neurology
- Supervisors: Dr. Glen Jickling and Dr. David Wishart
Lisa Laforce-van Lierop, PhD in Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology
- Supervisors: Dr. Frank Hoentjen and Dr. Karen Madsen

March Graduates

MSc in Medicine

Lavanya Bathini, MSc in Medicine, Division of Nephrology
- Supervisor: Dr. Aminu Bello
Mohammad Rafid Feisal, MSc in Medicine, Division of General Internal Medicine
- Supervisor: Dr. Peter Hwang
Jessica Skoreyko, MSc in Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases
- Supervisors: Dr. Vanessa Meier-Stephenson and Dr. Andrew Mason
Yuliia Smereka, MSc in Medicine, Division of Cardiology
- Supervisor: Dr. Justin Ezekowitz

PhD in Medicine

Michelle Knox, PhD in Medicine, Division of Geriatric Medicine
- Supervisor: Dr. Adrian Wagg

Meet Some of Our Recent Graduates

Get to know these inspiring students who have crossed the stage recently. In these short profiles, our graduates reflect on their academic journeys, from the research questions that drove them to the discoveries that shaped their paths. They share what sparked their passions, the lessons they’ve learned along the way, and the goals that keep them moving forward.

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Lisa Laforce-van Lierop, Class of '26

From complex biologic therapies to real-world clinical decision-making, Lisa Laforce-van Lierop’s doctoral work reflects a consistent theme: improving how IBD treatments are tailored to patients over time.

June 12, 2026
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Lamia Khan, Class of '26

Inspired by the resilience of patients living with systemic sclerosis, PhD graduate Lamia Khan spent years uncovering the hidden mechanisms behind the disease and may have identified a promising new target for future treatments.

June 12, 2026
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Don Dilshan Abeywardane, Class of '26

Inspired by generations of healers, Don Abeywardane is helping advance rehabilitation medicine through research aimed at protecting vulnerable patients from life-threatening blood clots.

June 12, 2026
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Mohammad Rafid Feisal, Class of '26

Mohammad Rafid Feisal explores how bacterial proteins activate infection pathways. Mohammad graduates with an MSc in medicine from the Division of General Internal Medicine.

March 18, 2026

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Seun Fatai Akinfolarin, Class of '25

Seun Fatai Akinfolarin examines tuberculosis care during a global crisis. Seun graduates with an MSc in medicine from the Division of Pulmonary Medicine.

November 18, 2025
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Rami Kadri, Class of '25

Rami Kadri is improving post-transplant care for liver cancer patients. Rami graduated with an MSc in medicine from the Division of Gastroenterology.

November 18, 2025
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Justine Beghin, Class of '25

Justine Beghin’s investigates a shape-shifting virus: Influenza. Justine graduated with a MSc in Medicine from the Division of Infectious Diseases.

November 18, 2025
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Holly Minckler, Class of '25

Holly Minckler explores breathwork in chronic care. Holly graduated with a MSc in Medicine from the Division of Gastroenterology.

November 18, 2025
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Devika Shreekumar, Class of '25

Devika Shreekumar’s path in autoimmune hepatitis research includes putting patients first. Devika graduated with an MSc in medicine from the Division of Gastroenterology.

November 18, 2025
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Darren Mann, Class of '25

Darren Mann is advancing mobility and wellness after spinal cord injury. Darren graduated with an MSc in medicine from the Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.

November 18, 2025
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Catharina Veldman, Class of '25

Catharina Veldman’s work will protect workers in the age of nanomaterials. Catharina graduated with a MSc in Medicine from the Division of Preventive Medicine.

November 18, 2025
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Ata Rafiee, Class of '25

Ata Rafiee’s journey in welding fume research is protecting health through science. Ata graduated with a PhD in Medicine from the Division of Preventive Medicine.

November 18, 2025
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Areli Lorenzana-Carrillo, Class of '25

Areli Lorenzana-Carrillo is uncovering how heart cells lose their way in dilated cardiomyopathy. Areli graduated with a PhD in Medicine from the Division of Cardiology.

November 18, 2025

Previous Graduates

Read more about our previous graduates and discover the inspiring paths they've taken. Their stories showcase the passion, resilience, and innovation that define our community.

Graduates 2022 and Earlier