Meet current and past residents in obstetrics and gynecology at NYU Long Island School of Medicine.

Fourth-Year Residents

Samantha Bandremer, MD
Hometown: Wellington, Florida
Undergraduate school: University of Florida
Medical school: Florida Atlantic University Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine
Areas of interest: obstetrics and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery
Hobbies: travel, tennis, movies, and books
Why I chose NYU Long Island School of Medicine: The residents—easy to get along with! Location—close to the city!

Kevin Espino, MD
Hometown: Island Park, New York
Undergraduate school: University of Buffalo
Medical school: Jacobs School of Medicine at the University of Buffalo
Areas of interest: gynecologic surgery, gynecologic oncology, and minimally invasive surgery
Hobbies: dad jokes, go Bills!, watching movies with my wife and two kids, and tech support for all
Why I chose NYU Long Island School of Medicine: I like the variety of patients, complex surgeries, history of subspecialty matching, and strong robotics exposure.

Jude Nawlo, MD
Hometown: Lakeland, Florida
Undergraduate school: University of South Florida
Medical school: University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
Areas of interest: gynecologic oncology, medical education, genetics, palliative care, and medical history
Hobbies: Peloton scenic routes, frequenting cat cafes and alpaca farms, writing, and Broadway roulette
Why I chose NYU Long Island School of Medicine: Longitudinal mentorship and diverse clinical and surgical exposure; it’s a hidden gem with a strong sense of community.

Judith Rivas, MD
Hometown: Bronx, New York
Undergraduate school: City College of New York
Medical school: Zucker School of Medicine
Area of interest: health equity and diversity and inclusion
Hobbies: traveling, poetry, dancing, and fashion
Why I chose NYU Long Island School of Medicine: I wanted to be in a close-knit supportive environment, and as soon as I stepped foot here I realized how warm and welcoming everyone was. The large volume of patients was also a plus as I knew that would key in getting great training. Location was also very important to me, and I wanted to be close to my family (but not that close).

Hollisa Rosa, MD
Hometown: Brooklyn, New York
Undergraduate school: Johns Hopkins University
Medical school: Stony Brook University School of Medicine
Areas of interest: general practice, public policy, reproductive justice, diversity and inclusion, and American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists involvement
Hobbies: ballet and tap dance, traveling, thrifting, and knitting
Why I chose NYU Long Island School of Medicine: It is a special place that delivers academic, evidenced-based medicine while maintaining a sense of community. From my first clerkship, I could feel the culture of support and commitment to fostering well-rounded obstetricians and gynecologists. I wanted to train at a place that valued diversity and interest in advocacy, and NYU Long Island School of Medicine provides that space.

Third-Year Residents

Aliyah Ali, MD
Hometown: San Antonio, Texas
Undergraduate school: University of Texas at San Antonio
Medical school: UT Health San Antonio
Areas of interest: minimally invasive gynecologic surgery, contraception and family planning, and pediatric and adolescent gynecology
Hobbies: cooking, traveling, Pilates and yoga, weight training, and amateur DJ
Why I chose NYU Long Island School of Medicine: The passion for women's health, the support of my fellow residents, and the family feel among everyone we work with!

Joanna Clough, DO
Hometown: Pelham, New York
Undergraduate school: Elon University
Medical school: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Areas of interest: psychosocial aspects of obstetrics and office and medical education
Hobbies: travel, beach days, eating tasty food, and of course spending times with my family, friends, and dog
Why I chose NYU Long Island School of Medicine: Community—NYU Long Island School of Medicine is much more than a place of work. I can walk out the door of my house and be in the hospital or at a dear friend’s or colleague’s house in minutes!

Taylor LaRose, MD
Hometown: West Islip, New York
Undergraduate school: SUNY Binghamton
Medical school: Drexel University
Areas of interest: general obstetrics and gynecology, hospitalist, and reproductive rights
Hobbies: hanging at the beach; hiking; playing with my goldendoodle, Kona; and traveling
Why I chose NYU Long Island School of Medicine: The family feel! There is never-ending support from co-residents, nursing staff, and attendings. I also wanted to train at in institution close to home (and the beach!).

Emile Redwood, MD
Hometown: Boulder, Colorado, and Buffalo, New York
Undergraduate school: Stony Brook University
Medical school: Stony Brook University School of Medicine
Areas of interest: urogynecology, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, transgender health, disparities in medicine, and waste and reuse in hospital systems
Hobbies: camping; hiking; cookouts; refinishing axes, tools, and furniture; and reading
Why I chose NYU Long Island School of Medicine: We get to have it all here—close-knit family of residents, academic institution, big gynecology and obstetrics volume, and diverse community population!

Elisabeth Sulger, MD
Hometown: Woodbury, New York
Undergraduate school: Drexel University
Medical school: SUNY Upstate Medical University
Areas of interest: family planning, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists involvement, diversity and inclusion, and resident wellness and education
Hobbies: traveling, hiking, community-shared agriculture, cross stitching, graphic design, and ice cream making
Why I chose NYU Long Island School of Medicine: The never-ending support! We are all a big family and want to see each other succeed. From day one of first year, everyone is welcoming and makes the transition into residency as smooth as possible. From attendings and co-residents to nurses and scrub techs (and everyone in between), I know I always have someone to turn to for mentorship, life advice, dinner dates, cat sitting, and more!

Second-Year Residents

Tudi-Max Brown-Thomas, MD
Hometown: Hempstead, New York
Undergraduate school: SUNY Binghamton
Medical school: New York Medical College
Areas of interest: health disparities and cultural competence in medical care
Hobbies: dance and choreography (I have been trained in tap, ballet, jazz, hip-hop, African, and Caribbean dance styles since the age of 4), DIY projects (lately I’ve been redesigning my apartment, my latest project was my dining room table), game nights (one of my favorite games to play is Resistance), traveling, and trying new restaurants
Why I chose NYU Long Island School of Medicine: I grew up on Long Island, and I knew that I wanted to be close to family and friends during residency. My family lives about 15 minutes away from the hospital, so it’s very easy to see them whenever I want. Also, the residents were very friendly and welcoming during the meet and greet. During conversations I felt that our personalities were similar and that we clicked really well.

Tal Cantor, MD
Hometown: Montréal, Canada
Undergraduate and graduate school: McGill University, BSc and MPH
Medical school: Technion American Medical School
Areas of interest: gynecologic oncology, social determinants of health, healthcare policy, and reform
Hobbies: exploring independent coffee shops, planning themed birthday parties, spending time with family, and collecting ceramic coffee mugs
Why I chose NYU Long Island School of Medicine: After interviewing with this program I knew I wanted to be part of the school’s obstetrics and gynecology family; I could not picture myself at any other program. The residents are truly supportive of one another and make the long hours worth it! The program has access to all subspecialties and encourages us to explore our research and clinical interests from intern year and beyond. This program trains residents to have a strong clinical and surgical background and to be ready for life after residency.

Samantha Hill, MD
Hometown: Greenwich, Connecticut
Undergraduate school: NYU
Medical school: University of Connecticut, School of Medicine
Areas of interest: family planning and medical education
Hobbies: swimming, hiking, and traveling
Why I chose NYU Long Island School of Medicine: The residents and faculty in this program are incredibly supportive of academic and career goals, patient care, and personal wellness. The curriculum is also well-rounded and evolves yearly based on resident feedback to provide the best possible and current medical education. The proximity to JFK and LGA airports is also an added bonus for traveling and vacationing!

Veronica Kim, MD
Hometown: East Brunswick, New Jersey
Undergraduate school: Johns Hopkins University
Medical school: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Areas of interest: minimally invasive gynecological surgery, family planning, general obstetrics and gynecology
Hobbies: frequenting my local Trader Joe’s, exploring new bars and restaurants, plants, reading, painting, and DIY projects
Why I chose NYU Long Island School of Medicine: The passionate and supportive residents and staff!

Mariam Wanees, MD
Hometown: Queens, New York
Undergraduate school: Pennsylvania State University
Medical school: Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
Areas of interest: global health, physician wellness, obstetrics, and open surgery
Hobbies: dancing, exercising, hanging out with my nieces and nephews, family game night, meditating and journaling, vegging out on the beach, hiking, Netflix binging, unplugging, and red wine drinking
Why I chose NYU Long Island School of Medicine: At the risk of sounding too cliché—the people of course! Throughout the entire interview season, I remember reaching out to current residents who spent time on the phone with me answering all of my questions, and even welcoming me into their homes. We clicked instantly, and I knew I had found my people. Bonus points: It’s high volume and offers a ton of experience and exposure in all subspecialties, and it’s an academic institution with community vibes and perks!

First-Year Residents

Dajana Alku, MD
Hometown: Brooklyn, New York
Medical school: NYU Long Island School of Medicine
Areas of interest: family planning, global women’s health, and medical education
Hobbies: going on walks and runs, reading novels, cooking, traveling, and listening to podcasts
Why I chose NYU Long Island School of Medicine: All the amazing people at this program and being close to home.

Katherine French, MD
Hometown: Westport, Connecticut
Undergraduate school: NYU and Columbia University (postbaccalaureate premedical studies)
Medical school: New York Medical College
Areas of interest: family planning, general obstetrics and gynecology, and minimally invasive gynecologic surgery
Hobbies: visiting art museums and galleries (I’m a former art historian and gallerist), exploring different neighborhoods in and around New York City, and discovering new restaurants and learning about different cultures through food
Why I chose NYU Long Island School of Medicine: I chose this program because I wanted to complete my residency at a program that offers not only diverse opportunities in all obstetric and gynecologic subspecialties, but also boasts an incredible community of residents and faculty that are so supportive of my learning process and growth as a physician. I felt so welcomed by the administration, residents, and faculty on interview day and was confident that I could find “my people” and grow into the obstetrician—gynecologist that I wanted to become.

Sebastian Geraci, DO
Hometown: Bayside, New York
Undergraduate school: Binghamton University
Medical school: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Areas of interest: reproductive endocrinology and infertility, LGBTQ+ healthcare, and general obstetrics and gynecology
Hobbies: hiking, travel, going to the beach, skiing, and knitting
Why I chose NYU Long Island School of Medicine: I chose this school because of the wealth of training opportunities, access to diverse interests and research within obstetrics and gynecology, and the camaraderie amongst colleagues.

Lena Josephs, MD
Hometown: Manhattan, New York
Undergraduate school: Vassar College
Medical school: Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Areas of interest: family planning, reproductive justice, advocacy, and racial justice and health equity in care
Hobbies: traveling, film photography, walking around New York City and my neighborhood (Williamsburg, Brooklyn), reading contemporary fiction, trying new restaurants, and visiting modern art museums
Why I chose NYU Long Island School of Medicine: I am grateful to have found a residency program with a supportive learning environment. Within my first month, I befriended the residents, nurses, and many attendings. Residency is hard, but easier when you go into work with friends every day and feel supported. I’m also glad to be in close proximity to my family and friends.

Erin Miller, MD
Hometown: West Chester, Pennsylvania
Undergraduate school: Boston University
Medical school: NYU Long Island School of Medicine
Areas of interest: intersection of female reproductive health and public health, and reproductive justice
Hobbies: I love physical activity whether it be lifting, hiking, bike riding, or skiing in the winter. I’m very social so I mostly enjoy doing those activities with others.
Why I chose NYU Long Island School of Medicine: I chose this school for the breadth of surgical and clinical experiences in a place where the staff, residents, and attending educators are supportive and engaging. We provide the best training by offering a high volume of cases at every level of residency while maintaining a positive working environment.

Recent Alumni

Our alumni have gone on to pursue fellowships in a variety of subspecialties as well as become general obstetricians and gynecologists who practice in the private or academic center setting.

Class of 2022

Gabriela Algarroba, MD: academic practice, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Anthony Marco Corbo, DO: private practice, Susquehanna Valley Women’s Health Care, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Shahla Powell, MD: private practice, NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, Mineola, New York

Jessica Tozour, MD: reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellowship, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia

William Vintzileos, MD: gynecologic oncology fellowship, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas

Class of 2021

Kaitlyn Hill, MD: private practice, San Diego Women’s Health OB/GYN and Robotic Surgery, San Diego, California

Eva Hoffman, MD: academic practice, UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, Texas

Agata Kantorowska, MD: maternal—fetal medicine fellowship, NYU Long Island School of Medicine, Mineola, New York

Bailey McGuinness, MD: reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellowship, Cleveland Clinic, Ohio

Sangeeta Ramani, MD: minimally invasive gynecologic surgery fellowship, Stamford Hospital, Connecticut

Class of 2020

Nur Afsar, MD: obstetric and gynecologic hospitalist fellowship, NYU Long Island School of Medicine, Mineola, New York

Jaime Dickerson, MD: academic practice, University of Miami, Florida

Emily Talucci, MD: academic practice, NewYork-Presbyterian, Queens

Lauren Ursillo, MD: reproductive endocrinology and infertility fellowship, Northwell Health, New York

Roseanna Valant, MD: private practice, NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, Mineola, New York

Matthew Wells, MD: private practice, NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island, Mineola, New York