On March 21, 2025, the Department of Anesthesiology welcomed 23 new residents, including one graduate from WashU Medicine.
This outstanding group of physicians comes from medical schools across 12 states and three countries, each bringing a unique blend of experiences, skills, and perspectives that will enrich our department and the field of anesthesiology.
“We are excited to welcome this exceptional group of residents to our program,” said Residency Program Director, Allison Mitchell, MD. “Their talent, dedication, and enthusiasm will be invaluable as they begin this important next step in their training. I am excited to see the contributions they will make to our patients, our department, and the field of anesthesiology.”
Congratulations to the Class of 2029!
Meet the Incoming Residency Class
Sanjeevani Bhavsar, MD
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Lindsay Bruce, MD
University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
Jin Choi, MD
University of Florida College of Medicine
Daria Coffield, MD
George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences
*Advanced-track resident joining as a CA-1 in July 2026
Alexandra Dejneka, MD
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine
Sophia Downey, MBBS
Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland School of Medicine
Bayardo Garay, MD, PhD
University of Minnesota Medical School
*ASAP research track resident
Isabel Haupfear, MBBS
Trinity College Dublin School of Medicine
Lauren Jennings, MD
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Elizabeth Joseph, MD
West Virginia University School of Medicine – Charleston
Evangelos Karanikolas, MD
University of Athens School of Health Sciences
Elizabeth Kunnel, MD
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science
Reshma Mulla, MD, MBBS
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh
Benjamen Ryckman, MD
Creighton University School of Medicine
Rachel Schneck, MD
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Joe Smith, MD
University of Oklahoma College of Medicine
X-zavyer Smith, MD
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Ellis Tibbs, MD
University of Maryland School of Medicine
*Scholars Program research track resident
Preethi Tumati, MD
University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine
Prateek Upadhyay, MD, MBBS
Government Medical College Chandigarh
Ravina Vasanwala, MD
University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine
Diandria Veals, MD
The University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Angel Zhang, DO
Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine