Three new family medicine doctors have joined the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance for training.
Doctors Alexandra Ferrara, Pooria Ghadiri and Jared Tschirhart are doctors in residence at the alliance. They will begin their post-graduate training at CKHA this summer.
The residents will gain experience by working with local physicians and CKHA’s health-care team to provide support and direction as they complete the clinical portion of their medical training.
“Chatham-Kent offers a vibrant rural community with a wide range of family medicine opportunities,” said Dr. Zeke Milkovic, acting chief of staff at CKHA, in a media release. “The residents will have the opportunity to work and train alongside highly skilled physicians and will gain experience in many aspects of practicing medicine. I am confident that they will make significant contributions to the health and well-being of the community during their time at CKHA.”
Ferrara, born and raised in Chatham, said she is excited to return to her hometown to serve her community. She obtained a Bachelor of Science (BSc) at Western University, followed by a Master of Public Health at Brock University, and studied Medicine at the University of Limerick in Ireland.
Her areas of interest include emergency and oncology medicine, long-term care, and procedural work such as small lesion clinics.
“I was born and raised in Chatham, and I am looking forward to coming home and serving my community,” Ferrara said.
Ghadiri earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) from Shiraz University and has since lived in various Canadian cities including Saskatoon, Vancouver, and Montreal. He holds a Master of Science in Medicine (MSc) in Family Medicine from McGill University, where he authored a thesis on the use of Artificial Intelligence to aid adolescents with mental health problems.
His interests include internal medicine, pediatrics, and OB/GYN.
“It’s wonderful to feel so welcomed as I prepare for this new journey in Chatham-Kent” Ghadiri said.
Tschirhart completed his undergraduate and Master’s degrees at Queen’s University before earning his Medical Degree at Western University. His medical interests include emergency medicine, anesthesia, and intensive care unit (ICU).
