A trio of new family doctors is in training at Chatham-Kent Health Alliance.
Doctors Farwa Zaib, Mandeep Dran and Saheer Majeed began their family medicine training in July at CKHA.
They’ll be working alongside 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 provides a unique and supportive environment for residents to grow both personally and professionally,” said Dr. Zeke Milkovic, chief of staff at CKHA, in a media release. “They will have the chance to collaborate with dedicated health-care teams and gain hands-on experience in diverse areas of Family Medicine. We are excited to see the impact they will have on our patients and the broader community during their time with us.”
Zaib earned her Bachelor of Science at the University of Windsor and her Doctor of Medicine at Schulich School of Medicine.
After her residency, she hopes to practice in a community clinic where she can provide comprehensive health care and develop lasting relationships with her patients.
“I am excited to begin my residency in family medicine,” Zaib said. “I’m particularly looking forward to training in Chatham, as the smaller hospital setting offers a more personalized, hands-on learning experience and the chance to build strong connections within the health-care team.
Dran earned her Bachelor of Arts from York University before completing her Doctor of Medicine at Avalon University School of Medicine. She has a strong interest in family medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics and gynecology.
“I enjoy the idea of being involved in preventative care, education and advocacy,” she said. “After completing my residency, I plan to continue building my clinical skills while exploring opportunities to contribute to underserved communities where I can provide comprehensive care and build long-term relationships with patients.”
Majeed graduated from medical school in Pakistan, then moved to Alberta and pursued a Master of Public Health at the University of Alberta.
She is interested in the areas of emergency medicine and family medicine.
“My father was a family physician and cardiologist, so I wanted to be a doctor like him my whole life,” said Majeed. “I want to take these residency years to explore my interests and get experience in (the family medicine) field.”
