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Portrait of Omar Alzarkali, DO
Omar Alzarkali, DO

Hometown: Orlando, FL

Medical school: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton, FL

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am excited to train in hematology and medical oncology at a well-rounded program that offers a balance between highly-academic opportunities and community-based practice. I am also eager for exposure to a broad patient population, mentorship from a diverse faculty with various clinical interests, and camaraderie with co-fellows that are a pleasure to work with.

Clinical interests: My interests are in clinical trials in malignant hematology and gastrointestinal malignancies.

Hobbies: I enjoy going to the gym, challenging hikes, skiing, traveling, spending time with my family, trying new foods, and watching TV.

Portrait of Maryann Aririguzo, DO
Maryann Aririguzo, DO

Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI

Medical school: Loyola University Medical Center

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I'm excited about joining Corewell Health in West Michigan because of its strong commitment to patient centered, community focused care. The opportunity to train in a system that serves a diverse population including patients with limited access to subspecialty care really resonates with me and aligns with my goal of practicing thoughtful equitable oncologic care

Clinical interests: I'm interested in MRD-guided treatment strategies in hematological malignancies and how they can help personalize therapy intensity and duration.  I'm also interested in evolving sequencing of cellular therapies specifically CAR T cell therapy versus bispecific antibodies, and how to optimize their use in diseases like multiple myeloma. Additionally I'm drawn to studying disparities in myeloma outcomes especially as they relate to access to novel therapies 

Hobbies: I enjoy expanding and refining my cooking skills especially trying new recipes.  I also like staying physically active whether that's spending time at the gym or going on long walks and hikes. Outside of that I really value spending time with family and friends especially traveling together and exploring new places and revisiting old favorites 

Portrait of Shahm Raslan, MD
Shahm Raslan, MD

Hometown: Detroit, MI

Medical school: Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am excited to join Corewell Health in West Michigan as part of the inaugural hematology and medical oncology fellowship class. What excites me most is the opportunity to help build the foundation and culture of a new program at a world-class center, while learning from faculty who are deeply committed to patient care, education, and mentorship. I look forward to growing as a hematologist and oncologist, contributing my own experiences and perspective to the program, and serving patients and families throughout West Michigan.

Clinical interests: At this time, my clinical interests include thoracic medical oncology, non-small cell lung cancer, immunotherapy, and cancer genomics. I am currently interested in clinical research that helps improve treatment strategies in advanced cancer.

Hobbies: I love history, soccer, and restaurant hopping. I enjoy spending time with family and travelling to old cities, and getting to know new places and communities. I am excited to explore this beautiful and fast-growing area of West Michigan and to join the Grand Rapids community!

Portrait of Omar Alzarkali, DO
Omar Alzarkali, DO

Hometown: Orlando, FL

Medical school: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton, FL

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am excited to train in hematology and medical oncology at a well-rounded program that offers a balance between highly-academic opportunities and community-based practice. I am also eager for exposure to a broad patient population, mentorship from a diverse faculty with various clinical interests, and camaraderie with co-fellows that are a pleasure to work with.

Clinical interests: My interests are in clinical trials in malignant hematology and gastrointestinal malignancies.

Hobbies: I enjoy going to the gym, challenging hikes, skiing, traveling, spending time with my family, trying new foods, and watching TV.

Portrait of Maryann Aririguzo, DO
Maryann Aririguzo, DO

Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI

Medical school: Loyola University Medical Center

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I'm excited about joining Corewell Health in West Michigan because of its strong commitment to patient centered, community focused care. The opportunity to train in a system that serves a diverse population including patients with limited access to subspecialty care really resonates with me and aligns with my goal of practicing thoughtful equitable oncologic care

Clinical interests: I'm interested in MRD-guided treatment strategies in hematological malignancies and how they can help personalize therapy intensity and duration.  I'm also interested in evolving sequencing of cellular therapies specifically CAR T cell therapy versus bispecific antibodies, and how to optimize their use in diseases like multiple myeloma. Additionally I'm drawn to studying disparities in myeloma outcomes especially as they relate to access to novel therapies 

Hobbies: I enjoy expanding and refining my cooking skills especially trying new recipes.  I also like staying physically active whether that's spending time at the gym or going on long walks and hikes. Outside of that I really value spending time with family and friends especially traveling together and exploring new places and revisiting old favorites 

Portrait of Shahm Raslan, MD
Shahm Raslan, MD

Hometown: Detroit, MI

Medical school: Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am excited to join Corewell Health in West Michigan as part of the inaugural hematology and medical oncology fellowship class. What excites me most is the opportunity to help build the foundation and culture of a new program at a world-class center, while learning from faculty who are deeply committed to patient care, education, and mentorship. I look forward to growing as a hematologist and oncologist, contributing my own experiences and perspective to the program, and serving patients and families throughout West Michigan.

Clinical interests: At this time, my clinical interests include thoracic medical oncology, non-small cell lung cancer, immunotherapy, and cancer genomics. I am currently interested in clinical research that helps improve treatment strategies in advanced cancer.

Hobbies: I love history, soccer, and restaurant hopping. I enjoy spending time with family and travelling to old cities, and getting to know new places and communities. I am excited to explore this beautiful and fast-growing area of West Michigan and to join the Grand Rapids community!

Portrait of Omar Alzarkali, DO
Omar Alzarkali, DO

Hometown: Orlando, FL

Medical school: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton, FL

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am excited to train in hematology and medical oncology at a well-rounded program that offers a balance between highly-academic opportunities and community-based practice. I am also eager for exposure to a broad patient population, mentorship from a diverse faculty with various clinical interests, and camaraderie with co-fellows that are a pleasure to work with.

Clinical interests: My interests are in clinical trials in malignant hematology and gastrointestinal malignancies.

Hobbies: I enjoy going to the gym, challenging hikes, skiing, traveling, spending time with my family, trying new foods, and watching TV.

Portrait of Maryann Aririguzo, DO
Maryann Aririguzo, DO

Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI

Medical school: Loyola University Medical Center

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I'm excited about joining Corewell Health in West Michigan because of its strong commitment to patient centered, community focused care. The opportunity to train in a system that serves a diverse population including patients with limited access to subspecialty care really resonates with me and aligns with my goal of practicing thoughtful equitable oncologic care

Clinical interests: I'm interested in MRD-guided treatment strategies in hematological malignancies and how they can help personalize therapy intensity and duration.  I'm also interested in evolving sequencing of cellular therapies specifically CAR T cell therapy versus bispecific antibodies, and how to optimize their use in diseases like multiple myeloma. Additionally I'm drawn to studying disparities in myeloma outcomes especially as they relate to access to novel therapies 

Hobbies: I enjoy expanding and refining my cooking skills especially trying new recipes.  I also like staying physically active whether that's spending time at the gym or going on long walks and hikes. Outside of that I really value spending time with family and friends especially traveling together and exploring new places and revisiting old favorites 

Portrait of Shahm Raslan, MD
Shahm Raslan, MD

Hometown: Detroit, MI

Medical school: Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am excited to join Corewell Health in West Michigan as part of the inaugural hematology and medical oncology fellowship class. What excites me most is the opportunity to help build the foundation and culture of a new program at a world-class center, while learning from faculty who are deeply committed to patient care, education, and mentorship. I look forward to growing as a hematologist and oncologist, contributing my own experiences and perspective to the program, and serving patients and families throughout West Michigan.

Clinical interests: At this time, my clinical interests include thoracic medical oncology, non-small cell lung cancer, immunotherapy, and cancer genomics. I am currently interested in clinical research that helps improve treatment strategies in advanced cancer.

Hobbies: I love history, soccer, and restaurant hopping. I enjoy spending time with family and travelling to old cities, and getting to know new places and communities. I am excited to explore this beautiful and fast-growing area of West Michigan and to join the Grand Rapids community!

Portrait of Omar Alzarkali, DO
Omar Alzarkali, DO

Hometown: Orlando, FL

Medical school: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Bradenton, FL

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am excited to train in hematology and medical oncology at a well-rounded program that offers a balance between highly-academic opportunities and community-based practice. I am also eager for exposure to a broad patient population, mentorship from a diverse faculty with various clinical interests, and camaraderie with co-fellows that are a pleasure to work with.

Clinical interests: My interests are in clinical trials in malignant hematology and gastrointestinal malignancies.

Hobbies: I enjoy going to the gym, challenging hikes, skiing, traveling, spending time with my family, trying new foods, and watching TV.

Portrait of Maryann Aririguzo, DO
Maryann Aririguzo, DO

Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI

Medical school: Loyola University Medical Center

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I'm excited about joining Corewell Health in West Michigan because of its strong commitment to patient centered, community focused care. The opportunity to train in a system that serves a diverse population including patients with limited access to subspecialty care really resonates with me and aligns with my goal of practicing thoughtful equitable oncologic care

Clinical interests: I'm interested in MRD-guided treatment strategies in hematological malignancies and how they can help personalize therapy intensity and duration.  I'm also interested in evolving sequencing of cellular therapies specifically CAR T cell therapy versus bispecific antibodies, and how to optimize their use in diseases like multiple myeloma. Additionally I'm drawn to studying disparities in myeloma outcomes especially as they relate to access to novel therapies 

Hobbies: I enjoy expanding and refining my cooking skills especially trying new recipes.  I also like staying physically active whether that's spending time at the gym or going on long walks and hikes. Outside of that I really value spending time with family and friends especially traveling together and exploring new places and revisiting old favorites 

Portrait of Shahm Raslan, MD
Shahm Raslan, MD

Hometown: Detroit, MI

Medical school: Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan

What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am excited to join Corewell Health in West Michigan as part of the inaugural hematology and medical oncology fellowship class. What excites me most is the opportunity to help build the foundation and culture of a new program at a world-class center, while learning from faculty who are deeply committed to patient care, education, and mentorship. I look forward to growing as a hematologist and oncologist, contributing my own experiences and perspective to the program, and serving patients and families throughout West Michigan.

Clinical interests: At this time, my clinical interests include thoracic medical oncology, non-small cell lung cancer, immunotherapy, and cancer genomics. I am currently interested in clinical research that helps improve treatment strategies in advanced cancer.

Hobbies: I love history, soccer, and restaurant hopping. I enjoy spending time with family and travelling to old cities, and getting to know new places and communities. I am excited to explore this beautiful and fast-growing area of West Michigan and to join the Grand Rapids community!