We attempt to deconstruct the art of learning, habits, and work ethics shared through the experiences of our featured guests and their valuable advice.
Discover
Your passion in medicine and explore different specialties in-depth.
Optimize
Your strategies in the pre-med journey through our insightful interview-based discussions.
Cultivate
Successful habits and skills that promote efficiency and productivity.
Internal Medicine resident physician at the University of Rochester Medicine who founded Doctor’s Inn Podcast to amplify voices of physicians and bring practical mentorship to future doctors. His path has been shaped by global health experiences across Argentina, Kenya, Mozambique, Bangladesh, and Peru. He has contributed to research in cardiology and critical care, but his true passion lies in building bridges—between patients and providers, learners and mentors, and medicine and humanity. Outside of medicine he enjoys reading, writing sci-fi, hiking and backpacking, and cooking fusion dishes.
Syed Hussain
Medical student at Albert Einstein College of Medicine with past research experience at the Icahn School of Medicine. Interested in gastroenterology and community-based and clinical research. His hobbies include cooking, sports, and exercising, and he places emphasis on prioritizing physical and mental health.
Farwa Tashin
Junior at Hunter College majoring in Human Biology on the pre-medical track. She has gained hands-on experience in patient care as a medical assistant and as a behavior technician, and has explored her interest in research at Weill Cornell Medicine. Her interests include healthcare accessibility, medical research, and addressing disparities in underserved communities. Beyond academics, she is passionate about mentorship, writing, and community outreach. Her hobbies include reading, running, and trying new cafes.
Past members
Janie Chan
Medical student at the Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University and a Macaulay Honors College alumna of Hunter College, where she double-majored in Biological Sciences and Studio Art. At Doctor’s Inn, she brings medical topics to life through animation and video editing.
Najah Khalil
Physician Assistant who graduated from SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and a Hunter College alumna with a degree in Human Biology. She has volunteered with the American Red Cross and New York Cares, and enjoys reading, traveling, camping, and studying religion.
Natalya Krutovska
Hunter College graduate in Neurobiology with a Master’s in Computer Science from the University of Pennsylvania. An avid podcast listener, she helped create Doctor’s Inn as a space to explore the intersections of medicine, science, and fields beyond clinical practice. She enjoys hiking, piano, and international shows.
Christine Kuang
Behavioral Neuroscience Psychology graduate with distinction in Public Policy from Hunter College and a Fulbright scholar who pursued research at the Max Planck Institute in Munich, Germany. A strong advocate for accessible and reliable health information, she enjoys reading, fencing, and research.
