Second-Year Fellows
Rimsha Arif
Saba University School of Medicine (M.D.)
Interests
Rimsha Arif, M.D., is interested in continuing within academic psychiatry and enjoys both the inpatient and outpatient setting. She also has an interest in psychotherapy and integrating it in clinical practice. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring the Austin area, staying active, and spending time with family and friends.
Jonathan Barron
Baylor College of Medicine (M.D.)
Interests
Jonathan Barron, M.D., is interested in the development and treatment of personality disorders, trauma, and family therapy, with a focus on how early relational experiences shape identity and attachment. He enjoys exploring psychodynamic and existential approaches to care and is fascinated by the intersection of psychiatry and narrative. Outside of work, he loves watching anime, playing board games, writing fiction, and learning Russian. He also enjoys photography, film, hiking with friends, and discovering hidden cafés and bookstores.
Zobia Chunara
University of Illinois College of Medicine (M.D.)
Interests
Zobia Chunara, M.D., has clinical interests in mood disorders, autism and ADHD with a focus on early childhood development. She also works in the community to provide psychiatric treatment through local mental health authorities (LMHA). Outside of psychiatry, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, watching comedy shows, listening to podcasts and reading mystery novels.
Sheena Johnson
St. George University School of Medicine (M.D.)
Interests
Sheena Johnson, M.D. is interested in autism, ADHD, depression and mood dysregulation. She is passionate about school-based mental health and psychotherapy with a goal to work in an outpatient facility that incorporates exercise as part of the treatment regime. On her off time she enjoys playing tennis, weightlifting, reading, trying new foods and hanging out with friends.
Elizabeth Martin
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Interests
Elizabeth Martin, M.D., has clinical interests in transitional-age youth, collaborative care, community psychiatry and systems-based solutions to improve mental health care access. On the research track, she is leading a qualitative analysis study at Amplify Center, a multidisciplinary transitional-age youth mental health clinic that prioritizes access to care for young adults. In her free time, she enjoys trail walks, swimming, and Austin’s local art and live music scene.
Phillip Van
American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine
Interests
Phillip Van, M.D., has a clinical focus on depression and anxiety-related conditions, ADHD and trauma, with a passion for helping patients find balance and healing through psychotherapy. In his free time, he enjoys traveling abroad, spending time with his family and their dog, and exploring Austin’s vibrant culinary scene.
First-Year Fellows
Omar Alzein
American University of the Caribbean (M.D.)
Bronxcare Health System
Interests
Neurodiversity, trauma, global mental health
Daniela Hoang
University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston (M.D.)
Cone Health; Greensboro, N.C.
Interests
Substance use and inpatient psychiatry
Yasmin Mohamoud
McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (M.D.)
Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin
Interests
Trauma and adverse childhood experiences
Reema Patel
Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine Degree (D.O.)
University of Central Florida/HCA North Florida Gainesville Psychiatry Program
Interests
Consult liaison, neurodevelopmental disorders, global/cultural psychiatry
Gabriel Rodríguez-Pallarés
University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine (M.D.)
Mount Sinai–Elmhurst Hospital; New York City
Interests
Psychotherapy, LGBTQ+ affirming care, eating disorders, community psychiatry, and working with culturally and linguistically diverse populations