We wish our graduating fellows every success and personal fulfillment as they move into the next chapter of their careers. They are the future of nephrology, and we are excited to see how their talents shape the field.
Renal Fellows
Maheen Khan, MBBS
Maheen is joining our WashU Nephrology faculty as assistant professor of medicine.
Looking back at the last two years of fellowship gives me a warm, empowering feeling – and that’s precisely how I would describe my experience at WashU nephrology! Empowering in the knowledge, skill set, and patient care I have learned here, and warm in the teaching and work relationships I have been fortunate to build. The mentorship I have received is unparalleled, and the friendship I have found within my co-fellows is unforgettable.
I would pick WashU as my No.1 choice all over again if I had to!
Yazan Kharabsheh, MD
Yazan is joining the Transplant Nephrology Fellowship Program here at WashU.
Completing my nephrology fellowship has been a rewarding chapter of growth and learning. I leave with profound appreciation for my attendings, co-fellows, the nurses and social workers.
St. Louis surprised me in the best ways; from excellent restaurants and coffee spots to vibrant local activities, and these years have been rich both professionally and personally.
William “Liam” Martin, MBChB
Liam is returning to Ireland to work as a consultant nephrologist at St. Vincent’s University Hospital, Dublin, and the National Maternity Hospital, Dublin
I will spend 90% of my time at St. Vincent’s University Hospital and 10% at the National Maternity Hospital, where I will provide obstetric nephrology services. At St. Vincent’s University Hospital, I will work with WashU nephrology alumnus, Dr. Andrew Malone. I will have an adjunct appointment at University College Dublin and hope to continue to build a clinical academic career by working with co-investigators at the UCD Diabetes Complications Research Centre at the UCD Conway Institute.
As somewhat of an outsider to U.S. clinical training, the WashU Division of Nephrology was very supportive of me as I transitioned here for fellowship from training in Ireland. The clinical exposure is great, and I really developed in areas including critical care nephrology, home dialysis modalities, and kidney transplantation. Towards the latter stages of fellowship, I began to pursue research interests with the Humphreys lab, generating a dataset which I will continue to work on after I return to Ireland.
My wife and I have two young kids, who had a great time here. St. Louis is a very nice place to live with a young family – so much to do (most of it free), wonderful preschools, and easy to get around with no traffic. We made great friends with whom we will remain in contact after we leave.
Overall, I had a very rewarding experience here, both personally and professionally. It is bittersweet to leave, but we are excited for what the future holds, too.
Ramayee Nadarajan, MBBS
Ramayee is joining the Cleveland VA as a staff nephrologist and will hold an appointment as assistant professor of medicine at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.
WashU/STL experience: My time here at Wash U has been incredible. It’s been a privilege to be mentored and work alongside so many people who are passionate about nephrology, teaching, and each fellows personal and professional growth.
I’ve made life-long friends and mentors who have helped shape my training and how I will soon practice. And st louis will always hold a special place in my heart; we’ve loved our time here and hope to come back and visit!
Nicole Shammas, MD
Nicole is joining Indiana Nephrology and Internal Medicine PC
St. Louis is an incredible place to train and I have so much gratitude for this city and the people here! Not only has WashU Nephrology been supportive from a career standpoint, the faculty and staff have been so kind on a personal level.
I will always have a special place in my heart for St. Louis!
AbdulMoid Shehzad, MBBS
Abdulmoid is joining the private practice group Gulf Coast Nephrology in Houston, Texas.
A chapter closed is another opened.
I am incredibly excited to join the private practice group “Gulf Coast Nephrology” in Houston, Texas, and apply all that was taught to me during my time in St. Louis.
I carry with me an immense sense of gratitude for Team WASHU Nephrology. I am finishing my fellowship with the slogan “We will, We will WASHU!!!”
Transplant Fellows:
Zainulabdeen Alsaedi, MBChB
Zainulabdeen will be joining the faculty at Temple University – Lewis Katz School of Medicine in Philadelphia, PA, as a clinical assistant professor of medicine and transplant nephrologist at Temple University Hospital – Main Campus.
My time at WashU Transplant Nephrology has been an incredibly rewarding chapter and an exceptional experience in my professional journey. The program provided outstanding, world-class clinical training, strong mentorship, and exposure to a wide breadth of complex nephrology and transplant cases that significantly shaped my growth as a physician. I am especially grateful for the supportive faculty, collaborative environment, and lifelong relationships built during the fellowship. The supervised autonomy and early independent involvement in patient care played an important role in building my confidence in managing complex transplant cases.
“Living in St. Louis was also a wonderful experience; the city’s welcoming community and vibrant culture made it feel like home. I also had the privilege of experiencing St. Louis’ beautiful weather in its full glory this year, sometimes all four seasons in a single week.
“I will always look back on my time at WashU and STL with gratitude and utmost pride as I begin the next step of my career.
Hamza Yousef Ikrai, MD
Hamza will be joining the University of South Alabama as an assistant professor.
Moving to St. Louis turned out to be an incredibly rewarding experience. I quickly grew to love the city, especially exploring the Forest Park and enjoying the incredible variety of local restaurants.
Professionally and personally, what truly set my time at WashU apart was the people. The culture within the Transplant Nephrology division is uniquely welcoming, collaborative, and supportive. I was fortunate to learn from inspiring mentors and work alongside wonderful colleagues, and I am deeply grateful for the exceptional clinical exposure and educational opportunities here.
