Chatham-Kent Health Alliance has announced three new family medicine residents, who will begin their post-graduate training this summer.
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Drs. Alexandra Ferrara, Pooria Ghadiri and Jared Tschirhart will complete the clinical portion of their medical training while working with local physicians and the hospital’s health-care team.
“Chatham-Kent offers a vibrant rural community with a wide range of family medicine opportunities,” Dr. Zeke Milkovic, acting chief of staff, said in a recent release.
“Residents will have the opportunity to work and train alongside highly skilled physicians and will gain experience in many aspects of practicing medicine. I am confident that they will make significant contributions to the health and well-being of the community during their time at CKHA.”
Ferrara, born and raised in Chatham, is returning to her hometown. Previously, she earned a bachelor of science at Western University, followed by a master of public health at Brock University, and studied medicine at the University of Limerick.
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Her areas of professional interest include emergency and oncology medicine, long-term care and procedural work, including small lesion clinics.
Ferrara enjoys travelling and has explored much of Europe.
“I was born and raised in Chatham, and I am looking forward to coming home and serving my community,” she said.
Ghadiri earned his doctorate in medicine from Shiraz University and has lived in various Canadian cities, including Saskatoon, Vancouver and Montreal.
He holds a master of science in family medicine from McGill University, where he wrote a thesis on the use of artificial intelligence to assist adolescents with mental health problems.
His interests include internal medicine, pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology. He enjoys fishing, exercising and baking sourdough bread.
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“It’s wonderful to feel so welcomed as I prepare for this new journey in Chatham-Kent,” he said. “I am absolutely thrilled to embark on the next two years of my residency in the beautiful city of Chatham. Following this, I look forward to transitioning into major rotations like internal medicine, pediatrics and OB/GYN.”
Tschirhart completed his undergraduate and master’s degrees at Queen’s University before earning his medical degree at Western University.
His interests include emergency medicine, anesthesia and intensive care. He enjoys cooking, travelling and spending time outdoors, and looks forward to exploring Chatham-Kent’s local produce and markets.
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