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Radiation Oncology Residency Program

Radiation Oncology Residency - Current Residents

Current Residents

Current residents training in radiation oncology at Tufts Medical Center

Our Radiation Oncology Residency Program at Tufts Medical Center is proud to train a diverse and talented group of residents. Each year, our residents bring unique perspectives and a shared dedication to clinical excellence, research and compassionate patient care.

Our current residents are engaged in rigorous training across multiple clinical sites, participate in research and quality improvement projects, and benefit from close mentorship by experienced faculty. They embody the collaborative spirit and professionalism that define our program.

We are excited to support their growth as they develop into skilled radiation oncologists ready to make a difference in the field.

Program Year
Michael "Meir" Chodakiewitz, MD
PGY-2
Michael “Meir”  Chodakiewicz MD
Training + education
Undergraduate School
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Medical School
Tel Aviv University – American Medical Program
Internship
General Surgery at Zucker SOM/Northwell Health-NSUH/LIJ
About me
Hometown
Los Angeles, CA
Hobbies

Music composition/production (piano, guitar, drums, violin); Martial Arts (25+ years, Shotokan, MMA/Wrestling, BJJ, Capoeira).
 

Research focus

Biodesign and Innovation, Non-invasive neurodiagnostics and therapeutics, Neuromodulation,  MRI Tractography, Therapeutic Focused Ultrasound ( HIFU, LIFU, Sonodynamic Therapy), Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, EEG, EMG/NCV, Mind/Body medicine

Vinaya Rajahraman, MD
PGY-2
Vinaya Rajahraman MD
Training + education
Undergraduate School
University of Connecticut
Medical School
UMass Chan Medical School
Internship
Boston Medical Center - South
About me
Hometown
Avon, CT
Hobbies

Reading, swimming, attending concerts (huge EDM fan), exploring new neighborhoods

Raj Kavadi, DO
PGY-3
Raj Kavadi, DO
Training + education
Undergraduate School
UCLA
Graduate School
Georgetown University
Medical School
Nova Southeastern University School of Osteopathic Medicine
Internship
Mount Sinai Medical Center
About me
Hometown
Houston, TX
Hobbies

Tennis, traveling, restaurant hopping and yoga

Alvin Krishna, MD
PGY-3
Alvin Krishna, MD
Training + education
Undergraduate School
University of British Columbia
Medical School
St. George’s University School of Medicine
About me
Hometown
Clifton Park, NY
Hobbies

Hiking, fitness, karate and cooking

Jayne-Norah Ntambi, MD
PGY-4
Jayne-Norah Ntambi, MD
Training + education
Undergraduate School
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Medical School
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
About me
Hometown
Fitchburg, WI
Hobbies

Family, Swimming, Hot Yoga, Mentoring

Chaewon Hwang, MD
Chief resident
Chaewon Hwang, MD
Training + education
Undergraduate School
University of Rochester
Medical School
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Internship
General Surgery, OhioHealth
About me
Hometown
Brookline, MA
Hobbies

Running along the Esplanade and Charles River; exploring new cafes, restaurants, independent bookstores, new neighborhoods and spending time with family and friends.

Matthew Thoonkuzhy, MD
Chief resident
Matthew Thoonkuzhy, MD
Training + education
Undergraduate School
Lehigh University
Medical School
Drexel University College of Medicine
Internship
Loyola University Medical Center (General Surgery)
About me
Hometown
Rahway, NJ
Hobbies

Dancing, skiing, writing, theology/meditation and traveling

Contact
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Carolyn Montilla Lara
Radiation Oncology Residency Program Coordinator
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