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Sean Sanker, MD
Internal Medicine- Pediatrics PGY3
Co-Chair
Sean was born and raised in Queens, New York City and attended New York University where he uncovered a passion for the humanities and liberal arts. He graduated as a member of the university’s scholars program with a B.A. in Philosophy. After graduation, he pursued his interests in education and global health as a Peace Corps health volunteer in Guatemala. While in medical school at the University of Florida, Sean was trip coordinator for Project HEAL, an Ecuadorian service-learning trip emphasizing sustainability and continuity of care, where he also helped pilot a portable EMR. Sean served as student representative on the university’s Executive Diversity Committee, was a member of the admissions committee, and was Vice President of SNMA. At Brown, he was an inaugural member of the Brown Advocates for Social Change and Equity Academic Fellowship and now holds a seat on the Dean’s Advisory Group to the Office for Diversity and Multicultural Affairs. He is also the diversity and house-staff representative to the Graduate Medical Education Committee. Sean is BMHA Co Chair for the 2018-2019, co coordinator for the Young Docs program, and coordinator for MED Talks. He enjoys the beach, cooking, and jamming out to Carribean and West Indian tunes.
Alexis Thompson, MD
Pediatrics PGY2
Co-Chair
Alexis was born and raised in Bridgeport, CT. She attended University of Connecticut where she graduated with in individualized degree in Neuroscience and Ethics. She stayed in Connecticut for medical school at UCONN. While in medical school, Alexis spent a lot time mentoring and working with students of the Hartford community and hopes to provide outreach and mentoring for the local youth of Providence. Alexis came to Brown for the supportive environment, diversity of the patient population and community outreach. Outside of work, Alexis really enjoys watching movies, attending plays and, concerts, is a frequent beach goer! In addition to serving at BMHA Co Chair for the 2018-2019 year, she is also co coordinator of the Young Doctors Program.
Luwam Ghidei, MD
Obstetrics and Gynecology PGY4
Vice Chair
Luwam is a 4th year obstetrics and gynecology resident at Brown University. Luwam grew up in Dallas, Texas, and completed medical school at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas. She enjoys advocating for underserved minorities through mentoring and organizing community health-enrichment events. She was an inaugural fellow of the Brown Advocates for Social Change and Equity program through the Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs. She was previous chair of BMHA for the 2017-2018 academic year and the executive board is lucky to have her back as vice chair this year. She will be pursuing fellowship in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Baylor University. While sad to leave Brown, she is excited to return home to Texas!
Matthew Anderson, MD
Neurosurgery PGY3
Social Chair
Matthew N. Anderson is a PGY-3 neurosurgery resident interested in cerebrovascular neurosurgery. He has a specific interest in interventional treatment of ischemic stroke and treatment of pediatric vascular malformations. Matthew is originally from Indianapolis, Indiana. He then went to Stanford University to complete his undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences. At Stanford, Matthew was president of the Stanford Black Pre-Medical Association, an organization dedicated to increasing the number of African American doctors in medicine. After Stanford, he attended University of Connecticut for medical school where he was co-president of the Student National Medical Association for two years. Throughout his academic career, Matthew has been interested in learning ways to increase diversity in medicine through various mentoring and pipeline programs. Matthew is excited to be a part of the Brown Minority Housestaff Association to assist in their mission of increasing and retaining the number of minority physicians at Rhode Island Hospital. Matthew enjoys running, weightlifting, cycling, karaoke and traveling when outside of the hospital.
Previous Board Members
Nkiruka Emeagwali, MD, PhD (Med-Peds)
Eric Chow, MD, MPH (Med-Peds)
Taneisha Wilson, MD (Emergency Medicine)
Chioma, Ihunnah, MD (Categorical Internal Medicine)
David Washington, MD (Med-Peds)
Jael Rodriguez, MD (Categorical Internal Medicine)
Yasmin, Khawja, MD (Categorical Internal Medicine)
Founding Members
Akinniran Abisogun, MD (Categorical Internal Medicine)
Abby Tubman, MD (Categorical Internal Medicine)
Grace Wanjiku, MD (Categorical Internal Medicine)
Taneisha Wilson, MD (Emergency Medicine)
Michael Kelso, MD (Categorical Internal Medicine)
Faculty Advisors
Sybil Cineas, MD, Associate Program Director Internal Medicine- Pediatrics
Dom Tammaro, MD, Program Director Internal Medicine
Sabina Holland, MD, Chair of Pediatrics
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Brown Minority Housestaff Association: bmhabrownuniversity@gmail.com
Brown Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs
E-mail: ODMA@brown.edu
Phone: 401-863-2364
Chair: Alexis Thompson, MD and Sean Sanher, MD
Vice-Chair: Luwam Ghidei, MD
Social Chair: Matthew Anderson, MD
Med-Peds: Sybil Cineas, MD
Internal Medicine: Dom Tammaro, MD
Pediatrics: Sabina Holland, MD
James Arrighi, MD
Director of Lifespan GME, 401-444-8704
Kay Wagner
Director, Graduate and Continuing Medical Education Administration, 401-444-8450
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