The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance (CKHA) is pleased to welcome three new Family Medicine Residents.
Drs. Matthew Milkovic, Aamer Somani and Shreya Roy, residents from the Schulich School of Medicine and Dentistry, Western University began their post-graduate training at CKHA in early July.
These residents will live in Chatham-Kent and gain experience with local physicians who provide support and direction to complete the hands-on portion of their medical training.
“Our medical residency program offers the opportunity to learn and practice medicine in a rural environment with a variety of learning opportunities in both inpatient and outpatient medicine,” said Dr. Pervez Faruqi, Chief of Staff, CKHA. “During their time here many of our residents also discover that Chatham-Kent is a welcoming community and an ideal place to settle into.”
Dr. Matthew Milkovic
Dr. Milkovic earned a Bachelor of Medicine from Graduate Entry Medical School at the University of Limerick in Limerick, Ireland in 2020. Originally from Chatham, Ontario, Dr. Milkovic is looking forward to practicing medicine in his hometown.
“I was born and raised in Chatham, and always found the opportunity of returning and giving back to the community appealing,” said Dr. Milkovic.
Dr. Aamer Somani
Originally from Brampton, Ontario, Dr. Somani completed his Doctor of Medicine from Western University in 2020. He is looking forward to the variety of opportunities offered in Chatham-Kent’s residency program to further develop his medical knowledge and clinical skills.
“Residency is a time when one develops their identity as a physician through valuable clinical experiences that they can continue to draw from for the duration of their careers. For this reason, a robust educational experience during residency is vital to cultivating proficient physicians that are adept at managing an array of presentations. I sincerely believe that training in the Family Medicine Program in Chatham-Kent will allow me to optimize my medical knowledge and clinical skills, ensuring that my career as a physician is grounded in a strong foundation,” said Dr. Somani.
CKHA would also like to welcome Dr. Shreya Roy, first year resident in Family the Medicine who will complete her medical training at the organization over the next two years.
Drs. Milkovic, Somani and Roy join second-year Family Medicine Residents, Drs. Elyse Epp, Benjamin Lau, Shannon Milkovic and Matthew VanTil.
