Class of 2027

Valentina Battistoni, MD

Hi friends! My name is Valentina but everyone calls me Val. I was born and raised in Miami, Florida and then studied biology at the University of Florida. I then went to USF in Tampa for medical school. This is my first time not living in Florida!

I am interested in sports medicine and frequently am out and about playing volleyball, working out at the gym, or doing Brazilian jiu jitsu (a newfound hobby!). I love travelling and have found interest in international medicine as well.

Matthew Colas, MD

Hey everyone! My name is Matthew Colas (he/him), but I usually go by Matt. I was born and raised in Miami, Florida, where I graduated from Florida International University (FIU) for both undergrad and medical school. This is my first time living outside of Miami! My interests in medicine include academic medicine and wide spectrum family medicine.

Some of my favorite things to do are play with my dog, spend time with my partner, and play video games.

Sherry Fu, MD

Preferred name: Sherry

Pronouns (her/hers)

Sherry hails from south side Chicago and is excited to serve the people of Charlottesville, VA. After graduating from MIT and working in health tech for 6 years, she attended UT Southwestern Medical School and discovered a passion for family medicine and increasing healthcare accessibility/affordability.

In her free time, she enjoys cooking, listening to podcasts, playing basketball, pickleball/table tennis, and woodworking.

Mario Hernández Cárcamo, MD

Hello! My name is Mario, I was born and grew up in lovely Tegucigalpa, Honduras. Later, I moved to Virginia where I attended Eastern Mennonite University majoring in both biology and in history. I then spent a
year working as an English-Spanish interpreter and as an anatomy & physiology lab instructor before crossing over the mountain to start medical school at UVA. My interests within Family Medicine are broad but include preventative medicine, community outreach, outpatient procedures, primary care in sports medicine, and medical education!

In my free time, I enjoy getting overly stressed out by soccer games (especially Real Madrid games), history deep dives like researching obscure 19th century authors, seeking out the sun & warmth, and improving my pickleball game!

Mayuri Kathrotia, MD

Hi, I’m Mayuri (she/her)! I grew up in Orange County, CA, and studied Public Health at the University of California, San Diego. Afterwards, I attended Eastern Virginia Medical School, where I developed a passion for primary care and working with underserved populations. In my free time,

I love to paint and explore different mediums and art styles. I’ve recently gotten into reading as well, specifically thriller and fantasy fiction genres!

Meilin Ladines-Lim, MD

Hi there! My name is Mei (pronouns: she/her/hers). As a lifelong Marylander, I was born and raised in Baltimore and have since spent most of my adult years bouncing between there and DC.

I attended the University of Maryland, College Park for undergrad (Go Terps!) where I discovered a love for public health and preventive medicine through a global health study abroad in India. After graduating, I worked as a medical scribe in Baltimore City and later as an AmeriCorps free clinic coordinator in Providence, RI.

I went on to medical school at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (Go Terps x2!) and had the opportunity to work on a global health project in Thailand. I ended my medical school journey with a clinical rotation in Zambia, where I found out I matched to residency at UVA!

My clinical interests include social justice, patient-centered care, social determinants of health, interdisciplinary teamwork, and health policy/administration.
In my free time, I enjoy thrifting, listening to NPR podcasts, playing word games, exploring new places, and spending time with friends and family.

Veronica Marin Magana, MD

Dung Nguyentran, MD

Hometown: Richmond, Virginia

Hello! My name is Dung. I was born and raised in Richmond, Virginia. I studied biology & psychology before returning to study medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University. Family medicine is one of the best specialties because of the types of relationships we get to form and keep with our patients. My interests in family medicine include underserved care, urban and rural medicine, and behavioral health.

When I’m not in the hospital or clinic, I enjoy tuning into NPR, collecting Pokémon trading cards for the nostalgia of it, exploring new places, spending quality time with friends and family, and charming my partner.

Alexandria Williams, MD

Pronouns: she/her

Alexandria hails from College Park, GA, near Atlanta. Recruited by Mercer University for basketball, she helped win three SoCon tournaments and appeared in the NCAA tournament. Additionally, she won a SoCon championship in triple jump her senior year. She earned her B.A. in Spanish Language and Literature in 2018. Following two gap years, she enrolled at Morehouse School of Medicine. Her medical interests span sports medicine, women’s health, sexual health, and procedures. Outside medicine, she enjoys traveling, exploring new hobbies, playing video games, and reading.

Rishita Yeduri, MD

Hey Everyone! I’m Rishita (she/her/hers). I was born in India and spent most of my childhood in Michigan and North Carolina. I attended East Carolina University where I got my Biology degree. After undergrad, I got my Masters in Bioethics & Science Policy with a concentration in Global Health at Duke University and afterwards I went back to ECU for medical school. My interests in medicine include global health, immigrant/refugee health, and narrative medicine.

Outside of medicine I love to hike, bake, play board games, and do arts and crafts. I also really enjoy yoga and in fact am working towards becoming a yoga instructor. I am always down for spontaneous adventures and trying new things!