Meet Our Fellows

Second-Year Fellows 

headshot of Bishoy Goubran, MD, who is a second-year child and adolescent fellow at Rush's West CampusBishoy Goubran, MD [Chief Fellow]

Hometown: Alexandria, EG

Residency: Larkin Community Hospital, Miami, FL

What Drew You to Rush: Its academic setting, faculty supervision, therapy exposure, and research facilities. It also felt exciting to be back in Chicago, a city I love. 

headshot of Anoop Takher, DO, who is a second-year child and adolescent fellow at Rush's West CampusAnoop Takher, DO [Chief Fellow]

Hometown: Itasca, IL

Residency: Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

What Drew You to Rush: All of Rush. Excellence billboards! Also, after being away from Chicago for medical school and residency it was time to come back. Everyone during the interview was amazing and welcoming which makes for an excellent work environment.

First-Year Fellows 

Shirmela Rambally, MD 

Hometown: Valley Stream, NY

Residency: St. John’s Episcopal Health Services, Queens, NY

What Drew You to Rush: Rush is on the forefront of innovative psychiatric care. Its exemplary reputation, emphasis on research, as well as increased access to diverse patient populations drew me to Rush. This New York transplant already feels right at home. 

Mansi Shah, MD 

Hometown: Budd Lake, NJ

Residency: The Wright Center for GME, Scranton, PA

What Drew You to Rush: The people! Everyone was very welcoming and nice during the interview. I was also impressed to see that the program is well-rounded with supportive faculty. And of course, living in the vibrant city of Chicago, where I would have the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population and experience all the great things Chicago has to offer.