Get to know our fellows
Our fellows are a diverse group that come from a variety of backgrounds and have unique experiences and interests. We look forward to getting to know you as well!
PGY 4
Michael Eerhart, MD
Hometown: Providence, RI
Medical school: Saba University School of Medicine
What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? When applying for the fellowship, Corewell Health in West Michigan stood out to me from the start. Culturally, on the day of my interview, I found the leadership very easy to talk to and the vibe felt very similar to my residency program, where I had a great experience. It felt like the perfect balance of professionalism and feeling like I could just be myself, which allows us to grow into the best versions of ourselves. Academically, Corewell Health in West Michigan offers the full spectrum of pulmonary and critical care pathologies, which provides the opportunity to pursue all of our interests.
Clinical interests: I have always loved critical care and enjoy procedures in and outside of the ICU. While I love the excitement of critical care, I previously completed a transplant research fellowship in Madison, WI, and am excited about the lung transplant program. Outside of clinical practice, I love to teach and, in the future, I would like to be involved with teaching at a fellowship or residency.
Hobbies: Growing up in New England, I have been skiing almost as long as I've been walking. I like to travel and do a lot of adventure activities like zip lining, skydiving, parasailing, etc. I also love to bike and go hiking. At home, I like gardening, baking (especially bread), cooking and training my two cats to do tricks.
Chee Yao Lim, MD
Hometown: Sibu, Malaysia
Medical school: UCSI University
What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? I am thrilled to join the fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan, a region renowned for its beauty and vibrancy, which perfectly complements the exemplary standards of Corewell Health and Michigan State University. The comprehensive training, coupled with a supportive and positive environment, promises an unparalleled opportunity for professional growth and personal fulfillment.
Clinical interests: I am deeply passionate about mastering complex medical procedures that have the profound ability to revive and transform patients' lives, alleviating their suffering. My focus is on those critical interventions that offer not just survival but a return to vitality.
Hobbies: My life is a blend of intense medical practice and vibrant personal passions. I enjoy running, biking, swimming, rock climbing, engaging in various ball sports, traveling and electronic dance music.
Imran Tarrar, MBBS
Hometown: Lahore, Pakistan
Medical school: King Edward Medical University
What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health in West Michigan? While at Corewell Health in West Michigan I will have the opportunity to learn new skills, expand my knowledge and explore West Michigan.
Clinical interests: I am interested in transplant medicine.
Hobbies: I enjoy tennis and flying kites.
PGY 5
Wahaaj Khan, MD
Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
Medical school: Ziauddin Medical College, Karachi, Pakistan
What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health? During my away elective as a resident, I was hugely impressed by the diversity in faculty, myriad of pathology and emphasis on fellow education. The program offers comprehensive training in all arenas of pulmonology and critical care including interventional pulmonology and lung transplant.
What are your clinical interests? I am particularly interested in medical education. I hope to work in an academic setting, teaching residents and fellows with my clinical time allotted between critical care, pulmonology and sleep medicine.
Hobbies: My indoor hobbies include cooking and board games. when outdoors, I enjoy playing soccer and cricket.
Raman Kutty, MD
Hometown: Milwaukee, WI
Medical school: Medical College of Wisconsin
What excites you about your residency/fellowship at Corewell Health? A good fellowship teaches you all the things you need to know to be competent and successful. A great fellowship is the place where you feel at home while you do that. Grand Rapids is a great town and Corewell Health in West Michigan has already been a great place to learn and train. The support here has been incredible.
What are your clinical interests? I have a broad interest in pulmonary disease and critical care but particular interests in bronchoscopy and procedures. I love to teach and find ways to improve on the systems that we have in place.
Hobbies: Michigan summers are great, but they're short, so I try to make the most of it by getting outside on my bike, golfing or getting some photography in. I recently started renovating a century home which, admittedly, was a big bite to take.
PGY 6
Sara Akbar, MBBS
Hometown: Karachi, Pakistan
Medical school: Aga Khan University Medical College
Why did you choose Spectrum Health for your residency/fellowship? While shortlisting programs for my rank order list, I knew three things that mattered to me the most: a hospital which is a lung transplant center and excelled in advanced lung diseases, proximity to my support system and proximity to an international airport. Spectrum offered me all of these and much more. I have found both a strong support system and exemplary mentorship in my colleagues and everyday I am inspired to be better because of them.
What are your clinical interests? Critical care medicine is what first drew me to the field and what makes me the happiest; however, I am excited to further explore the world of pulmonary hypertension and interstitial lung diseases over the next three years.
Hobbies: If doing improv at work is considered a hobby, I would claim it as mine.
Tyler Kemnic, DO
Hometown: Grand Rapids, MI
Medical school: Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Why did you choose Spectrum Health for your residency/fellowship? The pulmonary and critical care medicine program at Spectrum Health has everything someone interested the field would want during training (lung transplant, interventional pulmonology, large patient population, pulmonary hypertension, ECMO and research resources with MSU). Begin from the area is an amazing opportunity to have this great training close to home.
What are your clinical interests? Ideally I would like to work in a medical ICU with trainees (residents and medical students), further I hope to perform EBUS and advance bronchoscopy for my future pulmonary clinic/consult patients. The setting I have not decided on yet!
Hobbies: Growing up in Michigan I started snowboarding at a young age and try to get out to ride any day I can. In the summer I like to both backcountry camp and do car camping trips with friends. Traveling to all the National Parks is one of my goals.