Current Residents

PGY1 - Class of 2028

Arun Ravi, MD

Arun was born in Chennai, India and came to US at a very young age. He completed all his education in Chicago. He attended medical school in Chennai, India where he also had the opportunity to spend time with his grandparents who are also physicians. After medical school, he spent 2 years doing rotations in Chicago. In his spare time, he enjoys swimming, tennis, and working out as well as watching professional sports. Arun has a strong passion for mental health and is driven to follow in his mother’s footsteps of becoming a psychiatrist.

Charlotte Massunken, MD

Charlotte was born in the Democratic Republic of Congo and raised in Canada. Encouraged by her father, a physician, she pursued a career in medicine, graduating from Windsor University School of Medicine. Now a psychiatrist-in-training, she dedicates herself to providing culturally sensitive, community-focused care in Chicago. As an ambassador for the American Psychiatric Association Foundation, Charlotte addresses social determinants of health impacting resource-limited communities, advocating for equitable healthcare access and mental wellness. Her experiences with CBT and ECT have deepened her passion for mental health, recognizing that just as bodies bear scars, so do minds. In her free time, she enjoys meditating, exploring Chicago, mentoring, and discovering new culinary experiences.

Suni Mol Iyyankutty, MD

Hi, I’m Suni! I was born and raised in Tamil Nadu, India. I was inspired to pursue Medicine by my mother, a Nurse who instilled in me the value of caring for the sick early in my childhood. I received my medical degree from Xinxiang Medical university in the Henan province of China, where I graduated with honors. Psychiatry has always been my passion. As I start my journey in Psychiatry, I am particularly interested in exploring innovative therapies for mood disorders and I am committed to providing holistic care that addresses both mind and body. Outside of medicine, I like cooking and cross-stitching. I am grateful for this opportunity to train at Loretto Hospital and help the underserved communities.

Violeta Spasova, MD

Violeta hails from Macedonia and grew up there. She finished her studies at the Medical University of Sofia Bulgaria. After relocating to Chicago, she delved into Psychiatry by undergoing rotations in various hospitals in the city, conducting research, publishing papers, and receiving training in innovative treatment modalities such as TMS. Additionally, she dedicated her time to volunteering at the crisis text line, supporting mental health awareness and advocacy. During her leisure hours she enjoys spending time with loved ones and travel.

PGY2 - Class of 2027

Malcolm Gebauer, MD

Malcolm is from Redding, CA. He studied Cell Biology at the University of California, Santa Cruz, where he also conducted undergraduate research in Organic Chemistry, specifically in the synthesis of Pro fluorescent nitroxides. After this, he obtained his master's degree from the University of Southern California. His graduate studies focused on small molecule mediators of stem cell pluripotency in vitro. He attended medical school at Rush Medical College and graduated in 2023. As a medical student, Malcolm became passionate about Psychiatry and studied opioid use disorder in geriatric populations. Malcolm’s interests include the outdoors, exercise, and playing with his Goldendoodle, Nova.

PGY3 - Class of 2026

Luciano Tamayo, MD

I was born in Chicago and went to medical school at, La Facultad de Medicina y Nutrición (FAMEN) de La Universidad Juárez del Estado de Durango in Durango, Mexico. I am proud of my Hispanic heritage and I am fluent in both English and Spanish. I completed my medical internship in Monterrey, Mexico and completed a two-month clinical rotation at Centro Medico in San Juan, Puerto Rico. My passion for Medicine has existed from a young age watching my father devote his life to helping the sick. My Ultimate goal is to stay and practice in Chicago and provide my services in areas that improve patient’s mental illnesses. My hobbies are martial arts, learning about finance, Latin dance and spending quality time with my family.

Filza Vayani, MD

Filza Vayani is a graduate from Windsor University School of Medicine, located in St. Kitts and Nevis. Filza has a very diverse background as she was born in Ireland and raised in the small town of Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. Filza has spent the last 3 years in Chicago doing clinical rotations and has fallen in love with the city. In her spare time, she loves to cook and clean. Filza has a strong passion for mental health and is very excited to follow in her father’s footsteps of becoming a Psychiatrist.

Moneer Werdeg, MD

Moneer grew up in Calgary, Canada and completed medical school at Columbus Central University School of Medicine. He has extensive experience in medical education and entrepreneurships. He has played semiprofessional soccer. His interests include but not limited to political, ethical, moral, and social philosophies, and specially serving the underserved population and minorities.

PGY4 - Class of 2025

Ahmad Elzokaky, MD

Ahmad was born in Egypt in a medical family with both parents as doctors which sparked his interest in medicine. He is a graduate of Cairo University School of Medicine. He worked on many medical and mental health research projects both in his Alma Mater and in the Chicago based University of Illinois and Northwestern University. With an eager interest in languages, he speaks Arabic, English and German and studies others. Hi is an avid chess, soccer and racquetball player who relaxes by reading and walking.

Meera Nair, MD

Meera grew up in Ohio and graduated medical school from Pushpagiri Institute of Medical Sciences. After graduation, Meera spent time working on research papers and volunteering at Free Medical Clinics in Columbus. She is passionate about providing the best possible care for her patients with an emphasis on preventive care. She loves to garden, explore new places, try new cuisines and spend time with her family and dogs.

Shilpa Pulluru, MD​

Shilpa Pulluru is an Indian American, born and raised in Telangana India. She is a graduate of Mahadevappa Rampure Medical college in Karnataka, India. Her greatest career influence came while doing clinical clerkships at a children’s psychiatric hospital in Kansas City, Kansas. Her most cherished work experience has been as a clinical research liaison at The Loretto Hospital during the COVID era. Her hobbies include skiing, biking, fitness and always living life to the fullest.