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Three family medicine residents began their post-graduate training at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance this month as part of their medical training journey.
Published Jul 28, 2025 • 2 minute read
Family medicine residents Farwa Zaib, left, Saheer Majeed, middle, and Mandeep Dran are continuing their medical training at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance. (Supplied photo)Article content
Three family medicine residents began their post-graduate training at the Chatham-Kent Health Alliance this month as part of their medical training journey.
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Farwa Zaib, Mandeep Dran and Saheer Majeed are gaining valuable experience working with local physicians and the hospital’s health care team as they complete the clinical portion of their medical training, the health alliance said in a media release.
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“Chatham-Kent provides a unique and supportive environment for residents to grow both personally and professionally,” said health alliance chief of staff Zeke Milkovic, in the release.
“They will have the chance to collaborate with dedicated health care teams and gain hands-on experience in diverse areas of family medicine,” he added. “We are excited to see the impact they will have on our patients and the broader community during their time with us.”
Zaib is eager to start her residency in Chatham-Kent, where the health alliance’s community hospital environment will allow for more meaningful learning experiences, greater collaboration with the health care team, and a personalized approach to training, said the health alliance said.
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She earned her bachelor of science at the University of Windsor and her doctor of medicine at Schulich school of medicine.
After her residency, Zaib hopes to practice in a community clinic where she can provide comprehensive health care and develop lasting relationships with her patients.
“I am excited to begin my residency in family medicine,” said Zaib. “I’m particularly looking forward to training in Chatham, as the smaller hospital setting offers a more personalized, hands-on learning experience and the chance to build strong connections within the health care team.
Outside of medicine, Zaib enjoys gardening and going to the movies.
Dran has an interest in family medicine, pediatrics, and obstetrics and gynecology, fields that offer continuity of care, meaningful patient relationships, and the chance to support individuals through every stage of life, the release said.
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Dran, who earned her bachelor of arts from York University before completing her doctor of medicine at Avalon University school of medicine in Willemstad, Curaçao, in the Caribbean, is eager to explore Chatham-Kent and expand her medical knowledge during her residency.
She looks forward to honing her clinical skills and ultimately hopes to serve in under-served communities where she can make a lasting impact.
“I enjoy the idea of being involved in preventative care, education and advocacy,” said Dran. “After completing my residency, I plan to continue building my clinical skills while exploring opportunities to contribute to underserved communities where I can provide comprehensive care and build long-term relationships with patients.”
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Dran enjoys spending time outdoors, playing sports, and unwinding with a good book and a cup of coffee.
Majeed is interested in emergency medicine and family medicine, so she looks forward to spending her residency getting experience in the field of family medicine.
She graduated from medical school in Pakistan, then moved to Alberta and pursued a master of public health degree at the University of Alberta.
“My father was a family physician cardiologist, so I wanted to be a doctor like him my whole life,” said Majeed. “I want to take these residency years to explore my interests and get experience in (the family medicine) field.”
In her free time, she enjoys sketching and painting, as well as relaxing with a good Netflix show, the release said. With a love for diverse cuisines, she’s also enjoying exploring Chatham’s many restaurants.
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