Learn more about our Chief Residents below…
Bridget Harrop, MD
Hometown: Rumford, RI
Undergrad: Boston College
Medical School: Tufts University School of MedicineWhy I Came to Brown: I was drawn to the Brown University Internal Medicine Program due to its supportive atmosphere and tight-knit community in addition to its strong training in both inpatient and outpatient medicine. As someone who was undecided in my ultimate career path at the start of residency, I appreciated the emphasis that the program placed on educating and supporting those who are looking to pursue hospital medicine, primary care, and every subspecialty under the sun! It didn’t hurt that the program is located in my home state of Rhode Island – a place with fabulous food, great beaches, and a vibrant art and music scene!
Professional Interest: Hematology and Oncology
Hobbies & Joy: Watching reality television (especially anything on Bravo), cooking for my friends and family, spending time with my loved ones and my dog (Fred)
Sovijja Pou, MD
Hometown: Portland, OR
Undergrad: Brown University
Medical School: Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown UniversityWhy I came to Brown: I’ve been in Providence for both my undergraduate and medical school studies and have come to really enjoy living in the New England area. During my medicine rotations, I knew the Brown IM department was supportive, but it wasn’t until I became a resident that I truly experienced how nurturing and clinically strong the program is. It has given me a great foundation in both inpatient and outpatient medicine. I really felt like I was able to build clinical autonomy quickly in a safe environment. Furthermore, my co-residents have been so kind, and I truly have made lifelong friends here.
Professional Interest: Hematology/Oncology
Hobbies & Joy: I was a competitive swimmer throughout college, and I love the proximity of the many wonderful beaches to spend time in the ocean. I enjoy being outside, multi-day backpacking trips, reading, meditating, and spending time with friends.
Suvi Rajadurai, MD
Hometown: Reading, MA
Undergrad: Tufts University
Medical School: Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown UniversityWhy I Came to Brown: I remember doing my 3rd internal medicine clerkship at the Miriam Hospital and finding the residents I worked with to not only be great teachers but teammates as well. The residents and attendings were engaged in education and also part of a great culture that recognized resident autonomy while also prioritizing wellness. I also knew that I wanted to pursue Gastroenterology as a future career path and saw that Brown had strong mentorship from attendings as well as fellows. I had also fallen in love with Rhode Island during my time in medical school and was thrilled to get the chance to continue my training here.
Professional Interest: Gastroenterology
Hobbies & Joy: Tennis (specifically old Roger Federer highlights but Alcaraz is great too), Pickup basketball (we have a great scene here!), singing Karaoke with friends
Neha Wadhavkar, MD
Hometown: Clarksville, MD
Undergrad: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Medical School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolWhy I Came to Brown: Since my interview day, I have felt warmth, kindness, and a genuine investment in my growth from all of the faculty around me. I have been exposed to exceptional mentorship and teaching during my time in residency, which allowed me to further reflect on my own career interests and goals. I have been able to pursue interests such as global health through the BRIGHT pathway in addition to engaging in various research opportunities through the Resident Research Track. Simultaneously, I have made lifelong friendships with co-residents and have had so much fun exploring the wonderful city that is Providence!
Professional Interest: Gastroenterology
Hobbies & Joy: Tennis, skiing, dancing, eating and being merry with friends & family
Cynthia Zheng, MD
Hometown: Roxbury, NJ
Undergrad: Rutgers University
Medical School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolWhy I Came to Brown: From the get-go, I was impressed by how friendly everyone was, and I quickly found support and a sense of community in the program. There are so many opportunities to learn and grow, including the clinician educator track and one of a handful of women’s health tracks in the country, and I was able to find mentorship in every area that I was interested in. Having spent the last three years here, I have also grown to love the charm of Rhode Island/New England from its (sometimes rocky) beaches to its fresh seafood and have made lifelong friends along the way.
Professional Interest: academic hospitalist, POCUS
Hobbies & Joy: reading, tennis, music, exploring the local food scene with my friends