PGY-4
Shaina Aifuwa, MD
Educational Chief
Hello! I'm Shaina. I'm a first-generation American and my parents are from Edo State, Nigeria. I was born and raised in Massachusetts, then relocated to Dacula, Georgia right before starting high school. I completed my undergraduate studies at Georgia State University with a bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, and then went on to graduate from Morehouse School of Medicine.
I knew I wanted to work in healthcare since high school. Throughout my education, I became very interested in the neurobiological and psychological aspects of the brain and I really enjoyed working as an undergraduate clinical research assistant in a developmental psychology lab. After completing my psychiatry clerkship in medical school, I fell in love with the field. One of the best parts was interacting and building relationships with patients. I never realized how much I enjoyed talking to people nor anticipated how meaningful and resonant these encounters would be. Most importantly, I've learned a lot about the misunderstandings and stigma surrounding mental health issues and how that plays a major role in why so many people, especially those from underserved areas, are not receiving the quality psychiatric care that they need.
Career interests: I want to practice general adult psychiatry in both inpatient and outpatient settings. I'm also passionate about mental health equity, and I would like to serve in high physician shortage areas with greater focus on socially and economically disadvantaged groups.
Hobbies: includes aerobic exercise, meditation, journaling, watching thriller movies, surfing on social media, checking out different restaurants and trying new foods, and reconnecting with family and friends. Also, I love reading about astrology!
Matthew Postler, DO
Administrative Chief
Hometown: Thetford, Vermont
Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University – DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Undergraduate Studies: Neuroscience at Middlebury College
About Me: I grew up in Vermont and attended college there before my Masters program lead me down to Tennessee. Since 2015 I have been moving more and more south in the US, with the last three years spent in Gainesville. I hope to move back up north at the end of residency to get back to cooler temperatures and four recognizable seasons. Fun fact: in college I had a Thursday night radio show for four years playing hip-hop and R&B.
Hobbies: Cooking, trying new restaurants, writing Yelp review (I have had Yelp Elite status for the last 9 years), traveling, art
Career Interests: Inpatient psychiatry
Patricia de la Cabada, MD
Clinic Chief
Home town: Miramar, FL
Medical school: Ross University School of Medicine
Undergraduate studies: Anthropology at the University of Florida
About me: Hello! My name is Patricia, or Patty for short. I am of Puerto Rican and Cuban descent. I was always interested in mental health, neuroscience, and the sociocultural determinants of health, but I did not realize I wanted to go into psychiatry until I did my psychiatry clerkship. It was then that I fell in love with the field and realized it was the perfect fit for me.
Hobbies: Running, hiking, and skiing out in nature, reading psychological thrillers and mysteries, watching movies, finding the best brunch places, and spending time with my family and friends.
Career interests: Child and adolescent psychiatry, first episode psychosis, mood disorders, and addiction
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Emily Shilakis, MD
Administrative Chief
Hometown: La Crosse, WI
Medical School: St. George University
Undergraduate Studies: Kinesiology at University of Wisconsin (Go Badgers!)
About Me: I grew up in Wisconsin and moved to Florida after graduation. I am the second oldest of five kids which always meant chaos but I wouldn’t change it for anything. I love Florida sun; however, fall will forever by my favorite season…I mean who wouldn’t love football, leaves changing color, and finally bearable temperatures? That being said of course I am a Packers fan. If you ask my co-residents they would probably tell you my favorite thing is Christmas season as I am obsessed with anything holiday related!
Hobbies: Weightlifting/HITT, golf, crochet, reading
Career interests: Inpatient Psychiatry
Sampreeth Murali, DO
I was born in India and raised in Philadelphia. I attended University of Pittsburgh, where I graduated with a degree in Accounting. I completed my pre-reqs for medical school at USF. I attended Kansas City University COM for my medical school. My hobbies include basketball, meditation, reading, working out, and streaming shows/movies. My career interests are trauma, PTSD and addiction psychiatry.
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Ramon Zardon, MD
Hometown: Pembroke Pines, Fl
Medical school: Ross University SOM
Undergraduate studies: University of Florida
About Me: Even though I wasn’t born in Florida, I’m a Floridian through and through. Coming back to the town I finished my undergraduate studies has been a fun experience, allowing me to visit with old friends while gaining new skills in my training. Despite my lengthy Floridian resume, I still avoid the sun like it’s the plague, opting to spend my time indoor rock climbing or enjoying a great videogame or TV show.
Hobbies: music, video games, rock climbing
Career interests: outpatient psychiatry, with focus on psychotherapy; possibly CAP or Forensics