Current Residents
Interventional Radiology - Integrated Residency Program
Chief Residents
Stephanie Dybicz
Where are you from? Chicago, IL
What do you do when you're not practicing medicine? My husband, Luke, and I love to go hiking and are always planning our next trip to national parks or visiting family and friends. Locally, we love walking our dog, Ghost, around the lakes, reading the next Sci-Fi series, and catching up on our latest shows or house projects.
Why did you choose the U of M for your residency? After my Interventional Radiology interviews, I left with a sense that everyone was so happy at the University of Minnesota and genuinely liked working with one another. They sang their colleagues' praises, and they connected with me as a person in ways other programs did not. I saw a group of people that were going to have my back every step of my training, and it's held true since!
Where do you see yourself in the near future? We are expecting our first baby in December, so life's going to look very different very soon! I expect lots of outdoor picnics, walks, and surviving IR fellowship while growing our family. I hope to stay in the Twin Cities after fellowship, as the quality of life in Minnesota has been exceptional.
Enio Torres
Where are you from? Brasilia, Brasil
What do you do when you're not practicing medicine? With brand new twins at home, I am either changing diapers or bottle feeding.
Why did you choose the U of M for your residency? I knew I would get exceptional training both in diagnostic and interventional radiology. Most importantly, the faculty and trainees I had met were friendly, supportive, and proud of their program. The U has strong well rounded departments across the board in all diagnostic subspecialties and is among the best NIH funded programs nationally. The IR section provides excellent training across a variety of procedures by faculty that lecture at the national and international level.
Where do you see yourself in the near future? Will be heading to Fargo, ND to start my first year of practice.
Current Residents
TY, Class of 2032
Ashab Alamgir, MD
Education: University of Minnesota Medical School
Hobbies: I am a big aquascaper; I have five aquariums, with fish, shrimp, and live plants. I also have two cats and love to travel, especially to Japan!
Why did you choose U of M for residency? I have lived in Minneapolis for a long time and wanted to serve the diverse patient population here. The University of Minnesota has a high procedural volume and amazing mentors to learn from. Also, Minnesota is a hub for innovation in biotech and Interventional Radiology!
Brady Chrisler, MD
Education: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Hobbies: Love to watch movies, run, and play music on my guitar, violin, and piano.
Why did you choose U of M for residency? Loved all the residents I talked to on interview day. Felt like a happy family!
RL1, Class of 2031
Jacob Gerzenshtein, MD
Education: Rush Medical College
Hobbies: All things technology (PC building, PC gaming, VR/AR, 3D printing, networking), fitness, tennis, piano, autosport.
Why did you choose U of M for residency? The chance to train at a regional destination center with extremely supportive faculty, staff, and residents. Unparalleled access to industry. An environment of growth, education, autonomy, and clinical excellence.
Furkan Yavuz, MD
Education: Koc University School of Medicine, Istanbul, Turkey
Hobbies: I enjoy hiking and spending time outdoors, playing indoor and outdoor volleyball, trying new restaurants, and traveling.
Why did you choose U of M for residency? I chose UMN because of the right mix of strong training and a genuinely supportive environment. During the interview process, everyone I met was not only passionate about what they do but also down-to-earth and easy to talk to. The program offers early hands-on experience in both diagnostic and interventional radiology. I also liked that there is a strong emphasis on teaching and mentorship, with plenty of opportunities to get involved in research if you're interested. On top of that, being in Minneapolis provides access to a major hub for medical device companies like Medtronic and Boston Scientific, opening up even more opportunities for innovation and collaboration. Outside of work, the Twin Cities offer a great mix of things to do — whether it’s checking out live music, trying new restaurants, or spending time outdoors year-round. It just felt like a place where I could grow both personally and professionally.
RL2, Class of 2030
Benjamin Bosse, MD
Education: University of Nevada
Ajmain Chowdhury, MD
Education: University of Iowa
Hobbies: Playing the bass, lifting weights, cooking.
Why did you choose U of M for residency? I wanted to live and train in a large Midwest city with a diverse environment. I chose UMN because of its strong diagnostic training, research infrastructure, welcoming culture and massive variety of Interventional Radiology training exposure.
RL3, Class of 2029
Connor Solan, MD
Education: Undergrad: University of Minnesota; Medical School: University of Queensland School of Medicine
Hobbies: I love to read speculative fiction/SF fantasy. When I'm not reading or at work I enjoy fitness.
Why did you choose U of M for residency? I was drawn to the University of Minnesota by the comprehensive education offered in the Interventional Radiology program, the collegial atmosphere among residents/staff, and by the support of my family and my wife’s family who call Minnesota home.
Pooya Torkian, MD
Education: Medical School: Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Iran
Hobbies: Traveling, Music shows/concerts, Tennis, Waterskiing
Why did you choose U of M for residency? I was attracted to the University of Minnesota for its emphasis on patient care and its track record of producing high-impact research. I desired to train in a place where I would have access to a diverse patient population from the very rare to the very common. During my interviews, it was apparent that UMN had that and much more to offer!
RL4, Class of 2028
Stephanie Dybicz, MD
Education: Creighton University School of Medicine, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN; 2022-2023, Internship
Hobbies: Walking my Siberian husky, crafting cocktails, exploring new restaurants, basketball and indoor cycling.
Why did you choose U of M for residency? The breadth and depth of cases and commitment to diversity brought me to Minnesota. The IR training alone at U of M is a reason to come here for IR, as there are no other nearby institutions competing for the same complex cases. Minneapolis is the home of companies like Medtronic, 3M, and Boston Scientific, so you'll have networking, educational events, research, and device development at your disposal. Women continue to be a minority in radiology, (even more so in IR), yet half of Minnesota's radiology residents are women! During the interview season, I was invited to join a meeting with U of M's Marie Curie club, a group of women in radiology that come together to mingle, discuss their experiences, and support one another through it all. That really stood out to me as I made my rank list, and I could not be happier here in the Twin Cities!
Theodore Peterson, MD
Education: Chicago Medical School, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science,, Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN; 2022-2023, Internship
Hobbies: Spending time outdoors camping and hiking, and spending time with my family. I also like to follow college football, especially the Big Ten Conference.
Why did you choose U of M for residency? I chose UMN for the opportunity to train at a highly regarded program, but most importantly one that boasts a very collegial and supportive working environment. Also, the depth and breadth of cases in IR and a curriculum and faculty that provides robust training in both IO and VIR was a huge draw. Finally, I love the atmosphere and vibe of the Twin Cities area: it's big enough to have everything my family could want, but still has the feeling of a much smaller and more family friendly place than most big metro areas.
RL5, Class of 2027
Anthony Osifuye, MD
Education: University of Minnesota Medical School; Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN; 2021-2022, Internship
Hobbies: Spending time with my wife, biking, cooking, dancing, eating at new restaurants, and traveling. I also enjoy rapping and making ceramic pottery.
Why did you chose U of M for residency? I chose the University of Minnesota for residency because of the strong degree of team work, collegiality, and camaraderie along with the culture of excellence that exists in the department among the faculty and staff. The IR department boasts a long history of medical device innovation and internationally renowned research, which I am excited to get involved in. The U of M is one of few programs that continues to train residents in peripheral arterial disease interventions, which is an area that I am highly interested in because the condition disproportionately affects African-Americans. In addition, the U of M has a vast array of complex pathology that will diversify and enhance my skills as a future interventionalist. The U of M has also has robust outpatient clinic providing longitudinal patient care experiences, which will enable me to develop into a physician with strong clinical acumen. I am absolutely thrilled to be receiving my training at the U of M, which has both a strong Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology department.
Enio Perez Torres, MD, MPH
Education: Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, MPH; Medical College of Wisconsin; Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, MN; 2021-2022, Internship
Hobbies: Augmented Reality, 3D Printing, Medical Devices, Health Policy, and Camping.
Why did you chose U of M for residency? I knew I would get exceptional training both in diagnostic and intervetional Radiology. Most importantly, the faculty and trainees I had met were friendly, supportive and proud of their program. The U has strong well rounded departments across the board in all diagnostic subspecialties and is among the best NIH funded programs nationaly. The IR section provides excellent traning across a variety of procedures by faculty that lecture at the national and international level. I'm also excited about the posibility to get involved in high profile clinical trials currently taking part at the U. In addition, Minneapolis is a hot spot for medical device development with some of the worlds largest medical device companies and numerous startups located around the Twin Cities.