Leadership & Innovation Fellowship Training Program

University of California, Irvine, Department of Urology

Current Fellows

Eman Chaudhri: 2024-2025

Eman graduated from the Alfaisal University College of Medicine, Riyadh Saudi Arabia. She is interested in discovering new ways in which to advance urology technologically, in education, and in technique through basic and clinical research and practice. She is utilizing her LIFT Fellowship to fulfill her goal of pursuing a career in both surgery and academia, and contributing to ongoing as well as starting new projects under the mentorship and guidance of world renowned urologists here at UCI. Eman became interested in urology after attending a case of a laparoscopic bilateral radical nephrectomy in her hometown, and learning about the diversity of cases, procedures, and technological advancements in the field that she could employ in helping patients through sensitive conditions. In her free time, Eman likes to trail run, swim, go to the beach, try new coffee shops, and watch reruns of Gilmore Girls. During her LIFT year, Eman looks forward to working with student researchers, presenting at conferences, and picking up new academic and technical skills.

 

Yezan Hadidi: 2024-2025

Yezan graduated from the University of Houston with a B.S. in Supply Chain and Logistics in Technology and subsequently completed a Masters in Biomedical Sciences from Drexel University in Philadelphia, PA before attending medical school at the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine. After finishing his 3rd year clerkships in Amarillo, Texas, he joined UCI for the LIFT Program to enhance his research experience in urological advancement through aiding in projects from conception to publication. He first gained interest in urology while scribing in the ER and witnessing cases of hematuria and testicular torsion, and this interested cemented during his surgery clerkship. In his free time, Yezan enjoys going to the gym, biking, watching anime, and spending time with his family. During his LIFT year, he hopes to be able to present at a major conference and learn as much about urology as he can under the guidance of prestigious UCI faculty.