Sri Pranvi Boyapati, MD
Chief Resident, Internal Medicine
“What I love most about our program is the balance between strong hands-on clinical training and a genuinely supportive environment. We see a wide variety of pathology, have plenty of procedural opportunities, and have a lot of autonomy in taking care of our patients, all while working with faculty who are approachable and always willing to teach. We are given the independence to grow, but there is always someone there when we need help.
What really makes the program special to me is the people. Residency has long days and difficult nights, and having co-residents, faculty, and staff who genuinely look out for each other makes a huge difference. Somewhere along the way, they really have become a family away from home.
And then there is Lafayette. The food is hard to beat, there is always a festival or something going on, and the warmth of Acadiana grows on you very quickly. I came here expecting to become a better physician, but I ended up finding a community and a place that truly feels like home.”
Ahmed Fazal-ur-rehman, M.D.
Chief Resident, Internal Medicine
“I’ve been here since I was a student. And throughout medical school and my training as a resident, this program has become a second home. I do have a hometown bias because I am from Lafayette, but that is the best part about the program. It becomes a hometown for everyone. Its people and environment embody what the people and culture of Lafayette are all about. Warm, friendly, and welcoming are the first three words that come to mind when describing UHC. Faculty, residents, staff, and students alike become assimilated into the comfortable Lafayette culture very quickly.
Living in Lafayette mirrors the culture at UHC very precisely. Our warm environment is a product of the community itself, and therefore it is reflected in the people and places that Lafayette encompasses. Amazing food, beautiful parks, outdoor activities, and a rapidly growing community are what life in Lafayette has to offer. I’ve called it home my entire life, but I have found that nearly all newcomers quickly develop a fondness for Lafayette due to its relaxing atmosphere and diversity in experiences.
I can honestly say that our program is an outstanding place to train as it provides a safe and supportive community of physicians and colleagues to learn amongst. I’d recommend training here to anyone and everyone!”