About Us
Who We Are
A student-led initiative strengthening interventional radiology education across Michigan.
Our Mission
IRMEDS is a student-led initiative that brings together medical students across Michigan to strengthen interventional radiology education, exposure, and collaboration.
Through statewide lectures, mentorship, journal discussions, and case-based learning, we make IR accessible to every student who wants to explore the field — regardless of which Michigan medical school they attend.
What Drives Us
Our Core Values
Education
Case-based lectures from Michigan's leading IR physicians, designed for medical students at every stage.
Mentorship
Direct access to IR attendings and residents who guide students through the path to interventional radiology.
Community
A statewide network connecting students across seven Michigan medical schools who share a passion for IR.
Access
Free, virtual programming that removes barriers and makes IR education available to every student.
Leadership
Executive Board
Ahmed Alzubaidi
President
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Third-year
Ahmed Marabeh
Secretary / President‑Elect
Wayne State University School of Medicine
Second-year
Emily Jagenburg
MIRLS Director
Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Fourth-year
Elizabeth Theirl
Outreach Coordinator
Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Fourth-year
Aashir Ahmed
Journal Club Coordinator
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Second-year
Nossin Khan
Webmaster
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
Third-year
Dr. Joseph Ciacci, DO
Faculty Advisor
Corewell Health Beaumont Royal Oak
Program Director, Integrated IR Residency
Where It Started
Our Co-Founders
IRMEDS was founded by four Wayne State University School of Medicine students who set out to make interventional radiology education accessible to every medical student in Michigan.
Ahmed Alzubaidi
Third-Year Medical Student at Wayne State University School of Medicine
Alex Eskandarian
PGY‑1 Integrated IR Resident at University of California, Irvine
Grant Zydeck
PGY‑1 Diagnostic Radiology Resident at University of Chicago
Laura Geneseo
PGY‑1 Integrated IR Resident at Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Statewide Representatives
Medical School Ambassadors
Ambassadors represent IRMEDS at each of Michigan's medical schools, connecting students with IR education and opportunities.
Ahmad Abu-Mahfouz
Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Nandini Koneru
Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine
Natalie George
Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Bashir Khatib-Shahidi
Michigan State University College of Human Medicine
Tal Chamdi
Central Michigan University College of Medicine
Sydney Slepian
Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
Austin Cornish
University of Michigan Medical School
Grant Zydeck
Wayne State University School of Medicine