Our fellows and faculty foster a collegial environment and education-focused culture that provides an inclusive learning experience. Each fellow brings a dedication to providing stellar patient care as well as a collaborative learning experience.

Class of 2026

Griffin Reed, M.D.   Undergraduate: Gustavus Adolphus College Medical school: Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth Residency: Brown University Internal Medicine Residency Clinical interests: Inflammatory arthritis, spondyloarthropathies Research interests: Inflammatory arthritis and the epidemiology of rheumatologic diseases Hometown: Mantorville, MN Fun facts: I hiked the 48 four-thousand-foot mountains of New Hampshire during medical school. My wife, young son, and I are looking forward to exploring the nature of Northern Minnesota.

Class of 2027 (includes third year of fellowship)

Georges El Hasbani, M.D.   Clinical Interests: Systemic lupus erythematosus, antiphospholipid syndrome, and rare autoinflammatory diseases  Research Interests: The clinical significance of antiphospholipid antibodies, atypical manifestations of systemic lupus erythematosus, and treatment of refractory autoinflammatory diseases  Fun facts: I enjoy exploring new places and engaging in outdoor activities such as basketball and soccer. I am a reader and appreciate live performances, including those by poets, actors, and musicians.  Hometown: Beirut, Lebanon  Undergraduate Education: American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon  Medical School: Lebanese American University, Byblos, Lebanon  Residency: Quinnipiac University Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine / Hartford HealthCare St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, CT

Selene Rubino, M.D. Clinical interests: Undifferentiated - I’m learning about pretty much everything!  Research interests: IRAE myositis, granulomatous vasculitis  Fun facts:  I found most of my suits for clinic at the thrift store  Hometown:  Cupertino, California  Undergraduate: UC Berkeley  Medical school: USF Morsani College of Medicine  Residency:  University of Utah

Class of 2027

Upasana Agrawal, M.B.B.S.   Undergraduate: Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), Karnatka, India  Medical School: Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, India Residency: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Shreveport Clinical Interests: Connective tissue diseases, specifically lupus and scleroderma  Research Interests: Lupus, scleroderma and epidemiology of autoimmune diseases  Hometown: New Delhi, India Fun facts: I enjoy reading, spending time in nature, and creating mandala art in my free time. Also hoping to rekindle my old love for cycling during the summer months in Minnesota.

Akanksha Sharma, M.B.B.S. Medical school: Sri Guru Ram Das Institute of Medical Sciences and Research  Residency: Internal medicine residency at University of Pittsburgh Medical Center - Mercy  Clinical interests:  Myositis and vasculitis Research interests: My current research interests lie in myositis and vasculitis, with a particular focus on translational approaches that can enhance patient outcomes.  Hometown: Amritsar, India  Fun facts: I love to travel, and I'm especially drawn to learning about new cultures and trying diverse cuisines—each journey adds a new perspective and flavor to life. I also enjoy adventure sports, having gone cliff jumping and scuba diving, with skydiving next on my list.