Meet the Fellows

Nisma Javed

Nisma grew up in Lahore, Pakistan, before moving to the United States. She earned her medical degree from Services Institute of Medical Sciences in 2015 and joined our fellowship in July of 2024.

Why infectious diseases?

During my residency training, I became quite interested in infectious diseases; I found the process of learning about and delving into the origins of these diseases to be fascinating. Furthermore, ID is a constantly changing and evolving environment that presents us with difficult situations, to which we find new ways of adapting. In the field of microbial pathogens, I enjoy taking on the role of the intrepid investigator and treat them. 

Why SLU?

After deciding to specialize in infections, I wanted to choose a facility that would allow me to gain the broadest possible clinical experience and academic education. I was inspired by the opportunities available at SLU for international medical graduates and trainees to excel in their careers. I look forward to being a promising part of SLU physicians and SSM health family.

Hobbies and interests?

I love reading, cooking, and traveling to new places and exploring in my free time.

Oscar Sanchez Sura, MBBS

Oscar grew up in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, before moving to the United States. He earned his medical degree from Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas in 2020 and joined SLU's fellowship in July of 2024.

Why infectious diseases?

As someone who is passionate about internal medicine, I chose infectious diseases because it is one of the subspecialties that preserves the essence of internal medicine, enclosing the patients’ health in a very integrative manner, with a multisystem perspective, considering the high complexity of multiple comorbidities, connecting dots and therefore deciding a treatment accordingly. In addition, infectious diseases opens the door to an amazing, hidden and diverse world of germs, studying their interaction with humans with the sole purpose of saving lives. The COVID pandemic inspired me and showed me the dedication of these specialists knew no bounds and they accepted the cost of putting their own lives at risk along with the rest of the frontline teammates. These events, among others, made me discover my passion for infectious diseases.

Why SLU?

I chose the SLU ID fellowship training because it is an excellent program with outstanding and recognized faculty members who guide you in every aspect of your training to grow your knowledge in ID. They have an open-door policy to encourage communication, offering a wide variety of clinical experience combined with strong research opportunities. I feel so proud and happy to be an ID fellow at SLU!

Hobbies and interests?

Chess, music, guitar, singing, history, travel and reading