Current Fellows
Combined Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine Track
Our current PGY-5 fellows have flourished as leaders in the residency program and in their academic achievements. Collectively, they have served as a chief resident of Anesthesiology Residency Program, published first-author manuscripts, written book chapters, and presented research and case reports nationally. Please see their profiles below to learn more about our current fellows.
CLASS OF 2025
Azin Kheirandish Pishkenari, PGY-5
Hometown: Born in Iran, raised in Colorado
- Medical School: University of Colorado
- Intern Year: Saint Joseph Hospital Denver (Internal Medicine)
- Hobbies: Yoga, hiking, organizing (the home edit is a religion)
- Favorite Denver activity: Denver Art Museum and Denver Zoo - they always have fun events
Peter Klauk, PGY-5
- Hometown: Broomfield, Colorado
- Education History: Undergraduate (BS, Biology), Boston College. Medical School at University of Colorado
- Hobbies: Some of my hobbies are skiing (my favorite run is Derailer at Mary Jane), gardening, and cooking/baking
- Fun Fact: I love the TV show Seinfeld. I have seen every episode multiple time and I have severe collectibles including a “Kramer”
- Why I Chose CACCM: I had an early interest in critical care medicine, so it made sense to incorporate longitudinal ICU experiences throughout my training.
- Favorite Aspect of CACCM: My favorite aspect is being integrated into the critical care anesthesiologist group early on. It allows you to have repeated opportunities to interact with critical care faculty in the OR/ICU and for educational projects.
- Current Career Plans: I aim to become an academic critical care anesthesiologist.
CLASS OF 2026
Adrian Cardenas, PGY-4
Education history: BA Native American Studies, BS Biological Anthropology, University of California, Riverside; MD University of Colorado- Hobbies: Vegetable gardening with my kids, Olympic style weightlifting and surfing
- Fun facts: I went surfing in this little town called Nazare in Portugal and almost got swept out to sea on terrifying little 4-foot waves, I later found out it's home to the biggest waves in the world over 100 foot
- Before I came into medicine: I was enjoying my late 20s traveling, surfing and weightlifting.
Amy Krepps, PGY-4
Hometown: Trumbull, CT- Education: History: History, BS, Florida State University. MSPH, University of Utah. MD, Quinnipiac University
- Hobbies: Skiing, ski touring, cycling (road, gravel, MTB), hiking, learning Spanish
- Fun facts: I’ve been stung by a sting ray
- Why you chose CACCM: The emphasis on longitudinal learning, career development, mentorship
- Favorite aspect of CACCM: The program leadership is definitely an advocate for the resident/fellows and I feel that our education is made a priority. Identifying mentors early on in my residency through CACCM was beneficial in identifying how I wanted to format my fellowship time. Support early on allows me to accomplish more with my fellowship than just one short year.
- Career plans: Academic medicine with a niche in global health
CLASS OF 2027
Sean Stevens, PGY-3
Hometown: Cherry Hill, NJ- Education history: BS Biology, Pennsylvania State University; MS Biomedical Sciences, Tufts University; MD, Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
- Hobbies: Golfing, skiing, hiking, attending concerts, traveling, video games, playing guitar, couch time with my pup
- Fun facts: My lifelong goals are to travel to all 7 continents and to play all of the top 100 golf courses in the US.
Joel Zaldumbide, PGY-3
Hometown: Kennesaw, GA - Education history: Johns Hopkins University; Emory University School of Medicine
- Hobbies: Snowboarding, rollerblading, re-watching movies (especially Tarantino), Settlers of Catan/Risk/Code Names, music anywhere in any form at any time.
- Fun facts: At night I dress up as a bat and patrol the streets fighting for justice
CLASS OF 2028
Amanda Hunt, PGY-2
Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin- Education history: BA Hispanic Studies, BS Biology, University of Minnesota Duluth; MD, University of Colorado
- Hobbies: I enjoy playing pick-up basketball and volleyball games. Time in the mountains is always a favorite of mine –hiking, camping, skiing. Otherwise, I love movie nights and ice cream. I am learning to love to cook, but I don't think baking will ever be my forte.
- Fun facts: I played 4 years of collegiate basketball.
Chun Yu (Chris) Wan, PGY-2
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- Hometown: Born in Hong Kong, raised in San Francisco, CA
- Education History: BA Molecular & Cellular Biology, UC Berkeley. BA Chinese Language, UC Berkeley. MD, University of Washington School of Medicine. General Surgery Internship, Stanford University School of Medicine
- Hobbies: Gym, hiking, video and board games.
- Fun facts: I speak 3 languages
- Why I Chose CACCM: Working as an anesthesiologist in the OR is like providing 1-to-1 critical care to the patient, so I believe being trained in critical care will make me a better anesthesiologist, and vice versa.
- Favorite Aspect of CACCM: The longitudinal mentorship that the CACCM track provides as soon as you arrive.
- Current career plan: I’m planning to focus on trauma and burn critical care.
CLASS OF 2029
Faria Miah, PGY-1
- Hometown: Las Vegas, Nevada
- Education History: BS Neuroscience, University of Nevada, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine.
- Hobbies: I enjoy exploring the city, going to museums and shows, and finding new restaurants and breweries. When not finding new places to eat, I like to cook all types of cuisines for family and friends and have everyone over for game nights. During the summers, sitting by the river or lake to read a book with my dog, Luna, and paddle boarding are some of my favorite activities. Although I enjoy reading, music, planting and indoor activities, I would love to try new outdoor and winter activities when I move to Colorado!
- Fun facts: I was born in Queens, New York and lived there until I was 11. I used to do karate while I lived in there and was one belt away from a black belt. I’ve always wanted to learn to play the piano but have yet to do so. One of the goals is to travel to as many countries as I can because I love learning about different cultures and trying different cuisines.
- Why I Chose CACCM: I always thought I would become a pediatrician, but after completing my rotation in the ICU during my third year of medical school, I knew I wanted to be an intensivist. From there, I began to research paths to critical care and found anesthesiology. As I spent many weeks working with mentors, I realized that even though critical care brought me to anesthesiology, I really enjoyed using both my hands and brain while working with my patients one-on-one to build trust and get them through their surgeries safely. I found the best of both worlds with the CACCM Track!
- Favorite Aspect of CACCM: My favorite aspect of the CACCM track thus far is the instant support and comradery I’ve found through the senior residents in the CACCM track and the attendings in the ICU. They have been very welcoming and patient as I’m learning the in’s and out’s of being a doctor and in the ICU.
- Career plans: After completing residency/fellowship I’d like to use all the skills I’ll be learning to work in the OR and the ICU. I’m hoping I’ll have the privilege to mentor and teach future residents and medical students as well.
David Miller, PGY-1
- Hometown: Colorado Springs, CO
- Education History: United States Air Force Academy, University of Virginia School of Medicine
- Hobbies: Cooking… mainly to support the eating hobby; Olympic lifting; really anything outside: hiking, skiing, camping, climbing, and always happy to tag along for something new.
- Fun Facts: Before medicine I was on my way to being a pilot and for better or worse I’ve take off more times than I’ve landed in a plane.
- Why I chose CACCM: I enjoy critical care medicine and 3 month blocks seem lot more manageable than a nonstop year for fellowship; CU and CO are amazing, so why not opt to stay for 5 years and skip another match; before every meeting me in person, the faculty were proactive in supporting me and super helpful in navigating my unique scenario to make the opportunity a reality.
- Favorite Aspect of CACCM: As I’m still a wet-behind-the-ears intern, I can really only comment on the people… who have been incredibly kind and welcoming.
- Career plans: A little bit of indentured servitude to the DoD after training is complete, then I’ll ideally come back and practice in CO.