Meet Our Program Leadership
Andrew Gutwein, MD, FACP
program director
Medical School
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York
Residency
Lenox Hill Hospital, New York
Fellowship and/or Additional Training
Chief Resident, Lenox Hill Hospital
Professional Interests
Medical Education; Organization
Interesting Fact about Me
“I’ve practiced martial arts for about 40 years, a lifelong pursuit that fuels focus and resilience.”
Why Jacobi?
“I came to Jacobi because of the amazing residents I get to recruit and help train. I stay at Jacobi because it is one of the only places left in the US that is not about making money. It is about doing the right thing for the patient no matter what, and training world class doctors along the way.”
Susan Dresdner, MD
Senior Associate Program Director
Medical School
Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York
Residency
Jacobi Medical Center, New York
Perminder Gulani, MD
Associate Program Director
Medical School
University College of Medical Sciences, Delhi, India
Residency
Jacobi Medical Center, New York
Fellowship and/or Additional Training
Critical Care Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center, New York
Professional Interests
Interesting Fact about Me
“I love backpacking, hiking, and exploring different places to take in the various landscapes and challenges they offer. Some of my favorite spots in the U.S. are Montana, Wyoming, Arizona, and Upstate New York – each with its own kind of beauty, from rugged mountains to quiet forests and lakes. Being out in nature helps me slow down, stay grounded, and recuperate.”
Why Jacobi?
“Jacobi offers a unique opportunity to pursue my passion for medicine and teaching. I am continually inspired by the diversity of the patient population and the healthcare providers who work here. Most days, I work with a team that spans from third-year medical students to third-year pulmonary and critical care fellows. The chance to teach, learn from, and collaborate with individuals at varying stages of training and from diverse backgrounds keeps me intellectually engaged and motivates me to grow every day.”
Carla Saladini-Aponte, MD
Associate Program Director
Medical School
Universidad Central del Caribe School of Medicine, Puerto Rico
Residency
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, New York
Kimberly Cartmill, MD
Associate Program Director
Medical School
Dartmouth College, New Hampshire
Residency
New York University, New York
Fellowship and/or Additional Training
GNYHA Clinical Quality Fellowship Program
Professional Interests
Quality improvement & Patient safety; Management of substance use disorder; Ambulatory Care
Interesting Fact about Me
“I can be your go-to resource for Disney World planning – I’ve done extensive research on the best restaurants over there!”
Why Jacobi?
“Jacobi has a unique, diverse patient population and dedicated staff members who are driven by a common mission. This makes our work meaningful and pushes us to be better doctors every day.”
Monica Wat, MD
Associate Program Director
Medical School
St. Georges University, Grenada
Residency
New York – Presbyterian Queens, New York
Professional Interests
Quality Improvement; Medical Education; Hospital Medicine
Interesting Fact about Me
“I’m a native New Yorker with a passion for exploring new cuisines and trying out new recipes.”
Why Jacobi?
“I love working with the residents, helping them grow and being a part of their journey toward becoming independent doctors. Every member of the team contributes something valuable and I learn something new every day.”
