Coordinators and Programmers

PD: Dr. Jean D. Eloy

APD: Dr. Olga Martins, Dr. Rotem Naftalovich, Dr. Shabaaz Baig

Program Coordinator: Suleika Mendez

CBMC Site Coordinator: Perri Sheffield-Lee

Site Directors:

Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center: Dr. Michael Akerman

Newark Beth Israel (Cardiac/General): Dr. Soma Shanker

Newark Beth Israel (Pediatric): Dr. Mark Hausdorff

Welcome Message from the Chief Residents

Welcome to the Rutgers New Jersey Medical School Department of Anesthesiology!

As chief residents, we are excited to welcome you and share what makes our program such a special place to train. At NJMS, residents gain broad clinical experience across multiple training sites, caring for a diverse patient population and managing a wide variety of complex cases. Our rotations provide exposure to high-acuity medicine including liver, heart, lung, and kidney transplantation, major trauma, fast-paced obstetric anesthesia, pediatric and infant anesthesia, and advanced surgical care.

While our clinical training is challenging and comprehensive, what truly sets our program apart is our people. We are fortunate to learn in an environment built on teamwork, mentorship, and support. Our faculty are invested in our growth, and our residents consistently show up for each other both inside and outside of the operating room.

We also value the importance of wellness and community throughout residency. From resident events to everyday moments of support, we strive to create a culture where people can thrive while becoming excellent anesthesiologists.

We are proud of the training we receive at NJMS and grateful for the friendships, mentorship, and experiences that have shaped us along the way. We hope you will take the opportunity to learn more about our program and see what makes NJMS feel like home.

The Chief Residents
Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Department of Anesthesiology

Meet the Current Chiefs:

Aditi Master

Aditi Master grew up in Princeton, New Jersey and attended Rutgers University where she studied Cell Biology Neuroscience. She went to Robert Wood Johnson Medical School for her medical degree and now is part of New Jersey Medical School for anesthesiology residency. She loves working with medical students and is passionate about medical education. Outside of the hospital, she finds joy in gardening, reading books, traveling to new places, visiting museums, attending performances, and exploring immersive video games.

Lee Manchio

Lee Manchio is a New York native who graduated from Stony Brook University with a bachelor's degree in Biology. He received his medical degree from Liberty University in Virginia. He then went on to complete his internal medicine residency at Hackensack Meridian Ocean University Medical Center. He decided to pursue anesthesia and is now in his CA-3 year of anesthesiology residency at Rutgers NJMS. After graduating, he will be attending Columbia University to complete a dual fellowship in adult cardiothoracic anesthesia and critical care. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and working out.

Nivetha Srinivasan

Nivetha Srinivasan is an Arkansas native who transplanted to New Jersey after high school. She completed her bachelor’s degree in Biology at The College of New Jersey and medical degree at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and has since been with NJMS Anesthesia for anesthesiology residency. She plans on working as a general anesthesiologist after graduation and eventually pursuing a more active role in teaching residents and medical students while continuing to be active in clinical research. In her free time, she enjoys dancing, drawing, and trying new restaurants in NYC and around the world!