Fellows
Kathryn Taberner
Chief Resident PGY - 5Biography: Kathryn Taberner is currently completing her respirology fellowship at Western University. She completed her undergraduate degree in Kinesiology at the University of Toronto. She went on to complete medical school at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, which was followed by Internal Medicine residency training at Western University. Kathryn’s interests in Respirology include interventional pulmonology and medical education. In her spare time, she enjoys playing soccer, racquet sports, and managing her fantasy football teams.
Allan Middleton
PGY - 5Biography: Allan Middleton is a respirology fellow at Western University. He earned undergraduate degrees in Kinesiology and Physician Assistant (PA) studies from McMaster University. After practicing as a community-based PA, he completed medical school and internal medicine training at NOSM University in Sudbury, Ontario. His current respirology interests include interventional pulmonology, critical care, and community-focused general respirology. Outside of medicine, Allan enjoys spending time with his wife and three children
Abrar Alharbi
PGY - 5Biography: Abrar Alharbi is a respirology fellow at Western University. She earned her medical degree from Taibah University and completed internal medicine training at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre. She also hold a second board certification in internal medicine from Western University. Her current interest in respirology is interventional pulmonology. Outside of medicine, Abrar enjoy crocheting, reading, and spending time with family and friends.
Jane Ding
PGY - 4Biography: Jane Ding is a current Respirology fellow at Western University. She grew up in Ottawa and completed a bachelor's degree in evolutionary biology at McGill University. She completed medical school as well an Internal Medicine residency at Western University. Within Respirology, Jane has a wide range of interests, including airway disease and interstitial lung disease. In her free time, she enjoys painting, reading, gaming, and trying outlandish ice cream flavours.
Karen Cholmondeley
PGY - 5Biography: Karen Cholmondeley is currently completing her Respirology Fellowship at Western University. She also completed medical school at Western University before heading east to Dalhousie for Internal Medicine residency training. Karen’s interests within Respirology are wide ranging but include airway disease, pulmonary rehabilitation and long term mechanical ventilation. In her spare time Karen enjoys going for brunch, hiking any kind of coastal or forest trail and spending time with friends!
Zinia Abid
PGY - 4Merit Kirolos
PGY-4
Chris Nguyen
PGY - 4Biography: Chris Nguyen is a current Respirology fellow at Western University. He grew up in Windsor, Ontario where he completed his undergraduate, graduate, and medical school training. He then went on to complete Internal Medicine residency training in London at Western University. His current interests in Respirology include interstitial lung diseases and sleep medicine. Outside of medicine, Chris is an avid Edmonton Oilers fan, as well as a less avid and worn out Toronto Maple Leafs fan. He enjoys exploring new restaurants with his partner, spending time with family, and exploring the many festivals and events around London.
Esrra Alharbi
PGY - 4Biography: Esrra Alharbi is a Respirology fellow at Western University. She completed her medical degree at King Abdulaziz University and her Internal Medicine residency at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. During her residency, she developed a passion for Respirology and caring for patients with complex respiratory conditions. She is excited to continue building her clinical and procedural skills during her fellowship at Western. Outside of medicine, Esrra enjoys travelling, scuba diving, discovering new hobbies, and seeking out new adventures. She also enjoys spending time with family and friends
