Leadership

Claudia Nader, MD

Program Director

Dr. Nader is the Internal Medicine Residency Program Director and serves as Vice Chair for Educational Affairs in the Department of Medicine. She is board-certified in internal medicine and infectious disease.

Dr. Nader received her medical degree from the Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon, and completed a residency in internal medicine at the Hospital of Saint Raphael in New Haven, Connecticut, followed by a fellowship in infectious disease at Yale University, also in New Haven. In 2012, she joined BMC Brighton (then St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center) as a faculty member of the Division of Infectious Diseases and was appointed as Assistant Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program, and in 2015, became the Program Director.

Dr. Nader is a consummate clinician–educator and has an unwavering commitment to graduate medical education. Over the past 6 years, under her steady leadership, Dr. Nader has launched several initiatives to enhance the educational experience and wellbeing of medical residents, including the implementation of an Academic Enrichment Program, the creation of a Health & Wellness Program, and the establishment of a robust Quality Improvement Curriculum for the residency program. In addition to the launching of monthly medical jeopardy sessions with residents to reinforce key learning points provided by the Academic Enrichment Program, Dr. Nader coached a medical resident team to represent BMC Brighton annually at the American College of Physicians’ Massachusetts Chapter Doctor Dilemma competition. The BMC Brighton team was the 2019 champion of the Doctor Dilemma state competition.

Dr. Nader has a genuine interest in medical education and has been recognized through numerous teaching awards since her arrival at BMC Brighton. As Program Director, Dr. Nader is devoted to assisting each resident to reach their full potential and career goals, and she strives to provide a supportive and nurturing environment for their professional and spiritual growth.

Dr. Nader maintains a busy outpatient clinical practice in infectious disease, focusing on the management of viral hepatitis and HIV, the prevention and management of STDs, and the care of the immunocompromised host. She enjoys her time teaching residents rotating on the infectious disease inpatient consult service and in the infectious disease clinic. Dr. Nader’s research focuses on medical education and infectious disease-related topics. Dr. Nader is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine and an Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Outside work, Dr. Nader enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, and exploring different cuisines.

Harinder Singh, MD, Site Director, BMC Brighton Internal Medicine Residency: BMC South Track

Harinder Singh, MD

Site Director

Dr. Harinder Singh is a Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine physician with a deep commitment to patient care and medical education. He serves as Site Director for both the BMC Brighton Internal Medicine Residency Program’s BMC South Track and the Transitional Year Internship Program at the Lemuel Shattuck Hospital. In these roles, Dr. Singh designs and oversees comprehensive curricula focused on hands-on learning, evidence-based practice, and ensuring a supportive educational environment.

Previously, Dr. Singh was the Chief of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Carney Hospital, where he led a dynamic team and implemented initiatives to improve patient care and clinical outcomes. His tenure at Carney Hospital was marked by advancements in critical care practices with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration. As the Associate Program Director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at Carney Hospital, he developed a comprehensive didactic curriculum for the trainees. Additionally, he launched a Health and Wellness Program to support the wellbeing of residents and medical students, highlighting the importance of work–life balance and mental health in medical training.

Dr. Singh earned his medical degree from St. George’s University, Grenada, West Indies. He completed his Internal Medicine residency at Drexel University Hospital–Hahnemann University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, followed by a fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at BMC Brighton in Boston, Massachusetts. He is board-certified in Pulmonary Medicine, Critical Care Medicine, and Internal Medicine.

Dr. Singh maintains an outpatient practice in Pulmonary Medicine, focusing on the management of asthma, COPD, complicated chest infections, and interstitial lung diseases. He is an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Tufts University School of Medicine. Dr. Singh is also passionate about mentoring young physicians, advocating for work–life balance, and promoting wellness within the medical community. He enjoys spending quality time with family and friends, as well as exploring new destinations through travel.

Suprav Mishra, MD

Core Faculty/Curriculum Director of Hospital Medicine

Dr. Suprav Mishra is a dedicated and accomplished physician with a robust background in hospital medicine and medical leadership. As the Associate Medical Director at BMC South, a position he has held for one year, he leverages his extensive experience to contribute to patient care and program development. Prior to this, he served as the Hospitalist Medical Director at Carney Hospital for twelve years, where he honed his leadership skills and commitment to high-quality medical practice.

Dr. Mishra is board-certified in Internal Medicine and completed his residency training at Carney Hospital. He earned his medical degree from St. George’s University and his undergraduate degree from the State University of New York in Binghamton. He is deeply passionate about medical education and is an active participant in the academic program at his residency. His commitment to teaching has been recognized with multiple teaching awards from Tufts Medical University, where he also holds a clinical instructor position at Tufts Medical School.

Outside of his professional life, Dr. Mishra enjoys a vibrant personal life. He loves spending time with his family, working out, and staying active through sports like pickleball. He also finds joy in traveling with his family, creating new memories and experiences together.

Diane Erraihani

Program Coordinator, BMC South Track

Diane Erraihani is the Program Coordinator for the BMC South Track of BMC Brighton’s Internal Medicine Residency Program.

Prior to this role, she served as the Program Manager at Carney Hospital until its closure. Before joining Carney Hospital, Diane spent 16 years at BMC Brighton, where she served as the Cardiovascular Medicine Fellowship Coordinator.

Diane graduated from Newbury College in 1997 and brings over 25 years of experience in healthcare administration. In addition to her roles in medical education, she has worked in human resources and in primary care practices at other institutions.

Outside of her professional life, Diane is a passionate animal lover and volunteer for a dog rescue. She enjoys traveling, cooking, and spending time with family, friends, and her beloved dog.