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Class of 2026
Alexey Belevich, DO
"What I value most about my residency program is the chance to work alongside colleagues who share my passion for internal medicine. It’s important for me to be in an environment where everyone is as enthusiastic about the field as I am."
Neria Bitton, MD
"I value the camaraderie in our program, where support is constant regardless of seniority. The faculty, administration, and attending physicians prioritize our training, making us feel valued and supported."
Alex Caplan, DO
"My favorite thing about our program is without a doubt the comradery. A close second is the support provided to help us pursue our career goals."
Fady Gendy, DO
"The diversity of complex cases seen. The hospital sits in the heart of Pennsylvania as the largest tertiary care center with multiple transfers daily, resulting in incredible teaching and a unique opportunity to see and manage rare and interesting complex illnesses."
Aric Gonter, DO
"GMC IM Residency is like going to work with your good friends and family."
Ivan Khapov, MD
Kyle McNamara, DO
"As a leader in education and innovation, Geisinger stood out to me as an institution that pushes modern-day healthcare forward. [It has] a family-oriented culture, a commitment to academic medicine, and a case variety that comes with being the largest hospital in the area."
Jeremy McNaught, DO
"I chose Geisinger because it is a large tertiary referral center with excellent opportunities for research and fellowship, all while being located in a smaller community. Everyone on my interview day was very welcoming and showed that Geisinger has a strong family atmosphere which I greatly appreciated."
Ruja Rajkanikar, MD
"One of the aspects I appreciate most about this residency program is the camaraderie among my co-residents. They are always supportive and eager to help. The leadership as well as the program administration is exceptional. They always provide guidance and support to us. Their approachability and kindness have enhanced my overall experience within the residency program."
Swetha Rayaroth, MD
"My favorite thing about our residency is its incredible culture! From the leadership to residents, we work as a team for the betterment of each other."
Aseel Saadeh, MD
"My favorite thing about the residency are the people and the supportive environment that we've cultivated."
Mustafa Shah, MD
"I value the people the most. Everyone is warm and welcoming. Everyone is ready to always lend a helping hand and provide support."
Rhea Sharma, DO
"I wanted to be at an academic, tertiary care center that emphasized education in a supportive atmosphere. After rotating at Geisinger, I could see it had everything I was looking for in a training program. However, what stood out to me the most was the genuine kindness and approachability of everyone I interacted with."
Vineet Suryadevara, MD
"The supportive and collaborative learning environment, the excellent fellowship opportunities and the sense of community that is present. Speaking to the faculty and hearing how many of them did residency training at Geisinger and then decided to stay was proof of the amazing culture and was something I wanted to be a part of."
Hafsa Syeda, MD
"From the people to quality of training provided, everything seems to gel flawlessly. The community outreach & leadership track stood out to me as a unique way of giving back to the community. After my interview, I was convinced that Geisinger would be the perfect fit due to its culture & people that permeated every aspect of it."
Cody Vogt, DO
"My favorite thing about residency is the people that I get to work alongside every day. It makes it really easy to learn how to practice medicine when you are engulfed in such a supportive environment."