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Class of 2026
Alexey Belevich, DO
"Geisinger has proven to be at the forefront of medical innovation and implementing best practices early on. Both with affordable living, this makes it an ideal environment for me to develop and advance as a medical professional."
Neria Bitton, MD
"The unique culture and commitment to placing residents at the forefront. The program continuously improves itself to provide a resident-centric approach that ensures we receive the best education and training, while also prioritizing our well-being and personal growth."
Alex Caplan, DO
"I grew up in Central PA hearing all about the excellent reputation of Geisinger. I felt the connection between the hospital and community, witnessed how the program cares for their residents' well-being, and learned about the educational opportunities and fellowships available."
Fady Gendy, DO
"The strong emphasis on education as well as the collaborative learning environment. The camaraderie among the residents and faculty made for a warm and friendly environment. My fiance shared a similar positive experience while rotating in a different department at the hospital."
Aric Gonter, DO
"Being from a small town in Georgia, giving back to rural medically underserved communities was an important to me. Geisinger offered me the opportunity to continue my medical education in a robust network of strong community hospitals under passionate faculty. It felt like I was coming home."
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
"The truly incredible interview experience I had. I felt a genuine warmth and enthusiasm from the faculty. Their passion for teaching and their sincere interest in my journey as a future physician left an indelible mark on me. I am glad I chose Geisinger because I believe this the best place to shape my future goals."
Swetha Rayaroth, MD
"The program is exactly what I had hoped for - thorough clinical training in a nurturing atmosphere. My interview experience was exceptional. I felt a strong sense of belongingness throughout my interactions with the program's leadership and residents. It is an honor to train in a program with such an incredible culture."
Aseel Saadeh, MD
"During my interview, the supportive culture at Geisinger spoke to me! The faculty and residents were all incredibly kind and happy to help out. By the end of the day, I knew the program was the right fit for me to grow both as a physician and a person."
Mustafa Shah, MD
"Choosing Geisinger was an easy decision for me because of its warm and collegial atmosphere, strong academic environment, and numerous fellowship opportunities. I followed the program's social pages and loved how all the residents seemed genuinely happy. I knew Geisinger was where I wanted to be."
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
"Geisinger has worked hard to establish a strong and welcoming resident-friendly culture that has been apparent from day one. On top of this, Geisinger is a large tertiary care center with great fellowship opportunities for their residents. It was these factors, among others, that made Geisinger the perfect fit for me."