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Class of 2025
Malak Al-Bitar, MD
"The constant support from other residents which creates a safe environment for learning. Residency is difficult but knowing my colleagues are there to help me through it allows me to do my best."
Vidya Bollavaram, MD
"I love the receptiveness and drive for growth in our residency. I feel like there is so much enthusiasm to keep making the program better for its residents."
Michael Carcella, DO
"The people that make it up. Regardless of year, all residents within the program are supportive of each other and an absolute pleasure to work with."
Diana Crowley, DO
"You feel genuinely invested in from every attending and resident you work with at Geisinger, from the commitment to our individual medical education to mentorship tailored to our future career goals."
Lavanya Garnepudi, MD
"The sense of community and support amongst the program and the commitment to excellence and education. I feel supported to learn and grow as a person and physician."
Annum Hayat, MD
"The approachability of leadership and attendings and the camaraderie among the residents and throughout the program."
Vyshnavi Kodali, DO
"My co-residents! The welcoming culture of Geisinger and the surrounding community is something that cannot be beat. Our training is well-rounded while prioritizing our well-being."
Candace Miyaki, DO
"I truly love the supportive environment. Everyone is so genuinely happy to be here. Residency is hard and I wanted to go somewhere I'd love going to work every day."
Favour Nelson, MD
"The warm and welcoming attitude of everyone - residents, attendings, administrative staff - is incomparable. Working in an environment where your mental well-being is prioritized is very important."
David Nye, DO
"I came to Geisinger due to it being an Academic Hospital in small town PA. I want to stay because of the people. It's such a welcoming place to train. All our faculty really want to see us grow into the best physicians we can be, and it shows."
Shriraj Patel, DO
"Our program's emphasis on collegiality, didactic instruction, and the opportunities for close collaboration with other specialties. The administration is highly supportive of our career goals and encourages professional development."
Alejx Perez-Chapman, DO
"My colleagues. Geisinger recruits awesome human beings who positively affect both my training and happiness. They are supportive, encouraging, adn continue to help me grow into an excellent physician."
Victoria Pierce, DO
"The people. My fellow residents are kind, competent, and compassionate. The camaraderie is unmatched. Geisinger is home to some of the friendliest and kindest people I've ever met."
Israa Qureshi, MD
"The sense of community amongst the residency. There is camaraderie between the faculty and residents. I like that it's a large academic center with a small-town feel."
Brian Singh, MD
"The utility and bonds amongst our colleagues. The faculty treats all residents like family."
Abuzar Siraj, MD
"I enjoy coming in to work knowing that I am entering a safe, academic workplace where my education is equally as important as patient care."
Jonathan Vamadeva, DO
"The people in the program are both clinically and personally inquisitive, while also believing in the power of continued support in the face of daily stress."