MEET
THE
TEAM
PGY 3
Aparna Baburaj, MD
Medical School:
Amrita School of Medicine, India
My favorite about the program:
We work as a family here and I am happy to train alongside awesome faculty and colleagues who are always ready to help.
Career interests:
Hospital Medicine, Endocrinology
Jason Farrell, DO
Medical School:
Western University of Health Sciences/College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
My favorite about the program:
The culture is amazing, the people are nice, and I feel comfortable with all the residents and attendings.
Career interests:
Gastroenterology
Megan Holton, DO
Medical School:
William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine
My favorite about the program:
The “open door” policy of our residency program. Both the faculty and my fellow colleagues are always happy to provide advice, encouragement, or even a few laughs if ever needed throughout this busy time of residency training.
Career interests:
Primary Care
Steven Jacobs, DO
Medical School:
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
My favorite about the program:
The hospitalists and attendings who train us. It is very rare to have the number of attendings who truly value our education and enjoy the opportunity to teach. It always feels like education is a top priority no matter what service you're working on.
Career interests:
Cardiology
Ankit Kumar, DO
Medical School:
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
My favorite about the program:
The accessibility and approachability of the faculty within the system regardless of the program or specialty.
Career interests:
Cardiology, Nephrology
Patrick McKillion, DO
Medical School:
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
My favorite about the program:
The 6+2 schedule
Career interests:
Critical Care, Hospital Medicine
Andrew Medvec, DO
Medical School:
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine
My favorite about the program:
My favorite part of the program is the sense of community.
Career interests:
Hematology/Oncology
Pooja Patel, DO
Medical School:
Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
My favorite about the program:
The mutual sense of family amongst the residents and leadership and the positive culture resulting in a supportive environment to learn and grow as a physician.
Career interests:
Gastroenterology
Ruchi Patel, DO
Medical School:
Rowan University School of Osteopathic Medicine
My favorite about the program:
The friendly and supportive work environment.
Career interests:
Rheumatology
Hannah Richwine, DO
Medical School:
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
My favorite about the program:How open they are to feedback-- I feel like the leadership team listens to us and takes our recommendations seriously.
Career interests:
Hospital Medicine
Sanjeev Shrestha, MD
Medical School:
Kathmandu Medical College, Nepal
My favorite about the program:
The faculty and teachers we work with and the people in the community.
Career interests:
Hospital Medicine, Rheumatology
Amy Sudol, MD
Medical School:
Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
My favorite about the program:
The camaraderie amongst residents!
Career interests:
Primary Care
Catherine Travaline, DO
Medical School:
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
My favorite about the program:
What I value the most about this program is the willingness to listen to feedback. So far in my one year of being a resident here, I've already witnessed several changes implemented in response to feedback from residents.
Career interests:
Hematology/Oncology
Deekcha Uprety, MD
Medical School:
Kathmandu Medical College, Nepal
My favorite about the program:
Geisinger has it all – it is an academic center with a variety of pathologies, approachable faculty, ample research opportunities, and sub-specialty exposure.
Career interests:
Hospital Medicine, Rheumatology
Sarah Wilson, DO
Medical School:
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
My favorite about the program:
How receptive our administration is to our ever-changing needs. Their doors are always open to residents.
Career interests:
Hospital Medicine, Palliative Medicine
Mirja Wirtz, MD
Medical School:
Universität zu Köln Medizinische Fakultat, Germany
My favorite about the program:
The noticeable team spirit and happiness among the residents that I had not encountered anywhere else, while also being at an academic center with extensive research and career opportunities.
Career interests:
Pulmonology
Raza Zaidi, MD
Medical School:
Dow International Medical College
My favorite about the program:
The camaraderie. Having good friends within the program and receiving every kind of support from the faculty and coordinators (especially during the COVID-19 era) is important to me. Second favorite thing – 24/7 milkshakes in the cafeteria (cookies & cream for me, please).
Career interests:
Rheumatology
