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Alexey Belevich, DO
Undergraduate: Grodno State Medical University
Medical school: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Why I chose Geisinger: I decided to join Geisinger because it has proven to be at the forefront of medical innovation and implementing best practices early on. Combined with affordable living, it’s an ideal environment for me to develop and advance as a medical professional.
Neria Bitton, MD
Medical school: Univerzity Palackého v Olomouci Lékarská Fakulta
Why I chose Geisinger: I chose Geisinger for my residency because of its unique culture and commitment to placing residents at the forefront of their program. 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
Undergraduate: West Chester University of Pennsylvania
Medical school: West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Why I chose Geisinger: I grew up in central PA hearing all about Geisinger’s excellent reputation. During my interview, I was able to see it. I felt the connection between the hospital and community, witnessed a residency program that cares for their resident’s well-being and learned more about the educational opportunities and fellowships available to me at a large academic medical center. After my interview, I knew this was a place I would be happy training at.
Fady Gendy, DO
Undergraduate: Baruch College
Medical school: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Why I chose Geisinger: I chose Geisinger because of the strong emphasis on education as well as the collaborative learning environment I felt while rotating in the Intensive Care Unit. Furthermore, the camaraderie among the residents and faculty made for a warm and friendly environment. I knew Geisinger was the place for my fiancé and me when she shared a similar positive experience while rotating in a different department at the hospital.
Aric Gonter, DO
Undergraduate: Sidney Kimmel Thomas Jefferson University
Medical school: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Georgia
Why I chose Geisinger: Being from a small town in Georgia, giving back to rural medically underserved communities is an important mission in my career. Geisinger not only offered me the opportunity to continue my medical education in a robust network of strong community hospitals under passionate faculty, but it also felt like I was coming home.
Ivan Khapov, MD
Medical school: First Moscow State Medical University
Why I chose Geisinger: When I interviewed here, I noticed how kind everyone was. Geisinger has everything I am looking for including outstanding clinical training, a supportive environment as well as commitment to well-being. I am happy to be here!
Kyle McNamara, DO
Undergraduate: Trinity International University
Medical school: Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Why I chose Geisinger: As a leader in education and innovation, Geisinger stood out to me as an institution that pushes modern-day healthcare forward. I chose Geisinger for the family-oriented culture of the residents and faculty, the commitment to academic medicine and the case variety that comes with being the largest hospital in the area.
Jeremy McNaught, DO
Undergraduate: Auburn University
Medical school: Lincoln Memorial University – DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine
Why I chose Geisinger: I chose Geisinger because it is a large tertiary referral center with excellent opportunities for research and fellowship, all while being 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 Rajkarnikar, MD
Medical school: Kathmandu Medical College
Why I chose Geisinger: I chose Geisinger for my internal medicine residency because of the truly incredible interview experience I had. During my interview, 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. One aspect that truly stood out to me was Geisinger's emphasis on wellness and the countless opportunities it provides for residents in whichever path they want to follow. I am glad I chose Geisinger because I believe this is the best place to shape my future goals.
Swetha Rayaroth, MD
Medical school: J.S.S. Medical College
Why I chose Geisinger: Geisinger's residency program is exactly what I had hoped for — thorough clinical training in a nurturing atmosphere. My interview experience at Geisinger was exceptional. I felt a strong sense of belonging throughout my interactions with the program's leadership and residents. It will be an honor to train in a program with such an incredible culture. In addition, the program offers great fellowship support.
Aseel Saadeh, MD
Medical school: University of Jordan Faculty of Medicine
Why I chose Geisinger: The supportive culture at Geisinger spoke to me during my interview. 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[No text in field]
Medical school: Khyber Medical College
Why I chose Geisinger: Choosing Geisinger was an easy decision for me because of its warm and collegial atmosphere, strong academic environment and numerous fellowship opportunities. I used to follow the program's social pages and loved how all the residents seemed genuinely happy. After my interview, I knew Geisinger was where I wanted to be.
Rhea Sharma, DO
Undergraduate: New York Institute of Technology
Medical school: New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
Why I chose Geisinger: When I started researching residency programs, I knew 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
Undergraduate: Drexel University
Medical school: Saint James School of Medicine
Why I chose Geisinger: I chose Geisinger because of 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
Medical school: Deccan College of Medical Sciences
Why I chose Geisinger: I found the program’s leadership to be exemplary and supportive. From the people to quality of training provided, everything seems to gel flawlessly. In addition, the community outreach and 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 exceptional sense of culture and people that permeated every aspect of it.
Arabela Virata-Kim, DO
Undergraduate: Columbia University
Medical school: Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine
Why I chose Geisinger: Attending the virtual open house made me realize that Geisinger is a great fit for me. I chose Geisinger because of the amazing support system it provides its residents through the “buddy” system, APD mentorship and PD meetings. They set up the residents for success even from day one of intern year!
Cody Vogt, DO
Undergraduate: Maryville University
Medical school: Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Why I chose Geisinger: 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.