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Diagnostic Radiology

1st Year

  • Mohammed Ali, M.D.
  • Shoheb Farooqui, M.D.
  • Judith Gadde, D.O.
  • Vikram Khasat, D.O
  • Denise Kohen, D.O.
  • Heather Mosca, D.O.

2nd Year

  • Kazal Bahl, M.D.
  • Kathleen Byington, D.O.
  • Christopher Grilli, D.O.
  • Sonia C. Gupta, M.D.
  • Sarah Meng, D.O.
  • David Raj, M.D.

3rd Year

  • Bryan Franck, M.D.
  • Seth Goodman, M.D.
  • Michael Hewitt, M.D.
  • James Lee, M.D.
  • Iryna Rastarhuyeva, M.D.
  • Clinton Wrigley, M.D.

4th Year

  • Zoe Brown, M.D.
  • Reza Daugherty, M.D.
  • Eugene Glavin, M.D.
  • Falguni Patel, D.O.
  • Michael Spina, M.D.
  • Mitesh Trivedi, M.D.
  • Jesus Velez Velez, M.D.

Emergency Medicine

1st Year

  • Gina Ambrose, D.O.
    Pennsylvania College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Lauren Cooksey, M.D.
    Temple University School of Medicine
  • David Leventhal, M.D.
    Jefferson Medical College
  • Eleanore Maletta, M.D.
    Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
  • Patricia Mangel, M.D.
    Penn State Hershey College of Medicine
  • Danny Park, M.D.
    University of Maryland School of Medicine
  • Maura Quinn, M.D.
    Temple University School of Medicine
  • Scott Schmidt, Jr., M.D.
    Jefferson Medical College
  • Kristine Schultz, M.D.
    Jefferson Medical College
  • Sarah Shafer, M.D.
    Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
  • Orel Swenson, M.D.
    SUNY Upstate Medical University

2nd Year

3rd Year

Emergency Medicine/Family Medicine

1st Year

2nd Year

3rd Year

4th Year

  • Ellen Finney, M.D.
    Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University
  • Emilio Volz, M.D.
    Creighton University School of Medicine

5th Year

  • Amanda Kijac, D.O.
    Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine

Emergency Medicine/Internal Medicine

1st Year

2nd Year

3rd Year

  • Nour Rifai, M.B., Ch.B.
    Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland
  • Brian Robertson, M.D.
    Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
  • Joseph Romano, M.D.
    Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine

4th Year

5th Year

  • Edgardo Ordonez, M.D.
    University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey – New Jersey Medical School
  • Alon Payenson, M.D.
    Drexel University
  • Margaux Snider, M.D.
    Oregon Health Science University

Family Medicine

1st Year

  • Gina Capitoni, D.O.
  • Jiadi Cook, M.D.
  • Lauren Johnson, D.O.
  • Matthew Lunser, D.O.
  • Rebecca Nolan, M.D.
  • Joshua Okon, M.D.

2nd Year

  • Tisha Dickey, D.O.
    University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
  • Simone Gasperi, D.O.
    New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Kelly McGlaughlin, M.D.
    Jefferson Medical College
  • Melanie Slack, M.D.
    University of Maryland School of Medicine
  • Marielena Velez , M.D.
    Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine

3rd Year

  • Emily Abramson-Chen, M.D.
    Jefferson Medical College
  • Lindsay Ashkenase, M.D.
    Temple University School of Medicine
  • Beth Greenwood, M.D.
  • Jeffrey Guarino, M.D.
    Jefferson Medical College
  • Brookshield Laurent, D.O.
    University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
  • Omid Mousavi Behbahani, M.D.
    Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
  • David Zeldin M.D.
    Jefferson Medical College

Osteopathic Traditional Rotating Internship

  • Danko, John D.O.
  • Chen, Jason D.O.
  • Gongidi, Preetam D.O.

General Practice Dentistry

  • Bayley, Amanda D.M.D.
  • Boyle, Heather D.M.D.
  • Carafides, Caterina D.M.D.
  • Keller, Michael D.M.D.
  • Matthews, Brian D.M.D.
  • Robinson, Ryan D.D.S.
  • Schiff, Allison D.D.S.
  • Somerset, Susan D.M.D.

Internal Medicine

  • Roy Kao, M.D.
    Assistant Chief of Service (Chief Resident, Internal Medicine and Transitional Year)

1st Year

  • Enoch Arhinful, M.D.
    Saba University
  • Muhammad Baig, D.O.
    Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Lauren Douglas, M.D.
    Jefferson Medical College
  • Foyinsayo Fasanmi, M.D.
    University of Maryland School of Medicine
  • Christopher George, M.D.
    Temple University School of Medicine
  • Michael Gross, M.D.
    UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School
  • Ali Hamid, M.B.B.S.
    Dow Medical College
  • Jenaro J. Hernandez, D.O.
    University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Adrian Hurst, D.O.
    Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Adam Lammly, D.O.
    Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Poonam Maru, D.O.
    Western University of Health Sciences
    College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific
  • Tresa Mascarenhas, M.B.B.S.
    Madurai Medical College
  • Calvin Williams, M.D., Ph.D.
    University of Maryland School of Medicine

2nd Year

  • Peter Burke, D.O.
    Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Claudia Dal Molin, D.O.
    Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Jennifer Juice, D.O.
    University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Ruhong Ma, D.O.
    Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Amratash Malodiya, M.B.B.S.
    Kasturba Medical College
  • Kathy McGill, D.O.
    Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Adaorah Okafor, D.O.
    New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Donald Slack, M.D.
    University of Maryland
  • Aubre Weber, D.O.
    Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Chia-Shing Yang, M.D.
    Eastern Virginia Medical School

3rd Year

  • Courtney Ackerman, M.D.
    Saint George's University
  • Roi Altit, M.D.
    Jefferson Medical College
  • David Armstrong, D.O.
    New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Jennifer Brettler, D.O.
    University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Jennifer Hurd, M.D.
    Jefferson Medical College
  • Narrani Kanapathippillai, M.D.
    Saint George's University
  • Jason Magargle, D.O.
    University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Heather Ragozine-Bush, M.D.
    Assistant Chief of Service, Internal Medicine, 2012-2013
    Jefferson Medical College
  • Lauren Salmon, D.O.
    Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Sandra Schwarcz, D.O.
    Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Anna Taran, D.O.
    Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

Internal Medicine - Preliminary

Medicine-Pediatrics

1st Year

2nd Year

3rd Year

4th Year

  • Raymond Carter, M.D.
    New York Medical College
  • Samantha DeCouto, D.O.
    Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Andrea Read, D.O.
    Chief Resident, Med-Peds, 2011-2012
    Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Karla Testa, M.D.
    Chief Resident, Med-Peds, 2011-2012
    Georgetown University

Obstetrics/Gynecology

1st Year

  • Linda Barakat, M.D.
    University of Miami
  • Jodi Brown, D.O.
    Arizona College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Siobhan McCarty-Singleton, M.D.
    Georgetown University
  • Samata McClure, D.O.
    West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Vrunda Patel, M.D.
    Albany Medical College

2nd Year

  • Maria Hy, M.D.
    University of Kentucky
  • Courtney Levenson, M.D.
    University of Pennsylvania
  • Neha Mehrotra, M.D.
    Drexel University
  • Audrey Merriam, M.D.
    University of Vermont
  • Megan Wasson, D.O.
    Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

3rd Year

  • Olivia Bolles, M.D.
    University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine
  • Bonnie Cho, M.D.
    University of Maryland School of Medicine
  • Oluwakemi Johnson, M.D.
    Georgetown University School of Medicine
  • Beth Maisel, M.D.
    University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
  • Kelly Ruhstaller, M.D.
    Medical College of Virginia of Virginia Commonwealth University

4th Year

  • Jessica Apel, D.O.
    Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University
  • Alexandra Gold, M.D.
    Medical College of Wisconsin
  • Vonne-Gretchin Jones, M.D.
    Georgetown University School of Medicine
  • Esther Smith, M.D.
    University of Virginia School of Medicine

Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery Residents

Intern Year

  • Ryan Calvi, D.M.D.
    University of California, Santa Barbara; University of Colorado, Boulder; Kornerg School of Dentistry at Temple University

1st Year

  • Matthew Krieger, D.M.D.
    Whitworth University; UNLV Dental School
  • Geoffrey Zinberg, D.M.D.
    Muhlenberg College; Kornerg School of Dentistry at Temple University

2nd Year

  • Austin Seward, D.D.S.
    University of Iowa; University of Iowa College of Dentistry
  • Michael Schiff, D.D.S.
    Minnesota State University Moorhead; University of Iowa College of Dentistry

3rd Year

  • Joel Reynolds, D.D.S.
    Wartburg College; University of Iowa College of Dentistry
  • Eric Spencer, D.D.S.
    University of Louisiana at Monroe; LSU School of Dentistry

4th Year

  • Robert Horne, D.D.S.
    Brown University; University of Maryland School of Dentistry; U.S. Navy

Clinical Pastoral Education

  • C. Adelina Alexe
  • Megan J. Grieshaber
  • Scott R. Lee
  • Edward Pak
  • Omar F. Rivera
  • Nancy Wheeler

Pharmacy

  • Sandra Cruz, Pharm.D.
  • Tin Lac, Pharm.D.
  • Katelyn McCormick, Pharm.D.
  • Jessica McPoland, Pharm.D.
  • Laura Schneider, Pharm.D.

Podiatric Medicine & Surgery

1st Year

  • Gradisek, Brian D.P.M.
  • Suchak, Aabha D.P.M.

2nd Year

  • Marschner, Melissa D.P.M.
  • Salem, Munjed D.P.M.

3rd Year

  • Nguyen, Anthony D.P.M.

Surgery

1st Year

  • Kathryn Bowser, M.D.
    Drexel University College of Medicine
  • Fiona Chory, M.D.
    Jefferson Medical College
  • Michael McGarry, M.D.
    American University of the Caribbean
  • Gregory Nissen, M.D.
    University of Nebraska College of Medicine
  • Arvind Sabesan, M.D.
    Jefferson Medical College
  • Jason Weinberger, D.O.
    Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

2nd Year

  • Veronica Bustillo-Aruca, M.D.
    University of Maryland School of Medicine
  • Brian Frank, M.D.
    Jefferson Medical College
  • John Gillespie, M.D.
    St. George's University
  • Emily Murphy, M.D.
    University of South Dakota
  • Rolando Rios, M.D.
    Ponce School of Medicine

3rd year

  • Caitlin Halbert, D.O.
    Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Adrian Harewood, M.D.
    East Carolina University
  • Peter Santoro, M.D.
    St. George's University
  • Gretchen Weber, M.D.
    West Virginia School of Medicine
  • Christopher Young, D.O.
    Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

4th Year

  • Desiree D'Angelo Donovan, D.O.
    Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Vijay Jayaraman, M.D.
    The Feinberg Northwestern University School of Medicine
  • Daaron McField, M.D.
    St. Matthew's University
  • Sean Ryan, M.D.
    University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey New Jersey School of Medicine
  • Abby White, D.O.
    Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

5th Year

  • Melissa Donovan, M.D.
    Brown University School of Medicine
  • Kevin Geffe, D.O.
    University of New England, College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • James Larson, M.D.
    Medical College of Wisconsin
  • Matthew Rubino, M.D.
    Jefferson Medical College
  • Erin A. Teeple, M.D.
    Jefferson Medical College

Transitional Year

  • Megan Dowling, M.D.
    East Virginia Medical School
  • Nathan Finch, M.D.
    Eastern Virginia Medical School
  • Daniel Fistere, M.D.
    Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
  • Chad Hummel, M.D.
    Jefferson Medical College
  • Roshan Modi, M.D.
    Drexel University School of Medicine
  • Matthew Moon, M.D.
    Mount Sinai School of Medicine
  • Timothy Niesen, M.D.
    Drexel University College of Medicine
  • Jennifer Rowland, M.D.
    University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
  • Vivek Sahani, D.O.
    University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey School of Osteopathic Medicine
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