Medical School:

Poznan University of Medical Sciences

About Me:

I have had the opportunity for a more "off the beaten path" and diverse educational experience. I earned my Bachelor's degree in Biology at St. Louis University, Missouri, and I spent some of my undergrad at the sister campus in Madrid, Spain. During my summers, I worked as an athletic trainer for Miami Dade, FC.

After graduating, I chose to be close to my family and attended medical school in Poland. There I got to work with students and physicians from nearly every country in the EU, as well as Israel, Taiwan, and Japan. I was able to participate in a few international medical conferences in Germany and Norway. I also had the chance to partake in a medical mission trip to Guatemala. Finally, I completed my clerkships in four different cities in the US. These experiences helped foster my interest in supporting underserved populations and promoting cultural awareness. As these interests were part of the foundation of primary care, I knew where my calling was. I've lived in many different cities, states, and countries, but I am excited to call Jefferson Health - Northeast my home.

Hobbies:

Traveling, anything in the great outdoors, tennis, working on my drawing portfolio (especially charcoal)

Medical School:

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine

About Me:

I am from Blue Bell, PA originally, and I went to Penn State University where I majored in Kinesiology. I then went to LECOM in Erie, PA for medical school. I like family medicine because I will be able to build strong relationships with my patients and help them throughout their lives in many ways.

I chose Jefferson Northeast because when I rotated there as a medical student, I felt like they had a great culture within the residency, and I really liked all of the residents and attendings I worked with on my rotations. Also, being a Jefferson Northeast would give me the opportunity to train and live in Philadelphia. In the future, I hope to practice outpatient family medicine in the Philadelphia area.

Hobbies:

Playing and watching sports, watching TV and movies, exercising, and trying new bars and restaurants in Philadelphia.

Medical School:

Cambell University School of Osteopathic Medicine

About Me:

I am from Northeast Philadelphia and I am excited to be back home after four years of living in North Carolina for medical school. I received my Bachelors of Science in Biology at Temple University and then Masters in Biological Sciences at Drexel University. I did an audition rotation at Jefferson Health - Northeast and really fell in love with the program. Ultimately, I love that I get to work and help the community in which I was raised from. I chose Primary Care because I believe Primary Care is the future! The success of good healthcare builds around the foundation of good primary care and I wanted to be at its forefront. I have interests in sports medicine, nutrition, weight loss, OMT, non-traditional medicine and other holistic approaches that I wish to utilize in my future endeavors in practice.

Hobbies:

My passions involve cooking, weightlifting, running, traveling, hiking and anything else that you can think of that involves the outdoors.

Medical School:

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

About Me:

I'm from the Lehigh Valley and went to Penn State for my undergraduate education. I was always drawn to primary care and loved every rotation of third year. Family Medicine is the perfect fit because I love to treat patients of all ages and different disease processes. I also love to give back to the community and what better way to provide service than being a Family Medicine Physician? I chose to train at Jefferson Health - Northeast because the amazing residents and faculty I met. They really care about their patients and I know I will become the best physician I can be through them. I cannot wait to be part of the family!

Hobbies:

Spending time with my family and friends, exercising, cooking, and getting outside

Medical School:

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

About Me:

I grew up in Neptune, NJ and worked as middle school science teacher for several years before attending medical school. As a medical student I found my fit in the practice of Family Medicine. I chose Jefferson because I was very impressed during my rotations and interview. The residents were very knowledgeable, confident and they seemed genuinely happy. The doctors I rotated with as well as the faculty members which I had the chance to meet were all very welcoming, supportive and greatly enthusiastic about my future career.

Hobbies:

I love spending time with family and friends. I enjoy cooking, exercise and yoga. I also enjoy traveling, reading a good book, and doing puzzles.

Medical School:

American University of Antigua

About Me:

Growing up in a small rural town in Canada, I admired the lasting impact my father had through his family medicine practice. My desire for family medicine grew as I completed my clerkships through the American University of Antigua. Family medicine cultivates my passion to build personal, ongoing relationships with patients of all ages and uniquely enables me to educate and empower patients regarding their health. I was particularly drawn to the Jefferson Health - Northeast program because of the dedication to full-spectrum family medicine training and flexibility provided in the outpatient curriculum. I also loved the strong camaraderie among the residents and staff, and the strong support provided by the program leaders. Within family medicine, I am particularly interested in service to under-served areas and pediatrics. Jefferson Health - Northeast, with its multiple campuses and learning opportunities, provides the diverse training essential to build solid foundation to become a well-rounded family physician and achieve these goals.

Hobbies:

Outside of medicine, I love spending time with my family. I also love losing myself in a new book and learning to bake new things!

Medical School:

University of Pikeville, Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine

About Me:

I am originally from Wisconsin, but I haven't lived there since graduating from undergrad in 2015. After medical school I completed a TRI year in New Jersey and subsequently matched into an OB/GYN internship. During my OB/GYN year, I realized that while I love women's health, I missed general medicine and decided to enter the match again for Family Medicine. I am very happy to be training at Jefferson Northeast! The welcoming atmosphere and general camaraderie was evident during the interview process and has continued since Match Day. I am excited to explore the beaches, Poconos Mountains and local eateries and breweries in my time away from the hospital. I am looking forward to working in a practice where I can see patients from all walks of life, specifically the pediatric population and women's health.

Hobbies:

Snowboarding, hiking, exploring breweries and traveling to see friends, family and new locations!

Medical School:

Bharati Vidyapeeth Medical College Pune, India

About Me:

I was born and raised in the Northern state of Punjab in India. I always had a passion for medicine and growing up in India, I was inspired by my grandfather to be a family doctor in a community. I liked the idea of being able to treat patients from children right up until the geriatric population. After moving to the US, I knew that Family Medicine was the specialty for me as it was sure to constantly keep me on my toes. I was immediately drawn to Jefferson Northeast as the place for me to train as it has excellent faculty, a strong academic training environment and supportive colleagues with who I’m looking forward to learning from and learning.

Hobbies:

I enjoy traveling on my motorcycle to new and unusual places, videography (educational and otherwise) and training in Krav Maga.

Medical School:

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

About Me:

I was born and raised near Harrisburg, PA and stayed in central PA for undergrad at Elizabethtown College. I went into medical school thinking I would do family medicine, and after loving all of my rotations in school, knew family medicine was the best choice for me! I love the variety of the patients we see daily. Family medicine also gives me the ability to connect with my patients and to advocate for their health needs.

In medical school, I took a trip to Costa Rica where I did medical volunteering. This ignited my passion for global health. I look forward to volunteering my time in other countries in the future!

Hobbies:

In my free time I love to read books in print and cook without recipes. Exercising and spending time with family and friends are also very important to me!

Medical School:

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

About Me:

I grew up in Bucks County and attended Temple University for undergraduate. My closest friends, family and I have all lived in and around the Philadelphia and surrounding suburbs our entire lives. It has always been an ambition of mine to train and be retained to practice medicine in this local community. I feel most connected and relate to the people, culture, and places.

I was drawn to the Jefferson Health-Northeast program because during my rotation experiences, this was undoubtedly the place where I felt most comfortable learning. All the staff were supportive, welcoming and truly expressed a genuine initiative to continue advancing Jefferson’s robust, broad-spectrum family medicine program.

My interests within family medicine are in the urgent care field, and this is where I hope to gain some more experience over the coming years.

Hobbies:

Friends & family, restaurants, tennis, stock market, economics, and real estate

Medical School:

Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine

About Me:

I am originally from Utah. My undergraduate studies were in Psychology at Brigham Young University where I met the bride-of-my-dreams in the anatomy cadaver lab. I'm married and have three great kids who keep me busy. I spent the last few years working as an Air Force Flight Surgeon in South Korea and Germany serving as a primary care physician for pilots, aircrew, jumpers, controllers and managed their occupational health requirements. I've continued that military association as a contract flight doc in New Jersey and Georgia and am currently in the NJ Air National Guard. I love working in primary care and being a collaborative patient advocate helping people manage the complicated world of medicine and I enjoy encouraging people to make changes that hopefully could improve their quality of life. I love a wide range of music, food, ideas and cultures and I believe much of the richness of life comes from enjoying the diversity that life has to offer.

Hobbies:

Spending time with my family (jumping on the trampoline, coloring, biking, movies, comics ...) and my favorite sports are Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and snowboarding.

Medical School:

Nova Southeastern University

About Me:

I was born and raised in Colombia. I moved to Tampa, FL, when I was 12 years old and lived there until I finished my undergraduate degree at the University of South Florida. I then headed south to sunny Fort Lauderdale for medical school. I finally left Florida by moving to Philadelphia to join the Jefferson NE family. As a Latinx immigrant and LGBTQIA+ member, my goal is to serve and care for my community as a family medicine physician with the utmost respect and dignity.

One of the main reasons why I chose family medicine is the ability to educate and empower patients to make the right choices in their lives to improve their health, especially with underserved populations. I also particularly enjoy the full-spectrum care aspect of FM and its diverse pathology. Global health also has a special place in my heart.

Hobbies:

I enjoy listening to different podcasts and audiobooks. I also enjoy reading classic Latin American literature, traveling to new places, jogging, attending concerts, and dancing.

Medical School:

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

About Me:

I was born and raised in London, England and moved to the United States when I was 19 years old. I majored in Kinesiology and Exercise Physiology at the University of Delaware.

Growing up in England, socialized healthcare meant that your family physician was your first point of contact for all your medical needs. From treating newborns like my nephew to the elderly like my grandparents, our primary care physician was truly an extended member of our family. It is this opportunity to form long-lasting bonds of trust and continuity with patients that excites me about the field of family medicine.

I have a special interest in sports medicine. This would provide an exciting opportunity to combine my enthusiasm for primary care with my background in musculoskeletal science.

Hobbies:

Traveling, trying new foods/cuisines, stand-up comedy, true crime documentaries, and spending time with family and friends

Medical School:

Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine

About Me:

I grew up in Denver, CO and attended the University of Alabama at Birmingham where I majored in Chemistry. After moving down south, I slowly have been working my way up North. I went to medical school in North Carolina at Campbell University. I am delighted to continue my training at Jefferson Health - Northeast because of the high quality training, supportive team members, and diverse patient population. I love family medicine because it is at the core of healthcare and lets me create lasting relationships with patients in the community. During my time here at the program, I have developed a strong interest in Geriatrics and hope to do a fellowship after I graduate. Outside of the residency program, Philadelphia is a great place to live and there is always an event or restaurant to visit during the time I’m not working.

Hobbies:

Hiking with my dog and wife, spending time outdoors, traveling, trying new restaurants, playing video games

Medical School:

Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine - Seton Hill

About Me:

I am a Philadelphia native, but I have been living in Colorado and California. Recently returned from the West Coast to finish training. It is such an honor to be part of a well rounded program in which the program director supports your goals and dreams and knows you so well.

I am aiming to go into an Integrative Medicine fellowship. If not, becoming a primary care physician is already a dream come true.

Hobbies:

Traveling, hiking, astrophotography, video games, and watching Korean romantic drama

Medical School:

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

About Me:

I am originally a born and raised Jersey girl, but I've been in Philly for many years now! I completed my undergraduate studies at University of the Sciences where I majored in Biology and minored in Psychology. I then stayed in Philadelphia for four more years to complete my medical degree at PCOM. I am now thrilled and grateful to be training at Jefferson Northeast! As a medical student I had the opportunity to rotate with the Jefferson Northeast family medicine program and I was immediately drawn to the supportive atmosphere and robust academic environment.

I love family medicine because of the many different areas of focus along with the opportunity to care for a vast patient population. My special interests within family medicine are women's health, aesthetic medicine, and preventative/lifestyle medicine. I believe primary care is the backbone of healthcare. As a primary care physician I want to educate and empower my patients to prioritize their health.

Hobbies:

Yoga, traveling, cooking, reading, spending time with family/friends, and trying new restaurants

Medical School:

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

About Me:

I have known I wanted to be a doctor from a young age because personal wellness and close relationships with people are so important to me. Though I grew up in South Africa, my family have lived in the Philadelphia suburbs for more than a decade now. I was so happy to match into the FM program at Jefferson Northeast; not only does it allow my wife and me to stay close to our families, but it is a supportive, welcoming program that focuses on the human aspects of care. From day one, I could tell Dr. Danoff and the whole team care deeply about the well-being of the residents, the program as a whole, and the patients we treat. I look forward to continuing to grow closer with my fellow residents and stretch myself both as a doctor and as a person during my time at Jefferson.

Hobbies:

Bonsai, Cooking, Racquetball, Reading, Boardgames (Dungeons & Dragons)

Medical School:

American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine

About Me:

I was born and raised in South Jersey, just 10 minutes away from Philadelphia. For my undergraduate education, I attended Hood College in Frederick, Maryland, and went to AUC in St. Maarten for medical school. Family Medicine has always been close to my heart. I went into medicine because I love interacting and connecting with patients, and Family Medicine is the one specialty where physicians form meaningful connections with patients and follow them throughout their life. I am very excited to be a part of the Jefferson Northeast family. This residency program has very much been a second family to me. The support, camaraderie, and fun we have while learning and working together is unparalleled. In terms of personal interests, I am particularly interested and passionate about mental health, addiction, and women’s health. Prior to residency, I became very involved in research regarding mental health and addiction, which I continue to this day. Finally, community outreach has always been especially important to me, so I’m looking forward to being a part of and serving a community where I can provide care to diverse, underserved, and marginalized patients.

Hobbies:

Two very energetic German Shepherds, hiking, piano, softball, and tennis

Medical School:

Universidad Iberoamericana (UNIBE) School of Medicine

About Me:

Hobbies:

Medical School:

West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine

About Me:

I was born in India, raised in Ocala, FL and am a proud alum of the University of Florida. Go Gators! My love for peds and women’s health drew me into Family Medicine which allows me to practice a broad-spectrum of medicine. Matching at Jefferson Health Northeast and moving to Philly was exactly what I had imagined it to be. My transition to residency has been a seamless and an enjoyable experience due in part to my peers, faculty, and the encouraging culture of the program. My passion for travel has enabled me to visit numerous countries and countless states across the US and Mexico. I look forward to becoming a well-rounded family physician and serving my community to the best of my ability.

Hobbies:

Baking, traveling, and exploring local eateries

Medical School:

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

About Me:

Although I was born on the other side of Philadelphia at Lankenau Hospital, I was raised in Northeast Philadelphia and Bucks County. I attended Brandeis University, graduating with a degree in Biology. I returned home to the Philadelphia area to work as a Medical Scribe while I applied to schools and developed a passion for community health while volunteering for a local meals on wheels program. In medical school, I was luckily able to rotate at Jefferson Health Northeast for many months. As a student, I observed a warm, friendly environment with a strong dedication to education and excellence across the EM, FM, and IM programs. I am so very honored to be a Family Medicine resident at JHNE!

My current medical interests include nutrition, integrative medicine, and the economics of healthcare delivery.

Hobbies:

Computers, swimming, and reading

Medical School:

Case Western Reserve

About Me:

California transplant by way of Ohio and an AmeriCorps year in New England. Came to Jefferson Northeast for the combination of emergency medicine and family medicine, but during my first year moved to family medicine only. Interested in applying evidence-based clinical experience to population heath and health economics. Flirting with additional training in data science.

Hobbies:

Polar bear wrestling, zero-gravity culinary arts, interdimensional spelunking, Candy Crush

Medical School:

Seoul National University College of Medicine

About Me:

Hobbies:

Medical School:

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

About Me:

I grew up in Bucks County, PA and was born profoundly deaf. I grew up using American Sign Language and spoken English. After medical school, I did a TRI year in South Jersey before starting with Jefferson FM. I am passionate about psychiatry, lifestyle medicine, and serving not only the hearing population, but also the deaf population. Having grown up so close to Jefferson Northeast, I am excited to be back to my old stomping grounds and exploring more of the city!

Hobbies:

Painting, running, my two hounds, working out, backpacking, snowboarding, and educating others about the Deaf culture