PGY-1 Residents

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine – Philadelphia Campus

Interests: Hiking, Skiing, Board Games, Video Games, FOOD, Hanging with my Cats

Why St. Luke’s? Having lived in a small town not too far away, I was familiar with the Bethlehem area and all that it has to offer… from the food, breweries, etc but without having the traffic and business of the big cities. Also, I did an audition rotation here, and the residents and faculty welcomed me from the very start. When joining the St. Luke’s EM community, you’re not just getting a great education, you are becoming a part of a family.

Medical School: Rowan-Virtua School of Osteopathic Medicine

Interests: Hiking, Cooking, Board Games, Breweries, Ballroom Dancing, Fishing, Clamming

Why St. Luke’s? The program has strong academics and is part of one of the best teaching hospitals in the country. The people are kind, and the Lehigh Valley is a great place to raise my family. When I was leaving my interview, I looked at the Bethlehem star on the side of a mountain and knew this was going to be home.

Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Interests: Playing and watching hockey, hiking, hanging out with friends

Why St. Luke’s: This program stuck out to me from the moment I set foot in the residency cabin on my interview day. Everyone was very nice, welcoming, and approachable, like a family. Later as a medical student on rotation, the team went out of their way to make sure I was challenged to critically think and learn as much as I could and assist in as many procedures as possible, all of this in a fun, enjoyable, and relaxed environment. On top of all this fun at work, the team has fun outside of work through various wellness activities, which was something that was very important to me when deciding where I wanted to spend the next few years of my training. I truly felt like an important part of the team, even as a student, which made me want to stay with the program as a resident. The people are what make this program amazing.

Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine – Erie Campus

Interests: Taking my dog Penelope on walks, playing soccer, snowboarding, reading psychological thrillers, exploring new coffee shops and watching the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots.

Why St. Luke’s? I am originally from the Lehigh Valley and therefore I was excited about the opportunity to be back home. During my audition rotation, I remember walking out of the ED after one of my first shifts thinking to myself that this was where I could see myself for the next 3 years. Every resident seemed genuinely happy and extremely well prepared to care for any patient that walked through the door. It was immediately obvious that each attending was passionate about the residency program and creating a positive learning environment. I am excited about the next three years and cannot wait to be a part of this program!

Activity: fishing, archery, spending time with family, kicking up birds with my best buddy Luca

Why St. Luke’s? St. Luke’s is the perfect blend of academic and community medicine. The physicians truly care about your medical education. You are never fighting for procedures or learning opportunities while feeling supported the entire time.

Medical school: University of Maryland School of Medicine

Interests: Hanging out with my dogs, cooking, photography, video games, volunteering, hiking

Why St. Luke’s: My biggest draw to SLB was the people. Everyone is supportive and kind and they tend to bring out the best in each other. I knew that this is the type of environment I would best learn in and thrive.

Medical School: Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine

Interests:  golfing, my weiner dog, cooking new recipes, any activity near water, snowboarding

Why St. Luke’s? Everyone at the interview made me feel right at home! The program seems so inviting and passionate about teaching residents. I also grew up about 45 minutes away so I love the Lehigh Valley!