Adriana Facchiano
Medical School: Temple/St. Luke’s School of Medicine Interests: Skiing, biking, golfing, jigsaw puzzles, and cooking.…
Ashley Schultz, MD
Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine Interests: Spending time with my friends and…
Brandon Merkert, MD
Medical School: Temple/St. Luke’s School of Medicine Interests: mountain biking, hiking, swimming, scuba diving, binging…
Bryan McCrea, MD
Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine Interests: Fitness, cooking, coffee roasting/home barista, snowboarding,…
Eli Tohme, MD
Medical School: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine Interests: Hanging out with my family, fishing, hunting,…
Elise Venter, MD
Medical School: Temple/St. Luke’s School of Medicine Interests: Hiking, horseback riding, photography, piano, any lawn games…
Luke Cooper
Medical School: Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine Interests: Any sport, any game, gym time,…
Mariusz Kocur
Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine Interests: Hiking, cooking, photography, astrophotography, gaming What…
Megan Michaels, DO
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine Interests: Going to the beach, swimming, running, baking,…
Steven Pandelidis, DO
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Interests: Biking, hiking, board games, cooking What…
Timothy Crowe
Medical School: Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine Interests: Dim…
Tuan Vo, DO
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine Interests: Cooking, running, hiking national parks, traveling,…
Adriana Facchiano
Medical School: Temple/St. Luke’s School of Medicine
Interests: Skiing, biking, golfing, jigsaw puzzles, and cooking.
What was appealing to you about this program or area?
Being from the Lehigh and having gone to school at Temple/St. Luke’s School of Medicine, it was my first choice to complete my residency training in the Bethlehem EM program. I knew I would receive excellent educational experiences with a diverse patient population and have supportive mentorship from our wonderful faculty and senior residents. Now in my 4th month of residency, my experience in the program has exceeded expectations.
Ashley Schultz, MD
Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine
Interests: Spending time with my friends and family, puzzles, games, sports, binge watching TV shows
What was appealing to you about this program or area? Being from a small PA town, I was familiar with the Lehigh Valley and enjoyed how much it has to offer without having the downside of living in a big city. From the day I interviewed at St Luke’s, it felt like “home.” Since starting residency, I have felt an overwhelming amount of support from my co-residents and faculty members both on and off service rotations. The camaraderie at this program and within the emergency department as a whole is truly second to none so much that residents from other specialties have made comments about how “fun” and “close” our program is.
Brandon Merkert, MD
Medical School: Temple/St. Luke’s School of Medicine
Interests: mountain biking, hiking, swimming, scuba diving, binging TV shows
What was appealing to you about this program or area? Being from the area, I knew how much I liked having a mix of restaurants/things to do indoors while still having plenty of access to outdoor activities, especially mountain biking. I also went to medical school here, so I knew how friendly everyone was in the program and knew that they would provide me with a good education.
Bryan McCrea, MD
Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine
Interests: Fitness, cooking, coffee roasting/home barista, snowboarding, scuba diving, and hiking.
Eli Tohme, MD
Medical School: Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine
Interests: Hanging out with my family, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, weight training, and traveling.
Elise Venter, MD
Medical School: Temple/St. Luke’s School of Medicine
Interests: Hiking, horseback riding, photography, piano, any lawn games (especially spike ball), traveling, long coffee dates with friends, and any church activity/Bible study.
What was appealing to you about this program or area?
Luke Cooper
Medical School: Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests: Any sport, any game, gym time, a good cookout, reading, art, and the occasional video game
What was appealing to you about this program or area?
Honestly the first thing that stood out to me was the residency building. I really liked that we had our own space and that the hospital was kind of nestled in the woods. As soon as I met Krista, her pup, and the residents I knew this place was something special – they were all super welcoming and very down to earth. The area is pretty unique, lots of restaurants and things to see, but without sacrificing the outdoors experience that I love.
Mariusz Kocur
Medical School: St. George’s University School of Medicine
Interests: Hiking, cooking, photography, astrophotography, gaming
What was appealing to you about this program or area?
Megan Michaels, DO
Medical School: Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests: Going to the beach, swimming, running, baking, reading, spending time with friends and family.
What was appealing to you about this program or area? From the moment I stepped foot in the residency office during my interview I felt at home. The residents and faculty seemed genuinely excited to be here and since starting I’ve found that to be true. I’ve felt supported and included as part of the family since my first day and I love hanging out with my co-residents outside of work. The Lehigh Valley is also a beautiful place to live, with plenty of activities to suit any interest. I’m so happy to be a part of the St. Luke’s family!
Steven Pandelidis, DO
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests: Biking, hiking, board games, cooking
What was appealing to you about this program or area?: I immediately felt welcomed by both the faculty and other residents. Everyone I met on my interview day seemed happy to be there. I was drawn to the area because there is plenty to do outdoors but also a lot of restaurants and breweries and entertainment in the area to explore.
Timothy Crowe
Medical School: Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests: Dim sum, concerts, hiking, biking, gym
What was appealing to you about this program or area?
Tuan Vo, DO
Medical School: Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine
Interests: Cooking, running, hiking national parks, traveling, Pokémon Go, and house plants.