Walter and Irene Baran Schuylkill Family Medicine Residency Residents
If you want to be part of an enthusiastic and engaged small-town community and have an opportunity to help shape our rural residency, our program could be a great match for you.
We are a program that received Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education accreditation in July 2020, and our first residents matriculated for the 2022-2023 academic year.
Meet the Residents
PGY-3
Haidar Alwaeli, MD
“As a resident, I have been fortunate to engage with patients from all walks of life, each with their unique stories and medical challenges.”
Sayed Arian, DO
“To be a resident at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill demands that you become a member of the community.”
Joseph Oveh, MD
“LVHN goes above and beyond to try to provide what is necessary to train its residents.”
Mahvesh Shabbir, MD
“Being a resident at LVHN means I can make a difference in the lives of my patients.”
PGY-2
Brandi Bruton, DO
“I am absolutely thrilled to bring my family to Schuylkill County as I take the next step in my medical career.”
Parvindar Bola, MD
“The program’s supportive community, diverse exposure, mentorship focus and elective options align perfectly with my residency training and career aspirations.”
Mahnoor Khan, MD
“I am passionate about preventive medicine and guiding patients through chronic illnesses.”
Yamin Zaw, MD
“I chose this program because I met highly-organized and compassionate individuals who further inspired me on my mission.”
PGY-1
Gurpreet Bharaj, MD
“I look forward to a career dedicated to advancing health equity across diverse communities.”
Logan Shcherbyna, MD
“Practicing rural family medicine in Schuylkill County is uniquely rewarding.”
Zahara Baig, MD
“My reason for choosing family medicine is that it allows me to do a little bit of everything.”
James Munda, MD
