Internal Medicine Residency Program Residents

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What our residents say

I had the privilege of completing my core rotations at Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) as a medical student, and it didn’t take long to realize that I was drawn to internal medicine. Choosing where to begin my medical career was an easy decision. During my time as a student, I had a firsthand look into LVHN’s supportive culture and strong commitment to teaching. On Match Day, I was thrilled to rejoin the LVHN family and begin working alongside many of the mentors and role models who had inspired me.

Now, as I near the end of residency, I can confidently say that my training here has far exceeded my expectations. Every day, I was pushed to grow, not only in knowledge and clinical skill, but in critical thinking, leadership and bedside presence. I learned to take ownership of my patients and developed the clinical intuition that only comes from dedicated mentorship and hands-on experience. From our continuity clinic to the medical ICU, I encountered formative moments that will stay with me throughout my career. Just as importantly, I built lifelong friendships with my co-residents – relationships I will always treasure.

LVHN fostered an environment that challenged me to rise to the highest standards of patient care while supporting me every step of the way. As I prepare to move forward in my career, I feel truly grateful for the training I’ve received and the people who shaped it. To those just beginning their journey here: embrace each opportunity. I hope your time at LVHN is as meaningful and transformative as mine has been.

– Timothy Graziano, DO
LVHN Internal Medicine, Class of 2025
Career: Gastroenterology fellowship

I am thankful to have completed my internal medicine training at LVHN. Our faculty members created a rigorous yet supportive environment that helped shape me into the physician I am today. The well-rounded clinical training, diverse patient population and ample hands-on procedural experience built the confidence and skills I will bring with me to gastroenterology fellowship. The program also allows residents to take on leadership roles, mentor junior colleagues and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Most importantly, I can confidently say that my co-residents have been the heart of my training experience. Even the most challenging days have been rewarding because of their camaraderie, dedication and unwavering support. We’ve grown together by learning, teaching and pushing each other to be the best physicians we can possibly be. Their resilience and passions inspire me daily, and I am grateful to have trained alongside an incredible and talented group of people who I will call my lifelong friends.

– Amanda Jacubowsky, DO
LVHN Internal Medicine, Class of 2025 
Career: Gastroenterology fellowship

When I interviewed at LVHN, what struck me most was how relaxed and genuine the entire process felt. It didn’t feel like I was being judged by a checklist. It felt like people truly wanted to get to know me. Three years later, I can say that the authenticity I felt on interview day was not just for show; it’s embedded in the culture of this program. The faculty and fellows go out of their way to support you, whether it’s helping you get involved in research, making connections in other specialties or advocating for your success at national conferences.

This is truly a resident-run program. From procedures and point-of-care ultrasound to managing critically ill patients across services, you’re hands-on and deeply involved in care from the ED all the way to the ICU. For those interested in cardiology like I was, the exposure is incredible, with rotations not only on the primary cardiology floor and ICU service, but also on the advanced heart failure and mechanical circulatory support service, which is rare for an internal medicine program.

The culture here is collaborative and tight-knit. You’re surrounded by people who will cheer you on, check in on you and grow with you. Whether you want to stay at LVHN for fellowship, which many do, or match at another competitive program, you’ll be well prepared. Outside the hospital, the Lehigh Valley offers a beautiful balance of nature and accessibility. There are tons of parks, weekend destinations like Jim Thorpe and easy access to Philadelphia and New York City.

LVHN is truly an underrated gem. It’s rigorous, supportive and filled with people who care. I’m incredibly grateful to have trained here.

– Ben Borokhovsky, MD
Class of 2025: Cardiology Fellowship
Cooper Medical School

“The two most important factors to me in choosing a residency program were the exposure to patient care and the camaraderie within the program. As I complete my three years of training at Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN), I can confidently say that I was able to have both throughout my residency. 

“At LVHN, the sickest of the sick would be transferred and I would get hands-on experience evaluating and managing a patient from the emergency room to the intensive care unit. Additionally, the robust hospital medicine service at LVHN allows for the residents to be primarily focused on teaching cases. For me, my time at LVHN allowed me to foster my passion for cardiology and I can say that I have made lifelong mentors within the program. These mentors fostered my love of women’s cardiovascular disease and cardio-obstetrics, which I hope to continue to establish within my future practice. My exposure to cardiology has been unparalleled and I feel confident in starting my next step with cardiology fellowship. 

“Equally as important as the level of training within the program was the camaraderie with my co-residents. My co-residents and senior residents have fostered a safe learning environment where I could always ask for help whenever it was needed. I feel very fortunate to have made lifelong relationships as not only colleagues, but also as my friends. Whether it be birthdays, baby showers, weddings or Christmas cards, I feel lucky to be a part of my co-residents’ lives outside of the hospital.”

– Catherine Nguyen, DO
LVHN Internal Medicine, Class of 2024

“My journey at Lehigh Valley Health Network first began in medical school when I rotated here as a fourth-year medical student. I was immediately impressed with the quality of training and culture, and the program quickly became ranked at the top of my match list. Though I had high expectations of this hospital and residency program, my experience over three years has been even better than I had imagined. This program will open doors for you and provide opportunities to accomplish any goal you have within the field of medicine. The entire faculty is invested in training residents, which shows through their support and patience as we develop clinically through the years. Looking back, I consider myself lucky to have been guided by an incredible group of attendings, but also learn alongside a tight-knit group of co-residents. You will develop lifelong friendships within the program and hospital that makes it much more enjoyable to come to work every day.

“This program has an abundance of traits that make it an outstanding place to train. It has the clinical opportunities to help you become an effective and confident physician combined with people inside the building who are dedicated to your well-being and career goals. Lehigh Valley Health Network has allowed me to accomplish my goals as a resident, and choosing to train here has been the best decision of my medical career.”

– Neil Patel, DO
LVHN Internal Medicine, Class of 2024

“I cannot speak highly enough about the training I received with Lehigh Valley Health Network’s Internal Medicine Residency program. The first and most important word to describe the environment in which you train is camaraderie. There is a sense of community and support at every turn. Senior residents are there to support and guide interns. The faculty are there to help grow senior residents into future physicians. You get the feeling that everyone is there to help each other grow and develop. There is a heavy emphasis on helping residents not only prepare for their board exams but also to prepare for future career aspirations. The program is structured so that a trainee gets great exposure to all facets of internal medicine and its subspecialties, making one that much stronger as a future internal medicine physician or subspecialist.”
– Jeffrey Wright, DO
LVHN Internal Medicine, Class of 2023
Career: Outpatient primary care

“I am excited to talk about the Internal Medicine Residency program at LVHN because I can speak firsthand on the training and supportive culture. This internal medicine program is one that focuses on developing future clinicians through successful mentorship. The interns at my interview talked about the support they received from their seniors, and the seniors attested to the relationships with their faculty and mentors who helped them pursue their career goals. Whether it is hospital medicine, primary care or other subspecialties, there are opportunities to chase our passions and people who cheer us on. Looking back, I can attest that the internal medicine training has been integral to my development as a physician.”

– Chun Siu, DO
LVHN Internal Medicine, Class of 2022 
Career: Hematology/oncology fellowship

“I chose LVHN because of the interview process. It was a conversation between two people trying to get to know one another, rather than an interview where someone was strictly focused on my board scores and credentials. Once I started, I realized that this was exactly the case. I was treated like a person who was learning how to be a doctor, rather than someone who was here to work. There was a strong emphasis on my professional and personal development so that I could develop into not only a great physician, but a great person along the way. I made excellent friends throughout my time in residency, and I left feeling professionally confident in my abilities as a physician. LVHN is a great place to train if you value a strong education and work ethic while also placing an emphasis on your personal development along the way.”

– Dylan Soller, DO
LVHN Internal Medicine, Class of 2022 
Career: Pulmonary/critical care fellowship

“After I rotated at LVHN during my fourth year of medical school, I had no doubt that it was the right fit for me. Now that I am finishing up my Internal Medicine Residency, I am so thankful that I made this program my No. 1 choice. The sense of community both within the hospital network and in the residency program is something that really makes this program unique. During the last three years, there has never been a time where I did not feel supported or encouraged to be my best self. Although COVID led to some difficult times, I am so thankful that I was in a residency program that had our best interests in mind and was cognizant of our well-being. In addition to the supportive atmosphere, I feel the training I have received is incredible. As someone pursuing a fellowship in pulmonary/critical care, I feel that the amount of exposure, procedure experience and autonomy that the residents have in the medical intensive care unit is one-of-a-kind. The general medicine rotations also provide a nurturing environment where residents truly have the chance to learn and grow. I am finishing my residency feeling strong in internal medicine, excited for the future and grateful to LVHN for an amazing three years.”

– Breanna Goldner, DO
LVHN Internal Medicine, Class of 2021 
Career: Pulmonary/critical care fellowship

“Having completed both my undergraduate and medical school education in New Jersey, I was confident that I wanted to stay there for my residency training. I distinctly remember leaving my interview day at LVHN feeling both a sense of excitement and confusion that a Pennsylvania program had suddenly jumped to the top of my rank list. There was something refreshingly genuine about the institution, training environment, faculty and residents which convinced me that LVHN was the best fit for me. The faculty investment in both the program and each resident’s success was apparent throughout my training. This is one of the many qualities that sets the program apart from others. Pursuing residency at LVHN gives you the opportunity to take advantage of the training seen only in large, high-acuity tertiary centers while learning in a close-knit community environment. The academic environment is innovative, and resident feedback is always taken into account. There is a plethora of opportunities in research, education, quality improvement and community outreach. The large volume of graduates who continue on to either pursue fellowship training or return as attending physicians speaks to the incredible environment that is cultivated at LVHN. I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have trained at LVHN and I look forward to continuing my cardiology fellowship training with colleagues that I consider mentors and lifelong friends.”   

– Amogh Joshi, DO 
LVHN Internal Medicine, Class of 2021
Career: Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship/LVHN