Internal Medicine Residency Program Residents

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What our residents say

“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

“On my interview day at Lehigh Valley Health Network I was met with the warmest welcome by the faculty and residents. I remember I left thinking it would be an honor to be a part of the internal medicine program at LVHN. I really value the camaraderie and family-like atmosphere that have been created here at LVHN. The faculty, staff and co-residents are always encouraging, providing goal-oriented and constructive feedback but also giving us autonomy to grow as physicians. Here, you are pushed to improve your clinical judgment and communication skills daily. You have the opportunity to see a diverse patient population daily with a wide variety of pathology in addition to being exposed to all specialties that will allow you to feel more than comfortable when you are practicing medicine as an attending. Throughout LVHN you will find amazing role models, mentors within the faculty, fellows and senior residents, and the educational opportunities are endless. I would not be the physician I am today without LVHN’s diverse pathology, learning opportunities and staff. I can attest to the program’s strength in preparing residents for both general internal medicine and fellowship candidacy. I was able to attain my dream fellowship of gastroenterology because of the program leadership and my mentors here at LVHN. They truly want to see their residents achieve their goals and dreams, no matter what. LVHN was my No. 1 choice for fellowship because of the strong training I received as a resident, and I will never regret that decision. I strongly encourage all applicants to consider LVHN as it will open many doors for you in the future and will be the best decision you made for your future career.”

– Anam Malik, MD
LVHN Internal Medicine, Class of 2019
LVHN Gastroenterology Fellowship

“I had the opportunity as a third-year medical student to rotate in the cardiac intensive care unit at Lehigh Valley Hospital, and that incredible experience was why I chose to complete my training at LVHN – and also set the tone for my future career. I was impressed with the Internal Medicine Residency’s ability to master the art of balancing clinical experience with education. The program’s leadership is innovative with a growth mindset. At that time, they had just created and implemented the 4:1 rotation schedule, which allows the trainee to focus on their educational experience without unnecessary distractors. The program also instituted quality improvement initiatives, which incorporate resident education with improved patient-outcomes all while teaching us the logistics of process improvement. I also had the honor of serving as chief medical resident, which was one of my most valuable leadership opportunities. That experience contributed to my current leadership role as the CICU Medical Director at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.

“I cannot say enough amazing things about this program. I finished my training well-prepared for a successful future and, most importantly, with colleagues that became lifelong friends.”

– Courtney Bennett, DO
Cardiovascular Disease Fellowship, Lehigh Valley Health Network
Critical Fellowship, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.
Director of Cardiac Intensive Care Unit

“The majority of my third and fourth years of medical school were spent rotating at a small community hospital in central Pennsylvania. Although I definitely treasure my experience and education I received during my time there, I remember quickly noticing the exposure to clinical pathology was limited. Advanced and complicated medical cases were quickly transferred to tertiary care centers, which had the capability of caring for these sick patients. It was then I decided to train at a program in which pathology is shipped to, not away from. 

“With a helipad in the back and with multiple nationally ranked subspecialties, pathology from all over the area is transferred to Lehigh Valley Hospital on a daily basis. Having trained at one of the top-performing and safest hospitals in the state is definitely a decision I do not regret. I was able to keep the close-knit feeling of a community hospital while working at a large academic center. LVHN gave me the tools I needed to excel in research, leadership and clinical medicine. I would highly recommend this program to aspiring students who want to get the most out of their training.”

– Travis Magdaleno, DO
LVHN Internal Medicine, Class of 2018
Chief Medical Resident, 2018-2019
Career: Gastroenterology Fellowship, LVHN

“I still remember my interview at LVHN – mainly because as I left at the end of the day it became abundantly clear that LVHN was the best fit for me. The collegial atmosphere, innovative block schedule and strong clinical experiences were just a few of the things that impressed me. I knew prior to starting my internal medicine training that I wanted to eventually pursue a fellowship. Our residents have matched at wonderful outside programs and many have chosen to stay within the network as our internal fellowship programs continue to grow – a testament to the institution and our amazing faculty. I was able to identify a mentor in my desired subspecialty early on, which led to various other opportunities down the road. The thing that continues to strike me is the number of past graduates who ultimately return to LVHN. It makes it obvious how much people enjoy their time here. Throughout my residency I saw plenty of ‘bread and butter’ cases but was amazed at the number of rare diseases I encountered. There are ample opportunities to write up interesting cases for conferences and journals, and the faculty are enthusiastic to collaborate. Beyond the medicine and didactics, my co-residents became my closest friends – and I can truly say I enjoyed coming to work every single day. I enjoyed my time so much that when I was asked to stay on an extra year as the chief medical resident, the answer was an easy yes. If asked to do it all over again, I wouldn’t change a thing.”

– Rachel Kinney, DO
LVHN Internal Medicine, Class of 2017 
Chief Medical Resident, 2017-2018
Career: Hematology/oncology fellowship

“As a medical student, deciding on a residency training program felt like an impossible task, but that all changed after I had the opportunity to rotate at Lehigh Valley. I completed my medical school training at Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine in Virginia. I was consistently hearing great reviews about Lehigh Valley Health Network from previous graduates. After finishing a month-long rotating internship on the medicine floors at LVHN, I knew that it was the right fit for me. The residency has a strong focus on educating residents, quality improvement and preparing residents for fellowships and internal medicine primary care. The presence of USF [University of South Florida] medical students also offers the unique opportunity to grow as an educator. The biggest factor in my decision to come to LVHN was the people. Everyone you work with (residents, faculty, administration and support staff) is there to help you navigate your early career as a physician. As someone who applied to residency through the couples match, I interviewed at a large number of training programs, and none had the same comfortable feel of Lehigh Valley. My three years of training at LVHN have prepared me well to succeed as a leader, teacher and physician. I hope that your time at our program allows you to appreciate the strength and solidarity of our residency.”

– Patrick Hickey, DO
LVHN Internal Medicine, Class of 2015 
Chief Medical Resident, 2015-2016
Career: Gastroenterologist, Eastern Pennsylvania Gastroenterology and Liver Specialists, LVHN

“After rotating at LVHN as a fourth-year medical student, the program quickly became the No. 1 choice on my rank list. All of the things I noticed as a student stayed true as a resident, and I have been very pleased with my choice. The quality of the residents, attendings and program leadership – combined with a clear emphasis on fostering an environment of learning and constant evaluation of the program through resident feedback – creates a perfect place to complete residency training. I was also able to make some lasting friendships during my time at LVHN. When asked to stay for another year to serve as chief medical resident, there was no hesitation. I would do it all again in a heartbeat.”

– Matthew Sullivan, DO
LVHN Internal Medicine, Class of 2016
Chief Medical Resident, 2016-2017
Career: Gastroenterologist, Eastern Pennsylvania Gastroenterology and Liver Specialists, LVHN